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CONVERTIBLE 2009
Owners Manual
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Mini USA CONVERTIBLE 2009 Owners Manual

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

CONTENTS

The fastest way to find information on a particu­lar topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 162.
Using this Owner's Manual
4 Notes 6 Reporting safety defects
AT A GLANCE
10 Cockpit
CONTROLS
18 Opening and closing 35 Adjustments 41 Transporting children safely 44 Driving 53 Everything under control 63 Technology for driving comfort
and safety
74 Lamps 79 Climate 84 Practical interior accessories
DRIVING TIPS
92 Things to remember when driving
MOBILITY
102 Refueling 104 Wheels and tires 116 Under the bonnet 120 Maintenance 122 Care 126 Replacing components 137 Giving and receiving assistance 141 Indicator and warning lamps
REFERENCE
156 Technical data 162 From A to Z
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Notes

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

Symbols used

Indicates precautions that must be fol­lowed precisely in order to avoid the pos-
sibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.<
Indicates information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your
vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle.<
Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment.<
< Marks the end of a specific item of infor-
mation.
* Indicates special equipment, country-specific
equipment and optional accessories, as well as equipment and functions not yet available at the time of printing.
Symbols on vehicle components
Indicates that you should consult the rele­vant section of this Owner's Manual for
information on a particular part or assembly.

The individual vehicle

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

Editorial notice

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

For your safety

Maintenance and repair
Advanced technology, e.g. the use of modern materials and powerful electron-
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ics, 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 non-MINI approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones, including operation of any mobile phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna, or transceiver equipment, for instance, CBs, walkie-talkies, ham radios or sim­ilar accessories, may cause extensive damage to the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere with
the vehicle's electrical system or affect the valid­ity of the MINI Limited Warranty. See your MINI Dealer for additional information.<
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any certified automotive part.<
California Proposition 65 warning
California law requires us to issue the following warning:
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of
automobile components and parts, including components found in the interior fur­nishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro­ductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands after handling.
Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water.<

Service and warranty

We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly.
Your MINI is covered by the following wa­ranties:
> 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
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Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and designed to meet the particular operating con­ditions and homologation requirements in your
Notes
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.

Reporting safety defects

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

AT A GLANCE
CONTROLS
DRIVING TIPS
MOBILITY
REFERENCE

Cockpit

Around the steering wheel: Controls and displays

Cockpit
1 Adjusting the exterior mirrors, folding them
in and out
2
10
* 39
Parking lamps 74
Low beams 74
Automatic headlamp control
Turn signals 48
* 74
High beams 76
Headlamp flasher 48
Roadside parking lamps
Computer
* 54
* 76
3 Always Open Timer 55
4 Tachometer 12
Instrument lighting 77
Resetting the trip odometer 53
5
6
7 Ignition lock 44 8 Buttons* on steering wheel
Wiper system 49
Switching the ignition on/off and starting/stopping the engine 44
Continuing cruise control
Right: Storing speed and accelerating or decelerating
Left: Increase or reduce volume
Activating/deactivating cruise
* 52
control
Telephone
Accepting and ending a call, start­ing dialing number and redialing if no phone number is selected
*:
* of selected phone
* 51
Activating/deactivating voice activation system
Changing radio station Selecting music track Scrolling through phone book and lists with stored phone numbers
9 Horn: the entire surface
10 Adjusting the steering wheel 40
11 Releasing the bonnet 116
*
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Displays

Cockpit
1 Tachometer 53
with indicator and warning lamps 13
2 Display for
> Clock 53
> Outside temperature 53
> Current vehicle speed 53
> Indicator and warning lamps 13
3 Resetting the trip odometer 53
4 Display for
> Position of automatic transmission
> Computer
> Date of next scheduled service, and
remaining distance to be driven 58
> Odometer and trip odometer 53
> Initializing the Flat Tire Monitor
> Resetting the Tire Pressure Monitor
> Settings and information 56
> Personal Profile settings 18
5 Instrument lighting 77
6 Speedometer
with indicator and warning lamps 13
7 Fuel gauge 54
8 Radio display, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
9 Radio, refer to separate Owner's Manual
* 54
* 46
* 66
* 68
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Indicator and
warning 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.
What to do in case of a malfunction
A list of all indicator and warning lamps, as well as notes on possible causes of malfunctions and on how to respond, can be found starting on page 141.
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Around the center console

Cockpit
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1 MINI: Microphone for voice processing
* and for hands-free telephone*
system MINI Convertible: Microphone in the steer­ing column
2 Indicator/warning lamp
ger airbags 72
3
Reading lamps
* for front passen-
* 78
Automatic air distribution and flow
* 82
rate
Maximum cooling
Cooling function 80, 83
Defrosting windows
* 82
* 81, 82
Color of ambient lighting
Glass sunroof, electric
MINI Convertible: opening and clos­ing the sliding/tilting roof 30
Interior lamps 77
4 Hazard warning flashers
5 Speedometer 12
6 Drive for audio CDs
7 Switching audio sources on/off and adjust-
ing volume
8 Air conditioner or automatic climate
*
control
Temperature 80, 82
Recirculated-air mode 80, 82
Air distribution for air conditioner 81
Air distribution to the windshield
Air distribution to the upper body area
Air distribution to the footwell
* 82
* 82
* 78
* 27
* 82
Rear window defroster 80, 82
Windshield heating
Air flow rate 80, 81
9 Switches in center console
Seat heating
Power windows 28
MINI Convertible: central power window unit 29
Rear fog lamp
Fog lamps
Central locking system, inside 22
10 AUX-In port, USB-audio interface
11 Driving stability control systems
> Dynamic Stability Control DSC 64
> Dynamic Traction Control
12 Sport button
* 77
* 65
* 81, 83
* 38
* 77
DTC* 64
* 86
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AT A GLANCE

CONTROLS

CONTROLS
DRIVING TIPS
MOBILITY
REFERENCE

Opening and closing

Keys/remote controls

Remote control
Each remote control contains a rechargeable battery that is recharged when it is in the igni-
Opening and closing
tion lock while the car is being driven. You should therefore use each remote control at least twice a year to maintain the charge status. In vehicles equipped with convenient access the remote control contains a replaceable bat­tery, page 27.
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 18.
In addition, information about service require­ments is stored in the remote control, refer to Service data in the remote control, page 120.
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 22.
> MINI Convertible: Glove compartment, refer
to page 85.
> MINI Convertible: Locking the rear seat
backrest 95.

Personal Profile

The concept
The functions of your MINI can be set individu­ally. By means of Personal Profiles, most of these settings are stored for the remote control cur­rently in use. When you unlock the car, the remote control is recognized and the settings stored for it are called up and implemented.
This means that your settings will be activated for you, even if in the meantime your car was used by someone else with another remote con­trol and the corresponding settings.
At most three remote controls can be set for three different people. A prerequisite is that each person uses a separate remote control.
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Personal Profile settings
For more information on specific settings, refer to the specified pages.
> Response of the central locking system
when the car is being unlocked 19
> Automatic locking of the vehicle 22
> Triple turn signal activation 48
> Settings for the displays in the speedometer
and tachometer:
> 12h/24h mode of the clock, refer to For-
mats and units of measure 57
> Date format, refer to Formats and units
of measure 57
> Units of measure for fuel consumption,
distance covered/remaining distances and temperature, refer to Formats and units of measure 57
> Light settings:
> Pathway lighting 74
> Daytime running lamps 75
> Automatic climate control
deactivating the AUTO program, setting the temperature, air volume and air distribution 81
> Entertainment:
> Audio volume, refer to separate Owner's
Manual
> Speed-dependent volume, refer to sepa-
rate Owner's Manual
*: activating/

Central locking system

The anti-theft system is also operated at the same time. It prevents the doors from being unlocked using the lock buttons or door han­dles. The remote control can also be used to switch on/off the welcome lamps and interior lamps. The alarm system deactivated, page 24.
* is also activated or
Operating from inside
Button for central locking system, page 22.
In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the central locking system unlocks automatically. In addition, the hazard warning flashers and inte­rior lamps come on.

Opening and closing: from outside

Persons or animals in a parked vehicle
could lock the doors from the inside. Take the key with you when you leave the vehi­cle so that the vehicle can be opened from the outside.<
Using the remote control
Unlocking
Press the button. The welcome lamps and interior lamps come on.
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 door
Operating from outside
> Via the remote control
> Via the door lock > In cars with convenient access*, via the
door handles on the driver's and passen­ger's sides.
*
Unlocking mode
You can also set which parts of the car are unlocked. The setting is stored for the remote control in use.
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 44.
2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.
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3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow.
Opening and closing
sunroof* is raised. 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.
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.<
Setting confirmation signals
To have the vehicle confirm when it has been locked or unlocked.
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 44.
2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis­played.
7. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
8. Briefly press the button to select:
> Press the
button once to unlock only the driver's door and the fuel filler door. Press the button twice to unlock the en­tire vehicle.
> Press the
button once to unlock the entire vehicle.
9. Press and hold the button until the display
changes. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Convenient opening
Hold the button down. The power windows are opened and the glass
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3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6. Briefly press the button to select, arrow:
> Confirmation signal during unlocking
> Confirmation signal during locking
7. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
8. Briefly press the button to select:
>
The hazard warning flashers light up dur­ing unlocking/locking.
>
An acoustic signal sounds during unlock­ing/locking.
>
The hazard warning flashers light up and an acoustic signal locking/locking.
>
The function is deactivated.
9. Press and hold the button until the display
changes. The setting is stored.
* sounds during un-
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.
To prevent accidentally locking yourself out, do not place the key down in the cargo bay. If the tailgate was locked before opening, it will be locked again after it is closed. Before and after each trip, check that the tail­gate has not been inadvertently unlocked.<
Malfunctions
The remote control may malfunction due to local radio waves. If this occurs, unlock and lock the car at the door lock with the integrated key.
If the car can no longer be locked with a remote control, the battery in the remote control is dis­charged. Use this remote control during an extended drive; this will recharge the battery, page 18.
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.<
Unlocking the tailgate
Press the button.
When it is opened, the tailgate swings
upward and outward to the rear. Make sure that adequate clearance is available before opening.
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Using the door lock
You can set which parts of the car are unlocked, page 19.
When there is no alarm system nient access
locked with the door lock.<
To lock all doors, the fuel filler door and the tail­gate together:
Opening and closing
With the doors closed, press the interior central locking button, page 22 to lock the vehicle.
Unlocking and opening the driver or passenger door, page 22.
Locking the vehicle.
> Lock the driver's door with the integrated
key via the door lock, or
> press the safety lock button on the pas-
senger's door and close the door from the outside.
*, only the driver's door is
* or conve-
Convenient operation
With an alarm system* or convenient access*, the windows and glass sunroof ated via the door lock.
Hold the key in the position for unlocking or locking.
In the MINI Convertible, the convertible top closes first, followed by the folding sunroof, and finally the side windows close.
During the roof closing process (in case of the convertible top also during the open-
ing process) ensure no one gets pinched. Releasing the key stops the operation.<
* can be oper-
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical malfunction, the driver's door can be unlocked or locked by turn-
ing the integrated key in the door lock to the end positions.

Opening and closing: from inside

The switch locks or unlocks the doors and tail­gate when the doors are closed, but the anti­theft system is not activated. The fuel filler door remains unlocked
Unlocking and opening
> Either unlock the doors together using the
switch for the central locking system and then pull the door handle above the armrest or
> pull on the door handle of either door twice:
the first time unlocks the door, the second time opens it.
Locking
> Press the switch or
> press down the safety lock button of a door.
To prevent you from being locked out, the open driver's door cannot be locked using the lock button.
Persons or animals in a parked vehicle
could lock the doors from the inside. Take the key with you when you leave the vehi­cle so that the vehicle can be opened from the outside.<
Automatic locking
You can also set the situations in which the car locks. The setting is stored for the remote con­trol in use.
*.
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1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 44.
2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis­played.
3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow.
locks the vehicle after some time if no door has been opened.
>
The central locking system automatically locks the vehicle as soon as you drive off.
>
The central locking system automatically locks the vehicle after some time if no door has been opened, or as soon as you drive off.
>
The central locking system remains un­locked.
9. Press and hold the button until the display
changes. The setting is stored.

Tailgate

To avoid damage, make sure there is sufficient clearance before opening the
tailgate.<
Opening
In some national-market versions, the tail­gate cannot be unlocked using the remote
control unless the vehicle is unlocked first.<
7. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
8. Briefly press the button to select:
>
The central locking system automatically
Press the button in the handle, arrow, or the
button of the remote control, for an extended period. The tailgate is unlocked and can be opened.
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MINI Convertible
The maximum load that may be placed on the open trunk lid is 175 lbs/80 kg.<
The handle recesses on the interior trim panel of the tailgate make it easier to pull it down.
Manual release in the MINI Convertible
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can also unlock the tailgate manually.
1. Use the integrated key and open the back-
Opening and closing
rest 1 lock.
2. Press button 2 and fold down backrest
together with the belt strap.
3. Pull the handle, see arrow. The tailgate is
released.
Closing
Make sure that the closing path of the tailgate is clear, otherwise injuries may
occur.<

Alarm system*

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

Convenient access enables you to enter your vehicle without having to hold the remote con­trol in your hand. All you need to do is wear the remote control close to your body, e.g. in your jacket pocket. The vehicle automatically detects the remote control within the immediate vicinity or in the passenger compartment.
Convenient access supports the following functions:
> Unlocking/locking the vehicle
> Unlocking the tailgate by itself
> Starting the engine
> Convenient operation
> MINI Convertible: Convertible top operation
Repeat the opening or closing procedure, if nec­essary.<
To unlock
Press button 1.
Convenient opening with the remote control, refer to page 20.
Opening and closing
Functional requirements
> The vehicle or the tailgate can only be
locked when the vehicle detects that the remote control currently in use is outside of the vehicle.
> The vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked
again until after approx. 2 seconds.
> The engine can only be started when the
vehicle detects that the remote control is inside the vehicle.
> The doors and tailgate must be closed to be
able to operate the windows and glass sunroof.
Comparison to standard remote controls
In general, there is no difference between using convenient access or pressing the buttons on the remote control to carry out the functions mentioned above. Instructions on opening and closing are found starting on page 18.
Special features regarding the use of convenient access are described below.
If you notice a brief delay while opening or
closing the windows, the glass sunroof or the convertible top, the system is checking whether a remote control is inside the vehicle.
Locking
Press button 1.
For convenient closing, press and hold button 1. The power windows and the glass sunroof closed.
MINI Convertible: If a remote control is inside the vehicle, windows and convertible top can be opened and closed as soon as the remote is operational.
* are
Unlocking the tailgate separately
Press the button on the outside of the tailgate.
If the vehicle detects that a remote control
has been accidentally left inside the locked vehicle's cargo bay after the tailgate is closed, the tailgate will reopen slightly. The haz­ard warning flashers flash and an acoustic sig-
* sounds.<
nal
Windows and glass sunroof, electric*
If the engine is switched off, you can still operate the windows and glass sunroof so long as a door or the tailgate has not been opened.
If the doors and tailgate are closed again and the remote control is located inside the vehicle, the windows and the glass sunroof can be operated again.
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Insert the remote control into the ignition lock to
be able to operate the windows or glass sunroof when the engine is switched off and the doors are open.
Switching on radio readiness
Switch on radio readiness by briefly pressing the start/stop button, page 44.
Do not depress the brake or the clutch, otherwise the engine will start.<
Starting the engine
The engine can be started or the ignition can be switched on when a remote control is inside the vehicle. It is not necessary to insert a remote control into the ignition lock, page 44.
Warning lamps
The warning lamp comes on when an attempt is made to start the engine: the
engine cannot be started. The remote control is not inside the vehicle or is malfunc­tioning. Take the remote control with you inside the vehicle or have it checked. If necessary, insert another remote control into the ignition lock.
The warning lamp comes on when the
engine is running: the remote control is
no longer inside the vehicle. After the engine is switched off, the engine can only be restarted within approx. 10 seconds.
The indicator lamp comes on: replace
the battery in the remote control.
Switching off the engine in cars with automatic transmission
The engine can only be switched off when the selector lever is in position P, page 45. To switch the engine off when the selector lever is in position N, the remote control must be in the ignition lock.
Before driving a vehicle with automatic transmission into a car wash
1. Insert remote control into ignition lock.
2. Depress the brake.
3. Move the selector lever to position N.
4. Switch off the engine.
The vehicle can roll.
Malfunction
Convenient access may malfunction due to local radio waves.
If this happens, open or close the vehicle via the buttons on the remote control or using the inte­grated key. Insert the remote control into the ignition lock and start the engine.
Replacing the battery
The remote control for convenient access con­tains a battery that will need to be replaced from time to time.
1. Remove the cover.
2. Insert the new battery with the plus side fac-
ing up.
3. Press the cover on to close.
Take the old battery to a battery collection point or to your MINI Dealer.<

Glass sunroof, electric*

To prevent injuries, exercise care when
closing the glass sunroof and keep it in your field of vision until it is shut. Take the key with you when you leave the car, otherwise children could operate the sunroof and possibly injure themselves.<
REFERENCE AT A GLANCECONTROLSDRIVING TIPSMOBILITY
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Raising
> Press the switch backward to the resistance
point and hold it there. Both glass sunroofs are raised. Releasing the switch stops the movement.
> With the ignition switched on, press the
switch backward beyond the resistance
Opening and closing
point. Both closed sunroofs are raised fully. Pressing again stops the movement.
Opening, closing
With the ignition switched on and the glass sun­roof raised, press the switch backward and hold it there. The front glass sunroof opens. The rear glass sunroof is closed. Releasing the switch stops the movement.
The glass sunroof can be closed in the same way by pressing the switch forward.
The front glass sunroof remains in a raised posi­tion. The rear glass sunroof is raised. Pressing on the switch again closes both sunroofs com­pletely.
Convenient operation via door lock or conve­nient access, refer to page 20, 22, 26.
your MINI recommends that you have this work done by your MINI Dealer.

Windows

To prevent injuries, exercise care when
closing the windows. Take the remote control with you when you leave the car, otherwise children could operate the electric windows and possibly injure them­selves.<
If, after a window is opened and closed
several times in close succession, the win­dow can only be closed and not opened, the sys­tem is overheated. Let the system cool for sev­eral minutes with the ignition switched on or the engine running.<
Opening
> Press the switch downwards.
The window opens until you release the switch.
> Tap the switch downwards.
As so on as the remote is r eady, the windows will open automatically. Tap the switch again to stop the opening movement.
Roller sun blind
The roller sun blind can be opened and closed independently of the glass sunroof.
Following interruptions in electrical power supply
After a power failure, there is a possibility that the glass sunroof can only be raised. In this case, have the system initialized. The manufacturer of
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MINI: Closing
The window can be closed in the same way by pressing the switch up.
MINI Convertible: Closing
In order to close the window, press the switch up. The window closes until you release the switch.
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