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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

>

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.

>

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:

>

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.

>

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:

>

The hazard warning flashers light up dur-

ing unlocking/locking.

FCC ID:

LX8766S

LX8766E

LX8CAS

>

An acoustic signal sounds during unlock-

ing/locking.

Compliance statement:

>

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.

>

This device must not cause harmful interfer-

ence, and

9. Press and hold the button until the display

changes. The setting is stored.

>

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.

>

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.

>

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

>

Press the switch or

>

press down the safety lock button of a door.

To prevent you from being locked out, the

open driver's door cannot be locked using

the lock button.

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.

>

The central locking system automatically

locks the vehicle after some time if no

door has been opened.

>

The central locking system automatically

locks the vehicle as soon as you drive off.

>

The central locking system automatically

locks the vehicle after some time if no

door has been opened, or as soon as you

drive off.

>

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.<

>

There is movement inside the car

The car's inclination changes, for instance if

an attempt is made to jack it up and steal the

wheels or to raise it prior to towing away

>

There is an interruption in the power supply

from the battery

The alarm system briefly indicates unauthorized

entry or tampering by means of:

>

An acoustic alarm

Switching on the hazard warning flashers

Arming and disarming

Whenever the car is locked or unlocked, the

alarm system is armed or disarmed.

Even when the alarm system is armed, you can

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

>

Press the

button on the remote con-

trol twice in succession.

>

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.

>

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.

>

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

>

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

>

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

>

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:

>

In duplex garages

When being transported on car-carrying

trains, ferries or trailers

>

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

>

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.

>

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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