mini Paceman (2015) Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL.

MINI COUNTRYMAN.

MINI PACEMAN.

A-Z

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COOPER

COOPER S

JOHN COOPER

WORKS

Owner's Manual for Vehicle

Thank you for choosing a MINI.

The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest:

Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new MINI. It contains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your MINI. The manual also contains information designed to en‐ hance operating reliability and road safety, and to contribute to maintaining the value of your MINI.

Supplementary information can be found in the additional bro‐ chures in the onboard literature.

Set off now and have fun with your MINI.

The MINI Team of BMW AG

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ADDENDUM TO OWNER'S MANUAL

Addendum

We wanted to provide you with some updates and clarifications with respect to the printed MINI Owner's Manual. These updates and clarifications will supersede the materials contained in that document.

1. Where the terms “service center,” “the ser-

vice center,” “your service center,” “service specialist,” or “service” are used in the Owner's Manual, we wanted to clarify that the terms refer to a MINI dealer's service center or another service center or repair shop that employs trained personnel that can perform maintenance and repair work on your vehicle in accordance with MINI specifications.

2. Where the text of the Owner's Manual con-

tains an affirmative instruction to contact a “service center” or “your service center,” we wanted to clarify that MINI recommends that, if you are faced with one of the situations addressed by that text, you contact or seek the assistance of a MINI dealer's service center or another service center or repair shop that employs trained personnel that can perform maintenance and repair work on your vehicle in accordance with MINI specifications.

While MINI, at no cost to you, will pay for repairs required by the limited warranties provided with respect to your vehicle and for maintenance under the Maintenance Program during the applicable warranty and maintenance coverage periods, you are free to elect, both during those periods and thereafter, to have maintenance and repair work provided by other service centers or repair shops.

3. Where the Owner's Manual makes reference

to parts and accessories having been approved by MINI, those references are intended to reflect that those parts and accessories are recommended by MINI. You may elect to use other parts and accessories, but, if you do, we recommend that you make sure

that any such parts and/or accessories are appropriate for use on your vehicle.

4. At page 6 and page 7, under the warranty

section's discussion of homologation, where it states that you “cannot lodge warranty claims for your vehicle there,” the text should read that you “may not be able to lodge warranty claims for your vehicle there.”

5. At page 7, in the “Parts and accessories” sec-

tion, the sentence beginning “For your own safety … ,” should be disregarded and the following the text should be read in lieu thereof: “The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends using genuine MINI parts and accessories.” In the fifth sentence of that paragraph, the word “cannot” should read “does not.”

6. At page 48, in the “Checking and replacing

safety belts” section, the text beginning, “Have the work performed only by your service center …” should be disregarded and the following text should be read in lieu thereof: “MINI recommends having this work performed by a service center as it is important that this safety feature functions properly.”

7. At page 122 under the heading: “Objects in

the area around the pedals” and at page 253 under the heading: “Carpets/floor mats,” the paragraph that begins: “Only use floor mats …” should be disregarded and the following language should be read in lieu thereof: “The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you use floor mats that have been identified by it as appropriate for use in your vehicle and that can be properly fixed in place.”

8. At page 129, under the heading: “Have

maintenance carried out,” the sentence beginning, “Have the maintenance carried out …” should be disregarded and the following text should be read in lieu thereof:

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Addendum

“MINI recommends that you have the maintenance carried out by your service center.”

9. At page 207, under the heading “Software

applications,” the text of that section should be disregarded and the following text read in lieu thereof: “The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends the use of MINI recommended software; otherwise there may be malfunctions in system operations.”

10. At page 216, under the heading “Pressure

specifications,” the sentence beginning, “The inflation pressures apply to the tire sizes approved … .” should be disregarded.

11. At page 223, under the heading: “Approved

wheels and tires,” the term “Approved” should be disregarded and in lieu thereof, the term “Recommended” should be read in its place. In addition, the text of that section should be disregarded and the following text should be read in lieu thereof:

The manufacturer of your vehicle strongly suggests that you use wheels and tires that have been recommended by the vehicle manufacturer for your vehicle type; otherwise, for example, despite having the same official size ratings, variations can lead to body contact and with it, the risk of severe accidents.

The manufacturer of your vehicle does not evaluate non-recommended wheels and tires to determine if they are suitable for use on your vehicle.

12. At page 229, under the heading “Hood,” the

sentence beginning, “If you are unfamiliar” should be disregarded.

13. At page 233, under the heading: “Service

and Warranty Information Booklet for US Models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian Models,” the second paragraph should be disregarded and the following text read in lieu thereof:

The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you have maintenance and repair performed by your MINI dealer's service

center or another service center or repair shop that employs trained personnel that can perform maintenance and repair work on your vehicle in accordance with MINI specifications. The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you maintain records of all maintenance and repair work performed on your vehicle.

14. At page 243, under the “Battery replace-

ment” section, the text should be disregarded and in lieu thereof the following text should be read:

Use of recommended vehicle batteries

The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you use vehicle batteries that it has tested and recommends for use in your vehicle; otherwise the vehicle could be damaged and systems or functions may not be fully available.

After a battery replacement, the manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you have the battery registered on your vehicle by a service center to ensure that all comfort functions are fully available, and that any “check control” messages of these comfort functions are no longer displayed.

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Contents

The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 268.

6 Notes

AT A GLANCE

12 Cockpit 18 Onboard monitor 24 Voice activation system

CONTROLS

30 Opening and closing 44 Adjusting 52 Transporting children safely 57 Driving 67 Displays 77 Lamps 81 Safety 92 Driving stability control systems 96 Driving comfort 99 Climate 105 Interior equipment 115 Storage compartments

DRIVING TIPS

120 Things to remember when driving 124 Loading 128 Saving fuel

ENTERTAINMENT

154 Tone 156 Radio 164 CD/multimedia

COMMUNICATION

178 Bluetooth hands-free system 188 Bluetooth mobile phone preparation

package

199 Office 207 MINI Connected

MOBILITY

212 Refueling 214 Fuel 216 Wheels and tires 228 Engine compartment 230 Engine oil 232 Coolant 233 Maintenance 235 Replacing components 245 Breakdown assistance 250 Care

REFERENCE

258 Technical data 262 Short commands for voice activation 268 Everything from A to Z

NAVIGATION

132 Navigation system 134 Destination entry 143 Destination guidance 151 What to do if...

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Using this Owner's Manual

The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic is by using the index.

An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in the first chapter.

Additional sources of information

Should you have any questions, your service center will be glad to advise you at any time.

Information on MINI, e.g., on technology, is available on the Internet: www.mini.com

Information about MINI, e.g., on technology, is available on the Internet: www.miniusa.com

Symbols

Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.

◄ Marks the end of a specific item of information.

"..." 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.

Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment.

Vehicle equipment

The manufacturer of your MINI is the Bayeri‐ sche Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, BMW AG.

This Owner's Manual describes all models, all series equipment, as well as country-specific and special equipment offered in the model series. Therefore, this Owner's Manual also de‐ scribes and depicts equipment that may not be contained in your vehicle because of the se‐ lected special equipment or country version, for example.

This also applies to safety-related functions and systems.

For options and equipment not described in this Owner's Manual, please refer to the Sup‐ plementary Owner's Manuals.

Status of this Owner's Manual at time of print‐ ing

The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a policy of constant development that is con‐ ceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety stan‐ dards. In rare cases, therefore, the features de‐ scribed in this Owner's Manual may differ from those in your vehicle.

For your own safety

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.

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Warranty

Your vehicle is technically configured for the operating conditions and registration require‐ ments applying in the country of first delivery — homologation. If your vehicle is to be oper‐ ated in a different country it might be neces‐

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sary to adapt your vehicle to potentially differ‐ ing operating conditions and permit requirements. If your vehicle does not comply with the homologation requirements in a cer‐ tain country you cannot lodge warranty claims for your vehicle there. Further information can be obtained from your Service Center.

Maintenance and repairs

Advanced technology, e.g., the use of modern materials and high-performance electronics, requires suitable maintenance and repair methods.

Therefore, have this work performed only by a MINI service center or a workshop that works according to MINI repair procedures with ap‐ propriately trained personnel.

If this work is not carried out properly, there is the danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.

Parts and accessories

For your own safety, it is recommended that you use genuine parts and accessories ap‐ proved by MINI. When you purchase accesso‐ ries tested and approved by MINI and Genuine MINI Parts, you simultaneously acquire the as‐ surance that they have been thoroughly tested by MINI to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehicle. MINI warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workmanship. MINI will not accept any liability for damage resulting from installation of parts and accessories not approved by MINI. MINI cannot test every product made by other man‐ ufacturers to verify if it can be used on a MINI safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occupants. Genuine MINI Parts, MINI Accessories and other products approved by MINI, together with professional advice on using these items, are available from all MINI centers. Installation and operation of non MINI approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones,

including operation of any mobile phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna, or transceiver equipment, for instance, CBs, walkie-talkies, ham radios or similar accessories, may cause extensive dam‐ age to the vehicle, compromise its safety, inter‐ fere with the vehicle's electrical system or af‐ fect the validity of the MINI Limited Warranty. See your MINI center for additional informa‐ tion. Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any automotive repair estab‐ lishment or individual using any certified auto‐ motive part.

California Proposition 65 Warning

California laws require us to state the following warning:

Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automo‐ bile components and parts, including compo‐ nents found in the interior furnishings in a vehi‐ cle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth de‐ fects and reproductive harm. In addition, cer‐ tain 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 repro‐ ductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and re‐ lated accessories contain lead and lead com‐ pounds. Wash your hands after handling. Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water.

Service and warranty

We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐ lowing warranties:

▷ New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

▷ Rust Perforation Limited Warranty.

▷ Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty.

▷ Federal Emissions Performance Warranty.

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▷ 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.

Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and designed to meet the particular operating con‐ ditions and homologation requirements in your country and continental region in order to de‐ liver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is operated under those conditions. If you wish to operate your vehicle in another country or re‐ gion, you may be required to adapt your vehi‐ cle to meet different prevailing operating con‐ ditions and homologation requirements. You should also be aware of any applicable war‐ ranty limitations or exclusions for such country or region. In such case, please contact Cus‐ tomer Relations for further information.

Maintenance

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

Specifications for required maintenance meas‐ ures:

▷ MINI Maintenance system

▷ Service and Warranty Information Booklet

for US models

▷ Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for

Canadian models

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

Data memory

Numerous electronic components in your vehi‐ cle contain data memories that store technical information on the vehicle condition, events

and faults, either temporarily or permanently. This technical information generally documents the state of a component, a module, a system or the environment:

▷ Operating conditions of system compo‐

nents, such as filling levels.

▷ Status messages from the vehicle and its in‐

dividual components, such as wheel rpm/ speed, motion delay, transverse accelera‐ tion.

▷ Malfunctions and defects in important sys‐

tem components, such as lights and brakes.

▷ Vehicle responses to special driving situa‐

tions, such as airbag deployment, use of the stability control systems.

▷ Ambient conditions, such as the tempera‐

ture.

These data are of a technical nature only and are used to detect and eliminate faults and to optimize vehicle functions. Travel profiles of routes driven with the vehicle cannot be cre‐ ated from these data. If services are used, for instance in the event of repairs, service proc‐ esses, warranty cases, quality assurance, etc., this technical information can be read out from the event and fault data memories by service personnel, including the manufacturer, using special diagnosis tools. This service personnel can provide you with more information if needed. After troubleshooting, the information in the fault memory is cleared or overwritten continuously.

Situations are conceivable during the use of the vehicle in which these technical data could be‐ come associated with a specific person in com‐ bination with other information, such as an ac‐ cident report, damage to the vehicle, witness accounts, etc., possibly with the involvement of an authorized expert.

Additional functions that are contractually agreed with the customer, such as vehicle lo‐ calization in the event of an emergency, permit the transfer of certain vehicle data out of the vehicle.

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Event Data Recorder EDR

This vehicle is equipped with an event data re‐ corder EDR. The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa‐ tions, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in under‐ standing how a vehicle's systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.

The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

▷ How various systems in your vehicle were

operating.

▷ Whether or not the driver and passenger

safety belts were fastened.

▷ How far, if at all, the driver was depressing

the accelerator and/or brake pedal.

▷ How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better under‐ standing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.

EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data are re‐ corded by the EDR under normal driving condi‐ tions and no personal data, e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location, are recorded.

However, other parties, such as law enforce‐ ment, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely ac‐ quired during a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehi‐ cle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the ve‐ hicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

Reporting safety defects

For US customers

The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US.

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW 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 BMW 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.safe‐ rcar.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.safe‐ rcar.gov

For Canadian customers

Canadian customers who wish to report a safety- related defect to Transport Canada, De‐ fect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll-free hotline 1-800-333-0510. You can also obtain other information about motor ve‐ hicle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsaf‐ ety.

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WATCH ME.

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AT A GLANCE

CONTROLS

DRIVING TIPS

NAVIGATION

ENTERTAINMENT

COMMUNICATION

MOBILITY

REFERENCE

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AT A GLANCE

Cockpit

Vehicle equipment

special equipment or the country version. This also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems.

When using the features and systems described here, adhere to local regulations.

All around the steering wheel

1 Setting the exterior mirror, folding it in and

out 49

Power windows, front 42

MINI Countryman: power win‐ dows, rear 42

MINI Countryman: safety switch for rear power windows 43

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2 Parking lights 77

Low beams 77

Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 77

Adaptive Light Control 79

Turn signal 60

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High-beams 60

Headlight flasher 60

Roadside parking lights 78

Computer 68

3 Tachometer 68

Instrument lighting 79

Resetting the trip odometer 67

4 Washer/wiper system 60

5 Start/stop the engine and switch

the ignition on/off 57

6 Ignition lock 57

7 Steering wheel buttons, right

Resuming cruise control 97

Steering wheel buttons, left

Volume

Bluetooth hands-free sys‐ tem 178

Bluetooth mobile phone prepara‐ tion package 188

Activate/deactivate the voice acti‐ vation system 24

Change the radio station

Select a music track

Scroll through the redial list

8 Horn, the entire surface

9 Adjust the steering wheel 51

10 Releasing the hood 229

Storing the speed and accelerat‐ ing or slowing down 97

Activating/deactivating cruise control 96

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Displays

Cockpit

1 Tachometer 68

with indicator and warning lights 15

2 Display for

▷ Current speed 67

▷ Indicator/warning lights 15

3 Resetting the trip odometer 67

4 Display for

▷ Steptronic transmission position 64

▷ On-board computer 68

▷ Service requirements 73

▷ Odometer and trip odometer 67

▷ Flat Tire Monitor 84

▷ Tire Pressure Monitor 86

▷ Settings and information 70

▷ Personal Profile settings 30

5 Instrument lighting 79

6 Speedometer with indicator and warning

lights 15

7 Control Display 18

8 Fuel gauge 68

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Indicator/warning lights

The concept

The indicator and warning lights can light up in a variety of combinations and colors in display area 1 or 2.

Several of the lights are checked for proper functioning when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on, and light up briefly.

Text messages

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

Supplementary text messages

You can call up more information, e.g., on the cause of a malfunction and on how to respond, via Check Control, refer to page 74.

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

Indicator lights without text messages

The following indicator lamps notify you that certain functions are active:

Symbol Function or system

Turn signal, refer to page 60

High-beams/headlight flasher, refer to page 60

Front fog lights, refer to page 79

DSC or DTC is regulating the propul‐ sive forces in order to maintain driv‐ ing stability, refer to page 92

The parking brake is set, refer to page 59

Engine malfunction with adverse ef‐ fect on emissions, refer to page 234

Cruise control, refer to page 96

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Cockpit

All around the center console

1 Hazard warning system

2 Speedometer with Control Display 14

3 Radio 156

CD/multimedia 156

4 Air conditioning, automatic climate con‐

trol 100

5 Buttons on the center console

Seat heating 46

Central locking, inside 34

Front fog lamps 79

Sport button 94

Driving stability control systems

DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 92

DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 93

6 Storage compartment

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All around the head‐ liner

1 Indicator/warning lights for the front pas‐

senger airbags 83

2 Reading lights 80

Ambient lighting color 80

Glass sunroof, electrical 40

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Interior lights 80

All around the shift/ selector lever

1 MINI joystick with buttons 19

2 USB audio interface 168

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Onboard monitor

Vehicle equipment

This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series. Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected special equipment or the country version. This also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems.

When using the features and systems described here, adhere to local regulations.

The concept

The onboard monitor combines the functions of a large number of different switches. Thus, these functions can be operated from a central location.

Using the onboard monitor during a trip

To avoid becoming distracted and posing an unnecessary hazard to your vehicle's occu‐ pants and to other road users, never attempt to use the controls or enter information unless traffic and road conditions allow this.◀

Control elements at a glance

Control elements

1 Control Display

2 MINI joystick with buttons

The buttons can be used to open the me‐ nus directly. The MINI joystick can be used to select menu items and create settings.

Control Display

Hints

▷ To clean the Control Display, follow the care

instructions, refer to page 253.

▷ Do not place objects close to the Control

Display; otherwise, the Control Display can be damaged.

Switch off

Move the MINI joystick repeatedly to the

right until the "Options" menu appears.

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Onboard monitor

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2. "Switch off control display"

Switching on

Press the MINI joystick to switch on.

MINI joystick with buttons

Select menu items and create settings.

Turn, arrow 1.

2. Press, arrow 2.

3. Move in four directions.

Buttons on the MINI joystick

Press button Function

Open the main menu.

Changes to another menu.

Operating concept

Start screen

In the radio ready state and higher, the follow‐ ing message appears on the Control Display:

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

The message is automatically hidden after ap‐ prox. 10 seconds.

Opening the main menu

Press the button.

The main menu is displayed.

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All onboard monitor functions can be called up via the main menu.

Onboard monitor

Selecting menu items

Menu items shown in white can be selected.

1. Turn the MINI joystick until the desired

menu item is highlighted.

2. Press the MINI joystick.

A new menu is displayed or the function is per‐ formed.

With the button on the MINI joystick:

Press the button.

The menu items of the main menu can be opened consecutively by pressing the button repeatedly.

White arrows pointing to the left or right indi‐ cate that additional panels can be opened.

View of an opened menu

When a menu is opened, it generally opens with the panel that was last selected in that menu. To display the first panel of a menu:

Move the MINI joystick to the left repeatedly until the first panel is displayed.

Opening the Options menu

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

Menu items in the Owner's Manual

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

Changing between panels

After a menu item is selected, e.g., "Radio", a new panel is displayed. Panels can overlap.

▷ Move the MINI joystick to the left.

The current panel is closed and the previ‐ ous panel is displayed.

▷ Move the MINI joystick to the right.

A new panel is opened on top of the previ‐ ous display.

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Options menu

The "Options" menu consists of various areas:

▷ Screen settings, e.g., "Switch off control

display".

▷ Control options for the selected main

menu, e.g., for "Radio".

▷ If applicable, further operating options for

the selected menu, for instance "Store station".

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Onboard monitor

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Changing settings

1. Select a field.

2. Turn the MINI joystick until the desired set‐

ting is displayed.

3. Press the MINI joystick to confirm the set‐

ting.

Activating/deactivating the functions

Several menu items are preceded by a check‐ box. It indicates whether the function is acti‐ vated or deactivated. Selecting the menu item activates or deactivates the function.

Function is activated.

The function is deactivated.

Example: setting the clock

Setting the clock

2. Turn the MINI joystick until "Settings" is

3. If necessary, move the MINI joystick to the

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

Press the button. The main menu is

displayed.

highlighted and press the MINI joystick.

left to display "Time/Date".

highlighted and press the MINI joystick.

5. Turn the MINI joystick to set the hours and

press the MINI joystick.

6. Turn the MINI joystick to set the minutes

and press the MINI joystick.

Status information

Status field

The following information is displayed in the status field at the top right:

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Onboard monitor

▷ Time.

▷ Current entertainment source.

▷ Sound output, on/off.

▷ Wireless network reception strength.

▷ Telephone status.

▷ Traffic bulletin reception.

Check Control messages and entries using the voice activation system temporarily hide the status information.

Status field symbols

The symbols are grouped into various catego‐ ries.

Radio symbols

Symbol Meaning

HD Radio™ is switched on.

Satellite radio is switched on.

Telephone symbols

Symbol Meaning

Incoming or outgoing call.

Symbol Meaning

USB audio interface.

Music interface for smartphones.

Additional symbols

Symbol Meaning

Spoken instructions are switched off.

Entering letters and numbers

General information

Turn the MINI joystick: select letters or

numbers.

2. Select additional letters or numbers if

needed.

3. "OK": confirm the entry.

Wireless network reception strength

Symbol flashes: searching for network.

Wireless network is not available.

Bluetooth is switched on.

Roaming is active.

Text message, e-mail was received.

Entertainment symbols

Symbol Meaning

CD player.

AUX-IN port.

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Symbol Function

Press the MINI joystick: delete the let‐

ter or number.

Press the MINI joystick for an ex‐

tended period: delete all letters or numbers.

Enter a blank space.

Switching between letters and numbers

Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐ tween entering letters and numbers.

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Onboard monitor

Symbol Function

Enter the letters.

Enter the numbers.

Switching between upper and lower case letters

Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐ tween entering uppercase and lowercase let‐ ters.

Symbol Function

Move the MINI joystick forward:

switch from upper to lower case letters.

Move the MINI joystick forward:

switch from lower to upper case letters.

Entry comparison

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

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

▷ Only those letters are offered during the

entry for which data is available.

▷ Destination search: town/city names can be

entered using the spelling of language available on the Control Display.

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Voice activation system

Vehicle equipment

When using the features and systems described here, adhere to local regulations.

The concept

▷ Most functions that are displayed on the

Control Display can be operated with the voice activation system using spoken com‐ mands. The system prompts you to make your entries.

▷ Functions that can only be used when the

vehicle is stationary cannot be operated us‐ ing the voice activation system.

▷ The system uses a special microphone in

the headliner on the driver's side.

▷ ›...‹ Verbal instructions in the Owner's

Manual to use with the voice activation sys‐ tem.

Using voice activation

Activating the voice activation system

2. Wait for the signal.

3. Say the command.

If no other commands are available, operate the function via the onboard monitor in this case.

Terminating the voice activation system

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

This symbol on the Control Display indi‐ cates that the voice activation system is ac‐ tive.

The command appears on the Control Dis‐ play.

Requirements

Via the Control Display, set a language that is also supported by the voice activation system so that the spoken commands can be identi‐ fied.

Set the language, refer to page 72.

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Briefly press the button on the steering

wheel or ›Cancel‹.

Possible commands

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

The available commands depend on the menu that is currently displayed on the Control Dis‐ play.

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AT A GLANCE

The functions of the main menu have short commands.

Some list items, such as the phone book en‐ tries, can also be selected via the voice activa‐ tion system. Say the list items exactly as they are displayed on the list.

Having possible commands read aloud

You can have the system read possible com‐ mands aloud: ›Voice commands‹.

For example, if the "CD" menu is displayed, the commands for the operating the CD player are read out loud.

Executing functions using short commands

Functions on the main menu can be performed directly by means of short commands, usually irrespective of which menu item is currently se‐ lected, for instance ›Vehicle status‹.

List of short commands of the voice activation system, refer to page 262.

Help dialog for the voice activation system

Calling up help dialog: ›Help‹

Additional commands for the help dialog:

▷ ›Help with examples‹: information about

the current operating options and the most important commands for them are an‐ nounced.

▷ ›Help with voice activation‹: information

about the principle of operation for the voice activation system is announced.

Example: playing back a CD

Via the main menu

The commands of the menu items are spoken out loud, in the same way as they are selected via the MINI joystick.

1. Switch on the Entertainment sound output

if necessary.

3. ›C D and multimedia‹

4. ›C D‹

5. ›C D drive‹

7. ›Track ...‹ e.g., CD track 4.

Via short commands

Playback of the CD can also be started using a short command.

3. ›C D drive Track ...‹ e.g., CD track 4.

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

The medium last played is played back.

The CD is played back.

Press the button on the steering

wheel again to select a specific track.

Switch on the Entertainment sound output if necessary.

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

Setting the voice dialog

You can set whether the system should use the standard dialog or a shorter version.

In the shorter variant of the voice dialog, the announcements from the system are issued in an abbreviated form.

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AT A GLANCE

Voice activation system

On the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

3. "Speech mode:"

4. Select the setting.

Adjusting the volume

Turn the volume button during the spoken in‐ structions until the desired volume is set.

▷ The volume remains constant even if the

volume of other audio sources is changed.

▷ The volume is stored for the remote control

currently in use.

▷ Always say commands in the language of

the voice activation system.

▷ Avoid making other noise in the vehicle

while speaking.

Notes on Emergency Re‐ quests

Do not use the voice activation system to ini‐ tiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situa‐ tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can unnecessarily delay the establishment of a telephone connection.

Environmental condi‐ tions

▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letters

smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐ sis, and speed.

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AT A GLANCE

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HANDLE ME.

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AT A GLANCE

CONTROLS

DRIVING TIPS

NAVIGATION

ENTERTAINMENT

COMMUNICATION

MOBILITY

REFERENCE

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Opening and closing

Vehicle equipment

When using the features and systems described here, adhere to local regulations.

Remote control/key

Buttons on the remote control

1 Opening tailgate

2 Unlocking

3 Locking

The settings called up and implemented when the vehicle is unlocked depend on which re‐ mote control is used to unlock the vehicle, Per‐ sonal Profile, refer to page 30.

In addition, information about service require‐ ments is stored in the remote control, Service data in the remote control, refer to page 233.

Integrated key

Press button 1 to unlock the key.

The integrated key fits the following locks:

▷ Driver's door, refer to page 34.

New remote controls

You can obtain new remote controls from your service center.

Loss of the remote controls

Lost remote controls can be blocked by your service center.

General information

Each remote control contains a rechargeable battery that is automatically recharged when it is in the ignition lock while the car is being driven. Use each remote control at least twice a year for longer road trips in order to maintain the batteries' charge status.

In vehicles equipped with Comfort Access, the remote control contains a replaceable battery, refer to page 39.

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Personal Profile

The concept

You can set several of your vehicle's functions to suit your personal needs and preferences.

▷ Through Personal Profile, most of these set‐

tings are stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use.

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▷ While the vehicle is being unlocked, the re‐

mote control is recognized and the settings stored with it are called up and imple‐ mented.

▷ Your personal settings will be recognized

and called up again even if the vehicle has been used in the meantime by someone else with another remote control.

▷ The individual settings are stored for no

more than three remote controls.

Personal Profile settings

The following functions and settings can be stored in a profile.

More information on the settings can be found under:

▷ Response of the central locking system

when the car is being unlocked, refer to page 32.

▷ Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to

page 35.

▷ Triple turn signal activation, refer to

page 60.

▷ Settings for the displays on the onboard

monitor, in the speedometer, and in the tachometer:

▷ 12h/24h clock format, refer to

page 71.

▷ Date format, refer to page 72.

▷ Brightness of the Control Display, refer

to page 73.

▷ Language on the Control Display, refer

to page 72.

▷ Units of measure for fuel consumption,

distance covered/remaining distances, and temperature, refer to page 71.

▷ Light settings:

▷ Headlamp courtesy delay feature, refer

to page 78.

▷ Daytime running lights, refer to

page 78.

▷ Automatic climate control, refer to

page 101: AUTO program, activating/deac‐ tivating the cooling function, setting the temperature, air volume, and air distribu‐ tion.

▷ Entertainment:

▷ Tone settings, refer to page 154.

▷ Volume, refer to page 154.

Central locking system

The concept

The central locking system becomes active when the driver's door is closed.

The system simultaneously engages and re‐ leases the locks on the following:

▷ Doors.

▷ Tailgate.

▷ Fuel filler flap.

Operating from the outside

▷ Via the remote control.

▷ Via the door lock.

▷ In cars with Comfort Access, via the door

handles on the driver's and front passenger sides.

The following takes place simultaneously when locking/unlocking the vehicle via the remote control:

▷ Depending on the vehicle equipment, the

anti-theft protection is switched on and off as well. The anti-theft protection makes it impossible to unlock the doors using the lock buttons or door handles.

▷ The welcome lamps, interior lamps, and

ambient lighting are switched on and off.

▷ The alarm system is armed or disarmed, re‐

fer to page 39.

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Opening and closing

Operating from the inside

Via the switch/button for the central locking system, refer to page 34.

In an accident of the necessary severity, the central locking system unlocks automatically.

The hazard warning system and interior lamps come on.

Opening and closing: from the outside

Using the remote control

General information

Take the remote control with you

People or animals left unattended in a parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐ side. Always take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can then be opened from the outside.◀

Unlocking

Press the button. The vehicle is un‐

locked.

The welcome lamps and interior lamps are switched on.

You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use.

1. "Settings"

2. "Door locks"

3. "Unlock button"

4. Select the desired function:

▷ "All doors"

Press the button once: the en‐

tire vehicle unlocks.

▷ "Driver's door only"

Pressing the button once un‐ locks only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap. Pressing twice unlocks the entire vehicle.

Convenient opening

Press and hold the button on the re‐

mote control.

The power windows are opened. Depending on the vehicle equipment, the glass sunroof is raised.

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Convenient closing with the remote control is not possible.

Locking

Press the button.

Locking from the outside

Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without special knowl‐ edge.◀

Setting the confirmation signals

Have unlocking or locking of the vehicle con‐ firmed.

"Settings"

2. "Door locks"

3. "Flash when lock/unlock"

4. Press the MINI joystick.

Switching on the interior lamps

When the vehicle is locked:

Press the button.

You can also use this function to locate your ve‐ hicle in parking garages, etc.

Malfunctions

The function of the remote control may be im‐ paired by local radio waves. If this occurs, un‐ lock and lock the vehicle at the door lock with the integrated key.

If it should become impossible to lock the vehi‐ cle with a remote control, the battery in the re‐ mote control is discharged. Use this remote control on an extended trip to recharge the battery, refer to page 30.

For US owners only

The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication 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 may not cause harmful interfer‐

ence, and

▷ this device must accept any interference re‐

ceived, 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.

Unlocking the tailgate

Press the button for approx. 1 second

and then release it.

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Opening and closing

Using the door lock

Sets how the vehicle is to be unlocked, refer to page 32.

In some vehicle equipment versions, only the driver's door can be unlocked and locked via the door lock.

Locking from the outside

Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without special knowl‐ edge.◀

Unlocking the doors and tailgate at once

To lock all doors, the fuel filler flap, and the tail‐ gate at once:

With the doors closed, lock the vehicle us‐

ing the button for the central locking sys‐ tem in the interior, refer to page 34.

2. Unlock and open the driver's or front pas‐

senger door, refer to page 35.

3. To lock the vehicle:

▷ Lock the driver's door using the

integrated key in the door lock, or

▷ Press down the lock button of the front

passenger door and close the door from the outside.

Opening/closing

Turn the key to the unlock or lock position and hold it there.

Keep the closing area clear

Watch during the opening and closing process to be sure that no one becomes trap‐ ped. Releasing the key stops the motion.◀

Manual operation

If an electrical malfunction occurs, the driver's door can be unlocked or locked by turning the integrated key to the end positions of the door lock.

Opening and closing: from the inside

Operation via

▷ Switch in the center console:

▷ Button in the driver's or front passenger

door:

Convenient opening and closing

In vehicles with an alarm system or Comfort Ac‐ cess, the windows and the glass sunroof can be operated via the door lock.

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The graphic shows the button in the MINI Pace‐ man as an example.

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Opening and closing

The switch or the buttons can be used to lock or unlock the doors and tailgate when the doors are closed, but they are not theft-pro‐ tected. The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

Unlocking and opening doors

▷ Using the switch or the buttons for the cen‐

tral locking system, unlock all of the doors at once and then pull the door opener above the armrest, or

▷ Pull the door handle on each door twice:

the door is unlocked the first time and opened the second time.

Locking

▷ Press the switch/button or

▷ Push down the lock button of a door. To

avoid locking yourself out by accident, the driver's door cannot be locked at the lock button while the door is open.

Automatic locking

In addition, it is possible to set the situations in which the vehicle locks. The setting is stored for the remote control in use.

"Settings"

2. "Door locks"

3. Select a menu item:

▷ "Lock if no door is opened"

The central locking system locks after a short period if no door is opened.

▷ "Lock after start. to drive"

The central locking system locks when you start driving.

CONTROLS

Take the remote control with you

Tailgate

Opening

The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.

Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐ fore opening.

Provide edge protection

Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear window while driving and damage the heating wires of the rear window. Provide edge protec‐ tion.◀

Only drive with the tailgate fully closed; other‐ wise, the tail lamps will be hidden from view and driving safety will be compromised.

In some market-specific versions, the tailgate can only be unlocked using the remote control if the vehicle was unlocked first.

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Opening and closing

Opening from the inside

Press the button on the driver's footwell.

MINI Countryman

Press the top half of the MINI emblem, arrow, or

Press the button on the remote control for approx. 1 second and release. The tailgate is unlocked.

Closing

Keep the closing area clear

Make sure that the closing area of the tailgate is clear; otherwise, injuries or damage may result.◀

Take the remote control with you

Always take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle and do not place it in the cargo area; otherwise, the remote control may be locked into the vehicle when the tail‐ gate is closed.◀

Move the cover into position

When closing, ensure that the cargo cover is resting on the rubber buffers of the securing straps; otherwise, damage may occur when closing the tailgate.◀

MINI Countryman

Press the button on the remote control for approx. 1 second and release. The tailgate is unlocked.

MINI Paceman

Press the top half of the MINI emblem, arrow, or

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Recessed grips on the inside trim of the tailgate can be used to conveniently pull down the tail‐ gate.

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MINI Paceman

Recessed grips on the inside trim of the tailgate can be used to conveniently pull down the tail‐ gate.

Comfort Access

The concept

The vehicle can be accessed without activating the remote control. All you need to do is to have the remote control with you, e.g., in your jacket pocket. The vehicle automatically de‐ tects the remote control when it is nearby or in the passenger compartment.

Comfort Access supports the following func‐ tions:

▷ Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.

▷ Unlocking of the tailgate separately.

▷ Starting the engine.

Comparison with ordinary remote control

The functions can be controlled by pressing the buttons or via Comfort Access.

Notes on opening and closing, refer to page 30.

If you notice a brief delay while opening or closing the windows or glass sunroof, the sys‐ tem is checking whether a remote control is in‐ side the vehicle. Repeat the opening or closing procedure, if necessary.

Unlocking

Press button 1.

Depending on the setting, either only the driv‐ er's door or the entire vehicle is unlocked, refer to page 32.

Pressing the button again locks the entire vehi‐ cle again.

Convenient opening with the remote control, refer to page 32.

Functional requirements

▷ There are no external sources of interfer‐

ence in the vicinity.

▷ To lock the vehicle, the remote control

must be located outside of the vehicle.

▷ The next unlocking and locking cycle is not

possible until after approx. 2 seconds.

▷ The engine can only be started if the re‐

mote control is inside the vehicle.

▷ The doors and tailgate must be closed to

operate the windows.

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Locking

Press button 1.

For Convenient closing, press and hold but‐ ton 1.

The windows and, if applicable, the glass sun‐ roof are closed in addition.

Unlocking the tailgate separately

Press the top half of the MINI emblem.

This corresponds to pressing the following but‐

ton on the remote control:

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Opening and closing

If a remote control accidentally left in the cargo area is detected in the locked vehicle after the tailgate is closed, the tailgate opens again slightly. The hazard warning system flashes and an acoustic signal sounds.

Power windows and electrical glass sunroof

When the engine is switched off, the windows and the sunroof can be operated as long as neither the doors nor the tailgate are opened.

When the door and tailgate are closed again and the remote control is detected inside the vehicle, the windows and the sunroof can be operated again.

Insert the remote control into the ignition lock to be able to operate the windows and the sun‐ roof while the engine is switched off and the doors are open.

Switching on the radio ready state

Press the Start/Stop button to switch on the radio ready state, refer to page 57.

Do not depress the brake or the clutch; other‐ wise, the engine will start.

Starting the engine

The engine can be started or the ignition can be switched on, refer to page 57, when a re‐ mote control is inside the vehicle. It is not nec‐ essary to insert a remote control into the igni‐ tion lock.

Before driving a vehicle with Steptronic transmission into a car wash

1. Insert the remote control into the ignition

switch.

2. Depress the brake pedal.

3. Move the selector lever to position N.

4. Switch the engine off.

The vehicle can roll.

Malfunction

The Comfort Access functions can be disturbed by local radio waves, such as by a mobile phone in the immediate vicinity of the remote control or when a mobile phone is being charged in the vehicle.

If this occurs, open or close the vehicle using the buttons on the remote control or use the integrated key in the door lock.

To start the engine afterward, insert the remote control into the ignition switch.

Warning lights

The warning light in the instrument cluster lights up when you attempt to start the engine: the engine cannot be

started.

The remote control is not in the vehicle or has a malfunction. Take the remote control with you inside the vehicle or have it checked. If neces‐ sary, insert another remote control into the ig‐ nition switch.

Switching off the engine in cars with Steptronic transmission

The engine can only be switched off with the selector lever in position P, refer to page 64.

To switch off the engine with the selector lever in position N, the remote control must be in‐ serted in the ignition lock.

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The warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up while the engine is run‐ ning: the remote control is no longer in‐

side the vehicle.

After switching off the engine, the engine can only be started again within approx. 10 sec‐ onds if no door has been opened.

The indicator lamp lights up and a mes‐ sage appears on the Control Display: re‐ place the remote control battery.

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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 a new battery with the positive side

facing upwards.

3. Press the cover closed.

Return used battery to a recycling center or to your service center.

Alarm system

The concept

The enabled alarm system reacts to the follow‐ ing:

▷ Opening of a door, the hood or the tailgate.

▷ Movements inside the vehicle.

▷ Changes in the vehicle tilt, e.g., during at‐

tempts to steal a wheel or tow the car.

▷ Interruptions in battery voltage.

Depending on the market-specific version, the alarm system briefly signals unauthorized entry attempts by:

▷ By sounding an acoustic alarm.

▷ By switching on the hazard warning system.

Arming and disarming the alarm system

General information

When the vehicle is locked and unlocked, the alarm system is armed and disarmed at the same time.

Door lock and armed alarm system

Unlocking via the door lock will trigger the alarm on some market-specific versions.

To stop this alarm, unlock the vehicle with the remote control or switch on the ignition.

Tailgate with armed alarm system

The tailgate, refer to page 33, can also be opened when the alarm system is armed.

Press the button on the remote con‐

trol.

When you subsequently close the tailgate, it is again locked and monitored.

Unlocking via the door lock will trigger the alarm on some market-specific versions.

Switching off the alarm

▷ Unlock the vehicle using the remote con‐

trol, refer to page 32.

▷ Insert the remote control all the way into

the ignition lock.

▷ With Comfort Access and if you are carrying

the remote control with you, push the but‐ ton on the door lock.

Display on the tachometer

When the alarm system is being armed, all LEDs pulse like a heartbeat. One LED flashes after approx. 16 minutes.

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▷ LEDs pulse or LED flashes: system is armed.

▷ One LED flashes at short intervals: the

doors, hood, or tailgate is not properly closed.

Even if these are not closed fully, the re‐ maining items are locked and the LEDs pulse after approx. 10 seconds for approx. 16 minutes; afterwards, one LED flashes. The interior motion sensor is not activated.

▷ The LEDs go out after the vehicle is un‐

locked: the vehicle has not been tampered with in the meantime.

▷ The LEDs flash after the vehicle is unlocked

until the remote control is inserted in the ignition, but for no longer than approx. 5 minutes: the vehicle has been tampered with in the meantime.

Opening and closing

Interior motion sensor

For the interior motion sensor to function prop‐ erly, the windows and the glass sunroof must be closed.

Avoiding unintentional alarms

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor can be switched off together, such as in the fol‐ lowing situations:

▷ In duplex garages.

▷ During transport on car-carrying trains, at

sea or on a trailer.

▷ When animals are to remain in the vehicle.

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor

▷

▷ Lock the vehicle twice with the integrated

The LEDs flash in short succession for approx. 2 seconds. The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor remain switched off until the ve‐ hicle is unlocked and locked again.

Press the button on the remote

control twice in succession.

key.

Panic mode

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

Press the button on the remote control

for at least two seconds.

To switch off the alarm: press any button on the remote control.

Tilt alarm sensor

The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.

The alarm system responds in situations such as attempts to steal a wheel or tow the car.

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Glass sunroof, electrical

General information

Danger of pinching

Monitor the closing process and make sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀

Take the remote control with you

Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐ ple, cannot operate the roof and injure them‐ selves.◀

Convenient operation via:

▷ Door lock, refer to page 34

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▷ Comfort Access, refer to page 37

Tilting the glass sunroof

MINI Countryman:

▷ Press the switch back to the resistance

point and hold.

Both glass sunroofs are raised.

Releasing stops the motion.

▷ With the ignition switched on, press the

switch back past the resistance point.

Both closed glass sunroofs are raised fully.

Pressing again stops the motion.

MINI Paceman:

▷ Press the switch back to the resistance

point and hold.

The front glass sunroof is raised.

Releasing stops the motion.

▷ With the ignition switched on, press the

switch back past the resistance point.

The front glass sunroof is fully raised.

Pressing again stops the motion.

The same method is used to close the glass sunroof, in this case by pressing the switch for‐ ward.

The front glass sunroof remains in the raised position. The rear glass sunroof is raised. Press‐ ing again closes both sunroofs completely.

MINI Paceman:

▷ In the raised position with the ignition

switched on, press the switch back and hold.

The front glass sunroof is opened.

Releasing stops the motion.

The same method is used to close the glass sunroof, in this case by pressing the switch for‐ ward.

The front glass sunroof remains in the raised position. Pressing again closes the roof com‐ pletely.

Roller sunblind

The roller sunblind can be opened and closed separately from the glass sunroof.

After a power failure

After a power failure, it could happen that the sunroof can only be raised. In this case, have the system initialized. The manufacturer of your MINI recommends having this work performed by the service center.

Power windows

Opening, closing

MINI Countryman:

▷ In the raised position with the ignition

switched on, press the switch back and hold.

The front glass sunroof is opened. The rear glass sunroof is closed.

Releasing stops the motion.

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General information

Danger of pinching

Monitor the closing process and make sure that the closing path of the window is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀

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Opening and closing

Take the remote control with you

Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐ ple, cannot operate the power windows and in‐ jure themselves.◀

If, after having been opened and closed a num‐ ber of times in close succession, a window can only be closed, the system is overheated. Let the system cool down for several minutes with the ignition switched on or the engine running.

Opening, closing

Front windows

To open:

▷ Press the switch to the resistance point. The

window opens while the switch is held.

▷ Press the switch beyond the resistance

point. The window opens automatically in the radio ready state and higher.

Press again briefly to stop the opening pro‐ cedure.

To close:

▷ Pull the switch to the resistance point. The

window closes while the switch is held.

▷ Pull the switch beyond the resistance point.

The window closes automatically.

Pressing the switch stops the motion.

MINI Countryman: rear windows

To open:

▷ Press the switch to the resistance point. The

window opens while the switch is held.

▷ Press the switch beyond the resistance

point. The window opens automatically in the radio ready state and higher.

To close:

▷ Pull the switch to the resistance point. The

window closes while the switch is held.

▷ Pull the switch beyond the resistance point.

The window closes automatically.

Pressing the switch stops the motion.

After the ignition is switched off

The windows can be operated for approx. 1 mi‐ nute after the remote control is removed or the ignition is switched off.

Take the remote control with you

Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐ ple, cannot operate the power windows and in‐ jure themselves.◀

Pinch protection system

If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a window closes, the closing action is inter‐ rupted.

The window reopens slightly.

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Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐ tection

Even with the pinch protection system, check that the window's closing path is clear; other‐ wise, the closing action may not stop in certain situations, e.g., if thin objects are present.◀

Do not use window accessories

Do not install any accessories in the range of movement of the windows; otherwise, the pinch protection system will be impaired.◀

Closing without the pinch protection system

Danger of pinching

Monitor the closing process and make sure that the closing path of the window is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀

If there is an external danger or, for example, if ice on the windows prevents a window from closing normally, the window can be closed manually.

Pull the switch past the resistance point and

hold it there. Pinch protection is limited and the window reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain value.

2. Pull the switch past the resistance point

again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it there.

The window closes without pinch protec‐ tion.

MINI Countryman: safety switch

With the safety switch, the rear windows are prevented from being opened or closed via the switches in the rear passenger area, such as by children.

Press the button. The LED lights up if the safety function is switched on.

Safety switch for rear operation

Press the safety switch when transporting children in the rear; otherwise, injury may result if the windows are closed without supervi‐ sion.◀

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Vehicle equipment

When using the features and systems described here, adhere to local regulations.

Sitting safely

The ideal seating position can make a vital con‐ tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.

The seating position plays an important role in an accident in combination with:

▷ Safety belts, refer to page 46

▷ Head restraints, refer to page 48.

▷ Airbags, refer to page 81.

safety belt in an accident. This would eliminate the protection normally provided by the belt.◀

Front seat adjustment

Forward/backward

Pull the lever, arrow 1, and slide the seat into the desired position, arrows 2.

After releasing the lever, move the seat forward or back slightly to make sure it engages prop‐ erly.

Height

Seats

Note before adjusting

Do not adjust the seat while driving

Never attempt to adjust the driver's seat while driving. The seat could respond with un‐ expected movement and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident.◀

Do not incline the backrest too far to the

rear

Do not incline the backrest on the front passen‐ ger side too far to the rear during driving. Oth‐ erwise, there is the danger of sliding under the

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Pull the lever up or push it down repeatedly, ar‐ rows 1, until the desired height is reached, ar‐ rows .

Backrest

MINI Countryman:

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

MINI Paceman:

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

Lumbar support

You can also adjust the contour of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar re‐ gion.

The upper hips and spinal column receive sup‐ plementary support to help you maintain a re‐ laxed, upright sitting position.

The graphic shows the MINI Countryman as an example.

Turn the wheel to increase or decrease the cur‐ vature.

MINI Countryman: rear seat adjustment

Observe the following when adjusting

Do not adjust the rear seats during a trip;

otherwise, there is a risk of passenger injury.

Make sure that the locking mechanisms of the rear seats engage properly. Otherwise the re‐ straining effect of the safety belts during an ac‐ cident could be reduced.◀

Forward/backward

Pull the lever and slide the seat into the desired position.

Release the lever and move the seat slightly forward or back so that it engages properly.

Backrest

Adjust the backrest tilt, refer to page 111.

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Seat heating

Switching on

The temperature setting progresses one step through its control sequence each time you press the button. The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit.

If the trip is continued within approx. 15 mi‐ nutes, the seat heating is activated automati‐ cally with the temperature set last.

The temperature is reduced, if need be, down to no heat in order to reduce the load on the battery. The LEDs remain lit.

Switching off

Press the button longer.

The shoulder strap's anchorage point will be correct for adult seat occupants of every build if the seat is correctly adjusted.

One person per safety belt

Never allow more than one person to wear a single safety belt. Never allow infants or small children to ride on a passenger's lap.◀

Putting on the belt

Lay the belt, without twisting, snugly across the lap and shoulders, as close to the body as possible. Make sure that the belt lies low around the hips in the lap area and does not press on the abdomen. Otherwise, the belt can slip over the hips in the lap area in a frontal impact and injure the abdomen.

The safety belt must not lie across the neck, rub on sharp edges, be routed over solid or breaka‐ ble objects, or be pinched.◀

Reduction of restraining effect

Avoid wearing clothing that prevents the belt from fitting properly, and pull the shoulder belt periodically to readjust the tension across your lap; otherwise, the retention effect of the safety belt may be reduced.◀

Safety belts

Number of safety belts

Your vehicle has been fitted with four or five safety belts for the safety of you and your pas‐ sengers.

However, they can only offer protection when adjusted correctly.

Notes

Always make sure that safety belts are being worn by all occupants before driving away.

Although airbags enhance safety by providing added protection, they are not a substitute for safety belts.

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Buckling the belt

MINI Countryman:

MINI Paceman:

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Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle.

The shoulder strap's anchorage point will be correct for adult seat occupants of every build if the seat is correctly adjusted, refer to page 44.

Unbuckling the belt

Hold the belt firmly.

2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.

3. Guide the belt back into its reel.

Securing the buckle tongues

If the front passenger seat is not occupied, slide the buckle tongue up to the belt stop knob with the clip.

When the outer rear seats are not occupied, the buckle tongues of the rear seats can be slid up to the cargo area trim with the clip.

This helps avoid annoying noises when driving.

MINI Countryman: center safety belt of rear seat

The belt buckle embossed with the word CEN‐ TER is intended exclusively for use by passen‐ gers riding in the center position.

If the center safety belt in the rear is used, the backrests must be locked, refer to page 112.

The safety belt will not have a restraining effect if the backrest is not locked.

1 Opening for the safety belt

2 Holder for the small buckle tongue

Take the small buckle tongue out of the holder. Move both buckle tongues downward.

Closing

Insert the small buckle tongue 2 of the safety belt into the small belt buckle 3.

Opening

Press the red button on the small belt buckle 3 with buckle tongue 1.

When the center safety belt is locked:

Press the red button 3 with the buckle tongue of the outer left safety belt.

Belt holder in the headliner

The holder for the safety belt is located in the headliner.

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Putting on the belt

1 Large buckle tongue

2 Small buckle tongue

3 Small belt buckle

4 Large belt buckle

Buckle tongue 1 must be inserted in belt buckle 4. Make sure you hear the buckle tongue engage in the belt buckle.

Insert the buckle tongue into the belt buckle in such a way that the belt lies smoothly against the body of the buckled person and is not twisted.

Stowing the center safety belt

If the center seat is not occupied, insert the belt buckles 3 and 4 into the respective holders, ar‐ rows.

Safety belt reminder for driver's seat and front passenger seat

The indicator lamps light up and a sig‐ nal sounds. In addition, a message ap‐ pears on the Control Display. Check whether the safety belt has been fas‐

tened correctly.

Damage to safety belts

In the case of strain caused by accidents or damage:

Have the safety belts, including the safety belt tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors checked.

Checking and replacing safety belts

Have the work performed only by your service center; otherwise, it cannot be ensured that this safety feature will function properly.◀

Head restraints

Correctly set head restraint

A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of spinal injury in the event of an accident.

Adjusting the head restraint

Correctly adjust the head restraints of all occupied seats; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in an accident.◀

Move the buckle tongues to the belt holder on the headliner, refer to page 47, and insert them into the provided holders.

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Height

Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approx. at ear level.

MINI Countryman: the center rear head re‐ straint is not height adjustable.

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Height adjustment

To raise: pull.

To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and push the head restraint down until it engages.

MINI Countryman: additionally press button 2 on the rear head restraints only if you wish to remove them.

Removing

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

Before transporting passengers

Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐ porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐ tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐ able.◀

MINI Paceman: fold the backrest forward if necessary.

3. Press button 1 and pull out the head re‐

straint all the way to the stop.

MINI Countryman: additionally press but‐ ton 2 using a suitable tool.

4. Pull out the head restraint.

5. Fold back the backrest.

Rear

1. Pull the head restraint upward as far as

possible.

2. Fold the backrest forward slightly.

3. Press button 1 and pull out the head re‐

straint all the way to the stop.

MINI Countryman: additionally press but‐ ton 2 using a suitable tool.

4. Pull out the head restraint completely.

5. Fold back the rear seat backrest.

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors

General information

The mirror on the passenger side is more curved than the driver's mirror.

Estimating distances correctly

Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than they appear. Do not estimate the distance to the traffic behind you based on what you see in the mirror, as this will increase your risk of an accident.◀

Front

Pull the head restraint upward as far as

possible.

2. MINI Countryman: tilt the backrest back

slightly.

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At a glance

1 Adjusting

2 Selecting the left/right mirror

3 Folding the mirror in and out

Selecting a mirror

To change to the other mirror: slide the mirror switch over.

Adjusting electrically

The setting corresponds to the direction in which the button is pressed.

Adjusting manually

If an electrical malfunction occurs, for example, press the edges of the mirror glass.

Fold in the mirror in a car wash

Before entering an automatic car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or with the button; otherwise, they could be damaged, de‐ pending on the width of the vehicle.◀

Automatic heating

Both exterior mirrors are heated automatically while the engine is running or the ignition is switched on when the external temperature is below a certain value.

Interior rearview mirror

To reduce the blinding effect from the rear when driving at night: turn the knob.

Interior rearview and exterior mirrors, automatic dimming feature

Folding the mirror in and out

Press button 3.

The mirror can be folded in up to a vehicle speed of approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.

For example, this is advantageous

▷ In car washes.

▷ In narrow streets.

▷ For folding back mirrors that were folded

away manually.

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Two photocells are used for control:

▷ In the mirror frame, see arrow.

▷ On the back of the mirror.

For proper operation:

▷ Keep the photocells clean.

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▷ Do not cover the area between the inside

rearview mirror and the windshield.

▷ Do not apply stickers to the windshield in

front of the mirror.

Steering wheel

Adjusting

Do not adjust while driving

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement could result in an accident.◀

Fold the lever down.

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2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred

height and angle to suit your seating posi‐ tion.

3. Fold the lever back.

Do not use force to swing the lever back.

Do not use force to swing the lever back up; otherwise, the mechanism will be dam‐ aged.◀

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Vehicle equipment

When using the features and systems described here, adhere to local regulations.

The right place for chil‐ dren

Notes

Children in the vehicle

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger them‐ selves and other persons, e.g., by opening the doors.◀

Children should always be in the rear

Accident research shows that the safest place for children is on the rear seat.

Transporting children in the rear

Transport children younger than 13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm in the rear only, using child restraint fixing systems suita‐ ble for the age, weight, and height of the child; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in an accident.

Children 13 years of age or older must wear a safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint fixing system can no longer be used, due to their age, weight and size.◀

Installing child seats

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 an accident.◀

Children on the front passenger seat

Front passenger airbags

Should it be necessary to use a child restraint fixing system on the front passenger seat, make sure that the front and side airbags on the front passenger side are deactivated, refer to page 82.

Deactivating the front passenger airbags

If a child restraint fixing system is used in the front passenger seat, the front passenger airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury to the child when the airbags are triggered, even with a child re‐ straint fixing system.◀

Installing child re‐ straint fixing systems

Before mounting

MINI Countryman: before mounting a child re‐ straint fixing system on the rear seats, move the seats into the rearmost positions.

Adjust the inclination of the center backrest to that of the respective outer backrest.

After mounting the child restraint fixing system on the respective outer rear seat, adjust the backrest forward, if necessary, to ensure that the backrest is in contact with the child re‐ straint fixing system. Rear seat backrests, refer to page 111.

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Manufacturer's information for child re‐ straint fixing systems

To select, mount and use child restraint fixing systems, observe the information provided by the system manufacturer; otherwise, the pro‐ tective effect can be impaired.◀

On the front passenger seat

Deactivating the airbags

After installing a child restraint fixing system on the front passenger seat, ensure that the front, side, and knee airbags on the front passenger side are deactivated.

Deactivating the front passenger airbags

Seat position and height

Before installing a child restraint fixing system, move the front passenger seat as far back as possible and adjust its height to the highest po‐ sition to obtain the best possible position for the belt and to offer optimal protection in the event of an accident.

Do not change this seat position once it has been set.

Child seat security

The graphic shows the MINI Countryman as an example.

The rear safety belts and the safety belt for the front passenger can be locked to prevent ex‐ tension in order to permit attachment of child restraint fixing systems.

To lock the safety belt

Secure the child restraint fixing system with

the belt.

2. Pull out the belt webbing completely.

3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and

pull it taut against the child restraint fixing system.

The safety belt is locked.

To unlock the safety belt

Open the belt buckle.

2. Remove the child restraint fixing system.

3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com‐

pletely.

Center safety belt: unlock belt buckle 3 in addition, refer to page 48.

Guide the safety belt to the holder on the headliner.

LATCH child restraint fix‐ ing system

LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children.

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Notes

Manufacturer's information for LATCH child restraint fixing systems

To mount and use the LATCH child restraint fix‐ ing systems, observe the operating and safety information from the system manufacturer; otherwise, the level of protection may be re‐ duced.◀

Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors

The lower anchors may be used to attach the CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child and CRS weight of 65 lb/30 kg when the child is restrained by the internal harnesses.

Correctly engage the lower LATCH an‐ chors

Make sure that the lower LATCH anchors have properly engaged and that the child restraint fixing system is resting snugly against the back‐ rest; otherwise, the degree of protection of‐ fered may be reduced.◀

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

MINI Countryman

MINI Paceman

The mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are located at the points indicated by the arrows.

The corresponding symbol shows the mounts for the lower LATCH anchors.

Mounting LATCH child restraint fixing systems

Mount the child restraint fixing system; re‐

fer to the operating instructions of the sys‐ tem.

2. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐

erly connected.

The mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are located at the points indicated by the arrows.

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Child restraint fixing systems with an upper re‐ taining strap

Mounting points

LATCH mounting points

Only use the mounting points for the up‐ per LATCH retaining strap to secure child re‐ straint systems; otherwise, the mounting points could be damaged.◀

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MINI Countryman

There are two additional mounting points for child restraint fixing systems with an upper re‐ taining strap, arrows.

MINI Paceman

There are two additional mounting points for child restraint fixing systems with an upper re‐ taining strap, arrows.

Outer seats:

1 Direction of travel

2 Head restraint

3 Cargo area floor

4 Hook for upper retaining strap

5 Mounting point

6 Backrest

7 Upper retaining strap of child restraint fix‐

ing system

MINI Countryman, center seat

Guide of the upper LATCH retaining strap

Retaining 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 fixing system in the event of an accident.◀

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1 Direction of travel

2 Head restraint

3 Hook for upper retaining strap

4 Mounting point

5 Cargo area floor

6 Backrest

7 Upper retaining strap of child restraint fix‐

ing system

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Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point

1. Slide the head restraint upward.

2. Center seat: fold the cargo area floor for‐

ward.

3. Guide the upper retaining strap between

the supports of the head restraint.

4. Attach the upper retaining strap to the

mounting point with the hook.

5. Slide the head restraint into the bottom po‐

sition.

6. Pull the upper retaining strap taut.

MINI Countryman: lock‐ ing doors and windows

Rear doors

Push the locking lever on the rear doors down.

The door can now be opened from the outside only.

Safety switch for power window

This locks the rear window switches so that the windows cannot be operated from the rear. Press the safety switch, refer to page 43.

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Vehicle equipment

When using the features and systems described here, adhere to local regulations.

Ignition lock

Insert the remote control into the ignition lock

Insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock.

Before removing the remote control, push it all the way in to release the locking mechanism.

The ignition is switched off if it was on.

Steptronic transmission

You can only take out the remote control if transmission position P is engaged: interlock.

Start/Stop button

Pressing the Start/Stop button switches the ig‐ nition on or off and starts the engine.

The engine starts when the Start/Stop button is pressed and:

▷ Manual transmission: the clutch pedal is de‐

pressed.

▷ Steptronic transmission: the brake pedal is

depressed.

Radio ready state is switched on. Individual electrical consumers can operate.

Removing the remote control from the ignition lock

Do not forcibly pull the remote control out of the ignition lock

Do not forcibly pull the remote control out of the ignition lock as this may cause damage.◀

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Radio ready state

Individual electrical consumers can operate.

Radio ready state is switched off automatically:

▷ When the remote control is removed from

the ignition lock.

▷ With Comfort Access, refer to page 37, by

pressing the button on the door handle or

the

▷ After a certain period of time.

button on the remote control.

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Ignition on

All electrical consumers can operate. Most indi‐ cator and warning lights light up for different lengths of time.

To save battery power when the engine is off, switch off the ignition and any unnecessary electronic systems/power consumers.

Radio ready state and ignition off

All indicator and warning lights in the displays go out.

The ignition switches off automatically when the driver's door is opened. Pressing the Start/ Stop button again switches the ignition back on.

For example, the ignition is not switched off in the following situations:

▷ Depress the clutch or brake pedal.

▷ The low beams are switched on.

Starting the engine

General information

Enclosed areas

Do not let the engine run in enclosed areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes may lead to loss of consciousness and death. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀

Unattended vehicle

Do not leave the car unattended with the engine running; otherwise, it presents a poten‐ tial source of danger.

Before leaving the car with the engine running, shift to neutral or engage transmission posi‐ tion P and set the parking brake firmly; other‐ wise, the vehicle may begin to roll.◀

Frequent starting in quick succession

Avoid repeated futile attempts at starting the car and avoid starting the car frequently in quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned, and there is the danger of overheating and damaging the catalytic converter.◀

Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while the vehicle remains stationary; start driving right away, but at moderate engine speeds.

Do not depress the accelerator when starting the engine.

Starting the engine

Manual transmission

Remote control in the ignition lock or with Comfort Access inside the vehicle, refer to page 37.

Depress the brake pedal.

2. Depress the clutch pedal.

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

The ignition is activated automatically for a cer‐ tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine starts.

Steptronic transmission

Remote control in the ignition lock or, with Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to page 37.

Depress the brake pedal.

2. Move the selector lever to position P or N.

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3. Press the Start/Stop button.

The ignition is activated automatically for a cer‐ tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine starts.

Engine stop

General information

Take the remote control with you

Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐ ple, cannot operate the windows and injure themselves.◀

Set the parking brake and further secure

the vehicle as required

Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐ erwise, the vehicle may roll. On steep upward and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐ hicle, for example, by turning the steering wheel in the direction of the curb.◀

Before driving into a car wash

To make it possible for the vehicle to roll in an automatic car wash, follow the information on Washing in automatic car washes, refer to page 250.

Steptronic transmission

1. Engage transmission position P with the ve‐

hicle stopped.

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

3. Set the parking brake firmly.

4. Remove the remote control from the igni‐

tion lock.

Parking brake

The concept

The parking brake is primarily intended to pre‐ vent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes the rear wheels.

Also follow the instructions under Switching off the engine, refer to page 59.

Setting

The lever engages automatically.

Releasing

Switching off the engine

Manual transmission

With the vehicle at a standstill, press the

Start/Stop button.

2. Shift into first gear or reverse.

3. Set the parking brake firmly.

4. Remove the remote control from the igni‐

tion lock.

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

Notes

Using the parking brake while driving

If it should become necessary to use the parking brake while driving, do not pull the parking brake too forcefully. Keep the button on the parking brake lever pressed at all times.

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Excessive application of the parking brake can block the rear wheels and lead to fishtailing of the vehicle.◀

The brake lights do not light up when the park‐ ing brake is pulled.

Turn signal, high-beams, headlight flasher

1 Turn signal

2 Switching on the high-beams

3 Switching off the high-beams/headlight

flasher

Turn signal

Press the lever beyond the resistance point.

To switch off manually, press the lever to the resistance point.

Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.

2. "Lighting"

3. "Triple turn signal"

The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use.

Washer/wiper system

Notes

Do not switch on the wipers if frozen

Do not switch on the wipers if they are frozen onto the windshield; otherwise, the wiper blades and the windshield wiper motor may be damaged.◀

Do not use the wipers on a dry windshield

Do not use the wipers on a dry wind‐ shield; otherwise, the wiper blades may wear more rapidly or become damaged.◀

At a glance

Signaling a turn briefly

Press the lever to the resistance point and hold it there for as long as you want the turn signal to flash.

Triple turn signal activation

Press the lever to the resistance point.

The turn signal flashes three times.

This function can be activated or deactivated:

"Settings"

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1 Switching on wipers

2 Switching off wipers or brief wipe

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3 Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or

the rain sensor

4 Cleaning the windshield and headlights

Switching on wipers

Press the wiper lever upward, arrow 1.

The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐ sition when released.

Normal wiper speed

Press up once.

The system switches to operation in the inter‐ mittent mode when the vehicle is stationary.

Fast wiper speed

Press up twice or press once beyond the resist‐ ance point.

The system switches to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary.

Switching off wipers or brief wipe

Press the wiper lever down, arrow 2.

The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐ sition when released.

▷ Brief wipe: press down once.

▷ To switch off normal wipe: press down

once.

▷ To switch off fast wipe: press down twice.

Intermittent wipe or rain sensor

If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the intermittent-wipe time is a 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.

Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes

Deactivate the rain sensor when passing through an automatic car wash; otherwise, damage could be caused by undesired wiper activation.◀

Activating intermittent wipe or rain sensor

Press the button, arrow 3.

The symbol is shown in the tachometer.

Setting the sensitivity of the rain sensor

Switch on the ignition, refer to page 58.

2. Press the button on the turn indicator lever

repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.

3. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

4. Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐

bol 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 hold the button until the display

changes.

The settings were stored.

Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain sensor

Press the button again, arrow 3.

Cleaning the windshield and headlights

Pull the lever, arrow 4.

The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐ shield and activates the wipers briefly.

When the vehicle lighting system is switched on, the headlights are cleaned at regular and appropriate intervals.

Do not use the washer system at freezing temperatures

Do not use the washers if there is any danger that the fluid will freeze on the windshield; oth‐ erwise, your vision could be obscured. For this reason, use antifreeze.

Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is empty; otherwise, you could damage the pump.◀

Do not use the washing facilities when the hood is open

Only use the washing facilities when the hood is fully locked; otherwise, the headlamp washer system may become damaged.◀

Windshield washer nozzles

The windshield washer nozzles are heated au‐ tomatically while the engine is running or the ignition is switched on.

Rear window wiper

0 Resting position

1 Switching on intermittent wipe

Turn the cap to level 1.

When reverse gear is engaged, the system switches to continuous operation.

2 Cleaning the rear window with intermittent

wipe

Turn the cap further to level 2 and hold.

3 Cleaning the rear window in the resting po‐

sition

Turn the cap to level 3 and hold.

The rear window wiper does not move if the cap is in position 1 before the ignition is switched on.

To switch on the rear window wiper:

Move the cap to its basic position.

2. Select the required position again.

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Do not use the washing mechanisms when the washer fluid reservoir is empty

Do not use washing mechanisms when the washer fluid reservoir is empty, otherwise you will damage the washer pump.◀

Washer fluid

General information

Antifreeze for washer fluid

Antifreeze is flammable and can cause in‐

juries if used improperly.

Therefore, keep it away from sources of igni‐ tion.

Only keep it in the closed original container and inaccessible to children.

Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐ tainer.

United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual states; do not exceed the allowable washer fluid dilution ratios limits that apply. Follow the usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐ tainer. Use BMW's Windshield Washer Concen‐ trate or the equivalent.◀

Driving

All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐ voir.

The recommended minimum filling quantity is

0.2 US gal/1 liter.

Fill with a mixture of window washing concen‐ trate and water; if needed, add antifreeze ac‐ cording to the manufacturer instructions.

Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain the correct mixing ratio.

Do not fill in undiluted window washing con‐ centrate and do not fill in pure water; this could damage the washer system.

Do not mix window washing concentrate from different manufacturers; this could cause the washer nozzles to clog.

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Manual transmission

Washer fluid reservoir

Adding washer fluid

Only add washer fluid when the engine is cool, and then close the cover completely to avoid contact between the washer fluid and hot engine parts.

Otherwise, there is the danger of fire and a risk to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀

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Pay attention to the shift plane

When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push the gearshift lever to the right; otherwise inad‐ vertent shifting into the 3rd or 4th gear could lead to engine damage.◀

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Reverse gear

Select only when the vehicle is stationary. When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a slight resistance needs to be overcome.

Steptronic transmission

In addition to the fully automatic mode, gears can also be shifted manually using Steptronic, refer to page 65.

Parking the vehicle

Secure the vehicle

Before leaving the vehicle with the en‐ gine running, move the selector lever to posi‐ tion P and set the handbrake; otherwise, the vehicle will begin moving.◀

Disengaging the remote control

To remove the remote control from the ignition lock, first move the selector lever to position P and switch off the engine: interlock. Remove the remote control from the ignition lock, refer to page 57.

Selector lever positions

P R N D M/S + –

Displays in the tachometer

Changing selector lever positions

▷ With the ignition switched on or the engine

running, the selector lever can be moved out of position P.

▷ When the vehicle is stationary, step on the

brake before shifting out of P or N; other‐ wise, the selector lever is locked: shiftlock.

Press on the brake pedal until you start driving

To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position, maintain pres‐ sure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start.◀

A lock prevents accidental shifting into selector lever positions R and P.

To override the lock, press the button on the front of the selector lever, see arrow.

P Park

Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The front wheels are blocked.

The selector lever position is displayed and the engaged gear, such as M4, is displayed in manual mode.

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R is Reverse

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

N is Neutral

For example, engage this position in a car wash. The vehicle can roll.

D Drive

Position for normal vehicle operation. All for‐ ward gears are selected automatically.

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Under normal operating conditions, fuel con‐ sumption is lowest when you are driving in po‐ sition D.

Kickdown

Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving performance. Press on the accelerator beyond the resistance point at the full throttle position.

Sport program and manual mode M/S

Activating the Sport program

Move the selector lever from position D toward the left into the M/S shifting slot.

The Sport program is activated and DS is dis‐ played. This position is recommended for a per‐ formance-oriented driving style.

To deactivate the Sport program or manual mode M/S, move the selector lever to the right into position D.

The vehicle only shifts up or down at appropri‐ ate engine and road speeds, e.g., it does not shift down if the engine speed is too high. The selected gear is briefly displayed in the instru‐ ment panel, followed by the current gear.

Shifting gears using the shift paddles on the steering wheel

The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow you to shift gears quickly while keeping both hands on the steering wheel.

▷ When the shift paddles on the steering

wheel are used to shift gears while in auto‐ matic mode, the transmission switches to manual mode.

▷ If the shift paddles are not used to acceler‐

ate or shift gears for a certain amount of time, the transmission switches back to au‐ tomatic mode.

If the selector lever is in the M/S gear plane, manual mode remains active.

Activating the M/S manual mode

Move the selector lever from position D toward the left into the M/S shifting slot.

Push the selector lever forward or backward.

Manual mode becomes active and the gear is changed.

The tachometer displays the engaged gear, e. g. M1.

▷ To shift up: press the selector lever back‐

ward.

▷ To shift down: press the selector lever for‐

ward.

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▷ Pull one of the two shift paddles:

The transmission shifts up.

▷ Press one of the two shift paddles:

The transmission shifts down.

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Manually unlocking the selector lever lock

If the selector lever is locked in position P al‐ 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 over‐ ridden:

1. Switch off the ignition.

2. Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever.

3. Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever

until the sleeve is inside out.

Pull off the plug-in cable connector if nec‐ essary.

4. Insert the pulling hook 1 into the loop on

the passenger side.

The pulling hook is found in the vehicle document portfolio or in the pouch of the wheel change set, refer to page 242.

5. Pull the loop upward.

6. Move the selector lever into the desired po‐

sition, pressing the button on the front of the selector lever.

Set the parking brake

Manually unlock the selector lever lock for towing only. Before manually unlocking the selector lever lock, pull the parking brake firmly; otherwise, the vehicle may roll away and cause personal injury or property damage.◀

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Vehicle equipment

When using the features and systems described here, adhere to local regulations.

Odometer, external tem‐ perature display, clock

At a glance

1 Current speed

2 Odometer, trip odometer, external temper‐

ature, time

3 Resetting the trip odometer

Press the button on the turn indicator lever to open information in display area 2.

The following information is displayed consecu‐ tively:

▷ Trip odometer

▷ Time

▷ External temperature

Trip odometer

Displaying the trip odometer

Press button 3 briefly.

Resetting the trip odometer

1. Press button 3 briefly.

The trip odometer is displayed.

2. Press button 3 again.

The trip odometer is reset.

Time

Set the time, refer to page 71.

External temperature, external temperature warning

If the display drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃, a signal sounds and a warning light lights up. There is the increased danger of ice.

Ice on roads

Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃, there can be a risk of ice on roads.

Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and shady roads, for example, to avoid the increased dan‐ ger of an accident.◀

Units of measure

To set the respective units of measure, miles or km for the odometer and ℃ or ℉ for the exter‐ nal temperature, refer to page 71.

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Tachometer

It is imperative that you avoid engine speeds in the red warning field. In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted to protect the engine.

Coolant temperature

A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and therefore the engine, becomes too hot. In addi‐ tion, a message will appear on the Control Dis‐ play.

Check the coolant level, refer to page 232.

Fuel gauge

Range

After the reserve range is reached:

▷ The remaining LEDs change from orange to

red, arrow.

▷ A message is briefly displayed on the Con‐

trol Display.

▷ The remaining range is shown on the tach‐

ometer.

▷ When a dynamic driving style is used, such

as when corners are taken rapidly, engine functions are not ensured.

The message appears continuously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.

Refuel promptly

At the latest, refuel at a range below 30 miles/50 km; otherwise, the engine function is not ensured and damage may occur.◀

Computer

Opening information in the tachometer

The arrow next to the fuel pump symbol on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle with the fuel filler flap.

The vehicle inclination may cause the display to vary.

Notes on refueling, refer to page 212.

Filling capacities, refer to page 261.

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Press the button on the turn indicator lever.

Overview of the information

The following information is displayed consecu‐ tively by repeatedly pressing the button on the turn indicator lever:

▷ Range.

▷ Average fuel consumption.

▷ Current fuel consumption.

▷ Average speed.

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To set the corresponding units of measure, re‐ fer to page 71.

Information in detail

Range

Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel.

It is calculated based on your driving style over the last 18 miles/30 km.

Average fuel consumption

This is calculated for the period during which the engine is running.

With the trip computer, refer to page 69, the average consumption can be displayed for an additional distance.

To reset the average consumption: press the button on the turn indicator lever for ap‐ prox. 2 seconds.

Current fuel consumption

Displays the current fuel consumption. You can check whether you are currently driving in an efficient and environmentally-friendly manner.

Average speed

Periods in which the vehicle was parked and the engine was switched off manually are not included in the average speed calculations.

With the trip computer, refer to page 69, the average speed can be displayed for an addi‐ tional distance.

To reset the average speed: press the button on the turn indicator lever for approx. 2 sec‐ onds.

Displays on the Control Display

Display the computer or trip computer on the Control Display.

"Vehicle Info"

2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"

Displays on the "Onboard info":

▷ Range.

▷ Distance to destination.

▷ Estimated time of arrival if a destination

was entered in the navigation system.

Displays on the "Trip computer":

▷ Departure time.

▷ Trip duration.

▷ Trip distance.

Both displays show:

▷ Average fuel consumption.

▷ Average speed.

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Resetting the fuel consumption and speed

Resetting the values for average speed and average fuel consumption:

1. Select the respective menu item and press

the MINI joystick.

2. Press the MINI joystick again to confirm

your selection.

Resetting the trip computer

Resetting all values:

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Trip computer"

3. "Reset"

Settings and information

Operating concept

Some settings and information can only be cre‐ ated or opened while the ignition is switched on, the vehicle is standing, and the doors are closed.

Symbol Function

Set the rain sensor, refer to page 61.

Open Check-Control, refer to page 74.

Exit the menu.

Exiting displays

1 Button for:

▷ Selecting the display.

▷ Setting values.

▷ Confirming the selected display or set

values.

▷ Calling up computer information 68.

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Press the button on the turn indicator lever

repeatedly until "HOME" is displayed.

2. Hold the button down.

The current speed is displayed again.

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

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Next setting or information

1. Within a setting or information display,

press the button on the turn indicator lever repeatedly until "NEXT" is displayed.

2. Hold the button down.

Direct change to the next setting or piece of in‐ formation.

Units of measure

The units of measure, such as for fuel consump‐ tion, route/distance, and temperature, can be changed. The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use.

"Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

Clock

Setting the time

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Time:"

3. Select the desired menu item.

4. Select the desired unit.

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4. Turn the MINI joystick to set the hours and

press the MINI joystick.

5. Turn the MINI joystick to set the minutes

and press the MINI joystick.

The time is stored.

Setting the time format

"Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

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3. "Format:"

4. Select the desired format.

The time format is stored.

The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use.

Setting the time zone

1. "Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Time zone:"

4. Turn the MINI joystick until the desired time

zone is displayed and press the MINI joy‐ stick.

The time zone is stored.

Date

Setting the date

"Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

3. "Date:"

4. Turn the MINI joystick until the desired day

is displayed and press the MINI joystick.

5. Make the necessary settings for the month

and year.

The date is stored.

3. "Format:"

4. Select the desired format.

The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use.

Settings on the Control Display

Language

Setting the language

"Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

3. "Language:"

Setting the date format

"Settings"

2. "Time/Date"

4. Select the desired language.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use.

Setting the voice dialog

Voice dialog for the voice activation system, re‐ fer to page 25.

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Brightness

The brightness is automatically adapted to the ambient lighting conditions. However, the basic setting can be changed when the low beams are switched on.

1. "Settings"

2. "Control display"

3. "Brightness"

4. Turn the MINI joystick until the desired set‐

ting is selected.

5. Press the MINI joystick.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use.

Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐ ness control may not be clearly visible.

Service requirements

The current service requirements can be read out from the remote control by the service spe‐ cialist.

Detailed information on service requirements

More information on the scope of service re‐ quired can be displayed on the Control Display.

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Service required"

Required maintenance procedures and legally mandated inspections are displayed.

Additional information can be displayed on each entry:

Select the entry and press the MINI joystick.

To exit from the menu:

Move the MINI joystick to the left.

The remaining driving distance and the date of the next scheduled service are displayed briefly immediately after you start the engine or switch on the ignition.

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Symbols

Symbols Description

No service is currently required.

The deadline for service or a le‐ gally mandated inspection is approaching.

The service deadline has al‐ ready passed.

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Entering appointment dates

Enter the dates for the required inspections.

Make sure the date on the Control Display is set correctly.

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Service required"

4. "§ Vehicle inspection"

Check Control

The concept

The Check Control monitors vehicle functions and alerts you to any malfunctions in the sys‐ tems being monitored.

A Check Control message consists of indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster and, in some circumstances, an acoustic signal and text messages at the top of the Control Dis‐ play.

Indicator/warning lamps

The indicator and warning lamps can light up in a variety of combinations and colors in display area 1 or 2.

5. Open the menu for entering the deadline.

6. "Date:"

7. Create the settings.

8. Press the MINI joystick to apply the setting.

The year is highlighted.

9. Turn the MINI joystick to create the setting.

10. Press the MINI joystick to apply the setting.

The date entry is stored.

To exit from the menu:

Move the MINI joystick to the left.

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Several of the lamps are checked for proper functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on.

The symbol indicates that Check Control messages have been stored. The Check Control messages can be displayed later.

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Text messages

Text messages at the upper edge of the Control Display in combination with a symbol in the in‐ strument cluster explain a Check Control mes‐ sage and the meaning of the indicator and warning lamps.

Supplementary text messages

Additional information, such as on the cause of a fault or the required action, can be called up via Check Control.

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

Hiding Check Control messages

Other Check Control messages are hidden au‐ tomatically after approx. 20 seconds. However, they are stored and can be displayed again later.

They are marked with the symbol shown here.

Viewing stored Check Control messages

The stored Check Control messages can only be displayed while the driver's door is closed.

1. Press the button on the turn indicator lever

repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.

2. Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

3. Press the button repeatedly until the corre‐

sponding symbol and "CHECK INFO" ap‐ pear on the display.

Press the button on the turn indicator lever.

Some Check Control messages are displayed continuously and are not cleared until the mal‐ function is eliminated. If several malfunctions occur at once, the messages are displayed con‐ secutively.

They are marked with the symbol shown here.

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4. Press and hold the button.

If there is no Check Control message, this is indicated by "CHECK OK".

If a Check Control message has been stored, the corresponding message is dis‐ played.

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The text message is also displayed on the Control Display.

5. Press the button to check for other mes‐

sages.

Displays

Displaying on the Control Display

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Check Control"

4. Select the text message.

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Lamps

CONTROLS

Vehicle equipment

When using the features and systems described here, adhere to local regulations.

At a glance

0 Lamps off / daytime running lights

1 Parking lights and daytime running lights

2 Low-beam headlights and welcome lights

3 Automatic headlight control, Adaptive Light

Control, daytime running lights, and wel‐ come lights

Parking lights/low beams, headlight con‐ trol

General information

When the driver's door is opened with the igni‐ tion switched off, the exterior lighting is auto‐

matically switched off when the light switch is in position 0, 2, or 3.

Switch on the parking lights if necessary, switch position 1.

Parking lights

Switch position 1: the vehicle lights light up on all sides.

Do not use the parking lights for extended peri‐ ods; otherwise, the battery may become dis‐ charged and it would then be impossible to start the engine.

When parking, it is preferable to switch on the one-sided roadside parking lights, refer to page 78.

Low beams

Switch position 2: the low beams are lit when the ignition is switched on.

Automatic headlight control

Switch position 3: the low beams are switched on and off automatically depending on the am‐ bient light, e.g., in tunnels, in twilight, or if there is precipitation. Adaptive Light Control is active.

A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can cause the lights to be switched on.

The low beams remain switched on independ‐ ent of the ambient lighting conditions when you switch on the front fog lights.

Personal responsibility

The automatic headlamp control cannot serve as a substitute for your personal judg‐ ment in determining when the lamps should be switched on in response to ambient lighting conditions.

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For example, the sensors are unable to detect fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you should always switch on the lamps manually under these conditions.◀

The exterior lighting goes out automatically af‐ ter the vehicle is switched off.

High-beams/roadside parking lights

1 Turn signal/roadside parking light

2 Switching on the high-beams

3 Switching off the high-beams/headlight

flasher

To assist in parking, the vehicle can be illumi‐ nated on one side; note the country-specific regulations.

The roadside parking lights drain the battery. Therefore, do not leave them on for unduly long periods of time; otherwise, the battery might not have enough power to start the en‐ gine.

Switching on the roadside parking light

To switch on the roadside parking light on the left or right, press the turn indicator lever up or down after switching off the vehicle, arrow 1.

Daytime running lights

The daytime running lights light up in switch position 0, 1, or 3 when the ignition is switched on.

The exterior lighting goes out automatically af‐ ter the vehicle is switched off.

In switch position 1, the parking lights light up after the ignition is switched off.

Activating/deactivating

In some countries, driving with daytime run‐ ning lights is mandatory; for this reason, day‐ time running lights cannot be deactivated in these cases.

"Settings"

2. "Lighting"

3. "Daytime running lamps"

The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use.

Welcome lights

If the light switch stays in switch position 2 or 3 after the vehicle is switched off, the parking lights and the interior lights light up for a cer‐ tain period when the vehicle is unlocked.

Switching off the roadside parking light

Press the lever up or down to the resistance point.

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Headlight courtesy delay feature

The low beams stay lit for a short while after the ignition is switched off, if the lights are switched off and the headlight flasher is switched on.

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Setting the duration

1. "Settings"

2. "Lighting"

3. "Pathway light.: s"

4. Set the duration.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use.

Adaptive Light Control

The concept

Adaptive Light Control is a variable headlight control system that enables dynamic illumina‐ tion of the road surface.

Depending on the steering angle and other pa‐ rameters, the light from the headlight follows the course of the road.

Activating

With the ignition switch on, turn the light switch to position 3, refer to page 77.

To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adap‐ tive Light Control does not swivel to the driver's side when the vehicle is at a standstill.

When driving in reverse, Adaptive Light Control is not active.

Malfunction

The warning light lights up. A message appears on the Control Display. Adap‐ tive Light Control is malfunctioning or

has failed. Have the system checked as soon as possible.

Fog lights

At a glance

To switch on the front fog lights: press the switch.

To switch off, press the respective switch up‐ ward or downward again.

Fog lights

The parking lights or low beams must be switched on. The green indicator lamp lights up when the front fog lights are switched on.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the front fog lights are switched off when the headlight flasher or the high-beams are activated.

If the automatic headlight control is activated, refer to page 77, the low beams are switched on automatically when the front fog lights are switched on.

Instrument lighting

The parking lights or low beams must be switched on to adjust the brightness. The brightness is increased to a certain limit and is then reduced again.

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▷ Press the button briefly: the brightness

changes in stages.

▷ Press and hold the button: the brightness

changes continuously.

Interior lights

The interior lights, the footwell lights and the cargo area light are controlled automatically.

To avoid draining the battery, all lights inside the vehicle are switched off some time after the ignition is switched off.

Switching interior lights on/off manually

To switch the interior lights on/off: press the switch.

If the interior lights are to remain switched off, press the switch for approx. 3 seconds.

Switching the reading lights on/off

Front: press the switch.

Rear: press the button.

Ambient lighting

The color and brightness of the ambient light‐ ing can be changed.

Press the switch forward: the color changes in steps.

Press the switch back: the brightness changes in steps.

Intermediate settings and intermediate colors are possible.

For continuously changing colors of the ambi‐ ent lighting, press the switch forward for more than 10 seconds.

For Canadian vehicles:

Continuously changing colors of the ambient lighting is not available.

Reading lights

Reading lights are located in the front next to the interior light and in the rear.

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Vehicle equipment

When using the features and systems described here, adhere to local regulations.

Airbags

The graphic shows the MINI Paceman as an ex‐ ample.

1 Front airbags

2 Knee airbag

Front airbags

Front airbags help protect the driver and front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone cannot provide ade‐ quate restraint.

Side airbags

In a lateral impact, the side airbag supports the side of the body in the chest and lap area.

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3 Side airbag

4 Head airbags

Head airbags

In a lateral impact, the head airbag supports the head.

Knee airbag

The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal impact.

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Protective action

Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐ tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end collisions.

Information on how to ensure the opti‐ mal protective effect of the airbags

▷ Keep at a distance from the airbags.

▷ Always grasp the steering wheel on the

steering wheel rim, holding your hands at the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to keep the danger of injury to your hands or arms as low as possible if the airbag is trig‐ gered.

▷ There should be no people, animals, or ob‐

jects between an airbag and a person.

▷ Do not use the cover of the front airbag on

the front passenger side as a storage area.

▷ Keep the dashboard and window on the

front passenger side clear, i.e., do not cover with adhesive labels or coverings, and do not attach holders or cables such as for navigation instruments and mobile phones.

▷ Make sure that the front passenger is sitting

correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and legs in the footwell; otherwise, leg injuries can occur if the front airbag is triggered.

▷ Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or

other objects on the front passenger seat that are not approved specifically for seats with integrated side airbags.

▷ Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as

jackets, over the backrests.

▷ Make sure that occupants keep their heads

away from the side airbag and do not rest against the head airbag; otherwise, injuries can occur if the airbags are triggered.

▷ Do not remove the airbag restraint system.

▷ Do not remove the steering wheel.

▷ Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐

bag cover panels, cover them or modify them in any way.

▷ Never modify either the individual compo‐

nents or the wiring in the airbag system. This also applies to steering wheel covers, the dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars and the sides of the headliner.◀

Even when all instructions are followed closely, injury from contact with the airbags cannot be ruled out in certain situations.

The ignition and inflation noise may lead to short-term and, in most cases, temporary hear‐ ing impairment in sensitive individuals.

In the case of a malfunction, deactivation and after triggering of the airbags

Do not touch the individual components imme‐ diately after the system has been triggered; otherwise, there is the danger of burns.

Only have the airbags checked, repaired or dis‐ mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by your service center or a workshop that has the necessary authorization for handling explo‐ sives.

Non-professional attempts to service the sys‐ tem could lead to failure in an emergency or undesired triggering of the airbag, either of which could result in injury.◀

Warning notices and information about the air‐ bags can also be found on the sun visors.

Automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags

The system determines whether the front pas‐ senger seat is occupied by measuring the elec‐ trical resistance of the human body.

The front, side, and knee airbags on the front passenger side are activated or deactivated ac‐ cordingly by the system.

The indicator lamp above the interior rearview mirror, refer to page 83, shows the current status of the front passenger airbags, deacti‐ vated or activated.

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Leave feet in the footwell

Make sure that the front passenger keeps his or her feet in the footwell; otherwise, the front passenger airbags may not function prop‐ erly.◀

Child restraint fixing system in the front

passenger seat

Before transporting a child on the front passen‐ ger seat, read the safety and operating instruc‐ tions under Transporting children safely, refer to page 52.◀

Malfunction of the automatic deactivation system

When transporting older children and adults, the front passenger airbags may be deactivated in certain sitting positions. In this case, the indi‐ cator lamp for the front passenger airbags lights up.

In this case, change the sitting position so that the front passenger airbags are activated and the indicator lamp goes out.

If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have the person sit in the rear.

To make sure that occupation of the seat cush‐ ion can be detected correctly:

▷ Do not attach seat covers, seat cushion

padding, ball mats, or other items to the front passenger seat unless they are specifi‐ cally recommended by the manufacturer of your MINI.

▷ Do not place electronic devices on the pas‐

senger seat if a child restraint fixing system is mounted on the seat.

▷ Do not place objects under the seat that

could press against the seat from below.

Indicator light for the front passenger airbags

The indicator lamp for the front passenger air‐ bags indicates the operating state of the front passenger airbags.

The light indicates whether the airbags are acti‐ vated or deactivated.

▷ The indicator lamp lights up

when a child who is properly seated in a child restraint fix‐ ing system intended for that purpose is detected on the seat or the seat is empty. The airbags on the front passen‐ ger side are not activated.

▷ The indicator lamp does not light up when,

for example, a correctly seated person of sufficient size is detected on the seat. The airbags on the front passenger side are ac‐ tivated.

Most child seats are detected by the system. Especially the child seats required by NHTSA at the time that the vehicle was manufactured. After installing a child seat, make sure that the indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags lights up. This indicates that the child seat has been detected and the front passenger airbags are not activated.

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Operational readiness of airbag system

In the radio ready state and beyond, re‐ fer to page 57, the warning light lights

up briefly to indicate that the entire air‐ bag system and the belt tensioners are opera‐ tional.

Airbag system malfunction

▷ Warning light does not light up in the radio

ready state.

▷ Warning light remains permanently on.

Have the airbag system checked without delay if there is a malfunction

In the event of a malfunction in the airbag sys‐ tem, have it checked without delay; otherwise, there is the risk that the system will not func‐ tion as intended even if a sufficiently severe ac‐ cident occurs.◀

FTM Flat Tire Monitor

The concept

The system does not measure the actual infla‐ tion pressure in the tires.

The system detects a pressure loss in a tire by comparing the rotational speeds of the individ‐ ual wheels while moving.

In the event of a pressure loss, the diameter and therefore the rotational speed of the corre‐ sponding wheel change. This is detected and reported as a flat tire.

Functional requirements

The system must have been initialized when the tire inflation pressure was correct; other‐ wise, reliable signaling of a flat tire is not en‐ sured.

Initialize the system after each correction of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change.

System limits

Sudden tire damage

Sudden serious tire damage caused by external influences cannot be indicated in ad‐ vance.◀

A natural, even pressure loss in all four tires cannot be detected. Therefore, check the tire inflation pressure regularly.

The system could be delayed or malfunction in the following situations:

▷ When the system has not been initialized.

▷ When driving on a snowy or slippery road

surface.

▷ Sporty driving style: slip in the drive wheels,

high lateral acceleration.

▷ When driving with snow chains.

Status display

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

"Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

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The status is displayed.

Initialization

The initialization process adopts the set infla‐ tion tire pressures as reference values for the detection of a flat tire. Initialization is started by confirming the inflation pressures.

Do not initialize the system when driving with snow chains.

"Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Reset"

Indication of a flat tire

The warning lights come on in yellow and red. A message appears on the Control Display. In addition, a signal sounds.

There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflation pressure.

1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.

Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ vers.

2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with

regular tires or run-flat tires.

Run-flat tires, refer to page 224, are la‐ beled with a circular symbol containing the letters RSC marked on the tire sidewall.

Do not continue driving without run-flat tires

Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving may result in serious accidents.◀

When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta‐ bility Control is switched on if necessary.

Actions in the event of a flat tire

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

5. Start the initialization with "Reset".

6. Drive away.

The initialization is completed while driving, which can be interrupted at any time. The initi‐ alization automatically continues when driving resumes.

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Identify the damaged tire.

Do this by checking the inflation pressure in all four tires.

The tire pressure gauge of the Mobility Sys‐ tem, refer to page 225, can be used for this purpose.

If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have been initialized. In this case, initialize the system.

If an identification is not possible, please contact the service center.

Rectify the flat tire using the Mobility Sys‐

tem, refer to page 225.

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Run-flat tires

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

Continued driving with a flat tire

If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:

1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐

vers.

2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

3. At the next opportunity, check the inflation

pressure in all four tires.

If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have been initialized. In this case, initialize the system.

Possible driving distance with complete loss of tire inflation pressure:

The possible driving distance after a loss of tire inflation pressure depends on the cargo load and the driving style and conditions.

For a vehicle containing an average load, the possible driving distance is ap‐ prox. 50 miles/80 km.

When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire, its handling characteristics change, e.g., re‐ duced lane stability during braking, a longer braking distance, and altered self-steering properties. Adjust your driving style accord‐ ingly. Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers or driv‐ ing over obstacles, e. g., curbs, potholes, etc.

Because the possible driving distance depends on how the vehicle is used during the trip, the actual distance may be smaller or greater de‐ pending on the driving speed, road conditions, external temperature, cargo load, etc.

Continued driving with a flat tire

Drive moderately and do not exceed a

speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re‐ duced lane stability during braking, a longer braking distance and altered self-steering prop‐ erties.◀

Final tire failure

Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire could come loose and cause an accident. Do not continue driving, and contact your service center.◀

Tire Pressure Monitor TPM

The concept

The system monitors the tire pressure in the four mounted tires. The system notifies you if there is a significant loss of pressure in one or more tires. Sensors in the tire valves measure the tire pressure.

Notes

Tire damage caused by external influen‐

ces

Sudden tire damage caused by external influ‐ ences cannot be indicated in advance.◀

To operate the system, also note the additional information and instructions contained under Tire inflation pressure, refer to page 216.

Functional requirements

The system must have been reset while the in‐ flation pressure was correct; otherwise, it may not reliably signal a loss in pressure.

Perform a system reset after adjusting the tire inflation pressure to a new value and after changing a tire or wheel

Always use wheels with TPM electronics to en‐ sure that the system will operate properly.

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Status display

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

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Tire Pressure Monitor - TPM"

The status is displayed.

Status display

The tire and system status is indicated on the Control Display by the color of the tires and a text.

All wheels are green

The system is active and issues warnings based on the tire inflation pressures stored during the last reset.

One wheel is yellow

A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in the indicated tire.

All wheels are yellow

A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in several tires.

Wheels, gray

The system cannot detect a flat tire.

Reasons for this may be:

▷ The system is being reset.

▷ Malfunction.

Performing a reset

Perform a system reset after adjusting the tire inflation pressure to a new value and after changing a tire or wheel.

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Reset"

4. Start the engine - do not drive away.

5. Start the initialization with "Reset".

6. Drive away.

The wheels are shown in gray and the status is displayed.

After a short trip at over 20 mph/30 km/h, the set tire inflation pressures are adopted as tar‐ get values. The reset is completed automati‐ cally as you drive.

After a successful reset, the wheels appear in green on the Control Display and "Status: TPM active" is displayed.

The trip can be interrupted at any time. When driving resumes, the reset is continued auto‐ matically.

Low tire pressure message

The warning lights come on in yellow and red. A Check Control message is displayed. A message is displayed on the onboard monitor. In addition, a sig‐

nal sounds.

▷ There is a flat tire or substantial loss of infla‐

tion pressure on the indicated wheel.

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▷ The system was not reset after a wheel

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

1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.

Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ vers.

2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with

regular tires or run-flat tires.

Run-flat tires, refer to page 224, are la‐ beled on the tire sidewall with a circular symbol containing the letters RSC.

Do not continue driving without run-flat tires

Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving may result in serious accidents.◀

When a low inflation pressure is indicated, DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on if nec‐ essary.

Actions in the event of a flat tire

Normal tires

Identify the damaged tire.

Do this by checking the air pressure in all four tires. The tire pressure gauge of the Mobility System, refer to page 225, can be used for this purpose.

If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not have been reset. Reset the system.

If an identification is not possible, please contact the service center.

2. Rectify the flat tire using the Mobility Sys‐

tem, refer to page 225.

Use of tire sealant, e.g., the Mobility Sys‐ tem, may damage the TPM wheel electron‐ ics. In this case, have the electronics checked at the next opportunity and have them replaced if necessary.

Run-flat tires

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

Do not continue driving without run-flat tires

Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving may result in serious accidents.◀

Continued driving with a flat tire

If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:

1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐

vers.

2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at the

next opportunity.

If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not have been reset. Reset the system.

Possible driving distance with complete loss of tire inflation pressure:

The possible driving distance after a loss of tire inflation pressure depends on the cargo load and the driving style and conditions.

For a vehicle containing an average load, the possible driving distance is ap‐ prox. 50 miles/80 km.

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Continued driving with a flat tire

Drive moderately and do not exceed a

speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

Final tire failure

Message indicating that the inflation pressure needs to be checked

The yellow warning light lights up.

A Check Control message is displayed.

An additional message is displayed on

the onboard monitor.

▷ The system has detected that a wheel was

changed but a reset was not performed.

▷ The tire was not inflated according to speci‐

fications.

▷ The tire pressure has dropped since the last

confirmation.

In this case:

▷ Check the tire inflation pressure and correct

it if necessary.

▷ After changing a wheel, reset the system.

System limits

The system will not function properly if a reset was not performed, e.g., it may identify a tire as flat although the tire is filled to the correct infla‐ tion pressure.

The tire pressure depends on the temperature of the tire. An increase in the tire temperature, e.g., while driving or due to sunlight, increases

the tire inflation pressure. The tire pressure de‐ creases when the tire temperature drops. In case of severe temperature drops, this behavior may lead to a warning on account of the de‐ fined warning limits.

Malfunction

The yellow warning light flashes yellow and then lights up continuously.

A Check Control message is displayed.

An additional message is displayed on

the onboard monitor.

A flat tire or tire inflation pressure loss cannot be detected.

Display in the following situations:

▷ A wheel without TPM electronics is

mounted, e.g., a compact wheel:

Have the system checked by the service center if necessary.

▷ Malfunction:

Have the system checked by the service center.

▷ TPM was unable to complete the reset.

Reset the system again.

The yellow warning light flashes and then lights up continuously.

A Check Control message is displayed.

An additional message is displayed on

the onboard monitor.

A flat tire or tire inflation pressure loss cannot be detected.

Display in the following situation:

▷ Disturbance by other systems or devices

with the same radio frequency:

After leaving the area of the disturbance, the system automatically becomes active again.

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Declaration according to NHTSA/FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

Each tire, including the spare (if provided) should be checked monthly when cold and in‐ flated 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 pres‐ sure telltale when one or more of your tires is 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 pres‐ sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel ef‐ ficiency 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 under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi‐ mately one minute and then remain continu‐ ously illuminated. 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 in‐ tended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a va‐ riety of reasons, including the installation of re‐ placement 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 re‐ placement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.

Speed limit

The concept

Enter a speed for which a Check Control mes‐ sage will be displayed when the speed is reached. This enables you to receive warnings if you exceed a speed limit in an urban area, for example.

You are only warned of reaching this speed a second time if your vehicle speed falls below it again by at least 3 mph/5 km/h.

Displaying, setting or changing the limit

"Settings"

2. "Speed"

3. "Warning at:"

4. Turn the MINI joystick to accept the setting.

5. Press the MINI joystick to apply the setting.

The limit is stored.

Applying your current speed as the limit

"Settings"

2. "Speed"

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3. "Select current speed"

4. Press the MINI joystick.

The system adopts your current speed as the limit.

Activating/deactivating the limit

"Settings"

2. "Speed"

3. "Warning"

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4. Press the MINI joystick.

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Driving stability control systems

Vehicle equipment

When using the features and systems described here, adhere to local regulations.

Antilock Brake System ABS

ABS prevents locking of the wheels during braking.

Steerability is maintained even during full brak‐ ing. This increases active driving safety.

ABS is operational every time you start the en‐ gine.

Electronic brake-force distribution EBV

The system controls the brake pressure in the rear wheels to ensure stable braking behavior.

CBC Cornering Brake Control

When braking in curves or during a lane change, driving stability and steering response are improved further.

possible. This system utilizes all of the benefits provided by ABS.

Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal for the duration of full braking.

Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol DSC

The concept

DSC prevents traction loss in the driving wheels when driving away and accelerating.

DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi‐ tions, such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Subject to physical limits, DSC helps to keep the vehicle on a steady course by reducing engine speed and by applying brakes to the individual wheels.

DSC is operational every time you start the en‐ gine.

Adjust your driving style to the situation

An appropriate driving style is always the

responsibility of the driver.

The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even with DSC.

Do not reduce the additional safety margin with a risky driving style, as otherwise there is a risk of an accident.◀

Brake assistant

When the brakes are applied rapidly, this sys‐ tem automatically produces the maximum braking force boost. In this way, the system helps keep the braking distance as short as

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Deactivating DSC

Press the switch until the DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up in the speedometer and DSC OFF appears in the tachometer. DSC is deactivated. Intervening measures to stabilize the vehicle and give it forward momentum are no longer executed.

When driving with snow chains or to rock the vehicle free of snow, it may be useful to deacti‐ vate DSC temporarily.

To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again as soon as possible.

Activating DSC

Press the switch again; the DSC indicator lamps in the display elements go out.

Indicator/warning lights

The indicator lamp in the tachometer flashes: DSC is controlling the drive forces and brake forces.

The indicator lamp lights up: DSC and DTC has failed.

The indicator lamp in the speedometer lights up and DSC OFF appears in the tachometer.

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DSC and DTC deactivated.

Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol DTC

The concept

The DTC system is a version of the DSC in which forward momentum is optimized.

The system ensures maximum forward mo‐ mentum on special road conditions, e.g., unp‐ lowed snowy roads, but driving stability is lim‐ ited.

It is therefore necessary to drive with appropri‐ ate caution.

You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC under the following special circumstances:

▷ When driving in sand, on snowy inclines, in

slush, or on unplowed, snow-covered road surfaces

▷ When rocking a vehicle free or starting off

in deep snow, sand, or on loose ground

▷ When driving with snow chains.

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Activating DTC

Press the switch; the DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up in the speedometer and TRACTION appears in the tachometer. Dynamic Stability Control DSC is deactivated, Dynamic Traction Control DTC is activated.

Deactivating DTC

Press the switch again; the DSC OFF indicator lamp in the speedometer and TRACTION in the tachometer go out.

In the interest of better forward momentum, brake intervention is performed in the manner of a differential lock when the drive wheels spin unevenly even when DSC/DTC is deactivated.

Indicator/warning lamps

The indicator lamp in the tachometer flashes: DTC is controlling the drive forces and brake forces.

The indicator lamp lights up: DSC and DTC has failed.

The indicator lamp in the speedometer lights up and TRACTION appears in the tachometer.

DTC is activated.

Hill drive-off assistant

This system supports driving away on gradients. The parking brake is not required.

Hold the vehicle in place with the foot

brake.

2. Release the foot brake and drive away

without delay.

Driving off without delay

After releasing the foot brake, start driv‐ ing without delay, since the drive-off assistant will not hold the vehicle in place for more than approx. 2 seconds and the vehicle will begin rolling back.◀

ALL4 all-wheel system

ALL4 is the all-wheel system of your MINI. The combined effects of ALL4 and DSC further opti‐ mize the traction and dynamic driving charac‐ teristics. The ALL4 all-wheel system variably distributes the drive forces to the front and rear axles depending on the driving situation and prevailing road conditions.

Sport button

When this button is pressed, the vehicle re‐ sponds in an even sportier manner.

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▷ The engine responds more spontaneously

to accelerator movements.

▷ The steering responds more directly.

▷ Cooper S, John Cooper Works: the engine

sounds sportier when coasting.

▷ For Steptronic transmissions: more rapid

gear changes in the Sport program.

Activating the system

Press the switch; the LED in the button lights up and SPORT is displayed briefly in the tachome‐ ter.

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Deactivating the system

▷ Press the switch again.

▷ Switch the engine off.

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Driving comfort

Vehicle equipment

When using the features and systems described here, adhere to local regulations.

Cruise control

The concept

The system is functional at speeds beginning at approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.

The vehicle stores and maintains the speed specified using the controls on the steering wheel.

Do not use cruise control

Do not use the system if unfavorable con‐ ditions make it impossible to drive at a constant speed, for instance:

▷ On curvy roads.

▷ In heavy traffic.

▷ On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or

on a loose road surface.

Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident.◀

Controls

At a glance

1 Maintaining, storing, and increasing the

speed

2 Activating/deactivating cruise control

3 Maintaining, storing, and reducing the

speed

4 Resuming cruise control

Switching on

Press button 2.

The indicator lamp lights up in the speedometer. Cruise control is ready to operate and can be activated.

Switching off

Press button 2.

▷ When activated: press twice.

▷ When interrupted: press once.

The displays go out. The stored target speed is cleared.

Interrupting

Press button 2.

The system is interrupted automatically if

▷ The brakes are applied.

▷ The clutch pedal is depressed.

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▷ The transmission position D is disengaged.

▷ DSC intervenes.

Maintaining, storing the current speed

Press button 1 or button 3.

The current speed is maintained and stored. It is displayed briefly in the tachometer.

On downhill gradients, it may prove impossible to maintain the set speed if the engine braking power is insufficient. On uphill gradients, it may prove impossible to maintain the set speed if the engine power output is insufficient.

Increasing speed

▷ Press button 1 repeatedly until the desired

speed is reached.

Each time the button is pressed, the speed increases by approx. 1 mph/1 km/h.

▷ Press and hold button 1 until the desired

speed is reached.

The vehicle accelerates without pressure on the accelerator pedal. After the button is released, the achieved speed is maintained and stored.

Decreasing speed

Press button 3 repeatedly or hold it until the desired speed is reached.

The functions are the same those when the speed is increased, only that the speed is re‐ duced.

Resuming a speed stored beforehand

Press button 4.

The last stored speed is resumed and main‐ tained.

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

Display in the tachometer

The selected speed is displayed briefly.

If the display --- mph or --- km/h appears briefly, conditions may not be adequate to op‐ erate the system.

For better control

The indicator lamp lights up in the speedometer. Cruise control is ready to operate and can be activated.

Malfunction

The warning lamp in the tachometer lights up.

A message appears on the Control Dis‐

play.

The system is malfunctioning or has failed.

Park Distance Control PDC

The concept

PDC provides support when parking in reverse. Signal tones and a visual display indicate that the vehicle is approaching an object behind it. Measurements are made by four ultrasound sensors in the bumpers.

The range of these sensors is approx. 6 ft/2 m.

An acoustic warning is first given:

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▷ By the two corner sensors at ap‐

prox. 24 in/60 cm.

▷ By the rear middle sensors at approx.

5 ft/1.50 m.

Avoid driving quickly with PDC

PDC is a parking aid that can display ob‐ jects when the vehicle approaches them slowly, as is the case during parking maneuvers. Avoid driving toward an object quickly as the system may then be too late in issuing a warning for technical reasons.◀

Automatic operation

The system is activated after approx. one sec‐ ond when reverse gear or selector lever posi‐ tion R is engaged while the engine is running or the ignition is switched on. Await this short pe‐ riod before setting the vehicle into motion.

Signal tones

The closer the vehicle is to the object, the shorter the intervals become. If the distance to a detected object is less than approx. 12 in/30 cm, a continuous tone is sounded.

If the distance remains constant, for example when driving parallel to a wall, the signal tone is stopped after approx. 3 seconds.

dent could result from road users or objects located outside of the PDC detection range.

Loud noises from outside and inside the vehicle may prevent you from hearing the PDC's signal tone.◀

Malfunction

The warning light lights up. A message appears on the Control Display. PDC is malfunctioning or has failed. Have the

system checked.

To ensure full functionality of the sensors, keep the sensors clean and free of ice. When using high-pressure washers, do not spray the sen‐ sors for long periods and maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.

PDC with visual warning

Displaying the approach to an object on the Control Display. The contours of distant objects are displayed on the Control Display before a signal tone is output. The display is shown on the Control Display as soon as reverse gear or selector lever position R is engaged.

System limits

Check the traffic situation as well

PDC cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic situa‐ tion. Check the traffic situation around the ve‐ hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Cockpit

Vehicle equipment

All around the steering wheel

Displays

Indicator/warning lights

All around the center console

All around the shift/ selector lever

Onboard monitor

Vehicle equipment

The concept

Control elements at a glance

Operating concept

Example: setting the clock

Status information

Entering letters and numbers

Voice activation system

Vehicle equipment

The concept

Using voice activation

Requirements

Possible commands

Example: playing back a CD

Setting the voice dialog

Adjusting the volume

Opening and closing

Vehicle equipment

Remote control/key

Personal Profile

Central locking system

Opening and closing: from the outside

Opening and closing: from the inside

Tailgate

Comfort Access

Alarm system

Glass sunroof, electrical

Power windows

Adjusting

Vehicle equipment

Sitting safely

Seats

Safety belts

Head restraints

Mirrors

Steering wheel

Transporting children safely

Vehicle equipment

Driving

Vehicle equipment

Ignition lock

Start/Stop button

Starting the engine

Engine stop

Parking brake

Turn signal, high-beams, headlight flasher

Washer/wiper system

Washer fluid

Manual transmission

Steptronic transmission

Displays

Vehicle equipment

Tachometer

Coolant temperature

Fuel gauge

Computer

Settings and information

Units of measure

Clock

Date

Settings on the Control Display

Service requirements

Check Control

Lamps

Vehicle equipment

At a glance

Adaptive Light Control

Fog lights