2006-2015 Mini Cooper 2 Door CONTROLS User Manual
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CONTROLS for Your Mini Cooper 2 Door Second Generation (2006-2015)

AT A GLANCE  
CONTROLS  
CONTROLS  
DRIVING TIPS  
MOBILITY  
REFERENCE  
Opening and closing  
Integrated key  
Keys/remote controls  
Press button 1 to release the key.  
Remote control  
The integrated key fits the following locks:  
Each remote control contains a rechargeable  
battery that is recharged when it is in the igni-  
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 Comfort Access*, the  
remote control contains a replaceable battery,  
page 27.  
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Driver's door, page 22.  
Personal Profile  
The concept  
The functions of your MINI can be set individu-  
ally. By means of Personal Profiles, most of these  
settings are stored for the remote control cur-  
rently in use. When you unlock the car, the  
remote control is recognized and the settings  
stored for it are called up and implemented.  
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.  
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 con-  
trol and the corresponding settings.  
In addition, information about service require-  
ments is stored in the remote control, refer to  
Service data in the remote control, page 108.  
At most three remote controls can be set for  
three different people. A prerequisite is that  
each person uses a separate remote control.  
New remote controls  
Your MINI dealer can supply new remote con-  
trols as additional units or as replacements in the  
event of loss.  
Personal Profile settings  
For more information on specific settings, refer  
to the specified pages.  
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Response of the central locking system  
when the car is being unlocked 19  
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Automatic locking of the vehicle 22  
Triple turn signal activation 42  
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Settings for the displays in the speedometer  
and tachometer:  
unlocked using the lock buttons or door han-  
dles. 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 24.  
> 12h/24h mode of the clock, refer to For-  
mats and units of measure 51  
> Date format, refer to Formats and units  
of measure 51  
Operating from inside  
> Units of measure for fuel consumption,  
distance covered/remaining distances  
and temperature, refer to Formats and  
units of measure 51  
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 inte-  
rior lamps come on.  
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Light settings:  
> Pathway lighting 66  
> Daytime running lights 67  
Opening and closing:  
from outside  
Automatic climate control*: activating/  
deactivating the AUTO program, setting the  
temperature, air volume and air  
distribution 73  
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 out-  
side.<  
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Entertainment:  
> Audio volume, refer to separate Owner's  
Manual  
> Speed-dependent volume, refer to sepa-  
rate Owner's Manual  
Using the remote control  
Unlocking  
Central locking system  
Press the  
button.  
The welcome lamps and interior lamps come on.  
The concept  
Unlocking mode  
The central locking system is ready for operation  
whenever the driver's door is closed.  
You can also set which parts of the car are  
unlocked. The setting is stored for the remote  
control in use.  
The system simultaneously engages and  
releases the locks on the following:  
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 38.  
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Doors  
2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator  
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis-  
played.  
Splitdoor  
Fuel filler flap  
Operating from outside  
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Via the remote control  
Via 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  
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3. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes.  
Convenient opening  
Hold the  
button down.  
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the  
symbol and "SET" are displayed.  
The power windows are opened and the glass  
sunroof* is raised.  
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.<  
5. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes.  
Setting confirmation signals  
To have the vehicle confirm when it has been  
locked or unlocked.  
6. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the  
display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow.  
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 38.  
2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator  
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis-  
played.  
7. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes.  
8. Briefly press the button to select:  
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3. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes.  
Press the  
button once to unlock  
only the driver's door and the fuel filler  
flap*.  
Press the button twice to unlock the  
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the  
symbol and "SET" are displayed.  
entire vehicle.  
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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.  
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5. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes.  
splitdoor was locked before opening, it will be  
locked again after it is closed.  
Before and after each trip, check that the split-  
door has not been inadvertently unlocked.<  
6. Briefly press the button to select, arrow:  
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Confirmation signal during unlocking  
Confirmation signal during locking  
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 dis-  
charged. Use this remote control during an  
extended drive; this will recharge the battery,  
page 18.  
For US owners only  
7. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes.  
The transmitter and receiver units comply with  
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communications  
Commission regulations. Operation is governed  
by the following:  
8. Briefly press the button to select:  
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The hazard warning flashers light up dur-  
ing unlocking/locking.  
FCC ID:  
LX8766S  
LX8766E  
LX8CAS  
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An acoustic signal sounds during unlock-  
ing/locking.  
Compliance statement:  
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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
The hazard warning flashers light up and  
an acoustic signal* sounds during  
unlocking/locking.  
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This device must not cause harmful interfer-  
ence, and  
9. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes. The setting is stored.  
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this device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may  
cause undesired operation.  
Switching on interior lamps  
While the car is locked:  
Any unauthorized modifications or  
changes to these devices could void the  
user's authority to operate this equipment.<  
Press the  
button.  
You can also use this function to locate your  
vehicle in parking garages, etc.  
Unlocking the splitdoor  
Press the  
button.  
When it is opened, the splitdoor swings  
upward and outward to 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 bay. If the  
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Using the door lock  
Opening and closing:  
from inside  
You can set which parts of the car are unlocked,  
page 19.  
When there is no alarm system* or Com-  
fort Access*, only the driver's door is  
locked with the door lock.<  
The switch locks or unlocks the doors and split-  
door when the doors are closed, but the anti-  
theft system is not activated. The fuel filler flap  
remains unlocked*.  
To lock all doors, the fuel filler flap and splitdoor  
together:  
Unlocking and opening  
With the doors closed, press the interior central  
locking button, page 22 to lock the vehicle.  
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Either unlock the doors together using the  
switch for the central locking system and  
then pull the door handle above the armrest  
or  
Unlocking and opening the driver or passenger  
door, page 22.  
Locking the vehicle.  
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pull on the door handle of either door twice:  
The first time unlocks the door, the second  
time opens it.  
> 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.  
Locking  
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Press the switch or  
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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.  
Convenient operation  
With an alarm system* or Comfort Access*, the  
windows and glass sunroof* can be operated  
via the door lock.  
Persons or animals in a parked vehicle  
could lock the doors from the inside. Take  
Opening/closing  
the key with you when you leave the vehicle so  
that the vehicle can be opened from the out-  
side.<  
Hold the key in the position for unlocking or  
locking.  
Watch during the closing process to be  
sure that no one is injured. Releasing the  
key stops the operation.<  
Automatic locking  
You can also set the situations in which the car  
locks. The setting is stored for the remote con-  
trol in use.  
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.  
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1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 38.  
8. Briefly press the button to select:  
2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator  
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis-  
played.  
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The central locking system automatically  
locks the vehicle after some time if no  
door has been opened.  
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The central locking system automatically  
locks the vehicle as soon as you drive off.  
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The central locking system automatically  
locks the vehicle after some time if no  
door has been opened, or as soon as you  
drive off.  
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3. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes.  
The central locking system remains  
unlocked.  
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the  
symbol and "SET" are displayed.  
9. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes. The setting is stored.  
Clubdoor  
Opening  
The Clubdoor can only be opened using the han-  
dle on the inside. The right-hand front door must  
be open when opening the Clubdoor.  
5. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes.  
6. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the  
display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow.  
Closing  
First close the Clubdoor, followed by the right-  
hand front door.  
7. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes.  
Splitdoor  
To avoid damage, make sure there is suf-  
ficient clearance before opening the split-  
door.<  
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A door, the engine compartment lid or the  
liftgate is opened  
Opening  
In some market-specific versions, the  
splitdoor cannot be unlocked using the  
remote control unless the vehicle is unlocked  
first.  
Only drive with the splitdoor fully closed; other-  
wise, the tail lamps will be obscured and driving  
safety will be compromised.<  
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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  
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There is an interruption in the power supply  
from the battery  
The alarm system briefly indicates unauthorized  
entry or tampering by means of:  
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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  
Press the button in the handle or the  
but-  
open the liftgate by means of the  
on the remote control.  
button  
ton of the remote control for an extended time.  
The splitdoor is unlocked.  
When you subsequently close the liftgate it is  
again locked and monitored.  
Using the button in the handle, fully open first  
the right side, arrow 1, and then the left side of  
the splitdoor, arrow 2.  
In certain market-specific versions,  
unlocking via the door lock triggers the  
alarm.<  
Closing  
Make sure that the closing path of the  
splitdoor is clear; otherwise, injuries may  
occur.<  
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  
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Unlock the car with the remote control.  
Insert the key fully into the ignition lock.  
In cars with Comfort Access*, press the but-  
ton on the door lock.  
Close the left side, arrow 1, and then the right  
side of the splitdoor, arrow 2.  
Display on the revolution counter  
When the system is armed, all LEDs pulse. After  
approx. 16 minutes one LED flashes.  
Alarm system*  
The concept  
The alarm system, when activated, reacts if:  
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Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and  
interior movement detector  
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Press the  
button on the remote con-  
trol twice in succession.  
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Lock the vehicle twice with the integrated  
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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LEDs pulse or LED flashes: system is armed.  
One LED flashes at short intervals:  
A door, the hood or the liftgate is not prop-  
erly 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.  
Comfort Access*  
Comfort Access enables you to enter your vehi-  
cle 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.  
The interior movement detector is not acti-  
vated.  
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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.  
Functional requirements  
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The vehicle or the splitdoor can only be  
locked when the vehicle detects that the  
remote control currently in use is outside of  
the vehicle.  
Tilt alarm sensor  
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The vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked  
again until after approx. 2 seconds.  
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.  
The engine can only be started when the  
vehicle detects that the remote control is  
inside the vehicle.  
Interior movement detector  
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The doors and splitdoor must be closed to be  
able to operate the windows and glass sun-  
roof*.  
Before the interior movement detector can  
operate correctly, the windows and glass roof  
must be closed.  
Comfort Access supports the following func-  
tions:  
Avoiding false alarms  
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior movement  
detector can be switched off together.  
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Unlocking/locking the vehicle  
Unlocking the splitdoor by itself  
Starting the engine  
This prevents false alarms, e.g. in the following  
situations:  
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In duplex garages  
When being transported on car-carrying  
trains, ferries or trailers  
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If pets are to remain inside the car  
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Comparison to standard remote controls Windows and glass sunroof, electric*  
Essentially, it makes no difference whether you  
control the above-mentioned functions using  
Comfort Access or by pressing the buttons on  
the remote control for Comfort Access.  
If the engine is switched off, you can still operate  
the windows and glass sunroof so long as a door  
or the splitdoor has not been opened.  
If the doors and splitdoor are closed again and  
the remote control is located inside the vehicle,  
the windows and the glass sunroof can be oper-  
ated again.  
Instructions on opening and closing are found  
starting on page 18.  
Special features regarding the use of Comfort  
Access are described below.  
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.  
If you notice a brief delay while opening or  
closing the windows or glass sunroof, the  
system is checking whether a remote control is  
inside the vehicle. Repeat the opening or closing  
procedure, if necessary.<  
Switching on radio readiness  
Switch on radio readiness by briefly pressing the  
start/stop button, page 38.  
To unlock  
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 38.  
Switching off the engine in cars with  
automatic transmission  
Press button 1.  
Depending on the setting, refer to Unlocking  
mode on page 19, only the driver's door or the  
entire vehicle is unlocked.  
The engine can only be switched off when the  
selector lever is in position P, page 39.  
To switch the engine off when the selector lever  
is in position N, the remote control must be in  
the ignition lock.  
Press the button again to lock the vehicle  
again.<  
Convenient opening with the remote control,  
refer to page 20.  
Before driving a vehicle with automatic  
transmission into a car wash  
Locking  
1. Insert remote control into ignition lock.  
2. Depress the brake.  
Press button 1.  
3. Move the selector lever to position N.  
4. Switch off the engine.  
Unlocking the splitdoor separately  
Press the button on the outside of the splitdoor.  
The vehicle can roll.  
If the vehicle detects that a remote control  
has been accidentally left inside the  
locked vehicle's cargo bay after the splitdoor is  
closed, the splitdoor will reopen slightly. The  
hazard warning flashers flash and an acoustic  
signal* sounds.<  
Malfunction  
Comfort Access may malfunction due to local  
radio waves.  
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If this happens, open or close the vehicle via the  
buttons on the remote control or using the inte-  
grated key.  
Insert the remote control into the ignition lock  
and start the engine.  
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.<  
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 malfunc-  
tioning. 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.  
Raising  
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Press the switch backward to the resistance  
point and hold it there.  
The indicator lamp comes on: replace  
the battery in the remote control.  
Both glass sunroofs are raised.  
Releasing the switch stops the movement.  
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With the ignition switched on, press the  
switch backward beyond the resistance  
point.  
Both closed sunroofs are raised fully.  
Pressing again stops the movement.  
Replacing the battery  
The remote control for Comfort Access contains  
a battery that will need to be replaced from time  
to time.  
1. Remove the cover.  
Opening, closing  
With the ignition switched on and the glass sun-  
roof 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.  
2. Insert the new battery with the plus side fac-  
ing up.  
The front glass sunroof remains in a raised posi-  
tion. The rear glass sunroof is raised. Pressing on  
the switch again closes both sunroofs com-  
pletely.  
3. Press the cover on to close.  
Take the old battery to a battery collection  
Convenient operation via door lock or Comfort  
Access, refer to page 20, 22, 26.  
point or to your MINI dealer.<  
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Roller sun blind  
After switching off the ignition  
The roller sun blind can be opened and closed  
independently of the glass sunroof.  
When the ignition is switched off, the windows  
can still be operated for approx. 1 minute as  
long as no door is opened.  
Following interruptions in electrical  
power supply  
Take the key with you when you leave the  
car; otherwise, children could operate the  
electric windows and possibly injure them-  
selves.<  
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  
your MINI recommends that you have this work  
done by your MINI dealer.  
Pinch protection system  
If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a  
window closes, the closing action is interrupted  
and the window reopens slightly.  
Windows  
Even though there is the pinch protection  
system, always ensure that the window's  
travel path is clear; otherwise, the safety system  
might fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions,  
such as thin objects, and the window would con-  
tinue closing.  
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 them-  
selves.<  
Do not install any accessories that might inter-  
fere with window movement. Otherwise, the  
pinch protection system could be impaired.<  
If, after a window is opened and closed  
several times in close succession, the win-  
dow can only be closed and not opened, the sys-  
tem is overheated. Let the system cool for sev-  
eral minutes with the ignition switched on or the  
engine running.<  
Closing without pinch protection  
If there is an external danger, or if ice on the win-  
dows, etc., prevents you from closing the win-  
dows normally, the window can be closed man-  
ually.  
Opening, closing  
1. Press the switch upward and hold it there.  
Pinch protection is limited and the window  
reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds  
a certain value.  
2. Press the switch upward again within  
approx. 4 seconds and hold it there. The  
window closes without pinch protection.  
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Press the switch downwards.  
The window opens until you release the  
switch.  
Tap the switch downwards.  
As soon as the remote is ready, the windows  
will open automatically. Tap the switch  
again to stop the opening movement.  
The window can be closed in the same way by  
pressing the switch up.  
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Adjustments  
Head restraint  
Sitting safely  
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the  
risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.  
The ideal sitting position can make a vital contri-  
bution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In con-  
junction with the safety belts, the head restraints  
and the airbags, the seated position has a major  
influence on your safety in the event of an acci-  
dent. To ensure that the safety systems operate  
with optimal efficiency, we strongly urge you to  
observe the instructions contained in the follow-  
ing section.  
Adjust the head restraint in such a way  
that its center is at approx. ear level. Oth-  
erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the  
event of an accident.<  
Head restraints, refer to page 31.  
Safety belt  
Before every drive, make sure that all occupants  
wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the  
safety belt as an additional safety device, but  
they do not represent a substitute.  
For additional information on transporting chil-  
dren safely, refer to page 35.  
Airbags  
Always maintain an adequate distance  
between yourself and the airbags. Always  
grip the steering wheel on the rim, with your  
hands in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to  
minimize the risk of injury to the hands or arms  
in the event of the airbag being triggered off.  
No one and nothing should come between the  
airbags and the seat occupant.  
Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the  
front passenger side as a storage area. Ensure  
that the front passenger is correctly seated, e.g.  
that no feet or legs are propped against the  
dashboard. Otherwise, leg injury could result if  
the front airbag suddenly deployed.  
Number of safety belts  
Never allow more than one person to  
wear a single safety belt. Never allow  
infants or small children to ride in a passenger's  
lap.  
Make sure that the belt in the lap area sits low  
across the hips and does not press against the  
abdomen. The safety belt must not rest against  
the throat, run across sharp edges, pass over  
hard or fragile objects or be pinched. Fasten the  
safety belt so that it is pulled taut across the lap  
and shoulder, fitting the body snugly without  
any twists. Otherwise, the belt could slide over  
the hips in the event of a frontal collision and  
injure the abdomen. Avoid wearing bulky cloth-  
ing and regularly pull the belt in the upper-body  
area taut; otherwise, its restraining effect could  
be impaired.<  
Make sure that occupants keep their heads  
away from the side airbag and do not lean  
against the head-level airbag; otherwise injuries  
can occur when the airbag is triggered.<  
Even if you follow all the instructions, injuries  
resulting from contact with airbags cannot be  
fully excluded, depending on the circumstances.  
The ignition and inflation noise may provoke a  
mild hearing loss in extremely sensitive individ-  
uals. This effect is usually only temporary.  
Safety belts, refer to page 32.  
Seats  
Note before adjusting  
For airbag locations and additional information  
on airbags, refer to page 64.  
Never attempt to adjust your seat while  
the vehicle is moving. The seat could  
respond with unexpected movement, and the  
ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an  
accident.  
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On the front passenger seat as well, do not  
incline the backrest too far to the rear while the  
vehicle is being driven; otherwise, there is a dan-  
ger in the event of an accident of sliding under  
the safety belt, eliminating the protection nor-  
mally provided by the belt.<  
Backrest  
Comply with the instructions on head restraint  
height on page 31 and on damaged safety belts  
on page 32.  
Seat adjustment  
Pull the lever, arrow 1, and apply your weight to  
the backrest or lift it off, as necessary, arrows 2.  
Observe the instructions on page 29 to  
ensure the best possible personal protec-  
tion.<  
Lumbar support*  
You can also adjust the contour of the backrest  
to obtain additional support in the lumbar  
region.  
The upper hips and spinal column receive sup-  
plementary support to help you maintain a  
relaxed, upright sitting position.  
Longitudinal adjustment  
Pull the lever, arrow 1, and slide the seat into the  
desired position, arrows 2.  
After releasing the lever, move the seat slightly  
forward or back so that it engages properly.  
Height  
Turn the wheel to increase or decrease the cur-  
vature.  
Entry to the rear  
Easy entry on the driver's side  
The easy entry feature includes a mechanical  
memory function for the longitudinal adjust-  
ment and backrest angle.  
Pull up or push down the lever repeatedly,  
arrows 1, until the desired height is reached,  
arrows 2.  
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Distance  
Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is  
as close as possible to the back of the head.  
Height adjustment  
1. Pull up the lever on the seat backrest,  
arrow 1.  
The backrest folds forward.  
2. Move the seat forward by pushing on the  
backrest, arrow 2.  
To raise: pull up.  
Previous position  
To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and slide  
the head restraint down.  
1. Push the seat back into its previous position.  
Do not fold the backrest up until the  
seat is in its previous position. Other-  
wise, the seat will engage in its current posi-  
tion. In this case, adjust the longitudinal  
position manually, page 30.<  
Removing  
Only remove a head restraint if no one will be  
sitting on the seat in question.  
Reinstall the head restraint before trans-  
porting passengers, as otherwise the head  
restraint cannot provide its protective func-  
tion.<  
2. Fold the backrest back up to lock the seat.  
When moving the seat backwards, ensure  
that you do not cause personal injury or  
property damage.  
Before driving off, engage the front seats and  
seat backrests. Otherwise, there is a risk of acci-  
dent due to unexpected movement.<  
Front  
1. Pull up as far as it will go.  
2. Fold the backrest forward slightly.  
3. Press button 1 and pull the head restraint  
out as far as it will go.  
Head restraints  
4. Fold back the backrest.  
Correctly adjusted head restraint  
Rear  
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the  
risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.  
1. Pull up as far as it will go.  
2. Press button 1 and pull the head restraint  
Correctly adjust the head restraints of all  
occupied seats; otherwise, there is an  
increased risk of injury in an accident.<  
out completely.  
Height  
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is  
approximately at ear level.  
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Closing  
Seat heating*  
Make sure you hear the lock engage in the belt  
buckle.  
The upper belt anchor is suitable for adults of  
any stature as long as the seat is adjusted prop-  
erly, page 29.  
Opening  
1. Grasp the belt firmly.  
2. Press the red button in the buckle.  
3. Guide the belt into its reel.  
Switching on  
Press once for each temperature level.  
Three LEDs indicate the highest temperature.  
Safety belt reminder  
Front seats  
If you continue driving within the next 15 min-  
utes, the seat heating is automatically activated  
at the previously set temperature.  
The indicator lamps come on and an  
acoustic signal whether  
the safety belt has been fastened cor-  
rectly. The "Fasten safety belts"  
The temperature is lowered or the heating is  
switched off entirely to save on battery power.  
The LEDs stay lit.  
reminder is issued when the driver's safety belt  
has not been fastened. The "Fasten safety belts"  
reminder is also activated at road speeds above  
approx. 5 mph or 8 km/h if the front passenger's  
safety belt has not been fastened, if objects are  
placed on the front passenger seat, or if driver or  
front passenger unfasten their safety belts.  
Switching off  
Press button longer.  
Safety belts  
Damage to safety belts  
Observe the instructions on page 29 to  
ensure the best possible personal protec-  
tion.<  
If the safety belts are damaged or stressed  
in an accident: have the safety belt system  
and its seat-belt tensioners replaced and the  
belt anchors checked. Have this work carried out  
only by a MINI dealer or by a workshop that has  
specially trained personnel working in accor-  
dance with the specifications of the MINI manu-  
facturer; otherwise, correct operation of these  
safety systems is not ensured.<  
Before every drive, make sure that all occupants  
wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the  
safety belt as an additional safety device, but  
they do not represent a substitute.  
Front and rear seats  
Mirrors  
Exterior mirrors  
The front passenger's mirror is more con-  
vex than the driver's mirror. The objects  
seen in the mirror are closer than they appear.  
Do not gauge your distance from traffic behind  
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you on the basis of what you see in the mirror;  
otherwise, there is an increased risk of an acci-  
dent.<  
Interior rearview mirror  
To reduce glare from vehicles behind you when  
you are driving at night:  
1
2
Adjusting the left or right exterior mirror  
Turn the knob.  
Folding mirrors in and out*  
Interior mirror, automatic dimming*  
Manual adjustment  
The mirrors can also be adjusted manually: press  
the edge of the glass.  
Folding mirrors in and out*  
Turn the knob beyond the pressure point in  
direction 2. The mirrors can be folded in at road  
speeds up to approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.  
This can be beneficial in narrow streets, for  
example, or for moving mirrors that were folded  
in by hand back out into their correct positions.  
The automatic dimming feature of the interior  
rearview mirror* is controlled by two photo cells  
in the mirror. One photo cell is in the mirror  
frame, arrow; the other is on the back of the mir-  
ror.  
Automatic heating*  
At outside temperatures below a certain limit,  
both exterior mirrors are automatically heated  
while the engine is running or the ignition  
switched on.  
In order to ensure that the system functions cor-  
rectly, keep the photo cells clean, do not cover  
the area between the interior rearview mirror  
and windshield, and do not affix adhesive labels  
or stickers of any kind to the windshield directly  
in front of the mirror.  
Steering wheel  
Adjustments  
Do not adjust the steering wheel position  
while the car is in motion; otherwise, there  
is a risk of accident due to an unexpected move-  
ment.<  
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1. Fold the lever down.  
2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred  
distance and angle to suit your seated posi-  
tion.  
3. Swing the lever back up.  
Do not use force to swing the lever  
back up; otherwise, the mechanism  
will be damaged.<  
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Transporting children safely  
The right place for  
children  
Child restraint systems,  
installation  
Do not leave children unattended in the  
vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger  
themselves and/or other persons by opening the  
doors, for example.<  
Observe the child restraint system manu-  
facturer's instructions when selecting,  
installing and using child restraint systems. Oth-  
erwise, the protective effect may be dimin-  
ished.<  
Children should always sit in the rear  
On the front passenger seat  
Accident research has shown that the safest  
place for children is on the rear seat.  
After installing a child restraint system on  
the front passenger seat, make sure that  
the front and side airbags for the front passen-  
ger are deactivated; otherwise, there is an  
increased risk of injury if the airbags deploy.<  
Only transport children under the age of  
13 or smaller than 5 ft/150 cm in the rear  
in a child restraint system suitable for their age,  
weight and size. Otherwise, there is an  
increased risk of injury in the event of an acci-  
dent.<  
Seat position  
Before installing a child restraint system, move  
the front passenger seat as far back and up* as  
possible to obtain the best possible position for  
the belt. Do not change the seat position after  
this.  
Children 13 years of age or older must be buck-  
led in with a safety belt as soon as there no  
longer is any child restraint system that is appro-  
priate for their age, size and weight.  
Only install child seats in the rear when the  
rear seat backrest is folded all the way  
back and engaged. Otherwise, there is an  
increased risk of injury in the event of an acci-  
dent.<  
Child seat security  
Exception for front passenger seat  
Front passenger airbags  
Should it be necessary to use a child  
restraint system on the front passenger  
seat, the front and side airbags must be deacti-  
vated. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of  
injury to the child if the airbags deploy, even if  
the child is seated in a child restraint system.<  
All rear safety belts and the safety belt for the  
front passenger can be prevented from being  
pulled out in order to secure child restraint sys-  
tems.  
For more information on automatic deactivation  
of the front passenger airbags, refer to page 64.  
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To lock the safety belt  
Child restraint system with tether strap  
1. Secure the child restraint system with the  
belt.  
Use the tether strap anchors to secure  
child restraint systems only; otherwise, the  
anchors could be damaged.<  
2. Pull the belt strap all the way out.  
3. Allow the belt strap to retract and pull it taut  
against the child restraint system.  
The safety belt is locked.  
To unlock the safety belt  
1. Open the belt buckle.  
2. Remove the child restraint system.  
3. Allow the safety belt strap to retract all the  
way.  
By way of example, the illustration shows the  
cargo bay in the MINI.  
There are two additional anchors for child  
restraint systems with tether straps, arrows.  
LATCH child-restraint  
fixing system  
When the vehicle is equipped with a level load  
floor*, the anchors are covered. Their positions  
are labeled.  
LATCH: lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.  
To install and use the LATCH child restraint  
system, follow the operating and safety  
instructions provided by the manufacturer of the  
system; otherwise, the protective function of the  
seat may be compromised.<  
Placement of the tether strap  
Make sure the upper retaining strap does  
not run over sharp edges and is not  
twisted as it passes to the top anchor. Other-  
wise, the strap will not properly secure the child  
restraint system in the event of an accident.<  
Anchor points for LATCH anchors  
Before installing the child seat, pull the belt out  
of the area for the child-restraint fixing system.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Direction of travel  
Head restraint  
The anchor points for the lower LATCH anchors  
are located behind the labeled protective caps.  
Tether strap hook  
Cargo bay floor  
Make sure that both lower LATCH anchors  
are properly engaged and that the child  
restraint system rests firmly against the seat  
backrest; otherwise, the protective function of  
the seat may be compromised.<  
Anchor  
Seat backrest  
Tether strap of the child restraint system  
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1. Push the head restraint upward.  
2. Guide the tether strap between the head  
restraint holders.  
3. Attach the tether strap to the anchor using  
the hook.  
4. Push the head restraint into its lowermost  
position.  
5. Attach the tether strap to the anchor using  
the hook.  
6. Pull the retaining strap tight.  
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Driving  
When you press the start/stop button and  
depress the clutch if the car has manual  
transmission or the brake if the car has auto-  
matic transmission, the engine starts.<  
Ignition lock  
Inserting the key into the ignition lock  
Radio readiness  
Individual electrical consumers can operate. The  
time and outside temperature are displayed in  
the tachometer.  
Radio readiness is switched off automatically:  
>
When the key is removed from the ignition  
lock  
>
When using Comfort Access* by pushing the  
button on the door handle or the  
button on the remote control, refer to  
Locking on page 26  
Insert the key all the way into the ignition lock.  
Radio readiness  
Individual electrical consumers can operate.  
>
after a certain has elapsed  
Removing the key from the ignition lock  
Press in the key briefly. It is ejected slightly.  
At the same time:  
Ignition on  
Most indicator and warning lamps in indicator  
area 1, page 13, light up for varying lengths of  
time.  
>
The ignition is switched off if it was on  
beforehand.  
When the engine is off, switch off the igni-  
tion and any unnecessary electrical con-  
sumers in order to preserve the battery.<  
Automatic transmission  
You cannot take out the key unless the selector  
lever is in the P position: interlock.  
Radio readiness and ignition off  
All indicator and warning lamps in the displays  
go out.  
Start/stop button  
The ignition automatically turns off* when the  
driver's door is opened. Pressing the start/stop  
button again switches the ignition back on.  
The ignition is not switched off in situations such  
as the following:  
>
>
The clutch or brake is depressed  
The low beams are switched on  
Press the start/stop button to switch radio readi-  
ness or the ignition on and off. Do not depress  
the brake or clutch while doing so.  
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1. Depress the brake.  
Starting the engine  
2. Shift the selector lever into position P or N.  
3. Press the start/stop button.  
Do not allow the engine to run in enclosed  
areas; otherwise, inhalation of the noxious  
exhaust gases can lead to loss of consciousness  
and death. Exhaust gases contain carbon mon-  
oxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic  
gas. Never leave an unattended vehicle with the  
engine running; otherwise, such a vehicle repre-  
sents a potential safety hazard.  
Before leaving the car while the engine is run-  
ning, place the transmission in neutral or move  
the selector lever to position P and forcefully  
apply the parking brake to prevent the car from  
moving.<  
The starter operates automatically for a certain  
time, and stops automatically as soon as the  
engine has started.  
Switching off the engine  
Always take the key with you when you  
leave the vehicle.  
When parking, apply the parking brake force-  
fully; otherwise, the vehicle could begin to roll.<  
Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-  
sion or repeated start attempts in which  
the engine does not start. Otherwise, the fuel is  
not burned or inadequately burned and there is  
a danger of overheating and damaging the cat-  
alytic converter.<  
Manual transmission  
1. With the car at a standstill, press the start/  
stop button.  
2. Shift into first gear or reverse.  
3. Forcefully apply the parking brake.  
Do not let the engine warm up with the vehicle  
at a standstill. Move off immediately at a moder-  
ate engine speed.  
Automatic transmission  
1. With the car at a standstill, move the selector  
lever to position P.  
When starting the engine, do not depress the  
accelerator pedal.  
2. Press the start/stop button.  
3. Forcefully apply the parking brake.  
Before driving into a car wash  
By following these steps, the vehicle is able to  
roll:  
1. Place the remote control, even with Comfort  
Access, in the ignition lock.  
2. Depress the brake.  
3. Move the selector lever to position N.  
4. Switch off the engine.  
Manual transmission  
Key in ignition lock or inside vehicle with Com-  
fort Access, refer to page 25.  
1. Depress the brake.  
Parking brake  
2. Depress the clutch.  
The parking brake is primarily intended to pre-  
vent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it  
brakes the rear wheels.  
3. Press the start/stop button.  
Automatic transmission  
Key in ignition lock or inside vehicle with Com-  
fort Access, refer to page 25.  
Applying  
The lever locks in position automatically.  
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Releasing  
Automatic transmission*  
with Steptronic  
In addition to the fully automatic mode, you can  
shift gears manually using Steptronic, page 41.  
Parking the vehicle  
To prevent the vehicle from rolling, always  
select position P and apply the parking  
brake before leaving the vehicle with the engine  
running.<  
Pull slightly upwards, press the button and lower  
the lever.  
Removing the key  
In exceptional cases, if the parking brake  
has to be used to slow or stop the car, do  
not pull the lever up too hard. In doing so, con-  
tinuously press the button of the parking brake  
lever.  
1. Move the selector lever to position P.  
2. Switch off the engine.  
3. Remove the key.  
Otherwise, excessive force could lead to over-  
braking and loss of traction, i.e. fishtailing, at the  
rear axle.<  
Selector lever positions  
P R N D M/S + –  
Displays in the tachometer  
Manual transmission  
P R N D DS M1 to M6  
The selector lever position is displayed, or the  
current gear in the manual mode.  
When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, press  
the gearshift lever to the right. Otherwise,  
the engine could be damaged if you inadvert-  
ently shift into 3rd or 4th gear.<  
Changing selector lever positions  
>
>
The selector lever can only be moved out of  
position P if the ignition is switched on or the  
engine is running: interlock.  
Reverse gear  
Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.  
When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a  
slight resistance has to be overcome.  
Before moving the lever away from P or N  
with the vehicle stationary, first depress the  
brake; otherwise, the selector lever will  
refuse to move: shiftlock.  
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To prevent the vehicle from creeping  
after you select a driving position,  
depress the brake until you are ready to  
start.<  
Sport program and manual operation  
M/S  
A lock prevents accidental shifting into selector  
lever positions R and P.  
Overriding the selector lever lock  
Move the selector lever from position D to the  
left into the M/S shifting slot:  
The Sport program is activated and DS is dis-  
played. This position is recommended for a per-  
formance-oriented driving style.  
To deactivate the sport program or manual  
mode M/S, move the selector lever to the right  
into position D.  
Press the button on the front of the selector  
lever, arrow.  
P Park  
Shifting with the selector lever  
Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.  
The transmission locks to prevent the drive  
wheels from turning.  
Push the selector lever forward or pull it back to  
activate manual operation. Steptronic shifts the  
gear.  
>
Pull the selector lever in the + direction.  
Transmission shifts up.  
R Reverse  
Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.  
>
Push the selector lever in the – direction.  
Transmission shifts down.  
N Neutral  
The selected gear is displayed in the tachome-  
ter, e.g. M1.  
Select this when you are in a car wash, for exam-  
ple. The vehicle can roll.  
To use the automatic mode again, move the  
selector lever to the right into position D.  
D Drive, automatic position  
Upshifts and downshifts are executed only when  
they will result in a plausible combination of  
engine and vehicle speed; thus, for example, a  
downshift that would cause the engine to over-  
rev will not be executed by the system. The  
selected gear is displayed briefly, followed by  
the current gear.  
Position for normal vehicle operation. All for-  
ward gears are selected automatically.  
Under normal operation conditions, fuel con-  
sumption is lowest when you drive in position D.  
Kickdown  
Kickdown enables you to achieve maximum  
performance.  
Shifting on the steering wheel*  
Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the full-  
throttle resistance point.  
With the selector lever in position D, automatic  
drive, you can shift gears using the shift paddles  
on the steering wheel. The transmission auto-  
matically switches to manual mode.  
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If you do not shift gears with the shift paddles or  
accelerate for a certain amount of time, the  
transmission automatically returns to D, auto-  
matic drive.  
Only unlock the selector lever lock manu-  
ally when the vehicle is to be towed. Do  
not forget to firmly apply the parking brake prior  
to the tow; otherwise, the vehicle may roll  
away.<  
Turn signals/  
headlamp flasher  
>
>
Pull one of the shift paddles.  
Transmission shifts up.  
Push one of the shift paddles.  
Transmission shifts down.  
M1 to M6 is displayed in the gear indicator.  
1
2
Turn signal indicator  
Headlamp flasher  
Manually unlock the selector lever lock  
Should the selector lever refuse to move out of  
position P even though the ignition is switched  
on, the brake is depressed and the button on the  
selector lever is pressed, the selector lever lock  
can be overridden:  
Using turn signals  
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.  
To turn off manually, press the lever to the resis-  
tance point.  
1. Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever.  
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator  
lamp indicates that an indicator bulb has  
failed.<  
2. Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever  
until the sleeve is inside out. Disconnect the  
cable connector if necessary.  
Indicating a turn briefly  
Press the lever as far as the resistance point for  
as long as you wish to indicate a turn.  
Triple turn signal activation  
Press the lever as far as the resistance point.  
You can set whether the turn signal is to flash  
once or three times.  
3. Insert extractor hook 1 from the onboard  
vehicle tool kit into the loop on the passen-  
ger's side.  
4. Pull the loop up.  
5. Move the selector lever into the desired  
position by pressing the button on the front  
of the selector lever.  
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1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 38.  
8. Briefly press the button to select:  
2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator  
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis-  
played.  
>
Brief indication of a turn.  
>
Triple turn signal.  
9. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes. The setting is stored.  
Wiper system  
3. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes.  
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the  
symbol and "SET" are displayed.  
1
2
3
Switching on wipers  
Switching off wipers or brief wipe  
Activating/deactivating intermittent mode  
or rain sensor*  
4
Cleaning windshield and headlamps*  
Switching on wipers  
5. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes.  
Press the lever upward, arrow 1.  
The lever automatically returns to its initial posi-  
tion when released.  
6. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the  
display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow.  
Normal wiper speed  
Press once.  
The system switches to intermittent operation  
when the vehicle is stationary.  
Fast wiper speed  
Press twice or press beyond the resistance point.  
The system switches to normal speed when the  
vehicle is stationary.  
7. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes.  
Intermittent wipe or rain sensor*  
If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the  
intermittent-wipe time is preset.  
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If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the time  
between wipes is controlled automatically and  
depends on the intensity of the rainfall. The rain  
sensor is mounted on the windshield, directly in  
front of the interior rearview mirror.  
5. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes.  
Activating intermittent wipe or rain  
sensor  
Press button, arrow 3.  
Deactivate the rain sensor before entering  
an automatic car wash. Failure to do so  
could result in damage caused by undesired  
wiper activation.<  
6. Press the button to select the desired sensi-  
tivity.  
7. Wait, or press and hold the button until the  
display changes.  
Adjusting the sensitivity of the rain  
sensor  
The settings are stored.  
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 38.  
2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator  
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis-  
played.  
Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain  
sensor  
Press the button again, arrow 3.  
Brief wipe  
Press the lever downward once, arrow 2.  
Cleaning windshield and headlamps*  
Pull the lever, arrow 4.  
Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield and  
the wipers are operated briefly.  
When the vehicle lighting system is switched on,  
the headlamps are cleaned at regular and  
appropriate intervals.  
3. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes.  
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the  
symbol and "SET" are displayed.  
In cars equipped with an alarm system, the  
headlamps cannot be cleaned when the hood is  
open.  
Do not use the washers when the washer  
fluid reservoir is empty; otherwise, you will  
damage the washer pump.  
Only use the washers if the hood has been com-  
pletely closed; otherwise, the headlamp washer  
system* may be damaged. Do not use the  
washers if there is any danger that the fluid will  
freeze on the windshield. If you do, your vision  
could be obscured. For this reason, use anti-  
freeze.<  
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Window washer nozzles  
Washer fluid reservoir  
The window washer nozzles are heated auto-  
matically* while the engine is running or the  
ignition is switched on.  
Only refill washer fluid that contains anti-  
freeze when the engine is cool, to avoid  
contact with hot engine parts. Otherwise, fluid  
spills constitute a fire hazard and a risk to per-  
sonal safety.<  
Rear window wiper  
0
1
Rear wipers parked  
Fill with water and, if required, with a washer  
antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom-  
mendations.  
To switch on intermittent wipe  
Turn the cap to level 1.  
Operation is continuous in reverse gear.  
:
Mix the water and antifreeze before filling  
the washer fluid reservoir to make sure  
the correct concentration is maintained.<  
Cleaning the rear window  
2
To clean the rear window during intermit-  
tent wipe  
:
Capacity  
Turn the cap further to level 2 and hold it  
there.  
Approx. 2.6 US quarts/2.5 liters.  
With headlamp washer system:  
Approx. 4.8 US quarts/4.5 liters.  
3
To clean the rear window when wipers are  
parked  
:
Turn the cap to level 3 and hold it there.  
Do not use the washers when the washer  
fluid reservoir is empty; otherwise, you will  
Cruise control*  
damage the washer pump.<  
The concept  
Cruise control is available at vehicle speeds of at  
least approx. 20 mph or 30 km/h. The car then  
stores and maintains the speed that you specify  
using the button on the steering wheel.  
Washer fluid  
Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable.  
Therefore, keep it away from ignition  
sources, store it only in the closed original con-  
tainer and keep it out of reach of children; oth-  
erwise, there is a risk of personal injury. Comply  
with the instructions on the container.<  
Do not use cruise control when driving at  
constant speed is prevented by adverse  
conditions, e.g. winding roads, dense traffic or  
poor road conditions due to, e.g., snow, rain, ice  
or loose surfaces. Otherwise, you could lose con-  
trol of the vehicle and cause an accident as a  
result.<  
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Activating  
Increasing speed  
Press button 3 repeatedly until the desired  
speed is reached. Every time you press the but-  
ton, the speed increases by approx. 1 mph or  
2 km/h.  
Accelerating using the button  
Press and hold button 3.  
The vehicle accelerates without pressure on the  
accelerator pedal. After the button is released,  
the driving speed is maintained and stored.  
1
2
3
4
Resuming cruise control  
Activating/deactivating cruise control  
Maintaining, storing and increasing speed  
Maintaining, storing and decreasing speed  
Decreasing speed  
Press button 4 repeatedly until the desired  
speed is reached.  
Indicator lamp in the speedometer lights up. The  
cruise control system is ready and can be acti-  
vated.  
The functions here are the same as for increas-  
ing the speed or accelerating, except that the  
speed will be decreased.  
Activating/deactivating cruise control  
Resuming a speed stored beforehand  
Press button 2.  
Press button 1.  
In addition, the system is automatically deacti-  
vated:  
The last speed stored is achieved again and  
maintained.  
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When the brakes are applied  
When the clutch is depressed  
The stored speed is cleared when the ignition is  
switched off.  
When the automatic transmission is in selec-  
tion lever position N  
Display in tachometer*  
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When the driving stability control system is  
active  
Cruise control is not deactivated by depressing  
the accelerator pedal. Once the accelerator  
pedal is released, the stored speed is achieved  
again and maintained.  
The stored speed is cleared when the ignition is  
switched off.  
Selected speed is displayed briefly.  
Maintaining current speed  
If --- mph or --- km/h is displayed briefly in  
the tachometer, the conditions necessary  
for operation may not be fulfilled.<  
Press button 3.  
The system maintains and stores the current  
vehicle speed.  
If, on a downhill grade, the engine braking effect  
is not sufficient, the controlled speed may be  
exceeded. On uphill grades vehicle speed may  
drop if the engine output is insufficient.  
Malfunction  
The warning lamp in the tachometer  
lights up if the system fails.  
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Controls overview  
1. Press the button in the turn indicator lever  
repeatedly until the current speed appears  
in the lower display.  
Odometer, outside  
temperature display,  
clock  
2. Wait for the speed display to automatically  
move to the upper display.  
The outside temperature then appears in the  
lower display.  
Odometer and trip odometer  
Resetting the trip odometer  
With the ignition switched on, press knob 3 in  
the tachometer.  
1
Outside temperature display and clock or  
current speed  
When the vehicle is parked  
To display the time, outside temperature and  
odometer briefly after the key is removed from  
the ignition lock:  
2
3
Odometer and trip odometer  
Resetting the trip odometer  
Press knob 3 in the tachometer.  
Units of measure  
Select the respective units of measure, miles or  
km for the odometer as well as 7 or 6 for the  
outside temperature, page 51.  
Tachometer  
Outside temperature display, time  
Setting the time, refer to page 54.  
Outside temperature warning  
When the displayed temperature sinks to  
approx. +377/+3 6, a signal sounds and a  
warning lamp lights up. There is an increased  
risk of black ice.  
Never operate the engine with the needle in the  
red overspeed zone of the gauge. In this range,  
the fuel supply is interrupted to protect the  
engine.  
Black ice can also form at temperatures  
above +377/+3 6. Therefore, drive  
carefully, e.g. on bridges and sections of road in  
the shade; otherwise, there is an increased acci-  
dent risk.<  
Coolant temperature  
Current vehicle speed  
To have the current speed shown in the upper  
display otherwise serving for the outside tem-  
perature display and clock.  
A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and  
therefore the engine, becomes too hot.  
Check coolant level, refer to page 107.  
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Fuel gauge  
Computer*  
Displays in tachometer  
Fuel tank capacity  
Approx. 13.2 US gallons/50 liters.  
Press the button in the turn indicator lever  
repeatedly to call up various items of informa-  
tion.  
You can find information on refueling on  
page 94.  
The following items of information are displayed  
in the order listed:  
If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period,  
when you are driving in mountainous areas, for  
example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.  
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Cruising range  
Average fuel consumption  
Current fuel consumption  
Average speed  
Reserve  
Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve zone  
of approx. 2.1 gallons/8 liters, the remaining  
indicator lamps change from orange to red,  
arrow. The tachometer displays the remaining  
cruising range. An indicator lamp comes on  
when the remaining range is less than approx.  
30 miles/50 km.  
Current vehicle speed  
To set the corresponding units of measure, refer  
to Formats and units of measure on page 51.  
Cruising range  
If the range displayed is less than  
30 miles/50 km, be sure to refuel; other-  
wise, engine functions are not guaranteed and  
damage could occur.<  
Displays the estimated cruising range available  
with the remaining fuel. The range is calculated  
on the basis of the way the car has been driven  
over the last 18 miles/30 km and the amount of  
fuel currently in the tank.  
If the range displayed is less than  
30 miles/50 km, be sure to refuel; other-  
wise, engine functions are not guaranteed and  
damage could occur.<  
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Average fuel consumption  
Calculated for the time the engine has been run-  
ning.  
To reset average fuel consumption: press the  
button in the turn indicator lever for approx.  
2 seconds.  
Current fuel consumption  
Displays the current fuel consumption to allow  
you to see whether your current driving style is  
conducive to fuel economy with minimum  
exhaust emissions.  
Average speed  
Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine  
switched off are not included in the calculations  
of average speed.  
To reset average speed: press the button in the  
turn indicator lever for approx. 2 seconds.  
Current vehicle speed  
To have the current speed shown in the upper  
display otherwise serving for the outside tem-  
perature display and clock.  
1. Press the button in the turn indicator lever  
repeatedly until the current speed appears  
in the lower display.  
2. Wait for the speed display to automatically  
move to the upper display.  
The outside temperature then appears in the  
lower display of the computer.  
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Settings and information  
Operating principle  
Certain settings and information are only avail-  
able when the ignition is switched on, the vehi-  
cle is at a standstill and the doors are closed.  
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Adjusting settings  
> Confirmation signals when locking and  
unlocking the vehicle 20  
1
Button for:  
> Response during unlocking  
> Selecting display  
procedure 19  
> Setting values  
> Automatic locking 22  
> Pathway lighting 66  
> Daytime running lights 67  
> Triple turn signal activation 42  
Setting the time 54  
> Confirming selected display or set values  
> Calling up computer information 48  
Calling up Check Control 54  
Displaying vehicle check 55  
2
3
4
7
8
9
Initializing the Flat Tire Monitor 59  
Resetting the Tire Pressure Monitor 61  
Setting the date 54  
Exiting the menu  
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Setting formats and units of measure, reset-  
ting to factory settings 52  
50  
Exiting displays  
Formats and units of  
measure  
To set the formats and units of measure. The set-  
tings are stored for the remote control currently  
in use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 18.  
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 38.  
2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator  
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis-  
played.  
1. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator  
lever repeatedly until "HOME" is displayed.  
2. Press the button for a longer period.  
The display again shows the outside tempera-  
ture and the time.  
Displays are also exited if no entries are made  
for approx. 8 seconds.  
Next setting or item of information  
3. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes.  
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the  
symbol and "SET" are displayed.  
1. While in a setting or information item, briefly  
press the button in the turn indicator lever  
repeatedly until "NEXT" is displayed.  
2. Press the button for a longer period.  
The display changes directly to the next setting  
or item of information.  
5. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes.  
6. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the  
display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow.  
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Fuel consumption: l/100 km, mpg,  
km/l*  
4. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes.  
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>
>
Distance covered: mls, km  
5. Briefly press button repeatedly until "RESET"  
is displayed.  
Time: 12h, 24h mode  
Date: ,  
month/day mm/dd  
>
Temperature: 7, 6  
7. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes.  
8. Press the button briefly to change the for-  
mat or unit of measure.  
9. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes.  
6. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes to the first setting.  
The settings are stored.  
The settings are reset.  
Resetting to factory settings  
The settings for formats and units of measure  
can be reset to the factory settings. The settings  
are stored for the remote control currently in  
use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 18.  
Service requirements  
1. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator  
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis-  
played.  
The remaining driving distance and the date of  
the next scheduled service are briefly displayed  
immediately after you start the engine or switch  
on the ignition.  
2. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes.  
The extent of service work required can be  
read out from the remote control by your  
MINI dealer.<  
3. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the  
symbol and "SET" are displayed.  
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3. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes.  
Displaying vehicle check  
For certain maintenance operations, you can  
view the respective distance remaining or due  
date individually in the tachometer.  
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the  
corresponding symbol and "SERVICE INFO"  
are displayed.  
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 38.  
2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator  
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis-  
played.  
5. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes.  
6. Briefly press the button to display the indi-  
vidual service items, refer to the following  
information.  
Possible displays  
1
2
3
4
5
Button for selecting information  
Engine oil  
6
7
8
9
Roadworthiness test  
Brake fluid  
Front brakes  
Exit display 51  
Rear brakes  
Next setting or item of information 51  
Vehicle check  
More information on the MINI Maintenance Sys-  
tem can be found on page 108.  
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1. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator  
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis-  
played.  
Clock  
Setting the time  
To set the 12h/24h mode, refer to Formats and  
units of measure on page 51.  
1. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator  
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis-  
played.  
2. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes.  
3. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the  
symbol and "SET" are displayed.  
2. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes.  
3. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the  
symbol and "SET" are displayed.  
4. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes.  
5. Press the button to set the day of the month.  
6. Wait for the display to change to month.  
7. Set the month and year in the same way.  
4. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes.  
8. Wait for the display to change.  
The settings are stored.  
5. Press the button to set the hours.  
6. Wait for the display to change to minutes.  
7. Press the button to set the minutes.  
Check Control  
8. Wait for the display to change.  
The settings are stored.  
The concept  
The Check Control monitors vehicle functions  
and alerts you to any malfunctions in the sys-  
tems monitored. Check Control messages  
involve indicator or warning lamps in the dis-  
plays and, in some circumstances, an acoustic  
signal. To adjust the volume of the signal, refer  
to the Owner's Manual for Radio.  
Date  
Setting the date  
To set the dd/mm or mm/dd date format, refer  
to Formats and units of measure on page 51.  
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This symbol indicates that Check Control  
messages have been stored. Check Control mes-  
sages can be viewed whenever it is convenient.  
Viewing stored Check Control messages  
Stored Check Control messages can only be dis-  
played if the driver's door is closed.  
1. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator  
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis-  
played.  
Indicator and warning lamps can light up in var-  
ious combinations and colors in the indicator  
areas 1 and 2.  
What to do in case of a malfunction  
The meaning of each lamp in the event of a mal-  
function and tips on how to respond are listed  
starting on page 128.  
Hiding Check Control messages  
2. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes.  
3. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the  
corresponding symbol and "CHECK INFO"  
are displayed.  
Press the button in the turn indicator lever.  
Some Check Control messages are displayed  
until the malfunctions have been rectified. They  
cannot be hidden. If several malfunctions occur  
at the same time, they are displayed in succes-  
sion.  
4. Hold the button down.  
Other Check Control messages are automatically  
hidden after approx. 20 seconds, but remain  
stored.  
If there are no Check Control messages, then  
"CHECK OK" is displayed.  
If a Check Control message has been stored,  
the corresponding message is displayed.  
5. Briefly press the button to check for other  
messages.  
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Technology for driving comfort and  
safety  
Malfunction  
Park Distance Control  
PDC*  
Indicator lamp comes on: PDC has  
failed. Have the system checked.  
To avoid this problem, keep the sensors  
The concept  
clean and free of ice or snow in order to ensure  
PDC assists you with parking backwards. Acous-  
that they will continue to operate effectively.  
tic signals warn you of the presence of an object  
When using a high-pressure cleaner, do not  
behind the vehicle. To measure the distance,  
direct the jet toward the sensors for lengthy  
there are four ultrasonic sensors in either  
periods and only spray from a distance of at least  
bumper.  
4 in/10 cm.  
However, an acoustic warning does not  
sound until an object is approx. 24 in/  
System limitations  
60 cm from the corner sensors, or approx. 5 ft/  
Even with PDC, final responsibility for esti-  
1.50 m from the center is a parking  
mating the distance between the vehicle  
aid that can indicate objects when they are  
and any obstructions always remains with the  
approached slowly, as is usually the case when  
driver. Sensors, too, have blind spots in which  
parking. Avoid approaching an object at high  
objects cannot be detected. Moreover, ultra-  
speed; otherwise, physical circumstances may  
sonic detection can reach its physical limits with  
lead to the system warning being issued too  
objects such as trailer tow bars and couplings,  
late.<  
thin and wedge-shaped objects, etc. Low  
objects already indicated, such as curbs, may  
enter the sensors' blind spots before or after a  
Automatic mode  
With the engine running or the ignition switched  
on, the system is activated automatically after  
approx. 1 second when you engage reverse gear  
or move the automatic transmission selector  
lever to position R. Wait this short period before  
driving.  
continuous audible signal is given. Higher, pro-  
truding objects, such as wall ledges, may not be  
detectable. Therefore, always drive cautiously;  
otherwise, there is a risk of personal injury or  
property damage. Loud sound sources outside  
or inside the car can drown out the PDC signal.<  
Acoustic signals  
As the distance between vehicle and object  
decreases, the intervals between the tones  
become shorter. If the distance to the nearest  
object falls to below roughly 1 ft/30 cm, then a  
continuous tone sounds.  
Driving stability control  
systems  
Your MINI has a number of systems that help to  
maintain the vehicle's stability even in adverse  
driving conditions.  
If the distance remains constant, e.g. when driv-  
ing parallel to a wall, the acoustic signal stops  
after approx. 3 seconds.  
The laws of physics cannot be repealed,  
even with driving stability control systems.  
An appropriate driving style always remains the  
responsibility of the driver. Therefore do not  
reduce the additional safety margin by engaging  
Adjustments  
The volume of the acoustic signals can be  
adjusted, refer to the Owner's Manual for Radio.  
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in hazardous driving thereby running the risk of  
DSC also encompasses the following functions:  
an accident.<  
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Antilock Brake System ABS  
Electronic brake-force distribution EBV  
Brake Assist  
Antilock Brake System ABS  
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during brak-  
ing. Safe steering response is maintained even  
during full braking. Active safety is thus  
increased.  
Cornering Brake Control CBC  
Hill Assist  
Deactivating DSC  
Braking safely, refer to page 85.  
Among others, ABS includes the following func-  
tions:  
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>
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Cornering Brake Control CBC  
Electronic brake-force distribution EBV  
Brake Assist  
Cornering Brake Control CBC  
Driving stability and steering characteristics are  
further enhanced while braking in turns or dur-  
ing a lane change.  
Press the button repeatedly until the DSC indica-  
tor lamps come on. DSC is deactivated. Stabiliz-  
ing and propulsion promoting actions are no  
longer executed.  
Electronic brake-force distribution EBV  
The system controls the brake pressure in the  
rear wheels to ensure stable braking behavior.  
When driving with snow chains or to 'rock free'  
in snow, it can be helpful to switch off DSC for a  
brief period.  
Brake Assist  
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again  
as soon as possible.  
Rapidly depressing the brake causes this system  
to automatically develop maximum braking  
force. Thus, the system helps keep braking dis-  
tance to a minimum. At the same time, all the  
benefits provided by ABS are exploited.  
Activating DSC  
Press the button again: the DSC indicator lamps  
go out.  
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake for the  
duration of the full braking application.  
For better control  
If the indicator lamp flashes:  
The DSC controls the driving and break-  
ing forces.  
Dynamic Stability Control DSC  
DSC prevents the driving wheels from losing  
traction when you pull away from rest or accel-  
erate. The system also recognizes unstable driv-  
ing conditions, for example if the rear of the car  
is about to swerve or if momentum is acting at  
an angle past the front wheels. In these cases,  
DSC helps the vehicle maintain a safe course  
within physical limits by reducing engine output  
and through braking actions at the individual  
wheels.  
If the indicator lamps are on:  
DSC is deactivated.  
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Dynamic Traction Control DTC*  
Deactivating both DTC and DSC  
DTC is a type of DSC that is propulsion optimized  
for special road conditions such as uncleared  
snowy roads. The system ensures maximum  
propulsion though with restricted driving stabil-  
ity. You therefore need to drive with suitable  
caution.  
In the following exceptional situations, it can be  
useful to briefly activate DTC:  
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when driving on snow-covered inclines, in  
slush, or on uncleared snowy roads  
Press the button for at least 3 seconds: the DSC  
indicator lamps in the display elements come  
on. The Dynamic Traction Control DTC and  
Dynamic Stability Control DSC are both deacti-  
vated. There will be no more stabilizing inter-  
ventions.  
when rocking the vehicle free, driving out of  
deep snow or on loose surfaces  
when driving with snow chains  
Activating DTC  
Interventions (differential lock*) in braking  
occur to improve propulsion when drive wheels  
are rotating unevenly, even when the DSC is  
deactivated.  
Activating DSC  
Press the button again: the indicator lamps go  
out.  
Hill Assist  
Press the button: the DTC indicator lamps come  
on.  
Hill Assist aids you in comfortably driving off on  
inclines. It is not necessary to use the parking  
brake for this.  
For better control  
1. Hold the MINI with the brake.  
If the indicator lamp flashes:  
DTC controls the driving and breaking  
forces.  
2. Release the brake and immediately drive  
off.  
Hill Assist holds the car in place for approx.  
2 seconds after the brake is released.  
If the indicator lamps are on:  
DTC is activated.  
Depending on the load and gradient, the  
vehicle can roll backward slightly during  
this period. After you release the brake, immedi-  
ately start driving since the Hill Assist only holds  
the vehicle for about 2 seconds, and it will start  
to roll backwards.<  
Deactivating DTC  
Press the button again: the DSC indicator lamps  
go out.  
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Functional requirement  
Sport button*  
In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat  
tire, the system must be initialized for the cor-  
rect tire inflation pressure.  
Pressing the button causes your MINI to respond  
even more sportily.  
>
Engine responds more spontaneously to  
movements of the accelerator.  
Each time you correct the pressure in a  
tire, or change a wheel or tire, the system  
must be reinitialized.<  
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Steering response is more direct.  
Cooper S, John Cooper Works: the engine  
sounds more sporty in coasting mode.  
System limitations  
The Flat Tire Monitor is unable to warn the driver  
of sudden, severe tire damage caused by exter-  
nal factors, nor can it identify the gradual loss of  
pressure that will inevitably occur in all four tires  
over a lengthy period of time.  
With automatic transmission:  
More rapid gear shifting in Sport program.  
>
Activating the system  
In the following situations, the system could be  
delayed or malfunction:  
>
>
>
System has not been initialized  
Driving on snowy or slippery road surface  
Performance-oriented style of driving: slip in  
the drive wheels, high lateral acceleration  
>
Snow chains are attached  
When the vehicle is driven with a space-saver  
spare tire*, page 121, the Flat Tire Monitor can-  
not function.  
Press the SPORT button.  
The LED lights up.  
SPORT is briefly displayed in the tachometer.  
Initializing the system  
Deactivating the system  
The initialization is completed during driv-  
ing, which can be interrupted at any time.  
When driving resumes, the initialization is con-  
tinued automatically.  
>
Press the SPORT button again.  
Switch off the engine.  
>
Do not initialize the system if you are driving  
with snow chains or a space-saver spare tire*.<  
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  
The concept  
The Flat Tire Monitor detects pressure loss in a  
tire by comparing the rotating speeds of the  
individual tires while moving.  
If a tire loses pressure, its rolling circumference  
changes, and this in turn alters the speed of  
rotation. This change is detected and is reported  
as a flat tire.  
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Using the button in the turn indicator  
lever  
Indication of a flat tire  
The warning lamps come on in yellow  
1. Start the engine, but do not start driving.  
and red. An acoustic signal also sounds.  
There is a flat tire or substantial loss of  
tire pressure.  
2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator  
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis-  
played.  
1. Reduce speed and stop the vehicle with cau-  
tion. Avoid sudden braking and steering  
maneuvers.  
2. Check whether your vehicle is equipped  
with normal tires or run-flat tires.  
The symbol identifying run-flat tires is  
a circle with the letters RSC on the  
sidewall, refer to Run-flat tires, page 103.<  
Normal tires  
1. Determine which tire is damaged.  
If this cannot be determined, contact  
your MINI dealer.<  
2. Repair the flat tire, refer to page 118, or  
change the damaged tire, refer to page 121.  
Run-flat tires*  
1. Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph  
or 80 km/h. Avoid sudden braking and  
steering maneuvers. Do not exceed a speed  
of 50 mph or 80 km/h.  
3. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes.  
Do not continue driving if the vehicle is  
not equipped with run-flat tires,  
page 103; otherwise, a serious accident  
could result.<  
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the  
corresponding symbol and "RESET" are dis-  
played.  
2. At the next opportunity, check the air pres-  
sure in all four tires.  
If all four tires are inflated to the cor-  
rect pressures, the Flat Tire Monitor  
might not have been initialized. The system  
must then be initialized.<  
3. In the event of complete tire pressure loss,  
0 psi/0 kPa, you can estimate the possible  
distance for continued driving on the basis  
of the following guidelines:  
5. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes.  
> With a light load:  
6. Start driving.  
1 to 2 persons without luggage:  
approx. 155 miles/250 km  
Initialization is completed while the car is on  
the move, without any feedback.  
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> With a medium load:  
2 persons, cargo bay full, or 4 persons  
without luggage:  
The system does not work correctly if it has not  
been reset; for example, a flat tire may be indi-  
cated even though the tire inflation pressures  
are correct.  
approx. 94 miles/150 km  
> With a full load:  
The system is inactive and cannot indicate a flat  
tire if a wheel without TPM electronics, such as a  
compact spare wheel*, has been mounted, or if  
TPM is temporarily malfunctioning due to other  
systems or devices using the same radio fre-  
quency.  
4 persons, load compartment full:  
approx. 30 miles/50 km  
Drive cautiously and do not exceed a  
speed of 50 mph or 80 km/h; otherwise,  
an accident may occur. In the event of pressure  
loss, vehicle handling changes. This includes  
reduced tracking stability in braking, extended  
braking distance and altered natural steering  
characteristics.  
If unusual vibration or loud noises occur during  
the journey, this may be an indication that the  
damaged tire has finally failed. Reduce the vehi-  
cle speed and stop as soon as possible. Other-  
wise, sections of the tire may come loose and  
cause accidents. Do not continue driving and  
contact your MINI dealer.<  
Resetting the system  
Each time a tire inflation pressure has  
been corrected or a wheel or tire has been  
changed, reset the system.<  
Using the button in the turn indicator  
lever  
1. Start the engine, but do not start driving.  
2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator  
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis-  
played.  
Tire Pressure Monitor  
TPM*  
The concept  
TPM checks the tire pressure in the four  
mounted tires during driving. The system noti-  
fies you if there is a significant loss of pressure in  
one or more tires.  
3. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes.  
Functional requirement  
In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat  
tire, the system must be reset while all tire infla-  
tion pressures are correct.  
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the  
symbol for Tire Pressure Monitor and  
"ACTIVE" are displayed.  
Always use wheels with TPM electronics. Other-  
wise, the system may malfunction.  
Each time a tire inflation pressure has  
been corrected or a wheel or tire has been  
changed, reset the system.<  
System limitations  
TPM cannot warn you in advance of sud-  
den severe tire damage caused by outside  
influences.<  
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The Tire Pressure Monitor can be reset by  
selecting "RESET".  
Normal tires  
1. Determine which tire is damaged.  
If this cannot be determined, contact  
your MINI dealer.<  
2. Repair the flat tire or change the damaged  
tire, refer to page 121.  
Run-flat tires*  
1. Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph/  
80 km/h. Avoid sudden braking and steering  
maneuvers. Do not exceed a speed of  
50 mph/80 km/h.  
5. Press and hold the button until "RESETTING"  
is displayed.  
Do not continue driving if the vehicle is  
not equipped with run-flat tires; oth-  
erwise, a serious accident could result.<  
2. In the event of complete tire pressure loss,  
0 psi/0 kPa, you can estimate the possible  
distance for continued driving on the basis  
of the following guidelines:  
> With a light load:  
1 to 2 persons without luggage:  
approx. 155 miles/250 km  
6. Start driving.  
> With a medium load:  
2 persons, cargo bay full, or 4 persons  
without luggage:  
After driving a few minutes, the set inflation  
pressures in the tires are accepted as the tar-  
get values to be monitored. The system  
reset is completed during your drive, and  
can be interrupted at any time. When driving  
resumes, the reset is continued automati-  
cally. The indicator lamp goes out after the  
system reset is completed.  
approx. 94 miles/150 km  
> With a full load:  
4 persons, load compartment full:  
approx. 30 miles/50 km  
Drive cautiously and do not exceed a  
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h; otherwise, an  
accident may occur. In the event of pressure  
loss, vehicle handling changes. This includes  
reduced tracking stability in braking, extended  
braking distance and altered natural steering  
characteristics.  
If unusual vibration or loud noises occur during  
the journey, this may be an indication that the  
damaged tire has finally failed. Reduce the vehi-  
cle speed and stop as soon as possible. Other-  
wise, sections of the tire may come loose and  
cause accidents. Do not continue driving and  
contact your MINI dealer.<  
Message for low tire inflation pressure  
The warning lamps come on in yellow  
and red. An acoustic signal also sounds.  
There is a flat tire or substantial loss of  
tire pressure.  
1. Reduce speed and stop the vehicle with cau-  
tion. Avoid sudden braking and steering  
maneuvers.  
2. Check whether your vehicle is equipped  
with normal tires or run-flat tires.  
The symbol identifying run-flat tires is  
a circle with the letters RSC on the  
sidewall, page 103.<  
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tute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the  
driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire  
pressure, even if underinflation has not reached  
the level at which the TPMS low tire pressure tell-  
tale illuminates.  
Malfunction  
The small warning lamp flashes in yel-  
low and then lights up continuously; the  
larger warning lamp comes on in yel-  
low. No punctures can be detected.  
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined  
with the low tire pressure telltale. When the sys-  
tem detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash  
for approximately one minute and then remain  
continuously lit. This sequence will continue  
upon subsequent vehicle startups as long as the  
malfunction exists. When the malfunction indi-  
cator is illuminated, the system may not be able  
to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.  
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of  
reasons, including the installation of replace-  
ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle  
that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop-  
erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale  
after replacing one or more tires or wheels on  
your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or  
alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to  
continue to function properly.  
This type of message is shown in the following  
situations:  
>
>
>
If there is a malfunction.  
Have the system checked.  
If a wheel without TPM electronics has been  
mounted.  
If TPM is temporarily malfunctioning due to  
other systems or devices using the same  
radio frequency.  
Message for unsuccessful system reset  
Both warning lamps come on in yellow.  
The system is not reset after a tire has  
been changed, for example.  
Check the tire inflation pressure and  
reset the system, page 61.  
Declaration according to NHTSA/  
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring  
Systems  
Each tire, including the spare, should be  
checked monthly when cold and inflated to the  
inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle  
manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire infla-  
tion pressure label. If your vehicle has tires of a  
different size than the size indicated on the vehi-  
cle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you  
should determine the proper tire inflation pres-  
sure for those tires. As an added safety feature,  
your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pres-  
sure monitoring system TPMS that illuminates a  
low tire pressure telltale when one or more of  
your tires are significantly underinflated.  
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale  
illuminates, you should stop and check your tires  
as soon as possible, and inflate them to the  
proper pressure. Driving on a significantly  
underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat  
and can lead to tire failure. Underinflation also  
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and  
may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping  
ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substi-  
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Airbags  
The following airbags are located under the  
marked covers:  
1
2
3
Front airbags  
Side airbags in backrests  
Head airbags at the front and rear  
Protective effect  
Observe the instructions on page 29 to  
ensure the best possible personal protec-  
tion.<  
instrument panel, seats and roof posts, as well as  
the sides of the roof lining. Do not attempt to  
remove or dismantle the steering wheel.  
Do not touch the individual components imme-  
diately after the system has been triggered,  
because there is a danger of burns.  
In the event of malfunctions, deactivation, or  
triggering of the airbag restraint system, have  
the testing, repair, removal, and disposal of air-  
bag generators executed only by a MINI dealer  
or a workshop that works according to repair  
procedures of the manufacturer of your MINI  
with correspondingly trained personnel and has  
the required explosives licenses. Otherwise,  
unprofessional attempts to service the system  
could lead to failure in an emergency or undes-  
ired airbag activation, either of which could  
result in personal injury.<  
The front airbags help protect the driver and  
front passenger by responding to frontal  
impacts in which safety belts alone cannot pro-  
vide adequate restraint. When needed, the head  
and side airbags help provide protection in the  
event of side impact. The relevant side airbag  
supports the side upper body area. The head air  
bag supports the head.  
The airbags are designed to not be triggered in  
every type of collision, e.g. not in minor acci-  
dents, certain rollover situations or rear impacts.  
Do not apply adhesive materials to the  
cover panels of the airbags, cover them or  
modify them in any other way.  
Keep the dashboard and window on the passen-  
ger side free from obstruction, i.e. do not cover it  
with adhesive film or coverings, and do not affix  
any holders such as for a navigation device or a  
mobile phone.  
Do not attach seat covers, cushions or other  
objects not specifically approved for seats with  
integral side airbags to the front seats. Do not  
hang items of clothing such as coats or jackets  
over the backrests. Do not attempt to remove  
the airbag retention system from the vehicle. Do  
not modify the individual components of the  
system or its wiring in any way. This includes the  
upholstered covers on the steering wheel,  
Warning notices and information about the air-  
bags can also be found on the sun visors.  
Automatic deactivation of the front  
passenger airbags  
An analysis of the impression in the front pas-  
senger seat cushion determines whether and  
how the seat is occupied. The front and side air-  
bags for the front passenger are activated or  
deactivated by the system accordingly.  
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The indicator lamp above the insterior  
rearview mirror shows the current status  
of the front passenger airbags, deactivated or  
activated, refer to Status of front passenger air-  
bags below.<  
The front and side airbags for the front pas-  
senger are not activated.  
Most child seats are detected by the  
system. This particularly applies to  
child seats that were required by the NHTSA  
at the time of manufacture of the vehicle.  
After installing a child seat, check that the  
indicator lamp for the front passenger air-  
bags comes on. It indicates that the child  
seat has been detected and that the front  
passenger airbags are deactivated.<  
Before transporting a child on the front  
passenger seat, read the safety precau-  
tions and handling instructions under Transport-  
ing children safely, page 35.  
The front and side airbags can also be deacti-  
vated by adolescents and adults sitting in certain  
positions; the indicator lamp for the front pas-  
senger airbags comes on. In such cases, the pas-  
senger should change his or her sitting position  
so that the front passenger airbags are activated  
and the indicator lamp goes out. If the desired  
airbag status cannot be achieved by changing  
the sitting position, transport the relevant pas-  
senger on a rear seat. Do not attach covers,  
cushions, ball mats or other items to the front  
passenger seat unless they are specifically rec-  
ommended by the manufacturer of your MINI.  
Do not place any items under the seat which  
could press against the seat from below. Other-  
wise, a correct analysis of the seat cushion is not  
ensured.<  
>
>
The indicator lamp does not come on as long  
as a person of sufficient size and in a correct  
sitting position is detected on the seat.  
The front and side airbags for the front pas-  
senger are activated.  
The indicator lamp does not come on if the  
seat is empty.  
The front and side airbags for the front pas-  
senger are not activated.  
Operational readiness of airbag system  
Status of front passenger airbags  
As of radio readiness, page 38, the warning  
lamp comes on briefly to indicate that the entire  
airbag system and the belt tensioners are oper-  
ational.  
Airbag system malfunction  
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air-  
bags shows the functional status of the front  
passenger's front and side airbags in accordance  
with whether and how the front passenger seat  
is occupied. The indicator lamp shows whether  
the front passenger airbags are activated or  
deactivated.  
>
>
The warning lamp does not come on when  
radio readiness or the ignition is switched  
on.  
The warning lamp stays lit continuously.  
In the event of a fault in the airbag system,  
have it checked without delay; otherwise,  
>
The indicator lamp comes on as intended  
when a child in a specially designated child  
restraint system is detected on the seat.  
there is the risk that the system will not function  
as intended even if a severe accident occurs.<  
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Lamps  
ing on ambient light conditions, e.g. in a tunnel,  
in twilight, or if there is precipitation.  
Parking lamps/low beams  
The headlamps may also come on when the sun  
is sitting low on a blue sky.  
When driving into tunnels with bright overhead  
lights, there may be a delay before the head-  
lamps come on.  
The low beams remain switched on indepen-  
dent of the ambient lighting conditions when  
you switch on the fog lamps*.  
If the daytime running lights are activated,  
page 67, the low beams are always switched on  
with the light switch in position 3 and the igni-  
tion on. The exterior lamps are automatically  
switched off after the vehicle is parked.  
0
1
2
3
Lamps off and daytime running lights  
Parking lamps and daytime running lights  
Low-beam headlamps and welcome lamps  
Automatic headlamp control*, daytime run-  
ning lights and welcome lamps  
The automatic headlamp control cannot  
serve as a substitute for your personal  
When you open the driver's door with the igni-  
tion switched off, the exterior lighting is auto-  
matically switched off if the light switch is in  
position 0, 2 or 3.  
judgment in determining when the lamps  
should be switched on in response to ambient  
lighting conditions. For example, the system  
cannot detect fog or hazy weather. To avoid  
safety risks, you should respond to these kinds  
of low-visibility situations by switching the head-  
lamps on manually.<  
Switch on the parking lamps if necessary, switch  
position 1.  
Parking lamps  
Turn the light switch to position 1.  
The front, rear and side vehicle lighting is  
switched on.  
Welcome lamps  
If you leave the light switch in the low beam or  
automatic headlamp control position when you  
switch off the ignition, the parking lamps and  
interior lamps come on for a certain time as soon  
as the vehicle is unlocked.  
Activation of lights on one side of the vehicle for  
parking, page 68.  
The parking lamps will discharge the bat-  
tery. Therefore, do not leave them on for  
unduly long periods of time; otherwise, the bat-  
tery might not have enough power to start the  
engine.<  
Pathway lighting  
If you activate the headlamp flasher after  
switching off the ignition with the lamps  
switched off, the low beams come on and  
remain on for a certain time.  
Low beams  
The setting is stored for the remote control in  
use, refer to Personal Profile, page 18.  
Turn the light switch to position 2.  
The low beams come on when the ignition is on.  
Automatic headlamp control*  
When the switch is in position 3, the low beams  
are switched on and off automatically depend-  
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8. Briefly press the button to select:  
Setting the duration or deactivating the  
function  
>
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 38.  
The function is deactivated.  
2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator  
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis-  
played.  
>
...  
Select the corresponding duration, e.g. to  
40 seconds.  
9. Press the button for a longer period.  
The setting is stored.  
Daytime running lights*  
The light switch can remain in the lamps off,  
parking lamps or automatic headlamp control*  
position.  
In the lamps off position, the exterior lighting is  
automatically switched off after the vehicle is  
parked. In the parking lamps position, the park-  
ing lamps will stay on after the ignition is  
switched off.  
3. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes.  
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the  
symbol and "SET" are displayed.  
Switch on the parking lamps separately if  
needed.  
Activating/deactivating daytime  
running lights  
The setting is stored for the remote control in  
use, refer to Personal Profile, page 18.  
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 38.  
2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator  
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis-  
played.  
5. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes.  
6. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the  
display shows the illustrated symbol.  
3. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes.  
7. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes.  
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4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the  
symbol and "SET" are displayed.  
High beams/roadside  
parking lamps  
5. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes.  
1
Turn signal indicators/roadside parking  
lamps*  
6. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the  
display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow.  
2
3
Switching on high beams  
Switching off high beams/headlamp flasher  
Roadside parking lamps, left or right*  
The vehicle can be illuminated on one side for  
parking. Comply with local regulations when  
doing so.  
Switching on  
After parking the vehicle, press the lever up or  
down, arrow 1.  
7. Press and hold the button until the display  
changes.  
The roadside parking lamps drain the bat-  
tery. Therefore, do not leave them on for  
unduly long periods of time; otherwise, the bat-  
tery might not have enough power to start the  
engine.<  
8. Briefly press the button to select:  
>
Daytime running lights activated.  
>
Daytime running lights deactivated.  
Switching off  
9. Press the button for a longer period.  
The setting is stored.  
Press the lever up or down to the pressure point.  
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Fog lamps*  
Increasing brightness  
Press and hold the button until the desired  
brightness is reached.  
1
2
Fog lamps*  
Rear fog lamp*  
Press the respective switch to turn the lamps on/  
off.  
Reducing brightness  
Press the button briefly.  
The brightness decreases every time the button  
is pressed briefly.  
Fog lamps*  
The parking lamps or low beams must be  
switched on for the fog lamps to operate. The  
green indicator lamp comes on when the fog  
lamps are switched on.  
Interior lamps  
The interior lamps, the footwell lamps* and the  
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the fog  
lamps are switched off when you activate the  
headlamp flasher or switch on the high beams.  
cargo bay lamp are controlled automatically.  
To avoid draining the battery, all lamps  
inside the car are switched off about  
8 minutes after the ignition is switched off, refer  
to Start/stop button on page 38.<  
If the automatic headlamp control is acti-  
vated, the low beams will come on auto-  
matically when you switch on the fog lamps.<  
Switching interior lamps on/off manually  
Rear fog lamp*  
The low beams or parking lamps with fog lamps  
must be switched on. The yellow indicator lamp  
comes on when the rear fog lamp is switched on.  
Instrument lighting  
You can adjust the brightness of the instrument  
lighting only when the parking lamps or the low  
beams are on.  
To switch the interior lamps on/off.  
Press the switch.  
To switch off the interior lamps permanently,  
press the button for about 3 seconds.  
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Reading lamps*  
To switch the reading lamps on and off.  
Press the switch.  
Ambient lighting*  
The color of the ambient lighting can be  
changed.  
>
Press the switch forward.  
The color changes in stages, ultimately to  
orange.  
>
Press the switch toward the rear.  
The color changes in stages, ultimately to  
blue.  
Intermediate settings and colors are possible.  
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Climate  
Equipment versions  
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, your  
MINI contains an air conditioner or an automatic  
climate control*.  
1
2
Air conditioner  
Automatic climate control*  
Air vents  
3
4
5
Airflow directed toward the windshield and  
side windows  
Air to the upper body area, draft-free venti-  
lation  
Air to the footwell  
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Air conditioner  
1
2
3
4
Air flow rate  
5
6
7
Rear window defroster  
Air distribution  
Cooling function  
Recirculated-air mode  
Temperature  
Windshield heating*  
Air flow rate  
Recirculated-air mode  
Adjust the air flow rate. The higher the  
If the air outside the car has an  
rate, the more effective the heating or  
cooling will be.  
unpleasant odor or contains pollut-  
ants, shut off the supply to the inte-  
rior of the car temporarily. The system then  
recirculates the air currently within the vehicle.  
The air flow rate is lowered or switched off  
entirely to save on battery power.  
If condensation starts to form on the  
inside window surfaces, switch off the  
recirculated-air mode and, if necessary, switch  
on the cooling function or increase the air flow  
rate.<  
Switching the system on/off  
Turn the air flow rate rotary switch to 0. Blower  
and air conditioner are completely switched off  
and the air supply is cut off.  
To prevent the air quality inside the vehi-  
cle from deteriorating during extended  
use of the recirculated-air mode, fresh air is  
added briefly at regular intervals.<  
Set any desired air flow rate to switch on the air  
conditioner.  
Cooling function  
When the cooling function is on,  
the air is cooled, dried, then  
reheated according to the temper-  
Temperature  
Turn upward, red, to increase the temper-  
ature.  
Turn downward, blue, to decrease the  
temperature.  
ature setting. The recirculated-air mode may be  
switched on automatically. This function is only  
available while the engine is running.  
The cooling function helps prevent condensa-  
tion on the windows or removes it quickly.  
Rear window defroster  
The defroster is switched off auto-  
matically after a certain time.  
Depending on the weather, the windshield may  
fog over briefly when the engine is started.  
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Air distribution  
Defrosting windows and removing  
condensation  
Direct the flow of air to the win-  
dows , to the upper body area  
or to the footwell . Interme-  
diate settings are possible.  
1. Set air flow rate to the maximum level.  
2. Set air distribution to position  
.
Condensation is removed from the windows  
more quickly when the cooling function* is  
also activated.  
Windshield heating*  
The windshield heating is switched  
off automatically after a short time.  
3. Set to the highest temperature, red.  
4. Deactivate recirculated-air mode.  
5. Turn on windshield heating if necessary.  
6. Turn on rear window defroster if necessary.  
Microfilter  
The microfilter captures dust and pollen. The  
microfilter is changed by your MINI dealer dur-  
ing routine maintenance work.  
Automatic climate control*  
1
2
3
4
5
Air flow rate, manual  
AUTO program  
6
7
Temperature  
Defrosting windows and removing conden-  
sation  
Recirculated-air mode  
Maximum cooling  
8
9
Cooling function  
Rear window defroster  
Air distribution, manual  
10 Windshield heating*  
Most settings are stored for the remote control  
currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile set-  
tings on page 18.  
Comfortable interior climate  
AUTO program 2 offers the ideal air distribution  
and air flow rate for almost all conditions, refer  
to AUTO program below. All you need to do is  
select an interior temperature which is comfort-  
able for you.  
The following sections inform you in detail about  
how to adjust the settings.  
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The automatic climate control goes into recircu-  
lated-air mode at the lowest temperature. Air  
flows at maximum rate from the vents for the  
upper body area. You should therefore open  
them for maximum cooling.  
Air flow rate, manual  
Press the – button to reduce air flow. Press  
the + button to increase it.  
You can reactivate the automatic mode  
for the air flow rate with the AUTO button.  
The air flow rate is lowered or switched off  
entirely to save on battery power. The display  
remains the same.  
Air distribution, manual  
The flow of air is directed to the  
windows, to the upper body area or  
to the footwell as selected.  
Switching the system on/off  
You can switch the automatic air  
distribution back on by pressing the AUTO but-  
ton.  
Reduce the air flow by pressing the – button  
repeatedly until the system is switched off. All  
indicators go out.  
Press the AUTO button to switch the automatic  
climate control back on.  
Temperature  
Set the desired temperature individually.  
The automatic climate control achieves  
this temperature as quickly as possible  
regardless of the season, using maximum  
cooling or heating power if necessary, and then  
maintains it.  
AUTO program  
The AUTO program adjusts the air  
distribution to the windshield and  
side windows, towards the upper body area and  
into the footwell for you. The air flow rate and  
your temperature specifications will be adapted  
to outside influences in accordance with sea-  
sonal changes, e.g. sunlight.  
If you switch between different tempera-  
ture settings in quick succession, the auto-  
matic climate control does not have enough  
time to achieve the set temperature.<  
The cooling function is automatically switched  
on along with the AUTO program.  
Rear window defroster  
The defroster is switched off auto-  
matically after a certain time.  
Depending on your vehicle's equip-  
ment, the upper wires serve as an  
antenna and are not part of the rear window  
defroster.  
Recirculated-air mode  
Recirculated-air mode: the supply  
of outside air is permanently shut  
off. The system then recirculates  
the air currently within the vehicle.  
If condensation starts to form on the  
inside window surfaces, press the AUTO  
button or switch off the recirculated-air mode  
and, if necessary, increase the air flow rate.  
The recirculated-air mode should not be used  
over an extended period of time; otherwise, the  
air quality inside the car will deteriorate contin-  
uously.<  
Defrosting windows and removing  
condensation  
Quickly removes ice and condensa-  
tion from the windshield and front  
side windows.  
For this purpose, also switch on the  
cooling function.  
The windshield heating* is switched on auto-  
matically.  
Maximum cooling  
At outside temperatures above  
32 7/0 6 and when the engine is  
running, you obtain a maximum  
cooling effect as soon as possible.  
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Windshield heating*  
Ventilation  
The windshield heating is switched  
off automatically after a certain  
time.  
Cooling function  
The passenger compartment can only be cooled  
while the engine is running.  
When the cooling function is on,  
the air is cooled, dried, then  
reheated according to the temper-  
ature setting.  
1
2
Knob for continuous opening and closing  
Jet for direction of air flow  
The cooling function helps prevent condensa-  
tion on the windows or removes it quickly.  
Opening/closing  
Turn the knob.  
Depending on the weather, the windshield may  
fog over briefly when the engine is started. The  
recirculated-air mode may be switched on auto-  
matically.  
Direction of air flow  
Swivel the entire jet.  
When the AUTO button is pressed, the cooling  
function switches on automatically.  
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter  
The microfilter captures dust and pollen. The  
activated-charcoal filter provides additional pro-  
tection by filtering gaseous pollutants from the  
outside air. Your MINI dealer replaces this com-  
bined filter as a standard part of your scheduled  
maintenance.  
You can call up further information in the service  
requirements display, page 52.  
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Practical interior accessories  
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson  
Controls, Inc.  
Integrated universal  
remote control*  
The concept  
Programming  
The integrated universal remote control can  
replace as many as three hand-held transmitters  
for various remote-controlled devices, such as  
garage and gate openers and lighting systems.  
The integrated universal remote control regis-  
ters and stores signals from the original hand-  
held transmitters.  
The signal of an original hand-held transmitter  
can be programmed on one of the three mem-  
ory buttons 1. The system in question can then  
be operated by means of the programmed  
memory button 1. The LED 2 flashes to confirm  
transmission of the signal.  
1
2
Memory buttons  
LED  
Fixed-code hand-held transmitters  
If you decide to sell your vehicle one day, in the  
interest of your own security, remember to clear  
the stored programs before the vehicle leaves  
your possession, page 77.  
1. Switch on the ignition, page 38.  
2. When starting operation for the first time:  
Press both outer memory buttons 1 for  
approx. 20 seconds until the LED 2 flashes  
rapidly. All stored programs are cleared.  
To prevent possible damage or injury,  
before programming or using the inte-  
grated universal remote control, always inspect  
the immediate area to make certain that no  
people, animals or objects are within the pivot-  
ing or travel range of the device being operated.  
Comply also with the safety instructions supplied  
with the original hand-held transmitter.<  
3. Hold the original hand-held transmitter at a  
distance of approx. 2 in to 12/5 to 30 cm in  
from the memory buttons 1.  
The required distance between the  
hand-held transmitter and the mem-  
ory buttons 1 depends on the system of the  
respective original hand-held transmitter  
used.<  
Checking compatibility  
If this symbol appears on the package  
or in the instructions supplied with the  
original hand-held transmitter, you can  
assume that the radio remote control device is  
compatible with the integrated universal remote  
control.  
4. Simultaneously press the transmit key on  
the original hand-held transmitter and the  
desired memory button 1 on the integrated  
universal remote control. The LED 2 flashes  
slowly at first. As soon as the LED 2 flashes  
rapidly, release both buttons. If the LED 2  
does not flash rapidly after approx. 15 sec-  
onds, alter the distance.  
For additional information, please contact your  
MINI dealer or call: 1-800-355-3515.  
You can also obtain information on the Internet  
at:  
5. To program other original hand-held trans-  
mitters, repeat steps 3 and 4.  
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The corresponding memory button 1 is now  
programmed with the signal of the original  
hand-held transmitter.  
The corresponding memory button 1 is now  
programmed with the signal of the original  
hand-held transmitter.  
You can operate the system with the engine  
running or with the ignition switched on.  
Clearing stored programs  
Press both outer memory buttons 1 for approx.  
20 seconds until the LED 2 flashes: all stored  
programs are cleared.  
If the system fails to function even after  
repeated programming, check whether  
the original hand-held transmitter uses an alter-  
nating-code system. To do so, either read the  
instructions for the original hand-held transmit-  
ter or hold down the programmed memory  
button 1 of the integrated universal remote con-  
trol. If the LED 2 on the integrated universal  
remote control flashes rapidly and then remains  
lit for about two seconds, the original hand-held  
transmitter uses an alternating-code system. If it  
uses an alternating-code system, program the  
memory buttons 1 as described under Alternat-  
ing-code hand-held transmitters.<  
It is not possible to clear individual programs.  
Reassigning individual programs  
1. Hold the original hand-held transmitter at a  
distance of approx. 2 in to 12/5 to 30 cm in  
from the memory buttons 1.  
The required distance between the  
hand-held transmitter and the mem-  
ory buttons 1 depends on the system of the  
respective original hand-held transmitter  
used.<  
2. Press the desired memory button 1 of the  
Alternating-code hand-held  
transmitters  
integrated universal remote control.  
3. If the LED 2 flashes slowly after approx.  
20 seconds, press the transmit key of the  
original hand-held transmitter and release  
both buttons as soon as the LED 2 flashes  
rapidly.  
To program the integrated universal remote  
control, consult the operating instructions for  
the device to be set. You will find information  
there on the possibilities for synchronization or  
programming of additional hand-held transmit-  
ters.  
When programming hand-held transmitters that  
employ an alternating code, please observe the  
following supplementary instructions:  
If the LED 2 does not flash rapidly after  
approx. 15 seconds, alter the distance and  
repeat this step.  
Programming will be easier with the aid of  
a second person.<  
Glove compartment  
1. Park your vehicle within the range of the  
remote-controlled device.  
Opening  
2. Program the integrated universal remote  
control as described above in the section  
Fixed-code hand-held transmitters.  
3. Locate the button on the receiver of the  
device to be set, e.g. on the drive unit.  
4. Press the button on the receiver of the  
device to be set. After step 4, you have  
approx. 30 seconds for the next step 5.  
5. Press the programmed memory button 1 of  
the integrated universal remote control  
three times.  
Press the button to open the cover.  
The light in the glove compartment comes on.  
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Closing  
Fold cover up.  
To prevent injury in the event of an acci-  
dent, close the glove compartment after  
use while the vehicle is being driven.<  
Ventilation*  
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the  
glove compartment can be ventilated and, if the  
cooling function* is switched on, can also be  
cooled.  
Opening  
The cover slides along guide rails and can be  
opened fully by pushing it back and lifting it.  
Closing  
Push the cover forwards.  
Connection for external  
audio device  
>
iPods/iPhones or USB devices such as MP3  
players and USB memory sticks: connect via  
the USB audio interface.  
Opening  
Rotate the switch in the direction of the arrow.  
>
iPhone/mobile phone music players: con-  
nect via the snap-in adapter*, refer to the  
separate Owner's Manual. Playback is only  
possible if there is no device connected to  
the USB audio interface.  
Closing  
Rotate the switch in the opposite direction of the  
arrow until it is in the vertical position.  
Depending on the temperature setting of the air  
conditioning or the automatic climate control,  
high temperatures may result in the glove com-  
partment.  
Connecting via the USB audio interface  
Center armrest*  
Storage compartment  
The center armrest between the front seats con-  
tains either a compartment or the cover for the  
mobile phone base plate* or the snap-in  
adapter*.  
1
2
Connection for audio playback:  
TRS connector 1/8"/3.5 mm  
USB interface*  
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Nets* are located in the passenger footwell and  
Apple iPod/iPhone  
on the backs of the front seat backrests.  
To connect the device, use the special cable  
adapter for the Apple iPod/iPhone, available  
from your dealer. The cable adapter is required  
for a flawless connection.  
Storage compartment on the front  
passenger side*  
For additional information, contact your MINI  
usb  
To play audio tracks over the car's speaker sys-  
tem, connect the iPod to ports 1 and 2.  
The iPod/iPhone's menu structure is supported  
by the USB audio interface.  
USB device  
To play audio tracks over the car's speaker sys-  
tem, connect the USB device to port 2.  
Opening  
Briefly press the bottom edge of the cover.  
Notes  
Closing  
Do not expose the audio device to  
extreme environmental conditions, e.g.  
very high temperatures, refer to the Owner's  
Manual of the audio device. Otherwise, the  
audio device may become damaged, which  
could compromise safety while driving.<  
Push the cover back into its original position.  
To prevent injury in the event of an acci-  
dent, close the storage compartment after  
use while the vehicle is being driven.<  
Clothes hooks  
>
The USB audio interface supplies the con-  
nected audio devices with power, provided  
that this is supported by the audio device.  
Therefore, do not connect the USB audio  
device to the power socket in the vehicle  
during operation.  
There are clothes hooks on the grab handles in  
the rear passenger compartment.  
Items of clothing hung from the hooks  
must not obstruct the driver's view. Do not  
hang heavy objects from the hooks; otherwise,  
they could endanger the car's occupants, e.g. in  
case of heavy braking or sudden swerving.<  
>
>
Do not forcibly connect the plug to the USB  
interface.  
Do not connect devices such as fans or  
lamps to the USB audio interface.  
In the cargo bay  
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, you  
have the following storage options:  
>
>
Do not connect USB hard disks.  
Do not use the USB audio interface to charge  
external devices.  
>
>
>
Umbrella holder* under the loading sill in  
front of the warning triangle  
Storage compartment under the level load  
floor*  
Storage compartments  
Removable box with lid* under the level  
load floor, e.g. for wet or dirty items  
In the vehicle interior  
>
>
Storage compartment in the splitdoor  
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, you  
will find storage compartments in the doors,  
next to the rear seats and in the center console*.  
Net* on the cargo bay floor for smaller  
objects; for attaching to the lashing eyes  
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When leaving the car, always remove the key so  
that children cannot operate the cigarette  
lighter and burn themselves.<  
Cupholders and ashtray*  
Connecting electrical  
appliances  
In your MINI, you can use electrical devices such  
as a flashlight, car vacuum cleaner, etc., up to  
approx. 200 watts at 12 volts, as long as one of  
the following sockets is available. Avoid damag-  
ing the sockets by attempting to insert plugs of  
unsuitable shape or size.  
Cupholders  
Two cupholders are located in the front of the  
center console; another is in the rear at the back  
of the center console.  
Cigarette lighter socket  
Remove the lighter* or cover from the socket.  
There are two additional cupholders in the arm  
rests in the rear.  
Power socket in cargo bay  
Do not place glass containers in the cup-  
holders, as this increases the risk of injury  
in the event of an accident.<  
By way of example, the illustration shows the  
cargo bay in the MINI.  
Pull out the cover.  
Ashtray*  
The ashtray is located in one of the cupholders in  
the center console.  
Emptying  
Remove the entire ashtray.  
Lighter  
With the engine running or the ignition switched  
on, press in the cigarette lighter.  
The lighter can be pulled out as soon as it pops  
back out.  
Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by  
the knob only. Holding or touching it in  
other areas could result in burns.  
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