MINI W 2012 Owner's Manual

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Contents

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OWNER'S MANUAL

MINI COUPE MINI ROADSTER MINI CONVERTIBLE

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Congratulations on your new MINI

This Owner’s Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information.

We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.

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The fastest way to find information on a particular topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 262.

4 Notes 6 Reporting safety defects

AT A GLANCE 9

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

CONTROLS 25

26 Opening and closing 44 Adjustments 50 Transporting children safely 54 Driving 63 Controls overview 75 Technology for driving comfort and safety 88 Lamps 93 Climate 98 Practical interior accessories

COMMUNICATIONS 159

160 Hands-free device Bluetooth 170 Mobile phone preparation Bluetooth 183 Office 191 MINI Connected

MOBILITY 195

196 Refueling 199 Wheels and tires 214 Under the hood 218 Maintenance 220 Care 225 Replacing components 237 Giving and receiving assistance

REFERENCE 243

244 Technical data 254 Short commands for the voice activation

system

262 Everything from A to Z

DRIVING TIPS 103

104 Things to remember when driving

NAVIGATION 113

114 Navigation system 115 Destination entry 124 Route guidance 132 What to do if…

ENTERTAINMENT 135

136 On/off and tone 139 Radio 147 CD player 149 External devices

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Using this Owner's Manual

We have tried to make all the information in this Owner's Manual easy to find. The fastest way to find specific topics is to refer to the detailed index at the back of the manual. If you wish to gain an initial overview of your vehicle, you will find this in the first chapter.

Should you wish to sell your MINI at some time in the future, remember to hand over this Owner's Manual to the new owner; it is an important part of the vehicle.

Additional sources of information

Should you have any other questions, your MINI dealer will be glad to advise you at any time.

You can find more information about the MINI, for example on its technology, on the Internet at www.MINI.com.

Symbols used

Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the pos-

sibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.<

Indicates information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your

vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle.<

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

< Marks the end of a specific item of informa-

tion.

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

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

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

Symbols on vehicle components

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

information on a particular part or assembly.

Vehicle equipment

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

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

Status of this Owner's Manual at time of printing

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

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For your safety

Maintenance and repair

Advanced technology, e.g. the use of

modern materials and high-performance electronics, requires specially adapted maintenance and repair methods. Therefore, have the necessary work on your MINI only carried out by a MINI dealer or a workshop that has specially trained personnel working in accordance with the specifications of the MINI manufacturer. If this work is not carried out properly, there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.<

Parts and accessories

For your own safety, use genuine parts

and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the MINI.

When you purchase accessories tested and approved by the manufacturer of the MINI and Original MINI Parts, you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by the manufacturer of the MINI to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehicle.

The manufacturer of the MINI warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workmanship.

The manufacturer of the MINI will not accept any liability for damage resulting from installation of parts and accessories not approved by the manufacturer of the MINI.

The manufacturer of the MINI cannot test every product made by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a MINI safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occupants.

Original MINI Parts, MINI Accessories and other products approved by the manufacturer of the MINI, together with professional advice on using these items, are available from all MINI dealers.

Installation and operation of accessories that have not been approved by the manufacturer of your MINI, such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones, including operation of any mobile phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna, or transceiver equipment, for instance, CBs, walkie-talkies, ham radios or similar accessories, may cause extensive damage to the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system o r affect the validit y o f the MINI Limited Warranty. See your MINI dealer for additional information.<

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of

the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any certified automotive part.<

California Proposition 65 warning

California law requires us to issue the following warning:

Engine exhaust and a wide variety of

automobile components and parts, including components found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands after handling.

Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water.<

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Service and warranty

We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly.

Your MINI is covered by the following warranties:

> New Vehicle Limited Warranty

> Rust Perforation Limited Warranty

> Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty

> Federal Emissions Performance Warranty

> California Emission Control System Limited

Warranty

Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.

Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and designed to meet the particular operating conditions and registration requirements in your country and continental region in order to deliver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is operated under those conditions. If you wish to operate your vehicle in another country or region, you may be required to adapt your vehicle to meet different prevailing operating conditions and registration requirements. You should also be aware of any applicable warranty limitations or exclusions for such country or region. In such a case, please contact Customer Relations for further information.

Maintenance

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

Specifications for required maintenance measures:

> MINI Maintenance System

> Service and Warranty Information Booklet

for US models

> Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for

Canadian models

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

Reporting safety defects

For US customers

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

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, in addition to notifying MINI of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800831-1117.

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 telephone 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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AT A GLANCE

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CONTROLS

DRIVING TIPS

NAVIGATION

ENTERTAINMENT

COMMUNICATIONS

MOBILITY

REFERENCE

AT A GLANCE Cockpit

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Cockpit

Vehicle equipment

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

Around the steering wheel

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

Cockpit AT A GLANCE

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1 Adjusting the exterior mirrors, folding them

in and out 48

Parking lamps 88

Low beams 88

Automatic headlamp control 88 Adaptive Light Control 89

Turn signals 59

High beams 90

Headlamp flasher 59

Roadside parking lamps 90

Computer 64

3 MINI Roadster, MINI Convertible: Always

Open Timer 65

4 Tachometer 12

Instrument lighting 91

Resetting the trip odometer 63

Wiper system 59

Switching the ignition on/off and starting/stopping the engine 54

7 Ignition lock 54

8 Buttons on steering wheel,

Right side

Resuming cruise control 61

Storing speed and accelerating or decelerating

Activating/deactivating cruise control 62

Left side

Increasing or reducing volume

Telephone:

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

Microphone on steering column Activating/deactivating voice activation system 21

Microphone on steering column

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

9 Horn: the entire surface

10 Adjusting the steering wheel 49

11 Releasing the hood 214

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Displays

1 Tachometer 63

with indicator and warning lamps 13

2 Display for

> Current vehicle speed 63

> Indicator and warning lamps 13

3 Resetting the trip odometer 63

4 Display for

> Position of automatic transmission 56

> Computer 64

> Date of next scheduled service, and

remaining distance to be driven 68

> Odometer and trip odometer 63

> Initializing the Flat Tire Monitor 80

> Resetting the Tire Pressure Monitor 83

> Settings and information 66

> Personal Profile settings 26

5 Instrument lighting 91

6 Speedometer

with indicator and warning lamps 13

7 Control Display 17

8 Fuel gauge 63

Indicator and warning

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lamps

The concept

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

Some lamps are checked for proper functioning and thus come on briefly when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on.

Cockpit AT A GLANCE

You can call up more information, e.g. on the cause of a malfunction and on how to respond, via Check Control, page 71.

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

Indicator lamps without text messages

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

High beams/headlamp flasher 90

Explanatory text messages

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

Front fog lamps 90

Rear fog lamp 91

Lamp flashes: DSC or DTC is regulating the drive forces in order to maintain driving stability 76

Parking brake applied 56

Engine malfunction with adverse effect on exhaust emissions 219

Cruise control 61

Turn signals 59

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Around the center console

1 Hazard warning flashers

2 Speedometer with Control Display 12

3 Radio/CD

Selecting waveband

Changing the audio source

Changing the radio station or track

Ejecting CD

4 Air conditioner or automatic climate

control 93

Temperature

Recirculated-air mode

Air distribution for air conditioner

Air distribution to the windshield

Air distribution to the upper body area

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Air distribution to the footwell

Automatic air distribution and flow rate

Maximum cooling

Cooling function

Defrosting windows

Rear window defroster

Windshield heating

Air flow rate

5 Switches in the center console

Seat heating 47

Power windows 36

MINI Convertible: central power window unit 37

Rear fog lamp 90

Front fog lamps 90

Central locking system, inside 30

6 USB audio interface 150

7 Buttons on the center console

8 Changing to a different menu on the Control

Display

9 MINI joystick 16

Move in four directions, turn or press

10 Accessing the main menu on the Control

Display 17

Around the headliner

1 Indicator/warning lamp for front passenger

airbags 86

2 Switch panel

Reading lamps 91

Color of ambient lighting 92

MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: extending and retracting spoiler manually

MINI Convertible: opening and closing the sliding/tilting roof 37

Interior lamps 91

Sport button 78

Driving stability control systems Dynamic Stability Control DSC 76 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 77

AT A GLANCE Onboard computer

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Onboard computer

Vehicle equipment

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

The concept

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

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

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

Overview of operating elements

Controls

Control Display

Notes

> When cleaning the Control Display, follow

the care instructions.

> Do not place any objects in the area of the

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

Switching Control Display off/on

1. Move the MINI joystick to the right repeat-

edly until the "Options" menu is displayed.

2. "Switch off control display"

To switch on, press the MINI joystick.

MINI joystick with buttons

Selecting menu items and carrying out settings.

1. Turning 1 and pressing 2.

1 Control Display

2 MINI joystick with buttons

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2. Tilting in four directions.

Buttons on MINI joystick

Button Function

Accessing the main menu

Changing to another menu

Operating principle

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

Opening the main menu

Press the button.

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

Selecting a menu item

Menu items displayed in white can be selected.

1. Turn the MINI joystick until the desired

menu item is highlighted.

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

The message is automatically hidden after approx. 10 seconds.

2. Press the MINI joystick.

A new menu is displayed or the function is executed.

Menu items in the Owner's Manual

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

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Changing between panels

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

> Move the MINI joystick to the left.

Current panel is closed and the previous panel is displayed.

When the button is pressed, the previous panel is reopened. The current panel is then not closed.

> Move the MINI joystick to the right.

The new panel is opened and placed on top.

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

Opening the Options menu

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

Adjusting settings

1. Select a field.

2. Turn the MINI joystick until the desired set-

ting is displayed.

3. Press the MINI joystick to confirm the set-

ting.

Activating/deactivating functions

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

Function is activated.

Function is deactivated.

Example: setting the clock

1. Press the button.

The main menu is displayed.

2. Turn the MINI joystick until "Settings" is

selected, and press the MINI joystick.

The following is displayed in the "Options" menu:

> Screen settings.

> Control options for the selected menu.

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

selected, and press the MINI joystick.

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

selected, and press the MINI joystick.

5. Turn the MINI joystick to set the hours and

press the MINI joystick.

6. Turn the MINI joystick to set the minutes and

press the MINI joystick.

Status information

1 Time

2 Telephone status

> Incoming, outgoing or missed call

> Roaming active

> Text message received

3 Reception strength of the wireless net-

work, depends on the mobile phone

4 Display for:

> Entertainment:

Radio, CD, external devices

> Telephone:

Name of the mobile phone paired with the vehicle

5 Sound output is switched off or

display for traffic bulletins:

> "TI":

Traffic bulletins are switched on.

> No display:

Traffic bulletins are switched off.

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

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Letters and numbers

Vehicle equipment

Entering letters and numbers

1. Turn the MINI joystick: select the letters or

numbers.

2. Select additional letters or numbers if

needed.

3. "OK": confirm entry.

Symbol Function

Press the MINI joystick: delete one letter or number

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

Switching between letters and numbers

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

Symbol Function

Entering letters

Entering numbers

Switching between uppercase and lowercase letters

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

Symbol Function

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

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

Enter a blank space

Wordmatch concept

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

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

> The only letters offered for entry are those

> Destination search: town/city names can be

for which data are available.

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

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Voice activation system

Vehicle equipment

The concept

> By using the voice activation system, individ-

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

> Functions that can only be used while the

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

> A special microphone on the driver's side is

part of the system.

Prerequisite

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

To set the language, see page 74.

Symbols in the Owner's Manual

{...} Say the specified commands word for word. {{...}} Indicates responses of the voice activation system.

Saying commands

Activating voice activation system

1. Press the button on the steering wheel.

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

2. Say the command.

The command appears on the Control Display.

This symbol is displayed on the Control Display when you can enter additional commands. If no further commands are possible, continue by operating the item of equipment via the onboard computer.

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Terminating or canceling voice activation system

Press the button on the steering wheel or

{Cancel}

Commands

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

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

There are short commands for functions in the main menu.

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

Having the possible commands read aloud

Having the possible commands read aloud:

{Voice commands}

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

Help for the voice activation system

Calling up Help:

{Help}

Additional commands for Help:

> {Help with examples}: information about

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

> {Help with voice activation}: information

regarding the principles behind the voice activation system is announced.

Using alternative commands

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

{Radio} or {Radio on}

Carrying out functions through short commands

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

List of voice activation system short commands, see page 254.

Opening the main menu

{Main menu}

Example: selecting the track of a CD

1. Switch on Entertainment sound output if

necessary.

2. Press the button on the steering wheel.

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

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

Setting the voice dialog

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

1. "Settings"

2. "Language/Units"

Voice activation system AT A GLANCE

3. "Speech mode:"

4. Select a setting:

> "Default"

> "Short"

Notes

For voice commands, bear in mind the following:

> Do not use the voice activation system to ini-

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

> Pronounce the commands and digits

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

> Always speak the commands in the lan-

guage of the voice activation system.

> When selecting a radio station, use the stan-

dard pronunciation of the station name.

{Select station} e.g. WPLJ

> Keep the doors and windows closed to pre-

vent interference from outside noise.

> Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while

speaking.

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CONTROLS

DRIVING TIPS

NAVIGATION

ENTERTAINMENT

COMMUNICATIONS

MOBILITY

REFERENCE

CONTROLS Opening and closing

Opening and closing

Vehicle equipment

Keys/remote controls

Buttons on the remote control

1 Opening the tailgate

2 Unlocking

3 Locking

General information

Each remote control contains a rechargeable battery that is recharged when it is in the ignition lock while the car is being driven. You should therefore use each remote control at least twice a year to maintain the charge status. In vehicles equipped with Comfort Access, the remote control contains a replaceable battery, page 36.

If more than one remote control unit is used, the settings called up and implemented depend on which remote control is recognized when the car is unlocked, refer to Personal Profile, page 26.

In addition, information about service requirements is stored in the remote control, refer to Service data in the remote control, page 218.

New remote controls

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

Integrated key

Press button 1 to release the key.

The integrated key fits the following locks:

> Driver's door, page 29

> MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster: glove com-

partment, page 98

> MINI Convertible: locking the rear seat back-

rest, page 108

> MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: opening for

loading, page 107

Personal Profile

The concept

The functions of your MINI can be set individually. By means of Personal Profiles, most of these settings are stored for the remote control currently in use. When you unlock the car, the remote control is recognized and the settings stored for it are called up and implemented.

Opening and closing CONTROLS

This means that your settings will be activated for you, even if in the meantime your car was used by someone else with another remote control and the corresponding settings.

At most three remote controls can be set for three different people. A prerequisite is that each person uses a separate remote control.

Personal Profile settings

For more information on specific settings, refer to the specified pages.

> Response of the central locking system

when the car is being unlocked 28

> Automatic locking of the vehicle 30

> Triple turn signal activation 59

> Settings for the displays on the onboard

computer, in the speedometer and in the tachometer:

> 12 h/24 h mode of the clock 70

> Date format 71

> Brightness of the Control Display 74

> Language on the Control Display 74

> Units of measure for fuel consumption,

distance covered/remaining distances and temperature 67

> Show visual warning for Park Distance Con-

trol PDC 75

> Light settings:

> Pathway lighting 89

> Daytime running lights 89

> Automatic climate control: activating/deac-

tivating the AUTO program, setting the temperature, air volume and air distribution 95

> Entertainment:

> Tone control 137

> Adjusting volume levels 137

Central locking system

The concept

The central locking system is ready for operation whenever the driver's door is closed.

The system simultaneously engages and releases the locks on the following:

> Doors

> Tailgate

> Fuel filler flap

Operating from outside

> Via the remote control

> Using the door lock

> In cars with Comfort Access, via the door

handles on the driver's and passenger's sides

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

Operating from inside

Button for central locking system, page 30.

In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the central locking system unlocks automatically. In addition, the hazard warning flashers and interior lamps come on.

Opening and closing: from outside

Persons or animals in a parked vehicle

could lock the doors from the inside. Take the key with you when you leave the vehicle so that the vehicle can be opened from the outside.<

CONTROLS Opening and closing

Using the remote control

Unlocking

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

Unlocking mode

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

1. "Settings"

2. "Door locks"

3. "Unlock button"

4. Select a menu item:

> "All doors"

Press the button once to unlock the entire vehicle.

> "Driver's door only"

Press the button once to unlock only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap. Press the button twice to unlock the entire vehicle.

Convenient opening

Press and hold the button. The power windows open. In the MINI Convertible, the windows and the sliding sunroof are opened.

In order to open the convertible top of your MINI Convertible: release button and push again until the convertible top is completely open. The side window remains open.

With Comfort Access: when you are close to the vehicle, the windows are raised after the convertible top opens if you continue pressing the

button.

Convenient closing is not possible by means of the remote control.<

Locking

Press the button.

Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if there is any person inside, because the

vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without special knowledge.<

MINI Convertible: convenient closing

When you are close to the vehicle, the remote control for Comfort Access can be used to close the convertible top and the windows.

Press and hold the button.

The convertible top and the windows are closed.

Watch during the closing process to be sure that no one is injured. Releasing the

button interrupts the closing process.<

Setting confirmation signals

To have the vehicle confirm when it has been locked or unlocked.

1. "Settings"

2. "Door locks"

Opening and closing CONTROLS

3. "Flash when lock/unlock"

4. Press the MINI joystick.

Switching on interior lamps

While the car is locked: Press the button. You can also use this function to locate your vehicle in parking garages, etc.

Unlocking the tailgate

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

When it is opened, the tailgate swings out

and up toward the rear. Make sure that adequate clearance is available before opening. To prevent accidentally locking yourself out, do not place the key down in the cargo area. If the tailgate was locked before opening, it will be locked again after it is closed. Before and after each trip, check that the tailgate has not been inadvertently unlocked.<

For US owners only

The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communications Commission regulations. Operation is governed by the following:

FCC ID: LX8766S LX8766E LX8CAS

Compliance statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

> This device must not cause harmful interfer-

ence, and

> this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the

user's authority to operate this equipment.<

Using the door lock

Malfunctions

The remote control may malfunction due to local radio waves. If this occurs, unlock and lock the car at the door lock with the integrated key.

If the car can no longer be locked with a remote control, the battery in the remote control is discharged. Use this remote control during an extended drive; this will recharge the battery, page 26.

You can set which parts of the car are unlocked, page 27.

Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if there is any person inside, because the

vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without special knowledge.<

When there is no alarm system or Comfort Access, only the driver's door is locked

with the door lock.<

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MINI W 2012 Owner's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

CONTENTS

Notes

Using this Owner's Manual

Symbols used

Vehicle equipment

Status of this Owner's Manual at time of printing

For your safety

Service and warranty

Reporting safety defects

AT A GLANCE

Cockpit

Vehicle equipment

Around the steering wheel

Displays

Around the center console

Around the headliner

Onboard computer

Vehicle equipment

The concept

Overview of operating elements

Operating principle

Status information

Letters and numbers

Vehicle equipment

Entering letters and numbers

Voice activation system

Vehicle equipment

The concept

Saying commands

Notes

CONTROLS

Opening and closing

Vehicle equipment

Keys/remote controls

Personal Profile

Central locking system

Opening and closing: from outside