mini Hardtop (2012) Owner's Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

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MINI
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Contents
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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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Contents

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The fastest way to find information on a particu­lar topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 248.

4 Notes
7 Reporting safety defects

AT A GLANCE 9

10 Cockpit
16 Onboard computer
20 Letters and numbers
21 Voice activation system

CONTROLS 25

26 Opening and closing
38 Adjustments
44 Transporting children safely
47 Driving
57 Controls overview
68 Technology for driving comfort and safety
80 Lamps
84 Climate
89 Practical interior accessories

COMMUNICATIONS 155

156 Hands-free device Bluetooth
165 Mobile phone preparation Bluetooth
176 Office
184 MINI Connected

MOBILITY 187

188 Refueling
191 Wheels and tires
203 Engine compartment
207 Maintenance
209 Care
213 Replacing components
227 Giving and receiving assistance

REFERENCE 233

234 Technical data
241 Short commands for the voice activation

system

248 Everything from A to Z

DRIVING TIPS 99

100 Things to remember when driving

NAVIGATION 109

110 Navigation system
111 Destination entry
120 Route guidance
128 What to do if…

ENTERTAINMENT 131

132 On/off and tone
135 Radio
142 CD player
144 External devices

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Notes

Using this Owner's 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

possibility 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.

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

{...} Verbal instructions to use with the voice
activation system.

{{...}} Identifies the answers generated by the
voice activation system.

Symbols on vehicle components

Indicates that you should consult the rele­vant section of this Owner's Manual for

information on a particular part or assembly.

Vehicle equipment

The manufacturer of your MINI is the Bayerische
Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, BMW AG.

This Owner's Manual describes all models as well
as all production, country and special equip­ment that is offered in the model range. Equip­ment is also described that is not available
because of, for example, selected options or
country version. This also applies to safety
related functions and systems. For equipment
and models that are not described in this
Owner's Manual, please see the supplementary
Owner's Manuals that are provided.

Status of this Owner's Manual at time of printing

The high level of safety and quality of the MINI
vehicles is ensured through continuous develop­ment. In rare cases, there may be differences
between the description and the vehicle.

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

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necessary work on your MINI only carried 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 manu-

facturer 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 compo­nents, 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 vehi-

cle, compromise its safety, interfere with the
vehicle's electrical sys te m o r a ff ec t t he va lidi ty 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
> Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty
> Federal Emissions Performance Warranty
> California Emission Control System Limited

Warranty

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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 registration 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.

Maintenance

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

Specifications for required maintenance mea­sures:

> MINI Maintenance System

> Service and Warranty Information Booklet

for US models

> Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for

Canadian models

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

Data memory

A variety of electronic components in your vehi­cle include data storage devices, which store
technical information on the condition of your
vehicle, events and errors, either temporarily or
permanently. In general, this technical informa­tion documents the condition of a component, a
module, a system or the surroundings:

> Operating conditions of system compo-

nents, e.g., fill levels.

> Status messages regarding the vehicle and

of its individual components, such as wheel
rpm/vehicle speed, response delay, lateral
acceleration.

> Malfunctions and defects in the major

system components, such as the lights and
brakes.

> Responses of the vehicle in special driving

situations, such as the deployment of an
airbag, the utilization of stability control
systems.

> Environmental conditions, such as tempera-

ture.

These data are exclusively of a technical nature
and are used for the detection and correction of
errors, as well as the optimization of vehicle
functions. Motion profiles of traveled routes can
not be deduced from these data. If services are
required, such as repair services, service pro­cesses, warranty claims and quality assurance,
then this technical information can be read out
by employees of service departments, including
the manufacturer, from the event and error data
storage devices by using special diagnostic
equipment. There, if necessary, you will receive
further information. After remedying an error,
the information in the error memory is deleted
or progressively overwritten.

When using the vehicle, situations are conceiv­able in which this technical data, in conjunction
with other information, such as accident reports,
vehicle damage, witness statements, etc. - pos­sibly with the assistance of an expert - could be
traced to particular individuals. Additional func­tions that are agreed upon contractually with
the customer, such as vehicle tracking in case of
emergency, permit the transmission of certain
vehicle data from the vehicle.

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Reporting safety defects

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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 [phone]-

1117.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order
a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or MINI of North
America, LLC.

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

Notes

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 hotline [phone].
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca/
roadsafety

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AT A GLANCE

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CONTROLS

DRIVING TIPS

NAVIGATION

ENTERTAINMENT

COMMUNICATIONS

MOBILITY

REFERENCE

AT A GLANCE Cockpit

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Cockpit

Vehicle equipment

In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model

Around the steering wheel

range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or country version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.

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1 Adjusting the exterior mirrors, folding them

in and out 42

2

Parking lamps 80

Low beams 80

Automatic headlamp control 80
Adaptive Light Control 81

Turn signals 52

High beams 82

Headlamp flasher 52

Roadside parking lamps 82

Computer 58

3 Tachometer 12

Instrument lighting 82

Resetting the trip odometer 57

4

5

Wiper system 52

Switching the ignition on/off and
starting/stopping the engine 47

6 Ignition lock 47

7 Buttons on steering wheel,

right

Resuming cruise control 55

Storing speed and accelerating or
decelerating

Activating/deactivating cruise
control 55

left side

Increasing or reducing volume

Telephone:

Press: accepting and ending a call,
starting dialing of selected phone
number and redialing if no phone
number is selected

Activating/deactivating voice
activation system 21

Microphone on steering column

Changing the radio station
Selecting a music track
Scrolling through the redial list

8 Horn: the entire surface

9 Adjusting the steering wheel 43

10 Releasing the hood 204

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Displays

1 Tachometer 57

with indicator and warning lamps 13

2 Display for

> Current vehicle speed 57

> Indicator and warning lamps 13

3 Resetting the trip odometer 57

4 Display for

> Position of automatic transmission 49

> Computer 58

> Date of next scheduled service, and

remaining distance to be driven 61

> Odometer and trip odometer 57

> Initializing the Flat Tire Monitor 72

> Resetting the Tire Pressure Monitor 74

> Settings and information 60

> Personal Profile settings 26

5 Instrument lighting 82

6 Speedometer

with indicator and warning lamps 13

7 Control Display 17

8 Fuel gauge 57

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Indicator and warning

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lamps

The concept

Indicator and warning lamps can light up in
various combinations and colors in indicator
area 1 or 2.

Some lamps will be tested for proper functioning
when the engine is started or the ignition is
switched on and will therefore light up briefly.

Cockpit AT A GLANCE

You can call up more information, e.g. on the
cause of a malfunction and on how to respond,
via Check Control, page 63.

In urgent cases, this information will be shown
as soon as the corresponding lamp lights up.

Indicator lamps without text messages

The following indicator lamps in display area 1
indicate certain functions:

High beams/headlamp flasher 82

Explanatory text messages

Text messages at the upper edge of the Control
Display explain the meaning of the displayed
indicator and warning lamps.

Front fog lamps 82

Rear fog lamp 82

Lamp flashes:
DSC or DTC is regulating the drive
forces in order to maintain driving
stability 69

Parking brake applied 49

Engine malfunction with adverse effect
on exhaust emissions 208

Cruise control 55

Turn signals 52

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Around the center console

1 Hazard warning flashers

2 Speedometer with Control Display 12

3 Radio/CD

Selecting waveband

Changing the audio source

Changing the radio station or track

Ejecting CD

4 Air conditioner or automatic climate

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control 84

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

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Automatic air distribution and flow
rate

Maximum cooling

Cooling function

Defrosting windows

Rear window defroster

Windshield heating

Air flow rate

5 Switches in the center console

Seat heating 41

Power windows 36

Rear fog lamp 82

Front fog lamps 82

Central locking system, inside 30

6 USB audio interface 145

7 Buttons on the center console

8 Changing to a different menu on the Control

Display

9 MINI joystick 16

Move in four directions, turn or press

10 Accessing the main menu on the Control

Display 17

Around the headliner

1 Microphone for voice activation system and

for telephone in hands-free mode

2 Indicator/warning lamp for front passenger

airbags 79

3 Switch panel

Reading lamps 83

Color of ambient lighting 83

Glass roof, electric 35

Sport button 71

Driving stability control systems
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 69
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 70

Interior lamps 83

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AT A GLANCE Onboard computer

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Onboard computer

Vehicle equipment

In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or country version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.

The concept

The onboard computer integrates the functions
of a large number of switches. This allows these
functions to be operated from a single central
position. The following section provides an
introduction to basic menu navigation. The
control of the individual functions is described in
connection with the relevant equipment.

Make entries only when traffic and road
conditions permit; otherwise, you may

endanger vehicle occupants and other road
users by being distracted.<

Overview of operating elements

Controls

Control Display

Notes

> When cleaning the Control Display, follow

the care instructions.

> Do not place any objects in the area of the

Control Display; otherwise, the Control
Display can be damaged.

Switching Control Display off/on

1. Move the MINI joystick to the right repeat-

edly until the "Options" menu is displayed.

2. "Switch off control display"

To switch on, press the MINI joystick.

MINI joystick with buttons

Selecting menu items and carrying out settings.

1. Turning 1 and pressing 2.

1 Control Display

2 MINI joystick with buttons

2. Tilting in four directions.

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Buttons on MINI joystick

Button Function

Accessing the main menu

Changing to another menu

Operating principle

As of radio readiness, the following message
appears on the Control Display:

To hide the message:
Press the MINI joystick.
The main menu is displayed.

The message is automatically hidden after
approx. 10 seconds.

Opening the main menu

Press the button.

All functions of the onboard computer can be
accessed via the main menu.

Selecting a menu item

Menu items displayed in white can be selected.

1. Turn the MINI joystick until the desired

menu item is highlighted.

2. Press the MINI joystick.

A new menu is displayed or the function is
executed.

Using the button on the MINI joystick:

Press the button.

Each time that the button is pressed, the menu
items "Navigation", "Radio", "CD/Multimedia"
and "Telephone" are called up, one after
another.

Menu items in the Owner's Manual

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

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Changing between panels

After selecting a menu item, e.g. "Radio", a new
menu is displayed on a panel. The panels can
overlap.

> Move the MINI joystick to the left.

Current panel is closed and the previous
panel is displayed.

> Move the MINI joystick to the right.

The new panel is opened and placed on top.

Arrows pointing left or right indicate that addi­tional panels can be accessed.

View of a menu that has been called up

In general, when a menu is called up, the panel
that was last selected in the menu is displayed.
To display the first panel of the menu:

Move the MINI joystick as often to the left as
necessary until the first panel is displayed.

> Screen settings.

> Control options for the selected menu.

Adjusting settings

1. Select a field.

2. Turn the MINI joystick until the desired

setting is displayed.

3. Press the MINI joystick to confirm the

setting.

Activating/deactivating functions

Some menu items are preceded by a check box.
It indicates whether the function is activated or
deactivated.
Selecting the menu item activates or deactivates
the function.

Function is activated.

Function is deactivated.

Opening the Options menu

Move the MINI joystick to the right repeatedly
until the "Options" menu is displayed.

The following is displayed in the "Options"
menu:

Example: setting the clock

1. Press the button.

2. Turn the MINI joystick until "Settings" is

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The main menu is displayed.

selected, and press the MINI joystick.

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3. Turn the MINI joystick until "Time/Date" is

selected, and press the MINI joystick.

4. Turn the MINI joystick until "Time:" is

selected, and press the MINI joystick.

5. Turn the MINI joystick to set the hours and

press the MINI joystick.

6. Turn the MINI joystick to set the minutes and

press the MINI joystick.

Status information

1 Time

2 Telephone status

> Incoming, outgoing or missed call

> Roaming active

> Text message received

3 Reception strength of the wireless net-

work, depends on the mobile phone

4 Display for:

> Entertainment:

Radio, CD, external devices

> Telephone:

Name of the mobile phone paired with
the vehicle

5 Sound output is switched off or

display for traffic bulletins:

> "TI":

Traffic bulletins are switched on.

> No display:

Traffic bulletins are switched off.

Other displays:
Status information is temporarily hidden during
Check Control message displays or entries via
the voice activation system.

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AT A GLANCE Letters and numbers

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Letters and numbers

Vehicle equipment

In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or country version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.

Entering letters and numbers

1. Turn the MINI joystick: select the letters or

numbers.

2. Select additional letters or numbers if

needed.

3. "OK": confirm entry.

Switching between letters and numbers

Depending on the menu, you can switch
between entering letters and numbers:

Symbol Function

Entering letters

Entering numbers

Switching between uppercase and
lowercase letters

Depending on the menu, you can switch
between entering uppercase letters and lower­case letters:

Symbol Function

Move the MINI joystick
forward: to switch from
uppercase letters to lower­case letters

Move the MINI joystick
forward: to switch from
lowercase letters to upper­case letters

Symbol Function

Press the MINI joystick:
delete one letter or
number

Press and hold the
MINI joystick: delete all
letters or numbers

Enter a blank space

Wordmatch concept

Entry of names and addresses: the selection is
narrowed down every time a letter is entered
and letters may be added automatically.

The entries are continuously compared to the
data stored in the vehicle.

> The only letters offered for entry are those

> Destination search: town/city names can be

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for which data are available.

entered with the spelling used in any of the
languages available on the Control Display.

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Voice activation system

Vehicle equipment

In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or country version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.

The concept

> By using the voice activation system,

individual functions that are displayed on
the Control Display can be operated via
voice commands. The system supports the
entry process by means of announcements.

> Functions that can only be used while the

vehicle is not moving cannot be operated via
the voice activation system.

> The system includes a special microphone in

the vicinity of the rearview mirror.

Prerequisite

So that voice commands can be identified, set a
language on the Control Display that is sup­ported by the voice activation system.

To set the language, see page 66.

Symbols in the Owner's Manual

{...} Say the specified commands word for
word.
{{...}} Identifies the answers generated by
the voice activation system.

Saying commands

Activating voice activation system

1. Press the button on the steering wheel.

This symbol on the Control Display and
an acoustic signal indicate that the voice
activation system is ready to receive spoken
commands.

2. Say the command.

The command appears on the Control
Display.

This symbol is displayed on the Control
Display when you can enter additional
commands.

Terminating or canceling voice
activation system

Press the button on the steering wheel
or

{Cancel}

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Commands

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

The commands that are possible depend upon
which menu is currently shown on the Control
Display.

There are short commands for functions in the
main menu.

Some list items, for example telephone book
listings, can also be selected using the voice
activation system. In particular, say the list items
exactly as they are displayed in the respective
list.

Having the possible commands read
aloud

Having the possible commands read aloud:

{Voice commands}

For example if you have selected "CD" the
system will read aloud the possible commands
for operating the CD player.

Help for the voice activation system

Calling up Help:

{Help}

Additional commands for Help:

> {Help with examples}: information about

the current operating options and the most
important commands for them are
announced.

> {Help with voice activation}: information

regarding the principles behind the voice
activation system is announced.

Carrying out functions through short
commands

Main menu functions can be executed imme­diately by short commands, almost regardless of
which menu item is selected, e.g., {Vehicle sta­tus}.

List of voice activation system short commands,
see page 241.

Opening the main menu

{Main menu}

Example: selecting the track of a CD

1. Switch on Entertainment sound output if

necessary.

2. Press the button on the steering wheel.

3. Select the music track, e.g.:

{C D track …}
The system replies:
{{Track …}}

Setting the voice dialog

You can set whether the voice activation system
uses the standard dialog or the short version.
With the short version of the spoken dialog, the
requests and responses of the voice activation
system are shortened.

1. "Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

3. "Speech mode:"

Using alternative commands

There are often a number of commands to run a
function, e.g.:

{Radio} or {Radio on}

4. Select a setting:

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> "Default"

> "Short"

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Notes

For voice commands, bear in mind the
following:

> Do not use the voice activation system to

initiate an emergency call. In stressful situa­tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change.
This can unnecessarily delay the establish­ment of a telephone connection.

> Pronounce the commands and digits

smoothly and at normal volume, avoiding
excessive emphases and pauses. The same
applies to spelling when entering a destina­tion for navigation.

> Always speak the commands in the

language of the voice activation system.

> When selecting a radio station, use the stan-

dard pronunciation of the station name.

{Select station} e.g. W-PLJ

> Keep the doors, windows and glass roof

closed to prevent interference from outside
noise.

> Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while

speaking.

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CONTROLS

DRIVING TIPS

NAVIGATION

ENTERTAINMENT

COMMUNICATIONS

MOBILITY

REFERENCE

CONTROLS Opening and closing

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Opening and closing

Vehicle equipment

In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or country version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.

Keys/remote controls

Buttons on the remote control

1 Opening the tailgate/Split Rear Barn Doors

2 Unlocking

3 Locking

In addition, information about service require­ments is stored in the remote control, refer to
Service data in the remote control, page 207.

New remote controls

Your MINI dealer can supply new remote
controls as additional units or as replacements
in the event of loss.

Integrated key

Press button 1 to release the key.

The integrated key fits the following locks:

> Driver's door, page 29

Personal Profile

General information

Each remote control contains a rechargeable
battery that is recharged when it is in the igni­tion 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, the
remote control contains a replaceable battery,
page 35.

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 26.

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.

Individual settings are stored for a maximum of
three remote controls.

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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 27

> Automatic locking of the vehicle 30

> Triple turn signal activation 52

> Settings for the displays on the onboard

computer, in the speedometer and in the
tachometer:

> 12 h/24 h mode of the clock 63

> Date format 63

> Brightness of the Control Display 66

> Language on the Control Display 66

> Units of measure for fuel consumption,

distance covered/remaining distances
and temperature 60

> Light settings:

> Pathway lighting 81

> Daytime running lights 81

> Automatic climate control: activating/

deactivating the AUTO program, setting the
temperature, air volume and air
distribution 86

> Entertainment:

> Tone control 133

> Adjusting volume levels 133

Operating from outside

> Via the remote control

> Using the door lock

> In cars with Comfort Access, via the door

handles on the driver's and passenger's
sides

The anti-theft system is also operated at the
same time. It prevents the doors from being
unlocked using the lock buttons or door han­dles. The remote control can also be used to
switch on/off the welcome lamps and interior
lamps. The alarm system is also activated or
deactivated, page 32.

Operating from inside

Button for central locking system, page 30.

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.<

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

> MINI: tailgate

> MINI Clubman: Split Rear Barn Doors

> Fuel filler flap

Using the remote control

Unlocking

Press the button.
The welcome lamps and interior lamps come on.

Unlocking mode

You can also set which parts of the car are
unlocked. The setting is stored for the remote
control in use.

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1. "Settings"

2. "Door locks"

3. "Unlock button"

4. Select a menu item:

> "All doors"

Press the button once to unlock
the entire vehicle.

> "Driver's door only"

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.

Convenient opening

Press and hold the button.
The power windows are opened and the glass
roof is tilted.

Convenient closing using the remote con­trol is not possible.<

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.

>

The function is deactivated.

1. "Settings"

2. "Door locks"

3. "Flash when lock/unlock"

4. Press the MINI joystick.

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 the tailgate/Split Rear Barn
Doors

Press the button for approx. 1 second
and then release it.

When they are opened, the tailgate/Split

Rear Barn Doors swing upward and out­ward to 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
tailgate/Split Rear Barn Doors were locked
before opening, they will be locked again after it
is closed.
Before and after each trip, check that the
tailgate/Split Rear Barn Doors have not been
inadvertently unlocked.<

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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 26.

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 inter-

ference, 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 27.

Depending upon the equipment, it is possible
that only the driver's side door is unlocked or
locked using the door lock.

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.<

Locking doors and tailgate together

To lock all doors, the fuel filler flap, and the
tailgate/Split Rear Barn Doors together:

1. With the doors closed, press the interior

central locking button, page 30, to lock the
vehicle.

2. Unlocking and opening the driver or passen-

ger door, page 30.

3. Locking the vehicle:

> Lock the driver's door with the integrated

key via the door lock, or

> press the safety lock button on the

passenger's door and close the door
from the outside.

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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Opening and closing: from inside

The switch locks or unlocks the doors and tail­gate/Split Rear Barn Doors when the doors are
closed, but the anti-theft 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.

1. "Settings"

2. "Door locks"

3. Select a menu item:

> "Lock if no door is opened"

The central locking system automatically
locks the vehicle after a short time if no
door has been opened.

> "Lock after start. to drive"

The central locking system locks the
vehicle as soon as you begin to drive.

MINI Clubman: Club Door

To facilitate entry into the rear seat, insert the
safety belt into the belt receptacle, arrow.

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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Opening

The Club Door can only be opened using the
handle on the inside. The right-hand front door
must be open when opening the Club Door.

Closing

First close the Club Door, followed by the right­hand front door.

Tailgate/Split Rear Barn Doors

While driving, sharp objects or objects

with edges may strike against the rear
window and damage the heating element for
the rear window. Assure that there are no
objects with sharp edges near the rear
window.<

To avoid damage, make sure there is

sufficient clearance before opening the
tailgate/Split Rear Barn Doors.<

Opening

In some market-specific versions, the tail-

gate/Split Rear Barn Doors cannot be
unlocked using the remote control unless the
vehicle is unlocked first.
Only drive with the Split Rear Barn Doors fully
closed; otherwise, the tail lamps will be
obscured and driving safety will be compro­mised.<

MINI

Press the button in the handle, arrow, or the

button of the remote control, for an
extended period. The tailgate is unlocked and
can be opened.

MINI Clubman

Press and hold the button in the handle or the

button for the remote control for approx.
1 second. The Split Rear Barn Doors are
unlocked.
Using the button in the handle, fully open first
the right side, arrow 1, and then the left side of
the Split Rear Barn Doors, arrow 2.

Closing

Make sure that the closing path of the
tailgate/Split Rear Barn Doors is clear;

otherwise, injuries may occur.<

Take the remote control with you and do

not put it into the luggage compartment:
otherwise, the remote control can be locked in
the vehicle when the tailgate/Split Rear Barn
Doors are closed.<

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MINI

The handle recesses on the interior trim panel of
the tailgate make it easier to pull it down.

MINI Clubman

Close the left side, arrow 1, and then the right
side of the Split Rear Barn Doors, arrow 2.

Arming and disarming

General information

Whenever the car is locked or unlocked, the
alarm system is armed or disarmed.

Door lock with armed alarm system

Because of the design, unlocking the door lock
may trigger the alarm in some countries.

To turn off the alarm, unlock the vehicle using
the remote control or switch on the ignition.

Tailgate/Split Rear Barn Doors with
armed alarm system

Even when the alarm system is armed, you can
open the tailgate by means of the button
on the remote control.
When you subsequently close the tailgate it is
again locked and monitored.

Panic mode

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

Press the button for at least 2 seconds.

Switching off the alarm:
Press any button.

Switching off an alarm

Alarm system

The concept

The alarm system, when activated, reacts if:

> A door, the engine compartment lid or the

tailgate is opened

> There is movement inside the car

> The car’s inclination changes, for example 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

> Unlock the car with the remote control.
> Insert the key fully into the ignition lock.
> In cars with Comfort Access, press the button

Display on the revolution counter

When the system is armed, all LEDs pulse. After
approx. 16 minutes one LED flashes.

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> LEDs pulse or LED flashes: system is armed.

> One LED flashes at short intervals:

Doors, the hood or the tailgate are 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
than approx. 5 minutes: an attempt was
made to tamper with the vehicle.

Tilt alarm sensor

The vehicle's inclination is monitored. The alarm
is triggered, for instance, if an attempt is made
to steal the vehicle'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

control twice in succession.

> Lock the vehicle twice with the integrated

key.

LEDs flash in short succession for approx.
2 seconds.
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior movement
detector are switched off until the car is next
unlocked and locked.

Comfort Access

The concept

Access to the vehicle is possible without the use
of the remote control. 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.

Comfort Access supports the following func­tions:

> Unlocking/locking the vehicle

> Unlocking the tailgate/Split Rear Barn Doors

separately

> Starting the engine

Functional requirements

> There are no external malfunction sources in

the vicinity.

> For locking, the remote control must be out-

side of the vehicle.

> The vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked

again until after approx. 2 seconds.

> The engine can only be started if the remote

control is in the vehicle.

> The doors and tailgate/Split Rear Barn Doors

must be closed to be able to operate the
windows and glass roof.

Comparison to standard remote controls

The indicated function can be operated by
pressing the buttons or via Comfort Access.

Instructions on opening and closing are found
starting on page 26.

If you notice a brief delay while opening or

closing the windows or glass roof, the

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system is checking whether a remote control is
inside the vehicle. Repeat the opening or closing
procedure, if necessary.<

Unlocking

Press button 1.
Depending on the setting, refer to Unlocking
mode on page 27, 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,
refer to page 28.

Locking

Press button 1.

Unlocking the tailgate/Split Rear Barn
Doors separately

Press the button on the outside of the tailgate/
Split Rear Barn Doors.

Corresponds to pressing the button.

If the vehicle detects that a remote control

has been accidentally left inside the
locked vehicle's cargo area after the tailgate/
Split Rear Barn Doors are closed, the tailgate/
Split Rear Barn Doors will reopen slightly. The
hazard warning flashers flash and an acoustic
signal sounds.<

Windows and glass roof, electric

If the engine is switched off, you can still operate
the windows and glass sunroof so long as a door
or the tailgate/Split Rear Barn Doors have not
been opened.

If the doors and tailgate/Split Rear Barn Doors
are closed again and the remote control is
located inside the vehicle, the windows and the
glass roof can be operated again.

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

Switching on radio readiness

Switch on radio readiness by pressing the Start/
Stop button, page 47.

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 47.

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 49.
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, e.g. due to the presence of a
mobile phone in the immediate vicinity of the
remote control or the charging of a mobile
phone in the vehicle.

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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 malfunc­tioning. 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 comes on and a

message appears on the Control Display:

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

facing up.

3. Press the cover on to close.

Take the old battery to a recycling center
or to your MINI dealer.<

Glass roof, electric

To prevent injuries, exercise care when

closing the glass roof 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 roof and
possibly injure themselves.<

Tilting

> Press the switch backward to the resistance

point and hold it there.
Both glass roofs are tilted.
Releasing the switch stops the movement.

> With the ignition switched on, press the

switch backward beyond the resistance
point.
Both closed roofs are tilted fully.
Pressing again stops the movement.

Opening, closing

With the ignition switched on and the glass roof
tilted, press the switch backward and hold it
there.
The front glass roof opens.
The rear glass roof is closed.
Releasing the switch stops the movement.

The glass roof can be closed in the same way by
pressing the switch forward.

The front glass roof remains in a tilted position.
The rear glass roof is tilted. Pressing on the
switch again closes both roofs completely.

Convenience operation via door lock or Comfort
Access, refer to page 28, 29, 34.

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Roller sunblind

The roller sunblind can be opened and closed
independently of the glass roof.

Following interruptions in electrical
power supply

After a power failure, there is a possibility that
the glass roof can only be tilted. In this case,
have the system initialized. The manufacturer of
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.<

To open the window a crack, press the switch
down twice in quick succession.

Closing

The window can be closed in the same way by
pressing the switch up.

Initializing electric power windows

If the battery was disconnected, e.g. for
changing batteries or vehicle storage,

reinitialize the power windows; otherwise, the
windows will not be lowered.<

1. Close the doors.

2. Open both windows.

3. Close both windows.

In the event of a system malfunction, please
contact your MINI dealer.

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.<

Opening

> Press the switch downward.

The window opens until you release the
switch.

> Push the switch downward.

As of radio readiness, the windows will open
automatically. Push the switch again to stop
the opening movement.

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.

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.

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Adjustments

Vehicle equipment

In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or country version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.

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 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 44.

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 deployed.
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
deployed.<

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 as well as additional infor­mation, refer to page 77.

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.

Otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in
the event of an accident.<

Head restraints, refer to page 40.

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

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clothing and regularly pull the belt in the upper­body area taut; otherwise, its restraining effect
could be impaired.<

Safety belts, refer to page 41.

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
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 40 and on damaged safety belts
on page 42.

Seat adjustment

Observe the instructions on page 39 to

ensure the best possible personal protec­tion.<

Height

Pull up or push down the lever repeatedly,
arrows 1, until the desired height is reached,
arrows 2.

Backrest

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

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.

Longitudinal adjustment

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.

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Turn the wheel to increase or decrease the
curvature.

Getting in back

Before driving off, engage the front seats and
seat backrests. Otherwise, there is a risk of
accident due to unexpected movement.<

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.

Distance

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

1. Pull up the lever on the seat backrest,

arrow 1.

The backrest folds forward.

2. Move the seat forward by pushing on the

backrest, arrow 2.

Height adjustment

Return seat to original position

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

1. Slide the seat to return to its starting posi-

tion.

Do not fold the backrest up until the

seat is in its previous position. Other­wise, the seat will engage in its current
position. In this case, adjust the longitudinal
position manually, page 39.<

2. Fold the backrest back up to lock the seat.

When moving the seat backward, ensure
that you do not cause personal injury or

property damage.

To raise: pull up.

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

Removing

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

restraint cannot provide its protective func­tion.<

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Front

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 as far as it will go.

4. Fold back the backrest.

Rear

1. Pull up as far as it will go.

2. Press button 1 and pull the head restraint

out completely.

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 39 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 39.

Opening

1. Grasp the belt firmly.

2. Press the red button in the buckle.

3. Guide the belt into its reel.

Safety Belt Reminder

Front seats

The indicator lamps come on and an
acoustic signal sounds. In addition, a
message appears on the Control Dis-

play. Check whether the safety belt has
been fastened correctly. The Safety Belt
Reminder is issued when the driver's safety belt
has not been fastened. The Safety Belt Reminder
is also activated at road speeds above approx.
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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.<

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors

The front passenger's mirror is more

convex 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.<

Manual adjustment

If there is, for example, an electrical failure, press
on the edges of the mirror glass.

Tilting 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 external 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.

1 Adjusting the left or right exterior mirror

2 Tilting mirrors in and out

To adjust electrically

1. Choose a mirror, and also turn the button to

position 1.

2. To adjust the mirror, tilt the button in the

desired direction forward, backward, left or
right.

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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.

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

Vehicle equipment

In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or country version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.

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.

Only install child seats in the rear when the

rear seat backrest is folded all the way
back and engaged. Otherwise, there is an
increased risk of injury in the event of an
accident.<

Exception for front passenger seat

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 78.

Child restraint systems, installation

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 and side airbags for the front passen­ger are deactivated; otherwise, there is an
increased risk of injury if the airbags deploy.<

Seat position

Before installing a child restraint system, move
the front passenger seat as far back and up as
possible to obtain the best possible position for
the belt. Do not change the seat position after
this.

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Child seat security

All rear safety belts and the safety belt for the
front passenger can be prevented from being
pulled out in order to secure child restraint
systems.

Locking 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.

Unlocking 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.

Anchor points for LATCH anchors

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

The anchor points for the lower LATCH anchors
are located behind the labeled protective caps.

Make sure that both lower LATCH anchors

are properly engaged and that the child
restraint system rests firmly against the seat
backrest; 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.<

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.<

By way of example, the illustration shows the
cargo area in the MINI.

There are two additional anchors for child
restraint systems with tether straps, arrows.

MINI Clubman:

When the vehicle is equipped with a flat load
floor, the anchors are covered. Their positions
are labeled.

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Placement of the tether strap

Make sure the upper tether 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.<

1 Direction of travel

2 Head restraint

3 Tether strap hook

4 Rear cargo well

5 Anchor

6 Seat backrest

7 Tether strap of the child restraint system

Attaching upper tether 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 tether strap tight.

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Driving CONTROLS

Vehicle equipment

In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or country version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.

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.

Start/Stop button

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.

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 external 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 by pressing the

button on the door handle or the

button on the remote control, refer to

Locking on page 34

> After a certain has elapsed

Automatic transmission

The key can only be removed if the selector lever
is in position P: interlock.

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

consumers in order to preserve the battery.<

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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

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 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.

Manual transmission

Key in ignition lock or inside vehicle with
Comfort Access, refer to page 33.

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 33.

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.
Secure the vehicle on steep upward and down­ward slopes, for example, turn the steering
wheel towards the curb.<

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.

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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.

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.

In addition, follow the instructions on page 48
under Switching off the engine.

Applying

The lever locks in position automatically.

Releasing

Otherwise, excessive force could lead to over­braking and loss of traction, i.e. fishtailing, at the
rear axle.<

Manual transmission

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.

Automatic transmission with Steptronic

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

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.

In addition to the fully automatic mode, you can
shift gears manually using Steptronic, page 51.

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 47.

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Selector lever positions

P R N D M/S + –

Displays in the tachometer

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.

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.

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 front wheels are blocked.

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 operation conditions, fuel
consumption is lowest when you drive in
position D.

Kickdown

Kickdown enables you to achieve maximum
performance.
Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the full­throttle resistance point.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

3. Insert extractor hook 1 from the toolkit into

the loop on the passenger's side.

4. Pull the loop up.

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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

1 Turn signal

2 Headlamp flasher

The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.

Wiper system

Do not turn on the wipers when they are
frozen; otherwise, the wiper blades and

the windshield wiper motor may be damaged.<

Do not use the windshield wipers when
the windshield is dry; otherwise the wiper

blades may wear out faster or be damaged.<

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.<

Signaling a turn briefly

Press the lever as far as the resistance point for
as long as you wish to signal 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.

1. "Settings"

2. "Lighting"

3. "Triple turn signal"

1 Switching on wipers
2 Switching off wipers or brief wipe
3 Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or

4 Cleaning windshield and headlamps

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.

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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.

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.

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 47.

2. Press the button in the turn signal indicator

as often as necessary until "SET/INFO" is
displayed.

4. Press the button as often as necessary until

the symbol and "SET" are displayed.

5. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

6. Press the button to select the desired

sensitivity.

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.

3. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

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.

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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
system may be damaged. Do not use the 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.<

Window washer nozzles

The window washer nozzles are heated auto­matically while the engine is running or the igni­tion is switched on.

Rear window wiper

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.<

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 inter-

mittent 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.

Fill with water and, if required, with a washer
antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom­mendations.

the correct concentration is maintained.<

Capacity

Approx. 2.6USquarts/2.5liters.

With headlamp washer system:
approx. 4.8 US quarts/4.5 liters.

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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
aresult.<

Activating

1 Maintaining, storing and increasing speed

2 Activating/deactivating cruise control

3 Maintaining, storing and decreasing speed

4 Resuming cruise control

Indicator lamp in the speedometer lights up. The
cruise control system is ready and can be acti­vated.

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 1.

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.

Increasing speed

Press button 1 repeatedly until the desired
speed is reached. Every time you press the
button, the speed increases by approx. 1 mph
or 1 km/h.

Accelerating using the button

Press and hold button 1.

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 3 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.

Activating/deactivating cruise control

Press button 2.

The system is automatically deactivated if:

> Braking takes place

> The clutch is engaged

> The transmission is set on N

> The stability control system is on

Cruise control is not deactivated by depressing
the accelerator pedal. Once the accelerator

Resuming a speed stored beforehand

Press button 4.

The last speed stored is achieved again and
maintained.

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

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Display on 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. A message
appears on the Control Display.

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Vehicle equipment

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optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or country version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.

Fuel gauge

Fuel tank capacity

Approx. 13.2USgal/50liters.

You can find information on refueling on
page 189.

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.

If the range displayed is less than
30 miles/50 km, be sure to refuel; other-

wise, engine functions are not guaranteed and
damage may occur.<

With a dynamic driving style, e.g. rapid corner­ing, engine functions are not always assured.

Tachometer

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

Displays in tachometer

Reserve

Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve zone
of approx. 2.1 US gal/8 liters the remaining indi­cator lamps change from orange to red, arrow,
and a message is displayed briefly on the Control
Display. The tachometer displays the remaining
cruising range. When the range is less than
approx. 30 miles/50 km, the message remains
in the Control Display.

1 Current vehicle speed

2 Odometer in kilometers, trip recorder,

external temperature, time

3 Resetting the trip odometer

Press button on turn signal indicator to call up
information in the display area 2.

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The following information is displayed sequen­tially:

> Trip odometer

> Time

> External temperature

Trip odometer

To display trip recorder:
Briefly press button 3.

Resetting the trip odometer:
While the trip recorder is displayed and the
ignition is switched on, press button 3.

Time

To set time, see page 62.

External temperature, external
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.<

Units of measure

Select the respective units of measure, miles or
km for the odometer as well as 7 or 6 for the
external temperature, page 60.

Computer

Displays in tachometer

Press the button in the turn signal lever repeat­edly to call up various items of information.

The following information is displayed sequen­tially:

> Cruising range

> Average fuel consumption

> Current fuel consumption

> Average speed

To set the corresponding units of measure, refer
to Units of measure on page 60.

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.

With the trip computer, page 59, you can have
the average fuel consumption for another trip
displayed.

To reset average fuel consumption: press the
button in the turn signal lever for approx.
2seconds.

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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.

With the trip computer, page 59, you can have
the average speed for another trip displayed.

To reset average speed: press the button in the
turn signal lever for approx. 2 seconds.

Displays on the Control Display

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"

Displays in the "Trip computer":

> Departure time

> Trip duration

> Trip distance

Both displays show the following:

> Average fuel consumption

> Average speed

Reset fuel consumption and speed on
the onboard computer

To reset the values for the average speed and
average fuel consumption:

1. Select the respective menu entry.

2. Press the MINI joystick to confirm the

message.

Displays in the "Onboard info":

> Cruising range

> Distance from destination

> Probable arrival time when a destination has

been input into the navigation system,
page 111.

Resetting the trip computer

To reset all values:

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Trip computer"

3. "Reset"

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Settings and information

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:

> Selecting display

> Setting values

> Confirming selected display or set values

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Symbol Function

Adjusting rain sensor 53

Exiting displays

1. Press the button in the turn signal lever

repeatedly until "HOME" is displayed.

2. Press the button for a longer period.

Current vehicle speed is once again displayed.

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

Next setting or item of information

1. While in a setting or information item, press

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Exiting the menu

2. Press the button for a longer period.

The display changes directly to the next setting
or item of information.

Units of measure

To set the units of measure. The settings are
stored for the remote control currently in use,
refer also to Personal Profile on page 26.

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repeatedly until "NEXT" is displayed.

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1. "Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

3. Select the desired menu item.

4. Select the desired unit.

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.<

More information on the MINI Maintenance
System can be found on page 207.

More information

Detailed information on service
requirements

You can have further information on the scope
of maintenance displayed on the Control
Display, refer to page 16.

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Service required"

Required maintenance procedures and legally
mandated inspections are displayed.

You can request more detailed information on
every entry:

Select an entry and press the MINI joystick.

To exit from the menu:

Move the MINI joystick to the left. A list of
selected maintenance schedules and, if
required, legally mandated inspections, is
shown.

Symbols

No service is currently required.

The deadline for service or a legally
mandated inspection is approaching.

Please schedule a service appointment.

The service deadline has already passed.

Entering deadlines for legally required
inspections

Make sure the date on the Control Display is
always set correctly, page 63; otherwise, the
effectiveness of Condition Based Service CBS is
not ensured.

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

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3. "Service required"

4. "§ Vehicle inspection"

5. Open the deadline entry menu.

6. "Date:"

7. Create the settings.

8. Press the MINI joystick to apply the setting.

The year is highlighted.

9. Turn the MINI joystick to make the adjust-

ment.

10. Press the MINI joystick to apply the setting.

The date entry is stored.

To exit from the menu:
Move the MINI joystick to the left.

Clock

Setting the time

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Time:"

4. Turn the MINI joystick to set the hours and

5. Turn the MINI joystick to set the minutes and

The system accepts the new time.

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Setting the time format

The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on
page 26.

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Format:"

4. Select the desired format and press the MINI

joystick.

The time format is stored.

Setting time zone

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Time zone:"

4. Turn MINI joystick until the desired time

zone is set and press the MINI joystick.

The time zone is stored.

Date

Setting date

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Date:"

4. Turn MINI joystick until the desired day is

displayed and press the MINI joystick.

5. Create the necessary settings for the month

and year.

The date is stored.

3. "Format:"

4. Select the desired format.

The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on
page 26.

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 and warning lamps in the
display and, in some circumstances, an acoustic
signal as well as text messages at the bottom of
the Control Display.

Indicator and warning lamps

Setting the date format

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

Indicator and warning lamps can light up in
various combinations and colors in the indicator
areas 1 and 2.

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Text messages

Text messages at the upper edge of the Control
Display explain the meaning of the displayed
indicator and warning lamps.

Supplemental text messages

For most Check Control messages, you can view
more information later, e.g. regarding the cause
of a malfunction and how to respond, refer to
page 65.

In urgent cases, this information will be shown
as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on.

Exit display:
"OK"

Hiding Check Control messages

> Other Check Control messages are auto-

matically hidden after approx. 20 seconds,
but remain stored.

>They are marked with the symbol

shown here.

The 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. Press the button in the turn signal indicator

as often as necessary until "SET/INFO" is
displayed.

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.

>They are marked with the symbol

shown here.

2. Press and hold the button until the display

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3. Press the button repeatedly until the corre-

sponding symbol and "CHECK INFO" appear
in the display.

4. Press and hold the button.

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. In
addition, the text message appears on the
Control Display.

5. Press the button to check for other

messages.

Displaying on the onboard computer

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Check Control"

Speed limit

Enter a speed, and a Check Control message will
indicate when you reach this speed. This enables
you, for example, to receive warnings if you
exceed a speed limit in an urban area.
You are only warned of reaching this speed a
second time if your vehicle speed falls below it
again by at least 3 mph or 5 km/h.

Displaying, setting or changing the limit

1. "Settings"

2. "Speed"

3. "Warning at:"

4. Turn the MINI joystick to set the limit.

5. Press the MINI joystick to apply the setting.

The limit is stored.

4. Select the text message.

5. Select a text message.

Applying your current speed as limit

1. "Settings"

2. "Speed"

3. "Select current speed"

4. Press the MINI joystick.

The system adopts your current speed as the
limit.

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Activating/deactivating the limit

1. "Settings"

2. "Speed"

3. "Warning"

4. Press the MINI joystick.

Altering settings

Language on the Control Display

You can set the language on the Control Display.

1. "Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

3. "Language:"

4. Select the desired language.

The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.

Setting the voice dialog

Switch between a standard dialog and a short
dialog.

1. "Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

3. "Speech mode:"

4. Select the desired dialog.

The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.

Brightness of the Control Display

The brightness is automatically adapted to the
ambient lighting conditions. Note, however,
that you can change the basic setting while the
low beams are switched on. The setting is stored
for the remote control currently in use.

1. "Settings"

2. "Control display"

3. "Brightness"

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setting is reached.

5. Press the MINI joystick.

The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use. In bright conditions, for
example, the brightness control may not be
clearly visible.

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Technology for driving comfort and safety

Vehicle equipment

In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or country version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.

Park Distance Control PDC

The concept

PDC assists you with parking in reverse. Acoustic
signals and a visual indicator warn you of the
presence of an object behind the vehicle. To
measure the distance, there are four ultrasonic
sensors in either bumper.

These sensors have a range of approx.

6.5 ft/2 m. However, an acoustic warning
does not sound until an object is approx. 24 in/
60 cm from the rear corner sensors, or approx.
5 ft/1.50 m from the rear 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.

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.

If the distance remains constant, e.g. when
driving parallel to a wall, the acoustic signal
stops after approx. 3 seconds.

Malfunction

Indicator lamp lights up. PDC has failed.
A message appears on the Control
Display. 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 4 in/10 cm.

PDC with visual warning

To have the system show distances to objects on
the Control Display. The contours of distant
objects are shown on the Control Display even
before the acoustic signal sounds. The display
appears on the Control Display as soon as the
transmission is shifted into reverse or the selec­tor lever is moved into the R position.

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
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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.<

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
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 101.

ABS is operational every time you start the
engine.

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.

Every time that the engine is started, DSC is
ready to operate.

Deactivating DSC

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

Press the button until the DSC OFF indicator
lamp on the speedometer is on and DSC OFF is
displayed on the tachometer. 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.

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Activating DSC

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

For better control

The indicator lamp on the tachometer is
flashing:
DSC controls the driving and braking

forces.

The indicator lamp DSC OFF on the
speedometer is on and DSC OFF is
displayed on the tachometer:

DSC is deactivated.

Dynamic Traction Control DTC

The concept

DTC is a type of DSC that is propulsion optimized
for special road conditions such as uncleared
snowy roads. The system ensures maximum
propulsion though with restricted driving
stability. 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

Press the button; the indicator lamp DSC OFF on
the speedometer comes on and TRACTION is
displayed on the tachometer.
The Dynamic Stability Control DSC is deacti­vated; the Dynamic Traction Control DTC is
activated.

For better control

The indicator lamp on the tachometer is
flashing:
DTC controls the driving and braking

forces.

The indicator lamp on the speedometer
is on and TRACTION is displayed on the
tachometer:

DTC is activated.

Deactivating DTC

Press button again, the indicator lamp DSC OFF
on the speedometer and TRACTION on the
tachometer go out.

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Deactivating both DTC and DSC

Press the button for at least 3 seconds; the indi­cator lamp DSC OFF on the speedometer comes
on and DSC OFF is displayed on the tachometer.
The Dynamic Traction Control DTC and Dynamic
Stability Control DSC are both deactivated. There
will be no more stabilizing interventions.

Interventions (differential lock) in braking occur
to improve propulsion when drive wheels are
rotating unevenly, even when DSC is deacti­vated.

Activating DSC

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.<

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, John Cooper Works: the engine

sounds more sporty in coasting mode.

With automatic transmission:

> More rapid gear shifting in Sport program.

Activating the system

Press the button.
The LED lights up.

SPORT is briefly displayed in the tachometer.

Deactivating the system

> Press the 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.

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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.

When the vehicle is driven with a space-saver
spare tire, page 224, the Flat Tire Monitor
cannot function.

Status display

The current status of the Flat Tire Monitor can be
displayed on the Control Display, e.g. whether or
not the FTM is active.

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Flat Tire Monitor"

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.

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Reset"

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

5. Select "Reset" to start the initialization.

6. Start to drive.

The initialization is completed during
driving, which can be interrupted at any

time. When driving resumes, the initialization is
continued automatically.<

Indication of a flat tire

The warning lamps come on in yellow
and red. A message appears on the
Control Display. An acoustic signal also
sounds. There is a flat tire or a major loss

in tire inflation pressure.

1. Reduce speed and stop the vehicle with

caution. 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 200, are
identified by a circular symbol containing
the letters RSC on the tire sidewall.

The status is displayed.

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If the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat
tires, do not continue driving; continuing

to drive can result in serious accidents.<

When a flat tire is reported, the Dynamic Stability
Control DSC is activated.

Actions in the event of a flat tire

Normal tires

1. Identify the damaged tire.

To do so, check the inflation pressure in all
four tires.
The inflation pressure display of the Mobility
Kit, page 220, 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 Kit to remedy the flat tire on

the damaged wheel, refer to page 220, or to
replace the damaged wheel, refer to
page 222.

Run-flat tires

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

Continued driving with a flat tire

When driving with a damaged tire:

1. Avoid sudden braking and steering

maneuvers.

2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph or

80 km/h.

3. At the next opportunity, check the air

pressure in all four tires.

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.

Possible driving distance with complete loss of
tire inflation pressure:

The distance it is possible to drive with a flat tire
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,
external 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.<

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.

Functional requirement

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

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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, e.g. a

compact spare wheel, is mounted.

> Interference with TPM by other systems or

devices with the same transmission fre­quency.

Status display

The current status of the Tire Pressure Monitor
can be displayed by the onboard computer, e.g.
whether or not the TPM is activated.

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Tire Pressure Monitor - TPM"

Status indicator on the onboard
computer

The tire and system condition is indicated by the
color of the tires.

A change in the tire inflation pressure during
driving is taken into account.

A correction is only required when this is
indicated by the TPM.

Green wheels

The inflation pressure corresponds to the
desired state.

"TPM active" is displayed on the onboard
computer.

One wheel yellow

There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire
pressure in the indicated tire.

All wheels yellow

> There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire

pressure in several tires.

> The system was not reset after a wheel

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

Gray wheels

The system cannot detect a puncture.

Reasons for this may be:

> TPM is being reset.

> Interference from systems or devices with

the same transmission frequency.

> Malfunction.

Resetting the system

Reset the system again after each correction of
the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or

The status is displayed.

wheel change.

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

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3. "Reset"

4. Start the engine – do not drive away.

5. Select "Reset" to start the initialization.

6. Start to drive.

The tires are shown in gray and "Resetting
TPM..." is displayed.

After driving a few minutes, the set inflation
pressures in the tires are accepted as the target
values to be monitored. The resetting process is
completed automatically as you drive. The tires
are depicted in green on the Control Display and
"Status: TPM active" is displayed again.

The trip can be interrupted at any time. When
driving resumes, resetting is continued auto­matically.

If a flat tire is detected while the system is
resetting, all tires on the Control Display

are displayed in yellow. The message "Low tire!"
is displayed.<

Message for low tire inflation pressure

The warning lamps come on in yellow
and red. A message appears on the
onboard computer. An acoustic signal
also sounds.

> There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire

pressure in the indicated wheel.

> The system was not reset after a wheel

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

1. Reduce speed and stop the vehicle with

caution. 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 200, are identi­fied 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

1. Identify the damaged tire.

To do so, check the inflation pressure in all
four tires. The inflation pressure display of
the Mobility Kit, refer to page 220, can be
used for this.

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 Kit to remedy the flat tire on

the damaged wheel, refer to page 220, or to
replace the damaged wheel, refer to
page. 222.

The use of tire sealant, e.g. Mobility Kit, 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/80 km/h.

3. At the next opportunity, check the air

pressure 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 with a flat tire
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,
external 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. On the onboard computer, the

tires are shown in gray and a message appears.

No punctures 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. On the onboard computer, the

tires are shown in gray and a message appears.

No punctures can be detected.

Display in the following situation:

> Malfunction because of other equipment or

devices, same radio frequency:
After leaving the interference area, the
system is again active automatically.

Message for unsuccessful system reset

Yellow warning lamp comes on. A
message appears on the onboard
computer.

The system has detected a wheel change, but
has not yet been reset. It is not possible to
provide a reliable warning about the current
inflation pressure.

Check the tire inflation pressure and reset the
system, page 74.

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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
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 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.

Airbags

The following airbags are located under the
marked covers:

Protective action

Observe the instructions on page 38 to
ensure the best possible personal protec-

tion.<

1 Front airbags

2 Side airbags in backrests

3 Head airbags at the front and rear

The front airbags help protect the driver and
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provide adequate restraint. When needed, the
head and side airbags help provide protection in
the event of side impact. The relevant side
airbag supports the side upper body area. The
respective head airbag 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 passen­ge r s ide f re e fro m obs tr ucti on, i .e . do n ot cov er 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
system or its wiring in any way. This includes the
upholstery in the center of the steering wheel,
on the instrument panel, 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.
In the event of malfunctions, deactivation, or
triggering of the airbag restraint system, have
the testing, repair, removal, and disposal of
airbag generators executed only by a MINI
dealer or a workshop that works according to
repair procedures of the manufacturer of your
MINI with correspondingly trained personnel
and 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

An analysis of the impression in the front pas­senger seat cushion determines whether and
how the seat is occupied. The front and side
airbags for the front passenger are activated or
deactivated by the system accordingly.

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 precau­tions and handling instructions under
Transporting children safely, page 44.
The front and side airbags can also be deacti­vated by adolescents and adults sitting in certain
positions; the indicator lamp for the front pas­senger airbags comes on. 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 under the seat which
could press against the seat from below. Other­wise, a correct analysis of the seat cushion is not
ensured.<

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Status of front passenger airbags

The indicator lamp for the front passenger
airbags shows the functional status of the front
passenger's front and side 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 comes on as intended

when a child in a specially designated child
restraint system is detected on the seat.
The front and side 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
been detected and that the front passenger
airbags are deactivated.<

> The indicator lamp does not come on as long

as a person of sufficient size and in a correct
sitting position is detected on the seat.
The front and side airbags for the front
passenger are activated.

> The indicator lamp does not come on if the

seat is empty.
The front and side airbags for the front
passenger are not activated.

Operational readiness of airbag system

As of radio readiness, page 47, 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 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

Vehicle equipment

In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or country version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.

Parking lamps/low beams

0 Lamps off / daytime running lights

1 Parking lamps and daytime running lights

2 Low-beam headlamps and welcome lamps

3 Automatic headlamp control, daytime

running 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 82.

The parking lamps will discharge the

battery. Therefore, do not leave them on
for unduly long periods of time; otherwise, the
battery might not have enough power to start
the engine.<

Low beams

Turn the light switch to position 2.
The low beams come on when the ignition is on.

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 is active.

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 81, 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.

The automatic headlamp control cannot

serve as a substitute for your personal
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.<

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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 26.

Setting the duration or deactivating the
function

1. "Settings"

2. "Lighting"

3. "Pathway light.:"

4. Set a time of duration or deactivate the

function.

Activating/deactivating daytime
running lights

The setting is stored for the remote control in
use, refer to Personal Profile, page 26.

1. "Settings"

2. "Lighting"

3. "Daytime running lamps"

The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.

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.

The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.

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 Adaptive Light Control

With the ignition switched on, turn the light
switch to position 3, refer to page 80.

Standstill function: to avoid blinding oncoming
traffic, the Adaptive Light Control does not pivot
toward the driver's side when the vehicle is at a
standstill.

In reverse, the Adaptive Light Control is not
activated.

Malfunction

A message is displayed.

The Adaptive Light Control is malfunctioning or
failed. Have the system checked as soon as
possible.

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High beams/ roadside parking lamps

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 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
battery might not have enough power to start
the engine.<

Switching off

Press the lever up or down to the pressure point.

Front fog lamps

1 Front fog lamps

2 Rear fog lamp

Press the respective switch to turn the lamps on/
off.

Front 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

automatically when you switch on the fog
lamps.<

Rear fog lamp

The low beams or parking lamps with fog lamps
must be switched on. The yellow indicator lamp
co mes on whe n the r ear fo g lamp is swi tch ed on.

Instrument lighting

You can adjust the brightness of the instrument
lighting only when the parking lamps or the low
beams are on.
The intensity of the brightness changes up to a
predetermined end point, and then decreases.

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Reading lamps

Adjusting brightness

> Briefly press button: brightness changes in

stages.

> Press and hold the button. Brightness

changes in a continuous manner.

Interior lamps

The interior lighting, the footwell lamps and the
luggage compartment lighting are automati­cally controlled.

To reduce the drain on the battery, a short

while after the ignition is switched off,
refer to Start/Stop button on page 47, all lights in
the vehicle's passenger compartment are
switched off.<

Switching interior lamps on/off manually

To switch the reading lamps on and off.

In the front: press the switch.

In the rear: press the button.

Ambient lighting

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 forward for longer than 10 seconds.<

To switch the interior lamps on/off.

Press the switch.

To switch off the interior lamps permanently,
press the switch for about 3 seconds.

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Vehicle equipment

In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described

that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or country version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.

Equipment versions

Depending on your vehicle's equipment, your
MINI contains an air conditioner or an automatic
climate control.

1 Air conditioner

2 Automatic climate control

Air vents

3 Airflow directed toward the windshield and

4 Air to the upper body area, draft-free

5 Air to the footwell

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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. The passenger compartment can
only be cooled 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 external 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 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. Ensure that
air can flow onto the windshield.

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 auto-

matically 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.

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 is
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.

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.

6 Temperature

7 Defrosting windows and removing

8 Cooling function

9 Rear window defroster

10 Windshield heating

The following sections inform you in detail about
how to adjust the settings.

Most settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile set­tings on page 27.

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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
displays 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.

The program is switched off if the air distribution
is manually adjusted or if the button is pressed
again.

Recirculated-air mode

If there are odors or pollutants in

the outside air, the supply of out-

side air can be 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. Ensure that
air can flow onto the windshield.

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

The automatic climate control
switches to the lowest tempera­ture, high airflow and the recircu-

lated-air mode.

For maximum cooling, open the air vents for the
upper body area.

The air is cooled as quickly as possible:

> For an outside temperature of more than

327/06

> While the motor is running.

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.

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Defrosting windows and removing
condensation

Quickly removes ice and condensa­tion from the windshield and front
side windows.

For this purpose, also switch on the
cooling function.
The windshield heating is switched on auto­matically.

Windshield heating

The windshield heating is switched

off automatically after a certain

time.

Cooling function

When the cooling function is on,

the air is cooled, dried, then

reheated according to the temper-

ature setting. The passenger com-

partment can only be cooled 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. The
recirculated-air mode may be switched on auto­matically.

When the AUTO button is pressed, the cooling
function switches on automatically.

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.

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 61.

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Vehicle equipment

In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or country version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.

Integrated universal remote control

The concept

By using the integrated universal remote
control, up to 3 functions of remote controlled
devices, e.g., garage door openers or lighting
systems, can be operated. As a result, the uni­versal remote control can replace up to 3 differ­ent remote controls. To operate, the buttons on
the rearview mirror must be programmed with
the desired functions. For programming, the
remote control for each device is needed.

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.<

Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored
functions as a safety precaution, page 91.

Compatibility

Depending on your vehicle's equip­ment, the glove compartment can be
ventilated and, if the cooling function is

switched on, can also be cooled.

For additional information, please contact your
MINI dealer or call: 1-800-355-3515.

A list of compatible remote controls is available
on the Internet at www.homelink.com.

HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson
Controls, Inc.

Operating elements on the rearview
mirror

1 LED

2 Buttons

3 The original remote control will be required

for the programming.

Programming

General information

1. Switch on ignition.

2. Initial startup:

Press and hold the right and left buttons on
the rearview mirror for approx. 20 seconds
until the LED on the rearview mirror starts
flashing quickly. All the programming for the
buttons on the rearview mirror is deleted.

3. Hold the original hand-held transmitter at a

distance of approx. 1 in/2.5 cm to 3 in/8 cm
from the buttons on the rearview mirror. The
required distance depends on the hand­held transmitter.

4. Press both the desired function on the

remote and the button to be programmed
on the rearview mirror at the same time. The
LED flashes slowly at first.

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5. As soon as the LED flashes rapidly, release

both buttons. The quick flashing indicates
that the button on the rearview mirror has
been programmed.

If the LED does not flash rapidly after
approx. 60 seconds, alter the distance
between the rearview mirror and hand-held
transmitter and repeat this step. Several
attempts at different distances may be
necessary. Wait at least 15 seconds before
each attempt.

Canada: if the programming was interrupted
by the hand-held transmitter, press and hold
the memory button and press the button on
the hand-held transmitter for 2 seconds and
release several times.

6. To program other functions on other

buttons, repeat steps 3 to 5.

You can operate the system with the engine
running or with the ignition switched on.

Special features of hopping-code
transmitter systems

If the device cannot be operated after being
programmed repeatedly, then check if the
device to be operated is equipped with a
hopping-code system. In addition, check in the
operating instructions for the device or press the
programmed button on the rearview mirror for a
longer period of time. If the LED on the rearview
mirror first flashes quickly and then is on for
2 seconds, then the device is equipped with a
hopping-code system. The flashing and the LED
being on repeats itself for approx. 20 seconds.

In addition, for devices with hopping-code
systems, the integrated universal remote control
and the device must be synchronized.

Information about synchronizing can be found
in the operating instructions for the device to be
set.

Programming will be easier with the aid of a
second person.

Synchronizing:

1. Park your vehicle within the range of the

remote-controlled device.

Do not exceed the 164 ft/50 m range of the
remote-controlled device.

2. Program the particular button on the

rearview mirrors as described.

3. Find and press the button for synchronizing

the device to be set. There remain approx.
30 seconds for the next step.

4. Press and hold the programmed button on

the rearview mirror for approx. 3 seconds
and then release. Repeat this step, possibly
up to three times, to complete the synchro­nization. After the synchronization is
completed, the programmed function is
implemented.

To reprogram individual buttons

1. Switch on ignition.

2. Press and hold the button to be pro-

grammed on the rearview mirror.

3. As soon as the LED on the rearview mirror

starts flashing slowly, hold the hand-held
transmitter of the device to be operated
approx. 1in/2.5cm to 3in/8cm from the
buttons on the rearview mirror. The required
distance depends on the hand-held trans­mitter.

4. Press and also hold the button with the

desired function on the hand-held trans­mitter.

5. As soon as the LED on the rearview mirror

starts blinking faster, release both buttons.
The quick flashing indicates that the button
on the rearview mirror has been pro­grammed. The device can now be operated
using the button on the rearview mirror.

Canada: if the LED is not flashing rapidly
after 60 seconds, change the distance and
repeat the step or, if the programming was
interrupted by the hand-held transmitter,
press and hold the memory button and
press the button on the hand-held transmit­ter for 2 seconds and release several times.

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Operation

Before 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.<

The device, for example a garage door, can be
operated while the engine is running or when
the ignition is on by using the button on the
rearview mirror. In addition, while within the
reception range of the device, press the button
until the function is deleted. The LED on the
rearview mirror is constantly on while the signal
is being transmitted.

Deleting stored functions

Press and hold the right and left buttons on the
rearview mirror for approx. 20 seconds until the
LED on the rearview mirror starts flashing
quickly. All stored functions are deleted. The
functions can not be deleted individually.

Digital compass

Operating principle

By pressing the setting button with a thin, sharp
object, e.g., a pen or a similar object, various
functions can be called up. The following setting
options are displayed one after the other,
depending on how long the setting button is
pressed down:

> Quick press: display switches on/off

> 3 to 6 seconds: compass zone setting

> 6 to 9 seconds: compass calibration

> 9 to 12 seconds: left/right-hand drive setting

> 12 to 15 seconds: setting the language

Setting the compass zones

Set the appropriate compass zone on your
vehicle so that the compass operates properly;
see world map with compass zones.

1 Setting button on the back of the mirror

2 Display

The cardinal or ordinal direction in which the
vehicle is moving is shown on the display.

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To set the compass zones, press the setting
button for approx. 3-4 seconds. The number
of the compass zones that have been set are
shown on the display.

To change the zone setting, quickly press the
setting button as often as necessary until the
number of the compass zone for your location is
displayed.

The compass is again ready to use after approx.
10 seconds.

Calibrating the digital compass

The digital compass must be calibrated in the
following situations:

> The incorrect cardinal direction is displayed.

> The direction that is displayed does not

change even though the driving direction
changes.

> Not all cardinal directions are displayed.

Procedure

1. Make sure that there are no large metal

objects or overhead power lines near your
vehicle, and that you have enough space to
drive in circles.

2. Set the compass zone that currently applies.

3. Press the setting button approx. 6-7 seconds

to call up C. Then drive in a complete circle at
a maximum speed of 4 mph/7 km/h.
If the calibration is successful, the C will be
replaced by the directions.

Setting right/left-hand drive

Your digital compass is already set to right-hand
drive or left-hand drive at the factory, depend­ing upon your vehicle.

Setting the language

You can set the language on the display:

Press the setting button for approx. 12-13 sec­onds. Briefly press the setting button again to
switch between English "E" and German "O".

The setting is automatically stored after approx.
10 seconds.

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Glove compartment

Opening

Press the button 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 is switched on, can also be
cooled.

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
conditioner or the automatic climate control,
high temperatures may result in the glove
compartment.

USB interface for data transfer

For the updating of navigation data, refer to
page 110 on USB media via the USB interface in
the glove box.

Observe the following when connecting:

> Do not forcibly connect the plug to the USB

interface.

> Do not connect devices such as fans or

lamps to the USB interface.

> Do not connect USB hard drives.

> Do not use the USB interface to recharge

external devices.

Connection for external audio device

Opening

Rotate the switch in the direction of the arrow.

You can connect an external audio device such
as a CD or MP3 player and play audio tracks over
the vehicle's speaker system, refer to the Enter­tainment chapter starting on page 144.

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Center armrest

The center armrest between the front seats
contains either a compartment or the cover for
the snap-in adapter, see page 165.

Opening

The cover slides along guide rails and can be
opened fully by pushing it back and lifting it.

Closing

Push the cover forward.

Storage compartments

Do not put any unsecured objects into the
interior of the vehicle; otherwise these

may endanger the occupants, e.g., during
braking and evasive maneuvers.<

Do not use the instrument panel as a shelf,
for example with non-slip mats; other-

wise, it could be damaged.<

In the vehicle interior

Depending on your vehicle's equipment, you
will find storage compartments in the doors,
next to the rear seats and in the center console.
Nets are located in the passenger footwell and
on the backs of the front seat backrests.

Storage compartment on the front
passenger side

Opening

Briefly press the bottom edge of the cover.

Closing

Push the cover back into its original position.

To prevent injury in the event of an acci­dent, close the storage compartment after

use while the vehicle is being driven.<

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:

> Umbrella holder under the loading sill in

front of the warning triangle

> MINI Clubman: bag hooks for hanging, for

example, shopping bags or tote bags left
and right on the luggage compartment side
wall

> Storage compartment under the flat load

floor

> Removable box with lid under the flat load

floor, e.g., for wet or dirty items

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> Storage compartment in the Split Rear Barn

Doors

> Net on the rear cargo well for smaller

objects; for attaching to the lashing eyes

Cupholders and ashtray

Ashtray

The ashtray is located in one of the cupholders in
the center console.

Emptying

Remove the entire ashtray.

Cupholders

Two cupholders are located in the front of the
center console; another is in the rear at the back
of the center console.

Use lightweight, nonbreakable containers
and do not transport hot beverages.

Otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in
the event of an accident.<

Do not push unsuitable containers forcibly
into the cupholder. Otherwise, you may

damage it.<

MINI Clubman

There are two additional cupholders in the arm
rests in the rear.

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 if the
ignition is switched on, you can use electrical
devices such as flashlights, car vacuum cleaners,
etc., up to approx. 140 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.

Do not connect battery chargers to the
sockets installed in the vehicle at the

factory; otherwise you may cause damage to
the vehicle.<

Cigarette lighter socket

Remove the lighter or cover from the socket.

Power socket in cargo area

By way of example, the illustration shows the
cargo area in the MINI.

Pull out the cover.

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