mini Hardtop (2021) Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL.
MINI HARDTOP 2 DOOR / 4 DOOR.
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WELCOME TO MINI.
OWNER'S MANUAL. MINI HARDTOP 2 DOOR / 4 DOOR.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Information.............................................................................................................................. 8
QUICK REFERENCE
Entering..................................................................................................................................18
Set-up and use.......................................................................................................................21
On the road............................................................................................................................ 24
AT A GLANCE
Cockpit.................................................................................................................................... 32
Central Information Display (CID)..................................................................................36
General settings...................................................................................................................42
Owner's Manual media.......................................................................................................51
CONTROLS
Opening and closing........................................................................................................... 52
Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel.................................................................................70
Transporting children safely............................................................................................80
Driving.................................................................................................................................... 86
Displays................................................................................................................................110
Lights.................................................................................................................................... 126
Safety.....................................................................................................................................132
Driving stability control systems.................................................................................154
Driving comfort................................................................................................................. 159
Climate control...................................................................................................................179
Interior equipment............................................................................................................188
Storage compartments.....................................................................................................196
Cargo area............................................................................................................................200
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DRIVING TIPS
Things to remember when driving..............................................................................208
Reducing fuel consumption...........................................................................................214
ENTERTAINMENT
General information......................................................................................................... 220
Tone.......................................................................................................................................222
Radio..................................................................................................................................... 224
Audio.....................................................................................................................................232
COMMUNICATION
Telephone............................................................................................................................ 236
MINI Connected................................................................................................................ 240
MOBILITY
Refueling..............................................................................................................................244
Fuel........................................................................................................................................246
Wheels and tires................................................................................................................248
Engine compartment........................................................................................................272
Engine oil.............................................................................................................................275
Coolant..................................................................................................................................279
Maintenance....................................................................................................................... 281
Replacing components.................................................................................................... 283
Breakdown assistance..................................................................................................... 292
Care........................................................................................................................................300
REFERENCE
Technical data.................................................................................................................... 306
Appendix..............................................................................................................................311
License Texts and Certifications..................................................................................312
Everything from A to Z....................................................................................................320
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Information
Using this Owner's Manual
Orientation
The fastest way to find information on a particular topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is pro­vided in the first chapter.
John Cooper Works GP
The John Cooper Works GP is a special model of the MINI 3-door model with spe­cial focus on a sporty character.
Special features:
Specially designed lowered chassis and
sport tires for a sporty driving style.
Specially designed driving mode for the
vehicle: GP MODE.
Improved aerodynamics, for instance
with front and rear spoilers.
Strut brace for stronger body rigidity
and improved roadholding.
Limited slip differential for improved
forward momentum.
Lightweight construction, for instance
with CFRP wheel arch width extensions.
Some of the operation related features of the John Cooper Works GP differ from those of the MINI 3-door production model. These deviations are described in the re­spective chapters and marked as follows: John Cooper Works GP.
Deviations from the production vehicle:
Omission of the second seat row and the
drink holders in the rear.
Modified cargo area with cargo rod. Omission of the cargo cover and the
socket in the cargo area.
Modified position of the attachment
point for securing a child seat.
GP MODE replaces DTC. Omission of the Driving Mode switch. Speed Limiter. Standard sport tires. Not approved for driving through a car
wash.
Omission of the rear window wiper.
For an overview of all descriptions on the John Cooper Works GP, refer to the index under John Cooper Works GP.
Updates made after the editorial deadline
Due to updates after the editorial deadline, differences may exist between the printed Owner's Manual and the Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.
Notes on updates can be found in the ap­pendix of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
Additional sources of informa­tion
Service center
A service center will be glad to answer questions at any time.
Internet
Vehicle information and general informa­tion on MINI, e.g., on technology, are availa­ble on the Internet: www.miniusa.com.
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MINI Motorer’s Guide app
The Owner's Manual is available in many countries as an app for iOS or Android in the respective Store.
MINI Motorer’s Guide Web
Driver’s Guide Web shows the most suita­ble information for the selected vehicle. If possible, only equipment and functions that are actually installed in the vehicle will be explained. Driver’s Guide Web can be dis­played in any current browser.
Symbols and displays
Symbols in the Owner's Manual
Sym­bol
Measures that can be taken to
"..." Control Display texts used to
Action steps
Action steps to be carried out are presented as a numbered list. The steps must be car­ried out in the defined order.
1. First action step.
2. Second action step.
Enumerations
Enumerations without mandatory order or alternative possibilities are presented as a list with bullet points.
Meaning
Precautions that must be
followed in order to avoid the possibility of injury to yourself and to others as well as serious damage to the vehicle.
help protect the environment.
select individual functions.
First possibility.
Second possibility.
Symbols on vehicle components
This symbol on a vehicle component indicates that further information on the component is available in the Owner's Manual.
Vehicle features and options
This Owner's Manual describes all models and all standard, country-specific and op­tional equipment that is offered in the model series. Therefore, this Owner's Manual also describes and illustrates fea­tures and functions that are not available in a vehicle, for example because of the se­lected optional features or the country-spe­cific version.
This also applies to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
For any options and equipment not descri­bed in this Owner's Manual, refer to the Supplementary Owner's Manuals.
Your dealer’s service center is happy to an­swer any questions that you may have about the features and options applicable to your vehicle.
Status of the Owner's Manual
Basic information
The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a policy of constant development that is con­ceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards. In rare cases, therefore, the fea-
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tures described in this Owner's Manual may differ from those in your vehicle.
Updates made after the editorial deadline
Due to updates after the editorial deadline, differences may exist between the printed Owner's Manual and the Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.
Notes on updates can be found in the ap­pendix of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
For Your Own Safety
Manufacturer
The manufacturer of this MINI is Bayeri­sche Motoren Werke Aktionengesellschaft, BMW AG.
Intended use
Heed the following when using the vehicle:
Owner's Manual. Information on the vehicle. Do not re-
move stickers.
Technical vehicle data. The traffic, speed, and safety laws where
the vehicle is driven.
Vehicle documents and statutory docu-
ments.
Warranty
Your vehicle is technically configured for the operating conditions and registration requirements applying in the country of first delivery, also known as homologation. If your vehicle is to be operated in a differ­ent country it might be necessary to adapt your vehicle to potentially differing operat­ing conditions and registration require­ments. If your vehicle does not comply with
the homologation requirements in a certain country you may not be able to lodge war­ranty claims for your vehicle there. Further information on warranty is available from a service center.
Maintenance and repairs
Advanced technology, for instance the use of modern materials and high-performance electronics, requires suitable maintenance and repair work.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recom­mends that you entrust corresponding pro­cedures to a MINI dealer’s service center. If you choose to use another service facility, the manufacturer of your vehicle recom­mends use of a facility that performs work, e.g., maintenance and repair, according to MINI specifications with properly trained personnel, referred to in the Owner's Manual as "another qualified service center or repair shop".
If work is performed improperly, for in­stance maintenance and repair, there is a risk of subsequent damage and related safety risks.
Improperly performed work on the vehicle paint can lead to a failure or malfunction of components, e.g., the radar sensors, and thereby result in a safety risk.
Parts and accessories
The manufacturer of your vehicle recom­mends the use of parts and accessory prod­ucts approved by the manufacturer of the MINI.
Approved parts and accessories, and advice on their use and installation are available from a MINI dealer's service center.
MINI parts and accessories were tested by the manufacturer of the MINI for their safety and suitability in MINI vehicles.
The manufacturer of your vehicle warrants genuine MINI parts and accessories.
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The manufacturer of your vehicle does not
evaluate whether each individual product
from another manufacturer can be used
with MINI vehicles without presenting a
safety hazard, even if a country-specific of-
ficial approval was issued. The manufac-
turer of your vehicle does not evaluate
whether these products are suitable for
MINI vehicles under all usage conditions.
California Proposition 65 Warning
For vehicles sold in California, the law re-
quires vehicle manufacturers to provide the
following warning:
Warning
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of Au­tomobile components and parts, including components found in the interior furnish­ings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemi­cals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and repro­ductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemi­cals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other re­productive harm. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Batteries also contain other chemicals known to the State of Cali­fornia to cause cancer. Wash your hands after handling. Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in labo­ratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and wa­ter. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-ve­hicle.
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Warning
Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals in­cluding engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing ex­haust, do not idle the engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well­ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-ve­hicle.
Service and warranty
We recommend that you read this publica­tion thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the following warranties:
New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Rust Perforation Limited Warranty. Federal Emissions System Defect War-
ranty.
Federal Emissions Performance War-
ranty.
California Emission Control System Lim-
ited Warranty.
Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Infor­mation Booklet for US models or in the War­ranty and Service Guide Booklet for Cana­dian models.
Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and designed to meet the particular operat­ing conditions and homologation require­ments in your country and continental re­gion in order to deliver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is operated under those conditions. If you wish to operate your vehicle in another country or region,
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you may be required to adapt your vehicle to meet different prevailing operating con­ditions and homologation requirements. You should also be aware of any applicable warranty limitations or exclusions for such country or region. In such case, please con­tact Customer Relations for further informa­tion.
Maintenance
Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the road safety, operational reliability and the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Specifications for maintenance measures:
MINI Maintenance system. Service and Warranty Information Book-
let for US models.
Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models. If the vehicle is not maintained or is im-
properly maintained, this could result in se­rious damage to the vehicle. Such damage is not covered by the MINI New Vehicle Lim­ited Warranty.
Refer to chapter engine oil change regard­ing recommended service intervals for oil changes.
Data memory
General information
Electronic control devices are installed in the vehicle. Electronic control units process data they receive from vehicle sensors, self­generate or exchange with each other. Some control units are necessary for the vehicle to function safely or provide assistance dur­ing driving, for instance driver assistance systems. Furthermore, control units facili­tate comfort or infotainment functions.
Information about stored or exchanged data can be requested from the manufacturer of
the vehicle, in a separate booklet, for exam­ple.
Personal reference
Each vehicle is marked with a unique vehi­cle identification number. Depending on the country, the vehicle owner can be identified with the vehicle identification number, li­cense plate and corresponding authorities. In addition, there are other options to track data collected in the vehicle to the driver or vehicle owner, for instance via utilized services.
Operating data in the vehicle
Control units process data to operate the ve­hicle.
For example, this includes:
Status messages for the vehicle and its
individual components, e.g., wheel rota­tional speed, wheel speed, deceleration, transverse acceleration, engaged safety belt indicator.
Ambient conditions, e.g., temperature,
rain sensor signals.
The processed data is only processed in the vehicle itself and generally volatile. The data is not stored beyond the operating pe­riod.
Electronic components, e.g. control units and ignition keys, contain components for storing technical information. Information about the vehicle condition, component us­age, maintenance requirements events or faults can be stored temporarily or perma­nently.
This information generally records the state of a component, a module, a system, or the environment, for instance:
Operating states of system components,
for instance, fill levels, tire inflation pressure, battery status.
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Malfunctions and faults in important
system components, for instance lights and brakes.
Responses by the vehicle to special sit-
uations such as airbag deployment or engagement of the driving stability con­trol systems.
Information on vehicle-damaging
events.
The data is required to perform the control
unit functions. Furthermore, it also serves
to recognize and correct malfunctions, and
helps the vehicle manufacturer to optimize
vehicle functions.
The majority of this data is volatile and is
only processed within the vehicle itself.
Only a small share of the data is stored
event-related in event or fault memories.
When servicing, for instance during repairs,
service processes, warranty cases, and qual-
ity assurance measures, this technical infor-
mation can be read out from the vehicle to-
gether with the vehicle identification
number.
A dealer’s service center or another quali-
fied service center or repair shop can read
out the information. The socket for OBD On-
board Diagnosis required by law in the ve-
hicle is used to read out the data.
The data is collected, processed, and used
by the relevant organizations in the service
network. The data documents technical con-
ditions of the vehicle, helps with the identi-
fication of the fault, compliance with war-
ranty obligations and quality improvement.
Furthermore, the manufacturer has product
monitoring duties to meet in line with prod-
uct liability law. To fulfill these duties, the
vehicle manufacturer needs technical data
from the vehicle. The data from the vehicle
can also be used to check customer claims
for warranty and guaranty.
Fault and event memories in the vehicle can
be reset when a dealer’s service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop performs repair or servicing work.
Data entry and data transfer into the vehicle
General information
Depending on the vehicle equipment, com­fort and individual settings can be stored in the vehicle and modified or reset at any time.
For example, this includes:
Settings for the seat and steering wheel
positions.
Suspension and climate control settings.
If necessary, data can be transferred to the entertainment and communication system of the vehicle, for instance via smartphone.
This includes the following depending on the respective equipment:
Multimedia data such as music, films or
photos for playback in an integrated
multimedia system.
Address book data for use in conjunc-
tion with an integrated hands-free sys-
tem or an integrated navigation system.
Entered navigation destinations. Data on the use of Internet services.
This data can be stored locally in the vehicle or is found on a device that has been con­nected to the vehicle, e.g., a smartphone, USB stick or MP3 player. If this data is stored in the vehicle, it can be deleted at any time.
This data is only transmitted to third parties upon personal request as part of the use of online services. The transmission depends on the selected settings for the use of the services.
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Incorporation of mobile devices
Depending on the vehicle equipment, mo­bile devices connected to the vehicle, for in­stance smartphones, can be controlled via the vehicle control elements.
The sound and picture from the mobile de­vice can be played back and displayed through the multimedia system. Certain in­formation is transferred to the mobile de­vice at the same time. Depending on the type of incorporation, this includes, for in­stance position data and other general vehi­cle information. This optimizes the way in which selected apps, for instance navigation or music playback, work.
There is no further interaction between the mobile device and the vehicle, such as ac­tive access to vehicle data.
How the data will be processed further is determined by the provider of the particular app being used. The extent of the possible settings depends on the respective app and the operating system of the mobile device.
Services
General information
If the vehicle has a wireless network con­nection, this enables data to be exchanged between the vehicle and other systems. The wireless network connection is realized via an in-vehicle transmitter and receiver unit or via personal mobile devices brought into the vehicle, for instance smartphones. This wireless network connection enables 'online functions' to be used. These include online services and apps supplied by the vehicle manufacturer or by other providers.
Services from the vehicle manufacturer
Where online services from the vehicle manufacturer are concerned, the corre­sponding functions are described in the ap-
propriate place, for instance the Owner's Manual or manufacturer's website. The rele­vant legal information pertaining to data protection is provided there too. Personal data may be used to perform online serv­ices. Data is exchanged over a secure con­nection, for instance with the IT systems of the vehicle manufacturer intended for this purpose.
Any collection, processing, and use of per­sonal data above and beyond that needed to provide the services must always be based on a legal permission, contractual arrange­ment or consent. It is also possible to acti­vate or deactivate the data connection as a whole. That is, with the exception of func­tions and services required by law such as Assist systems.
Services from other providers
When using online services from other pro­viders, these services are the responsibility of the relevant provider and subject to their data privacy conditions and terms of use. The vehicle manufacturer has no influence on the content exchanged during this proc­ess. Information on the way in which per­sonal data is collected and used in relation to services from third parties, the scope of such data, and its purpose, can be obtained from the relevant service provider.
Event Data Recorder EDR
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder EDR. The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash­like situations, such as an air bag deploy­ment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
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The EDR in this vehicle is designed to re­cord such data as:
How various systems in your vehicle
were operating.
Whether or not the driver and passen-
ger safety belts were fastened.
How far, if at all, the driver was depress-
ing the accelerator and/or brake pedal.
How fast the vehicle was traveling.
This data can help provide a better under­standing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driv­ing conditions and no personal data, for in­stance name, gender, age, and crash loca­tion, are recorded.
However, other parties, such as law enforce­ment, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the ve­hicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the spe­cial equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
Vehicle identification number
Engine compartment
The vehicle identification number can be found in the engine compartment, on the right-hand side of the vehicle.
Windshield
The vehicle identification number can also be found behind the windshield.
Reporting safety defects
For US customers
The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause in­jury or death, you should immediately in­form the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA, in addition to noti­fying MINI of North America, LLC, P.O. Box
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1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-1117.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of ve­hicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or MINI of North America, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http:// www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administra­tor, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov
For Canadian customers
Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may call the toll-free hotline 1-800-333-0510. You can also obtain other information about mo­tor vehicle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca/ roadsafety.
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QUICK REFERENCE Entering
Entering
Opening and closing
Buttons on the vehicle key
1 Unlocking 2 Locking 3 Unlocking the tailgate
4 Panic mode
Unlocking the vehicle
Press the button on the vehicle key.
Depending on the settings, either only the driver's door or all vehicle access points are unlocked.
If only the driver's door is unlocked, press the button on the vehicle key again to un­lock the other vehicle access points.
Press and hold the button on the ve­hicle key after unlocking.
The windows and the glass sunroof are opened, as long as the button on the vehicle key is pressed.
Locking the vehicle
Press the button on the vehicle key.
All vehicle access points are locked.
Buttons for the central locking system
Overview
Buttons for the central locking system.
Locking
Pressing the button locks the vehi­cle if the front doors are closed.
Unlocking
Pressing the button unlocks the ve­hicle.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press the button on the vehicle key and hold for at least 3 seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Comfort Access
Concept
The vehicle can be accessed without operat­ing the vehicle key.
Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your pants pocket, is sufficient.
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Entering QUICK REFERENCE
The vehicle automatically detects the vehi­cle key when it is in close proximity or in the car's interior.
Unlocking the vehicle
On the driver's or front passenger's door handle, press the button.
Locking the vehicle
Unlock the vehicle and then press the
button on the outside of the tailgate.
Press and hold the button on the
vehicle key for approx. 1 second.
Depending on the setting, the doors may also be unlocked.
Closing
Closing the tailgate manually.
Displays and control elements
In the vicinity of the steering wheel
On the driver's or front passenger's door handle, press the button.
Tailgate
unlocking
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nal
3 Instrument cluster 4 Wiper system
Indicator/warning lights
Instrument cluster
The indicator/warning lights can light up in a variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
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Driver's door
For 3-door models:
1 Power windows 2 Exterior mirrors
For 5-door models:
1 Safety switch 2 Power windows 3 Exterior mirrors
Central Information Display (CID)
Concept
The Central Information Display (CID) com­bines the functions of a multitude of switches. These functions can be operated via the Controller.
Buttons on the Controller
Button Function
Press once: calls up the main menu.
Press twice: open recently used menus.
Opens the previous display.
Opens the Options menu.
Open the Audio menu.
Opens the Phone menu.
All around the selector lever
1 Selector lever 2 Controller with buttons 3 Parking brake
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Set-up and use
Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE
Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel
Manually adjustable seats
1 Forward/backward 2 Thigh support 3 Height 4 Backrest tilt
Adjusting the head restraint
Height
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
1 Adjusting 2 Selecting a mirror, Automatic Curb Mon-
itor
3 Folding in and out
Adjusting the steering wheel
In four directions
To raise: push the head restraint up. To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint down.
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1. Fold the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel to the prefer-
red height and angle to suit your seating position.
3. Fold the lever back up.
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Entering the rear
1. Pull lever up to the stop.
2. Fold backrest forward.
3. Push the seat forward.
Original position
1. Push the seat back into the original po-
sition.
2. Fold back the backrest to lock the seat.
Infotainment
Radio
Control elements
1 Changing the waveband 2 Changing the entertainment source 3 Sound output on/off, volume 4 Changing the station/track 5 Programmable memory buttons
Pairing the mobile phone
After the mobile phone is paired once with the vehicle, the mobile phone can be oper­ated using the Central Information Display (CID), the steering wheel buttons and spo­ken instructions.
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Connect new device"
The vehicle's Bluetooth name is dis­played on the Control Display.
5. To perform additional steps on the mo-
bile phone, refer to the mobile phone owner's manual: e.g., search for or con­nect the Bluetooth device or a new de­vice.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle ap­pears on the mobile phone display. Se­lect the Bluetooth name of the vehicle.
6. Depending on the mobile device, a con-
trol number is displayed or the control number must be entered.
Compare the control number dis-
played on the Control Display with the control number on the display of the device.
Confirm the control number on the device and on the Control Display.
Enter and confirm the same control
number on the device and via the Central Information Display (CID).
The device is connected and displayed in the device list.
The mobile phone is connected and will ap­pear at the top of the list of mobile phones.
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Using the phone
Accepting a call
Incoming call can be accepted via the Cen­tral Information Display (CID) or the button on the steering wheel.
Via the Central Information Display (CID)
"Accept"
Via the button on the steering wheel
Press the button.
Dialing a number
1. "Communication"
2. "Dial number"
3. Select the numbers individually.
4. Select the symbol.
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QUICK REFERENCE On the road
On the road
Driving
Starting and stopping the engine
Ignition on/off
On: press the Start/Stop
button. Most of the indicator/
warning lights light up for a varied length of time.
Off: press the Start/Stop button again.
All indicator lights go out.
Radio-ready state: when the ignition is
switched off, press the ON/OFF button on the radio or when the engine is run­ning, press the Start/Stop button.
Some electronic systems/power con­sumers remain ready for operation.
Start/stop engine
Steptronic transmission: starting
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Engage selector lever position P or N.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
Manual transmission: switching off
1. With the vehicle at a standstill, press
the Start/Stop button.
2. Shift into first gear or reverse.
3. Set the parking brake.
Auto Start/Stop function
Steptronic transmission: switches the en­gine off automatically while stationary to save fuel. The engine starts automatically when the brake pedal is released.
Manual transmission: switches the engine off automatically while stationary to save fuel. As soon as the clutch pedal is de­pressed, the engine starts automatically.
Parking brake
Applying
The lever automatically engages after being pulled up.
Releasing
Manual transmission: starting
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press on the clutch pedal and shift to
neutral.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
Steptronic transmission: switching off
1. When the vehicle is stationary, apply
the parking brake.
2. Engage selector lever position P.
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Raise lever slightly, press the button and guide the lever down.
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Manual transmission
Shifting
When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push the gearshift lever to the right in order to prevent inadvertent shifting into the 3rd or 4th gear.
Reverse gear
Select only when the vehicle is stationary. To overcome the resistance push the gear-
shift lever dynamically to the left and en­gage reverse gear with a forward shifting movement.
Steptronic transmission
Selector lever positions
Parking position P. R is reverse. Neutral N. Drive mode D. Engage selector lever position P or R only
when the vehicle is stationary. To prevent the vehicle from creeping after
you select a drive mode or reverse, maintain pressure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start.
Steptronic transmission, Sport and manual mode
Sport program: Press the selector lever to the left from se-
lector lever position D. Manual mode:
To shift down: press the selector lever
forward.
To shift up: pull the selector lever rear-
wards.
High beams, headlight flasher, turn signal, roadside parking light
High beams, headlight flasher
Selector lever lock
A lock prevents an inadvertent change from selector lever position P to another selector lever position and, depending on the trans­mission version, inadvertent switching to selector lever position P or R.
To release the lock: with the brake pedal de­pressed, press the button on the front or side of the selector lever.
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Push the lever forward or pull it backward.
High beams on, arrow 1.
The high beams light up when the low beams are switched on.
High beams off/headlight flasher, ar-
row 2.
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Turn signal
On: press the lever past the resistance
point.
Off: lightly tap the lever to the resist-
ance point.
Off: press the lever past the resistance
point in the opposite direction.
Triple turn signal activation: lightly tap
the lever up or down.
Brief signaling: press the lever to the re-
sistance point and hold it there for as long as you want the turn signal to flash.
Canada: roadside parking light
Lights and lighting
Light functions
Symbol Function
Front fog lights.
Automatic headlight control.
Lights off. Daytime running lights.
Parking lights.
Low beams.
Instrument lighting.
Wiper system
To illuminate the vehicle on one side.
On: with the ignition switched off, press
the lever either up or down past the re­sistance point for approx. 2 seconds.
Off: briefly press the lever to the resist-
ance point in the opposite direction.
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Switching the wipers on/off and brief wipe
Switching on
Press the lever up until the desired position is reached.
Resting position of the wipers: posi-
tion 0.
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Rain sensor: position 1. Normal wiper speed: position 2. Fast wiper speed: position 3.
Brief wipe and switching off
Press the lever down.
Switching off: press the lever down until
it reaches its standard position.
Brief wipe: press the lever down from
the standard position.
Rain sensor
Activating/deactivating
Set interval or sensitivity of the rain sensor
Turn the thumbwheel on the wiper lever.
Cleaning the windshield
Pull the lever.
To activate: press the lever up once from its standard position, arrow 1.
To deactivate: press the lever back into the standard position.
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Canada: wiper system
Switching the wipers on/off and brief wipe
Switching on
Tap up the lever or press it past the resist­ance point.
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Normal wiper speed: tap up once. Fast wiper speed: tap up twice or tap
once beyond the resistance point.
Brief wipe and switching off
Press the lever down.
To switch off fast wipe: press down
twice.
To switch off normal wipe: press down
once.
Brief wipe: press down once.
Rain sensor
Activating/deactivating
Set interval or sensitivity of the rain sensor
Turn the thumbwheel on the wiper lever.
Cleaning the windshield
Pull the lever.
Press the button on the wiper lever.
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Climate control
Air conditioner
Button Function
Temperature.
Air conditioning.
Recirculated-air mode.
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Button Function
Controls the air flow, manual.
Controls the air distribution manually.
Windshield defroster.
Automatic climate control
Button Function
Temperature.
Air conditioning.
Maximum cooling.
AUTO program.
Recirculated-air mode.
Controls the air flow, manual.
Air distribution, manual.
Button Function
Windshield defroster.
Rear window defroster.
Refueling stop
Refueling
Fuel cap
1. Grasp the fuel filler flap at the rear edge
and open it.
2. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.
3. Place the fuel cap in the bracket at-
tached to the fuel filler flap.
Gasoline
For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline should be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur content.
Refuel only with unleaded gasoline without metallic additives.
Information on the recommended fuel grade can be found in the Owner's Manual.
Defrosts and defogs the windows.
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Wheels and tires
Tire inflation pressure specifications
For 5-door models: The tire inflation pressure values can be
found on the sign on the door pillar.
Electronic oil measurement
Requirements
A current measured value is available after approx. 30 minutes of driving. During a shorter trip, the status of the last, suffi­ciently long trip is displayed.
Displaying the engine oil level
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Engine oil level"
The engine oil level is displayed.
Adding engine oil
General information
Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehicle before engine oil is added.
Adding engine oil
For 3-door models: The tire inflation pressure values can be
found on the sign on the door pillar.
Checking the tire inflation pressure
Regularly check the tire inflation pressure and correct it as needed:
At least twice a month. Before embarking on an extended trip.
After correcting the tire inflation pressure
Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor. Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor.
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Only add engine oil when the message is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Observe the quantity to be added in the message.
Take care not to add too much engine oil. Observe recommended engine oil types.
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Providing assistance
Hazard warning flashers
The button is located above the Control Dis­play.
Breakdown assistance
MINI Roadside Assistance
This service can be reached around the clock in many countries.
1. "MINI Connected"
2. "MINI Assist"
3. "MINI Roadside Assistance"
The contact to the MINI Roadside Assis­tance is established.
A telephone number is displayed, if needed. Select to dial the telephone number on a connected mobile phone.
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AT A GLANCE Cockpit
Cockpit
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country­specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available
in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op­tions or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
In the vicinity of the steering wheel
1 Power windows 65 2 Exterior mirror operation 76 3 Buttons of the central locking sys-
tem 57
4 Lights
Front fog lights 129
Light switch 126
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Lights off Daytime running lights 128
Parking lights 126
Low beams 126
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Automatic headlight con­trol 127
Cornering light 128 High-beam Assistant 128 Instrument lighting 130
5 Steering wheel buttons, left
Camera-based cruise control on/off 159
Cruise control on/off 165
Speed Limiter 150
Cruise control: to store the speed
Pausing, continuing cruise control
Cruise control: increase speed
Cruise control: reduce speed
Camera-based cruise control: reduce distance
Camera-based cruise control: increase distance
6 Steering column stalk, left
Turn signal 92
Roadside parking lights 127
Onboard Computer 120
7 Instrument cluster 110 8 Steering column stalk, right
Wipers 93 Wiper on Canadian mod-
els 96 Rain sensor 94 Rain sensor on Canadian mod-
els 97 Cleaning windows 94
Rear window wiper in Cana­dian models 95
Rear window wiper 95
Clean the rear window 95
9 Steering wheel buttons, right
Telephone 236
Confirm the selection 120
Selection back 120
Selection next 120
High beams, head­light flasher 92
High-beam Assistant 128
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Increase volume
Reduce volume
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10 Horn, entire surface 11 Adjusting the steering wheel 78
12 Unlocking the hood 273
In the vicinity of the center console
1 Hazard warning system 292
Intelligent Safety 143
2 Control Display 36 3 Radio/Multimedia 4 Glove compartment 196 5 Climate control 179
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6 PDC Park Distance Con-
trol 167 Rearview camera 171 Parking assistant 174 Auto Start/Stop func-
tion 89
Start/stop the engine and switch the ignition on/ off 86
DSC Dynamic Stability Control 154
MINI Driving Modes switch 157
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7 Steptronic transmission selector
lever 102
In the vicinity of the roofliner
Manual transmission gearshift lever 101
8 Controller with buttons 39 9 Parking brake 91
1 Emergency Request,
SOS 293
2 Indicator light, front-seat pas-
senger airbag 135
3 Reading lights 130
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4 Ambient light 130
5 Panoramic glass sunroof 67
6 Interior lights 130
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Central Information Display (CID)
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country­specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op­tions or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
Concept
The Central Information Display (CID) com­bines the functions of a multitude of switches. These functions can be operated via the Controller.
Safety information
Warning
Operating the integrated information sys­tems and communication devices while driving can distract from traffic. It is pos­sible to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of accident. Only use the systems or devices when the traffic situation allows. As warranted, stop and use the systems and devices while the vehicle is stationary.
Input and display
Letters and numbers
Depending on the menu, you can switch be­tween entering upper and lower case let­ters, numbers and characters:
Symbol Function
Insert blank space.
Use voice activation.
Confirm entry.
Without navigation system
Select the symbol.
Entry comparison
When entering names and addresses, the choice is narrowed down with every letter entered and letters may be added automati­cally.
Entries are continuously compared with data stored in the vehicle.
Only those letters are offered during entry for which data is available.
Activating/deactivating the functions
Several menu items are preceded by a checkbox. The checkbox indicates whether the function is activated or deactivated. Se­lecting the menu item activates or deacti­vates the function.
Function is activated.
Function is deactivated.
Change between capital and lower-case letters.
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Status information
General information
The status field can be found in the upper area of the Control Display. Status informa­tion is displayed in the form of symbols.
Radio
Symbol Meaning
HD Radio station is being re-
ceived.
Satellite radio is switched on.
Telephone
Symbol Meaning
Incoming or outgoing call. Missed call.
Signal strength of cellular net-
work.
Symbol flashes: network search. Cellular network is not available. Roaming is active.
SMS text message received.
Message received.
Reminder.
Sending not possible.
Entertainment
Symbol Meaning
Bluetooth audio.
USB audio interface.
Other symbols
Symbol Meaning
Check Control message.
The sound output has been
switched off.
Checking the current vehicle po-
sition.
Control elements
Overview
1 Control Display 2 Controller with buttons
Control Display
General information
To clean the Control Display, follow the care instructions, refer to page 304.
In the case of very high temperatures on the Control Display, for instance due to in­tense solar radiation, the brightness may be reduced down to complete deactivation. Once the temperature is reduced, for in­stance through shade or air conditioning, the normal functions are restored.
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Safety information
NOTICE
Objects in the area in the front of the Con­trol Display can shift and damage the Con­trol Display. There is a risk of damage to property. Do not place objects in the area in front of the Control Display.
Press to select a menu item, for example.
Switching on/off automatically
The Control Display is switched on automat­ically when the vehicle is unlocked or as soon as the Control Display is needed for operation.
In certain situations, the Control Display is switched off automatically, for instance if no operation is performed on the vehicle for several minutes.
Tilt in four directions to switch between
Switching on/off manually
The Control Display can also be switched off manually.
displays, for example.
1. Press the button.
2. "Turn off control display"
Press the Controller or any button on the Controller to switch it back on again.
Controller with navigation system
General information
The buttons can be used to open the menus directly. The Controller can be used to se­lect menu items and enter the settings.
Operation
Turn to switch between menu items, for
example.
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Buttons on the Controller
Button Function
Press once: calls up the main menu.
Press twice: open recently used menus.
Opens the Communication menu.
Opens the Media/Radio menu.
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Button Function
Opens destination input menu for navigation.
Opens navigation map.
Opens the previous display.
Opens the Options menu.
Controller without navigation system
General information
The buttons can be used to open the menus directly. The Controller can be used to se­lect menu items and enter the settings.
Operation
Turn to switch between menu items, for
example.
Tilt in two directions to switch between
displays, for example.
Buttons on the Controller
Button Function
Press once: calls up the main menu.
Press twice: open recently used menus.
Opens the previous display.
Opens the Options menu.
Open the Audio menu.
Press to select a menu item, for example.
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Opens the Phone menu.
Operating via the Controller
Opening the main menu
Press the button.
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Changing between displays
After a menu item is selected, for instance "System settings", a new display appears.
Move the Controller to the left.
The current display closes and the previ­ous display is shown.
Press the button.
The main menu is displayed. All Central Information Display (CID) func-
tions can be called up via the main menu.
Selecting menu items
Highlighted menu items can be selected.
1. Turn the Controller until the desired
menu item is highlighted.
The previous display re-opens.
Move the Controller to the right.
The new display opens.
An arrow indicates that additional displays can be opened.
Opening recently used menus
The recently used menus can be displayed.
Press the button twice.
Opening the Options menu
Press the button.
2. Press the Controller.
Adjusting menu contents
The display of menus "Media/Radio", "Communication" and "MINI Connected" can be adjusted, for instance to remove the en­tries of functions that are not used from the menu.
Via Central Information Display (CID):
1. Select the menu.
2. "Personalize menu"
3. Select desired menu contents to be dis-
played.
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The "Options" menu is displayed. The menu consists of various areas, for in-
stance:
"Media/Radio": control options for the
selected main menu.
"Save station": if applicable, further con-
trol options for the selected menu.
Entering letters and numbers
Input
1. Turn the Controller: select letters or
numbers.
2. : confirm entry.
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Deleting
Symbol Function
Press the Controller: delete
letters or number.
or
Hold the Controller down: de­lete all letters or numbers.
Using alphabetical lists
For alphabetical lists with more than 30 en­tries, the letters for which there is an entry are displayed at the left edge.
1. Turn the Controller to the left or right
quickly. All letters for which there are entries
are displayed on the left edge.
2. Select the first letter of the desired en-
try. The first entry of the selected letter is
displayed.
Programmable memory but­tons
Executing a function
Press the button.
The function will work immediately. This means, for instance that the number is dialed when a phone number is selected.
Displaying the key assignment
Touch buttons with finger. Do not wear gloves or use objects.
The assignment of the buttons is displayed in the upper area of the Control Display.
Deleting the button assignments
1. Press buttons 1 and 6 simultaneously
for approx. 5 seconds.
2. "OK"
General information
The Central Information Display (CID) func­tions can be stored on the programmable memory buttons and called up directly, for instance radio stations, phone numbers, and menu entries.
Settings are stored for the driver profile currently used.
Storing a function
1. Select the function via the Central Infor-
mation Display (CID).
2. Press and hold the desired but-
ton, until a signal sounds.
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General settings
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country­specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op­tions or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
Language
Setting the language
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. If necessary, "Language"
4. "Language:"
5. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.
Time
Setting the time
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Date and time"
4. "Time:"
5. Turn the Controller until the desired
hours are displayed.
6. Press the Controller.
7. Turn the Controller until the desired mi-
nutes are displayed.
8. Press the Controller.
Setting the time format
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Date and time"
4. "Time format:"
5. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.
Date
Setting the date
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Date and time"
4. "Date:"
5. Turn the Controller until the desired day
is displayed.
6. Press the Controller.
7. Make the settings for the month and
year.
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Setting the date format
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Date and time"
4. "Date format:"
5. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.
Setting the units of measure­ment
You can set the units of measurement for some values, for example, consumption, dis­tances and temperature.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Units"
4. Select the desired menu item.
5. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.
Activating/deactivating
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Vehicle tracking"
4. "Vehicle tracking"
5. Select the desired setting.
Activating/deactivating popup windows
For some functions, popup windows are dis­played automatically on the Control Display. Some of these popup windows can be acti­vated or deactivated.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Pop-ups"
4. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.
Control Display
Activating/deactivating the display of the current vehicle position
Concept
If vehicle tracking has been activated, the current vehicle position can be displayed in the MINI Connected app.
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Brightness
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Displays"
4. "Control display"
5. "Brightness at night"
6. Turn the Controller until the desired
brightness is set.
7. Press the Controller.
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The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.
Depending on the light conditions, the brightness settings may not be clearly visi­ble.
Screensaver
If no entries are made via the Central Infor­mation Display (CID), a screensaver can be displayed after an adjustable time.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Displays"
4. "Control display"
5. "Screensaver"
6. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.
Messages
Concept
The menu centrally displays all messages ar­riving in the vehicle in list form.
General information
The following messages can be displayed:
Traffic messages. Check Control messages. Messages on service notifications. Messages from the vehicle manufac-
turer.
Messages are additionally displayed in the status field.
Retrieving messages
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "Notifications"
2. Select the desired message.
The menu in which the message is dis­played will open.
Deleting messages
All messages, except Check Control mes­sages or messages from the vehicle manu­facturer, can be deleted from the list.
Check Control messages or messages from the vehicle manufacturer are displayed as long as they are relevant.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "Notifications"
2. Select the desired message.
3. Press the button.
4. "Delete this notification" or "Delete all
notifications"
Adjusting
The following settings can be adjusted:
Select the applications, from which mes-
sages will be permitted.
Sort the messages according to date or
priority.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Notifications"
4. Select the desired setting.
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Data protection
Data transfer
Concept
The vehicle offers various functions which require data to be transferred to MINI or a service provider. The data transfer can be deactivated for some functions.
General information
With data transfer deactivated, the respec­tive function cannot be used.
Only make these settings while stationary.
Activating/deactivating
Follow the instructions on the Control Dis­play.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Data privacy"
4. Select the desired setting.
Deleting personal data in the vehicle
Concept
Depending on the usage, the vehicle stores personal data, such as stored radio stations. This personal data can be permanently de­leted via the Central Information Display (CID).
General information
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the following data is deleted:
Driver profile settings. Stored radio stations. Stored programmable memory buttons.
Travel and Onboard Computer informa-
tion.
Phone book.
Altogether, the deletion of the data can take up to 15 minutes.
Functional requirement
Data can only be deleted while stationary.
Deleting data
Note and follow the instructions on the Con­trol Display.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Data privacy"
4. "Delete personal data"
5. "Delete personal data"
6. "OK"
7. Exit and lock the vehicle.
The deletion process takes 15 minutes to complete.
If not all data was deleted, repeat the dele­tion.
Canceling deletion
Start the engine to cancel deletion of the data.
Connections
Concept
Various connection types are available for using mobile devices in the vehicle. The connection type to select depends on the mobile device and the desired function.
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General information
The following overview shows possible functions and the suitable connection types for them. The scope of functions depends on the mobile device.
Function Connec-
tion type
Making calls via the hands­free system.
Using phone functions via the Central Information Dis­play (CID).
Playing music from the smartphone or the audio player.
USB storage device: Playing music.
The following connection types require one­time pairing with the vehicle:
Bluetooth.
Paired devices are automatically recognized later on and connected to the vehicle.
Bluetooth.
Bluetooth or USB.
USB.
Safety information
Warning
Operating the integrated information sys­tems and communication devices while driving can distract from traffic. It is pos­sible to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of accident. Only use the systems or devices when the traffic situation allows. As warranted, stop and use the systems and devices while the vehicle is stationary.
Compatible devices
General information
Malfunctions may occur with devices not listed or deviating software versions.
Displaying the vehicle identification number and software part number
When looking for compatible devices, you may have to state the vehicle identification number and the software part number. These numbers can be displayed in the ve­hicle.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
5. "Bluetooth® info"
6. "System information"
Bluetooth connection
Functional requirements
Compatible device, refer to page 46,
with Bluetooth interface.
The vehicle key is in the vehicle. The device is ready for operation. Bluetooth is activated on the device and
in the vehicle, refer to page 46.
Bluetooth presettings, such as visibility,
may be required on the device; refer to the owner's manual of the device.
Switching on Bluetooth
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
46
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
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4. "Settings"
5. "Bluetooth®"
Pairing the mobile device with the vehicle
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Connect new device"
5. Select the functions for which the de-
vice will be used:
"Telephone" "Bluetooth® audio"
The vehicle's Bluetooth name is dis­played on the Control Display.
6. On the mobile device, search for Blue-
tooth devices in the vicinity. The Bluetooth name of the vehicle ap-
pears on the mobile device display. Select the Bluetooth name of the vehi-
cle.
7. Depending on the mobile device, a con-
trol number is displayed or the control number must be entered.
Compare the control number dis-
played on the Control Display with the control number on the display of the device.
Confirm the control number on the device and on the Control Display.
Enter and confirm the same control
number on the device and via the Central Information Display (CID).
The device is connected and displayed in the device list.
If connection was not successful: Fre­quently Asked Questions, refer to page 47.
Frequently Asked Questions
All requirements are met and all required steps were completed in the specified order. Despite that, the mobile device does not function as expected.
In this case, the following explanations can help:
Why could the mobile phone not be paired or connected?
There are too many Bluetooth devices
connected to the mobile phone or vehi­cle.
In the vehicle, delete Bluetooth connec­tions with other devices.
Delete all known Bluetooth connections from the device list on the mobile phone and start a new device search.
The mobile phone is in power-save mode
or has only a limited remaining battery life.
Charge the mobile phone.
Why does the mobile phone no longer re­act?
The applications on the mobile phone do
not function anymore. Switch the mobile phone off and on
again.
Possibly too high or too low ambient
temperatures for mobile phone opera­tion.
Do not subject the mobile phone to ex­treme ambient temperatures.
Why can phone functions not be used via the Central Information Display (CID)?
The mobile phone may not be properly
configured, for instance as Bluetooth au­dio device.
Connect the mobile phone with the tele­phone function.
Why are no or not all phone book entries displayed or why are they incomplete?
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Transmission of the phone book entries
is not yet complete.
It is possible that only the phone book
entries of the mobile phone or the SIM card are transmitted.
It may not be possible to display phone
book entries with special characters.
It may not be possible to transmit con-
tacts from social networks.
The number of phone book entries to be
stored is too high.
Data volume of the contact too large, for
instance due to stored information such as notes.
Reduce the data volume of the contact.
A mobile phone is only connected as an
audio source. Reconfigure the mobile phone and con-
nect it with the telephone function.
How can the phone connection quality be improved?
The strength of the Bluetooth signal on
the mobile phone can be adjusted, de­pending on the mobile phone.
If all points in this list have been checked and the required function is still not availa­ble, contact the hotline, a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
USB connection
General information
The following mobile devices can be con­nected to the USB port:
Mobile phones. Audio devices with USB port, for in-
stance MP3 players.
USB storage devices.
Common file systems are supported. FAT32 and exFAT are the recommended formats.
A connected USB storage device will be supplied with charge current via the USB port if the device supports this. Follow the maximum charge current of the USB port.
USB ports with data transfer can be used to play the music files via USB Audio.
Follow the following when connecting:
Do not use force when plugging the con-
nector into the USB port.
Use a flexible adapter cable. Protect the USB storage device against
mechanical damage.
Due to the large number of USB storage
devices available on the market, it can-
not be guaranteed that every device is
operable on the vehicle.
Do not expose USB storage devices to
extreme environmental conditions, such
as very high temperatures; refer to the
owner's manual of the device.
Due to the many different compression
techniques, proper playback of the me-
dia stored on the USB storage device
cannot be guaranteed in all cases.
To ensure proper transmission of the
stored data, do not charge a USB storage
device via the onboard socket, when it
is connected to the USB port.
Depending on how the USB storage de-
vice is being used, settings may be re-
quired on the USB storage device, refer
to the owner's manual of the device. Not compatible USB media:
USB hard drives. USB hubs. USB memory card readers with multiple
slots.
HFS-formatted or NTFS-formatted USB
storage devices.
Devices such as fans or lamps.
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Functional requirement
Compatible device, refer to page 46, with USB port.
Connecting the device
Connect the USB device using a suitable adapter cable to a USB port, refer to page 195.
The USB device is connected to the vehicle and displayed in the device list.
Managing mobile devices
General information
After one-time pairing, the devices are
automatically recognized and recon­nected when the ignition is switched on.
The data stored on the SIM card or in
the mobile phone is transferred to the vehicle after recognition.
For some devices, certain settings may
be necessary, for instance authorization, see owner's manual of the device.
Displaying the device list
All devices paired and/or connected with the vehicle are displayed in the device list.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
A symbol indicates, for which function a de­vice is used.
Symbol Function
"Telephone" "Bluetooth® audio"
Configuring the device
Functions can be activated or deactivated for paired and connected devices.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. Select the desired device.
5. Select the desired setting.
If a function is assigned to a device, the
function will be deactivated where appro-
priate for a device that is already connected
and the device will be disconnected.
Disconnecting the device
The device's connection to the vehicle is
disconnected.
The device remains paired and can be con-
nected again, refer to page 49.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. Select device.
5. "Disconnect device"
Connecting the device
A disconnected device can be reconnected.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. Select device.
5. "Connect device"
The functions that were assigned to the de-
vice before disconnecting are assigned to
the device when it is reconnected. The func-
tions may be deactivated on a device al-
ready connected.
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Deleting the device
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. Select device.
5. "Delete device"
The device is disconnected and removed from the device list.
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Owner's Manual media AT A GLANCE
Owner's Manual media
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country­specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op­tions or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
General information
You can use the following media formats to call up the content in the Owner's Manual:
Printed Owner's Manual, refer to
page 51.
Printed Owner's Manual
Concept
The printed Owner's Manual describes all standard, country-specific, and optional fea­tures offered with the series.
General information
The Owner's Manual for Navigation, Enter­tainment, and Communication can be ob­tained as a printed book from the service center.
Supplementary Owner's Manuals
Also follow the Supplementary Owner's Manuals, which are included in addition to the onboard literature.
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Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country­specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op­tions or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
Vehicle key
General information
The vehicle is supplied with two vehicle keys with integrated key.
Each vehicle key contains a replaceable bat­tery, refer to page 55.
Depending on the equipment and country version, various settings, refer to page 62, can be configured for the button functions.
A personal driver profile, refer to page 61, for each vehicle key is stored in the vehicle.
To provide information on maintenance re­quirements, the service data is stored in the vehicle key, refer to page 281.
To prevent possible locking in of the vehicle key, take the vehicle key with you when ex­iting the vehicle.
Safety information
Warning
People or animals in the vehicle can lock the doors from the inside and lock them­selves in. In this case, the vehicle cannot be opened from the outside. There is a risk of injury. Take the vehicle key with you so that the vehicle can be opened from the outside.
Warning
Unlocking from the inside is only possible with special knowledge.
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehicle while being exposed to extreme temperatures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock the vehicle from the outside when there are people in it.
Warning
Unattended children or animals in the ve­hicle can cause the vehicle to move and endanger themselves and traffic, for in­stance due to the following actions:
Pressing the Start/Stop button. Releasing the parking brake. Opening and closing the doors or
windows.
Engaging selector lever position N. Using vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.
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Overview
1 Unlocking 2 Locking 3 Unlocking the tailgate
4 Panic mode
Unlocking
Press the button on the vehicle key.
Depending on the settings, refer to page 62, the following access points are unlocked.
Driver's door and fuel filler flap.
Press the button on the vehicle key again to unlock the other vehicle access
points.
All doors, tailgate, and fuel filler flap.
In addition, the following functions are exe­cuted:
Unlocking is confirmed by the turn sig-
nals and the horn. This function must be
activated in the settings, refer to
page 62.
The settings stored in the driver profile,
refer to page 61, are applied.
The interior lights, refer to page 130,
and the MINI logo projection are
switched on, provided that the interior
lights were not switched off manually.
Depending on the settings, the welcome
light and pathway lighting, refer to page 127, are switched on.
Exterior mirrors folded through conven-
ient closing are folded open.
The alarm system, refer to page 63, is
switched off.
The light functions may depend on the am­bient brightness.
Convenient opening
Press and hold the button on the ve­hicle key after unlocking.
The windows and the glass sunroof are opened, as long as the button on the vehicle key is pressed.
Locking
1. Close the driver's door.
2. Press the button on the vehicle
key.
The following functions are executed:
All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler
flap are locked.
Locking is confirmed by the turn signals
and the horn. This function must be ac­tivated in the settings, refer to page 62.
The alarm system, refer to page 63, is
switched on.
If the engine or ignition is still switched on when you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn honks twice. In this case, the engine or ig­nition must be switched off by means of the Start/Stop button.
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Safety information
Warning
With convenient closing, body parts can be jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of the doors is clear during convenient closing.
Closing
Press and hold the button on the ve­hicle key in the area close to the ve­hicle.
The windows and the glass sunroof are closed, as long as the button on the vehicle key is pressed.
The exterior mirrors are folded in.
Switch on interior lights and courtesy light
Press the button on the vehicle key with the vehicle locked.
The MINI logo projection is also switched on.
These functions are not available if the inte­rior lights were switched off manually.
The light functions may depend on the am­bient brightness.
After locking, wait 10 seconds before press­ing the button again.
Tailgate
Depending on the vehicle equipment and country version, it is possible to specify whether the tailgate can be unlocked with the vehicle key and how the vehicle doors will respond to this. To perform settings, re­fer to page 62.
Safety information
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of the tail­gate is clear during opening and closing.
NOTICE
The tailgate swings back and up when it opens. There is a risk of damage to prop­erty. Make sure that the area of movement of the tailgate is clear during opening and closing.
NOTICE
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the windows and heat conductors while driv­ing. There is a risk of damage to property. Cover the edges and ensure that pointed objects do not hit the windows.
Opening
Press and hold the button on the ve­hicle key for approx. 1 second.
The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung upward.
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehi­cle, do not place the remote control in the cargo area.
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Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation.
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Press the button on the vehicle
key and hold for at least 3 sec­onds.
Briefly press the button on the vehicle
key three times in succession.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Replacing the battery
1. Remove the integrated key from the ve-
hicle key, refer to page 57.
2. Slide the integrated key into the open-
ing and raise the cover. The battery compartment is accessible.
3. Slide the integrated key in the cover of
the battery compartment and raise the cover.
4. Push battery in the direction of the ar-
row using a pointed object and lift it out.
5. Insert a type CR 2032 battery with the
positive side facing up.
6. Insert lid and cover.
7. Push the integrated key into the vehicle
key until it engages.
Have old batteries disposed of by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair
shop or take them to a collection point.
Additional vehicle keys
Additional vehicle keys are available from a service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Loss of vehicle keys
A lost vehicle key can be blocked and re­placed by a dealer’s service center or an­other qualified service center or repair shop.
Malfunction
General information
A Check Control message is displayed. Vehicle key recognition by the vehicle may
malfunction under the following circum­stances:
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The battery of the vehicle key is dis-
charged. For replacing the battery, refer to page 55.
Interference of the radio connection
from transmission towers or other equipment with high transmitting power.
Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal
objects. Do not transport the vehicle key to-
gether with metal objects.
Interference of the radio connection
from mobile phones or other electronic devices in direct proximity to the vehi­cle key.
Do not transport the vehicle key to­gether with electronic devices.
Interference of radio transmission by a
charging process of mobile devices, for instance charging of a mobile phone.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can be unlocked and locked from the outside with the integrated key, refer to page 56.
Starting the engine via emergency detection of the Vehicle key
2. If the vehicle key is detected:
Start the engine within 10 seconds.
If the vehicle key is not recognized, slightly change the position of the vehicle key and repeat the procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What precautions can be taken to be able to open a vehicle with an accidentally locked in vehicle key?
The options provided by the Remote
Services of the MINI Connected app in­clude the ability to lock and unlock a ve­hicle.
This requires an active MINI Connected contract and the MINI Connected app must be installed on a smartphone.
Unlocking the vehicle can be requested
via the MINI Connected Call Center. An active MINI Connected contract is
required.
Integrated key
General information
The driver's door can be locked and un­locked without the vehicle key using the integrated key.
It is not possible to start the engine if the vehicle key has not been detected.
Proceed as follows in this case:
1. Hold the vehicle key against the mark
on the steering column as shown. Pay attention to the display in the instru­ment cluster.
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Safety information
Warning
Unlocking from the inside is only possible with special knowledge.
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehicle while being exposed to extreme temperatures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock the vehicle from the outside when there are people in it.
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NOTICE
The door lock is permanently joined with the door. The door handle can be moved. When pulling the door handle with the integrated key inserted, paint or the integrated key can be damaged. There is a risk of damage to property. Remove the integrated key before pulling the outside door handle.
The other doors must be unlocked or locked from the inside.
Alarm system
The alarm system is not switched on if the vehicle is locked with the integrated key.
The alarm system is triggered when the door is opened, if the vehicle has been un­locked via the door lock.
Removing
Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the integrated key, arrow 2.
Locking/unlocking via the door lock
1. Remove lid on the door lock.
To do this, slide the integrated key into the opening from below and remove the lid.
Buttons for the central locking system
General information
In the event of a severe accident, the vehi­cle is automatically unlocked. The hazard warning system and interior lights come on.
Overview
Buttons for the central locking system.
Locking
Press the button with the front doors closed.
2. Unlock or lock the door lock using the
integrated key.
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Unlocking
Press the button.
Opening
Press button to unlock the doors
together, and then pull the door handle above the armrest.
Front doors: pull the door handle on the
door to open the door. The other doors remain locked.
Back doors: pull twice on the door han-
dle on the door to be opened; the first time unlocks the door, the second time opens it. The other doors remain locked.
Comfort Access
Concept
The vehicle can be accessed without operat­ing the vehicle key.
Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your pants pocket, is sufficient.
The vehicle automatically detects the vehi­cle key when it is in close proximity or in the car's interior.
General information
Comfort Access supports the following functions:
Unlocking and locking the vehicle. Convenient closing. Open the tailgate.
The next unlocking and locking cycle is
not possible until after approx. 2 sec­onds.
Unlocking
On the driver's or front passenger's outer door handle, press the button.
Depending on the settings, refer to page 62, only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap may be unlocked. Unlike when unlocking using the vehicle key, pressing the button on the outer door han­dle again does not unlock the other vehicle access points. Rather, the vehicle is locked again.
If the vehicle was locked automatically after driving off or with the button of the central locking system from the inside, note the fol­lowing: if a door on a locked vehicle is opened from the inside with the door opener, pressing the button on the outer door handle will first lock the vehicle again. To unlock, the button on the outer door han­dle must be pressed again.
Functional requirements
To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must
be outside of the vehicle near the doors.
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Locking
On the driver's or front passenger's outer door handle, press the button.
Convenient closing
Safety information
Warning
With convenient closing, body parts can be jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of the doors is clear during convenient closing.
Closing
To open the tailgate
General information
If the tailgate is opened via Comfort Access, locked doors are not unlocked.
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehi­cle, do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
Safety information
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of the tail­gate is clear during opening and closing.
NOTICE
The tailgate swings back and up when it opens. There is a risk of damage to prop­erty. Make sure that the area of movement of the tailgate is clear during opening and closing.
Press and hold down the button on the driv­er's or front passenger's outer door handle.
In addition to locking, the windows and glass sunroof will be closed.
The exterior mirrors are folded in.
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Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the windows and heat conductors while driv­ing. There is a risk of damage to property. Cover the edges and ensure that pointed objects do not hit the windows.
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Opening
Press button next on tailgate.
The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung upward.
Malfunction
Vehicle key recognition by the vehicle may malfunction under the following circum­stances:
The battery of the vehicle key is dis-
charged. For replacing the battery, refer to page 55.
Interference of the radio connection
from transmission towers or other equipment with high transmitting power.
Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal
objects. Do not transport the vehicle key to-
gether with metal objects.
Interference of the radio connection
from mobile phones or other electronic devices in direct proximity to the vehi­cle key.
Do not transport the vehicle key to­gether with electronic devices.
Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the locking request recognition function on the door handles.
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock the vehicle using the buttons of the ve­hicle key or use the integrated key, refer to page 56.
Tailgate
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehi­cle, do not place the remote control in the cargo area.
Depending on the vehicle equipment and country version, it is possible to specify whether the tailgate can be unlocked with the vehicle key and how the vehicle doors will respond to this. To perform settings, re­fer to page 62.
Safety information
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of the tail­gate is clear during opening and closing.
NOTICE
The tailgate swings back and up when it opens. There is a risk of damage to prop­erty. Make sure that the area of movement of the tailgate is clear during opening and closing.
NOTICE
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the windows and heat conductors while driv­ing. There is a risk of damage to property. Cover the edges and ensure that pointed objects do not hit the windows.
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Opening and closing
Opening from the outside
Without Comfort Access: unlock vehicle.
With Comfort Access: unlock the vehi­cle or have the vehicle key with you.
Press button next on tailgate.
Press and hold the button on the
vehicle key for approx. 1 second.
Depending on the setting, the doors may also be unlocked. Unlocking with the ve­hicle key, refer to page 54.
The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung upward.
Opening from the inside
With Steptronic transmission: With the vehicle stationary, press
the button in the driver's floor area. If the vehicle is locked, selector lever posi-
tion P must be engaged first.
With manual transmission:
With the vehicle stationary, press the button in the driver's floor area twice in quick succession.
Closing
Recessed grips on the interior trim of the tailgate can be used to conveniently pull down the tailgate.
Driver profiles
Concept
In the driver profiles, individual settings for several drivers can be stored and called up again when required.
General information
There are three driver profiles with which personal vehicle settings can be stored. Ev­ery vehicle key has been assigned one of these driver profiles.
If the vehicle is unlocked using the vehicle key, the assigned personal driver profile will be activated. All settings stored in the driver profile are automatically applied.
If several drivers use their own vehicle keys, the vehicle will apply the personal set­tings as it is being unlocked. These settings are also restored, if the vehicle has been used in the meantime by a person with a different vehicle key.
Changes to the settings are automatically stored in the driver profile currently acti­vated.
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Functional requirements
For the system to be able to identify the driver profile associated to a particular driver, the detected vehicle key must be clearly allocated to the driver.
This is the case when:
The driver is only carrying his or her
own vehicle key.
The driver unlocks the vehicle. The driver gets into the vehicle through
the driver's door.
Adjusting
The settings for the following systems and functions are stored in the active profile. The scope of storable settings depends on country and equipment.
Unlocking and locking. Lights. Radio. Instrument cluster. Programmable memory buttons. Volumes, tone. Control Display. Climate control. PDC Park Distance Control. Rearview camera. MINI Driving Modes. Intelligent Safety.
System limits
A clear assignment between the vehicle key and driver may not be possible in the fol­lowing cases, for example.
The passenger unlocks the vehicle with
his or her own vehicle key, but another person is driving.
The driver unlocks the vehicle via Com-
fort Access and has multiple vehicle keys with him or her.
The driver changes, but the vehicle is
not locked and unlocked.
Multiple vehicle keys are located out-
side of the vehicle.
Adjusting
General information
Depending on the package and country ver­sion, various settings are available for the vehicle key functions.
These settings are stored for the driver pro­file, refer to page 61, currently used.
Unlocking
Doors
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
4. "Driver's door" or "All doors"
5. Select the desired setting: "Driver's door only"
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked. Pressing again unlocks the entire vehicle.
"All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
Tailgate
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
4.
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The text next to the symbol indicates the current setting.
5. Select the desired setting: "Tailgate"
Only the tailgate is unlocked.
"Tailgate and door(s)"
The tailgate and the doors are un­locked.
"Tailgate opens after unlocking"
The vehicle must be unlocked before the tailgate can be used with the ve­hicle key.
"Button lock"
It is not possible to use the tailgate via the vehicle key.
Depending on the vehicle equipment and country version, this setting may not be of­fered.
Automatic locking
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
4. Select the desired setting: "Lock automatically"
The vehicle locks automatically after a while if no door is opened after un­locking.
"Lock after starting to drive"
The vehicle locks automatically after you drive off.
Automatic unlocking
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
4. "Unlock at end of trip"
After the engine is switched off by pressing the Start/Stop button, the locked vehicle is automatically un­locked.
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
4. Deactivate or activate the desired con-
firmation signals.
"Flash for lock/unlock"
Unlocking is signaled by two flashes, locking by one.
With alarm system:
"Acoustic signal for lock/unlock" Unlocking is signaled by one honk of
the horn.
Alarm system
General information
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm system reacts to the following changes:
Unauthorized opening of a door, the
hood or the tailgate.
Movements in the car's interior. Changes in the vehicle tilt, for instance,
during attempts at stealing a wheel or when towing the vehicle.
Disconnected battery voltage. Improper use of the socket for Onboard
Diagnosis.
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Locking the vehicle while a device is
connected to the socket for the OBD On­board-Diagnosis. For socket for the OBD Onboard Diagnosis, refer to page 282.
The alarm system signals these changes vis­ually and acoustically:
Acoustic alarm:
Depending on local regulations, the acoustic alarm may be suppressed.
Visual alarm:
By flashing of the hazard warning sys­tem and headlights, where required.
Do not modify the system to ensure func­tion of the alarm system.
Overview
Indicator light on the interior mirror.
Switching on/off
The alarm system is switched on or off as soon as the vehicle is locked with the vehi­cle key or unlocked or locked via Comfort Access.
Opening the doors with the alarm system switched on
The alarm system is triggered when a door is opened if the door was unlocked using the integrated key in the door lock.
Switching off the alarm, refer to page 65.
Opening the tailgate with the alarm system switched on
The tailgate can be opened even when the alarm system is switched on.
After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and monitored again provided the doors are locked. The hazard warning system flashes once.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press the button on the vehicle
key and hold for at least 3 sec­onds.
Briefly press the button on the vehicle
key three times in succession.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Signals of the indicator light
The indicator light flashes briefly every
2 seconds: The alarm system is switched on.
Indicator light flashes for approx.
10 seconds, then it flashes briefly every 2 seconds:
Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor are not active, as doors, hood, or tailgate are not correctly closed. Cor­rectly closed access points are secured.
When the still open access points are closed, the interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor will be switched on.
The indicator light goes out after un-
locking: The vehicle has not been tampered with.
The indicator light flashes after unlock-
ing until the engine ignition is switched on, but no longer than approx. 5 mi­nutes:
An alarm has been triggered.
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Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm system responds in situations
such as attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehicle is towed.
Interior motion sensor
The windows and the glass sunroof must be closed for the system to function properly.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
General information
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor can trigger an alarm, although no un­authorized action occurred.
Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:
In automatic vehicle washes. In duplex garages. During transport on trains carrying ve-
hicles, at sea or on a trailer.
With animals in the vehicle. When the vehicle is locked after start of
fueling. The tilt alarm sensor and the interior mo-
tion sensor can be switched off in such sit­uations.
Switching off the alarm
Unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key. Unlock the vehicle with the integrated
key and switch on the ignition using the emergency detection of the vehicle key, refer to page 55.
With Comfort Access: if you have the
vehicle key with you, unlock the vehicle using the button on the driver's side or passenger side door.
Power windows
General information
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the windows are automatically closed ex­cept a gap.
Safety information
Warning
When operating the windows, body parts and objects can be jammed. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Make sure that the area of movement of the windows is clear during opening and closing.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
Press the button on the vehicle key within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle is locked.
The indicator light lights up for approx. 2 seconds and then continues to flash.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor are switched off until the vehicle is locked again.
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Overview
On 3-door models
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Power windows
On 5-door models
Power windows
Safety switch
Opening
Press the switch to the resistance
point. The window opens while the switch is
being held.
Press the switch beyond the resist-
ance point. The window opens automatically. Press-
ing the switch again stops the motion.
Convenient opening with the vehicle key, refer to page 53.
Closing
Pull the switch to the resistance
point. The window closes while the switch is
being held.
Pull the switch beyond the resist-
ance point.
The window closes automatically if the door is closed. Pulling the switch again stops the motion.
Convenient closing with the vehicle key, re­fer to page 54.
Closing via Comfort Access, refer to page 59.
Jam protection system
Concept
The jam protection prevents objects or body parts becoming jammed between the door frame and window while a window is being closed.
General information
If resistance or a blockage is detected while a window is being closed, the closing action is interrupted.
The window opens slightly.
Safety information
Warning
Accessories on the windows such as an­tennas can impact jam protection. There is a risk of injury. Do not install accessories in the area of movement of the windows.
Closing without the jam protection system
In case of danger from the outside or if ice might prevent normal closing, proceed as follows:
1. Pull the switch past the resistance
point and hold it there. The window closes with limited jam pro-
tection. If the closing force exceeds a specific threshold, closing is inter­rupted.
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2. Pull the switch past the resistance
point again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it there.
The window closes without jam protec­tion.
On 5-door models: safety switch
General information
The safety switch can be used to prevent children, for instance from opening and closing the rear windows using the switches in the rear.
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the safety function is switched off automati­cally.
Switching on/off
Press the button. The LED lights up if the safety func-
tion is switched on.
Malfunction
General information
In certain situations a window can only be operated to a limited extent.
After a power failure during the opening
or closing process, the a window can only be operated to a limited extent. The system must be initialized in this case.
The power window motors are equipped
with overheating protection. If a win­dow is opened and closed several times within a short period of time, the over­heating protection switches the motor off temporarily. Depending on the de­gree of overheating, it may only be pos­sible to close the window or it may not be possible to operate it at all.
In this case: allow the power window motor to cool down.
Initializing the system
The system can be initialized when the ve­hicle is stationary and the engine is run­ning.
During initialization, the affected window closes without jam protection.
Warning
When operating the windows, body parts and objects can be jammed. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Make sure that the area of movement of the windows is clear during opening and closing.
1. Open the affected window completely.
2. Pull the switch to the resistance
point and hold. The window closes.
3. Continue holding the switch pulled
to the resistance point. The window opens and closes once or
twice after approx. 15 seconds, depend­ing on the vehicle's equipment.
4. Release switch.
Panoramic glass sunroof
General information
In the event of a severe accident, the glass sunroof is automatically closed.
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Safety information
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating the glass sunroof. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of the glass sunroof is clear during opening and closing.
Overview
Tilting the glass sunroof
Press back the switch up to or beyond the resistance point and release it.
The glass sunroof is raised.
Opening glass sunroof
When the glass sunroof is closed
Press the switch back beyond the resistance point and re­lease it twice.
The glass sunroof is opened. Pressing the switch again
stops the motion.
With the glass sunroof completely raised
Slide switch back to the re-
sistance point and hold. The glass sunroof is
opened as long as the switch is pressed.
Press the switch back beyond the resist-
ance point and release it. The glass sunroof is opened. Pressing the switch again stops the mo-
tion.
Comfort position
In some models, the wind noises in the car's interior are lowest when the glass sunroof is not fully open. In these models, the auto­matic function initially only opens the glass sunroof up to this comfort position.
Pressing the switch again opens the glass sunroof fully.
Closing glass sunroof
With the glass sunroof open
Slide switch forward to the
resistance point and hold. The glass sunroof is closed
as long as the switch is pressed and stops in the raised position.
Press the switch forward beyond the re-
sistance point and release it. The glass sunroof is closed and stops in
the raised position. Pressing the switch again stops the mo-
tion.
Press the switch forward beyond the re-
sistance point and release it twice. The glass sunroof is closed.
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Pressing the switch again stops the mo­tion.
With the glass sunroof completely raised
Press the switch forward be­yond the resistance point and release it.
The glass sunroof is closed.
Jam protection system
Concept
The jam protection prevents objects or body parts from becoming jammed between the roof and glass sunroof while the glass sun­roof is closing.
General information
If resistance or a blockage is detected while the glass sunroof is being closed, the clos­ing action is interrupted.
The glass sunroof opens slightly.
sunroof closes without jam protection. Make sure that the closing area is clear.
Initializing after a power interruption
After a power failure during the opening or closing process, the glass sunroof can only be operated to a limited extent. The system must be initialized in this case. MINI rec­ommends having this work performed only by a dealer's service center or another quali­fied service center or repair shop.
Closing without the jam protection system
If there is an external danger, proceed as follows:
1. Push the switch forward past the resist-
ance point and hold it. The glass sunroof closes with limited
jam protection. If the closing force ex­ceeds a specific threshold, closing is in­terrupted.
2. Push the switch forward again past the
resistance point and hold until the glass
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Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country­specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op­tions or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
Sitting safely
An ideal seating position that meets the needs of the occupants can make a vital contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
In the event of an accident, the correct seat­ing position plays an important role. Follow the information in the following chapters:
Seats, refer to page 70. Safety belts, refer to page 72. Head restraints, refer to page 74. Airbags, refer to page 132.
Warning
With a backrest inclined too far to the rear, the efficacy of the safety belt can no longer be ensured. There is a risk of slid­ing under the safety belt in an accident. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Adjust the seat prior to starting the trip. Adjust the backrest so that it is in the most upright position as possible and do not adjust again while driving.
Warning
There is a risk of jamming when moving the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Make sure that the area of movement of the seat is clear prior to any adjustment.
Adjusting seats
Overview
Front seats
Safety information
Warning
Seat adjustments while driving can lead to unexpected movements of the seat. Vehi­cle control could be lost. There is a risk of accident. Only adjust the seat on the driv­er's side when the vehicle is stationary.
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1 Forward/backward 2 Thigh support 3 Height 4 Backrest tilt
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Forward/backward
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the de­sired direction.
After releasing the lever, move the seat for­ward or back slightly making sure it en­gages properly.
Height
Lumbar support
The curvature of the seat backrest can be adjusted in a way that it supports the lum­bar region of the spine. The lower back and the spine are supported for upright posture.
Turn the wheel in order to increase or de­crease the curvature.
Thigh support
Pull the lever up or press it down as often as needed to reach the desired height.
Backrest tilt
Pull the lever, and apply your weight to the backrest or lift it off, as necessary.
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Pull the lever at the front of the seat and ad­just the thigh support.
In 3-door models: entering the rear
Safety information
Warning
There is a risk of jamming when moving the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Make sure that the area of movement of the seat is clear prior to any adjustment.
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Front seat heating
Warning
Unexpected movements of the rear seat backrest while driving may occur if the rear seat backrest is unlocked. Vehicle control could be lost. There is a risk of in­jury. Fold back and lock the rear seat back­rests before driving.
Overview
Fold the seat backrest forward
1. Pull lever up to the stop.
Seat heating
Switching on
Press the button once for each tem­perature level.
The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit.
2. Fold the seat backrest forward.
3. Push the seat forward.
Original position
The driver's seat features a mechanical memory function for forward/back and backrest adjustment.
1. Push the seat back into the original po-
sition.
2. Fold back the backrest to lock the seat.
If the backrest is folded back when the seat is not yet in the original position, the seat engages in the current position. In this case, manually adjust longitudinal direction, refer to page 71.
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 minutes after a stop, seat heating is acti­vated automatically with the temperature selected last.
When GREEN Mode is activated, refer to page 215, the heating output is reduced.
Switching off
Press and hold the button until the LEDs go out.
Safety belts
Number of safety belts and safety belt buckles
The vehicle is fitted with four or five safety belts to ensure occupants' safety. However, they can only offer protection when ad­justed correctly.
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The two outer safety belt buckles of the rear seat are intended for the persons sitting on the left and right.
The center safety belt buckle of the rear seat is intended for the person sitting in the middle.
General information
Always make sure that safety belts are be­ing worn by all occupants before driving off. Although airbags enhance safety by provid­ing added protection, they are not a substi­tute for safety belts.
If needed, disengage the safety belt in the rear from the belt buckle on the side.
The upper shoulder strap's anchorage point will be correct for adult seat occupants of every build if the seat is correctly adjusted.
Safety information
Warning
Use of a safety belt to buckle more than one person will potentially defeat the abil­ity of the safety belt to serve its protective function. There is a risk of injuries or dan­ger to life. Do not allow more than one per­son to wear a single safety belt. Infants and children are not allowed on an occu­pant's lap, but must be transported and se­cured in designated child restraint sys­tems.
danger to life. Make sure that all occu­pants are wearing safety belts correctly.
Warning
With a rear backrest that is not locked, the protective function of the middle safety belt is not guaranteed. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. If you are using the middle safety belt, lock the wider rear seat backrest.
Warning
The efficacy of safety gear, including safety belts, may not be fully functional or fail in the following situations:
The safety belts or safety belt buckles
are damaged, soiled, or changed in any other way.
Belt tensioners or belt retractors
were modified.
Safety belts can be imperceptibly damaged in the event of an accident. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not modify safety belts, safety belt buckles, belt ten­sioners, belt retractors or belt anchors and keep them clean. Have the safety belts checked after an accident at the dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Warning
The efficacy of safety gear, including safety belts, can be limited or lost when safety belts are fastened incorrectly. An incorrectly fastened safety belt can cause additional injuries, for instance in the event of an accident, braking or evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of injuries or
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Correct use of safety belts
Wear the safety belt twist-free and tight
to your body over your lap and should­ers.
Wear the safety belt deep on your hips
over your lap. The safety belt may not press on your stomach.
Do not rub the safety belt against sharp
edges, or guide it or jam it in across hard or fragile objects.
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Avoid thick clothing. Re-tighten the safety belt frequently up-
ward around your upper body.
Buckling the safety belt
1. Guide the safety belt slowly over
shoulder and hip to put it on.
2. Insert the tongue plate into the safety
belt buckle. The safety belt buckle must engage audibly.
Unbuckling the safety belt
1. Hold the safety belt firmly.
2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.
3. Guide the safety belt back into its roll-
up mechanism.
Front head restraints
Safety information
Warning
A missing protective effect due to re­moved or not correctly adjusted head re­straints can cause injuries in the head and neck area. There is a risk of injury.
Before driving, install the removed
head restraints on the occupied seats.
Adjust the head restraint so its center
supports the back of the head at as close to eye level as possible.
Adjust the distance so that the head
restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head. Adjust the distance via the backrest tilt as needed.
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when moving the head restraint. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement is clear when moving the head restraint.
Safety belt reminder for driver's seat and front passenger seat
Display in the instrument cluster
The indicator light lights up and a signal sounds. Make sure that the
safety belts are positioned correctly. The safety belt reminder can also be acti­vated if objects are placed on the front pas­senger seat.
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Warning
Objects on the head restraint reduce the protective effect in the head and neck area. There is a risk of injury.
Do not use seat or head restraint cov-
ers.
Do not hang objects, for instance
clothes hangers, directly on the head restraint.
Only use accessories that have been
determined to be safe for attachment to a head restraint.
Do not use any accessories, for in-
stance pillows, while driving.
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Adjusting the height: John Cooper Works sport seat
The height of the head restraints cannot be set.
Adjusting the height
To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint down.
To raise: push the head restraint up.
After setting the height, make sure that the head restraint engages correctly.
Removing: John Cooper Works sport seat
The head restraints cannot be removed.
Removing
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be sitting in the seat in question.
3. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the
head restraint out completely.
Installing
Proceed in the reverse order to install the head restraint.
Rear head restraints
Safety information
Warning
A missing protective effect due to re­moved or not correctly adjusted head re­straints can cause injuries in the head and neck area. There is a risk of injury.
Before driving, install the removed
head restraints on the occupied seats.
Adjust the head restraint so its center
supports the back of the head at as close to eye level as possible.
Adjust the distance so that the head
restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head. Adjust the distance via the backrest tilt as needed.
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when moving the head restraint. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement is clear when moving the head restraint.
1. If necessary, fold the rear seat backrest
forward.
2. Pull head restraint up as far as possible.
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Warning
Objects on the head restraint reduce the protective effect in the head and neck area. There is a risk of injury.
Do not use seat or head restraint cov-
ers.
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Do not hang objects, for instance
clothes hangers, directly on the head restraint.
Only use accessories that have been
determined to be safe for attachment to a head restraint.
Do not use any accessories, for in-
stance pillows, while driving.
Adjusting the height
To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint down.
To raise: push the head restraint up.
After setting the height, make sure that the head restraint engages correctly.
Fold down
that the head restraint engages cor­rectly.
Removing
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be sitting in the seat in question.
1. Fold down the rear seat backrest, refer
to page 203, in question.
2. Pull head restraint up against the resist-
ance.
3. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the
head restraint out completely.
Installing
Proceed in the reverse order to install the head restraint.
To fold down: press the button, arrow 1,
and press down the head restraint, ar­row 2.
Forward: fold the head restraint toward
the front as far as it will go. Make sure
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Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
General information
The mirror on the front passenger side is more curved than the driver's side mirror.
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Safety information
Warning
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than they appear. The distance to the traf­fic behind could be incorrectly estimated, for instance while changing lanes. There is a risk of accident. Estimate the distance to the traffic behind by looking over your shoulder.
Overview
1 Adjusting 2 Selecting a mirror, Automatic Curb Mon-
itor
3 Folding in and out
Folding in and out
NOTICE
Depending on the vehicle width, the vehi­cle can be damaged in vehicle washes. There is a risk of damage to property. Be­fore washing, fold in the mirrors by hand or with the button.
Press the button.
Folding is only possible up to a speed of ap­prox. 15 mph/20 km/h.
Folding the mirrors in and out is helpful in the following situations:
In vehicle washes. On narrow roads.
Mirrors that were folded in are folded out automatically at a speed of approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.
Automatic heating
Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated as needed and when the ignition is switched on.
Selecting a mirror
To change over to the other mirror: Slide the switch.
Adjusting electrically
Press the button. The mirror movement follows the
button movement.
Malfunction
In case of an electrical malfunction, adjust the mirror by pressing the edges of the mir­ror glass.
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Automatic dimming feature
The exterior mirror on the driver's side is automatically dimmed. Photocells in the car's interior mirror, refer to page 78, are used to control this.
Automatic Curb Monitor, exterior mirror
Concept
If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on the front passenger side is tilted down­ward. This improves your view of the curb and other formatting issue - low-lying ob­stacles when parking, for instance.
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Activating
1. slide the switch to the driver's
side mirror position.
2. Engage selector lever position R.
Deactivating
Slide the switch to the passenger's side mir­ror position.
Interior mirror, manually dimmable
Flip lever
To reduce the blinding effect of the interior mirror, flip the lever forward.
Turn knob
Interior mirror, automatic dimming feature
Overview
Photocells are used for control:
In the mirror glass. On the back of the mirror.
Functional requirements
Keep the photocells clean. Do not cover the area between the inte-
rior mirror and the windshield.
Steering wheel
Safety information
Turn the knob to reduce the blinding effect by the interior mirror.
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Warning
Steering wheel adjustments while driving can lead to unexpected steering wheel movements. Vehicle control could be lost. There is a risk of accident. Adjustng the steering wheel while the vehicle is sta­tionary only.
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Adjusting
1. Fold the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel to the prefer-
red height and angle to suit your seating position.
3. Fold the lever back up.
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Transporting children safely
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country­specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op­tions or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
The right place for children
Safety information
Warning
Unattended children or animals in the ve­hicle can cause the vehicle to move and endanger themselves and traffic, for in­stance due to the following actions:
Pressing the Start/Stop button. Releasing the parking brake. Opening and closing the doors or
windows.
Engaging selector lever position N. Using vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.
Warning
A heated vehicle may result in death to persons, especially children, or animals. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not leave persons, especially children, or animals unattended in the vehicle.
Warning
Exposure to intense sunlight can cause child restraint systems and their compo­nents to become very hot. Persons may sustain burn injuries when touching the hot components. There is a risk of injury. Do not expose the child restraint system to direct sunlight or cover where necessary. If necessary, let the child restraint system cool down before transporting a child. Do not leave children unattended in the vehi­cle.
Always transport children in the rear seat
General information
Accident research shows that the safest place for children is in the rear seat.
Transport children younger than 13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm only in the rear seat in suitable child restraint systems designed for the age, weight and size of the child. Children 13 years of age or older must wear a safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint system can no longer be used due to their age, weight, or size.
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Safety information
Warning
The safety belt cannot be fastened cor­rectly on children shorter than 5 ft, 150 cm without suitable additional child restraint systems. The efficacy of safety gear, including safety belts, can be limited or lost when safety belts are fastened in­correctly. An incorrectly fastened safety belt can cause additional injuries, for in­stance in the event of an accident, braking or evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of in­juries or danger to life. Secure children shorter than 5 ft, 150 cm using suitable child restraint systems.
Children on the front passenger seat
General information
Before using a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, ensure that the front, knee, and side airbags on the front passen­ger side are deactivated. For automatic de­activation of front-seat passenger airbags, refer to page 134.
Safety information
Warning
The stability of the child restraint system is limited or compromised with incorrect seat adjustment or improper installation of the child seat. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Make sure that the child re­straint system fits securely against the backrest. If possible, adjust the backrest tilt for all affected backrests and correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that seats and backrests are securely engaged or locked. If possible, adjust the height of the head restraints or remove them.
Installing child restraint sys­tems
General information
Pay attention to the specifications of the child restraint system manufacturer when selecting, installing, and using child re­straint systems.
In order to facilitate the installation of a back-facing child restraint system in the rear:
Move the front passenger seat as far up as possible before folding down the backrest.
Warning
Active front-seat passenger airbags can in­jure a child in a child restraint system when the airbags are activated. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the front­seat passenger airbags are deactivated and that the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indica­tor light lights up.
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Safety information
Warning
The protective effect of child restraint sys­tems and their fastening systems which have been damaged or exposed to an acci­dent can be limited or lost. A child cannot be properly restrained in the event of an accident, braking or evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.
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Do not use child restraint systems which have been damaged or exposed to an acci­dent.
If a child restraint system and its fasten­ing system has been damaged or exposed to an accident, have these systems checked and replaced by the dealer's serv­ice center or another qualified service cen­ter or repair shop.
Warning
The stability of the child restraint system is limited or compromised with incorrect seat adjustment or improper installation of the child seat. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Make sure that the child re­straint system fits securely against the backrest. If possible, adjust the backrest tilt for all affected backrests and correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that seats and backrests are securely engaged or locked. If possible, adjust the height of the head restraints or remove them.
that the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indica­tor light lights up.
Before installing a child restraint system in the front passenger seat, make sure that the front, knee and side airbags on the front passenger side are deactivated.
Deactivate the front-seat passenger airbags automatically, refer to page 134.
Seat position and height
Before installing a child restraint system, move the front passenger seat as far back as possible and adjust its height to the highest and thus best possible position for the belt and to offer optimal protection in the event of an accident.
If the upper anchorage of the safety belt is located in front of the belt guide of the child seat, move the front passenger seat care­fully forward until the best possible belt guide position is reached.
Child seat security
On the rear seats
In order to facilitate the installation of a back-facing child restraint system:
Move the front passenger seat as far up as possible before folding down the backrest.
On the front passenger seat
Deactivating airbags
Warning
Active front-seat passenger airbags can in­jure a child in a child restraint system when the airbags are activated. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the front­seat passenger airbags are deactivated and
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The rear safety belts and the front passen­ger safety belt can be permanently locked to fasten child restraint systems.
John Cooper Works GP:
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Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors
The lower anchors may be used to attach the CRS to the vehicle seat up to a com­bined child and CRS weight of 65 lbs/30 kg when the child is restrained by the internal harnesses.
The front passenger safety belt can be per­manently locked to fasten child restraint systems.
Locking the safety belt
1. Pull out the belt strap completely.
2. Secure the child restraint system with
the safety belt.
3. Allow the belt strap to be pulled in and
pull it tight against the child restraint system. The safety belt is locked.
Unlocking the safety belt
1. Unbuckle the safety belt buckle.
2. Remove the child restraint system.
3. Allow the belt strap to be pulled in com-
pletely.
LATCH child restraint fixing system
General information
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil­dren.
Pay attention to the operating and safety in­formation from the child restraint system manufacturer when installing and using LATCH child restraint fixing systems.
Safety information
Warning
If the LATCH child restraint fixing sys­tems are not correctly engaged, the protec­tive effect of the LATCH child restraint fixing system can be limited. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Make sure that the lower anchors are securely en­gaged and that the LATCH child restraint fixing system fits securely against the backrest.
Position
Symbol Meaning
The corresponding symbol shows the mounts for the lower LATCH anchors.
Seats equipped with lower anchors are marked with a pair, (2), of LATCH symbols.
For vehicles equipped with a middle seat:
It is not recommended to use the inner lower anchors of standard outer LATCH positions to fasten a child restraint system on the middle seat. Use the vehicle safety belt instead for the middle seat.
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Before installing LATCH child restraint fixing systems
Pull the safety belt away from the area of the child restraint system.
Assembly of LATCH child restraint fixing systems
1. Install child restraint system, see manu-
facturer's information.
2. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are
properly engaged.
Child restraint systems with tether strap
Safety information
NOTICE
The anchors for the upper retaining straps of child restraint systems are only pro­vided for these retaining straps. When other objects are mounted, the anchors can be damaged. There is a risk of damage to property. Only mount child restraint systems to the upper anchors.
Anchors
The respective symbol shows the an­chor for the upper retaining strap.
Seats with an upper top tether are marked with this symbol. It can be found on the rear seat backrest or the rear window shelf.
Warning
If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly used for the child restraint system, the protective effect can be reduced. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the upper retaining strap does not run over sharp edges and is not twisted as it passes the upper anchor.
Warning
If the rear backrest is not locked, the pro­tective effect of the child restraint system is limited or there is none. In certain situa­tions, for instance braking maneuvers or in case of an accident, the rear backrest can fold forward. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Make sure that the rear backrests are locked.
John Cooper Works GP:
The anchor for the upper retaining
strap is marked with a top tether
symbol. It is located in the cargo area on the passenger's side below the tail­gate.
Routing the retaining strap
1 Direction of travel 2 Head restraint 3 Hook for upper retaining strap 4 Anchor 5 Seat backrest 6 Upper retaining strap
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Attaching the upper retaining strap to the anchor
1. Raise the head restraint, if needed.
2. On the rear seat: Guide the upper retain-
ing strap between or along both sides of the supports of the head restraint to the anchor.
3. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to
the anchor on the rear seat.
4. Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it
down.
John Cooper Works GP: guiding the retaining strap
1 Direction of travel 2 Head restraint 3 Hook for upper retaining strap 4 Anchor 5 Cargo floor panel 6 Seat backrest 7 Upper retaining strap
ON 5-door models: Locking the doors and windows
Doors
Push the locking lever on the rear doors up. The door can now be opened from the out-
side only.
Safety switch for the rear
Press the button on the driver's door if children are being trans­ported in the rear.
This locks various functions so that they cannot be operated from the rear: safety switch, refer to page 67.
John Cooper Works GP: attaching the upper retaining strap to the anchor
1. Guide the upper retaining strap cen-
tered over the head restraint.
2. Attach the upper retaining strap with
the hook at the anchor in the trunk.
3. Pull the retaining strap taut.
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Driving
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country­specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op­tions or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
Start/Stop button
Concept
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches the ignition on or off and starts the engine.
Steptronic transmission: the
engine starts in selector lever position P or N with the brake pedal pressed when you press the Start/Stop button.
Manual transmission: the engine starts with the clutch pedal pressed when the Start/ Stop button is pressed.
Ignition on
Manual transmission: press the Start/Stop button without stepping on the clutch pedal.
Steptronic transmission: press the Start/ Stop button, but do not press on the brake pedal at the same time.
All vehicle systems are ready for operation. Most of the indicator/warning lights in the
instrument cluster light up for a varied length of time.
To save battery power when the engine is off, switch off the ignition and any unneces­sary electronic systems/power consumers.
Ignition off
Manual transmission: press the Start/Stop button again without stepping on the clutch pedal.
Steptronic transmission: shift to selector lever position P, press the Start/Stop button again without stepping on the brake.
All indicator lights in the instrument cluster go out.
To save battery power when the engine is off, switch off the ignition and any unneces­sary electronic systems/power consumers.
Safety measures
The ignition is switched off automatically in the following situations while the vehicle is stationary and the engine is off:
When locking the vehicle, even if the
low beams are switched on.
Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be started. This function is only availa­ble when the low beams are switched off.
When opening or closing the driver
door, if the driver's safety belt is un­buckled and the low beams are switched off.
While the driver's safety belt is unbuck-
led with driver's door open and low beams off.
When the front doors are opened if
there is no other person sitting in the front seats.
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The low beams switch to parking lights
after some minutes of no use.
Steptronic transmission with a tap-operated selector lever, refer to page 102: when switching off the ignition, the selector lever position P is engaged automatically if the selector lever position R, D or M/S is en­gaged.
Radio-ready state
General information
In the radio-ready state, certain power con­sumers remain ready for operation.
Activating
With the engine running, press the Start/ Stop button.
If the engine is not running and the ignition is switched on: the system automatically ac­tivates radio-ready state when the door is opened if the lights are switched off or the daytime running lights are switched on.
Radio-ready state remains active if, for in­stance the ignition is automatically switched off for the following reasons:
Opening or closing the driver's door. Unfastening of the driver's safety belt. When automatically switching from low
beams to parking lights.
Switching off automatically
The radio-ready state is switched off auto­matically in the following situations:
If the driver's or front passenger door is
opened when exiting the vehicle, with the engine switched off manually.
If the ignition is switched off manually
with the Start/Stop button.
After approx. 8 minutes. When the vehicle is locked using the
central locking system.
Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be started.
Starting the engine
Safety information
DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventila­tion is insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can enter into the vehicle. The exhaust gases contain pollutants which are color­less and odorless. In enclosed areas, ex­haust gases can also accumulate outside of the vehicle. There is danger to life. Keep the exhaust pipe free and ensure sufficient ventilation.
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident. Before exiting, secure the vehi­cle against rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is se­cured against rolling away, follow the fol­lowing:
Set the parking brake. On uphill grades or on a downhill
slope, turn the front wheels in the di­rection of the curb.
On uphill grades or on a downhill
slope, also secure the vehicle, for in­stance with a wheel chock.
NOTICE
In the case of repeated starting attempts or repeated starting in quick succession, the fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned. The catalytic converter can over-
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heat. There is a risk of damage to property. Avoid repeated starting in quick succes­sion.
Gasoline engine
Depending on the motorization, the full drive power may not be available for ap­proximately 30 seconds after starting the engine. In this case, the vehicle will not ac­celerate as usual.
Steptronic transmission
Starting the engine
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Engage selector lever position P or N.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a brief time and is stopped as soon as the en­gine starts.
Manual transmission
Starting the engine
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press on the clutch pedal and shift to
neutral.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a brief time and is stopped as soon as the en­gine starts.
Engine stop
Safety information
Warning
Unattended children or animals in the ve­hicle can cause the vehicle to move and endanger themselves and traffic, for in­stance due to the following actions:
Pressing the Start/Stop button. Releasing the parking brake. Opening and closing the doors or
windows.
Engaging selector lever position N. Using vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident. Before exiting, secure the vehi­cle against rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is se­cured against rolling away, follow the fol­lowing:
Set the parking brake. On uphill grades or on a downhill
slope, turn the front wheels in the di-
rection of the curb.
On uphill grades or on a downhill
slope, also secure the vehicle, for in-
stance with a wheel chock.
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Steptronic transmission
Switching off the engine
1. When the vehicle is stationary, apply
the parking brake.
2. Engage selector lever position P.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off. The radio-ready state is switched on.
Manual transmission
Switching off the engine
1. With the vehicle at a standstill, press
the Start/Stop button. The engine is switched off. The radio-ready state is switched on.
2. Shift into first gear or reverse.
3. Set the parking brake.
Auto Start/Stop function
Concept
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel. The system switches off the engine during a stop, for instance in traffic conges­tion or at traffic lights. The ignition remains switched on. The engine starts automati­cally for driving off.
After each engine start using the Start/Stop button, the Auto Start/Stop function is ready and is activated at speeds faster than about 3 mph/5 km/h.
Depending on the selected driving mode, re­fer to page 157, the system is automatically activated or deactivated.
Engine stop
Functional requirements
The engine is switched off automatically during a stop under the following condi­tions:
Manual transmission:
Neutral is engaged and the clutch pedal
is not pressed.
The driver's safety belt is buckled or the
driver's door is closed. Steptronic transmission:
The selector lever is in selector lever po-
sition D.
The brake pedal remains depressed
while the vehicle is stopped.
The driver's safety belt is buckled or the
driver's door is closed. In order to be able to release the brake
pedal, engage the selector lever in position P. The engine remains off.
To continue driving depress the brake pedal. When a gear is engaged, the engine starts automatically.
The air flow from the air conditioner is re­duced when the engine is switched off.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Instrument cluster without enhanced features: display
The display indicates that the Auto Start/Stop function is ready for an Automatic engine start.
The display indicates that the conditions for an automatic engine stop have not been met.
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Functional limitations
The engine is not switched off automatically in the following situations:
External temperature too low. The external temperature is high and au-
tomatic climate control is running.
The car's interior has not yet been
heated or cooled to the required level.
The engine is not yet at operating tem-
perature.
The wheels are at a sharp angle or the
steering wheel is being turned.
After driving in reverse. Fogging of the windows when the auto-
matic climate control is switched on.
The vehicle battery charge is very low. At higher elevations. The hood is unlocked. The parking assistant is activated. Stop-and-go traffic. Selector lever in selector lever position
R, N or M/S.
Starting the engine
The engine starts automatically under the following conditions:
Manual transmission: clutch pedal is
pressed.
Steptronic transmission: by releasing
the brake pedal. After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
Safety mode
After the engine switches off automatically, it will not start again automatically if any one of the following conditions are met:
The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and
the driver's door is open.
The hood was unlocked.
Some indicator lights light up for a varied length of time.
The engine can only be started via the Start/Stop button.
Functional limitations
Even if driving off was not intended, the de­activated engine starts up automatically in the following situations:
Excessive warming of the car's interior
when the air conditioning is switched
on.
When the steering wheel is turned. Steptronic transmission: change from
selector lever position D to R, N or M/S.
Steptronic transmission: change from
selector lever position P to R, N, D or
M/S.
The vehicle begins rolling. Fogging of the windows when the auto-
matic climate control is switched on.
The vehicle battery charge is very low. Excessive cooling of the car's interior
when the heating is switched on.
Manual transmission: low brake vacuum
pressure; this can occur, for instance if
the brake pedal is depressed a number
of times in succession.
Additional Auto Start/Stop function
Depending on the vehicle equipment and country-specific version, the vehicle fea­tures a variety of sensors for assessing the traffic situation. The Auto Start/Stop func­tion uses this information to adapt to vari­ous traffic situations in a proactive manner.
For instance, this applies to the following situations:
When a situation is detected in which
the stopping time is expected to be very
short, the engine is not switched off au-
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tomatically. A message appears on the Control Display, depending on the situa­tion.
When a situation is detected in which
the vehicle needs to drive off immedi­ately, the engine is started automati­cally.
The function may be restricted if the navi­gation data is invalid, outdated or not avail­able, for example.
Switching the system on/off
Using the button
Press the button.
LED comes on: auto Start/Stop function
is deactivated. The engine is started during an auto-
matic engine stop. The engine can only be stopped or
started via the Start/Stop button.
LED goes out: auto Start/Stop function
is activated.
Switching off the vehicle during an automatic engine stop
During an automatic engine stop, the vehi­cle can be switched off permanently, for in­stance when leaving it.
Steptronic transmission:
1. Engage selector lever position P.
2. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition
is switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function is deactivated.
3. Set the parking brake.
Manual transmission:
1. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition
is switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function is deactivated.
2. Shift into first gear or reverse.
3. Set the parking brake.
Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.
Automatic deactivation
In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop function is deactivated automatically for safety reasons, for instance if no driver is detected.
Malfunction
The Auto Start/Stop function no longer switches off the engine automatically. A Check Control message is displayed. It is possible to continue driving. Have the sys­tem checked by a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Parking brake
Safety information
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident. Before exiting, secure the vehi­cle against rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is se­cured against rolling away, follow the fol­lowing:
Set the parking brake.
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On uphill grades or on a downhill
slope, turn the front wheels in the di­rection of the curb.
On uphill grades or on a downhill
slope, also secure the vehicle, for in­stance with a wheel chock.
Applying
The lever automatically engages after being pulled up.
The indicator light lights up red. The parking brake is set.
Lower light: indicator light in Cana­dian models
If for once use during driving is required, engage the parking brake slightly and hold the button down.
To prevent corrosion and one-sided brake action, lightly apply the parking brake peri­odically while coasting, if traffic conditions permit.
The brake lights will not light up if the park­ing brake is set.
Releasing
Turn signal, high beams, head­light flasher
Turn signal
Using turn signals
Press the lever past the resistance point. Canada: the lever returns into its starting
position after actuation. To switch off man­ually, slightly tap the lever to the resistance point.
Triple turn signal activation
Lightly tap the lever up or down. The triple turn signal duration can be ad-
justed. Via the Central Information Display (CID):
Raise lever slightly, press the button and guide the lever down.
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1. "My MINI"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Lighting"
4. "Exterior lighting"
5. "One-touch turn signal"
6. Select the desired setting.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Signaling briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold it there for as long as you want the turn signal to flash.
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Malfunction
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator light indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
High beams, headlight flasher
Push the lever forward or pull it backward.
High beams on, arrow 1.
The high beams light up when the low beams are switched on.
High beams off/headlight flasher, ar-
row 2.
Wiper system
General information
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or cause them to become worn more quickly.
Safety information
Driving CONTROLS
NOTICE
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper motor can overheat when switching on. There is a risk of damage to property. Defrost the windshield prior to switching the wipers on.
Switching on
Press the lever up until the desired position is reached.
Resting position of the wipers, posi-
tion 0.
Intermittent operation or rain sensor,
position 1.
Normal wiper speed, position 2. Fast wiper speed, position 3.
When travel is interrupted with the wiper system switched on: when travel continues, the wipers resume at their previous speed.
Switching off and brief wipe
Warning
If the wipers start moving in the folded away state, body parts can be jammed or damage may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Make sure that the vehicle is switched off when the wipers are in the folded away state and the wipers are folded in when switching on.
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Press the lever down.
Switching off: press the lever down until
it reaches its standard position.
Brief wipe: press the lever down from
the standard position. The lever automatically returns to its in-
itial position when released.
Interval mode or rain sensor
Concept
The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the in­tensity of the rainfall.
General information
The sensor is located on the windshield, di­rectly in front of the interior mirror. With­out the rain sensor, the frequency of the wiper operation is preset.
Safety information
NOTICE
If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers can accidentally start moving in vehicle washes. There is a risk of damage to prop­erty. Deactivate the rain sensor in vehicle washes.
Wiping is started. The LED in the wiper lever is illuminated. In frosty conditions, wiper operation may
not start.
Deactivating
Press the lever back into the standard posi­tion.
Setting the frequency or sensitivity of the rain sensor
Turn the thumbwheel. With deactivated rain sensor: set the inter-
val. With activated rain sensor: set the rain sen-
sor sensitivity. Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the
rain sensor. Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the
rain sensor.
Activating
Press the lever up once from its standard position, arrow 1.
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Safety information
Warning
The washer fluid can freeze onto the win­dow at low temperatures and obstruct the view. There is a risk of accident. Only use the washer systems, if the washer fluid
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cannot freeze. Use washer fluid with anti­freeze, if needed.
NOTICE
When the washer fluid reservoir is empty, the wash pump cannot work as intended. There is a risk of damage to property. Do not use the washer system when the washer fluid reservoir is empty.
Cleaning the windshield
Pull the lever. The system sprays washer fluid on the
windshield and activates the wipers briefly.
Windshield washer nozzles
The washer jets are automatically heated whenever the ignition is switched on.
Rear window wiper
Switching on
Turn the outer switch upward.
Resting position of the wiper, posi-
tion 0.
Intermittent mode, arrow 1. When re-
verse gear is engaged, the system switches to continuous operation.
Clean the rear window
Turn the outer switch in the desired direc­tion.
In resting position: turn the switch
downward, arrow 3. The switch auto­matically returns to its idle position when released.
In intermittent mode: turn the switch
further, arrow 2. The switch automati­cally returns to its interval position when released.
The function is deactivated if the washer fluid reservoir level is low.
Fold-away position of the wipers
Concept
The fold-away position enables the wipers to be folded away from the windshield.
General information
Helpful when changing the wiper blades or under frosty conditions, for instance.
Overview
Safety information
Warning
If the wipers start moving in the folded away state, body parts can be jammed or damage may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Make sure that the vehicle is switched off when the wipers are in the
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folded away state and the wipers are folded in when switching on.
NOTICE
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper motor can overheat when switching on. There is a risk of damage to property. Defrost the windshield prior to switching the wipers on.
Folding away the wipers
1. Switch the ignition on and off again.
2. Press and hold the wiper lever down, un-
til the wipers stop in a close to vertical position.
3. Fold the wipers all the way away from
the windshield.
Folding down the wipers
After the wipers are folded back down, the wiper system must be reactivated.
1. Fold the wipers back down onto the
windshield.
2. Switch on the ignition.
3. Push wiper lever down. Wipers return
to their resting position and are ready again for operation.
Canada: wiper system
General information
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or cause them to become worn more quickly.
Safety information
Warning
If the wipers start moving in the folded away state, body parts can be jammed or damage may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Make sure that the vehicle is switched off when the wipers are in the folded away state and the wipers are folded in when switching on.
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NOTICE
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper motor can overheat when switching on. There is a risk of damage to property. Defrost the windshield prior to switching the wipers on.
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Switching on
Tap up the lever or press it past the resist­ance point.
Normal wiper speed: tap up once. Fast wiper speed: tap up twice or tap
once beyond the resistance point.
The lever automatically returns to its initial position when released.
Switching off and brief wipe
Interval mode or rain sensor
Concept
The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the in­tensity of the rainfall.
General information
The sensor is located on the windshield, di­rectly in front of the interior mirror. With­out the rain sensor, the frequency of the wiper operation is preset.
Safety information
NOTICE
If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers can accidentally start moving in vehicle washes. There is a risk of damage to prop­erty. Deactivate the rain sensor in vehicle washes.
Activating/deactivating
Press the lever down.
To switch off from fast wiper speed:
press down twice.
To switch off from normal wiper speed:
press down once.
Brief wipe: press down once.
The lever automatically returns to its initial position when released.
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the LED in the wiper lever is illuminated. In frosty conditions, wiper operation may
not start. If a journey is interrupted with the rain sen-
sor switched on: if the trip is resumed
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within approx. 15 minutes, the rain sensor is automatically activated again.
Setting the frequency or sensitivity of the rain sensor
Turn the thumbwheel. With deactivated rain sensor: set the inter-
val. With activated rain sensor: set the rain sen-
sor sensitivity. Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the
rain sensor. Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the
rain sensor.
Windshield washer system
NOTICE
When the washer fluid reservoir is empty, the wash pump cannot work as intended. There is a risk of damage to property. Do not use the washer system when the washer fluid reservoir is empty.
Cleaning the windshield
Pull the lever. The system sprays washer fluid on the
windshield and activates the wipers briefly.
Windshield washer nozzles
The washer jets are automatically heated whenever the ignition is switched on.
Safety information
Warning
The washer fluid can freeze onto the win­dow at low temperatures and obstruct the view. There is a risk of accident. Only use the washer systems, if the washer fluid cannot freeze. Use washer fluid with anti­freeze, if needed.
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Rear window wiper
Overview
Switching on
Turn the outer switch upward.
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Resting position of the wiper, posi-
tion 0.
Intermittent mode, arrow 1. When re-
verse gear is engaged, the system
switches to continuous operation.
Clean the rear window
Turn the outer switch in the desired direc­tion.
In resting position: turn the switch
downward, arrow 3. The switch auto-
matically returns to its idle position
when released.
In intermittent mode: turn the switch
further, arrow 2. The switch automati-
cally returns to its interval position
when released. The function is deactivated if the washer
fluid reservoir level is low.
Fold-away position of the wipers
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NOTICE
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper motor can overheat when switching on. There is a risk of damage to property. Defrost the windshield prior to switching the wipers on.
Folding away the wipers
1. Switch the ignition on and off again.
2. Press the wiper lever up past the point
of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 seconds, until the wipers remain in a nearly vertical position.
Concept
The fold-away position enables the wipers to be folded away from the windshield.
General information
Helpful when changing the wiper blades or under frosty conditions, for instance.
Safety information
Warning
If the wipers start moving in the folded away state, body parts can be jammed or damage may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Make sure that the vehicle is switched off when the wipers are in the folded away state and the wipers are folded in when switching on.
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the windshield.
Folding down the wipers
After the wipers are folded back down, the wiper system must be reactivated.
1. Fold the wipers back down onto the
windshield.
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2. Switch on the ignition.
3. Push wiper lever down. Wipers return
to their resting position and are ready again for operation.
Washer fluid
General information
All washer nozzles are supplied from one reservoir.
Use a mixture of tap water and windshield washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield washer concentrate containing antifreeze can be used.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Warning
Washer fluid can ignite and catch fire on contact with hot engine parts. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to prop­erty. Only add washer fluid when the en­gine is cooled down. Next, fully close the lid of the washer fluid reservoir.
NOTICE
Silicon-containing additives in the washer fluid for the water-repelling effect on the windows can lead to damage to the wash­ing system. There is a risk of damage to property. Do not add silicon-containing ad­ditives to the washer fluid.
Safety information
Warning
Some antifreeze agents can contain harm­ful substances and are flammable. There is a risk of fire and a risk of injury. Follow the instructions on the containers. Keep antifreeze away from ignition sources. Do not refill operating materials into different bottles. Store operating materials out of reach of children.
United States: the washer fluid mixture ra­tio is regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual states; do not exceed the allow­able washer fluid dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the usage instructions on the washer fluid container.
Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Con­centrate or the equivalent is recom­mended.
NOTICE
Mixing different windshield washer con­centrates or antifreeze can damage the washing system. There is a risk of damage to property. Do not mix different wind­shield washer concentrates or antifreeze. Follow the information and mixing ratios provided on the containers.
Overview
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment.
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