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Hardtop 2 Door With Connected 2010
Owner's Manual
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MINI Hardtop 2 Door With Connected 2010 Owner's Manual

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Contents
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OWNER'S MANUAL
MINI
MINI CONVERTIBLE
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Cooper
Cooper S
John Cooper
Works
Congratulations on your new MINI
This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and mainte­nance information.
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
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© 2009 Bayerische Motoren Werke
Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English VIII/09, 08 03 450 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.
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CONTENTS

The fastest way to find information on a particu­lar topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 212.
Using this Owner's Manual
4 Notes 6 Reporting safety defects
AT A GLANCE
10 Cockpit 16 Onboard monitor 21 Voice activation system
CONTROLS
26 Opening and closing 42 Adjustments 48 Transporting children safely 51 Driving 60 Controls overview 75 Technology for driving comfort and safety 87 Lamps 91 Climate 94 Practical interior accessories
DRIVING TIPS
102 Things to remember when driving
MOBILITY
162 Refueling 164 Wheels and tires 176 Under the bonnet 179 Maintenance 181 Care 185 Replacing components 196 Giving and receiving assistance
REFERENCE
202 Technical data 207 Short commands for the voice activation
system
212 From A to Z
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NAVIGATION
112 Starting the navigation system 114 Destination entry 126 Destination guidance 135 What to do if …
ENTERTAINMENT
138 On/off and settings 141 Radio 149 CD player and CD changer 155 AUX-IN port 156 USB audio interface
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Notes

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

Symbols used

Indicates precautions that must be fol­lowed precisely in order to avoid the pos-
sibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.<
Indicates information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your
vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle.<
Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment.<
< Marks the end of a specific item of infor-
mation.
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Indicates special equipment, country-specific equipment and optional accessories, as well as equipment and functions not yet available at the time of printing.
"..." Identifies Control Display texts used to select individual functions.
{...} Verbal instructions to use with the voice activation system.
{{...}} Identifies the answers generated by the voice activation system.
Symbols on vehicle components
Indicates that you should consult the rele­vant section of this Owner's Manual for
information on a particular part or assembly.

The individual vehicle

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

Editorial notice

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

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

We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly.
Your MINI is covered by the following war-
Notes
ranties:
> New Vehicle Limited Warranty
> Rust Perforation Limited Warranty
> Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty
> Federal Emissions Performance Warranty
> California Emission Control System Limited
Warranty
Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.

Reporting safety defects

For US customers
The following applies only to vehicles owned and operated in the US.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, in addition to notifying MINI of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-1117.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or MINI of North America, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain
other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov
For Canadian customers
Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may call 1-800-333-0510 toll-free from anywhere in Canada or 1-613-993-9851 from the Ottawa region and from other countries, or contact Transport Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASFAD, Place de Ville, Tower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0N5.
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca
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AT A GLANCE

AT A GLANCE
CONTROLS
DRIVING TIPS
NAVIGATION
ENTERTAINMENT
MOBILITY
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Cockpit

Around the steering wheel: Controls and displays

Cockpit
1 Adjusting the exterior mirrors, folding them
in and out*46
2
Parking lamps 87
Low beams 87
Automatic headlamp control
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87
10
Turn signals 55
High beams 88
Headlamp flasher 55
Roadside parking lamps
Computer
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61
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88
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3 Always Open Timer 62
4 Tachometer 12
Instrument lighting 89
Resetting the trip odometer 60
9 Horn: the entire surface
10 Adjusting the steering wheel 47
11 Releasing the bonnet 176
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7 Ignition lock 51
8 Buttons* on steering wheel
Wiper system 56
Switching the ignition on/off and starting/stopping the engine 51
Continuing cruise control
Right: Storing speed and accelerating or decelerating
Left: Increase or reduce volume
Activating/deactivating cruise
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control
Telephone
> Press: accepting and ending a
> Press longer: redialing
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:
call, starting dialing selected phone number and redialing if no phone number is selected
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of
Activating/deactivating voice acti-
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vation system
Changing radio station Selecting music track Scrolling through phone book and lists with stored phone numbers
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Displays

Cockpit
1 Tachometer 60
with indicator and warning lamps 13
2 Display for
> Clock 60
> Outside temperature 60
> Current vehicle speed 60
> Indicator and warning lamps 13
3 Resetting the trip odometer 60
4 Display for
> Position of automatic transmission
> Computer
> Date of next scheduled service, and
remaining distance to be driven 65
> Odometer and trip odometer 60
> Initializing the Flat Tire Monitor
> Resetting the Tire Pressure Monitor
> Settings and information 64
> Personal Profile settings 26
5 Instrument lighting 89
6 Speedometer
with indicator and warning lamps 13
7 Control Display 16
8 Fuel gauge 61
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61
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53
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79
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81
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Indicator and warning
lamps
The concept
In urgent cases, this information will be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on.
Indicator lamps without text messages
The following indicator lamps in display area 1 indicate certain functions:
High beams/headlamp flasher 88
Indicator and warning lamps can light up in var­ious combinations and colors in indicator area 1 or 2.
Some lamps are checked for proper functioning and thus come on briefly when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
Explanatory text messages
Text messages at the lower edge of the Control Display explain the meaning of the displayed indicator and warning lamps.
Fog lamps
Rear fog lamp
Lamp flashes: DSC or DTC is regulating the drive forces in order to maintain driving stability 76
Parking brake applied 52
Engine malfunction with adverse effect on exhaust emissions 180
Cruise control 58
Turn signals 55
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89
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89
NAVIGATIONREFERENCE
You can call up more information, e.g. on the cause of a malfunction and on how to respond, via Check Control, page 70.
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Around the center console

Cockpit
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1 MINI: Microphone for voice processing sys-
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and for hands-free telephone
tem MINI Convertible: Microphone in the steer­ing column
2 Indicator/warning lamp
ger airbags 85
3
Reading lamps
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for front passen-
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90
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Maximum cooling 92
Air flow rate 92
Defrosting windows 93
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Cooling function
93
Color of ambient lighting
Glass sunroof, electric
MINI Convertible: opening and clos­ing the sliding/tilting roof 37
Interior lamps 89
4 Hazard warning flashers
5 Speedometer 12
6 Drive for audio CDs
7 Cover of navigation DVD drive 112
> Switching audio sources on/off and
adjusting volume
Changing the radio station or track
Changing the audio source
Changing the frequency
8 Automatic climate control
Temperature 93
Air distribution to the windshield 92
Air distribution to the upper body area 92
Air distribution to the footwell 92
Automatic air distribution and flow rate 92
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90
Rear window defroster 93
Windshield heating 93
9 Switches in center console
Seat heating*45
Power windows 36
MINI Convertible: central power window unit 36
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Rear fog lamp
Fog lamps
Central locking system, inside 30
10 AUX-IN port, USB audio
interface
11 Driving stability control systems
> Dynamic Stability Control DSC 76
> Dynamic Traction Control
12 Changing to a different menu on the Control
Display 18
13 MINI joystick 16
Move in four directions, turn or press
14 Opening the start menu on the Control
Display 17
15 Sport button
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155, 156
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78
89
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89
DTC* 77
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Recirculated-air mode 92
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Onboard monitor

The onboard monitor integrates the functions of a large number of switches. This allows these functions to be operated from a single central position. The following section provides an

Controls

Onboard monitor
introduction to basic menu navigation. The con­trol of the individual functions is described in connection with the relevant equipment.
1 Control Display 16
2 MINI joystick
The MINI joystick can be used to select menu items and to adjust settings:
> Move in four directions, arrows 5
> Turn, arrow 6
> Push, arrow 7
3 Opening start menu 17
4 Changing to another menu 18
Operate the MINI joystick only when traf­fic and road conditions allow this, to avoid
endangering the car's occupants and other road users by being distracted.<
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Menu overview

Navigation
> Navigation system
> Onboard information, e.g. for displaying the
average fuel consumption
Communication*
> Telephone, refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Entertainment
> Radio
> CD player and CD changer
> AUX-IN port, USB audio interface* for exter-
nal audio device
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Setup
> Switching off Control Display
> Tone and display settings
> Settings for your vehicle, e.g. for the central
locking system
> Display of service requirements and dates
for statutory emissions and vehicle inspec­tions
> Check Control

Operating principle

As of radio readiness, the following message appears on the Control Display:
To open the start menu from the Setup menu: Press the button twice.
Calling up menu items in the start menu
Via the start menu you can call up the four menu items of Navigation, Communication, Entertain­me nt and Setu p: mov e the MINI jo ysti ck fo rward or backward or press it. Depending on the selec­tion, the menu last opened is displayed.
To hide the message: Press the MINI joystick. The start menu is displayed.
The message is automatically hidden after approx. 10 seconds.
Start menu
All onboard monitor functions can be called up via four menu items.
Opening start menu
Press the button.
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Changing between menu items
Press the button.
Pressing the button repeatedly opens the Com­munication, Navigation and Entertainment menu items in succession. The screen that was last open is displayed.
Displays in menu
Onboard monitor
1 Each menu is subdivided into fields.
2 White symbol: the field is active.
Gray symbol: the field is inactive.
1 Menu items are usually grouped in horizon-
tal or vertical lists.
2 Additional menu items can be selected in
this field.
3 Settings are represented graphically or as
numerical values.
4 A curved line shows that menu items can be
selected in lists. The beginning and end of a list are each marked by a circle.
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Operating principle at a glance
The following is a general description of opera­tions using the onboard monitor.
For an exemplary step-by-step application, refer to Setting the time, page 68.
1 Highlighting a menu item:
> Turn the MINI joystick; the highlight
marker moves
> Menu items that are displayed in color on
the Control Display can be highlighted
2 Confirming a menu item:
> Press the MINI joystick
> New menu items are displayed or the
function is executed
> Select a function by highlighting and con-
firming it
3 Highlighting a menu item: refer to 1
4 Switching between fields:
> Briefly move the MINI joystick to the left,
right, forward or backward
> Release the MINI joystick
5 Adjusting settings:
> Turn the MINI joystick
> Graphic display, numerical value or text
displays can be changed
> Confirm by switching to another field
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Status information

1 Display for:
> Entertainment:
Radio, CD and external audio source
Onboard monitor
> Telephone
Name of the connected mobile phone, network search or no network
2 Entertainment audio output off or
display for traffic information
> "TI":
Reception of traffic information for the navi­gation system is possible and is switched on
3 Display for:
> New entries present in "Missed
calls"
> Roaming active
4 It is possible to make calls
phone is paired with the vehicle
Reception strength of mobile phone
network, depending on mobile phone
5 Time
Other displays: Status information is temporarily hidden during Check Control message displays or entries via the voice activation system
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in "Communication":
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*
*
*
.
*
:
if the mobile

Switching control display off/on

1. Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup"
and press the MINI joystick.
3. Select "Display off".
or
To switch on, press the MINI joystick.
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Voice activation system

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The concept

The voice activation system allows you to con­trol operation of various vehicle systems without removing your hands from the steering wheel.
Individual menu items on the Control Display can be spoken as commands. It is not necessary to use the MINI joystick.
The voice activation system transforms oral commands into control signals for the selected systems and provides support in the form of instructions or questions.
Precondition
Via the onboard monitor, select the language in which the voice activation system is operating, so that the spoken commands can be identified. Setting the onboard monitor language, page 73.
Symbols in the Owner's Manual
{...} Say the specified commands word for word. {{...}} Indicates responses of the voice acti­vation system.

Saying commands

Activating voice activation system
1. Press the button on the steering wheel.
tion system is ready to receive spoken com­mands.
2. Say the command.
The command appears on the Control Display.
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This symbol is displayed on the Control Dis­play when you can enter additional commands. If no further commands are possible, continue by operating the item of equipment via the onboard monitor.
Terminating or canceling voice activation system
Press the button on the steering wheel or
{Cancel}
This symbol on the Control Display and an
acoustic signal indicate that the voice activa-
Commands
Having the possible commands read aloud
You can have the system read aloud the possible commands related to the selected menu item on the Control Display.
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Having the possible commands read aloud:
{Options}
For instance, if you have selected "CD", the com­mands available for operating the CD player and CD changer are read out.
Opening help
{Help}
Using alternative commands
There are often a number of commands to run a function, e.g.:
{Radio on} or {Turn radio on}
Calling up functions immediately via short commands
Short commands enable you to perform certain functions immediately, irrespective of which menu item is selected, page 207.
Voice activation system
Opening the start menu
{Main menu}
4. Press the button on the steering wheel.
5. Select a track, e.g.:
{Track 1} The system says: {{Track 1}}
Example: selecting a track
1. Press the button on the steering wheel.
2. {Entertainment}
The system says: {{Entertainment}}
3. {CD}
The system says: {{CD on}}
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Notes

For information on voice commands for the telephone, refer also to the separate
Owner's Manual.<
For voice commands, bear in mind the fol­lowing:
> Pronounce the commands and digits
smoothly and at normal volume, avoiding excessive emphases and pauses. The same applies to spelling when entering a destina­tion for navigation.
> Always speak the commands in the lan-
guage of the voice activation system.
> When selecting a radio station, use the stan-
dard pronunciation of the station name.
> Keep the doors, windows and glass roof
closed to prevent interference from outside noise.
> Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while
speaking.
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AT A GLANCE

CONTROLS

CONTROLS
DRIVING TIPS
NAVIGATION
ENTERTAINMENT
MOBILITY
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Opening and closing

Keys/remote controls

Remote control
Each remote control contains a rechargeable battery that is recharged when it is in the igni-
Opening and closing
tion lock while the car is being driven. You should therefore use each remote control at least twice a year to maintain the charge status. In vehicles equipped with Comfort Access remote control contains a replaceable battery, page 35.
If more than one remote control unit is used, the settings called up and implemented depend on which remote control is recognized when the car is unlocked, refer to Personal Profile, page 26.
In addition, information about service require­ments is stored in the remote control, refer to Service data in the remote control, page 179.
New remote controls
Your MINI dealer can supply new remote con­trols as additional units or as replacements in the event of loss.
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, the
Integrated key
Press button 1 to release the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
> Driver's door, page 29.
> MINI Convertible: Glove compartment, refer
to page 95.
> MINI Convertible: Locking the rear seat
backrest 105.

Personal Profile

The concept
The functions of your MINI can be set individu­ally. By means of Personal Profiles, most of these settings are stored for the remote control cur­rently in use. When you unlock the car, the remote control is recognized and the settings stored for it are called up and implemented.
This means that your settings will be activated for you, even if in the meantime your car was used by someone else with another remote con­trol and the corresponding settings.
At most three remote controls can be set for three different people. A prerequisite is that each person uses a separate remote control.
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Personal Profile settings
For more information on specific settings, refer to the specified pages.
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> Response of the central locking system
when the car is being unlocked 27
> Automatic locking of the vehicle 30
> Triple turn signal activation 55
> Settings for the displays on the onboard
monitor, in the speedometer and in the tachometer:
> 12h/24h mode of the clock 69
> Date format 70
> Brightness of the Control Display 74
> Language on the Control Display 73
> Units of measure for fuel consumption,
distance covered/remaining distances and temperature 65
> Show visual warning for Park Distance Con-
trol PDC
> Light settings:
> Pathway lighting 87
> Daytime running lights 88
> Automatic climate control: activating/deac-
tivating the AUTO program, setting the tem­perature, air volume and air distribution 92
> Entertainment:
> Audio volume 139
> Tone control 139
> Speed-dependent volume control 139
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Central locking system

> In cars with Comfort Access*, via the door
handles on the driver's and passenger's sides.
The anti-theft system is also operated at the same time. It prevents the doors from being unlocked using the lock buttons or door han­dles. The remote control can also be used to switch on/off the welcome lamps and interior
*
lamps. The alarm system deactivated, page 32.
is also activated or
Operating from inside
Button for central locking system, page 30.
In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the central locking system unlocks automatically. In addition, the hazard warning flashers and inte­rior lamps come on.

Opening and closing: from outside

Persons or animals in a parked vehicle
could lock the doors from the inside. Take the key with you when you leave the vehicle so that the vehicle can be opened from the outside.<
Using the remote control
Unlocking
Press the button. The welcome lamps and interior lamps come on.
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The concept
The central locking system is ready for operation whenever the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and releases the locks on the following:
> Doors
> Tailgate
> Fuel filler flap
Operating from outside
> Via the remote control
> Via the door lock
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Unlocking mode
You can also set which parts of the car are unlocked. The setting is stored for the remote control in use.
Onboard monitor, for operating principle refer to page 16.
1. Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup"
and press the MINI joystick.
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3. Select "Settings".
4. Select "Vehicle and tires".
5. Select "Door locks".
Opening and closing
6. Select "Central locking".
7. Select "Unlock button".
8. Select a menu item:
> "All doors"
Press the button once to unlock the entire vehicle.
> "Driver's door"
Press the button once to unlock only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap Press the button twice to unlock the entire vehicle.
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.
Convenient opening
Hold the button down. The power windows are opened and the glass
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sunroof windows and the sliding sunroof are opened.
In order to open the convertible top of your MINI Convertible: release button and push again until the convertible top is completely open. The side window remains open.
With Convenient opening to the vehicle, the windows are raised after the convertible top opens if you continue pressing the button.
is raised. In the MINI Convertible, the
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: when you are close
Convenient closing is not possible by means of the remote control.<
Locking
Press the button.
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if there is any person inside, because the
vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without special knowledge.<
MINI Convertible: Convenient closing*
When you are close to the vehicle, the remote control for Convenient opening can be used to close the convertible top and the windows.
Hold the button down.
The convertible top and the windows are closed.
Watch during the closing process to be sure that no one is injured. Releasing the
button interrupts the closing process.<
Setting confirmation signals
To have the vehicle confirm when it has been locked or unlocked.
1. Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup"
and press the MINI joystick.
3. Select "Settings".
4. Select "Vehicle and tires".
5. Select "Door locks".
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6. Select "Confirmation".
7. Select the desired signal.
The signal is activated.
Acoustic signals can be selected in vehicles with an alarm system.
Switching on interior lamps
While the car is locked: Press the button. You can also use this function to locate your vehicle in parking garages, etc.
Unlocking the tailgate
Press the button.
When it is opened, the tailgate swings
upward and outward to the rear. Make sure that adequate clearance is available before opening. To prevent accidentally locking yourself out, do not place the key down in the cargo bay. If the tailgate was locked before opening, it will be locked again after it is closed. Before and after each trip, check that the tail­gate has not been inadvertently unlocked.<
Malfunctions
The remote control may malfunction due to local radio waves. If this occurs, unlock and lock the car at the door lock with the integrated key.
If the car can no longer be locked with a remote control, the battery in the remote control is dis­charged. Use this remote control during an extended drive; this will recharge the battery, page 26.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communications Commission regulations. Operation is governed by the following:
FCC ID: LX8766S LX8766E LX8CAS
Compliance statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
> This device must not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and
> this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.<
Using the door lock
You can set which parts of the car are unlocked, page 27.
When there is no alarm system fort Access*, only the driver's door is
locked with the door lock.<
To lock all doors, the fuel filler flap and the tail­gate together:
With the doors closed, press the interior central locking button, page 30 to lock the vehicle.
Unlocking and opening the driver or passenger door, page 30.
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Locking the vehicle.
> Lock the driver's door with the integrated
key via the door lock, or
> press the safety lock button on the pas-
senger's door and close the door from the outside.
Convenient operation
With an alarm system* or Comfort Access*, the windows and glass sunroof via the door lock.
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can be operated
Opening/closing
Hold the key in the position for unlocking or locking.
In the MINI Convertible, the convertible top closes first, followed by the folding sunroof, and
Opening and closing
finally the side windows close.
During the roof closing process (in case of the convertible top also during the open-
ing process) ensure no one gets pinched. Releasing the key stops the operation.<
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical malfunction, the driver's door can be unlocked or locked by turn­ing the integrated key in the door lock to the end positions.

Opening and closing: from inside

Unlocking and opening
> Either unlock the doors together using
the switch for the central locking system and then pull the door handle above the armrest or
> pull on the door handle of either door twice:
the first time unlocks the door, the second time opens it.
Locking
> Press the switch or
> press down the safety lock button of a door.
To prevent you from being locked out, the open driver's door cannot be locked using the lock button.
Persons or animals in a parked vehicle
could lock the doors from the inside. Take the key with you when you leave the vehicle so that the vehicle can be opened from the outside.<
Automatic locking
You can also set the situations in which the car locks. The setting is stored for the remote con­trol in use.
1. Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup"
and press the MINI joystick.
3. Select "Settings".
4. Select "Vehicle and tires".
5. Select "Door locks".
6. Select "Central locking".
The switch locks or unlocks the doors and tail­gate when the doors are closed, but the anti­theft system is not activated. The fuel filler flap
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remains unlocked
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7. Select a menu item:
> "Relock if not opened"
The central locking system automatically locks the vehicle after a short time when no door has been opened.
> "Lock after driving"
The central locking system automatically locks the vehicle as soon as you drive off.
The setting is selected.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur­rently in use.
MINI Convertible
The maximum load that may be placed on the open trunk lid is 175 lbs/80 kg.<

Tailgate

To avoid damage, make sure there is sufficient clearance before opening the
tailgate.<
Opening
In some market-specific versions, the tail­gate cannot be unlocked using the remote
control unless the vehicle is unlocked first.<
Press the button in the handle, arrow, or the
button of the remote control, for an extended period. The tailgate is unlocked and can be opened.
Manual release in the MINI Convertible
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can also unlock the tailgate manually.
1. Use the integrated key and open the back-
rest 1 lock.
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2. Press button 2 and fold down backrest
together with the belt strap.
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3. Pull the handle, see arrow. The tailgate is
released.
Closing
Make sure that the closing path of the tail­gate is clear; otherwise, injuries may
occur.<
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The handle recesses on the interior trim panel of
the tailgate make it easier to pull it down.

Alarm system*

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

Comfort Access*

your hand. All you need to do is wear the remote control close to your body, e.g. in your jacket pocket. The vehicle automatically detects the remote control within the immediate vicinity or in the passenger compartment.
Comfort Access supports the following func­tions:
> Unlocking/locking the vehicle
> Unlocking the tailgate by itself
> Starting the engine
> MINI Convertible: Convenient closing
> MINI Convertible: Convertible top operation
Functional requirements
> The vehicle or the tailgate can only be
locked when the vehicle detects that the remote control currently in use is outside of the vehicle.
> The vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked
again until after approx. 2 seconds.
> The engine can only be started when the
vehicle detects that the remote control is inside the vehicle.
> The doors and tailgate must be closed to
be able to operate the windows and glass sunroof
*
.
Comparison to standard remote controls
In general, there is no difference between using Comfort Access or pressing the buttons on the remote control to carry out the functions men­tioned above. Instructions on opening and closing are found starting on page 26.
Special features regarding the use of Comfort Access are described below.
If you notice a brief delay while opening or
closing the windows, the glass sunroof or the convertible top, the system is checking whether a remote control is inside the vehicle. Repeat the opening or closing procedure, if nec­essary.<
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Comfort Access enables you to enter your vehi­cle without having to hold the remote control in
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To unlock
Press button 1.
Convenient opening with the remote control, refer to page 28.
Locking
Press button 1.
For Convenient closing, press and hold button 1.
Opening and closing
The power windows and the glass sunroof closed.
M INI Con verti bl e: If a r em ot e c on tr ol is in si de th e vehicle, windows and convertible top can be opened and closed as soon as the remote is operational.
Unlocking the tailgate separately
Press the button on the outside of the tailgate.
If the vehicle detects that a remote control
has been accidentally left inside the locked vehicle's cargo bay after the tailgate is closed, the tailgate will reopen slightly. The haz­ard warning flashers flash and an acoustic sig-
*
sounds.<
nal
Windows and glass sunroof, electric*
If the engine is switched off, you can still operate the windows and glass sunroof so long as a door or the tailgate has not been opened.
If the doors and tailgate are closed again and the remote control is located inside the vehicle, the windows and the glass sunroof can be operated again.
Insert the remote control into the ignition lock to be able to operate the windows or glass sunroof when the engine is switched off and the doors are open.
Switching on radio readiness
Switch on radio readiness by briefly pressing the start/stop button, page 51.
Do not depress the brake or the clutch; otherwise, the engine will start.<
Starting the engine
The engine can be started or the ignition can be switched on when a remote control is inside the vehicle. It is not necessary to insert a remote control into the ignition lock, page 51.
Switching off the engine in cars with automatic transmission
The engine can only be switched off when the selector lever is in position P, page 52. To switch the engine off when the selector lever
*
is in position N, the remote control must be in
are
the ignition lock.
Before driving a vehicle with automatic transmission into a car wash
1. Insert remote control into ignition lock.
2. Depress the brake.
3. Move the selector lever to position N.
4. Switch off the engine.
The vehicle can roll.
Malfunction
Comfort Access may malfunction due to local radio waves.
If this happens, open or close the vehicle via the buttons on the remote control or using the inte­grated key. Insert the remote control into the ignition lock and start the engine.
Warning lamps
The warning lamp comes on when an attempt is made to start the engine: the
engine cannot be started. The remote control is not inside the vehicle or is malfunc­tioning. Take the remote control with you inside the vehicle or have it checked. If necessary,
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insert another remote control into the
ignition lock.
The warning lamp comes on when the engine is running: the remote control is
no longer inside the vehicle. After the engine is switched off, the engine can only be restarted within approx. 10 seconds.
The indicator lamp comes on and a mes-
sage appears on the Control Display:
replace the battery in the remote control.
Replacing the battery
The remote control for Comfort Access contains a battery that will need to be replaced from time to time.
1. Remove the cover.
2. Insert the new battery with the plus side fac-
ing up.
3. Press the cover on to close.
Take the old battery to a battery collection point or to your MINI dealer.<

Glass sunroof, electric*

To prevent injuries, exercise care when
closing the glass sunroof and keep it in your field of vision until it is shut. Take the key with you when you leave the car; otherwise, children could operate the sunroof and possibly injure themselves.<
Raising
> Press the switch backward to the resistance
point and hold it there. Both glass sunroofs are raised. Releasing the switch stops the movement.
> With the ignition switched on, press the
switch backward beyond the resistance point. Both closed sunroofs are raised fully. Pressing again stops the movement.
Opening, closing
With the ignition switched on and the glass sun­roof raised, press the switch backward and hold it there. The front glass sunroof opens. The rear glass sunroof is closed. Releasing the switch stops the movement.
The glass sunroof can be closed in the same way by pressing the switch forward.
The front glass sunroof remains in a raised posi­tion. The rear glass sunroof is raised. Pressing on the switch again closes both sunroofs com­pletely.
Convenient operation via door lock or Comfort Access, refer to page 28, 30, 34.
Roller sun blind
The roller sun blind can be opened and closed independently of the glass sunroof.
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Following interruptions in electrical
power supply
After a power failure, there is a possibility that the glass sunroof can only be raised. In this case, have the system initialized. The manufacturer of your MINI recommends that you have this work done by your MINI dealer.
MINI: Closing
The window can be closed in the same way by pressing the switch up.
MINI Convertible: Closing
In order to close the window, press the switch up. The window closes until you release the switch.

Windows

To prevent injuries, exercise care when
closing the windows. Take the remote control with you when you leave the car; otherwise, children could operate the electric windows and possibly injure them­selves.<
If, after a window is opened and closed
Opening and closing
several times in close succession, the win­dow can only be closed and not opened, the sys­tem is overheated. Let the system cool for sev­eral minutes with the ignition switched on or the engine running.<
Opening
> Press the switch downwards.
The window opens until you release the switch.
> Tap the switch downwards.
As soon as the remote is ready, the windows will open automatically. Tap the switch again to stop the opening movement.
Electric power windows initializing
If the battery was disconnected, e.g. for
changing batteries or vehicle storage, reinitialize the power window switch; otherwise, the windows will not be lowered. MINI Convertible: Opening the convertible top is not possible.<
1. Close the doors.
2. Open both windows.
3. Close both windows.
In the event of a system malfunction, please contact your MINI dealer.
MINI Convertible: Central power window unit
> Press the switch downwards.
First the rear windows, then the front win­dows open until the button is released.
> Tap the switch downwards.
With ignition turned on: rear and front win­dow open automatically. Tap the switch again to stop the opening movement.
To close the window, push the button upward and hold.
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Do not close the windows until the closing
procedure for the convertible top is fin­ished. Otherwise, it is not ensured that the side windows will close properly against the rubber seals of the convertible top. Convertible top, refer to page 38.<
After switching off the ignition
When the ignition is switched off, the windows can still be operated for approx. 1 minute as long as no door is opened.
Take the key with you when you leave the
car; otherwise, children could operate the electric windows and possibly injure them­selves.<
MINI: Pinch protection system
This function does not apply to the MINI Con­vertible.
If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a window closes, the closing action is interrupted and the window reopens slightly.
Even though there is the pinch protection
system, always ensure that the window's travel path is clear; otherwise, the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as thin objects, and the window would con­tinue closing.
Do not install any accessories that might inter­fere with window movement. Otherwise, the pinch protection system could be impaired.<
Closing without pinch protection
If there is an external danger, or if ice on the win­dows, etc., prevents you from closing the win­dows normally, the window can be closed man­ually.
1. Press the switch upward and hold it there.
Pinch protection is limited and the window reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain value.
2. Press the switch upward again within
approx. 4 seconds and hold it there. The window closes without pinch protection.

Convertible top with integrated sliding sunroof

To conserve battery power, if possible
operate the convertible top only while the engine is running. Prior to closing the convertible top, check for and remove all debris from the windshield frame; otherwise, the closing of the top may be hampered.<
Opening and closing the sliding sunroof
To open: Press the switch backward until the desired posi­tion or the end position is reached.
To close: Press the switch forward.
The sliding sunroof can be operated up to a road speed of 74 mph / 120 km/h.
Power convertible top
The fully automatic convertible top provides protection from the weather, combined with simple and easy operation.
So that you can get the most enjoyment out of your MINI Convertible, here are some help­ful tips:
> It is recommended that you close the con-
vertible top whenever the vehicle is parked. The closed convertible top not only protects the vehicle interior from damage due to unforeseen bad weather, but also provides a certain degree of protection against theft. Always keep your valuables inside the locked luggage compartment, even if the convertible top is closed.
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> Do not mount any roof rack systems on the
convertible top.
> When opening the wet convertible top, e.g.,
after driving in the rain, water drops may enter the luggage compartment. In order to avoid water stains or soiling, remove all objects from the luggage compartment, if necessary.
If the temperature drops below +10 7/ –12 6 , do not operate the convertible
top; otherwise, damage may occur.
Do not leave a wet convertible top open for more than one day, since the humidity may cause damages.
Do not place any objects on the convertible top, as they could otherwise fall off while the con­vertible top is being operated and result in prop­erty damage or personal injury.
Opening and closing
If the rollover protective system is extended, do not operate the convertible top.
Always completely finish the operation of the convertible top. Driving off before an opening or closing procedure is completely finished can lead to property damage or personal injury.
Do not reach into the moving parts during the opening and closing procedure. Keep chil­dren away from the pivoting range of the con­vertible top.
For safety reasons, only operate the convertible top while the vehicle is standing.<
While opening and closing, the convertible
top pivots upward. If operating the con­vertible top inside a garage or under a bridge, or similar low structure, ensure the minimum clear­ance is 7 ft/2 m; otherwise, the vehicle may be damaged.<
Before opening and closing
> Please observe the previous safety instruc-
tions.
> Please ensure the luggage compartment
roller cover is in its lowest position, refer to page 105; otherwise, the convertible top cannot be opened.
> Ensure the cargo does not push against the
luggage compartment roller cover from below.
> Ensure the tailgate is closed.
Opening and closing the convertible top
To open: Press the switch backward in order to open the sliding/tilting sunroof. Pressing the button again opens the convertible top.
To close: Press the switch forward.
Operating while driving
The convertible top may be opened or closed while driving not faster than 20 mph/30 km/h.
While operating the convertible top, pay
close attention to the surrounding traffic; otherwise, an accident may happen. Try to avoid operating the convertible top while reversing the vehicle since the rear view is very limited during the convertible top's movement. Do not operate the convertible top when driving on winding and rough roads or during windy condi­tions.<
For better control
> The LED lights up during convertible top
operation until the opening or closing pro­cedure is completely finished.
> The LED flashes after releasing the switch.
The opening or closing procedure has not yet been completed. The procedure can be continued in the desired direction by press­ing the appropriate button.
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> The indicator lamp Convertible top not
locked lights up and a message is indicated on the Control Display.
Interruption
A convertible top which is not completely open or closed is hazardous.<
The automatic movement is immediately inter­rupted when the button for the convertible top operation is released. The procedure can be continued in the desired direction by pressing the appropriate button.
If the opening or closing procedure is inter­rupted by releasing the respective button, the convertible top stays in its current position for several seconds before it slowly moves into a more stable position. The procedure can be con­tinued by pressing the appropriate button.
The opening and closing procedure is also inter­rupted in case of a mechanical blockage. In this case, in order to operate the convertible top again:
1. Turn off the ignition and then switch it on
again.
2. Press the button to continue the procedure
in the desired direction.
Convenient operation
For convenient operation using the remote con­trol, refer to page 27; for operation via the door lock, refer to page 29.
Manual closing in the event of an electrical malfunction
Only close the convertible top manually if
it is absolutely necessary. Never open it manually. Improper handling of the convertible top can result in damage. The closing procedure must be completely finished. Otherwise, dam­age or injury could result.<
Before closing
1. Remove allen key and screwdriver from
vehicle tools, refer to page 185.
2. Pry out luggage compartment lamp from
the left side trim using the screwdriver.
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Opening and closing procedure
Do not interrupt and restart the closing procedure several times one after
another, or the convertible top mechanism could be damaged.<
If the convertible top can be moved in only
one direction after several consecutive attempts to operate it, the convertible top sys­tem has overheated. Allow the system to cool down for approx. 4 minutes.<
If the battery was disconnected, e.g. for
changing batteries or vehicle storage, reinitialize the power windows, refer to page 36. Otherwise, the windows cannot be lowered or the convertible top cannot be opened.<
3. Use the screwdriver and turn the gold-col-
ored screw, see arrow, one and a half turns in the direction of the arrow.
Releasing the convertible top
1. Push cover panel forward, see arrow 1.
2. In order to unlock the convertible top use
the allen key to loosen the screws of the locking devices, see arrows 2.
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3. Release the second side frame.
Closing the convertible top
1. Place both hands on the convertible top on
the respective side frame.
Opening and closing
3. Open both locking mechanisms and remove
the locking pieces.
4. Insert the pins into the respective recess in
the cowl, see arrow.
To lock the convertible top
Turn hexagon wrench in the opposite direction of arrow 2 until the convertible top is securely locked.
Please contact your MINI dealer to have the electrical malfunction repaired.<

Wind deflector*

2. Lift out both sides at the same time, and
swing the convertible top forward onto the cowl.
3. Inside the vehicle, use a screwdriver to pry
out the cover in the center of the roof.
To close the sliding sunroof
1. Insert the hexagon wrench into the recess in
the center of the roof and push upward, see arrow 1.
2. Turn the hexagon wrench in the direction of
arrow 2.
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With the convertible top open, the wind deflec­tor keeps air movement in the passenger com­partment to a minimum, thus providing you with a more pleasant drive, even at higher speeds.
Do not let the wind deflector come into
contact with pointy objects as these may damage the net. Do not place objects on the installed wind deflector. When stowing the wind deflector, ensure that it is not damaged by objects.<
Before installing
1. Take the wind deflector out of the pouch.
2. Unfold the wind deflector, see arrows 1.
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3. Press the locking device together until it
engages, see arrow 2.
Removing and folding
Remove the deflector following the reverse sequence.
Installing and folding up
1. Push out retaining pin 2 on one side until it
engages.
2. Insert wind deflector with retaining pins into
the openings 1 and 2 on that side of the vehicle.
3. On the opposite side of the vehicle, insert
the retaining pin 1 into the opening, pushing against the spring load.
4. Push out retaining pin 2 on one side until it
engages.
Push the release lever towards the center of the wind deflector and fold both halves together.
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5. Fold up the upper part of the wind deflector.
If a seat is in its rearmost position, do not recline the backrest too far; otherwise, the
wind deflector could be damaged.<
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Adjustments

Sitting safely

The ideal sitting position can make a vital contri­bution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In con­junction with the safety belts, the head restraints and the airbags, the seated position has a major influence on your safety in the event of an acci­dent. To ensure that the safety systems operate
Adjustments
with optimal efficiency, we strongly urge you to observe the instructions contained in the follow­ing section.
For additional information on transporting chil­dren safely, refer to page 48.
Airbags
Always maintain an adequate distance
between yourself and the airbags. Always grip the steering wheel on the rim, with your hands in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to minimize the risk of injury to the hands or arms in the event of the airbag being triggered off. No one and nothing should come between the airbags and the seat occupant. Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the front passenger side as a storage area. Ensure that the front passenger is correctly seated, e.g. that no feet or legs are propped against the dashboard. Otherwise, leg injury could result if the front airbag suddenly deployed. Make sure that passengers keep their heads away from the side airbag and do not lean against the cover of the head airbag in the MINI; otherwise, serious injuries can result if the airbag deploys. <
Even if you follow all the instructions, injuries resulting from contact with airbags cannot be fully excluded, depending on the circumstances. The ignition and inflation noise may provoke a mild hearing loss in extremely sensitive individ­uals. This effect is usually only temporary.
For airbag locations and additional information on airbags, refer to page 84.
Head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
Adjust the head restraint in such a way that its center is at approx. ear level. Oth-
erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.<
Head restraints, refer to page 44.
Safety belt
Before every drive, make sure that all occupants wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the safety belt as an additional safety device, but they do not represent a substitute.
Never allow more than one person
to wear a single safety belt. Never allow infants or small children to ride in a pas­senger's lap. Make sure that the belt in the lap area sits low across the hips and does not press against the abdomen. The safety belt must not rest against the throat, run across sharp edges, pass over hard or fragile objects or be pinched. Fasten the safety belt so that it is pulled taut across the lap and shoulder, fitting the body snugly without any twists. Otherwise, the belt could slide over the hips in the event of a frontal collision and injure the abdomen. Avoid wearing bulky cloth­ing and regularly pull the belt in the upper-body area taut; otherwise, its restraining effect could be impaired.<
Safety belts, refer to page 45.

Seats

Note before adjusting
Never attempt to adjust your seat while
the vehicle is moving. The seat could respond with unexpected movement, and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident.
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On the front passenger seat as well, do not
incline the backrest too far to the rear while the vehicle is being driven; otherwise, there is a dan­ger in the event of an accident of sliding under the safety belt, eliminating the protection nor­mally provided by the belt.<
Comply with the instructions on head restraint height on page 44 and on damaged safety belts on page 46.
Backrest
Seat adjustment
Observe the instructions on page 42 to ensure the best possible personal pro-
tection.<
Longitudinal adjustment
Pull the lever, arrow 1, and slide the seat to the desired position, arrows 2. After releasing the lever, move the seat gently forward or back to make sure it engages properly.
Height
Pull the lever, arrow 1, and apply your weight to the backrest or lift it off, as necessary, arrows 2.
Lumbar support*
You can also adjust the contour of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region.
The upper hips and spinal column receive sup­plementary support to help you maintain a relaxed, upright sitting position.
Turn the wheel to increase or decrease the cur­vature.
Entry to the rear
Easy entry on the driver's side
The easy entry feature includes a mechanical memory function for the longitudinal adjust­ment and backrest angle.
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Pull up or push down the lever repeatedly, arrows 1, until the desired height is reached, arrows 2.
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1. Pull up the lever on the seat backrest,
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arrow 1.
The backrest folds forward.
2. Move the seat forward by pushing on the
backrest, arrow 2.
Previous position
1. Push the seat back into its previous position.
Do not fold the backrest up until the
seat is in its previous position. Other­wise, the seat will engage in its current posi­tion. In this case, adjust the longitudinal position manually, page 43.<
2. Fold the backrest back up to lock the seat.
When moving the seat backwards, ensure
that you do not cause personal injury or property damage. Before driving off, engage the front seats and seat backrests. Otherwise, there is a risk of acci­dent due to unexpected movement.<
Distance
Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head.
Height adjustment
To raise: pull up.
To lower: Press the button, arrow 1, and slide the head restraint down.
Removing
Only remove a head restraint if no one will be sitting on the seat in question.
Reinstall the head restraint before trans­porting passengers, as otherwise the
head restraint cannot provide its protective function.<

Head restraints

Correctly adjusted head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
Correctly adjust the head restraints of all
occupied seats; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in an accident.<
Height
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approximately at ear level.
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MINI: Front
1. Pull up as far as it will go.
2. Fold the backrest forward slightly.
3. Press button 1 and pull the head restraint
out as far as it will go.
4. Fold back the backrest.
MINI Convertible: Front
1. Pull up as far as it will go.
2. Fold the backrest forward slightly.
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3. Press button 1 and pull the head restraint
out as far as it will go.
4. Additionally press button 2 and pull the
head restraint out completely.
5. Fold back the backrest.
Rear
1. Pull up as far as it will go.
2. Press button 1 and pull the head restraint
out completely.

Seat heating*

Switching on
Press once for each temperature level. Three LEDs indicate the highest temperature.
If you continue driving within the next 15 min­utes, the seat heating is automatically activated at the previously set temperature.
The temperature is lowered or the heating is switched off entirely to save on battery power. The LEDs stay lit.
Before every drive, make sure that all occupants wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the safety belt as an additional safety device, but they do not represent a substitute.
Front and rear seats
Closing
Make sure you hear the lock engage in the belt buckle.
The upper belt anchor is suitable for adults of any stature as long as the seat is adjusted prop­erly, page 42.
Opening
1. Grasp the belt firmly.
2. Press the red button in the buckle.
3. Guide the belt into its reel.
MINI Convertible: rear belt guide
Please ensure that the belt guide loop, arrow, is locked when putting on the rear
seat belts.<
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Switching off
Press button longer.

Safety belts

Observe the instructions on page 42 to ensure the best possible personal pro-
tection.<
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Seat belt reminder
Front seats
The indicator lamps come on and an acoustic signal sounds. In addition, a message appears on the Control Dis-
play. Check whether the safety belt has been fastened correctly. The "Fasten safety belts" reminder is issued when the driver's safety belt has not been fastened. The "Fasten safety belts" reminder is also activated at road speeds above approx. 5 mph or 8 km/h if the
Adjustments
front passenger's safety belt has not been fas­tened, if objects are placed on the front passen­ger seat, or if driver or front passenger unfasten their safety belts.
1 Adjusting the left or right exterior mirror
2 Folding mirrors in and out
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Manual adjustment
The mirrors can also be adjusted manually: press the edge of the glass.
Damage to safety belts
If the safety belts are damaged or stressed
in an accident: have the safety belt system and its seat-belt tensioners replaced and the belt anchors checked. Have this work carried out only by a MINI dealer or by a workshop that has specially trained personnel working in accor­dance with the specifications of the MINI manu­facturer; otherwise, correct operation of these safety systems is not ensured.<

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors
The front passenger's mirror is more con-
vex than the driver's mirror. The objects seen in the mirror are closer than they appear. Do not gauge your distance from traffic behind you on the basis of what you see in the mirror; otherwise, there is an increased risk of an accident.<
Folding mirrors in and out*
Turn the knob beyond the pressure point in direction 2. The mirrors can be folded in at road speeds up to approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.
This can be beneficial in narrow streets, for example, or for moving mirrors that were folded in by hand back out into their correct positions.
Automatic heating*
At outside temperatures below a certain limit, both exterior mirrors are automatically heated while the engine is running or the ignition switched on.
Interior rearview mirror
To reduce glare from vehicles behind you when you are driving at night:
Turn the knob.
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Interior mirror, automatic dimming*
The automatic dimming feature of the interior rearview mirror* is controlled by two photo cells in the mirror. One photo cell is in the mirror frame, arrow; the other is on the back of the mirror.
In order to ensure that the system functions cor­rectly, keep the photo cells clean, do not cover the area between the interior rearview mirror and windshield, and do not affix adhesive labels or stickers of any kind to the windshield directly in front of the mirror.

Steering wheel

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

The right place for children

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

Child restraint systems, installation

Observe the child restraint system manu-
facturer's instructions when selecting, installing and using child restraint systems. Oth­erwise, the protective effect may be dimin­ished.<
On the front passenger seat
After installing a child restraint system on
the front passenger seat, make sure that the front and side airbags for the front passen­ger are deactivated; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury if the airbags deploy.<
Seat position
Before installing a child restraint system, move
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the front passenger seat as far back and up as possible to obtain the best possible position for the belt. Do not change the seat position after this.
Child seat security
Exception for front passenger seat
Front passenger airbags
Should it be necessary to use a child
restraint system on the front passenger seat, the front and side airbags must be deacti­vated. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury to the child if the airbags deploy, even if the child is seated in a child restraint system.<
For more information on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags, refer to page 85.
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All rear safety belts and the safety belt for the front passenger can be prevented from being pulled out in order to secure child restraint systems.
To lock the safety belt
1. Secure the child restraint system with
the belt.
2. Pull the belt strap all the way out.
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3. Allow the belt strap to retract and pull it taut
against the child restraint system.
The safety belt is locked.
To unlock the safety belt
1. Open the belt buckle.
2. Remove the child restraint system.
3. Allow the safety belt strap to retract all
the way.

LATCH child-restraint fixing system

LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.
To install and use the LATCH child restraint
system, follow the operating and safety instructions provided by the manufacturer of the system; otherwise, the protective function of the seat may be compromised.<
Anchor points for LATCH anchors
Before installing the child seat, pull the belt out of the area for the child-restraint fixing system.
Child restraint system with tether strap
Use the tether strap anchors to secure child restraint systems only; otherwise, the
anchors could be damaged.<
There are two additional anchors for child restraint systems with tether straps, arrows.
Placement of the tether strap
Make sure the upper retaining strap does
not run over sharp edges and is not twisted as it passes to the top anchor. Other­wise, the strap will not properly secure the child restraint system in the event of an accident.<
MINI
The anchor points for the lower LATCH anchors are located behind the labeled protective caps.
Make sure that both lower LATCH anchors
are properly engaged and that the child restraint system rests firmly against the seat backrest; otherwise, the protective function of the seat may be compromised.<
1 Direction of travel
2 Head restraint
3 Tether strap hook
4 Cargo bay floor
5 Anchor
6 Seat backrest
7 Tether strap of the child restraint system
1. Push the head restraint upward.
2. Guide the tether strap between the head
restraint holders.
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3. Attach the tether strap to the anchor using
the hook.
4. Push the head restraint into its lowermost
position.
5. Attach the tether strap to the anchor using
the hook.
6. Pull the retaining strap tight.
MINI Convertible
Ensure that the upper strap 9 is passed
between the seat backrest 8 and the roll­over protection system with cross member 3; otherwise, the strap will properly secure the child restraint system.<
1 Direction of travel
2 Head restraint
Transporting children safely
3 Rollover protection system with cross
member
4 Cargo bay cover
5 Cargo bay floor
6 Tether strap hook
7 Anchor
8 Seat backrest
9 Tether strap of the child restraint system
1. Push the head restraint upward.
2. Unlock backrest and slightly fold forward,
refer to page 105.
3. Guide the tether strap between the head
restraint holders.
4. Attach the tether strap to the anchor using
the hook.
5. Fold backrest back and lock in place. Push
headrest down as far as possible.
6. Pull the retaining strap tight.
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Driving

Ignition lock

Inserting the key into the ignition lock
Insert the key all the way into the ignition lock.
Radio readiness Individual electrical consumers can operate.
Removing the key from the ignition lock
Press in the key briefly. It is ejected slightly.
At the same time:
> The ignition is switched off if it was on
beforehand.
Automatic transmission
You cannot take out the key unless the selector lever is in the P position: interlock.

Start/stop button

When you press the start/stop button and depress the clutch if the car has manual
transmission or the brake if the car has auto­matic transmission, the engine starts.<
Radio readiness
Individual electrical consumers can operate. The time and outside temperature are displayed in the tachometer.
Radio readiness is switched off automatically:
> When the key is removed from the
ignition lock
> When using Comfort Access
button on the door handle or the but­ton on the remote control, refer to Locking on page 34
> After a certain has elapsed
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by pushing the
Ignition on
Most indicator and warning lamps in indicator area 1, page 13, light up for varying lengths of time.
When the engine is off, switch off the igni­tion and any unnecessary electrical con-
sumers in order to preserve the battery.<
Radio readiness and ignition off
All indicator and warning lamps in the displays go out.
The ignition automatically turns off driver's door is opened. Pressing the start/stop button again switches the ignition back on.
The ignition is not switched off in situations such as the following:
> The clutch or brake is depressed
> The low beams are switched on
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when the
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Press the start/stop button to switch radio readi­ness or the ignition on and off. Do not depress the brake or clutch while doing so.
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Starting the engine

Do not allow the engine to run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, inhalation of the noxious exhaust gases can lead to loss of consciousness and death. Exhaust gases contain carbon mon­oxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic
Driving
gas. Never leave an unattended vehicle with the engine running; otherwise, such a vehicle repre­sents a potential safety hazard. Before leaving the car while the engine is run­ning, place the transmission in neutral or move the selector lever to position P and forcefully apply the parking brake to prevent the car from moving.<
Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-
sion or repeated start attempts in which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the fuel is not burned or inadequately burned and there is a danger of overheating and damaging the cat­alytic converter.<
Do not let the engine warm up with the vehicle at a standstill. Move off immediately at a moder­ate engine speed.
When starting the engine, do not depress the accelerator pedal.
Automatic transmission
Key in ignition lock or inside vehicle with Com­fort Access, refer to page 33.
1. Depress the brake.
2. Shift the selector lever into position P or N.
3. Press the start/stop button.
The starter operates automatically for a certain time, and stops automatically as soon as the engine has started.

Switching off the engine

Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle.
When parking, apply the parking brake force­fully; otherwise, the vehicle could begin to roll.<
Manual transmission
1. With the car at a standstill, press the start/
stop button.
2. Shift into first gear or reverse.
3. Forcefully apply the parking brake.
Automatic transmission
1. With the car at a standstill, move the selector
lever to position P.
2. Press the start/stop button.
3. Forcefully apply the parking brake.
Manual transmission
Key in ignition lock or inside vehicle with Com­fort Access, refer to page 33.
1. Depress the brake.
2. Depress the clutch.
3. Press the start/stop button.
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Before driving into a car wash
By following these steps, the vehicle is able to roll:
1. Place the remote control, even with Comfort
Access, in the ignition lock.
2. Depress the brake.
3. Move the selector lever to position N.
4. Switch off the engine.

Parking brake

The parking brake is primarily intended to pre­vent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes the rear wheels.
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Applying
The lever locks in position automatically.

Automatic transmission* with Steptronic

Releasing
Pull slightly upwards, press the button and lower the lever.
In exceptional cases, if the parking brake
has to be used to slow or stop the car, do not pull the lever up too hard. In doing so, con­tinuously press the button of the parking brake lever. Otherwise, excessive force could lead to over­braking and loss of traction, i.e. fishtailing, at the rear axle.<

Manual transmission

In addition to the fully automatic mode, you can shift gears manually using Steptronic, page 54.
Parking the vehicle
To prevent the vehicle from rolling, always select position P and apply the parking
brake before leaving the vehicle with the engine running.<
Removing the key
1. Move the selector lever to position P.
2. Switch off the engine.
3. Remove the key.
Selector lever positions
P R N D M/S + –
Displays in the tachometer
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When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, press
the gearshift lever to the right. Otherwise, the engine could be damaged if you inadvert­ently shift into 3rd or 4th gear.<
Reverse gear
Select this only when the vehicle is stationary. When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a slight resistance has to be overcome.
P R N D DS M1 to M6
The selector lever position is displayed, or the current gear in the manual mode.
Changing selector lever positions
> The selector lever can only be moved out of
position P if the ignition is switched on or the engine is running: interlock.
> Before moving the lever away from P or N
with the vehicle stationary, first depress the brake; otherwise, the selector lever will refuse to move: shiftlock.
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To prevent the vehicle from creeping
after you select a driving position,
depress the brake until you are ready to start.<
A lock prevents accidental shifting into selector lever positions R and P.
Driving
Overriding the selector lever lock
Press the button on the front of the selector lever, arrow.
Sport program and manual operation M/S
Move the selector lever from position D to the left into the M/S shifting slot: The Sport program is activated and DS is dis­played. This position is recommended for a per­formance-oriented driving style.
To deactivate the sport program or manual mode M/S, move the selector lever to the right into position D.
P Park
Select this only when the vehicle is stationary. The transmission locks to prevent the drive wheels from turning.
R Reverse
Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.
N Neutral
Select this when you are in a car wash, for exam­ple. The vehicle can roll.
D Drive, automatic position
Position for normal vehicle operation. All for­ward gears are selected automatically.
Under normal operation conditions, fuel con­sumption is lowest when you drive in position D.
Kickdown
Kickdown enables you to achieve maximum performance. Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the full­throttle resistance point.
Shifting with the selector lever
Push the selector lever forward or pull it back to activate manual operation. Steptronic shifts the gear.
> Pull the selector lever in the + direction.
Transmission shifts up.
> Push the selector lever in the – direction.
Transmission shifts down.
The tachometer displays M1 to M6.
To use the automatic mode again, move the selector lever to the right into position D.
Upshifts and downshifts are executed only when they will result in a plausible combination of engine and vehicle speed; thus, for example, a downshift that would cause the engine to over­rev will not be executed by the system. The selected gear is displayed briefly, followed by the actual gear.
Shifting on the steering wheel*
With the selector lever in position D, automatic drive, you can shift gears using the shift paddles on the steering wheel. The transmission auto­matically switches to manual mode.
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If you do not shift gears with the shift paddles or
accelerate for a certain amount of time, the transmission automatically returns to D, auto­matic drive.
> Pull one of the shift paddles.
Transmission shifts up.
> Push one of the shift paddles.
Transmission shifts down.
M1 to M6 is displayed in the gear indicator.
Manually unlock the selector lever lock
Should the selector lever refuse to move out of position P even though the ignition is switched on, the brake is depressed and the button on the selector lever is pressed, the selector lever lock can be overridden:
1. Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever.
2. Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever
until the sleeve is inside out. Disconnect the cable connector if necessary.
Only unlock the selector lever lock manu-
ally when the vehicle is to be towed. Do not forget to firmly apply the parking brake prior to the tow; otherwise, the vehicle may roll away.<

Turn signals/ headlamp flasher

1 Turn signal indicator
2 Headlamp flasher
Using turn signals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To turn off manually, press the lever to the resis­tance point.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
lamp indicates that an indicator bulb has failed.<
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3. Take the hub cover remover 1 out of the
onboard vehicle tool kit and insert it in the loop on the front passenger side.
4. Pull the loop up.
5. Move the selector lever into the desired
position by pressing the button on the front of the selector lever.
Indicating a turn briefly
Press the lever as far as the resistance point for as long as you wish to indicate a turn.
Triple turn signal activation
Press the lever as far as the resistance point.
You can set whether the turn signal is to flash once or three times.
1. Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup"
and press the MINI joystick.
3. Select "Settings".
4. Select "Vehicle and tires".
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5. Select "Lighting".
Driving
6. Select "Triple turn signal".
Triple turn signaling is activated.

Wiper system

Intermittent wipe or rain sensor*
If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the intermittent-wipe time is preset.
If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the time between wipes is controlled automatically and depends on the intensity of the rainfall. The rain sensor is mounted on the windshield, directly in front of the interior rearview mirror.
Activating intermittent wipe or rain sensor
Press button, arrow 3.
Deactivate the rain sensor before entering an automatic car wash. Failure to do so
could result in damage caused by undesired wiper activation.<
Adjusting the sensitivity of the rain sensor
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 51.
2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis­played.
1 Switching on wipers
2 Switching off wipers or brief wipe
3 Activating/deactivating intermittent mode
or rain sensor
4 Cleaning windshield and headlamps
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*
Switching on wipers
Press the lever upward, arrow 1.
The lever automatically returns to its initial posi­tion when released.
Normal wiper speed
Press once. The system switches to intermittent operation when the vehicle is stationary.
Fast wiper speed
Press twice or press beyond the resistance point. The system switches to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary.
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3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
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5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6. Press the button to select the desired sensi-
tivity.
7. Wait, or press and hold the button until the
display changes. The settings are stored.
Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain sensor
Press the button again, arrow 3.
Brief wipe
Press the lever downward once, arrow 2.
Cleaning windshield and headlamps*
Pull the lever, arrow 4.
Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield and the wipers are operated briefly.
When the vehicle lighting system is switched on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and appropriate intervals.
In cars equipped with an alarm system, the headlamps cannot be cleaned when the bonnet is open.
Do not use the washers when the washer
fluid reservoir is empty; otherwise, you will damage the washer pump. Only use the washers if the bonnet has been completely closed; otherwise, the headlamp washer system the washers if there is any danger that the fluid will freeze on the windshield. If you do, your vision could be obscured. For this reason, use antifreeze.<
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may be damaged. Do not use
Window washer nozzles
The window washer nozzles are heated auto-
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matically ignition is switched on.
while the engine is running or the
MINI: Rear window wiper
0 Rear wipers parked
1 To switch on intermittent wipe :
Turn the cap to level 1. Operation is continuous in reverse gear.
Cleaning the rear window
2 To clean the rear window during intermit-
tent wipe : Turn the cap further to level 2 and hold it there.
3 To clean the rear window when wipers are
parked : Turn the cap to level 3 and hold it there.
Do not use the washers when the washer fluid reservoir is empty; otherwise, you will
damage the washer pump.<

Washer fluid

Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable.
Therefore, keep it away from ignition sources, store it only in the closed original con­tainer and keep it out of reach of children; oth­erwise, there is a risk of personal injury. Comply with the instructions on the container.<
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Washer fluid reservoir
Only refill washer fluid that contains anti-
freeze when the engine is cool, to avoid contact with hot engine parts. Otherwise, fluid spills constitute a fire hazard and a risk to per­sonal safety.<
Driving
Fill with water and, if required, with a washer antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom­mendations.
Mix the water and antifreeze before filling
the washer fluid reservoir to make sure the correct concentration is maintained.<
Capacity
Approx. 2.6 US quarts/2.5 liters.
With headlamp washer system: Approx. 4.8 US quarts/4.5 liters.

Cruise control*

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

Odometer, outside temperature display, clock

Controls overview
1 Outside temperature display and clock or
current speed
2 Odometer and trip odometer
3 Resetting the trip odometer
Units of measure
Select the respective units of measure, miles or km for the odometer as well as 7 or 6 for the outside temperature, page 65.
Outside temperature display, time
Setting the time, refer to page 68.
1. Press the button in the turn indicator lever
repeatedly until the current speed appears in the lower display.
2. Wait for the speed display to automatically
move to the upper display.
The outside temperature then appears in the lower display.
Odometer and trip odometer
Resetting the trip odometer
With the ignition switched on, press knob 3 in the tachometer.
When the vehicle is parked
To display the time, outside temperature and odometer briefly after the key is removed from the ignition lock: Press knob 3 in the tachometer.

Tachometer

Outside temperature warning
When the displayed temperature sinks to approx. +377/+36, a signal sounds and a warning lamp lights up. There is an increased risk of black ice.
Black ice can also form at temperatures above +377/+3 6. Therefore, drive
carefully, e.g. on bridges and sections of road in the shade; otherwise, there is an increased acci­dent risk.<
Current vehicle speed
To have the current speed shown in the upper display otherwise serving for the outside tem­perature display and clock.
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Never operate the engine with the needle in the red overspeed zone of the gauge. In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted to protect the engine.
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Coolant temperature

Computer*

A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and therefore the engine, becomes too hot. In addi­tion, a message will appear on the Control Display.
Check coolant level, refer to page 178.

Fuel gauge

Fuel tank capacity
Approx. 13.2 US gallons/50 liters.
You can find information on refueling on page 163.
If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period, when you are driving in mountainous areas, for example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.
Displays in tachometer
Press the button in the turn indicator lever repeatedly to call up various items of infor­mation.
The following items of information are displayed in the order listed:
> Cruising range
> Average fuel consumption
> Current fuel consumption
> Average speed
> Current vehicle speed
> MINI Convertible: Always Open Timer
To set the corresponding units of measure, refer to Units of measure on page 65.
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Reserve
Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve zone of approx. 2.1 US gallons/8 liters the remaining indicator lamps change from orange to red, arrow, and a message is displayed briefly on the Control Display. The tachometer remaining cruising range. When the range is less than approx. 30 miles/50 km, the message remains in the Control Display.
If the range displayed is less than 30 miles/50 km, be sure to refuel; other-
wise, engine functions are not guaranteed and damage could occur.<
displays the
Cruising range
Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel. The range is calculated on the basis of the way the car has been driven over the last 18 miles/30 km and the amount of fuel currently in the tank.
If the range displayed is less than 30 miles/50 km, be sure to refuel; other-
wise, engine functions are not guaranteed and damage could occur.<
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Average fuel consumption
Calculated for the time the engine has been running.
With the trip computer, page 63, you can have the average consumption for another trip dis­played.
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To reset average fuel consumption: press the
button in the turn indicator lever for approx. 2seconds.
Current fuel consumption
Displays the current fuel consumption to allow you to see whether your current driving style is conducive to fuel economy with minimum exhaust emissions.
1 Total driving time
2 Current driving time
To reset the display 2: Press the button on the turn signal lever or the button to reset the trip odometer, page 12, for approx. 2 seconds.
To reset the total driving time, contact your MINI dealer.
Average speed
Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine switched off are not included in the calculations of average speed.
With the trip computer, page 63, you can have the average speed for another trip displayed.
Controls overview
To reset average speed: press the button in the turn indicator lever for approx. 2 seconds.
Current vehicle speed
To have the current speed shown in the upper display otherwise serving for the outside tem­perature display and clock.
1. Press the button in the turn indicator lever
repeatedly until the current speed appears in the lower display.
2. Wait for the speed display to automatically
move to the upper display.
The outside temperature then appears in the lower display of the computer.
Always Open Timer
If driving the MINI Convertible with its soft top down, the driving times are displayed digitally on the tachometer.
Analog to Always Open Timer
The analog Always Open Timer indicates the number of hours and minutes that you drove with the convertible top down. A maximum of 6 hours and 59 minutes can be displayed.
The total driving time is displayed digitally in the tachometer.
1 LED hour display
2 Minute display
Displays on the Control Display
To open the computer via the onboard monitor, basic operation on page 16.
1. Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Naviga-
tion" and press the MINI joystick.
The following driving times are displayed:
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3. If necessary, move the highlight marker to
the uppermost field. Select "Car Data".
Entering a distance manually
1. Select "Dist. to dest.".
4. Select "Onboard info".
> Estimated time of arrival at destination:
> Manually enter a distance in the com-
puter, refer to information further below
> Enter a destination in the navigation sys-
tem, page 114
> Cruising range
> Distance to destination:
> Manually enter a distance in the com-
puter, refer to information further below
> Enter a destination in the navigation sys-
tem, page 114
> Average speed
> Average fuel consumption
2. Turn the MINI joystick to select the distance
to your destination.
3. Press the MINI joystick to apply the setting.
The distance is mandated automatically during destination guidance.
Trip computer
The trip computer is suitable e.g. for a holiday trip.
1. Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Naviga-
tion" and press the MINI joystick.
3. Select "Car Data".
4. Select "Trip computer".
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Resetting values
To reset the values for the average speed and average fuel consumption:
1. Select the respective menu entry.
2. Press the MINI joystick to confirm the
message.
> Departure time
> Driving time
> Distance traveled
> Average speed
> Average fuel consumption
To switch trip computer on/off and to reset all values to zero:
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1. If necessary, move the highlight marker to
the third field from the top.
2. Press the MINI joystick.
Other menu items are displayed.

Settings and information

Operating principle
Controls overview
3. Select the desired menu item.
> "Start"
> "Stop"
> "Reset"
Certain settings and information are only avail­able when the ignition is switched on, the vehi­cle is at a standstill and the doors are closed.
1 Button for:
> Selecting display
> Setting values
> Confirming selected display or set values
> Calling up computer information 61
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2 Calling up Check Control 70
3 Displaying vehicle check 71
4 Setting the time 68
5 Setting the date 69
6 Exiting the menu
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Exiting displays
1. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator
lever repeatedly until "HOME" is displayed.
2. Press the button for a longer period.
The display again shows the outside tempera­ture and the time.
Displays are also exited if no entries are made for approx. 8 seconds.
Next setting or item of information
3. Select "Settings".
4. Select "Language / Units".
5. Select "Units".
6. Select the menu item to be set.
7. Select the desired unit of measure.

Service requirements

1. Within a setting or item of information,
briefly press the button in the turn indicator lever repeatedly until "NEXT" is displayed.
2. Press the button for a longer period.
The display changes directly to the next setting or item of information.

Units of measure

To set the units of measure. The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 26.
1. Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup"
and press the MINI joystick.
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The remaining driving distance and the date of the next scheduled service are briefly displayed immediately after you start the engine or switch on the ignition.
The extent of service work required can be read out from the remote control by your
MINI dealer.<
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Possible displays
Controls overview
1 Button for selecting information
2 Engine oil
3 Front brakes
4 Rear brakes
5 Vehicle check
Supplementary information
You can have further information on the scope of maintenance displayed on the Control Dis­play, refer to page 16.
1. Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup"
and press the MINI joystick.
3. Select "Info sources".
6 Roadworthiness test
7 Brake fluid
8 Exit display 65
9 Next setting or item of information 65
More information on the MINI Maintenance Sys­tem can be found on page 179.
4. Select "Service Info".
5. Select "Service requirements".
6. If necessary, move the highlight marker
to the second field from the top. Select "Status".
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A list of selected maintenance operations and, if
applicable, inspections required by law is dis­played.
You can have further information displayed on each entry: Select an entry.
Exiting the menu
Select the arrow.
1. Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup"
and press the MINI joystick.
3. Select "Info sources".
4. Select "Service Info".
5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to
the uppermost field. Select "Service require­ments".
6. Select "Status".
7. Select "State inspection".
8. Select "Set service date".
The month is highlighted.
9. Turn the MINI joystick to make the
adjustment.
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Symbols
No service is currently required.
The deadline for service or a legally man­dated inspection is approaching. Please
schedule a service appointment.
The service deadline has already passed.
Entering deadlines for legally required inspections*
Make sure the date on the Control Display is always set correctly, page 69; otherwise, the effectiveness of Condition Based Service CBS is not ensured.
10. Press the MINI joystick to apply the setting.
The year is highlighted.
11. Turn the MINI joystick to make the
adjustment.
12. Press the MINI joystick to apply the setting.
The date entry is stored.
Exiting the menu
Select the arrow.
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Clock

On the onboard monitor
In the tachometer
Setting the time
1. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis­played.
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2. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
3. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
Setting the time
1. Press the button once or twice until the
start menu appears.
2. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup"
and press the MINI joystick.
3. Turn the MINI joystick until "Settings" is
selected and press the MINI joystick.
4. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
5. Press the button to set the hours.
6. Wait for the display to change to minutes.
7. Press the button to set the minutes.
8. Wait for the display to change.
The settings are stored.
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4. Turn the MINI joystick until "Time / Date" is
selected and press the MINI joystick.
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5. Turn the MINI joystick until "Time" is
selected and press the MINI joystick.
6. Turn the MINI joystick until "Set time" is
selected and press the MINI joystick.
7. Turn the MINI joystick to set the hours and
press the MINI joystick.
8. Turn the MINI joystick to set the minutes and
press the MINI joystick.
The system accepts the new time.
Setting the time format
The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 26.
1. Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup"
and press the MINI joystick.
3. Select "Settings".
4. Select "Time / Date".
5. Select "Time".
6. Select "Time format".
7. Select the desired format.
Switching on the hour signal*
You will hear three tones just before each full hour.
Select "Hour memo".
The hour signal is activated.
The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 26.

Date

In the tachometer
Setting the date
1. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis­played.
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2. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
3. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
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4. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
5. Press the button to set the day of the month.
6. Wait for the display to change to month.
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7. Set the month and year in the same way.
8. Wait for the display to change.
The settings are stored.
6. Select "Date format".
7. Select the desired format.
On the onboard monitor
Setting the date
1. Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup"
and press the MINI joystick.
3. Select "Settings".
4. Select "Time / Date".
5. Select "Date".
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6. Select "Set date".
7. Turn the MINI joystick to make the
adjustment.
8. Press the MINI joystick to apply the setting.
The next setting is highlighted.
9. Make the remaining adjustments. After the
last adjustment, the date is stored.

Check Control

The concept
The Check Control monitors vehicle functions and alerts you to any malfunctions in the sys­tems monitored. Check Control messages involve indicator and warning lamps in the dis­play and, in some circumstances, an acoustic signal as well as text messages at the bottom of the Control Display.
Indicator and warning lamps
Indicator and warning lamps can light up in var­ious combinations and colors in the indicator areas 1 and 2.
Explanatory text messages
Setting the date format
The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 26.
1. Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup"
and press the MINI joystick.
3. Select "Settings".
4. Select "Time / Date".
5. Select "Date".
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Text messages at the lower edge of the Control Display explain the meaning of the displayed indicator and warning lamps.
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For most Check Control messages, you can view
more information later, e.g. regarding the cause of a malfunction and how to respond, refer to page 72.
In urgent cases, this information will be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on.
To exit the displayed information:
Select the arrow.
Hiding Check Control messages
They are marked with the symbol shown here.
Other Check Control messages are au tomatically hidden after approx. 20 seconds, but remain stored.
They are marked with the symbol shown here.
This symbol indicates that Check Control messages have been stored. Check Control mes­sages can be viewed whenever it is convenient.
Viewing stored Check Control messages
Stored Check Control messages can only be dis­played if the driver's door is closed.
1. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis­played.
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Press the button in the turn indicator lever.
Some Check Control messages are displayed until the malfunctions have been rectified. They cannot be hidden. If several malfunctions occur at the same time, they are displayed in suc­cession.
2. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
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3. Press the button repeatedly until the display
shows the corresponding symbol and "CHECK INFO".
5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to
the uppermost field. Select "Check Control messages".
4. Hold the button down.
"CHECK OK" appears if there are no Check Control messages. If a Check Control message has been stored,
Controls overview
the corresponding message is displayed. In addition, the text message appears on the Control Display.
5. Briefly press the button to check for other
messages.
Viewing more information later
Onboard monitor, for operating principle refer to page 16.
1. Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup"
and press the MINI joystick.
3. Select "Info sources".
4. Select "Service Info".
6. Select a text message.
Exit display:
Select the arrow.

Speed limit

Enter a speed, and a Check Control message will indicate when you reach this speed. This enables you, for example, to receive warnings if you exceed a speed limit in an urban area. You are only warned of reaching this speed a second time if your vehicle speed falls below it again by at least 3 mph or 5 km/h.
Displaying, setting or changing the limit
Onboard monitor, for operating principle refer to page 16.
1. Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Naviga-
tion" and press the MINI joystick.
3. Select "Car Data".
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4. Select "Limit".
5. Select "Change limit:".
6. Turn the MINI joystick to set the limit.
7. Press the MINI joystick to apply the setting.
The limit is automatically activated.
Applying your current speed as limit
Select "Select current speed". The system adopts your current speed as the limit.
Starting, stopping or resetting
> Select "Start".
The stopwatch starts at the displayed time.
> Select "Reset".
The stopwatch is reset and restarts if it was running beforehand.
> Select "Stop".
This stops the timer.
Taking an interim time reading
Select "Interim time". The interim time appears below the ongoing pri­mary stopwatch count.
All of the remaining functions remain available at all times while the stopwatch is running. The stopwatch continues operation in the back­ground.

Altering settings

Activating the limit
Select "On".
Limit is activated.

Stopwatch

Onboard monitor, for operating principle refer to page 16.
1. Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Naviga-
tion" and press the MINI joystick.
3. Select "Car Data".
4. Select "Stopwatch".
Language on the Control Display
The language of the Control Display can be set. Refer to the basic principles on page 16. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
1. Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup"
and press the MINI joystick.
3. Select "Settings".
4. Select "Language / Units".
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5. Select "Language".
6. Select "Text language".
The language for the display texts and navi­gation messages can be changed.
7. Select the desired language.
Brightness of the Control Display
Controls overview
The brightness is automatically adapted to the ambient lighting conditions. Note, however, that you can change the basic setting while the low beams are switched on. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
1. Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup"
and press the MINI joystick.
3. Select "Settings".
4. Select "Display settings".
5. Select "Brightness".
6. Select "Brightness".
7. Turn the MINI joystick until the desired set-
ting is reached.
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safety

Park Distance Control PDC*

The concept
PDC assists you with parking backwards. Acous­tic signals and a visual indicator presence of an object behind the vehicle. To measure the distance, there are four ultrasonic sensors in either bumper.
These sensors have a range of approx. 6.5 ft/ 2 m. However, an acoustic warning does not sound until an object is approx. 24 in/60 cm from the rear corner sensors, or approx. 5 ft/
1.50 m from the rear center sensors.
PDC is a parking aid that can indicate
objects when they are approached slowly, as is usually the case when parking. Avoid approaching an object at high speed; otherwise, physical circumstances may lead to the system warning being issued too late.<
Automatic mode
With the engine running or the ignition switched on, the system is activated automatically after approx. 1 second when you en gage reverse gear or move the automatic transmission selector lever to position R. Wait this short period before driving.
warn you of the
Malfunction
Indicator lamp comes on: PDC is mal­functioning. A message appears on the Control Display. Have the system
checked.
To avoid this problem, keep the sensors clean and free of ice or snow in order to ensure that they will continue to operate effectively. When using a high-pressure cleaner, do not direct the jet toward the sensors for lengthy periods and only spray from a distance of at least 4 in/10 cm.
PDC with visual warning
To have the system show distances to objects on the Control Display. The contours of distant objects are shown on the Control Display even before the acoustic signal sounds.
Onboard monitor, for operating principle refer to page 16.
1. Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup"
and press the MINI joystick.
3. Select "Settings".
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Acoustic signals
As the distance between vehicle and object decreases, the intervals between the tones become shorter. If the distance to the nearest object falls to below roughly 1 ft/30 cm, then a continuous tone sounds.
If the distance remains constant, e.g. when driv­ing parallel to a wall, the acoustic signal stops after approx. 3 seconds.
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4. Select "Vehicle and tires".
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5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to
the uppermost field. Select "PDC".
6. Select "PDC display on".
The PDC display is activated. It is shown on
the Control Display as soon as PDC is activated.
The setting is stored for the remote control in use.
System limitations
Even with PDC, final responsibility for esti-
mating the distance between the vehicle and any obstructions always remains with the driver. Sensors, too, have blind spots in which objects cannot be detected. Moreover, ultra­sonic detection can reach its physical limits with objects such as trailer tow bars and couplings, thin and wedge-shaped objects, etc. Low objects already indicated, such as curbs, may enter the sensors' blind spots before or after a continuous audible signal is given. Higher, pro­truding objects, such as wall ledges, may not be detectable. Therefore, always drive cautiously; otherwise, there is a risk of personal injury or property damage. Loud sound sources outside or inside the car can drown out the PDC signal.<
reduce the additional safety margin by engaging in hazardous driving thereby running the risk of an accident.<
Antilock Brake System ABS
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during brak­ing. Safe steering response is maintained even during full braking. Active safety is thus increased.
Braking safely, refer to page 103.
Among others, ABS includes the following func­tions:
> Cornering Brake Control CBC
> Electronic brake-force distribution EBV
> Brake Assist
Cornering Brake Control CBC
Driving stability and steering characteristics are further enhanced while braking in turns or dur­ing a lane change.
Electronic brake-force distribution EBV
The system controls the brake pressure in the rear wheels to ensure stable braking behavior.
Brake Assist
Rapidly depressing the brake causes this system to automatically develop maximum braking force. Thus, the system helps keep braking dis­tance to a minimum. At the same time, all the benefits provided by ABS are exploited.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake for the duration of the full braking application.

Driving stability control systems

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Your MINI has a number of systems that help to maintain the vehicle's stability even in adverse driving conditions.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed,
even with driving stability control systems. An appropriate driving style always remains the responsibility of the driver. Therefore do not
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Dynamic Stability Control DSC
DSC prevents the driving wheels from losing traction when you pull away from rest or accel­erate. The system also recognizes unstable driv­ing conditions, for example if the rear of the car is about to swerve or if momentum is acting at an angle past the front wheels. In these cases, DSC helps the vehicle maintain a safe course within physical limits by reducing engine output and through braking actions at the individual wheels.
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DSC also encompasses the following functions:
> Antilock Brake System ABS
> Electronic brake-force distribution EBV
> Brake Assist
> Cornering Brake Control CBC
> Hill Assist
Deactivating DSC
Press the button repeatedly until the DSC indica­tor lamps come on. DSC is deactivated. Stabiliz­ing and propulsion promoting actions are no longer executed.
When driving with snow chains or to 'rock free' in snow, it can be helpful to switch off DSC for a brief period.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again as soon as possible.
Dynamic Traction Control DTC*
DTC is a type of DSC that is propulsion optimized for special road conditions such as uncleared snowy roads. The system ensures maximum propulsion though with restricted driving stabil­ity. You therefore need to drive with suitable caution.
In the following exceptional situations, it can be useful to briefly activate DTC:
> when driving on snow-covered inclines, in
slush, or on uncleared snowy roads
> when rocking the vehicle free, driving out of
deep snow or on loose surfaces
> when driving with snow chains
Activating DTC
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Press the button: the DTC indicator lamps come on.
Activating DSC
Press the button again: the DSC indicator lamps go out.
For better control
If the indicator lamp flashes: The DSC controls the driving and break­ing forces.
If the indicator lamps are on: DSC is deactivated.
For better control
If the indicator lamp flashes: DTC controls the driving and breaking forces.
If the indicator lamps are on: DTC is activated.
Deactivating DTC
Press the button again: the DSC indicator lamps go out.
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Deactivating both DTC and DSC
Press the button for at least 3 seconds: the DSC indicator lamps in the display elements come on. The Dynamic Traction Control DTC and Dynamic Stability Control DSC are both deacti­vated. There will be no more stabilizing inter­ventions.
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Interventions (differential lock occur to improve propulsion when drive wheels are rotating unevenly, even when the DSC is deactivated.
) in braking
> Engine responds more spontaneously to
movements of the accelerator.
> Steering response is more direct.
With automatic transmission:
> More rapid gear shifting in Sport program.
Activating the system
Press the SPORT button. The LED lights up.
SPORT is briefly displayed in the tachometer.
Activating DSC
Press the button again: the indicator lamps go out.
Hill Assist
Hill Assist aids you in comfortably driving off on inclines. It is not necessary to use the parking brake for this.
1. Hold the MINI with the brake.
2. Release the brake and immediately
drive off.
Hill Assist holds the car in place for approx. 2 seconds after the brake is released.
Depending on the load and gradient, the
vehicle can roll backward slightly during this period. After you release the brake, immedi­ately start driving since the Hill Assist only holds
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the vehicle for about 2 seconds, and it will start to roll backwards.<

Sport button*

Pressing the button causes your MINI to respond even more sportily.
Deactivating the system
> Press the SPORT button again.
> Switch off the engine.

Flat Tire Monitor FTM*

The concept
The Flat Tire Monitor detects pressure loss in a tire by comparing the rotating speeds of the individual tires while moving.
If a tire loses pressure, its rolling circumference changes, and this in turn alters the speed of rotation. This change is detected and is reported as a flat tire.
Functional requirement
In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat tire, the system must be initialized for the cor­rect tire inflation pressure.
Each time you correct the pressure in a tire, or change a wheel or tire, the system
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System limitations
The Flat Tire Monitor is unable to warn the driver of sudden, severe tire damage caused by exter­nal factors, nor can it identify the gradual loss of pressure that will inevitably occur in all four tires over a lengthy period of time.
In the following situations, the system could be delayed or malfunction:
> System has not been initialized
> Driving on snowy or slippery road surface
> Performance-oriented style of driving: slip in
the drive wheels, high lateral acceleration
> Snow chains are attached
When the vehicle is driven with a space-saver
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spare tire not function.
, page 193, the Flat Tire Monitor can-
Initializing the system
The initialization is completed during driv-
ing, which can be interrupted at any time. When driving resumes, the initialization is con­tinued automatically. Do not initialize the system if you are driving
*
with snow chains or a space-saver spare tire
.<
Using the onboard monitor
Onboard monitor, for operating principle refer to page 16.
1. Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup"
and press the MINI joystick.
3. Select "Settings".
5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to
the uppermost field. Select "FTM".
6. Start the engine, but do not start driving.
7. Select "Reset".
8. Select "Yes".
9. Start driving.
The initialization is completed during driving.
Indication of a flat tire
The warning lamps come on in yellow and red. A message appears on the Control Display. An acoustic signal also sounds. There is a flat tire or substantial
loss of tire pressure.
1. Reduce speed and stop the vehicle with cau-
tion. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
2. Check whether your vehicle is equipped
with normal tires or run-flat tires.
The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle with the letters RSC on the
sidewall, refer to run-flat tires, page 174.<
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Normal tires
1. Determine which tire is damaged.
If this cannot be determined, contact your MINI dealer.<
2. Repair the flat tire, refer to page 190, or
change the damaged tire, refer to page 192.
Run-flat tires*
1. Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph
or 80 km/h. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph or 80 km/h.
Do not contin ue driving if the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat tires,
page 174; otherwise, a serious accident could result.<
2. At the next opportunity, check the air pres-
sure in all four tires.
If all four tires are inflated to the cor­rect pressures, the Flat Tire Monitor
might not have been initialized. The system must then be initialized.<
3. In the event of complete tire pressure loss,
0 psi/0 kPa, you can estimate the possible distance for continued driving on the basis of the following guidelines:
> With a light load:
1 to 2 persons without luggage: approx. 155 miles/250 km
> With a medium load:
2 persons, cargo bay full, or 4 persons without luggage: approx. 94 miles/150 km
> With a full load:
4 persons, load compartment full: approx. 30 miles/50 km
Drive cautiously and do not exceed a
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speed of 50 mph or 80 km/h; otherwise, an accident may occur. In the event of pressure loss, vehicle handling changes. This includes reduced tracking stability in braking, extended braking distance and altered natural steering characteristics.
If unusual vibration or loud noises occur during the journey, this may be an indication that the damaged tire has finally failed. Reduce the vehi­cle speed and stop as soon as possible. Other­wise, sections of the tire may come loose and cause accidents. Do not continue driving and contact your MINI dealer.<

Tire Pressure Monitor TPM*

The concept
TPM checks the inflation pressures of the four mounted tires during a trip. The system notifies you if there is a significant loss of pressure in one or more tires.
Functional requirement
In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat tire, the system must be reset while all tire infla­tion pressures are correct.
Always use wheels with TPM electronics. Other­wise, the system may malfunction.
Each time a tire inflation pressure has been corrected or a wheel or tire has been
changed, reset the system.<
System limitations
TPM cannot warn you in advance of sud­de n seve re ti re dam age ca used by out side
influences.<
The system does not work correctly if it has not been reset; for example, a flat tire may be indi­cated even though the tire inflation pressures are correct.
The system is inactive and cannot indicate a flat tire if a wheel without TPM electronics, such as a compact spare wheel*, has been mounted, or if TPM is temporarily malfunctioning due to other systems or devices using the same radio fre­quency.
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Status indicator on the onboard monitor
The tire and system condition is indicated by the color of the tires.
TPM takes into account the fact that tire pres­sure changes while the vehicle is being driven. The tire pressure does not need to be corrected unless the TPM instructs you to do so by means of color indicators.
Green
The tire inflation pressure corresponds to the established target value.
"TPM active" is displayed on the onboard monitor.
One wheel yellow
There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire pres­sure in the indicated tire. A message appears on the onboard monitor.
All wheels yellow
There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire pres­sure in several tires. A message appears on the onboard monitor.
3. Select "Settings" and press the MINI joystick.
4. Select "Vehicle and tires" and press the MINI
joystick.
5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to
the uppermost field. Select "TPM" and press the MINI joystick.
Gray
The system cannot detect a puncture.
Possible reasons for this:
> TPM is being reset
> Temporary malfunction caused by systems
or devices using the same radio frequency
> Malfunction
Resetting the system
Each time a tire inflation pressure has been corrected or a wheel or tire has been
changed, reset the system.<
Using the onboard monitor
Onboard monitor, for operating principle refer to page 16.
1. Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup"
and press the MINI joystick.
6. Start the engine, but do not start driving.
7. Select "Reset" and press the MINI joystick.
8. Select "Yes" and press the MINI joystick.
9. Start driving.
The tires are shown in gray and "Resetting TPM..." is displayed.
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After driving a few minutes, the set inflation
pressures in the tires are accepted as the target values to be monitored. The system reset is completed during your drive, and can be inter­rupted at any time. When driving resumes, the reset is continued automatically. On the onboard monitor, the tires are shown in green and "Status: TPM active" is displayed again.
If a flat tire is detected while the system is
being reset and while it is determining the inflation pressures, all tires on the onboard mon­itor are displayed in yellow. The message "Tire low!" is shown.<
Message for low tire inflation pressure
The warning lamps come on in yellow and red. A message appears on the onboard monitor. An acoustic signal also sounds. There is a flat tire or sub-
stantial loss of tire pressure.
1. Reduce speed and stop the vehicle with cau-
tion. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
2. Check whether your vehicle is equipped
with normal tires or run-flat tires.
The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle with the letters RSC on the
sidewall, page 174.<
Normal tires
1. Determine which tire is damaged.
If this cannot be determined, contact your MINI dealer.<
2. Repair the flat tire or change the damaged
tire, refer to page 192.
Run-flat tires*
1. Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph/
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80 km/h. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
Do not contin ue driving if the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat tires; oth-
erwise, a serious accident could result.<
2. In the event of complete tire pressure loss,
0 psi/0 kPa, you can estimate the possible
distance for continued driving on the basis of the following guidelines:
> With a light load:
1 to 2 persons without luggage: approx. 155 miles/250 km
> With a medium load:
2 persons, cargo bay full, or 4 persons without luggage: approx. 94 miles/150 km
> With a full load:
4 persons, load compartment full: approx. 30 miles/50 km
Drive cautiously and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h; otherwise, an accident may occur. In the event of pressure loss, vehicle handling changes. This includes reduced tracking stability in braking, extended braking distance and altered natural steering characteristics. If unusual vibration or loud noises occur during the journey, this may be an indication that the damaged tire has finally failed. Reduce the vehi­cle speed and stop as soon as possible. Other­wise, sections of the tire may come loose and cause accidents. Do not continue driving and contact your MINI dealer.<
Malfunction
The small warning lamp flashes in yel­low and then lights up continuously; the larger warning lamp comes on in
yellow. On the onboard monitor, the tires are shown in gray and a message appears. No punctures can be detected.
This type of message is shown in the following situations:
> If there is a malfunction.
Have the system checked.
> If a wheel without TPM electronics has been
mounted.
> If TPM is temporarily malfunctioning due to
other systems or devices using the same radio frequency.
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Message for unsuccessful system reset
Both warning lamps come on in yellow. A message appears on the onboard monitor. The system is not reset after a tire has been changed, for example.
Check the tire inflation pressure and reset the system, page 81.
Declaration according to NHTSA/ FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
Each tire, including the spare, should be che­cked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire infla­tion pressure label. If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehi­cle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pres­sure for those tires. As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pres­sure monitoring system TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires are significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substi­tute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if underinflation has not reached the level at which the TPMS low tire pressure tell­tale illuminates.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the sys­tem detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously lit. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle startups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indi­cator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replace­ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop­erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
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Airbags

The following airbags are located under the marked covers:
MINI:
1 Front airbags
2 Side airbags in backrests
3 Head airbags at the front and rear
Protective effect
Observe the instructions on page 42 to ensure the best possible personal pro-
tection.<
The front airbags help protect the driver and front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone cannot pro­vide adequate restraint. When needed, the head and side airbags help provide protection in the event of side impact. The relevant side airbag supports the side upper body area. The head air bag supports the head. The side/head airbag in the MINI Convertible protects the head during impact.
The airbags are designed to not be triggered in every type of collision, e.g. not in minor acci­dents, certain rollover situations or rear impacts.
Do not apply adhesive materials to the cover panels of the airbags, cover them or
modify them in any other way.
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Keep the dashboard and window on the passen­ger side free from obstruction, i.e. do not cover it with adhesive film or coverings, and do not affix any holders such as for a navigation device or a mobile phone. Do not attach seat covers, cushions or other objects not specifically approved for seats with integral side airbags to the front seats. Do not
MINI Convertible:
1 Front airbags
2 Side/head airbags in the backrests
hang items of clothing such as coats or jackets over the backrests. Do not attempt to remove the airbag retention system from the vehicle. Do not modify the individual components of the system or its wiring in any way. This includes the upholstered covers on the steering wheel, instrument panel, seats and roof posts, as well as the sides of the roof lining. Do not attempt to remove or dismantle the steering wheel. Do not touch the individual components imme­diately after the system has been triggered, because there is a danger of burns. In the event of malfunctions, deactivation, or triggering of the airbag restraint system, have the testing, repair, removal, and disposal of air­bag generators executed only by a MINI dealer or a workshop that works according to repair procedures of the manufacturer of your MINI with correspondingly trained personnel and has the required explosives licenses. Otherwise, unprofessional attempts to service the system could lead to failure in an emergency or undes­ired airbag activation, either of which could result in personal injury.<
Warning notices and information about the air­bags can also be found on the sun visors.
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Automatic deactivation of the front
passenger airbags
An analysis of the impression in the front pas­senger seat cushion determines whether and how the seat is occupied. The front and side air­bags for the front passenger are activated or deactivated by the system accordingly.
The indicator lamp above the interior rear-
view mirror shows the current status of the front passenger airbags, deactivated or acti­vated, refer to Status of front passenger airbags below.<
Before transporting a child on the front
passenger seat, read the safety precau­tions and handling instructions under Transport­ing children safely, page 48. The front and side airbags can also be deacti­vated by adolescents and adults sitting in certain positions; the indicator lamp for the front pas­senger airbags comes on. In such cases, the pas­senger should change his or her sitting position so that the front passenger airbags are activated and the indicator lamp goes out. If the desired airbag status cannot be achieved by changing the sitting position, transport the relevant pas­senger on a rear seat. Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats or other items to the front passenger seat unless they are specifically rec­ommended by the manufacturer of your MINI. Do not place any items under the seat which could press against the seat from below. Other­wise, a correct analysis of the seat cushion is not ensured.<
Status of front passenger airbags
MINI:
MINI Convertible:
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air­bags shows the functional status of the front passenger's front and side airbag s in accordance with whether and how the front passenger seat is occupied. The indicator lamp shows whether the front passenger airbags are activated or deactivated.
> The indicator lamp comes on as intended
when a child in a specially designated child restraint system is detected on the seat. The front and side airbags for the front pas­senger are not activated.
Most child seats are detected by the
system. This particularly applies to child seats that were required by the NHTSA at the time of manufacture of the vehicle. After installing a child seat, check that the in­dicator lamp for the front passenger airbags comes on. It indicates that the child seat has been detected and that the front passenger airbags are deactivated.<
> Th e i nd ic at or la mp do es no t c om e o n a s l on g
as a person of sufficient size and in a correct sitting position is detected on the seat. The front and side airbags for the front pas­senger are activated.
> The indicator lamp does not come on if the
seat is empty. The front and side airbags for the front pas­senger are not activated.
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Operational readiness of airbag system
As of radio readiness, page 51, the warning lamp comes on briefly to indicate that the entire airbag system and the belt tensioners are oper­ational.
Airbag system malfunction
> The warning lamp does not come on
when radio readiness or the ignition is switched on.
> The warning lamp stays lit continuously.
In the event of a fault in the airbag system, have it checked without delay; otherwise,
there is the risk that the system will not function as intended even if a severe accident occurs.<
and the multilevel airbag system will protect you.<
Lowering
If the rollover protection system releases acci­dentally, have your MINI Service check it.
If the rollover protective system is
extended, do not operate the conver­tible top. Never attempt to modify the individual compo­nents or the electrical wiring of the rollover pro­tective system. Have the necessary work on the rollover protec­tion system of your MINI only carried out by an authorized MINI dealer. Faulty repair may lead to the failure of the sys­tem or malfunctions. Check the system regularly and in order to ensure a long service life of all functions, it is mandatory to maintain the service intervals, refer to page 65.<

MINI Convertible: Rollover protection system

The rollover system is automatically activated during an accident or dangerous driving situa­tion, during extreme tilt of the longitudinal axis, or during loss of ground contact. The roll bar located behind the rear seat headrest is pro­jected within a fraction of a second.
In addition to the reinforced windshield frame, the rollover protection system ensures the nec-
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essary head clearance for all occupants of the vehicle.
Never block the travel path of the rollover
protection system with any objects. Always wear your safety belt, it protects you in a minor car accident and, depending on the severity of the accident, the seat belt tensioner
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Lamps

Parking lamps/low beams

0 Lamps off and daytime running lights
1 Parking lamps and daytime running lights
2 Low-beam headlamps and welcome lamps
3 Automatic headlamp control
ning lights and welcome lamps
When you open the driver's door with the igni­tion switched off, the exterior lighting is auto­matically switched off if the light switch is in position 0, 2 or 3.
Switch on the parking lamps if necessary, switch position 1.
Parking lamps
Turn the light switch to position 1. The front, rear and side vehicle lighting is switched on.
Activation of lights on one side of the vehicle for parking, page 88.
The parking lamps will discharge the bat-
tery. Therefore, do not leave them on for unduly long periods of time; otherwise, the bat­tery might not have enough power to start the engine.<
Low beams
Turn the light switch to position 2. The low beams come on when the ignition is on.
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, daytime run-
Automatic headlamp control*
When the switch is in position 3, the low beams are switched on and off automatically depend­ing on ambient light conditions, e.g. in a tunnel, in twilight, or if there is precipitation.
The headlamps may also come on when the sun is sitting low on a blue sky.
When driving into tunnels with bright overhead lights, there may be a delay before the head­lamps come on.
The low beams remain switched on indepen­dent of the ambient lighting conditions when
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you switch on the fog lamps
If the daytime running lights are activated, page 88, the low beams are always switched on with the light switch in position 3 and the igni­tion on. The exterior lamps are automatically switched off after the vehicle is parked.
The automatic headlamp control cannot
serve as a substitute for your personal judgment in determining when the lamps should be switched on in response to ambient lighting conditions. For example, the system cannot detect fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you should respond to these kinds of low-visibility situations by switching the head­lamps on manually.<
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Welcome lamps
If you leave the light switch in the low beam or automatic headlamp control position when you switch off the ignition, the parking lamps and interior lamps come on for a certain time as soon as the vehicle is unlocked.
Pathway lighting
If you activate the headlamp flasher after switching off the ignition with the lamps switched off, the low beams come on and remain on for a certain time.
The setting is stored for the remote control in use, refer to Personal Profile, page 26.
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Setting the duration or deactivating the
function
1. Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup"
Lamps
and press the MINI joystick.
3. Select "Settings".
4. Select "Vehicle and tires".
5. Select "Lighting".
6. Select "Pathway lighting".
7. Turn the MINI joystick to select the corre-
sponding duration.
8. Press the MINI joystick to apply the setting.
Daytime running lights*
The light switch can remain in the lamps off, parking lamps or automatic headlamp control* position. In the lamps off position, the exterior lighting is automatically switched off after the vehicle is parked. In the parking lamps position, the park­ing lamps will stay on after the ignition is switched off.
Switch on the parking lamps separately if needed.
Activating/deactivating daytime running lights
The setting is stored for the remote control in use, refer to Personal Profile, page 26.
1. Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup"
and press the MINI joystick.
3. Select "Settings".
4. Select "Vehicle and tires".
5. Select "Lighting".
6. Select "Daytime running lamps".
The daytime running lights are switched on.

High beams/roadside parking lamps

1 Turn signal indicators/roadside parking
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lamps
2 Switching on high beams
3 Switching off high beams/headlamp flasher
Roadside parking lamps, left or right*
The vehicle can be illuminated on one side for parking. Comply with local regulations when doing so.
Switching on
After parking the vehicle, press the lever up or down, arrow 1.
The roadside parking lamps drain the bat-
tery. Therefore, do not leave them on for unduly long periods of time; otherwise, the bat­tery might not have enough power to start the engine.<
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Switching off
Press the lever up or down to the pressure point.
If the automatic headlamp control is acti­vated, the low beams will come on auto-
matically when you switch on the fog lamps.<

Fog lamps*

1 Fog lamps
2 Rear fog lamp
Press the respective switch to turn the lamps on/off.
MINI Convertible
> Turn on fog lamps:
Press the button upwards.
> Turn on rear fog lamp:
Press the button downwards.
When turning the lamps off, push the respective button again upwards or downwards.
Fog lamps*
The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on for the fog lamps to operate. The green indicator lamp comes on when the fog lamps are switched on.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the fog lamps are switched off when you activate the headlamp flasher or switch on the high beams.
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Rear fog lamp*
The low beams or parking lamps with fog lamps must be switched on. The yellow indicator lamp comes on when the rear fog lamp is switched on.

Instrument lighting

You can adjust the brightness of the instrument lighting only when the parking lamps or the low beams are on.
Increasing brightness
Press and hold the button until the desired brightness is reached.
Reducing brightness
Press the button briefly.
The brightness decreases every time the button is pressed briefly.

Interior lamps

The interior lamps, the footwell lamps* and the cargo bay lamp are controlled automatically.
To avoid draining the battery, all lamps inside the car are switched off about
8 minutes after the ignition is switched off, refer to Start/stop button on page 51.<
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Switching interior lamps on/off manually
Lamps
To switch the interior lamps on/off.
Press the switch.
To switch off the interior lamps permanently, press the button for about 3 seconds.
Reading lamps*
> Press the switch toward the rear.
The color changes in stages, ultimately to blue.
Intermediate settings and colors are possible.
To switch the reading lamps on and off.
Press the switch.
Ambient lighting*
The color of the ambient lighting can be changed.
> Press the switch forward.
The color changes in stages, ultimately to orange.
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Climate

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1 Airflow directed toward the windshield and
side windows
2 Air to the upper body area
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3 Air to the footwell
4 Air flow rate, manual
5 Recirculated-air mode
6 AUTO program
7 Maximum cooling
8 Air distribution, manual
9 Setting the temperature
10 Defrosting windows and removing conden-
sation
11 Manual cooling function
12 Rear window defroster
13 Windshield heating
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Automatic climate
control
Comfortable interior climate
AUTO program 6 offers the ideal air distribution and air flow rate for almost all conditions, refer
Climate
to AUTO program below. All you need to do is select an interior temperature which is comfort­able for you.
The following sections inform you in detail about how to adjust the settings.
Most settings are stored for the remote control currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile set­tings on page 26.
Air flow rate, manual
Press the – button to reduce air flow. Press the + button to increase it.
You can reactivate the automatic mode for the air flow rate with the AUTO button.
The air flow rate is lowered or switched off entirely to save on battery power. The display remains the same.
Convertible Program
If the soft top is open, the Convertible Program is activated. During the Convertible Program, the automatic climate control is optimized for driv­ing with the soft top down. Furthermore, with increasing vehicle speed, the airflow is also increased.
If attaching the wind reflector, the perfor-
mance of the Convertible Program can be significantly improved.<
Recirculated-air mode
Recirculated-air mode: the supply of outside air is permanently shut off. The system then recirculates
the air currently within the vehicle.
If condensation starts to form on the
inside window surfaces, press the AUTO button or switch off the recirculated-air mode and, if necessary, increase the air flow rate. The recirculated-air mode should not be used over an extended period of time; otherwise, the air quality inside the car will deteriorate contin­uously.<
Switching the system on/off
Reduce the air flow by pressing the – button repeatedly until the system is switched off. All indicators go out.
Press the AUTO button to switch the automatic climate control back on.
AUTO program
The AUTO program adjusts the air
distribution to the windshield and side windows, towards the upper body area and into the footwell for you. The air flow rate and your temperature specifications will be adapted to outside influences in accordance with sea­sonal changes, e.g. sunlight.
The cooling function is automatically switched on along with the AUTO program.
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Maximum cooling
At outside temperatures above 32 7/0 6 and when the engine is running, you obtain a maximum
cooling effect as soon as possible.
The automatic climate control goes into recircu­lated-air mode at the lowest temperature. Air flows at maximum rate from the vents for the upper body area. You should therefore open them for maximum cooling.
Air distribution, manual
The flow of air is directed to the windows, to the upper body area or to the footwell as selected.
You can switch the automatic air distribution back on by pressing the AUTO button.
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Temperature
Set the desired temperature individually.
The automatic climate control achieves this temperature as quickly as possible
regardless of the season, using maximum cooling or heating power if necessary, and then maintains it.
If you switch between different tempera-
ture settings in quick succession, the auto­matic climate control does not have enough time to achieve the set temperature.<
Rear window defroster
The defroster is switched off auto­matically after a certain time. Depending on your vehicle's equip-
ment, the upper wires serve as an antenna and are not part of the rear window defroster.
Depending on the weather, the windshield may fog over briefly when the engine is started. The recirculated-air mode may be switched on auto­matically.
The cooling function is automatically switched on along with the AUTO program. The passenger compartment can only be cooled while the engine is running.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
The microfilter captures dust and pollen. The activated-charcoal filter provides additional pro­tection by filtering gaseous pollutants from the outside air. Your MINI dealer replaces this com­bined filter as a standard part of your scheduled maintenance. You can call up further information in the service requirements display, page 65.
Defrosting windows and removing condensation
Quickly removes ice and condensa-
tion from the windshield and front
side windows.
For this purpose, also switch on the cooling function.
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The windshield heating matically.
is switched on auto-
Windshield heating*
The windshield heating is switched
off automatically after a certain
time.
Cooling function
When the cooling function is on,
the air is cooled, dried, then
reheated according to the temper-
ature setting. This function is only available while the engine is running.
The cooling function helps prevent condensa­tion on the windows or removes it quickly.

Ventilation

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

Integrated universal remote control*

The concept
The integrated universal remote control can replace as many as three hand-held transmitters for various remote-controlled devices, such as garage and gate openers and lighting systems. The integrated universal remote control regis­ters and stores signals from the original hand­held transmitters.
The signal of an original hand-held transmitter can be programmed on one of the three mem­ory buttons 1. The system in question can then be operated by means of the programmed memory button 1. The LED 2 flashes to confirm transmission of the signal.
If you decide to sell your vehicle one day, in the interest of your own security, remember to clear the stored programs before the vehicle leaves your possession, page 95.
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To prevent possible damage or injury,
before programming or using the inte­grated universal remote control, always inspect the immediate area to make certain that no people, animals or objects are within the pivot­ing or travel range of the device being operated. Comply also with the safety instructions supplied with the original hand-held transmitter.<
Checking compatibility
If this symbol appears on the package or in the instructions supplied with the
original hand-held transmitter, you can assume that the radio remote control device is compatible with the integrated universal remote control.
For additional information, please contact your MINI dealer or call: 1-800-355-3515.
You can also obtain information on the Internet at: www.MINI.com or www.homelink.com
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Programming
1 Memory buttons
2 LED
Fixed-code hand-held transmitters
1. Switch on the ignition, page 51.
2. When starting operation for the first time:
press both outer memory buttons 1 for approx. 20 seconds until the LED 2 flashes rapidly. All stored programs are cleared.
3. Hold the original hand-held transmitter at a
distance of approx. 5 to 30 cm/2 in to 12 in from the memory buttons 1.
The required distance between the
hand-held transmitter and the mem­ory buttons 1 depends on the system of the respective original hand-held transmitter used.<
4. Simultaneously press the transmit key on
the original hand-held transmitter and the desired memory button 1 on the integrated universal remote control. The LED 2 flashes slowly at first. As soon as the LED 2 flashes rapidly, release both buttons. If the LED 2 does not flash rapidly after approx. 15 sec­onds, alter the distance.
5. To program other original hand-held trans-
mitters, repeat steps 3 and 4.
The corresponding memory button 1 is now programmed with the signal of the original hand-held transmitter.
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You can operate the system with the engine
running or with the ignition switched on.
If the system fails to function even after
repeated programming, check whether the original hand-held transmitter uses an alter­nating-code system. To do so, either read the instructions for the original hand-held transmit­ter or hold down the programmed memory button 1 of the integrated universal remote con­trol. If the LED 2 on the integrated universal remote control flashes rapidly and then remains lit for about two seconds, the original hand-held transmitter uses an alternating-code system. If it uses an alternating-code system, program the memory buttons 1 as described under Alternat­ing-code hand-held transmitters.<
Alternating-code hand-held transmitters
To program the integrated universal remote control, consult the operating instructions for the device to be set. You will find information there on the possibilities for synchronization or programming of additional hand-held trans­mitters. When programming hand-held transmitters that employ an alternating code, please observe the following supplementary instructions:
Programming will be easier with the aid of
a second person.<
1. Park your vehicle within the range of the
remote-controlled device.
2. Program the integrated universal remote
control as described above in the section Fixed-code hand-held transmitters.
3. Locate the button on the receiver of the
device to be set, e.g. on the drive unit.
4. Press the button on the receiver of the
device to be set. After step 4, you have approx. 30 seconds for the next step 5.
5. Press the programmed memory button 1 of
the integrated universal remote control three times.
The corresponding memory button 1 is now programmed with the signal of the original hand-held transmitter.
Clearing stored programs
Press both outer memory buttons 1 for approx. 20 seconds until the LED 2 flashes: All stored programs are cleared.
It is not possible to clear individual programs.
Reassigning individual programs
1. Hold the original hand-held transmitter at a
distance of approx. 5 to 30 cm/2 in to 12 in from the memory buttons 1.
The required distance between the
hand-held transmitter and the mem­ory buttons 1 depends on the system of the respective original hand-held transmitter used.<
2. Press the desired memory button 1 of the
integrated universal remote control.
3. If the LED 2 flashes slowly after approx.
20 seconds, press the transmit key of the original hand-held transmitter and release both buttons as soon as the LED 2 flashes rapidly. If the LED 2 does not flash rapidly after approx. 15 seconds, alter the distance and repeat this step.
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Glove compartment

Opening
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Press the button to open the cover. The light in the glove compartment comes on.
Closing
Fold cover up.
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To prevent injury in the event of an acci-
dent, close the glove compartment after
use while the vehicle is being driven.<
MINI Convertible: Locking
Use the integrated key to lock the remote con­trol system, refer to page 26.
Ventilation*
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, it may be possible to ventilate the glove compartment.
Opening
The cover slides along guide rails and can be opened fully by pushing it back and lifting it.
Closing
Push the cover forwards.

Connection for external audio device

Opening
Rotate the switch in the direction of the arrow.
Closing
Rotate the switch in the opposite direction of the
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arrow until it is in the vertical position.
Depending on the temperature setting of the air conditioning or the automatic climate control, high temperatures may result in the glove com­partment.

Center armrest*

Storage compartment
The center armrest between the front seats con­tains either a compartment or the cover for the
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mobile phone base plate adapter*.
or the snap-in
You can connect an external audio device such as a CD or MP3 player and play audio recordings over the vehicle loudspeakers.
> AUX-IN port, refer to page 155
> USB audio interface
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, refer to page 156

Storage compartments

In the vehicle interior
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, you will find storage compartments in the doors, next to the rear seats and in the center console The map compartments in the MINI Convertible are located next to the rear seats.
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Nets* are located in the passenger footwell and
on the backs of the front seat backrests.
Storage compartment on the front passenger side*
Opening
Briefly press the bottom edge of the cover.
Closing
Push the cover back into its original position.
To prevent injury in the event of an acci­dent, close the storage compartment after
use while the vehicle is being driven.<

Cupholders and ashtray*

Cupholders
Two cupholders are located in the front of the center console; another is in the rear at the back of the center console.
Do not place glass containers in the cup­holders, as this increases the risk of injury
in the event of an accident.<
Ashtray*
The ashtray is located in one of the cupholders in the center console.
MINI Convertible
The storage compartment cannot be locked.
Clothes hooks
There are clothes hooks on the grab handles in the rear passenger compartment.
Items of clothing hung from the hooks
must not obstruct the driver's view. Do not hang heavy objects from the hooks; otherwise, they could endanger the car's occupants, e.g. in case of heavy braking or sudden swerving.<
In the cargo bay
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, you have the following storage options:
> Hooks
> Net
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for hanging up items such as shop­ping or tote bags on the left and right side­walls of the cargo bay
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on the cargo bay floor and side trim for
smaller objects; for attaching to the lashing
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eyes and the hook sidewall
on the cargo bay
Emptying
Remove the entire ashtray.
Lighter
With the engine running or the ignition switched on, press in the cigarette lighter.
The lighter can be pulled out as soon as it pops back out.
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Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by
the knob only. Holding or touching it in other areas could result in burns. When leaving the car, always remove the key so that children cannot operate the cigarette lighter and burn themselves.<

Connecting electrical appliances

In your MINI, you can use electrical devices such as a flashlight, car vacuum cleaner, etc., up to approx. 200 watts at 12 volts, as long as one of the following sockets is available. Avoid damag­ing the sockets by attempting to insert plugs of unsuitable shape or size.
Cigarette lighter socket
Remove the lighter* or cover from the socket.
Power socket in cargo bay
MINI
Practical interior accessories
Pull out the cover.
MINI Convertible
Pull out the cover.
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