Get CONTROLS -> Opening and closing (key fob battery replacement) Guide for Mini Clubman SUV Second Generation (2015-2024)

CONTROLS

Opening and closing

Safety information

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, coun-

try-specific and optional equipment offered

with the series. It also describes features

and functions that are not necessarily avail-

able in the vehicle, e.g., due to the selected

options or country versions. This also ap-

plies to safety-related functions and sys-

tems. When using these functions and sys-

tems, the applicable laws and regulations

must be observed.

Warning

The vehicle key has a button cell battery.

Batteries or button cell batteries can be

swallowed and lead to serious or fatal in-

juries within two hours, for example due

to internal burns or chemical burns. There

is a risk of injury or danger to life. Keep

the vehicle key and batteries out of reach

of children. Immediately seek medical help

if there is any suspicion that a battery or

button cell battery has been swallowed or

is located in any part of the body.

Vehicle key

General information

Warning

Two vehicle keys are included in the scope

of delivery, each containing an integrated

key.

People or animals in the vehicle can lock

the doors from the inside and lock them-

selves in. In this case, the vehicle cannot

be opened from the outside. There is a risk

of injury. Take the vehicle key with you

so that the vehicle can be opened from the

outside.

Each vehicle key contains a replaceable bat-

tery, refer to page 63.

Depending on the equipment and country

version, various settings, refer to page 73,

can be configured for the button functions.

A personal driver profile, refer to page 71,

for each vehicle key is stored in the vehicle.

Warning

Unattended children or animals in the ve-

hicle can cause the vehicle to move and

endanger themselves and traffic, for in-

stance due to the following actions:

To provide information on maintenance rec-

ommendations, the service data is stored in

the vehicle key, refer to page 281.

To prevent possible locking in of the vehicle

key, take the vehicle key with you when

exiting the vehicle.

–

Pressing the Start/Stop button.

Releasing the parking brake.

Opening and closing the doors or

windows.

–

Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

60

Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7B0F2 - II/23

Opening and closing

CONTROLS

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.

–

The driver's seat is set to the last seat

position saved in the driver profile. This

function must be activated in the set-

tings, refer to page 73.

The interior lights, refer to page 151,

and the MINI logo projection are

switched on, provided that the interior

lights were not switched off manually.

Overview

–

Depending on the settings, the welcome

light and pathway lighting, refer to

page 148, are switched on.

The alarm system, refer to page 75, is

switched off.

The lighting functions may depend on the

ambient brightness.

1

2

3

Unlocking

Locking

Convenient opening

Press and hold the button on the

vehicle key after unlocking.

Open split doors

Panic mode

4

The windows and the glass sunroof are

opened, as long as the button on the vehicle

key is pressed.

Unlocking

Press the button on the vehicle key.

Locking

1. Close the driver's door.

Depending on the settings, refer to

page 73, the following access points are

unlocked.

2.

Press the button on the vehicle

key.

–

Driver's door and fuel filler flap.

The following functions are executed:

Press the button on the vehicle key

again to unlock the other vehicle access

points.

–

All doors, the split doors, and the fuel

filler flap are locked.

Locking is confirmed by the turn signals

and the horn. This function must be acti-

vated in the settings, refer to page 73.

–

All doors, the split doors, and fuel filler

flap.

In addition, the following functions are exe-

cuted:

–

The alarm system, refer to page 75, is

switched on.

–

Unlocking is confirmed by the turn sig-

nals and the horn. This function must

be activated in the settings, refer to

page 73.

If the engine or ignition is still switched

on when you lock the vehicle, the vehicle

horn honks twice. In this case, the engine

or ignition must be switched off by means

of the Start/Stop button.

–

The settings stored in the driver profile,

refer to page 71, are applied.

61

Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7B0F2 - II/23

CONTROLS

Opening and closing

whether the split doors can be opened with

the vehicle key and how the vehicle doors

will respond to this. To perform settings,

refer to page 73.

With Comfort Access: convenient

closing

Safety information

When the trailer socket occupied, the split

doors cannot be opened with the vehicle

key or with the button in the car's interior.

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.

Safety information

Warning

Body parts can be jammed when operating

the split doors. There is a risk of injury.

Make sure that the area of movement of

the split doors is clear during opening and

closing.

Closing

Press and hold the button on the

vehicle key in close range to the

vehicle.

The windows and the glass sunroof are

closed, as long as the button on the vehicle

key is pressed.

NOTICE

The split doors swivel back and to the side

when they open. There is a risk of damage

to property. Make sure that the area of

movement of the split doors is clear during

opening and closing.

Switch on interior lights and

courtesy lights

Press the button on the vehicle key

with the vehicle locked.

The MINI logo projection is also switched

on.

Warning

Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the

windows and heating elements while driv-

ing. There is a risk of injury or risk of

damage to property. Cover the edges and

ensure that pointed objects do not hit the

windows.

These functions are not available if the inte-

rior lights were switched off manually.

The lighting functions may depend on the

ambient brightness.

After locking, wait 10 seconds before

pressing the button again.

Opening

Split Doors

1.

Press the button on the vehicle

key for approx. 1 second.

General information

To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehi-

cle, do not place the vehicle key in the cargo

area.

The right side of the split doors opens.

2.

Press the button on the vehicle

key again for approx. 1 second.

Depending on the vehicle equipment and

country version, it is possible to specify

The left side of the split doors opens.

62

Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7B0F2 - II/23

Opening and closing

CONTROLS

3. Slide the integrated key in the cover of

the battery compartment and raise the

cover.

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 sec-

onds.

–

Briefly press the button on the vehicle

key three times in succession.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

Replacing the battery

4. Push battery in arrow direction using a

pointed object and lift it out.

NOTICE

Improper batteries in a battery-operated

device can damage the device. There is a

risk of damage to property. Always replace

the discharged battery with a battery with

the same voltage, the same size and the

same specification.

1. Remove the integrated key from the ve-

hicle key, refer to page 65.

5. Insert a type CR 2032 3V battery with

the positive side facing up.

2. Slide the integrated key into the open-

ing and raise the cover.

6. Insert lid and cover.

The battery compartment is accessible.

7. Push the integrated key into the vehicle

key until it engages.

Have old batteries disposed of by

an authorized service center or an-

other qualified service center or re-

pair shop, or take them to a collection point.

Additional vehicle keys

Additional vehicle keys are available from

an authorized service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop.

Loss of vehicle keys

A lost vehicle key can be disabled and re-

placed by an authorized service center or

63

Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7B0F2 - II/23

CONTROLS

Opening and closing

another qualified service center or repair

shop.

Starting the engine via emergency

detection of the Vehicle key

Malfunction

General information

A Check Control message is displayed.

Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may

malfunction under the following circum-

stances:

–

The battery of the vehicle key is dis-

charged. For replacing the battery, refer

to page 63.

It is not possible to start the engine if the

vehicle key has not been detected.

Fault of the radio link from transmission

towers or other equipment with high

transmitting power.

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 instru-

ment cluster.

Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal

objects.

Do not transport the vehicle key to-

gether with metal objects.

2. If the vehicle key is detected:

Start the engine within 10 seconds.

–

Fault of the radio link from mobile

phones or other electronic devices in di-

rect proximity to the vehicle key.

If the vehicle key is not recognized, slightly

change the position of the vehicle key and

repeat the procedure.

Do not carry the vehicle key in close

proximity to other electronic devices.

Frequently Asked Questions

What precautions can be taken to be able to

open a vehicle, despite accidentally locking

in the vehicle key?

–

Fault of radio transmission by a charg-

ing process of mobile devices, for in-

stance charging of a mobile phone.

The vehicle key is in direct proximity of

the wireless charging tray.

–

The options provided by the Remote

Services of the MINI Connected app in-

clude the ability to lock and unlock a

vehicle.

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 65.

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.

64

Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7B0F2 - II/23

Opening and closing

CONTROLS

To do this, slide the integrated key into

the opening to the stop from below and

remove the cover cap.

Integrated key

General information

The driver's door can be locked and un-

locked without the vehicle key using the

integrated key.

Safety information

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 external

door handle.

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.

Removing

The alarm system is triggered when the

door is opened, if the vehicle has been un-

locked via the door lock.

Buttons for the central locking

system

General information

In the event of a severe accident, the vehi-

cle is automatically unlocked. The hazard

warning system and interior lights come on.

Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the

integrated key, arrow 2.

Locking/unlocking via the door

lock

1. Remove cover cap on the door lock.

65

Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7B0F2 - II/23

CONTROLS

Opening and closing

Overview

Comfort Access

Principle

The vehicle can be accessed without operat-

ing the vehicle key.

Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in

your pants pocket, is sufficient.

The vehicle automatically detects the vehi-

cle key when it is in close proximity or in

the interior.

Buttons for the central locking system.

General information

Comfort Access supports the following

functions:

Locking

Press the button with the front

doors closed.

–

Unlocking and locking the vehicle.

Convenient closing.

–

The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

Opening split doors.

The vehicle is not secured against theft

when locking.

Open split doors with no-touch activa-

tion.

Unlocking

This function is not available in vehicles

with a trailer hitch.

Press the button.

Functional requirements

–

To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must

be outside of the vehicle near the doors.

Opening

–

Press button to unlock the

doors together, and then pull the door

handle above the armrest.

–

The next unlocking and locking cycle

is not possible until after approx. 2 sec-

onds.

–

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.

66

Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7B0F2 - II/23

Opening and closing

CONTROLS

Unlocking

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.

Press the button on the door handle of the

driver's or front passenger door.

Closing

Depending on the settings, refer to

page 73, only the driver's door and the

fuel filler flap may be unlocked. Unlike

when unlocking using the vehicle key,

pressing the button on the door handle

again does not unlock the other vehicle ac-

cess points. Rather, the vehicle is locked

again.

If the vehicle was locked automatically af-

ter driving off or using the central locking

system button from the inside, note the

following: If a door on a locked vehicle

is opened from the inside using the door

opener, pressing the button on the door

handle will first lock the vehicle again. To

unlock, press the button on the door handle

again.

Press and hold down the button on the ex-

ternal door handle of the driver's or front

passenger door.

In addition to locking, the windows and

glass sunroof will be closed.

Open split doors

General information

If the split doors are opened via Comfort

Access, locked doors are not unlocked.

Locking

To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehi-

cle, do not place the vehicle key in the cargo

area.

Press the button on the door handle of the

driver's or front passenger door.

67

Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7B0F2 - II/23

CONTROLS

Opening and closing

Safety information

Warning

Touchless opening of split doors

Principle

The split doors can be opened with no-touch

activation using the vehicle key you are

carrying. Two sensors detect a forward-di-

rected foot movement in the center of the

rear area and the split doors open.

Body parts can be jammed when operating

the split doors. There is a risk of injury.

Make sure that the area of movement of

the split doors is clear during opening and

closing.

General information

To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehi-

cle, do not place the vehicle key in the cargo

area.

NOTICE

The split doors swivel back and to the side

when they open. There is a risk of damage

to property. Make sure that the area of

movement of the split doors is clear during

opening and closing.

This function is not available in vehicles

with a trailer hitch or with a rear-mounted

luggage rack preparation.

If the vehicle key is in the sensor area, the

split doors may open or close inadvertently

if you unintentionally move your foot or if a

foot movement is detected.

Warning

Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the

windows and heating elements while driv-

ing. There is a risk of injury or risk of

damage to property. Cover the edges and

ensure that pointed objects do not hit the

windows.

The sensor has an approximate range of

5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear area.

If the split doors are opened with no-touch

activation, locked doors are not unlocked.

Contactless opening of the split doors must

be activated in the settings.

Opening

Safety information

Warning

During no-touch activation, vehicle parts

may be touched, such as the hot exhaust

system. There is a risk of injury. When

moving your foot, make sure you have a

firm stance and do not touch the vehicle.

First press button in right-hand handle, ar-

row 1, then press button in left-hand han-

dle, arrow 2.

68

Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7B0F2 - II/23

Opening and closing

CONTROLS

back. With this movement, the leg must

pass through the ranges of both sensors.

Warning

Body parts can be jammed when operating

the split doors. There is a risk of injury.

Make sure that the area of movement of

the split doors is clear during opening and

closing.

NOTICE

The split doors swivel back and to the side

when they open. There is a risk of damage

to property. Make sure that the area of

movement of the split doors is clear during

opening and closing.

Opening

1. Perform the foot movement described

earlier.

The right side of the split doors opens.

2. After complete opening of the right side,

make a second foot movement in order

to open the left side of the split doors.

Settings

1. "My MINI"

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. "Doors/Key"

Before the opening, the hazard warning sys-

tem flashes.

4. "Tailgate"

System limits

5. Select the desired setting:

"Open by foot movement"

The detection of the foot movement may be

limited due to the following external condi-

tions:

Contactless opening of the split doors is

switched on or off.

–

Ice, snow or slush on the rear of the

vehicle.

Performing the foot movement

–

Dirt or road salt on the rear of the vehi-

cle.

1. Stand in the middle behind the vehicle

at approx. one arm's length away from

the rear of the vehicle.

Movement in the range of the sensors may

cause unintended opening or closing of the

cargo area, for instance due to water run-

ning down when cleaning the vehicle or

with heavy rainfall. To prevent such unin-

tended opening or closing of the cargo area

in such cases, keep the vehicle key at a suf-

ficient distance from the rear of the vehicle.

2. Wave a foot under the vehicle in the

driving direction and immediately pull it

Malfunction

Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may

malfunction under the following circum-

stances:

69

Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7B0F2 - II/23

CONTROLS

Opening and closing

–

The battery of the vehicle key is dis-

charged. For replacing the battery, refer

to page 63.

Safety information

Warning

Fault of the radio link from transmission

towers or other equipment with high

transmitting power.

Body parts can be jammed when operating

the split doors. There is a risk of injury.

Make sure that the area of movement of

the split doors is clear during opening and

closing.

Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal

objects.

Do not transport the vehicle key to-

gether with metal objects.

–

Fault of the radio link from mobile

phones or other electronic devices in di-

rect proximity to the vehicle key.

NOTICE

The split doors swivel back and to the side

when they open. There is a risk of damage

to property. Make sure that the area of

movement of the split doors is clear during

opening and closing.

Do not carry the vehicle key in close

proximity to other electronic devices.

Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the

locking request detection on the door han-

dles.

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 65.

Warning

Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the

windows and heating elements while driv-

ing. There is a risk of injury or risk of

damage to property. Cover the edges and

ensure that pointed objects do not hit the

windows.

Split Doors

General information

To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehi-

cle, do not place the vehicle key in the cargo

area.

Opening from the outside

Depending on the vehicle equipment and

country version, it is possible to specify

whether the split doors can be opened with

the vehicle key and how the vehicle doors

will respond to this. To perform settings,

refer to page 73.

When the trailer socket occupied, the split

doors cannot be opened with the vehicle

key or with the button in the car's interior.

–

Without Comfort Access: unlock vehicle.

With Comfort Access: unlock the vehi-

cle or have the vehicle key with you.

Use the button in the handle to com-

pletely open first the right side, ar-

70

Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7B0F2 - II/23

Opening and closing

CONTROLS

row 1, and then the left side of the split

doors, arrow 2.

Press and hold the button on the

General information

There are three driver profiles with which

personal vehicle settings can be stored. Ev-

ery vehicle key has been assigned one of

these driver profiles.

–

vehicle key for approx. 1 sec-

ond.

Depending on the setting, the doors may

also be unlocked. Unlocking using the

vehicle key, refer to page 62.

If the vehicle is unlocked using the vehi-

cle key, the assigned personal driver profile

will be activated. All settings stored in the

driver profile are automatically applied.

The right side of the split doors opens.

If several drivers use their own vehicle

keys, the vehicle will apply the personal set-

tings 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.

Press and hold the button on

the vehicle key again for approx.

1 second.

The left side of the split doors opens.

Opening from the inside

Changes to the settings are automatically

stored in the driver profile currently acti-

vated.

With Steptronic transmission:

With the vehicle stationary, press

the button in the driver's footwell.

If another driver profile is selected via the

Central Information Display (CID), the set-

tings stored in it will be applied automati-

cally. The new driver profile is assigned to

the vehicle key that is currently in use.

If the vehicle is locked, selector lever posi-

tion P must be engaged first.

With manual transmission:

With the vehicle stationary, press

the button in the driver's footwell twice in

quick succession.

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 pro-

files.

The right split door opens. Press button

again to open the left split door as well.

Functional requirements

Closing

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.

To close the split doors, first close the left

side, then the right side.

This is the case when:

Driver profiles

–

The driver is only carrying his or her

own vehicle key.

Principle

In the driver profiles, individual settings for

several drivers can be stored and called up

again when required.

–

The driver unlocks the vehicle.

The driver gets into the vehicle through

the driver's door.

71

Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7B0F2 - II/23

CONTROLS

Opening and closing

–

All settings stored in the selected driver

profile are automatically applied.

Settings

The settings, for instance for the following

systems and functions, are stored in the ac-

tive profile. The scope of storable settings

depends on country and equipment.

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 be valid for both vehicle

keys.

–

Unlocking and locking.

Lights.

Radio.

Instrument cluster.

Programmable memory buttons.

Volumes, sound.

Control display.

Using a guest profile

The guest profile is for individual settings

that are stored in none of the three personal

driver profiles.

Climate control.

Navigation.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

Park Distance Control.

Rearview camera.

Head-up display.

MINI Driving Modes.

Intelligent Safety.

2. "Driver profiles"

3. "Drive off (guest)"

4. "OK"

The guest profile cannot be renamed. It is

not assigned to the vehicle key currently in

use.

Driver's seat position, exterior mirror

position.

Both the positions saved via the seat

memory and the last position set are

saved.

Renaming a driver profile

A personal name can be assigned to the

active driver profile to avoid confusion be-

tween the driver profiles.

Profile management

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Selecting a driver profile

1.

"My MINI"

Regardless of the vehicle key in use, a dif-

ferent driver profile may be activated. This

allows you to call up personal vehicle set-

tings, even if you did not unlock the vehicle

with your own vehicle key.

2. "Driver profiles"

3. Select driver profile.

The driver profile marked with this

icon can be renamed.

4. "Change driver profile name"

5. Enter profile name.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

6.

Select the icon.

2. "Driver profiles"

3. Select driver profile.

4. "OK"

72

Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7B0F2 - II/23

Opening and closing

CONTROLS

The driver profile marked with this

icon can be overwritten.

Resetting a driver profile

The settings of the driver profile currently

in use are reset to their factory settings.

4. "Import driver profile (USB)"

Select USB storage device as needed.

5. Select the driver profile to be imported.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

2. "Driver profiles"

Displaying driver profiles during start

The driver profiles can be displayed at each

startup to select the desired profile.

3. Select driver profile.

The driver profile marked with this

icon can be reset.

4. "Reset driver profile"

5. "OK"

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

2. "Driver profiles"

3. "Show driver profiles at startup"

Exporting driver profiles

Most settings of the active driver profile

can be exported.

System limits

A clear assignment between the vehicle key

and driver may not be possible in the fol-

lowing cases, for example.

Exporting is helpful when storing and re-

trieving personal settings, for instance

prior to a workshop visit. The stored driver

profiles can be taken into another vehicle.

–

The front passenger unlocks the vehicle

with his or her own vehicle key, but

another person is driving.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

–

The driver unlocks the vehicle via Com-

fort Access and has multiple vehicle

keys with him or her.

2. "Driver profiles"

3. Select driver profile.

–

The driver changes, but the vehicle is

not locked and unlocked.

The driver profile marked with this

icon can be exported.

Multiple vehicle keys are located in the

outer area of the vehicle.

4. "Export driver profile (USB)"

Select USB storage device as needed.

Importing driver profiles

Profiles stored on a USB device can be im-

ported via the USB port.

Settings

General information

Depending on the package and country ver-

sion, various settings are available for the

vehicle key functions.

The existing settings of the active driver

profile are overwritten with the settings of

the imported driver profile.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

These settings are stored for the driver pro-

file, refer to page 71, currently used.

1.

"My MINI"

2. "Driver profiles"

3. Select the driver profile to overwrite.

73

Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7B0F2 - II/23

CONTROLS

Opening and closing

Depending on the vehicle equipment and

Unlocking

country version, this setting may not be of-

fered.

Doors

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Adjusting the last seat and mirror

position

1.

"My MINI"

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. "Doors/Key"

1.

"My MINI"

4. "Driver's door" or "All doors"

5. Select the desired setting:

2. "Driver profiles"

3. Select driver profile.

–

"Driver's door only"

The setting can be made for the

driver profile marked with this icon.

Only the driver's door and the fuel

filler flap are unlocked. Pressing

again unlocks the entire vehicle.

4. "Last seat position automatic"

When the vehicle is unlocked, the driver's

seat and exterior mirrors resume their last

set positions.

–

"All doors"

The entire vehicle is unlocked.

The most recent position is independent of

the positions saved via the seat memory.

Split doors

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Automatic locking

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. "Doors/Key"

4.

1.

"My MINI"

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. "Doors/Key"

The text next to the icon indicates the

current setting.

4. Select the desired setting:

5. Select the desired setting:

–

"Lock automatically"

–

"Split Rear Doors"

The vehicle locks automatically after

a while if no door is opened after

unlocking.

Only the split doors are opened.

"Split Rear Doors and door(s)"

–

"Lock after starting to drive"

The split doors are opened and the

doors unlocked.

The vehicle locks automatically after

you drive off.

–

"Split doors open only when the

vehicle has first been unlocked"

Automatic unlocking

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

The vehicle must be unlocked before

the split doors can be used with the

vehicle key.

1.

"My MINI"

"Button lock"

2. "Vehicle settings"

It is not possible to use the split

doors via the vehicle key.

74

Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7B0F2 - II/23

Opening and closing

CONTROLS

–

Improper use of the socket for OBD on-

board diagnostics.

3. "Doors/Key"

4. "Unlock at end of trip"

Locking the vehicle while a device is

connected to the diagnostic socket. For

socket for the OBD on-board diagnos-

tics, refer to page 282.

After the engine is switched off

by pressing the Start/Stop button,

the locked vehicle is automatically un-

locked.

The alarm system signals these changes vis-

ually and acoustically:

Confirmation signals from the

vehicle

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

–

Acoustic alarm:

Depending on local regulations, the

acoustic alarm may be suppressed.

1.

"My MINI"

–

Optical alarm:

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. "Doors/Key"

By flashing of the hazard warning sys-

tem and headlights, where required.

Do not modify the system to ensure func-

tion of the alarm system.

4. Deactivate or activate the desired con-

firmation signals.

–

"Flash for lock/unlock"

Overview

Unlocking is signaled by flashing

twice, locking by flashing once.

–

With alarm system:

"Acoustic signal for lock/unlock"

Unlocking is signaled by one honk of

the horn.

Alarm system

Indicator light in the roof fin.

General information

When the vehicle is locked, the vehi-

cle alarm system reacts to the following

changes:

–

Unauthorized opening of a door, the

hood or the split doors.

–

Movements in the vehicle interior.

Changes in the vehicle inclination, such

as during attempts at stealing a wheel or

when towing the vehicle.

Indicator light on the interior mirror.

–

Disconnected battery voltage.

75

Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7B0F2 - II/23

CONTROLS

Opening and closing

split doors are not correctly closed. Cor-

Turning on/off

rectly closed access points are secured.

The alarm system is switched on or off as

soon as the vehicle is locked with the vehi-

cle key or unlocked or locked via Comfort

Access.

Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm

sensor are not active, as doors, hood,

or trunk lid are not correctly closed. Cor-

rectly 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.

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.

–

The indicator light goes out after un-

locking:

The vehicle has not been tampered with.

End alarm, refer to page 77.

The indicator light flashes after unlock-

ing until the engine ignition is switched

on, but no longer than approx. 5 mi-

nutes:

Opening the split doors with the

alarm system switched on

The split doors can be opened even when

the alarm system is switched on.

An alarm has been deployed.

After the split doors are closed, they are

locked and monitored again when the doors

are locked. The hazard warning system

flashes once.

Tilt alarm sensor

The inclination of the vehicle is monitored.

The alarm system responds in situations

such as attempts to steal a wheel or when

the vehicle is towed.

Panic mode

You can trigger the alarm system if you find

yourself in a dangerous situation.

Interior motion sensor

The vehicle interior is monitored.

–

Press the button on the vehicle

key and hold for at least 3 sec-

onds.

The alarm system responds when movement

is detected in the vehicle interior.

The windows and the glass sunroof must be

closed for the system to function properly.

–

Briefly press the button on the vehicle

key three times in succession.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

Avoiding unintentional alarms

General information

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion

sensor can trigger an alarm, although no

unauthorized action occurred.

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:

Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:

–

In car washes.

In duplex garages.

Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm

sensor are not active, as doors, hood, or

76

Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7B0F2 - II/23

Opening and closing

CONTROLS

–

During transport on trains carrying ve-

hicles, at sea or on a trailer.

Safety information

–

With animals in the vehicle.

Warning

When the vehicle is locked after start of

refueling.

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 travel path of the win-

dows is clear during opening and closing.

The tilt alarm sensor and the interior mo-

tion sensor can be switched off in such sit-

uations.

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and

interior motion sensor

Overview

Press the button on the vehicle key

within 10 seconds as soon as the

vehicle is locked.

The indicator light illuminates for approx.

2 seconds and then continues to flash.

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion

sensor are switched off until the vehicle is

locked again.

Power windows.

Safety switch.

Ending the alarm

–

Unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key.

–

Unlock the vehicle with the integrated

key and switch on the ignition using the

emergency detection of the vehicle key,

refer to page 64.

Opening

–

With Comfort Access: if you have the

vehicle key with you, unlock the vehicle

using the button on the driver's side or

front passenger side door.

–

Press the switch to the resistance

point.

The window opens while the switch is

being held.

–

Press the switch beyond the re-

sistance point.

Power windows

The window opens automatically. Press-

ing the switch again stops the motion.

General information

If an accident of a certain severity occurs,

the windows are automatically closed ex-

cept a gap.

Convenient opening with the vehicle key,

refer to page 61.

77

Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7B0F2 - II/23

CONTROLS

Opening and closing

Closing without the jam protection

system

In case of danger from the outside or if

icing might prevent normal closing, proceed

as follows:

Closing

–

Pull the switch to the resistance

point.

The window closes while the switch is

being held.

1.

2.

Pull the switch past the resistance

point and hold it there.

–

Pull the switch beyond the resist-

ance point.

The window closes with limited jam

protection. If the closing force exceeds

a specific threshold, closing is inter-

rupted.

The window closes automatically if the

door is closed. Pulling the switch again

stops the motion.

Convenient closing with the vehicle key, re-

fer to page 62.

Pull the switch past the resistance

point again within approx. 4 seconds

and hold it there.

Closing via Comfort Access, refer to

page 67.

The window closes without jam protec-

tion.

Jam protection system

Principle

Safety switch

The jam protection prevents objects or body

parts becoming jammed between the door

frame and window while a window is being

closed.

General information

The safety switch can be used to pre-

vent children, for instance, from opening

and closing the rear windows using the

switches in the rear.

General information

If an accident of a certain severity occurs,

the safety function is switched off automati-

cally.

If resistance or a blockage is detected while

a window is being closed, the closing action

is interrupted.

Turning on/off

Safety information

Press the button.

Warning

The LED illuminates if the safety

function is switched on.

Accessories on the windows such as an-

tennas can impact jam protection. There is

a risk of injury. Do not install accessories

in the area of movement of the windows.

Malfunction

General information

In certain situations a window can only be

operated to a limited extent.

–

After a power interruption during the

opening or closing process, the window

78

Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7B0F2 - II/23

Opening and closing

can only be operated to a limited extent.

CONTROLS

Panoramic glass sunroof

The system must be initialized in this

case.

General information

In the event of a severe accident, the glass

sunroof is automatically closed.

–

The power window motors are equip-

ped with overheating protection. If a

window is opened and closed several

times within a short period of time, the

overheating protection switches the mo-

tor 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.

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.

In this case: allow the power window

motor to cool down.

Initializing the system

The system can be initialized when the ve-

hicle is stationary and the engine is run-

ning.

Overview

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 travel path of the win-

dows is clear during opening and closing.

Tilting the glass sunroof

1. Open the affected window completely.

Press back the switch up to

or beyond the resistance point

and release it.

2.

3.

Pull the switch to the resistance

point and hold.

The window closes.

The glass sunroof is raised.

Continue holding the switch

pulled to the resistance point.

Opening glass sunroof

The window opens and closes once or

twice after approx. 15 seconds, depend-

ing on the vehicle's equipment.

When the glass sunroof is closed

Press the switch back beyond

the resistance point and re-

lease it twice.

4. Release switch.

The glass sunroof is opened.

79

Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7B0F2 - II/23

CONTROLS

Opening and closing

Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

The glass sunroof is closed.

Pressing the switch again stops the mo-

tion.

With the glass sunroof completely

raised

With the glass sunroof completely

raised

–

Slide switch back to the re-

sistance point and hold.

Press the switch forward be-

yond the resistance point and

release it.

The glass sunroof is

opened as long as the

switch is pressed.

The glass sunroof is closed.

–

Press the switch back beyond the resist-

ance point and release it.

The glass sunroof is opened.

Opening/closing the sun protection

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 auto-

matic function initially only opens the glass

sunroof up to this comfort position.

Pressing the switch again opens the glass

sunroof fully.

Use the handle to slide the sun protection

into the desired position.

Closing glass sunroof

Jam protection system

Principle

The jam protection prevents objects or body

parts from becoming jammed between the

roof frame and glass sunroof while the glass

sunroof is closing.

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.

General information

–

Press the switch forward beyond the re-

sistance point and release it.

If resistance or a blockage is detected while

the glass sunroof is being closed, the clos-

ing action is interrupted.

The glass sunroof is closed and stops in

the raised position.

The glass sunroof opens slightly.

Pressing the switch again stops the mo-

tion.

–

Press the switch forward beyond the re-

sistance point and release it twice.

80

Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7B0F2 - II/23

Opening and closing

CONTROLS

Closing without the jam protection

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 ex-

ceeds a specific threshold, closing is in-

terrupted.

2. Push the switch forward again past the

resistance point and hold until the glass

sunroof closes without jam protection.

Make sure that the closing path is clear.

Initializing after a power

interruption

After a power interruption during the open-

ing 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 per-

formed by an authorized service center or

another qualified service center or repair

shop.

81

Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7B0F2 - II/23

CONTROLS -> Opening and closing (key fob battery replacement) for Your Mini Clubman SUV Second Generation (2015-2024)

Related Topics

Popular Owner Manuals

Latest Owner Manuals