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CONTENT & A-Z
OWNER'S MANUAL.
MINI COUNTRYMAN PLUG-IN HYBRID.
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WELCOME TO MINI.
OWNER'S MANUAL.
MINI COUNTRYMAN PLUG IN HYBRID.
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. Also use the
Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. 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
enhance operating reliability and road safety, and to contribute to
maintaining the value of your MINI.
Any updates made after the editorial deadline can be found in the appendix of
the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
Get started now. We wish you driving fun and inspiration with your MINI.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Navigation, Entertainment and Communication can be called up via the
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.
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Information.............................................................................................................................. 8
QUICK REFERENCE
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Set-up and use.......................................................................................................................25
On the road............................................................................................................................ 29
AT A GLANCE
Cockpit.................................................................................................................................... 40
Central Information Display (CID)..................................................................................44
Voice activation system.................................................................................................... 51
General settings................................................................................................................... 55
Owner's Manual media.......................................................................................................67
MINI eDRIVE........................................................................................................................69
Safety of the hybrid system..............................................................................................72
CONTROLS
Opening and closing........................................................................................................... 76
Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel...............................................................................100
Transporting children safely..........................................................................................112
Driving..................................................................................................................................118
Displays................................................................................................................................ 140
Lights.................................................................................................................................... 163
Safety.....................................................................................................................................169
Driving stability control systems.................................................................................189
Driving comfort................................................................................................................. 193
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Climate control...................................................................................................................213
Interior equipment............................................................................................................222
Storage compartments.....................................................................................................230
Cargo area............................................................................................................................233
DRIVING TIPS
Things to remember when driving.............................................................................. 242
Saving fuel...........................................................................................................................247
MOBILITY
Charging the vehicle........................................................................................................ 254
Refueling..............................................................................................................................263
Fuel........................................................................................................................................266
Wheels and tires................................................................................................................268
Engine compartment........................................................................................................285
Engine oil.............................................................................................................................288
Coolant..................................................................................................................................292
Maintenance....................................................................................................................... 294
Replacing components.................................................................................................... 296
Breakdown assistance..................................................................................................... 306
Care........................................................................................................................................313
REFERENCE
Technical data.................................................................................................................... 320
Appendix..............................................................................................................................322
Everything from A to Z....................................................................................................324
© 2019 Bayerische Motoren Werke
Aktiengesellschaft
Munich, Germany
Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich.
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Using this Owner's Manual
Orientation
The fastest way to find information on a
particular topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in the first chapter.
Updates made after the editorial
deadline
Due to updates after the editorial deadline,
differences may exist between the printed
Owner's Manual and the Integrated Owner's
Manual in the vehicle.
Notes on updates can be found in the appendix of the printed Owner's Manual for
the vehicle.
Owner's Manual for Navigation,
Entertainment, Communication
The Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, and Communication can be obtained as a printed book from the service
center.
The topics are also discussed in the
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.
Internet
Vehicle information and general information on MINI, e.g., on technology, are available on the Internet: www.mini.jp.
Vehicle information and general information on MINI, e.g., on technology, are available on the Internet: www.miniusa.com.
Integrated Owner's Manual in the
vehicle
The Integrated Owner's Manual specifically
describes features and functions found in
the vehicle. The Integrated Owner's Manual
can be displayed on the Control Display. Additional information, refer to page 67.
MINI Motorer’s Guide app
The app specifically describes features and
functions found in the vehicle. The app can
be displayed on smartphones and tablets.
MINI Driver’s Guide Web
Driver’s Guide Web shows the most suitable information for the selected vehicle. If
possible, only equipment and functions that
are actually installed in the vehicle will be
explained. Driver’s Guide Web can be displayed in any current browser.
Additional sources of information
Service center
A service center will be glad to answer
questions at any time.
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Symbols and displays
Symbols in the Owner's Manual
Symbol Meaning
Precautions that must be
followed in order to avoid the
possibility of injury to yourself
and to others as well as serious
damage to the vehicle.
Measures that can be taken to
help protect the environment.
"..." Control Display texts used to
select individual functions.
›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with
the voice activation system..
››...‹‹ Responses generated by the
voice activation system.
Action steps
Action steps to be carried out are presented
as a numbered list. The steps must be carried out in the defined order.
1. First action step.
2. Second action step.
Enumerations
Enumerations without mandatory order or
alternative possibilities are presented as a
list with bullet points.
– First possibility.
– Second possibility.
Symbols on vehicle components
This symbol on a vehicle component
indicates that further information on the
component is available in the Owner's
Manual.
Information NOTES
The symbols on parts of the vehicle indicate
that incorrect use of high-voltage equipment or of orange-colored high-voltage
components results in the risk of life-threatening injury from electric shock.
Vehicle features and options
This Owner's Manual describes all models
and all standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the
model series. Therefore, this Owner's
Manual also describes and illustrates features and functions that are not available in
a vehicle, for example because of the selected optional features or the country-specific version.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems.
When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be
observed.
For any options and equipment not described in this Owner's Manual, refer to the
Supplementary Owner's Manuals.
Your dealer’s service center is happy to answer any questions that you may have
about the features and options applicable to
your vehicle.
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Status of the Owner's Manual
Basic information
The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a
policy of constant development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue
to embody the highest quality and safety
standards. In rare cases, therefore, the features described in this Owner's Manual may
differ from those in your vehicle.
Updates made after the editorial
deadline
Due to updates after the editorial deadline,
differences may exist between the printed
Owner's Manual and the Integrated Owner's
Manual in the vehicle.
Notes on updates can be found in the appendix of the printed Owner's Manual for
the vehicle.
For Your Own Safety
Manufacturer
The manufacturer of this MINI is Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktionengesellschaft,
BMW AG.
Intended use
Heed the following when using the vehicle:
– Owner's Manual.
– Information on the vehicle. Do not re-
move stickers.
– Technical vehicle data.
– The traffic, speed, and safety laws where
the vehicle is driven.
– Vehicle documents and statutory docu-
ments.
Warranty
Your vehicle is technically configured for
the operating conditions and registration
requirements applying in the country of
first delivery, also known as homologation.
If your vehicle is to be operated in a different country it might be necessary to adapt
your vehicle to potentially differing operating conditions and registration requirements. If your vehicle does not comply with
the homologation requirements in a certain
country you may not be able to lodge warranty claims for your vehicle there. Further
information on warranty is available from a
service center.
Maintenance and repairs
Advanced technology, for instance the use
of modern materials and high-performance
electronics, requires suitable maintenance
and repair work.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you entrust corresponding procedures to a MINI dealer’s service center. If
you choose to use another service facility,
the manufacturer of your vehicle recommends use of a facility that performs work,
e.g., maintenance and repair, according to
MINI specifications with properly trained
personnel, referred to in the Owner's
Manual as "another qualified service center
or repair shop".
If work is performed improperly, for instance maintenance and repair, there is a
risk of subsequent damage and related
safety risks.
Improperly performed work on the vehicle
paint can lead to a failure or malfunction of
components, e.g., the radar sensors, and
thereby result in a safety risk.
Parts and accessories
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends the use of parts and accessory prod-
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ucts approved by the manufacturer of the
MINI.
Approved parts and accessories, and advice
on their use and installation are available
from a MINI dealer's service center.
MINI parts and accessories were tested by
the manufacturer of the MINI for their
safety and suitability in MINI vehicles.
The manufacturer of your vehicle warrants
genuine MINI parts and accessories.
The manufacturer of your vehicle does not
evaluate whether each individual product
from another manufacturer can be used
with MINI vehicles without presenting a
safety hazard, even if a country-specific official approval was issued. The manufacturer of your vehicle does not evaluate
whether these products are suitable for
MINI vehicles under all usage conditions.
California Proposition 65 Warning
For vehicles sold in California, the law requires vehicle manufacturers to provide the
following warning:
Warning
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of Automobile components and parts, including
components found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and certain products
of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Battery posts, terminals
and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds. Batteries also contain
other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. Wash your hands
after handling. Used engine oil contains
chemicals that have caused cancer in labo-
ratory animals. Always protect your skin
by washing thoroughly with soap and water. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
Warning
Operating, servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle or off-highway motor
vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to
the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as
necessary, service your vehicle in a wellventilated area and wear gloves or wash
your hands frequently when servicing
your vehicle. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
Service and warranty
We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by
the following warranties:
– New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
– Rust Perforation Limited Warranty.
– Federal Emissions System Defect War-
ranty.
– Federal Emissions Performance War-
ranty.
– California Emission Control System Lim-
ited Warranty.
Detailed information about these warranties
is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
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Your vehicle has been specifically adapted
and designed to meet the particular operating conditions and homologation requirements in your country and continental region in order to deliver the full driving
pleasure while the vehicle is operated under
those conditions. If you wish to operate
your vehicle in another country or region,
you may be required to adapt your vehicle
to meet different prevailing operating conditions and homologation requirements.
You should also be aware of any applicable
warranty limitations or exclusions for such
country or region. In such case, please contact Customer Relations for further information.
Maintenance
Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain
the road safety, operational reliability and
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Specifications for required maintenance
measures:
– MINI Maintenance system.
– Service and Warranty Information Book-
let for US models.
– Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models.
If the vehicle is not maintained according to
these specifications, this could result in
damaging the vehicle. Such damage is not
covered by the MINI New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Data memory
General information
Electronic control devices are installed in
the vehicle. Electronic control units process
data they receive from vehicle sensors, selfgenerate or exchange with each other. Some
control units are necessary for the vehicle
to function safely or provide assistance during driving, for instance driver assistance
systems. Furthermore, control units facilitate comfort or infotainment functions.
Information about stored or exchanged data
can be requested from the manufacturer of
the vehicle, in a separate booklet, for example.
Personal reference
Each vehicle is marked with a unique vehicle identification number. Depending on the
country, the vehicle owner can be identified
with the vehicle identification number, license plate and corresponding authorities.
In addition, there are other options to track
data collected in the vehicle to the driver or
vehicle owner, for instance via utilized
services.
Operating data in the vehicle
Control units process data to operate the vehicle.
For example, this includes:
– Status messages for the vehicle and its
individual components, e.g., wheel rotational speed, wheel speed, deceleration,
transverse acceleration, engaged safety
belt indicator.
– Ambient conditions, e.g., temperature,
rain sensor signals.
The processed data is only processed in the
vehicle itself and generally volatile. The
data is not stored beyond the operating period.
Electronic components, e.g. control units
and ignition keys, contain components for
storing technical information. Information
about the vehicle condition, component usage, maintenance requirements events or
faults can be stored temporarily or permanently.
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This information generally records the state
of a component, a module, a system, or the
environment, for instance:
– Operating states of system components,
for instance, fill levels, tire inflation
pressure, battery status.
– Malfunctions and faults in important
system components, for instance lights
and brakes.
– Responses by the vehicle to special sit-
uations such as airbag deployment or
engagement of the driving stability control systems.
– Information on vehicle-damaging
events.
The data is required to perform the control
unit functions. Furthermore, it also serves
to recognize and correct malfunctions, and
helps the vehicle manufacturer to optimize
vehicle functions.
The majority of this data is volatile and is
only processed within the vehicle itself.
Only a small share of data is stored in event
or fault memories based on an event.
When servicing, for instance during repairs,
service processes, warranty cases, and quality assurance measures, this technical information can be read out from the vehicle together with the vehicle identification
number.
A dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop can read
out the information. The socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis required by law in the vehicle is used to read out the data.
The data is collected, processed, and used
by the relevant organizations in the service
network. The data documents technical conditions of the vehicle, helps with the identification of the fault, compliance with warranty obligations and quality improvement.
Furthermore, the manufacturer has product
monitoring duties to meet in line with prod-
uct liability law. To fulfill these duties, the
vehicle manufacturer needs technical data
from the vehicle. The data from the vehicle
can also be used to check customer claims
for warranty and guaranty.
Fault and event memories in the vehicle can
be reset when a dealer’s service center or
another qualified service center or repair
shop performs repair or servicing work.
Data entry and data transfer into
the vehicle
General information
Depending on the vehicle equipment, comfort and individual settings can be stored in
the vehicle and modified or reset at any
time.
For example, this includes:
– Settings for the seat and steering wheel
positions.
– Suspension and climate control settings.
If necessary, data can be transferred to the
entertainment and communication system
of the vehicle, for instance via smartphone.
This includes the following depending on
the respective equipment:
– Multimedia data such as music, films or
photos for playback in an integrated
multimedia system.
– Address book data for use in conjunc-
tion with an integrated hands-free sys-
tem or an integrated navigation system.
– Entered navigation destinations.
– Data on the use of Internet services.
This data can be stored locally in the vehicle
or is found on a device that has been connected to the vehicle, e.g., a smartphone,
USB stick or MP3 player. If this data is
stored in the vehicle, it can be deleted at
any time.
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This data is only transmitted to third parties
upon personal request as part of the use of
online services. The transmission depends
on the selected settings for the use of the
services.
Incorporation of mobile devices
Depending on the vehicle equipment, mobile devices connected to the vehicle, for instance smartphones, can be controlled via
the vehicle control elements.
The sound and picture from the mobile device can be played back and displayed
through the multimedia system. Certain information is transferred to the mobile device at the same time. Depending on the
type of incorporation, this includes, for instance position data and other general vehicle information. This optimizes the way in
which selected apps, for instance navigation
or music playback, work.
There is no further interaction between the
mobile device and the vehicle, such as active access to vehicle data.
How the data will be processed further is
determined by the provider of the particular
app being used. The extent of the possible
settings depends on the respective app and
the operating system of the mobile device.
Services
General information
If the vehicle has a wireless network connection, this enables data to be exchanged
between the vehicle and other systems. The
wireless network connection is realized via
an in-vehicle transmitter and receiver unit
or via personal mobile devices brought into
the vehicle, for instance smartphones. This
wireless network connection enables 'online
functions' to be used. These include online
services and apps supplied by the vehicle
manufacturer or by other providers.
Services from the vehicle
manufacturer
Where online services from the vehicle
manufacturer are concerned, the corresponding functions are described in the appropriate place, for instance the Owner's
Manual or manufacturer's website. The relevant legal information pertaining to data
protection is provided there too. Personal
data may be used to perform online services. Data is exchanged over a secure connection, for instance with the IT systems of
the vehicle manufacturer intended for this
purpose.
Any collection, processing, and use of personal data above and beyond that needed to
provide the services must always be based
on a legal permission, contractual arrangement or consent. It is also possible to activate or deactivate the data connection as a
whole. That is, with the exception of functions and services required by law such as
Assist systems.
Services from other providers
When using online services from other providers, these services are the responsibility
of the relevant provider and subject to their
data privacy conditions and terms of use.
The vehicle manufacturer has no influence
on the content exchanged during this process. Information on the way in which personal data is collected and used in relation
to services from third parties, the scope of
such data, and its purpose, can be obtained
from the relevant service provider.
Event Data Recorder EDR
This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder EDR. The main purpose of an EDR
is to record, in certain crash or near crashlike situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that
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will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s
systems performed. The EDR is designed to
record data related to vehicle dynamics and
safety systems for a short period of time,
typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
– How various systems in your vehicle
were operating.
– Whether or not the driver and passen-
ger safety belts were fastened.
– How far, if at all, the driver was depress-
ing the accelerator and/or brake pedal.
– How fast the vehicle was traveling.
This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur.
EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if
a nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data
is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data, for instance name, gender, age, and crash location, are recorded.
However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the
type of personally identifying data routinely
acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to
the vehicle manufacturer, other parties,
such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if
they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
Vehicle identification number
Engine compartment
The vehicle identification number can be
found in the engine compartment, on the
right-hand side of the vehicle.
Windshield
The vehicle identification number can also
be found behind the windshield.
Reporting safety defects
For US customers
The following only applies to vehicles
owned and operated in the US.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration NHTSA, in addition to notifying MINI of North America, LLC, P.O. Box
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Telephone 1-800-831-1117.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved
in individual problems between you, your
dealer, or MINI of North America, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://
www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain
other information about motor vehicle
safety from http://www.safercar.gov
For Canadian customers
Canadian customers who wish to report a
safety-related defect to Transport Canada,
Defect Investigations and Recalls, may call
the toll-free hotline 1-800-333-0510. You
can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca/
roadsafety.
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Opening and closing
Buttons on the vehicle key
1 Unlocking
2 Locking
3 Unlocking the tailgate
With automatic tailgate operation: open
the tailgate
4 Panic mode
Unlocking the vehicle
Press the button on the vehicle key.
Depending on the settings, either only the
driver's door or all vehicle access points are
unlocked.
If only the driver's door is unlocked, press
the button on the vehicle key again to unlock the other vehicle access points.
Press and hold the button on the vehicle key after unlocking.
The windows and the glass sunroof are
opened, as long as the button on the vehicle
key is pressed.
Locking the vehicle
Press the button on the vehicle key.
All vehicle access points are locked.
Buttons for the central locking
system
Overview
Buttons for the central locking system.
Locking
Pressing the button locks the vehicle if the front doors are closed.
Unlocking
Pressing the button unlocks the vehicle.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press the button on the vehicle key
and hold for at least 3 seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
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Comfort Access
Concept
The vehicle can be accessed without operating the vehicle key.
Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in
your pants pocket, is sufficient.
The vehicle automatically detects the vehicle key when it is in close proximity or in
the car's interior.
Unlocking the vehicle
On the driver's or front passenger's door
handle, press the button.
Opening and closing the tailgate with
no-touch activation
Concept
The tailgate can be opened and closed with
no-touch activation using the vehicle key
you are carrying.
Performing the foot movement
1. Stand in the middle behind the vehicle
at approx. one arm's length away from
the rear of the vehicle.
2. Wave a foot under the vehicle in the di-
rection of travel and immediately pull it
back.
Locking the vehicle
On the driver's or front passenger's door
handle, press the button.
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Without automatic tailgate: unlocking
– Unlock the vehicle and then press the
button on the outside of the tailgate.
– Press and hold the button on the
vehicle key for approx. 1 second.
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Depending on the setting, the doors may
also be unlocked.
With automatic tailgate: Opening
– Unlock the vehicle and press the button
on the tailgate.
– Press and hold the button on the
vehicle key for approx. 1 second.
Depending on the setting, the doors may
also be unlocked.
Without automatic tailgate: Closing
Closing the tailgate manually.
With automatic tailgate: Closing
Displays and control elements
In the vicinity of the steering
wheel
1 Low beams, fog lights
2 High beams, headlight flasher, turn sig-
nal
3 Instrument cluster
4 Wiper system
Indicator/warning lights
Instrument cluster
The indicator/warning lights can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when
the engine is started or the ignition is
switched on.
Press the button on the inside of the tailgate.
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Driver's door
1 Safety switch
2 Power windows
3 Exterior mirrors
All around the selector lever
Controller
General information
The buttons can be used to open the menus
directly. The Controller can be used to select menu items and enter the settings.
Buttons on the Controller
Button Function
Press once: calls up the main
menu.
Press twice: open recently used
menus.
Opens the Communication menu.
Opens the Media/Radio menu.
Opens destination input menu
for navigation.
Opens navigation map.
Opens the previous display.
1 Selector lever
2 Controller with buttons
3 Parking brake
Central Information Display (CID)
Concept
The Central Information Display (CID) combines the functions of a multitude of
switches. These functions can be operated
via the Controller.
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Voice activation
Using the voice activation system
Activating the voice activation system
1. Press the button on the steering
wheel.
2. Wait for the signal.
3. Say the command.
This symbol in the instrument cluster
indicates that the voice activation system is
active.
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If no other commands are available, operate
the function via the Central Information
Display (CID).
Terminating the voice activation system
Press the button on the steering
wheel or ›Cancel‹.
Help on the voice activation system
– To have information on the operating
principle of the voice activation system
read out loud: ›General information on
voice control‹.
– To have help for the current menu read
out loud: ›Help‹.
Information on Emergency Requests
Do not use the voice activation system to
initiate an Emergency Request. In stressful
situations, the voice and vocal pitch can
change. This can unnecessarily delay the establishment of a phone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button close to the interior mirror.
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Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel
Manually adjustable seats
1 Forward/backward
2 Thigh support
3 Height
4 Backrest tilt
Electrically adjustable seats
Adjusting the head restraint
Height
– To raise: push the head restraint up.
– To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint down.
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
1 Memory function
2 Lumbar support
3 Backrest tilt
4 Forward/backward, height, seat tilt
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2 Selecting a mirror, Automatic Curb Mon-
itor
3 Folding in and out
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Adjusting the steering wheel
In four directions
1. Fold the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel to the prefer-
red height and angle to suit your seating
position.
3. Fold the lever back up.
Memory function
Concept
The following settings can be stored and, if
necessary, retrieved using the memory
function:
– Seat position.
– Exterior mirror position.
– Height of the Head-up Display.
Storing
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Set the desired position.
3. Press the button. The LED in the
button lights up.
4. Press the desired button 1 or 2 on the
seat while the LED is illuminated. The
LED goes out.
Calling up settings
The stored position is called up automatically.
Press the desired button 1 or 2.
The procedure stops when a seat adjust-
ment switch or one of the memory buttons
is pressed.
Once underway, adjustment of the seat position on the driver's side is disabled after a
short while.
Infotainment
Radio
Control elements
1 Changing the waveband
2 Changing the entertainment source
3 Sound output on/off, volume
4 Changing the station/track
5 Programmable memory buttons
Navigation destination entry
Entering a destination via address
State/province
1. "Navigation"
2. "Enter address"
3. "State/Province?"
4. Select the country from the list.
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Entering the address
The address can be entered in any order.
Example: entering the address via the town/
city
1. "City/Postal code?"
2. Enter the town/city.
The list is narrowed down further with
each entry.
3. Select the symbol.
4. Select a town/city from the list.
5. If necessary, enter the street.
6. Select the street as you would the town/
city.
7. If necessary, enter a house number.
8. Select the symbol.
9. Select a house number or range of house
numbers from the list.
Starting destination guidance
"Start guidance"
If only the town/city was entered: destina-
tion guidance is started to the town/city
center.
6. To perform additional steps on the mo-
bile phone, refer to the mobile phone
owner's manual: e.g., search for or connect the Bluetooth device or a new device.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears on the mobile phone display. Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle.
7. Depending on the mobile device, a con-
trol number is displayed or the control
number must be entered.
– Compare the control number dis-
played on the Control Display with
the control number on the display of
the device.
Confirm the control number on the
device and on the Control Display.
– Enter and confirm the same control
number on the device and via the
Central Information Display (CID).
The device is connected and displayed
in the device list.
The mobile phone is connected and will appear at the top of the list of mobile phones.
Using the phone
Pairing the mobile phone
After the mobile phone is paired once with
the vehicle, the mobile phone can be operated using the Central Information Display
(CID), the steering wheel buttons and spoken instructions.
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Connect new device"
The vehicle's Bluetooth name is displayed on the Control Display.
5. Select the functions for which the mo-
bile phone is to be used.
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Accepting a call
Incoming call can be accepted via the Central Information Display (CID) or the button
on the steering wheel.
Via the Central Information Display (CID)
"Accept"
Via the button on the steering wheel
Press the button.
Via the instrument cluster
Use the OK button on the steering wheel to
select: "Accept"
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Dialing a number
1. "Communication"
2. "Dial number"
3. Select the numbers individually.
4. Select the symbol.
Establish the connection via the additional
phone:
1. Press the button.
2. "Call via"
Apple CarPlay preparation
Concept
CarPlay allows certain functions of a compatible Apple iPhone to be used via Siri
voice operation and the Central Information
Display (CID).
Functional requirements
– Compatible iPhone.
iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or later.
– Corresponding mobile contract.
– Bluetooth, WiFi, and Siri voice opera-
tion are switched on on the iPhone.
Pairing the iPhone with CarPlay
Pair iPhone via Bluetooth with the vehicle.
Select CarPlay as the function:
"Apple CarPlay"
The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and
displayed in the device list.
Switching on Bluetooth and CarPlay
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
5. Select the following settings:
– "Bluetooth®"
– "Apple CarPlay"
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On the road
On the road QUICK REFERENCE
Driving
Activate/deactivate drive-ready
state
Ignition on/off
– On: press the Start/Stop
button.
Most of the indicator/
warning lights light up for
a varied length of time.
– Off: press the Start/Stop button again.
All indicator lights go out.
– Radio-ready state: when the ignition is
switched off, press the ON/OFF button
on the radio or when the engine is running, press the Start/Stop button.
Some electronic systems/power consumers remain ready for operation.
Activate/deactivate drive-ready state
Activating
1. Close the driver's door.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
The drive-ready state is active: electric driv-
ing is possible, or the engine can be started.
Deactivating
1. Engage selector lever position P with
the vehicle stopped.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
3. Set the parking brake, if needed.
Auto Start/Stop function
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save
fuel. The system switches off the combustion engine when conditions for electric
driving have been met. The ignition remains switched on.
READY appears on the tachometer. If necessary, the combustion engine starts automatically.
Parking brake
Setting
Pull the switch.
The LED and indicator light light up.
Releasing
Steptronic transmission: press the
switch while the brake is pressed or
selector lever position P is set.
The LED and indicator light go out.
The parking brake is released.
Steptronic transmission
Selector lever positions
Parking position P.
R is reverse.
Neutral N.
Drive mode D.
Engage selector lever position P or R only
when the vehicle is stationary.
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after
you select a drive mode or reverse, maintain
pressure on the brake pedal until you are
ready to start.
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Selector lever lock
A lock prevents an inadvertent change from
selector lever position P to another selector
lever position and, depending on the transmission version, inadvertent switching to
selector lever position P or R.
To release the lock: with the brake pedal depressed, press the button on the front of the
selector lever, see arrow.
Steptronic transmission, Sport and
manual mode
High beams, headlight flasher, turn
signal, roadside parking light
High beams, headlight flasher
Push the lever forward or pull it backward.
– High beams on, arrow 1.
The high beams light up when the low
beams are switched on.
– High beams off/headlight flasher, ar-
row 2.
Turn signal
Sport program:
Press the selector lever to the left from se-
lector lever position D.
Manual mode:
– To shift down: press the selector lever
forward.
– To shift up: pull the selector lever rear-
wards.
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– On: press the lever past the resistance
point.
– Off: lightly tap the lever to the resist-
ance point.
– Off: press the lever past the resistance
point in the opposite direction.
– Triple turn signal activation: lightly tap
the lever up or down.
– Brief signaling: press the lever to the re-
sistance point and hold it there for as
long as you want the turn signal to flash.
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Canada: roadside parking light
To illuminate the vehicle on one side.
– On: with the ignition switched off, press
the lever either up or down past the resistance point for approx. 2 seconds.
– Off: briefly press the lever to the resist-
ance point in the opposite direction.
Lights and lighting
Light functions
Symbol Function
Front fog lights.
Wiper system
Switching the wipers on/off and brief
wipe
Switching on
Press the lever up until the desired position
is reached.
– Resting position of the wipers: posi-
tion 0.
– Rain sensor: position 1.
– Normal wiper speed: position 2.
– Fast wiper speed: position 3.
Brief wipe and switching off
Automatic headlight control.
Lights off.
Daytime running lights.
Parking lights.
Low beams.
Instrument lighting.
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Press the lever down.
– Switching off: press the lever down until
it reaches its standard position.
– Brief wipe: press the lever down from
the standard position.
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Rain sensor
Activating/deactivating
To activate: press the lever up once from its
standard position, arrow 1.
To deactivate: press the lever back into the
standard position.
Set interval or sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Canada: wiper system
Switching the wipers on/off and brief
wipe
Switching on
Tap up the lever or press it past the resistance point.
– Normal wiper speed: tap up once.
– Fast wiper speed: tap up twice or tap
once beyond the resistance point.
Brief wipe and switching off
Turn the thumbwheel on the wiper lever.
Cleaning the windshield
Pull the lever.
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Press the lever down.
– To switch off fast wipe: press down
twice.
– To switch off normal wipe: press down
once.
– Brief wipe: press down once.
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Rain sensor
Activating/deactivating
Press the button on the wiper lever.
Set interval or sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Climate control
Air conditioner
Button Function
Temperature.
Air conditioning.
Recirculated-air mode.
Controls the air flow,
manual.
Controls the air distribution
manually.
Turn the thumbwheel on the wiper lever.
Cleaning the windshield
Pull the lever.
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Windshield defroster.
Automatic climate control
Button Function
Temperature.
Air conditioning.
Maximum cooling.
AUTO program.
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Button Function
Recirculated-air mode.
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC/recirculatedair mode.
Controls the air flow,
manual.
Air distribution, manual.
Defrosts and defogs the
windows.
Windshield defroster.
Rear window defroster.
Refueling
Charging the vehicle
Charging socket flap
Keep the charging socket flap closed when
the charging socket is not used.
Connecting the charging cable
To connect, engage selector lever position P, deactivate drive-ready state, and unlock the vehicle. Set the parking brake, if
needed.
1. To open the charging socket flap, press
on the rear edge, arrow. The charging
socket flap opens.
2. Remove the cover of the charging cable
plug, if needed.
3. Connect Level 1 charging cable to the
household socket or Level 2 charging
cable to the port on the charging station.
4. Insert the appropriate charging cable
plug, and push it in until it engages.
The charging socket flap is located on the
left side of the vehicle.
Always keep charging socket clean and unobstructed.
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Removing
When the vehicle is locked, the charging
cable is locked. Unlock the vehicle before
removing the cable.
If necessary, clean the area between the
charging socket flap and charging socket,
for instance from snow, before removing it.
1. Unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key
if it is locked.
Charging cable is unlocked.
2. Press the release button on the handle,
arrow 1, and grasp the charging cable at
the gripping areas.
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Charging process is interrupted.
3. Remove the charging cable from the
charging socket, arrow 2.
4. Put the charging socket lid back on.
5. Press on the charging socket flap until it
engages.
6. Attach cover of the charging cable plug,
if needed.
7. Disconnect Level 1 charging cable from
the household socket or Level 2 charging cable from the port on the charging
station as applicable.
8. Stow the charging cable.
At a charging station, insert the permanently installed charging cable in the
place provided for it.
The tank venting status is displayed in
the instrument cluster. In rare cases,
tank venting can last several minutes.
When tank venting has finished, a message is displayed in the instrument cluster. The fuel filler flap is released for
opening.
3. Open the fuel filler flap.
If it is not possible to open the fuel filler
flap after tank venting, press the button
again.
If it is still not possible to open the fuel
filler flap even after pressing the button
again, unlock the fuel filler flap manually.
Fuel cap
1. To open the fuel filler flap, press on the
rear edge, arrow. The fuel filler flap
opens.
Refueling
Venting the tank
Excess pressure may build up in the fuel
tank as a result of gasoline vapors; this
pressure is dissipated before the fuel cap is
opened.
The switch is located in the storage compartment of the driver's door.
1. Switch off drive-ready state.
2. Pull the switch to start the pres-
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2. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.
3. Place the fuel cap in the bracket at-
tached to the fuel filler flap.
Gasoline
For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline
should be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur
content.
Refuel only with unleaded gasoline without
metallic additives.
Information on the recommended fuel grade
can be found in the Owner's Manual.
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Wheels and tires
Tire inflation pressure specifications
The tire inflation pressure values can be
found on the sign on the door pillar.
Checking the tire inflation pressure
Regularly check the tire inflation pressure
and correct it as needed:
– At least twice a month.
– Before embarking on an extended trip.
After correcting the tire inflation
pressure
Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor.
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor.
Electronic oil measurement
Requirements
A current measured value is available after
approx. 30 minutes of driving. During a
shorter trip, the status of the last, sufficiently long trip is displayed.
Adding engine oil
General information
Safely park the vehicle and switch off the
ignition and drive-ready state before adding
engine oil.
Adding
Only add engine oil when the message is
displayed in the instrument cluster.
Observe the quantity to be added in the
message.
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
Observe recommended engine oil types.
Providing assistance
Hazard warning flashers
Displaying the engine oil level
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Engine oil level"
The engine oil level is displayed.
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Breakdown assistance
MINI Roadside Assistance
This service can be reached around the
clock in many countries.
1. "MINI Connected"
2. "MINI Assist"
3. "MINI Roadside Assistance"
The contact to the MINI Roadside Assistance is established.
A telephone number is displayed, if
needed. Select to dial the telephone
number on a connected mobile phone.
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AT A GLANCE
Cockpit ........................................................................................................ 40
Central Information Display (CID) ...................................................... 44
Voice activation system ......................................................................... 51
General settings ....................................................................................... 55
Owner's Manual media ........................................................................... 67
MINI eDRIVE ............................................................................................ 69
Safety of the hybrid system .................................................................. 72
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AT A GLANCE Cockpit
Cockpit
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with
the series. It also describes features that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, for
instance, due to the selected options or
country versions. This also applies to safetyrelated functions and systems. When using
these functions and systems, the applicable
laws and regulations must be observed.
In the vicinity of the steering wheel
1 Power windows 95
2 Exterior mirror operation 109
3 Buttons of the central locking sys-
tem 81
4 Lights
Front fog lights 166
Light switch 163
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Daytime running lights 165
Parking lights 163
Low beams 163
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Automatic headlight control 164
Cornering light 165
High-beam Assistant 165
Instrument lighting 167
5 Steering wheel buttons, left
Camera-based cruise control
on/off 193
Cruise control on/off 200
Cruise control: to store the
speed
Pausing, continuing cruise
control
Cruise control: increase speed
Cruise control: reduce speed
Camera-based cruise control:
reduce distance
Camera-based cruise control:
increase distance
6 Steering column stalk, left
Turn signal 127
Canada: roadside parking
light 164
Onboard Computer 153
7 Instrument cluster 140
8 Steering column stalk, right
Wipers 128
Wiper on Canadian mod-
els 131
Rain sensor 129
Rain sensor on Canadian mod-
els 132
Cleaning windows 129
Rear window wiper in Canadian models 130
Rear window wiper 130
Clean the rear window 130
9 Steering wheel buttons, right
Voice activation 51
Telephone
Confirm the selection 153
High beams, headlight flasher 127
High-beam Assistant 165
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Move selection up 153
Move selection down 153
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Increase volume
Reduce volume
10 Horn, entire surface
11 Adjusting the steering wheel 111
12 Unlocking the hood 286
13 Operate the tailgate 86
14 Tank vent 263
In the vicinity of the center console
1 Hazard warning system 306
Intelligent Safety 180
2 Control Display 44
3 Radio/Multimedia
4 Glove compartment 230
5 Climate control 213
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6 PDC Park Distance Con-
trol 202
Rearview camera 205
Parking assistant 208
eDRIVE 122
Starting/stopping the engine,
switching drive-ready state
modes and the ignition on/
off 118
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DSC Dynamic Stability Control
189
MINI Driving Modes
switch 191
In the vicinity of the roofliner
7 Steptronic transmission selector
lever 136
8 Controller with buttons 46
9 Parking brake 125
1 Emergency Request,
SOS 307
2 Indicator light, front-seat pas-
senger airbag 172
3 Reading lights 167
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5 Panoramic glass sunroof 97
6 Interior lights 167
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Central Information Display (CID)
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with
the series. It also describes features that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, for
instance, due to the selected options or
country versions. This also applies to safetyrelated functions and systems. When using
these functions and systems, the applicable
laws and regulations must be observed.
Concept
The Central Information Display (CID) combines the functions of a multitude of
switches. These functions can be operated
via the Controller.
Safety information
Warning
Operating the integrated information systems and communication devices while
driving can distract from traffic. It is possible to lose control of the vehicle. There is
a risk of accident. Only use the systems or
devices when the traffic situation allows.
As warranted, stop and use the systems
and devices while the vehicle is stationary.
Input and display
Letters and numbers
Depending on the menu, you can switch between entering upper and lower case letters, numbers and characters:
Symbol Function
or
Insert blank space.
Use voice activation.
Confirm entry.
Without navigation system
Select the symbol.
Entry comparison
When entering names and addresses, the
choice is narrowed down with every letter
entered and letters may be added automatically.
Entries are continuously compared with
data stored in the vehicle.
– Only those letters are offered during en-
try for which data is available.
– Destination search: place names can be
entered in all languages that are available on the Control Display.
Activating/deactivating the
functions
Several menu items are preceded by a
checkbox. The checkbox indicates whether
the function is activated or deactivated. Selecting the menu item activates or deactivates the function.
Change between capital and
lower-case letters.
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Function is activated.
Function is deactivated.
Status information
General information
The status field can be found in the upper
area of the Control Display. Status information is displayed in the form of symbols.
Radio
Symbol Meaning
HD Radio station is being re-
ceived.
Satellite radio is switched on.
Telephone
Symbol Meaning
Incoming or outgoing call.
Missed call.
Signal strength of cellular net-
work.
Symbol flashes: network search.
Cellular network is not available.
Roaming is active.
SMS text message received.
Message received.
Reminder.
Sending not possible.
Entertainment
Symbol Meaning
Bluetooth audio.
USB audio interface.
Mobile phone audio interface.
Other symbols
Symbol Meaning
Check Control message.
The sound output has been
switched off.
Encrypted connection not ac-
tive.
Request for the current vehicle
position.
Checking the current vehicle po-
sition.
Split screen
General information
Additional information can be displayed on
the right side of the split screen, for instance information from the Onboard Computer.
In the divided screen view, the so-called
split screen, this information remains visible even when switching to another menu.
Switching the split screen on/off
1. Press the button.
2. "Split screen"
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Selecting the display
The display can be selected in menus which
support the split screen function.
1. Move the Controller to the right until
the split screen is selected.
2. Press the Controller.
3. Select the desired setting.
Specifying the number of displays
It is possible to specify the number of displays.
1. Move the Controller to the right until
the split screen is selected.
2. Press the Controller.
3. "Personalize menu"
4. Select the desired setting.
5. Move the Controller to the left.
Control elements
Overview
In the case of very high temperatures on
the Control Display, for instance due to intense solar radiation, the brightness may be
reduced down to complete deactivation.
Once the temperature is reduced, for instance through shade or air conditioning,
the normal functions are restored.
Safety information
NOTICE
Objects in the area in the front of the Control Display can shift and damage the Control Display. There is a risk of damage to
property. Do not place objects in the area
in front of the Control Display.
Switching on/off automatically
The Control Display is switched on automatically after unlocking.
In certain situations, the Control Display is
switched off automatically, for instance if
no operation is performed on the vehicle for
several minutes.
1 Control Display with touchscreen
2 Controller with buttons
Control Display
General information
To clean the Control Display, follow the care
instructions, refer to page 317.
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Switching on/off manually
The Control Display can also be switched off
manually.
1. Press the button.
2. "Turn off control display"
Press the Controller or any button on the
Controller to switch it back on again.
Controller with navigation system
General information
The buttons can be used to open the menus
directly. The Controller can be used to select menu items and enter the settings.
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Operation
– Turn to switch between menu items, for
example.
– Press to select a menu item, for example.
– Tilt in four directions to switch between
displays, for example.
Button Function
Opens the Communication menu.
Opens the Media/Radio menu.
Opens destination input menu
for navigation.
Opens navigation map.
Opens the previous display.
Opens the Options menu.
Operating via the Controller
Opening the main menu
Press the button.
Buttons on the Controller
Button Function
Press once: calls up the main
menu.
Press twice: open recently used
menus.
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The main menu is displayed.
All Central Information Display (CID) func-
tions can be called up via the main menu.
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Selecting menu items
Highlighted menu items can be selected.
1. Turn the Controller until the desired
menu item is highlighted.
2. Press the Controller.
Changing between displays
After a menu item is selected, for instance
"System settings", a new display appears.
– Move the Controller to the left.
The current display closes and the previous display is shown.
– Press the button.
The previous display re-opens.
– Move the Controller to the right.
The new display opens.
An arrow indicates that additional displays
can be opened.
Opening recently used menus
The recently used menus can be displayed.
Press the button twice.
Opening the Options menu
Press the button.
– Screen settings, for instance "Split
screen".
– Control options for the selected main
menu, for instance for "Media/Radio".
– If applicable, further operating options
for the selected menu, for instance "Save
station".
Changing settings
Settings, such as brightness, can be entered.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Displays"
4. "Control display"
5. "Brightness at night"
6. Turn the Controller until the desired set-
ting is displayed.
7. Press the Controller.
Entering letters and numbers
Input
1. Turn the Controller: select letters or
numbers.
2. : confirm entry.
Deleting
Symbol Function
Press the Controller: delete
letters or number.
or
Hold the Controller down: delete all letters or numbers.
The "Options" menu is displayed.
The menu consists of various areas:
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Using alphabetical lists
For alphabetical lists with more than 30 entries, the letters for which there is an entry
are displayed at the left edge.
1. Turn the Controller to the left or right
quickly.
All letters for which there are entries
are displayed on the left edge.
2. Select the first letter of the desired en-
try.
The first entry of the selected letter is
displayed.
Operation via touchscreen
General information
The Control Display is equipped with a
touchscreen.
Touch the screen with your fingers. Do not
use any objects.
Changing between displays
After a menu item is selected, a new display
opens.
An arrow indicates that additional displays
can be opened.
– Swipe to the left.
– Tap arrow.
The new display opens.
Opening recently used menus
1. Tap on the symbol.
2. Tap on the symbol.
Opening the main menu
Tap on the symbol.
The main menu is displayed.
All Central Information Display (CID) func-
tions can be called up via the main menu.
Selecting menu items
Tap the desired menu item.
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Changing settings
Settings such as brightness can be changed
via the touchscreen.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Displays"
4. "Control display"
5. "Brightness at night"
6. To perform the desired setting:
– Slide in the selected field to the right
or left, until the desired setting is
displayed.
– , Tap on the symbol.
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Entering letters and numbers
Input
1. Tap the symbol on the touchscreen.
A keyboard appears in the Control Display.
2. Enter letters and numbers.
Deleting
Symbol Function
Tapping the symbol: deletes the
letter or number.
Tapping and holding the symbol
all letters: deletes all letters or
numbers.
Operating navigation map
The navigation map can be moved using the
touchscreen.
Function Operation
Enlarge/shrink
map.
Drag in or out with the
fingers.
Storing a function
1. Select the function via the Central Infor-
mation Display (CID).
2. Press and hold the desired but-
ton, until a signal sounds.
Executing a function
Press the button.
The function will work immediately.
This means, for instance that the number is
dialed when a phone number is selected.
Displaying the key assignment
Touch buttons with finger. Do not wear
gloves or use objects.
The button assignment is displayed at the
top edge of screen.
Deleting the button assignments
1. Press buttons 1 and 6 simultaneously
for approx. 5 seconds.
2. "OK"
Programmable memory buttons
General information
The Central Information Display (CID) functions can be stored on the programmable
memory buttons and called up directly, for
instance radio stations, navigation destinations, phone numbers and menu entries.
Settings are stored for the driver profile
currently used.
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Voice activation system
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with
the series. It also describes features that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, for
instance, due to the selected options or
country versions. This also applies to safetyrelated functions and systems. When using
these functions and systems, the applicable
laws and regulations must be observed.
Concept
Most functions displayed on the Control
Display can be operated by voice commands
via the voice activation system. The system
supports you with announcements during
input.
General information
– Functions that can only be used when
the vehicle is stationary can only be operated via the voice activation system to
a limited extent.
– The system uses a special microphone
on the driver's side.
– ›...‹ in the Owner's Manual denotes ver-
bal instructions to use with the voice activation system.
Functional requirements
– A language must be set via the Control
Display that is supported by the voice
activation system. To set the language,
refer to page 55.
– Always say commands in the language
of the voice activation system.
Using the voice activation system
Activating the voice activation
system
1. Press the button on the steering
wheel.
2. Wait for the signal.
3. Say the command.
This symbol in the instrument cluster
indicates that the voice activation system is
active.
No other commands may be available. In
this case, operate the function via the Central Information Display (CID).
Terminating the voice activation
system
Press the button on the steering
wheel or ›Cancel‹.
Possible commands
General information
Most menu items on the Control Display can
be spoken as commands.
Commands from other menus can also be
spoken.
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You can also select list entries such as
phone list entries via voice activation. Read
these list entries out loud exactly as they
are shown in the respective list.
Displaying possible commands
The following is displayed in the top area of
the Control Display:
– Some possible commands for the current
menu.
– Some possible commands from other
menus.
– Status of the voice recognition.
– Encrypted connection is not availa-
ble.
Help on the voice activation system
– To have information on the operating
principle of the voice activation system
read out loud: ›General information on
voice control‹.
– To have help for the current menu read
out loud: ›Help‹.
Example: opening the tone settings
Adjusting
Setting the language
The language to be used for voice activation
and system announcements can be set.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. If necessary, "Language"
4. "Language:"
5. Select the desired language.
Setting the voice dialog
You can set the system to use standard dialog or a short version.
The short version of the voice dialog plays
back short messages in abbreviated form.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Language"
4. "Speech mode:"
5. Select the desired setting.
The commands of the menu items are spoken just as they are selected via the Controller.
1. Switch on the Entertainment sound out-
put, if needed.
2. Press the button on the steering
wheel.
3. ›Media and radio‹
4. ›Tone‹
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Speaking during voice output
It is possible to answer during inquiries of
the voice activation system. The function
can be deactivated if inquiries are often undesirably interrupted, for instance due to
background noise or talking.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Language"
4. "Speaking during voice output"
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Activating voice recognition via
the server
The voice recognition feature via the server
provides a dictation function and a natural
method of entering destinations while im-
proving the quality of voice recognition. To
use the functions, data is transmitted to a
service provider via an encrypted connec-
tion and stored locally there.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Language"
4. "Server speech recognition"
Adjusting the volume
Turn the volume button during the spoken
instructions 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 profile cur-
rently used.
Information on Emergency
Requests
Do not use the voice activation system to
initiate an Emergency Request. In stressful
situations, the voice and vocal pitch can
change. This can unnecessarily delay the es-
tablishment of a phone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to
page 307, close to the interior mirror.
System limits
– Certain noises can be detected and may
lead to problems. Keep the doors, windows, and glass sunroof closed.
– Noises from the front passenger or the
rear seat bench can impair the system.
Avoid making other noise in the vehicle
while speaking.
– Major language dialects can cause prob-
lems with the voice recognition feature.
Speak loud and clear.
Using the voice activation system of the smartphone
A smartphone connected to the vehicle can
be used via voice activation.
Activate voice command response on the
smartphone for this purpose.
1. Press and hold the button on the
steering wheel for approx. 3 seconds.
Voice command response is activated on
the smartphone.
2. Release the button.
If activation is successful, a confirmation appears on the Control Display.
If it was not possible to activate voice command response, the list of Bluetooth devices
appears on the Control Display.
Amazon Alexa Car Integration
Concept
Alexa is a digital assistant by Amazon. With
Amazon Alexa Car Integration, Alexa can be
used in the vehicle.
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General information
Some of the Alexa functions are limited in
the vehicle to prevent any impairment of
safety while driving.
Functional requirement
– Amazon Alexa Car Integration pur-
chased via MINI Connected Store.
– The ConnectedDrive account in the ve-
hicle is the same as in the MINI Connected app.
– The vehicle is connected in the MINI
Connected app.
– Amazon account and MINI account are
connected in the MINI Connected app.
– Bluetooth connection or USB connection
between vehicle and mobile device is
active.
Activation in the MINI Connected
app
The Amazon Alexa Car Integration is activated in the MINI Connected app.
Follow the instructions in the app.
Information about the active function is
displayed on the Control Display.
Malfunction
In case of a malfunction, switch off the vehicle and start the engine again.
Activation in the vehicle
An authorization for the use of Amazon
Alexa Car Integration is required every time
before starting a trip.
1. Authorizing Amazon Alexa Car Integra-
tion:
– Pair mobile device with the vehicle
via Bluetooth.
– Select driver profile, refer to
page 89.
2. Press the button on the steering
wheel.
3. Wait for the signal.
4. Say activation word ›Alexa‹ and desired
command.
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Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with
the series. It also describes features that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, for
instance, due to the selected options or
country versions. This also applies to safetyrelated functions and systems. When using
these functions and systems, the applicable
laws and regulations must be observed.
Language
Setting the language
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. If necessary, "Language"
4. "Language:"
5. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile
currently used.
Setting the voice dialog
For voice dialog for the voice activation system, refer to page 52.
Time
3. "Date and time"
4. "Time zone:"
5. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile
currently used.
Setting the time
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Date and time"
4. "Time:"
5. Turn the Controller until the desired
hours are displayed.
6. Press the Controller.
7. Turn the Controller until the desired mi-
nutes are displayed.
8. Press the Controller.
Setting the time format
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Date and time"
4. "Time format:"
5. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile
currently used.
Setting the time zone
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
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Date
Setting the date
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Date and time"
4. "Date:"
5. Turn the Controller until the desired day
is displayed.
6. Press the Controller.
7. Make the settings for the month and
year.
Setting the date format
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Date and time"
4. "Date format:"
5. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile
currently used.
Setting the units of measurement
You can set the units of measurement for
some values, for example, consumption, distances and temperature.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Units"
4. Select the desired menu item.
5. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile
currently used.
Activating/deactivating the display of the current vehicle position
Concept
If vehicle tracking has been activated, the
current vehicle position can be displayed in
the MINI Connected app.
Activating/deactivating
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Vehicle tracking"
4. "Vehicle tracking"
5. Select the desired setting.
Activating/deactivating popup windows
For some functions, popup windows are displayed automatically on the Control Display.
Some of these popup windows can be activated or deactivated.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Pop-ups"
4. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile
currently used.
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Control Display
Brightness
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Displays"
4. "Control display"
5. "Brightness at night"
6. Turn the Controller until the desired
brightness is set.
7. Press the Controller.
The setting is stored for the driver profile
currently used.
Depending on the light conditions, the
brightness settings may not be clearly visible.
Screensaver
If no entries are made via the Central Information Display (CID), a screensaver can be
displayed after an adjustable time.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Displays"
4. "Control display"
5. "Screensaver"
6. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile
currently used.
Messages
Concept
The menu centrally displays all messages arriving in the vehicle in list form.
General information
The following messages can be displayed:
– Traffic messages.
– Communication messages, for example
e-mails, SMS text messages or remind-
ers.
– Check Control messages.
– Service requirements messages.
– Messages from the vehicle manufac-
turer.
Messages are additionally displayed in the
status field.
Retrieving messages
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "Notifications"
2. Select the desired message.
The respective menu is opened, where the
message is displayed.
Deleting messages
All messages, except Check Control messages or messages from the vehicle manufacturer, can be deleted from the list.
Check Control messages or messages from
the vehicle manufacturer are displayed as
long as they are relevant.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "Notifications"
2. Select the desired message.
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3. Press the button.
4. "Delete this notification" or "Delete all
notifications"
Adjusting
The following settings can be adjusted:
– Select the applications, from which mes-
sages will be permitted.
– Sort the messages according to date or
priority.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Notifications"
4. Select the desired setting.
Data protection
Data transfer
Concept
The vehicle offers various functions which
require data to be transferred to MINI or a
service provider. The data transfer can be
deactivated for some functions.
General information
With data transfer deactivated, the respective function cannot be used.
Only make these settings while stationary.
3. "Data privacy"
4. Select the desired setting.
Deleting personal data in the
vehicle
Concept
Depending on the usage, the vehicle stores
personal data, such as stored radio stations.
This personal data can be permanently deleted via the Central Information Display
(CID).
General information
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
following data is deleted:
– Driver profile settings.
– Stored radio stations.
– Stored programmable memory buttons.
– Travel and Onboard Computer informa-
tion.
– Music hard disk.
– Navigation, for instance stored destina-
tions.
– Phone book.
– Office data, for instance voice notes.
– Login accounts.
Altogether, the deletion of the data can take
up to 15 minutes.
Functional requirement
Data can only be deleted while stationary.
Activating/deactivating
Follow the instructions on the Control Display.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
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Deleting data
Note and follow the instructions on the Control Display.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. "My MINI"
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3. "System settings"
4. "Data privacy"
5. "Delete personal data"
6. "Delete personal data"
7. "OK"
8. Exit and lock the vehicle.
The deletion process takes 15 minutes to
complete.
If not all data was deleted, repeat the deletion.
Canceling deletion
Start the engine to cancel deletion of the
data.
Connections
Concept
Various connection types are available for
using mobile devices in the vehicle. The
connection type to select depends on the
mobile device and the desired function.
General information
The following overview shows possible
functions and the suitable connection types
for them. The scope of functions depends on
the mobile device.
Function Connec-
tion type
Making calls via the handsfree system.
Using phone functions via
the Central Information Display (CID).
Using the smartphone Office functions.
Playing music from the
smartphone or the audio
player.
Using compatible apps via
the Central Information Display (CID).
USB storage device:
Exporting and importing
driver profiles.
Performing software up-
dates.
Playing music.
Playing videos from the
smartphone or the USB storage device.
Using Apple CarPlay apps
via the Central Information
Display (CID) and voice operation.
Bluetooth.
Bluetooth
or USB.
Bluetooth
or USB.
USB.
USB.
Bluetooth
and WiFi.
The following connection types require one-
time pairing with the vehicle:
– Bluetooth.
– Apple CarPlay
Paired devices are automatically recognized
later on and connected to the vehicle.
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Safety information
Warning
Operating the integrated information systems and communication devices while
driving can distract from traffic. It is possible to lose control of the vehicle. There is
a risk of accident. Only use the systems or
devices when the traffic situation allows.
As warranted, stop and use the systems
and devices while the vehicle is stationary.
Compatible devices
General information
Malfunctions may occur with devices not
listed or deviating software versions.
Displaying the vehicle identification
number and software part number
When looking for compatible devices, you
may have to state the vehicle identification
number and the software part number.
These numbers can be displayed in the vehicle.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
5. "Bluetooth® info"
6. "System information"
A software update, refer to page 65, can
be performed, if needed.
Bluetooth connection
Functional requirements
– Compatible device, refer to page 60,
with Bluetooth interface.
– The vehicle key is in the vehicle.
– The device is ready for operation.
– Bluetooth is activated on the device and
in the vehicle, refer to page 60.
– Bluetooth presettings, such as visibility,
may be required on the device; refer to
the owner's manual of the device.
Switching on Bluetooth
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
5. "Bluetooth®"
Activating/deactivating telephone
functions
To use all supported functions of a mobile
phone, the following functions must be activated prior to pairing.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
5. Select the desired setting:
– "Office"
Activate function to transmit short
messages, e-mails, calendars, tasks,
notes, and reminders to the vehicle.
Costs can be incurred by transmitting all data to the vehicle.
– "Contact images"
Activate function to show the contact pictures.
6. Move the Controller to the left.
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Pairing the mobile device with the
vehicle
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Connect new device"
5. Select the functions for which the de-
vice will be used:
– "Telephone"
– "Bluetooth® audio"
– "Apps"
– "Apple CarPlay"
The vehicle's Bluetooth name is displayed on the Control Display.
6. On the mobile device, search for Blue-
tooth devices in the vicinity.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle ap-
pears on the mobile device display.
Select the Bluetooth name of the vehi-
cle.
7. Depending on the mobile device, a con-
trol number is displayed or the control
number must be entered.
– Compare the control number dis-
played on the Control Display with
the control number on the display of
the device.
Confirm the control number on the
device and on the Control Display.
– Enter and confirm the same control
number on the device and via the
Central Information Display (CID).
The device is connected and displayed
in the device list.
If connection was not successful: Frequently Asked Questions, refer to page 61.
Frequently Asked Questions
All requirements are met and all required
steps were completed in the specified order.
Despite that, the mobile device does not
function as expected.
In this case, the following explanations can
help:
Why could the mobile phone not be paired
or connected?
– There are too many Bluetooth devices
connected to the mobile phone or vehicle.
In the vehicle, delete Bluetooth connections with other devices.
Delete all known Bluetooth connections
from the device list on the mobile phone
and start a new device search.
– The mobile phone is in power-save mode
or has only a limited remaining battery
life.
Charge the mobile phone.
Why does the mobile phone no longer react?
– The applications on the mobile phone do
not function anymore.
Switch the mobile phone off and on
again.
– Possibly too high or too low ambient
temperatures for mobile phone operation.
Do not subject the mobile phone to extreme ambient temperatures.
Why can phone functions not be used via
the Central Information Display (CID)?
– The mobile phone may not be properly
configured, for instance as Bluetooth audio device.
Connect the mobile phone with the telephone or additional phone function.
Why are no or not all phone book entries
displayed or why are they incomplete?
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– Transmission of the phone book entries
is not yet complete.
– It is possible that only the phone book
entries of the mobile phone or the SIM
card are transmitted.
– It may not be possible to display phone
book entries with special characters.
– It may not be possible to transmit con-
tacts from social networks.
– The number of phone book entries to be
stored is too high.
– Data volume of the contact too large, for
instance due to stored information such
as notes.
Reduce the data volume of the contact.
– A mobile phone is only connected as an
audio source.
Reconfigure the mobile phone and con-
nect it with the telephone or additional
phone function.
How can the phone connection quality be
improved?
– The strength of the Bluetooth signal on
the mobile phone can be adjusted, depending on the mobile phone.
– Insert the mobile phone into the wire-
less charging tray.
– Adjust the volume of the microphone
and loudspeakers separately.
If all points in this list have been checked
and the required function is still not available, contact the hotline, a dealer’s service
center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
USB connection
General information
Mobile devices with a USB port are connected to the USB interface.
– Mobile phones.
– Audio devices with USB port, for in-
stance MP3 players.
– USB storage devices.
Common file systems are supported.
FAT32 and exFAT are the recommended
formats.
A connected USB storage device will be
supplied with charge current via the USB
interface if the device supports this. Follow
the maximum charge current of the USB interface.
Vehicles: the following uses are possible on
USB interfaces with data transfer:
– Exporting and importing driver profiles,
refer to page 89.
– Playing music files via USB audio.
– Playing videos via USB video.
– Loading of software updates, refer to
page 65.
Follow the following when connecting:
– Do not use force when plugging the con-
nector into the USB interface.
– Use a flexible adapter cable.
– Protect the USB storage device against
mechanical damage.
– Due to the large number of USB storage
devices available on the market, it can-
not be guaranteed that every device is
operable on the vehicle.
– Do not expose USB storage devices to
extreme environmental conditions, such
as very high temperatures; refer to the
owner's manual of the device.
– Due to the many different compression
techniques, proper playback of the me-
dia stored on the USB storage device
cannot be guaranteed in all cases.
– To ensure proper transmission of the
stored data, do not charge a USB storage
device via the onboard socket, when it
is connected to the USB interface.
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– Depending on how the USB storage de-
vice is being used, settings may be required on the USB storage device, refer
to the owner's manual of the device.
Not compatible USB media:
– USB hard drives.
– USB hubs.
– USB memory card readers with multiple
slots.
– HFS-formatted USB storage devices.
– Devices such as fans or lamps.
Functional requirement
Compatible device, refer to page 60, with
USB interface.
Connecting the device
Connect the USB storage device using a
suitable adapter cable to a USB interface,
refer to page 228.
The USB storage device is connected to the
vehicle and displayed in the device list.
Apple CarPlay preparation
Concept
CarPlay allows certain functions of a compatible Apple iPhone to be used via Siri
voice operation and the Central Information
Display (CID).
Functional requirements
– Compatible iPhone, refer to page 60.
iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or later.
– Corresponding mobile contract.
– Bluetooth, WiFi, and Siri voice opera-
tion are switched on on the iPhone.
– Booking the MINI Connected service:
Apple CarPlay preparation.
Switching on Bluetooth and CarPlay
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
5. Select the following settings:
– "Bluetooth®"
– "Apple CarPlay"
Pairing the iPhone with CarPlay
Pairing an iPhone with the vehicle, refer to
page 61, via Bluetooth
Select CarPlay as the function:
"Apple CarPlay"
The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and
displayed in the device list, refer to
page 64.
Operation
For more information, refer to the
Integrated Owner's Manual or the Owner's
Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
All requirements are met and all required
steps were completed in the specified order.
Despite that, the mobile device does not
function as expected.
In this case, the following explanations can
help:
The iPhone has already been paired with
Apple CarPlay. When a new connection is
established, CarPlay can no longer be selected.
– Delete the iPhone concerned from the
device list.
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– On the iPhone, delete the vehicle con-
cerned from the list of stored vehicles
under Bluetooth and under WiFi.
– Pair the iPhone as a new device.
If the steps listed have been carried out and
the required function is still not available:
contact the hotline, a dealer's service center
or another qualified service center or repair
shop.
Managing mobile devices
General information
– After one-time pairing, the devices are
automatically recognized and recon-
nected when the ignition is switched on.
– The data stored on the SIM card or in
the mobile phone is transferred to the
vehicle after recognition.
– For some devices, certain settings may
be necessary, for instance authorization,
see owner's manual of the device.
Displaying the device list
All devices paired and/or connected with
the vehicle are displayed in the device list.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
A symbol indicates, for which function a device is used.
Symbol Function
"Telephone"
"Additional telephone"
"Bluetooth® audio"
"Apps"
"Apple CarPlay"
Configuring the device
Functions can be activated or deactivated
for paired and connected devices.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. Select the desired device.
5. Select the desired setting.
If a function is assigned to a device, the
function will be deactivated where appropriate for a device that is already connected
and the device will be disconnected.
Disconnecting the device
The device's connection to the vehicle is
disconnected.
The device remains paired and can be connected again, refer to page 64.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. Select device.
5. "Disconnect device"
Connecting the device
A disconnected device can be reconnected.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. Select device.
5. "Connect device"
The functions that were assigned to the device before disconnecting are assigned to
the device when it is reconnected. The func-
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tions may be deactivated on a device al-
ready connected.
Deleting the device
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. Select device.
5. "Delete device"
The device is disconnected and removed
from the device list.
Swapping the telephone and additional
phone
If two mobile phones are connected to the
vehicle, the functions of the phone and ad-
ditional phone can be switched.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
5. "Swap telephone/additional tel."
Software update
General information
The vehicle supports a large number of mo-
bile devices, for example mobile phones and
MP3 players. Software updates are available
for many of the supported devices. The ve-
hicle is kept up-to-date via regular vehicle
software updates.
Contact a dealer's service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop for
information on available software updates.
Displaying the version of the installed
software
The software version installed in the vehicle
is displayed.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Software update"
4. "Show current version"
If an update has been carried out before, select the desired version to display additional
information.
Updating software via USB
The software may only be updated when the
vehicle is stationary.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. Store the file for the software update in
the main directory of a USB flash drive.
2. Connect the USB data storage to a USB
interface.
3. "My MINI"
4. "System settings"
5. "Software update"
6. "Update software"
7. "USB"
8. "Install software"
9. "OK"
10. Wait for the update to complete.
11. Confirm system restart.
Restoring the software version
You can restore the software to the version
prior to the last update or to its factory settings.
The software may only be restored when
the vehicle is stationary.
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Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Software update"
4. "Restore software"
– "Previous version"
5.
The previous software version is restored.
– "Default software settings"
The first software version is restored.
6. "Remove software"
7. "OK"
8. Wait for restore.
9. Confirm system restart.
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Owner's Manual media
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with
the series. It also describes features that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, for
instance, due to the selected options or
country versions. This also applies to safetyrelated functions and systems. When using
these functions and systems, the applicable
laws and regulations must be observed.
General information
You can use the following media formats to
call up the content in the Owner's Manual:
– Printed Owner's Manual, refer to
page 67.
– Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehi-
cle, refer to page 67.
Printed Owner's Manual
Concept
The printed Owner's Manual describes all
standard, country-specific, and optional features offered with the series.
General information
The Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, and Communication can be obtained as a printed book from the service
center.
Supplementary Owner's Manuals
Also follow the Supplementary Owner's
Manuals, which are included in addition to
the onboard literature.
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Concept
The Integrated Owner's Manual specifically
describes features and functions found in
the vehicle. The Integrated Owner's Manual
can be displayed on the Control Display.
Selecting the Owner's Manual
1. Press the button.
2. "My MINI"
3. "Owner's Manual"
4. Select the desired method of accessing
the contents.
Scrolling through the Owner's
Manual
Turn the Controller, until the next or previous contents are displayed.
Context help
General information
The section of the Owner's Manual relating
to the function that is currently selected
can be displayed directly.
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Opening via Central Information
Display (CID)
Change directly to the Options menu from
the function on the Control Display:
1. Press the button.
2. "Owner's Manual"
Opening when a Check Control
message is displayed
Directly from the Check Control message on
the Control Display:
"Owner's Manual"
Changing between a function and the
Owner's Manual
To switch from a function, for instance
radio, to the Owner's Manual on the Control
Display and to alternate between the two
displays:
1. Press the button.
2. "Owner's Manual"
3. Select the desired page in the Owner's
Manual.
Programmable memory buttons
General information
The Owner's Manual can be stored on the
programmable memory buttons and called
up directly.
Storing
1. Select the desired entry point via the
Central Information Display (CID):
– "Quick reference"
– "Search by pictures"
– "Keyword search"
– "Animations"
2. Press and hold the desired but-
ton, until a signal sounds.
Executing
Press the button.
The Owner's Manual is displayed
immediately.
4. Press the button again to return to
the last displayed function.
5. Press the button to return to the
page of the Owner's Manual displayed
last.
To alternate continuously between the last
displayed function and the last displayed
page of the Owner's Manual, repeat steps 4
& 5. Opens a new display every time.
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Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with
the series. It also describes features that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, for
instance, due to the selected options or
country versions. This also applies to safetyrelated functions and systems. When using
these functions and systems, the applicable
laws and regulations must be observed.
Hybrid system
Concept
This MINI is a hybrid vehicle. In addition to
the combustion engine, the vehicle features
a high-voltage system that consists of an
electric motor and a high-voltage battery
among other things.
The hybrid system can move the vehicle entirely on battery power. It can also support
the combustion engine in certain situations.
General information
The vehicle does not consume any fuel
while driving purely electrically. This enables environmentally friendly driving without emissions in certain conditions, for example, in city traffic. If the combustion
engine is used, the hybrid system support
reduces fuel consumption even further.
In addition to this, the electric motor acts as
an alternator: during braking and coasting,
the electric motor converts the vehicle's kinetic energy into electrical energy. The
electrical energy is stored in the high-voltage battery and is used to drive the electric
motor.
The vehicle can be charged, refer to
page 254, via the charging socket at charging stations or household sockets.
Overview
1 Combustion engine
2 Control-system electronics, electric mo-
tor
3 Electric motor
4 High-voltage cables: orange
5 High-voltage battery
6 Charging socket
7 Vehicle battery
Functions while driving
Electric driving: ePOWER
Under certain conditions, refer to page 122,
the vehicle is powered only by the electric
motor.
Variable drive type
The combustion engine drives the front axle
and the electric motor the rear axle. Depending on the operating condition, the vehicle has the options of front-wheel drive,
rear-wheel drive or combined for four-wheel
drive.
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Follow the information about electric driving ePOWER, driving with the combustion
engine POWER, and the driving stability
control systems.
Assistance from the electric motor
Driving off and accelerating require a lot of
energy.
To optimize acceleration and to reduce fuel
consumption, the electric motor boosts the
combustion engine, refer to page 125. To
do this, the electric motor uses the energy
saved in the high-voltage battery.
Driving with the combustion engine:
POWER
The combustion engine, refer to page 124,
provides the main drive power to move the
vehicle. If required, the high-voltage battery
is charged at the same time.
The hybrid system always starts the combustion engine automatically.
Auto Start/Stop function, coasting
The Auto Start/Stop function, refer to
page 121, switches the combustion engine
off while the vehicle is moving, when braking, when rolling to a halt, and while the vehicle is stopped. The condition of rolling
with the combustion engine switched off is
referred to as coasting. Convenience functions such as the automatic climate control
are supplied by the high-voltage battery and
can remain switched on.
Energy recovery: CHARGE
The high-voltage battery of the hybrid system is charged through energy recovery
while driving.
The electric motor acts as a generator and
converts the kinetic energy of the vehicle
into electrical energy, refer to page 125.
Charging the vehicle
The high-voltage battery of the vehicle can
be charged, refer to page 254, via the
charging socket at charging stations or
household sockets.
Regular and complete charging of the highvoltage battery reduces the fuel consumption by using electric energy.
Climate control while parking and
charging
The hybrid system makes it possible to operate the automatic climate control prior to
driving off and with the combustion engine
switched off.
During vehicle charging or if the high-voltage battery is sufficiently charged, the car's
interior can be can be cooled or heated in
advance of the trip, refer to page 261.
The stationary climate control can also be
switched on directly.
Display
The displays of the hybrid system, refer to
page 141, provide information about the
current state of hybrid operation.
Energy-saving driving
To save energy while driving, read the following descriptions:
– Saving fuel, refer to page 247.
– Using the hybrid system efficiently, re-
fer to page 248.
– GREEN Mode.
– Adapting to the course of the road.
Safety of the hybrid system
Follow the information on safety, refer to
page 72.
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Long-term vehicle storage
Observe the information on vehicle storage
and for longer idle periods, refer to
page 317.
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Safety of the hybrid system
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with
the series. It also describes features that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, for
instance, due to the selected options or
country versions. This also applies to safetyrelated functions and systems. When using
these functions and systems, the applicable
laws and regulations must be observed.
Working on the hybrid system
General information
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that no changes be made to the vehicle, for instance the retrofitting of accessories, that will have an effect on the vehicle’s
hybrid system.
Safety information
DANGER
Improperly performed work, in particular
maintenance and repair on the high-voltage system, can lead to electric shock.
There is a risk of injury, fire and danger to
life.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that the work on the vehicle, in particular maintenance and repair, be performed by a dealer’s service center or
another qualified service center or repair
shop.
Contact with water
The hybrid system is typically safe even in
the following example situations:
– Water in the footwell, for instance after
a rainstorm when sunroof was kept
open.
– Vehicle is in water but only up to the al-
lowed height.
– Fluid escapes in the cargo area.
Automatic deactivation
If an accident occurs, the hybrid system is
switched off automatically to prevent risk of
danger to occupants and other road users.
Read the information on What to do after
an accident, refer to page 312.
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Opening and closing ................................................................................ 76
Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel ................................................... 100
Transporting children safely .............................................................. 112
Driving ...................................................................................................... 118
Displays .................................................................................................... 140
Lights ........................................................................................................ 163
Safety ......................................................................................................... 169
Driving stability control systems ..................................................... 189
Driving comfort ...................................................................................... 193
Climate control ....................................................................................... 213
Interior equipment ................................................................................ 222
Storage compartments ......................................................................... 230
Cargo area ................................................................................................ 233
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Opening and closing
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with
the series. It also describes features that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, for
instance, due to the selected options or
country versions. This also applies to safetyrelated functions and systems. When using
these functions and systems, the applicable
laws and regulations must be observed.
Vehicle key
General information
The vehicle is supplied with two vehicle
keys with integrated key.
Each vehicle key contains a replaceable battery, refer to page 79.
Depending on the equipment and country
version, various settings, refer to page 91,
can be configured for the button functions.
A personal driver profile, refer to page 89,
for each vehicle key is stored in the vehicle.
To provide information on maintenance requirements, the service data is stored in the
vehicle key, refer to page 294.
To prevent possible locking in of the vehicle
key, take the vehicle key with you when exiting the vehicle.
of injury. Take the vehicle key with you so
that the vehicle can be opened from the
outside.
Warning
Unlocking from the inside is only possible
with special knowledge.
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the
vehicle while being exposed to extreme
temperatures are at risk of injury or death.
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside
when there are people in it.
Warning
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle can cause the vehicle to move and
endanger themselves and traffic, for instance due to the following actions:
– Pressing the Start/Stop button.
– Releasing the parking brake.
– Opening and closing the doors or
windows.
– Engaging selector lever position N.
– Using vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do
not leave children or animals unattended
in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key with
you when exiting and lock the vehicle.
Safety information
Warning
People or animals in the vehicle can lock
the doors from the inside and lock themselves in. In this case, the vehicle cannot
be opened from the outside. There is a risk
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Overview
1 Unlocking
2 Locking
3 Unlocking the tailgate
With automatic tailgate operation: open
the tailgate
4 Panic mode
Unlocking
Press the button on the vehicle key.
Depending on the settings, refer to
page 91, the following access points are
unlocked.
– Driver's door.
Press the button on the vehicle key
again to unlock the other vehicle access
points.
– All doors and tailgate.
In addition, the following functions are executed:
– Unlocking is confirmed by the turn sig-
nals and the horn. This function must be
activated in the settings, refer to
page 91.
– The settings stored in the driver profile,
refer to page 89, are applied.
– The driver's seat is set to the last posi-
tion saved in the driver's profile. This
function must be activated in the set-
tings, refer to page 91.
– The interior lights, refer to page 167,
and the MINI logo projection are
switched on, provided that the interior
lights were not switched off manually.
– Depending on the settings, the welcome
light and headlight courtesy delay feature, refer to page 164, are switched on.
– Exterior mirrors folded through conven-
ient closing are folded open.
– The alarm system, refer to page 93, is
switched off.
The light functions may depend on the ambient brightness.
Convenient opening
Press and hold the button on the vehicle key after unlocking.
The windows and the glass sunroof are
opened, as long as the button on the vehicle
key is pressed.
Locking
1. Close the driver's door.
2. Press the button on the vehicle
key.
The following functions are executed:
– All doors and the tailgate are locked.
– Locking is confirmed by the turn signals
and the horn. This function must be activated in the settings, refer to
page 91.
– The alarm system, refer to page 93, is
switched on.
If the drive-ready state is still switched on
when you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn
honks twice. In this case, the drive-ready
state must be switched off by means of the
Start/Stop button.
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With Comfort Access: convenient
closing
Safety information
Warning
With convenient closing, body parts can
be jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement of the
doors is clear during convenient closing.
Closing
Press and hold the button on the vehicle key in the area close to the vehicle.
The windows and the glass sunroof are
closed, as long as the button on the vehicle
key is pressed.
The exterior mirrors are folded in.
Switch on interior lights and
courtesy light
Press the button on the vehicle key
with the vehicle locked.
The MINI logo projection is also switched
on.
These functions are not available if the interior lights were switched off manually.
The light functions may depend on the ambient brightness.
After locking, wait 10 seconds before pressing the button again.
Tailgate
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle, do not place the remote control in the
cargo area.
Depending on the equipment and country
version, it is possible to specify whether the
tailgate can be activated with the vehicle
key and how the vehicle doors will respond
to this. To perform settings, refer to
page 91.
Safety information
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating
the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate is clear during opening and closing.
NOTICE
The tailgate swings back and up when it
opens. There is a risk of damage to property. Make sure that the area of movement
of the tailgate is clear during opening and
closing.
NOTICE
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the
windows and heat conductors while driving. There is a risk of damage to property.
Cover the edges and ensure that pointed
objects do not hit the windows.
Opening
Press and hold the button on the vehicle key for approx. 1 second.
Without automatic tailgate operation:
The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung
upward.
With automatic tailgate operation:
The tailgate opens automatically.
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Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
– Press the button on the vehicle
key and hold for at least 3 seconds.
– Briefly press the button on the vehicle
key three times in succession.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Replacing the battery
1. Remove the integrated key from the ve-
hicle key, refer to page 81.
2. Slide the integrated key into the open-
ing and raise the cover.
The battery compartment is accessible.
3. Slide the integrated key in the cover of
the battery compartment and raise the
cover.
4. Push battery in the direction of the ar-
row using a pointed object and lift it
out.
5. Insert a type CR 2032 battery with the
positive side facing up.
6. Insert lid and cover.
7. Push the integrated key into the vehicle
key until it engages.
Have old batteries disposed of by a
dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair
shop or take them to a collection point.
Additional vehicle keys
Additional vehicle keys are available from a
service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop.
Loss of vehicle keys
A lost vehicle key can be blocked and replaced by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair
shop.
Malfunction
General information
A Check Control message is displayed.
Vehicle key recognition by the vehicle may
malfunction under the following circumstances:
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– The battery of the vehicle key is dis-
charged. For replacing the battery, refer
to page 79.
– Interference of the radio connection
from transmission towers or other
equipment with high transmitting
power.
– Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal
objects.
Do not transport the vehicle key to-
gether with metal objects.
– Interference of the radio connection
from mobile phones or other electronic
devices in direct proximity to the vehicle key.
Do not transport the vehicle key together with electronic devices.
– Interference of radio transmission by a
charging process of mobile devices, for
instance charging of a mobile phone.
– The vehicle key is in direct proximity of
the wireless charging tray.
Place the vehicle key in a different loca-
tion.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can
be unlocked and locked from the outside
with the integrated key, refer to page 80.
Switching on the drive-ready state via
emergency detection of the vehicle
key
It is not possible to switch on the driveready state if the vehicle key has not been
detected.
Proceed as follows in this case:
1. Hold the vehicle key against the mark
on the steering column as shown. Pay
attention to the display in the instrument cluster.
2. If the vehicle key is detected:
Switch on drive-ready state within
10 seconds.
If the vehicle key is not recognized, slightly
change the position of the vehicle key and
repeat the procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What precautions can be taken to be able to
open a vehicle with an accidentally locked
in vehicle key?
– The options provided by the Remote
Services of the MINI Connected app include the ability to lock and unlock a vehicle.
This requires an active MINI Connected
contract and the MINI Connected app
must be installed on a smartphone.
– Unlocking the vehicle can be requested
via the MINI Connected Call Center.
An active MINI Connected contract is
required.
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General information
The driver's door can be locked and unlocked without the vehicle key using the
integrated key.
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Safety information
Warning
Unlocking from the inside is only possible
with special knowledge.
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the
vehicle while being exposed to extreme
temperatures are at risk of injury or death.
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside
when there are people in it.
NOTICE
The door lock is permanently joined with
the door. The door handle can be moved.
When pulling the door handle with the
integrated key inserted, paint or the
integrated key can be damaged. There is a
risk of damage to property. Remove the
integrated key before pulling the outside
door handle.
Removing
To do this, slide the integrated key into
the opening from below and remove the
lid.
2. Unlock or lock the door lock using the
integrated key.
The other doors must be unlocked or locked
from the inside.
Alarm system
The alarm system is not switched on if the
vehicle is locked with the integrated key.
The alarm system is triggered when the
door is opened, if the vehicle has been unlocked via the door lock.
Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the
integrated key, arrow 2.
Locking/unlocking via the door
lock
1. Remove lid on the door lock.
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General information
In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is automatically unlocked. The hazard
warning system and interior lights come on.
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Overview
Buttons for the central locking system.
Locking
Press the button with the front
doors closed.
The vehicle is not secured against theft
when locking.
Unlocking
Press the button.
Opening
– Press button to unlock the doors
together, and then pull the door handle
above the armrest.
– Front doors: pull the door handle on the
door to open the door. The other doors
remain locked.
– Back doors: pull twice on the door han-
dle on the door to be opened; the first
time unlocks the door, the second time
opens it. The other doors remain locked.
Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in
your pants pocket, is sufficient.
The vehicle automatically detects the vehicle key when it is in close proximity or in
the car's interior.
General information
Comfort Access supports the following
functions:
– Unlocking and locking the vehicle.
– Convenient closing.
– Open the tailgate.
– Opening/closing the tailgate with no-
touch activation.
This function must be activated in the
settings, refer to page 91.
Functional requirements
– To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must
be outside of the vehicle near the doors.
– The next unlocking and locking cycle is
not possible until after approx. 2 seconds.
Unlocking
On the driver's or front passenger's outer
door handle, press the button.
Comfort Access
Concept
The vehicle can be accessed without operating the vehicle key.
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page 91, only the driver's door may be unlocked. Unlike when unlocking with the vehicle key, pressing the button on the outer
door handle again does not unlock the other
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vehicle access points. Rather, the vehicle is
locked again.
If the vehicle was locked automatically after
driving off or with the button of the central
locking system from the inside, note the following: if a door on a locked vehicle is
opened from the inside with the door
opener, pressing the button on the outer
door handle will first lock the vehicle again.
To unlock, the button on the outer door handle must be pressed again.
Locking
On the driver's or front passenger's outer
door handle, press the button.
Convenient closing
Safety information
Warning
With convenient closing, body parts can
be jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement of the
doors is clear during convenient closing.
Closing
Press and hold down the button on the driver's or front passenger's outer door handle.
In addition to locking, the windows and
glass sunroof will be closed.
The exterior mirrors are folded in.
To open the tailgate
General information
If the tailgate is opened via Comfort Access,
locked doors are not unlocked.
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle, do not place the vehicle key in the cargo
area.
Safety information
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating
the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate is clear during opening and closing.
NOTICE
The tailgate swings back and up when it
opens. There is a risk of damage to property. Make sure that the area of movement
of the tailgate is clear during opening and
closing.
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NOTICE
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the
windows and heat conductors while driving. There is a risk of damage to property.
Cover the edges and ensure that pointed
objects do not hit the windows.
Opening
Press button next on tailgate.
Without automatic tailgate operation:
The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung
upward.
With automatic tailgate operation:
The tailgate opens automatically.
Opening and closing the split doors
with no-touch activation
If the vehicle key is in the sensor area, the
tailgate may open or close inadvertently if
you unintentionally move your foot or if a
foot movement is detected.
The sensor has an approximate range of
5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear of the
vehicle.
If the tailgate is opened with no-touch activation, locked doors are not unlocked.
Contactless opening and closing of the tailgate must be activated in the settings.
Safety information
Warning
During no-touch activation, vehicle parts
may be touched, such as the hot exhaust
gas system. There is a risk of injury. When
moving your foot, make sure you have a
firm stance and do not touch the vehicle.
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating
the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate is clear during opening and closing.
Concept
The tailgate can be opened and closed with
no-touch activation using the vehicle key
you are carrying. Two sensors detect a forward-directed foot motion in the central
rear area and the tailgate is opened or
closed.
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle, do not place the vehicle key in the cargo
area.
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NOTICE
The tailgate swings back and up when it
opens. There is a risk of damage to property. Make sure that the area of movement
of the tailgate is clear during opening and
closing.
Adjusting
1. "My MINI"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
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4. "Tailgate"
5. Select the desired setting:
– "Open by foot movement"
Contactless opening of the tailgate is
switched on or off.
– "Close by foot movement"
Contactless closing of the tailgate is
switched on or off.
Performing the foot movement
1. Stand in the middle behind the vehicle
at approx. one arm's length away from
the rear of the vehicle.
2. Wave a foot under the vehicle in the di-
rection of travel and immediately pull it
back. With this movement, the leg must
pass through the ranges of both sensors.
Opening
Perform the foot movement described earlier.
Before the opening, the hazard warning system flashes.
If touchless closing is switched on:
Moving a foot again will stop the opening
process.
The subsequent foot movement will close
the tailgate again.
Before closing, the hazard warning system
flashes and an acoustic signal sounds.
Moving a foot again will stop the closing
process.
When the touchless opening is switched on:
the subsequent foot movement will open
the tailgate again.
Malfunction
Vehicle key recognition by the vehicle may
malfunction under the following circumstances:
– The battery of the vehicle key is dis-
charged. For replacing the battery, refer
to page 79.
– Interference of the radio connection
from transmission towers or other
equipment with high transmitting
power.
– Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal
objects.
Do not transport the vehicle key to-
gether with metal objects.
– Interference of the radio connection
from mobile phones or other electronic
devices in direct proximity to the vehicle key.
Do not transport the vehicle key together with electronic devices.
Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the
locking request recognition function on the
door handles.
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and
lock the vehicle using the buttons of the vehicle key or use the integrated key, refer to
page 80.
Closing
Perform the foot movement described earlier.
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Tailgate
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle, do not place the remote control in the
cargo area.
Depending on the equipment and country
version, it is possible to specify whether the
tailgate can be activated with the vehicle
key and how the vehicle doors will respond
to this. To perform settings, refer to
page 91.
Safety information
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating
the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate is clear during opening and closing.
NOTICE
The tailgate swings back and up when it
opens. There is a risk of damage to property. Make sure that the area of movement
of the tailgate is clear during opening and
closing.
NOTICE
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the
windows and heat conductors while driving. There is a risk of damage to property.
Cover the edges and ensure that pointed
objects do not hit the windows.
Without automatic tailgate
operation
Opening from the outside
– Without Comfort Access: unlock vehicle.
With Comfort Access: unlock the vehicle or have the vehicle key with you.
Press button next on tailgate.
– Press and hold the button on the
vehicle key for approx. 1 second.
Depending on the setting, the doors may
also be unlocked. Unlocking with the vehicle key, refer to page 78.
The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung
upward.
Opening from the inside
With Steptronic transmission:
With the vehicle stationary, pull the
button in the storage compartment of the
driver's door upwards.
If the vehicle is locked, selector lever position P must be engaged first.
With manual transmission:
With the vehicle stationary, pull the
button in the storage compartment of the
driver's door upwards twice in quick succession.
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Closing
Recessed grips on the interior trim of the
tailgate can be used to conveniently pull
down the tailgate.
With automatic tailgate operation
Opening
Adjusting the opening height
You can set how far the tailgate should
open.
When adjusting the opening height, ensure
that there is a clearance of at least
4 in/10 cm above the tailgate.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
4. "Tailgate"
5. Monitor the tailgate and set the desired
opening height.
From the outside
– Without Comfort Access: unlock vehicle.
With Comfort Access: unlock the vehicle or have the vehicle key with you.
Press the button on tailgate's exterior.
– Press and hold the button on the
vehicle key for approx. 1 second.
Depending on the setting, the doors may
also be unlocked. Unlocking using the
vehicle key, refer to page 78.
If the vehicle is stationary, the tailgate
opens automatically to the adjusted opening
height.
From the inside
With Steptronic transmission:
Pull button in the storage compart-
ment of the driver's door upward.
If the vehicle is locked, selector lever posi-
tion P must be engaged first.
With manual transmission:
With the vehicle stationary, pull the
button in the storage compartment of the
driver's door upwards twice in quick succession.
If the vehicle is stationary, the tailgate
opens automatically to the adjusted opening
height.
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Interruption of the opening procedure
The opening procedure is interrupted in the
following situations:
– When the vehicle starts moving.
– By pressing the button on the outside of
the tailgate. Pressing again closes the
tailgate.
– By pressing the button on the inside of
the tailgate. Pressing again closes the
tailgate.
– By pressing the button on the vehicle
key. Pressing again continues the opening motion.
– By pressing or pulling the button in the
storage compartment of the driver's
door. Pulling again continues the opening motion.
Closing
From the outside
Press the button on tailgate's exterior.
From the inside
Press and hold the button in the storage compartment of the driver's door.
The vehicle key must be located in the car’s
interior for this function.
An acoustic signal sounds before the tailgate is closed.
From inside the tailgate
Without Comfort Access:
Press the button on the inside of the tailgate.
With Comfort Access:
– Press button on the inside of the tail-
gate, arrow 1.
– Press button, arrow 2.
The vehicle will be locked after closing
the tailgate. The driver's door must be
closed for this purpose and the vehicle
key must be outside of the vehicle in the
area of the tailgate.
Interruption of the closing procedure
The closing procedure is interrupted in the
following situations:
– If the vehicle starts off with a jerky
movement.
– By pressing the button on the outside of
the tailgate. Pressing again closes the
tailgate.
– By pressing the button on the inside of
the tailgate. Pressing again closes the
tailgate.
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– By releasing the button in the storage
compartment of the driver's door. Pressing again and holding continues the
closing motion.
Malfunction
Safety information
Warning
With manual operation of a blocked tailgate, it can release itself unexpectedly
from the blockage. There is a risk of injury
or risk of damage to property. Do not operate the tailgate manually if it is blocked.
Have it checked by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
Manual operation
Operate the unlocked tailgate manually with
a slow and smooth motion.
To close the tailgate fully, press down
lightly only. Closing occurs automatically.
Driver profiles
Concept
In the driver profiles, individual settings for
several drivers can be stored and called up
again when required.
General information
There are three driver profiles with which
personal vehicle settings can be stored. Every vehicle key has been assigned one of
these driver profiles.
If the vehicle is unlocked using the vehicle
key, the assigned personal driver profile will
be activated. All settings stored in the
driver profile are automatically applied.
If several drivers use their own vehicle
keys, the vehicle will apply the personal settings as it is being unlocked. These settings
are also restored, if the vehicle has been
used in the meantime by a person with a
different vehicle key.
Changes to the settings are automatically
stored in the driver profile currently activated.
If another driver profile is selected via the
Central Information Display (CID), the settings stored in it will be applied automatically. The new driver profile is assigned to
the vehicle key that is currently in use.
There is an additional guest profile available
that is not assigned to any vehicle key: it
can be used to apply settings in the vehicle
without changing the personal driver profiles.
Functional requirements
For the system to be able to identify the
driver profile associated to a particular
driver, the detected vehicle key must be
clearly allocated to the driver.
This is the case when:
– The driver is only carrying his or her
own vehicle key.
– The driver unlocks the vehicle.
– The driver gets into the vehicle through
the driver's door.
Adjusting
The settings for the following systems and
functions are stored in the active profile.
The scope of storable settings depends on
country and equipment.
– Unlocking and locking.
– Lights.
– Radio.
– Instrument cluster.
– Programmable memory buttons.
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– Volumes, tone.
– Control Display.
– Climate control.
– Navigation.
– PDC Park Distance Control.
– Rearview camera.
– Head-up Display.
– MINI Driving Modes.
– Intelligent Safety.
– Driver's seat position, exterior mirror
position.
Both the positions saved via the seat
memory and the last position set are
saved.
Profile management
Selecting a driver profile
Regardless of the vehicle key in use, a different driver profile may be activated. This
allows you to call up personal vehicle settings, even if you did not unlock the vehicle
with your own remote control.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select driver profile.
4. "OK"
– All settings stored in the selected driver
profile are automatically applied.
– The called-up driver profile is assigned
to the vehicle key being used at the
time.
– If the driver profile is already assigned
to a different vehicle key, this driver
profile will apply to both vehicle keys.
Using a guest profile
The guest profile is for individual settings
that are stored in none of the three personal
driver profiles.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. "Drive off (guest)"
4. "OK"
The guest profile cannot be renamed. It is
assigned to the vehicle key that is not used
at the time.
Renaming a driver profile
A personal name can be assigned to the active driver profile to avoid confusion between the driver profiles.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select driver profile.
The driver profile marked with this
symbol can be renamed.
4. "Change driver profile name"
5. Enter profile name.
6. Select the symbol.
Resetting a driver profile
The settings of the driver profile currently
in use are reset to their factory settings.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select driver profile.
The driver profile marked with this
symbol can be reset.
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4. "Reset driver profile"
5. "OK"
Exporting driver profiles
Most settings of the active driver profile
can be exported.
Exporting is helpful when storing and retrieving personal settings, for instance before delivering the vehicle to a workshop.
The stored driver profiles can be taken into
another vehicle.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select driver profile.
The driver profile marked with this
symbol can be exported.
4. "Export driver profile (USB)"
Select USB storage device as needed.
Importing driver profiles
Profiles stored on a USB storage device can
be imported via the USB interface.
The existing settings of the active driver
profile are overwritten with the settings of
the imported driver profile.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select the driver profile to overwrite.
The driver profile marked with this
symbol can be overwritten.
4. "Import driver profile (USB)"
Select USB storage device as needed.
5. Select the driver profile to be imported.
Displaying driver profiles during start
The driver profiles can be displayed at each
startup to select the desired profile.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. "Show driver profiles at startup"
System limits
A clear assignment between the vehicle key
and driver may not be possible in the following cases, for example.
– The passenger unlocks the vehicle with
his or her own vehicle key, but another
person is driving.
– The driver unlocks the vehicle via Com-
fort Access and has multiple vehicle
keys with him or her.
– The driver changes, but the vehicle is
not locked and unlocked.
– Multiple vehicle keys are located out-
side of the vehicle.
Adjusting
General information
Depending on the package and country version, various settings are available for the
vehicle key functions.
These settings are stored for the driver profile, refer to page 89, currently used.
Unlocking
Doors
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
4. "Driver's door" or "All doors"
5. Select the desired setting:
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– "Driver's door only"
Only the driver's door is unlocked.
Pressing again unlocks the entire vehicle.
– "All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
Tailgate
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
4.
The text next to the symbol indicates
the current setting.
5. Select the desired setting:
– "Tailgate"
Depending on your vehicle's optional
features, the tailgate is either unlocked or opened.
– "Tailgate and door(s)"
Depending on your vehicle's optional
features, the tailgate is either unlocked or opened and the doors unlocked.
– "Tailgate opens after unlocking"
The vehicle must be unlocked before
the tailgate can be used with the vehicle key.
– "Button lock"
It is not possible to use the tailgate
via the vehicle key.
Depending on the vehicle equipment and
country version, this setting may not be offered.
Adjusting the last seat and mirror
position
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select driver profile.
The setting can be made for the
driver profile marked with this symbol.
4. "Last seat position automatic"
When the vehicle is unlocked, the driver's
seat and exterior mirrors resume their last
set positions.
The most recent position is independent of
the positions saved via the seat memory.
Automatic locking
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
4. Select the desired setting:
– "Lock automatically"
The vehicle locks automatically after
a while if no door is opened after unlocking.
– "Lock after starting to drive"
The vehicle locks automatically after
you drive off.
Automatic unlocking
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
4. "Unlock at end of trip"
After the engine is switched off by
pressing the Start/Stop button, the
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locked vehicle is automatically unlocked.
Confirmation signals from the
vehicle
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1. "My MINI"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
4. Deactivate or activate the desired con-
firmation signals.
– "Flash for lock/unlock"
Unlocking is signaled by two flashes,
locking by one.
– With alarm system:
"Acoustic signal for lock/unlock"
Unlocking is signaled by one honk of
the horn.
Alarm system
General information
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle
alarm system reacts to the following
changes:
– Unauthorized opening of a door, the
hood or the tailgate.
– Movements in the car's interior.
– Changes in the vehicle tilt, for instance,
during attempts at stealing a wheel or
when towing the vehicle.
– Disconnected battery voltage.
– Improper use of the socket for Onboard
Diagnosis.
– Locking the vehicle while a device is
connected to the socket for the OBD Onboard-Diagnosis. For socket for the OBD
Onboard Diagnosis, refer to page 295.
The alarm system signals these changes visually and acoustically:
– Acoustic alarm:
Depending on local regulations, the
acoustic alarm may be suppressed.
– Visual alarm:
By flashing the exterior lighting.
Overview
Indicator light in the roof fin.
Indicator light on the interior mirror.
Switching on/off
When you unlock and lock the vehicle, either with the vehicle key or via Comfort Access, the alarm system is switched off and
on at the same time.
Opening the doors with the alarm
system switched on
The alarm system is triggered when a door
is opened if the door was unlocked using
the integrated key in the door lock.
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Switching off the alarm, refer to page 95.
Opening the tailgate with the alarm
system switched on
The tailgate can be opened even when the
alarm system is switched on.
After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and
monitored again provided the doors are
locked. The hazard warning system flashes
once.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
– Press the button on the vehicle
key and hold for at least 3 seconds.
– Briefly press the button on the vehicle
key three times in succession.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Signals of the indicator lights
– The indicator light flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
The alarm system is switched on.
– Indicator light flashes for approx.
10 seconds, then it flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm
sensor are not active, as doors, hood, or
tailgate are not correctly closed. Correctly closed access points are secured.
When the still open access points are
closed, the interior motion sensor and
tilt alarm sensor will be switched on.
– The indicator light goes out after un-
locking:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.
– The indicator light flashes after unlock-
ing until the engine ignition is switched
on, but no longer than approx. 5 minutes:
An alarm has been triggered.
Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations
such as attempts to steal a wheel or when
the vehicle is towed.
Interior motion sensor
The windows and the glass sunroof must be
closed for the system to function properly.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
General information
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion
sensor can trigger an alarm, although no unauthorized action occurred.
Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:
– In automatic vehicle washes.
– In duplex garages.
– During transport on trains carrying ve-
hicles, at sea or on a trailer.
– With animals in the vehicle.
– When the vehicle is locked after start of
fueling.
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior mo-
tion sensor can be switched off in such situations.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Press the button on the vehicle key
within 10 seconds as soon as the
vehicle is locked.
The indicator light lights up for approx.
2 seconds and then continues to flash.
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The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion
sensor are switched off until the vehicle is
locked again.
Switching off the alarm
– Unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key.
– Unlock the vehicle with the integrated
remote control or switch on the ignition
using the emergency detection of remote control, refer to page 79.
– With Comfort Access: if you have the
vehicle key with you, unlock the vehicle
using the button on the driver's side or
passenger side door.
Power windows
General information
If an accident of a certain severity occurs,
the windows are automatically closed except a gap.
Safety information
Warning
When operating the windows, body parts
and objects can be jammed. There is a risk
of injury or risk of damage to property.
Make sure that the area of movement of
the windows is clear during opening and
closing.
Overview
Power windows.
Safety switch.
Opening
– Press the switch to the resistance
point.
The window opens while the switch is
being held.
– Press the switch beyond the resist-
ance point.
The window opens automatically. Press-
ing the switch again stops the motion.
Convenient opening with the vehicle key,
refer to page 77.
Closing
– Pull the switch to the resistance
point.
The window closes while the switch is
being held.
– Pull the switch beyond the resist-
ance point.
The window closes automatically if the
door is closed. Pulling the switch again
stops the motion.
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Convenient closing with the vehicle key, refer to page 78.
Closing via Comfort Access, refer to
page 83.
Jam protection system
Concept
The jam protection prevents objects or body
parts becoming jammed between the door
frame and window while a window is being
closed.
General information
If resistance or a blockage is detected while
a window is being closed, the closing action
is interrupted.
The window opens slightly.
Safety information
Warning
Accessories on the windows such as antennas can impact jam protection. There is
a risk of injury. Do not install accessories
in the area of movement of the windows.
Closing without the jam protection
system
In case of danger from the outside or if ice
might prevent normal closing, proceed as
follows:
1. Pull the switch past the resistance
point and hold it there.
The window closes with limited jam pro-
tection. If the closing force exceeds a
specific threshold, closing is interrupted.
2. Pull the switch past the resistance
point again within approx. 4 seconds
and hold it there.
The window closes without jam protection.
Safety switch
General information
The safety switch can be used to prevent
children, for instance from opening and
closing the rear windows using the
switches in the rear.
If an accident of a certain severity occurs,
the safety function is switched off automatically.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
The LED lights up if the safety func-
tion is switched on.
Malfunction
General information
In certain situations a window can only be
operated to a limited extent.
– After a power failure during the opening
or closing process, the a window can
only be operated to a limited extent. The
system must be initialized in this case.
– The power window motors are equipped
with overheating protection. If a window is opened and closed several times
within a short period of time, the overheating protection switches the motor
off temporarily. Depending on the degree of overheating, it may only be possible to close the window or it may not
be possible to operate it at all.
In this case: allow the power window
motor to cool down.
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Initializing the system
The system can be initialized when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running.
During initialization, the affected window
closes without jam protection.
Warning
When operating the windows, body parts
and objects can be jammed. There is a risk
of injury or risk of damage to property.
Make sure that the area of movement of
the windows is clear during opening and
closing.
1. Open the affected window completely.
2. Pull the switch to the resistance
point and hold.
The window closes.
3. Continue holding the switch pulled
to the resistance point.
The window opens and closes once or
twice after approx. 15 seconds, depending on the vehicle's equipment.
4. Release switch.
Safety information
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating
the glass sunroof. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the area of movement of
the glass sunroof is clear during opening
and closing.
Overview
Tilting the glass sunroof
Press back the switch up to or
beyond the resistance point
and release it.
The glass sunroof is raised.
Panoramic glass sunroof
General information
In the event of a severe accident, the glass
sunroof is automatically closed.
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When the glass sunroof is closed
Press the switch back beyond
the resistance point and release it twice.
The glass sunroof is opened.
Pressing the switch again
stops the motion.
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With the glass sunroof completely
raised
– Slide switch back to the re-
sistance point and hold.
The glass sunroof is
opened as long as the
switch is pressed.
– Press the switch back beyond the resist-
ance point and release it.
The glass sunroof is opened.
Pressing the switch again stops the mo-
tion.
Comfort position
In some models, the wind noises in the car's
interior are lowest when the glass sunroof
is not fully open. In these models, the automatic function initially only opens the glass
sunroof up to this comfort position.
Pressing the switch again opens the glass
sunroof fully.
Closing glass sunroof
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
With the glass sunroof completely
raised
Press the switch forward beyond the resistance point and
release it.
The glass sunroof is closed.
Jam protection system
Concept
The jam protection prevents objects or body
parts from becoming jammed between the
roof and glass sunroof while the glass sunroof is closing.
General information
If resistance or a blockage is detected while
the glass sunroof is being closed, the closing action is interrupted.
The glass sunroof opens slightly.
With the glass sunroof open
– Slide switch forward to the
resistance point and hold.
The glass sunroof is closed
as long as the switch is
pressed and stops in the
raised position.
– Press the switch forward beyond the re-
sistance point and release it.
The glass sunroof is closed and stops in
the raised position.
Pressing the switch again stops the mo-
tion.
– Press the switch forward beyond the re-
sistance point and release it twice.
The glass sunroof is closed.
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system
If there is an external danger, proceed as
follows:
1. Push the switch forward past the resist-
ance point and hold it.
The glass sunroof closes with limited
jam protection. If the closing force exceeds a specific threshold, closing is interrupted.
2. Push the switch forward again past the
resistance point and hold until the glass
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sunroof closes without jam protection.
Make sure that the closing area is clear.
Initializing after a power
interruption
After a power failure during the opening or
closing process, the glass sunroof can only
be operated to a limited extent. The system
must be initialized in this case. MINI recommends having this work performed only
by a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
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Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with
the series. It also describes features that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, for
instance, due to the selected options or
country versions. This also applies to safetyrelated functions and systems. When using
these functions and systems, the applicable
laws and regulations must be observed.
Sitting safely
An ideal seating position that meets the
needs of the occupants can make a vital
contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
In the event of an accident, the correct seating position plays an important role. Follow
the information in the following chapters:
– Seats, refer to page 100.
– Safety belts, refer to page 104.
– Head restraints, refer to page 106.
– Airbags, refer to page 169.
Warning
With a backrest inclined too far to the
rear, the efficacy of the safety belt can no
longer be ensured. There is a risk of sliding under the safety belt in an accident.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.
Adjust the seat prior to starting the trip.
Adjust the backrest so that it is in the
most upright position as possible and do
not adjust again while driving.
Warning
There is a risk of jamming when moving
the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk
of damage to property. Make sure that the
area of movement of the seat is clear prior
to any adjustment.
Manually adjustable seats
Overview
Front seats
Safety information
Warning
Seat adjustments while driving can lead to
unexpected movements of the seat. Vehicle control could be lost. There is a risk of
accident. Only adjust the seat on the driver's side when the vehicle is stationary.
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2 Thigh support
3 Height
4 Backrest tilt
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