2016-2023 Mini Cooper 2 Door CONTROLS User Manual
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CONTROLS for Your Mini Cooper 2 Door Third Generation (2016-2023)

CONTROLS  
Opening and closing  
Opening and closing  
Safety information  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with  
the series. It also describes features and  
functions that are not necessarily available  
in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op-  
tions or country versions. This also applies  
to safety-related functions and systems.  
When using these functions and systems,  
the applicable laws and regulations must be  
observed.  
Warning  
People or animals in the vehicle can lock  
the doors from the inside and lock them-  
selves in. In this case, the vehicle cannot  
be opened from the outside. There is a risk  
of injury. Take the vehicle key with you so  
that the vehicle can be opened from the  
outside.  
Warning  
Unlocking from the inside is only possible  
with special knowledge.  
Vehicle key  
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the  
vehicle while being exposed to extreme  
temperatures are at risk of injury or death.  
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside  
when there are people in it.  
General information  
The vehicle is supplied with two vehicle  
keys with integrated key.  
Each vehicle key contains a replaceable bat-  
tery, refer to page 69.  
Depending on the equipment and country  
version, various settings, refer to page 78,  
can be configured for the button functions.  
Warning  
Unattended children or animals in the ve-  
hicle can cause the vehicle to move and  
endanger themselves and traffic, for in-  
stance due to the following actions:  
A personal driver profile, refer to page 75,  
for each vehicle key is stored in the vehicle.  
To provide information on maintenance re-  
quirements, the service data is stored in the  
vehicle key, refer to page 248.  
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Pressing the Start/Stop button.  
Releasing the parking brake.  
To prevent possible locking in of the vehicle  
key, take the vehicle key with you when ex-  
iting the vehicle.  
Opening and closing the doors or  
windows.  
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Engaging selector lever position N.  
Using vehicle equipment.  
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do  
not leave children or animals unattended  
in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key with  
you when exiting and lock the vehicle.  
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CONTROLS  
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Depending on the settings, the welcome  
light and pathway lighting, refer to  
page 136, are switched on.  
Overview  
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Exterior mirrors folded through conven-  
ient closing are folded open.  
The alarm system, refer to page 79, is  
switched off.  
The light functions may depend on the am-  
bient brightness.  
Convenient opening  
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Unlocking  
Locking  
Press and hold the button on the ve-  
hicle key after unlocking.  
Unlocking the tailgate  
The windows and the glass sunroof are  
opened, as long as the button on the vehicle  
key is pressed.  
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Panic mode  
Unlocking  
Locking  
Press the button on the vehicle key.  
1. Close the driver's door.  
Depending on the settings, refer to  
page 78, the following access points are  
unlocked.  
2.  
Press the button on the vehicle  
key.  
The following functions are executed:  
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Driver's door.  
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All doors and the tailgate are locked.  
Press the button on the vehicle key  
again to unlock the other vehicle access  
points.  
Locking is confirmed by the turn signals  
and the horn. This function must be ac-  
tivated in the settings, refer to  
page 78.  
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All doors and tailgate.  
In addition, the following functions are exe-  
cuted:  
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The alarm system, refer to page 79, is  
switched on.  
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Unlocking is confirmed by the turn sig-  
nals and the horn. This function must be  
activated in the settings, refer to  
page 78.  
If the drive-ready state is still switched on  
when you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn  
honks twice. In this case, the drive-ready  
state must be switched off by means of the  
Start/Stop button.  
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The settings stored in the driver profile,  
refer to page 75, are applied.  
The interior lights, refer to page 139,  
and the MINI logo projection are  
switched on, provided that the interior  
lights were not switched off manually.  
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CONTROLS  
Opening and closing  
Depending on the vehicle equipment and  
country version, it is possible to specify  
whether the tailgate can be unlocked with  
the vehicle key and how the vehicle doors  
will respond to this. To perform settings, re-  
fer to page 78.  
With Comfort Access: convenient  
closing  
Safety information  
Warning  
Safety information  
With convenient closing, body parts can  
be jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make  
sure that the area of movement of the  
doors is clear during convenient closing.  
Warning  
Body parts can be jammed when operating  
the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make  
sure that the area of movement of the tail-  
gate is clear during opening and closing.  
Closing  
Press and hold the button on the ve-  
hicle key in the area close to the ve-  
hicle.  
NOTICE  
The windows and the glass sunroof are  
closed, as long as the button on the vehicle  
key is pressed.  
The tailgate swings back and up when it  
opens. There is a risk of damage to prop-  
erty. Make sure that the area of movement  
of the tailgate is clear during opening and  
closing.  
The exterior mirrors are folded in.  
Switch on interior lights and  
courtesy light  
NOTICE  
Press the button on the vehicle key  
with the vehicle locked.  
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the  
windows and heat conductors while driv-  
ing. There is a risk of damage to property.  
Cover the edges and ensure that pointed  
objects do not hit the windows.  
The MINI logo projection is also switched  
on.  
These functions are not available if the inte-  
rior lights were switched off manually.  
The light functions may depend on the am-  
bient brightness.  
Opening  
Press and hold the button on the ve-  
hicle key for approx. 1 second.  
After locking, wait 10 seconds before press-  
ing the button again.  
The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung  
upward.  
Tailgate  
General information  
Panic mode  
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehi-  
cle, do not place the remote control in the  
cargo area.  
You can trigger the alarm system if you find  
yourself in a dangerous situation.  
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Press the button on the vehicle  
key and hold for at least 3 sec-  
onds.  
4. Push battery in the direction of the ar-  
row using a pointed object and lift it  
out.  
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Briefly press the button on the vehicle  
key three times in succession.  
To switch off the alarm: press any button.  
Replacing the battery  
1. Remove the integrated key from the ve-  
hicle key, refer to page 71.  
2. Slide the integrated key into the open-  
ing and raise the cover.  
5. Insert a type CR 2032 battery with the  
positive side facing up.  
The battery compartment is accessible.  
6. Insert lid and cover.  
7. Push the integrated key into the vehicle  
key until it engages.  
Have old batteries disposed of by a  
dealer’s service center or another  
qualified service center or repair  
shop or take them to a collection point.  
Additional vehicle keys  
Additional vehicle keys are available from a  
service center or another qualified service  
center or repair shop.  
3. Slide the integrated key in the cover of  
the battery compartment and raise the  
cover.  
Loss of vehicle keys  
A lost vehicle key can be blocked and re-  
placed by a dealer’s service center or an-  
other qualified service center or repair  
shop.  
Malfunction  
General information  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
Vehicle key recognition by the vehicle may  
malfunction under the following circum-  
stances:  
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Opening and closing  
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The battery of the vehicle key is dis-  
charged. For replacing the battery, refer  
to page 69.  
It is not possible to switch on the drive-  
ready state if the vehicle key has not been  
detected.  
Interference of the radio connection  
from transmission towers or other  
equipment with high transmitting  
power.  
Proceed as follows in this case:  
1. Hold the vehicle key against the mark  
on the steering column as shown. Pay  
attention to the display in the instru-  
ment cluster.  
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Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal  
objects.  
2. If the vehicle key is detected:  
Do not transport the vehicle key to-  
gether with metal objects.  
Switch on drive-ready state within  
10 seconds.  
Interference of the radio connection  
from mobile phones or other electronic  
devices in direct proximity to the vehi-  
cle key.  
If the vehicle key is not recognized, slightly  
change the position of the vehicle key and  
repeat the procedure.  
Do not transport the vehicle key to-  
gether with electronic devices.  
Frequently Asked Questions  
What precautions can be taken to be able to  
open a vehicle with an accidentally locked  
in vehicle key?  
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Interference of radio transmission by a  
charging process of mobile devices, for  
instance charging of a mobile phone.  
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The options provided by the Remote  
Services of the MINI Connected app in-  
clude the ability to lock and unlock a ve-  
hicle.  
The vehicle key is in direct proximity of  
the wireless charging tray.  
Place the vehicle key in a different loca-  
tion.  
This requires an active MINI Connected  
contract and the MINI Connected app  
must be installed on a smartphone.  
In the case of interference, the vehicle can  
be unlocked and locked from the outside  
with the integrated key, refer to page 70.  
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Unlocking the vehicle can be requested  
via the MINI Connected Call Center.  
Switching on the drive-ready state via  
emergency detection of the vehicle  
key  
An active MINI Connected contract is  
required.  
Integrated key  
General information  
The driver's door can be locked and un-  
locked without the vehicle key using the  
integrated key.  
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Opening and closing  
CONTROLS  
To do this, slide the integrated key into  
the opening from below and remove the  
lid.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Unlocking from the inside is only possible  
with special knowledge.  
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the  
vehicle while being exposed to extreme  
temperatures are at risk of injury or death.  
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside  
when there are people in it.  
2. Unlock or lock the door lock using the  
integrated key.  
NOTICE  
The door lock is permanently joined with  
the door. The door handle can be moved.  
When pulling the door handle with the  
integrated key inserted, paint or the  
integrated key can be damaged. There is a  
risk of damage to property. Remove the  
integrated key before pulling the outside  
door handle.  
The other doors must be unlocked or locked  
from the inside.  
Alarm system  
The alarm system is not switched on if the  
vehicle is locked with the integrated key.  
The alarm system is triggered when the  
door is opened, if the vehicle has been un-  
locked via the door lock.  
Removing  
Buttons for the central locking  
system  
General information  
In the event of a severe accident, the vehi-  
cle is automatically unlocked. The hazard  
warning system and interior lights come on.  
Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the  
integrated key, arrow 2.  
Locking/unlocking via the door  
lock  
1. Remove lid on the door lock.  
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Opening and closing  
Overview  
General information  
Comfort Access supports the following  
functions:  
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Unlocking and locking the vehicle.  
Convenient closing.  
Open the tailgate.  
Functional requirements  
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To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must  
be outside of the vehicle near the doors.  
Buttons for the central locking system.  
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The next unlocking and locking cycle is  
not possible until after approx. 2 sec-  
onds.  
Locking  
Unlocking  
The vehicle is not secured against theft  
when locking.  
Unlocking  
Press the button.  
Opening  
On the driver's or front passenger's outer  
door handle, press the button.  
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Press button to unlock the doors  
together, and then pull the door handle  
above the armrest.  
Depending on the settings, refer to  
page 78, only the driver's door may be un-  
locked. Unlike when unlocking using the ve-  
hicle key, pressing the button on the outer  
door handle again does not unlock the other  
vehicle access points. Rather, the vehicle is  
locked again.  
Comfort Access  
Concept  
The vehicle can be accessed without operat-  
ing the vehicle key.  
If the vehicle was locked automatically after  
driving off or with the button of the central  
locking system from the inside, note the fol-  
lowing: if a door on a locked vehicle is  
opened from the inside with the door  
opener, pressing the button on the outer  
door handle will first lock the vehicle again.  
To unlock, the button on the outer door han-  
dle must be pressed again.  
Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in  
your pants pocket, is sufficient.  
The vehicle automatically detects the vehi-  
cle key when it is in close proximity or in  
the car's interior.  
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Locking  
To open the tailgate  
General information  
If the tailgate is opened via Comfort Access,  
locked doors are not unlocked.  
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehi-  
cle, do not place the vehicle key in the cargo  
area.  
Safety information  
On the driver's or front passenger's outer  
door handle, press the button.  
Warning  
Body parts can be jammed when operating  
the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make  
sure that the area of movement of the tail-  
gate is clear during opening and closing.  
Convenient closing  
Safety information  
Warning  
NOTICE  
With convenient closing, body parts can  
be jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make  
sure that the area of movement of the  
doors is clear during convenient closing.  
The tailgate swings back and up when it  
opens. There is a risk of damage to prop-  
erty. Make sure that the area of movement  
of the tailgate is clear during opening and  
closing.  
Closing  
NOTICE  
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the  
windows and heat conductors while driv-  
ing. There is a risk of damage to property.  
Cover the edges and ensure that pointed  
objects do not hit the windows.  
Press and hold down the button on the driv-  
er's or front passenger's outer door handle.  
In addition to locking, the windows and  
glass sunroof will be closed.  
The exterior mirrors are folded in.  
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Opening  
Opening and closing  
Tailgate  
General information  
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehi-  
cle, do not place the remote control in the  
cargo area.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment and  
country version, it is possible to specify  
whether the tailgate can be unlocked with  
the vehicle key and how the vehicle doors  
will respond to this. To perform settings, re-  
fer to page 78.  
Press button next on tailgate.  
The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung  
upward.  
Safety information  
Malfunction  
Vehicle key recognition by the vehicle may  
malfunction under the following circum-  
stances:  
Warning  
Body parts can be jammed when operating  
the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make  
sure that the area of movement of the tail-  
gate is clear during opening and closing.  
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The battery of the vehicle key is dis-  
charged. For replacing the battery, refer  
to page 69.  
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Interference of the radio connection  
from transmission towers or other  
equipment with high transmitting  
power.  
NOTICE  
The tailgate swings back and up when it  
opens. There is a risk of damage to prop-  
erty. Make sure that the area of movement  
of the tailgate is clear during opening and  
closing.  
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Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal  
objects.  
Do not transport the vehicle key to-  
gether with metal objects.  
Interference of the radio connection  
from mobile phones or other electronic  
devices in direct proximity to the vehi-  
cle key.  
NOTICE  
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the  
windows and heat conductors while driv-  
ing. There is a risk of damage to property.  
Cover the edges and ensure that pointed  
objects do not hit the windows.  
Do not transport the vehicle key to-  
gether with electronic devices.  
Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the  
locking request recognition function on the  
door handles.  
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and  
lock the vehicle using the buttons of the ve-  
hicle key or use the integrated key, refer to  
page 70.  
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Closing  
CONTROLS  
Opening and closing  
Opening from the outside  
Recessed grips on the interior trim of the  
tailgate can be used to conveniently pull  
down the tailgate.  
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Without Comfort Access: unlock vehicle.  
With Comfort Access: unlock the vehi-  
cle or have the vehicle key with you.  
Driver profiles  
Press button next on tailgate.  
Press and hold the button on the  
vehicle key for approx. 1 second.  
Concept  
Depending on the setting, the doors may  
also be unlocked. Unlocking with the ve-  
hicle key, refer to page 68.  
In the driver profiles, individual settings for  
several drivers can be stored and called up  
again when required.  
The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung  
upward.  
General information  
There are three driver profiles with which  
personal vehicle settings can be stored. Ev-  
ery vehicle key has been assigned one of  
these driver profiles.  
Opening from the inside  
With Steptronic transmission:  
With the vehicle stationary, press  
the button in the driver's floor area.  
If the vehicle is unlocked using the vehicle  
key, the assigned personal driver profile will  
be activated. All settings stored in the  
driver profile are automatically applied.  
If the vehicle is locked, selector lever posi-  
tion P must be engaged first.  
If several drivers use their own vehicle  
keys, the vehicle will apply the personal set-  
tings as it is being unlocked. These settings  
are also restored, if the vehicle has been  
used in the meantime by a person with a  
different vehicle key.  
With manual transmission:  
With the vehicle stationary, press  
the button in the driver's floor area twice in  
quick succession.  
Changes to the settings are automatically  
stored in the driver profile currently acti-  
vated.  
If another driver profile is selected via the  
Central Information Display (CID), the set-  
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tings stored in it will be applied automati-  
cally. The new driver profile is assigned to  
the vehicle key that is currently in use.  
Profile management  
Selecting a driver profile  
There is an additional guest profile available  
that is not assigned to any vehicle key: it  
can be used to apply settings in the vehicle  
without changing the personal driver pro-  
files.  
Regardless of the vehicle key in use, a dif-  
ferent driver profile may be activated. This  
allows you to call up personal vehicle set-  
tings, even if you did not unlock the vehicle  
with your own vehicle key.  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
Functional requirements  
1.  
"My MINI"  
For the system to be able to identify the  
driver profile associated to a particular  
driver, the detected vehicle key must be  
clearly allocated to the driver.  
2. "Driver profiles"  
3. Select driver profile.  
4. "OK"  
This is the case when:  
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All settings stored in the selected driver  
profile are automatically applied.  
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The driver is only carrying his or her  
own vehicle key.  
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The called-up driver profile is assigned  
to the vehicle key being used at the  
time.  
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The driver unlocks the vehicle.  
The driver gets into the vehicle through  
the driver's door.  
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If the driver profile is already assigned  
to a different vehicle key, this driver  
profile will apply to both vehicle keys.  
Adjusting  
The settings for the following systems and  
functions are stored in the active profile.  
The scope of storable settings depends on  
country and equipment.  
Using a guest profile  
The guest profile is for individual settings  
that are stored in none of the three personal  
driver profiles.  
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Unlocking and locking.  
Lights.  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
Radio.  
1.  
"My MINI"  
Instrument cluster.  
Programmable memory buttons.  
Volumes, tone.  
2. "Driver profiles"  
3. "Drive off (guest)"  
4. "OK"  
Control Display.  
The guest profile cannot be renamed. It is  
assigned to the vehicle key that is not used  
at the time.  
Climate control.  
Navigation.  
PDC Park Distance Control.  
Rearview camera.  
Head-up Display.  
MINI Driving Modes.  
Intelligent Safety.  
Renaming a driver profile  
A personal name can be assigned to the ac-  
tive driver profile to avoid confusion be-  
tween the driver profiles.  
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Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
1. "My MINI"  
Select USB storage device as needed.  
Importing driver profiles  
Profiles stored on a USB storage device can  
be imported via the USB port.  
2. "Driver profiles"  
3. Select driver profile.  
The driver profile marked with this  
The existing settings of the active driver  
profile are overwritten with the settings of  
the imported driver profile.  
symbol can be renamed.  
4. "Change driver profile name"  
5. Enter profile name.  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
1.  
"My MINI"  
6.  
Select the symbol.  
2. "Driver profiles"  
Resetting a driver profile  
The settings of the driver profile currently  
in use are reset to their factory settings.  
3. Select the driver profile to overwrite.  
The driver profile marked with this  
symbol can be overwritten.  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
4. "Import driver profile (USB)"  
1.  
"My MINI"  
Select USB storage device as needed.  
5. Select the driver profile to be imported.  
2. "Driver profiles"  
3. Select driver profile.  
Displaying driver profiles during start  
The driver profiles can be displayed at each  
startup to select the desired profile.  
The driver profile marked with this  
symbol can be reset.  
4. "Reset driver profile"  
5. "OK"  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
1.  
"My MINI"  
Exporting driver profiles  
2. "Driver profiles"  
Most settings of the active driver profile  
can be exported.  
3. "Show driver profiles at startup"  
Exporting is helpful when storing and re-  
trieving personal settings, for instance be-  
fore delivering the vehicle to a workshop.  
The stored driver profiles can be taken into  
another vehicle.  
System limits  
A clear assignment between the vehicle key  
and driver may not be possible in the fol-  
lowing cases, for example.  
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The passenger unlocks the vehicle with  
his or her own vehicle key, but another  
person is driving.  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
1.  
"My MINI"  
The driver unlocks the vehicle via Com-  
fort Access and has multiple vehicle  
keys with him or her.  
2. "Driver profiles"  
3. Select driver profile.  
The driver profile marked with this  
symbol can be exported.  
The driver changes, but the vehicle is  
not locked and unlocked.  
4. "Export driver profile (USB)"  
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Multiple vehicle keys are located out-  
side of the vehicle.  
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"Tailgate"  
Only the tailgate is unlocked.  
"Tailgate and door(s)"  
The tailgate and the doors are un-  
locked.  
Adjusting  
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"Tailgate opens after unlocking"  
General information  
Depending on the package and country ver-  
sion, various settings are available for the  
vehicle key functions.  
The vehicle must be unlocked before  
the tailgate can be used with the ve-  
hicle key.  
"Button lock"  
These settings are stored for the driver pro-  
file, refer to page 75, currently used.  
It is not possible to use the tailgate  
via the vehicle key.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment and  
country version, this setting may not be of-  
fered.  
Unlocking  
Doors  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
Automatic locking  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
1.  
"My MINI"  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
1.  
"My MINI"  
3. "Doors/Key"  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. "Doors/Key"  
4. "Driver's door" or "All doors"  
5. Select the desired setting:  
4. Select the desired setting:  
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"Driver's door only"  
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"Lock automatically"  
Only the driver's door is unlocked.  
Pressing again unlocks the entire ve-  
hicle.  
The vehicle locks automatically after  
a while if no door is opened after un-  
locking.  
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"All doors"  
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"Lock after starting to drive"  
The entire vehicle is unlocked.  
The vehicle locks automatically after  
you drive off.  
Tailgate  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
Automatic unlocking  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
1.  
"My MINI"  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. "Doors/Key"  
4.  
1.  
"My MINI"  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. "Doors/Key"  
The text next to the symbol indicates  
the current setting.  
4. "Unlock at end of trip"  
5. Select the desired setting:  
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After drive-ready state is switched off  
by pressing the Start/Stop button, the  
locked vehicle is automatically un-  
locked.  
board-Diagnosis. For socket for the OBD  
Onboard Diagnosis, refer to page 249.  
The alarm system signals these changes vis-  
ually and acoustically:  
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Acoustic alarm:  
Confirmation signals from the  
vehicle  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
Depending on local regulations, the  
acoustic alarm may be suppressed.  
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Visual alarm:  
1.  
"My MINI"  
By flashing of the hazard warning sys-  
tem and headlights, where required.  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. "Doors/Key"  
Do not modify the system to ensure func-  
tion of the alarm system.  
4. Deactivate or activate the desired con-  
firmation signals.  
Overview  
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"Flash for lock/unlock"  
Unlocking is signaled by two flashes,  
locking by one.  
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With alarm system:  
"Acoustic signal for lock/unlock"  
Unlocking is signaled by one honk of  
the horn.  
Indicator light on the interior mirror.  
Alarm system  
General information  
Switching on/off  
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle  
alarm system reacts to the following  
changes:  
The alarm system is switched on or off as  
soon as the vehicle is locked with the vehi-  
cle key or unlocked or locked via Comfort  
Access.  
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Unauthorized opening of a door, the  
hood or the tailgate.  
Opening the doors with the alarm  
system switched on  
The alarm system is triggered when a door  
is opened if the door was unlocked using  
the integrated key in the door lock.  
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Movements in the car's interior.  
Changes in the vehicle tilt, for instance,  
during attempts at stealing a wheel or  
when towing the vehicle.  
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Disconnected battery voltage.  
Switching off the alarm, refer to page 80.  
Improper use of the socket for Onboard  
Diagnosis.  
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Locking the vehicle while a device is  
connected to the socket for the OBD On-  
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Opening and closing  
Opening the tailgate with the alarm Tilt alarm sensor  
system switched on  
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.  
The tailgate can be opened even when the  
alarm system is switched on.  
The alarm system responds in situations  
such as attempts to steal a wheel or when  
the vehicle is towed.  
After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and  
monitored again provided the doors are  
locked. The hazard warning system flashes  
once.  
Interior motion sensor  
The windows and the glass sunroof must be  
closed for the system to function properly.  
Panic mode  
Avoiding unintentional alarms  
General information  
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion  
sensor can trigger an alarm, although no un-  
authorized action occurred.  
You can trigger the alarm system if you find  
yourself in a dangerous situation.  
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Press the button on the vehicle  
key and hold for at least 3 sec-  
onds.  
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Briefly press the button on the vehicle  
key three times in succession.  
Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:  
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In automatic vehicle washes.  
In duplex garages.  
To switch off the alarm: press any button.  
During transport on trains carrying ve-  
hicles, at sea or on a trailer.  
Signals of the indicator light  
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The indicator light flashes briefly every  
2 seconds:  
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With animals in the vehicle.  
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior mo-  
tion sensor can be switched off in such sit-  
uations.  
The alarm system is switched on.  
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Indicator light flashes for approx.  
10 seconds, then it flashes briefly every  
2 seconds:  
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and  
interior motion sensor  
Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm  
sensor are not active, as doors, hood, or  
tailgate are not correctly closed. Cor-  
rectly closed access points are secured.  
Press the button on the vehicle key  
within 10 seconds as soon as the  
vehicle is locked.  
When the still open access points are  
closed, the interior motion sensor and  
tilt alarm sensor will be switched on.  
The indicator light lights up for approx.  
2 seconds and then continues to flash.  
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion  
sensor are switched off until the vehicle is  
locked again.  
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The indicator light goes out after un-  
locking:  
The vehicle has not been tampered with.  
The indicator light flashes after unlock-  
ing until standby state is switched on,  
but no longer than approx. 5 minutes:  
Switching off the alarm  
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Unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key.  
An alarm has been triggered.  
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Unlock the vehicle with the integrated  
CONTROLS  
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Opening  
key and activate the standby state via  
emergency detection of the vehicle key,  
refer to page 69.  
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Press the switch to the resistance  
point.  
With Comfort Access: if you have the  
vehicle key with you, unlock the vehicle  
using the button on the driver's side or  
passenger side door.  
The window opens while the switch is  
being held.  
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Press the switch beyond the resist-  
ance point.  
The window opens automatically. Press-  
ing the switch again stops the motion.  
Power windows  
Convenient opening with the vehicle key,  
refer to page 67.  
General information  
If an accident of a certain severity occurs,  
the windows are automatically closed ex-  
cept a gap.  
Closing  
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Pull the switch to the resistance  
point.  
Safety information  
The window closes while the switch is  
being held.  
Warning  
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Pull the switch beyond the resist-  
ance point.  
When operating the windows, body parts  
and objects can be jammed. There is a risk  
of injury or risk of damage to property.  
Make sure that the area of movement of  
the windows is clear during opening and  
closing.  
The window closes automatically if the  
door is closed. Pulling the switch again  
stops the motion.  
Convenient closing with the vehicle key, re-  
fer to page 68.  
Closing via Comfort Access, refer to  
page 73.  
Overview  
Jam protection system  
Concept  
The jam protection prevents objects or body  
parts becoming jammed between the door  
frame and window while a window is being  
closed.  
Power windows  
General information  
If resistance or a blockage is detected while  
a window is being closed, the closing action  
is interrupted.  
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Opening and closing  
heating protection switches the motor  
The window opens slightly.  
off temporarily. Depending on the de-  
gree of overheating, it may only be pos-  
sible to close the window or it may not  
be possible to operate it at all.  
Safety information  
Warning  
In this case: allow the power window  
motor to cool down.  
Accessories on the windows such as an-  
tennas can impact jam protection. There is  
a risk of injury. Do not install accessories  
in the area of movement of the windows.  
Initializing the system  
The system can be initialized when the ve-  
hicle is stationary and the drive-ready state  
is switched on.  
Closing without the jam protection  
system  
In case of danger from the outside or if ice  
might prevent normal closing, proceed as  
follows:  
During initialization, the affected window  
closes without jam protection.  
Warning  
When operating the windows, body parts  
and objects can be jammed. There is a risk  
of injury or risk of damage to property.  
Make sure that the area of movement of  
the windows is clear during opening and  
closing.  
1.  
Pull the switch past the resistance  
point and hold it there.  
The window closes with limited jam pro-  
tection. If the closing force exceeds a  
specific threshold, closing is inter-  
rupted.  
1. Open the affected window completely.  
2.  
Pull the switch past the resistance  
point again within approx. 4 seconds  
and hold it there.  
2.  
3.  
Pull the switch to the resistance  
point and hold.  
The window closes.  
The window closes without jam protec-  
tion.  
Continue holding the switch pulled  
to the resistance point.  
Malfunction  
The window opens and closes once or  
twice after approx. 15 seconds, depend-  
ing on the vehicle's equipment.  
General information  
In certain situations a window can only be  
operated to a limited extent.  
4. Release switch.  
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After a power failure during the opening  
or closing process, the a window can  
only be operated to a limited extent. The  
system must be initialized in this case.  
Panoramic glass sunroof  
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The power window motors are equipped  
with overheating protection. If a win-  
dow is opened and closed several times  
within a short period of time, the over-  
General information  
In the event of a severe accident, the glass  
sunroof is automatically closed.  
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CONTROLS  
With the glass sunroof completely  
raised  
Safety information  
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Slide switch back to the re-  
sistance point and hold.  
Warning  
Body parts can be jammed when operating  
the glass sunroof. There is a risk of injury.  
Make sure that the area of movement of  
the glass sunroof is clear during opening  
and closing.  
The glass sunroof is  
opened as long as the  
switch is pressed.  
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Press the switch back beyond the resist-  
ance point and release it.  
The glass sunroof is opened.  
Overview  
Pressing the switch again stops the mo-  
tion.  
Comfort position  
In some models, the wind noises in the car's  
interior are lowest when the glass sunroof  
is not fully open. In these models, the auto-  
matic function initially only opens the glass  
sunroof up to this comfort position.  
Pressing the switch again opens the glass  
sunroof fully.  
Tilting the glass sunroof  
Press back the switch up to or  
beyond the resistance point  
and release it.  
Closing glass sunroof  
With the glass sunroof open  
The glass sunroof is raised.  
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Slide switch forward to the  
resistance point and hold.  
The glass sunroof is closed  
as long as the switch is  
pressed and stops in the  
raised position.  
Opening glass sunroof  
When the glass sunroof is closed  
Press the switch back beyond  
the resistance point and re-  
lease it twice.  
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Press the switch forward beyond the re-  
sistance point and release it.  
The glass sunroof is closed and stops in  
the raised position.  
The glass sunroof is opened.  
Pressing the switch again  
stops the motion.  
Pressing the switch again stops the mo-  
tion.  
Press the switch forward beyond the re-  
sistance point and release it twice.  
The glass sunroof is closed.  
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Opening and closing  
sunroof closes without jam protection.  
Pressing the switch again stops the mo-  
tion.  
Make sure that the closing area is clear.  
With the glass sunroof completely  
raised  
Initializing after a power  
interruption  
Press the switch forward be-  
yond the resistance point and  
release it.  
After a power failure during the opening or  
closing process, the glass sunroof can only  
be operated to a limited extent. The system  
must be initialized in this case. MINI rec-  
ommends having this work performed only  
by a dealer's service center or another quali-  
fied service center or repair shop.  
The glass sunroof is closed.  
Jam protection system  
Concept  
The jam protection prevents objects or body  
parts from becoming jammed between the  
roof and glass sunroof while the glass sun-  
roof is closing.  
General information  
If resistance or a blockage is detected while  
the glass sunroof is being closed, the clos-  
ing action is interrupted.  
The glass sunroof opens slightly.  
Closing without the jam protection  
system  
If there is an external danger, proceed as  
follows:  
1. Push the switch forward past the resist-  
ance point and hold it.  
The glass sunroof closes with limited  
jam protection. If the closing force ex-  
ceeds a specific threshold, closing is in-  
terrupted.  
2. Push the switch forward again past the  
resistance point and hold until the glass  
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CONTROLS  
Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel  
Vehicle features and options  
Warning  
With a backrest inclined too far to the  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with  
the series. It also describes features and  
functions that are not necessarily available  
in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op-  
tions or country versions. This also applies  
to safety-related functions and systems.  
When using these functions and systems,  
the applicable laws and regulations must be  
observed.  
rear, the efficacy of the safety belt can no  
longer be ensured. There is a risk of slid-  
ing under the safety belt in an accident.  
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.  
Adjust the seat prior to starting the trip.  
Adjust the backrest so that it is in the  
most upright position as possible and do  
not adjust again while driving.  
Warning  
Sitting safely  
There is a risk of jamming when moving  
the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk  
of damage to property. Make sure that the  
area of movement of the seat is clear prior  
to any adjustment.  
An ideal seating position that meets the  
needs of the occupants can make a vital  
contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.  
In the event of an accident, the correct seat-  
ing position plays an important role. Follow  
the information in the following chapters:  
Adjusting seats  
Overview  
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Seats, refer to page 85.  
Safety belts, refer to page 87.  
Head restraints, refer to page 89.  
Airbags, refer to page 141.  
Front seats  
Safety information  
Warning  
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3
4
Forward/backward  
Thigh support  
Height  
Seat adjustments while driving can lead to  
unexpected movements of the seat. Vehi-  
cle control could be lost. There is a risk of  
accident. Only adjust the seat on the driv-  
er's side when the vehicle is stationary.  
Backrest tilt  
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Lumbar support  
Forward/backward  
The curvature of the seat backrest can be  
adjusted in a way that it supports the lum-  
bar region of the spine. The lower back and  
the spine are supported for upright posture.  
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the de-  
sired direction.  
After releasing the lever, move the seat for-  
ward or back slightly making sure it en-  
gages properly.  
Turn the wheel in order to increase or de-  
crease the curvature.  
Height  
Thigh support  
Pull the lever up or press it down as often as  
needed to reach the desired height.  
Pull the lever at the front of the seat and ad-  
just the thigh support.  
Backrest tilt  
Entering the rear  
Safety information  
Warning  
There is a risk of jamming when moving  
the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk  
of damage to property. Make sure that the  
area of movement of the seat is clear prior  
to any adjustment.  
Pull the lever, and apply your weight to the  
backrest or lift it off, as necessary.  
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Front seat heating  
Warning  
Overview  
Unexpected movements of the rear seat  
backrest while driving may occur if the  
rear seat backrest is unlocked. Vehicle  
control could be lost. There is a risk of in-  
jury. Fold back and lock the rear seat back-  
rests before driving.  
Fold the seat backrest forward  
1. Pull lever up to the stop.  
Seat heating  
Switching on  
Press the button once for each tem-  
perature level.  
The maximum temperature is reached when  
three LEDs are lit.  
2. Fold the seat backrest forward.  
3. Push the seat forward.  
If the trip is continued within approx.  
15 minutes after a stop, seat heating is acti-  
vated automatically with the temperature  
selected last.  
Original position  
When GREEN Mode is activated, refer to  
page 214, the heating output is reduced.  
The driver's seat features a mechanical  
memory function for forward/back and  
backrest adjustment.  
Switching off  
1. Push the seat back into the original po-  
sition.  
Press and hold the button until the  
LEDs go out.  
2. Fold back the backrest to lock the seat.  
If the backrest is folded back when the seat  
is not yet in the original position, the seat  
engages in the current position. In this  
case, manually adjust longitudinal direction,  
refer to page 86.  
Safety belts  
Number of safety belts and safety  
belt buckles  
The vehicle is fitted with four safety belts  
to ensure occupant safety. However, they  
can only offer protection when adjusted cor-  
rectly.  
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Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel  
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The safety belts or safety belt buckles  
are damaged, soiled, or changed in  
any other way.  
General information  
Always make sure that safety belts are be-  
ing worn by all occupants before driving off.  
Although airbags enhance safety by provid-  
ing added protection, they are not a substi-  
tute for safety belts.  
Belt tensioners or belt retractors  
were modified.  
Safety belts can be imperceptibly damaged  
in the event of an accident. There is a risk  
of injuries or danger to life. Do not modify  
safety belts, safety belt buckles, belt ten-  
sioners, belt retractors or belt anchors and  
keep them clean. Have the safety belts  
checked after an accident at the dealer’s  
service center or another qualified service  
center or repair shop.  
If needed, disengage the safety belt in the  
rear from the belt buckle on the side.  
The upper shoulder strap's anchorage point  
will be correct for adult seat occupants of  
every build if the seat is correctly adjusted.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Correct use of safety belts  
Use of a safety belt to buckle more than  
one person will potentially defeat the abil-  
ity of the safety belt to serve its protective  
function. There is a risk of injuries or dan-  
ger to life. Do not allow more than one per-  
son to wear a single safety belt. Infants  
and children are not allowed on an occu-  
pant's lap, but must be transported and se-  
cured in designated child restraint sys-  
tems.  
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Wear the safety belt twist-free and tight  
to your body over your lap and should-  
ers.  
Wear the safety belt deep on your hips  
over your lap. The safety belt may not  
press on your stomach.  
Do not rub the safety belt against sharp  
edges, or guide it or jam it in across  
hard or fragile objects.  
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Avoid thick clothing.  
Re-tighten the safety belt frequently up-  
ward around your upper body.  
Warning  
The efficacy of safety gear, including  
safety belts, can be limited or lost when  
safety belts are fastened incorrectly. An  
incorrectly fastened safety belt can cause  
additional injuries, for instance in the  
event of an accident, braking or evasive  
maneuvers. There is a risk of injuries or  
danger to life. Make sure that all occu-  
pants are wearing safety belts correctly.  
Buckling the safety belt  
1. Guide the safety belt slowly over  
shoulder and hip to put it on.  
Warning  
The efficacy of safety gear, including  
safety belts, may not be fully functional or  
fail in the following situations:  
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2. Insert the tongue plate into the safety  
CONTROLS  
Display in the instrument cluster  
belt buckle. The safety belt buckle must  
engage audibly.  
The indicator light in the instrument cluster  
illuminates after switching on the drive-  
ready state.  
Symbol Description  
Green: the safety belt is buckled  
on the corresponding rear seat.  
Red: the safety belt is not buck-  
led on the corresponding rear  
seat.  
Unbuckling the safety belt  
1. Hold the safety belt firmly.  
Front head restraints  
Safety information  
Warning  
2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.  
3. Guide the safety belt back into its roll-  
up mechanism.  
Safety belt reminder for driver's  
seat and front passenger seat  
A missing protective effect due to re-  
moved or not correctly adjusted head re-  
straints can cause injuries in the head and  
neck area. There is a risk of injury.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
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Before driving, install the removed  
head restraints on the occupied seats.  
The indicator light lights up and a  
signal sounds. Make sure that the  
safety belts are positioned correctly.  
The safety belt reminder can also be acti-  
vated if objects are placed on the front pas-  
senger seat.  
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Adjust the head restraint so its center  
supports the back of the head at as  
close to eye level as possible.  
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Adjust the distance so that the head  
restraint is as close as possible to the  
back of the head. Adjust the distance  
via the backrest tilt as needed.  
Safety belt reminder for rear seats  
General information  
The safety belt reminder is automatically  
activated each time the drive-ready state is  
switched on.  
Warning  
Body parts can be jammed when moving  
the head restraint. There is a risk of injury.  
Make sure that the area of movement is  
clear when moving the head restraint.  
The safety belt reminder is also activated  
when a passenger unbuckles a rear seat  
safety belt during the trip.  
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Warning  
Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel  
Objects on the head restraint reduce the  
protective effect in the head and neck  
area. There is a risk of injury.  
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Do not use seat or head restraint cov-  
ers.  
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Do not hang objects, for instance  
clothes hangers, directly on the head  
restraint.  
1. If necessary, fold the rear seat backrest  
forward.  
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Only use accessories that have been  
determined to be safe for attachment  
to a head restraint.  
2. Pull head restraint up as far as possible.  
3. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the  
head restraint out completely.  
Do not use any accessories, for in-  
stance pillows, while driving.  
Installing  
Proceed in the reverse order to install the  
head restraint.  
Adjusting the height  
Rear head restraints  
Safety information  
Warning  
A missing protective effect due to re-  
moved or not correctly adjusted head re-  
straints can cause injuries in the head and  
neck area. There is a risk of injury.  
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To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and  
push the head restraint down.  
To raise: push the head restraint up.  
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Before driving, install the removed  
head restraints on the occupied seats.  
After setting the height, make sure that the  
head restraint engages correctly.  
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Adjust the head restraint so its center  
supports the back of the head at as  
close to eye level as possible.  
Removing  
Only remove the head restraint if no one  
will be sitting in the seat in question.  
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Adjust the distance so that the head  
restraint is as close as possible to the  
back of the head. Adjust the distance  
via the backrest tilt as needed.  
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CONTROLS  
Fold down  
Warning  
Body parts can be jammed when moving  
the head restraint. There is a risk of injury.  
Make sure that the area of movement is  
clear when moving the head restraint.  
Warning  
Objects on the head restraint reduce the  
protective effect in the head and neck  
area. There is a risk of injury.  
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To fold down: press the button, arrow 1,  
and press down the head restraint, ar-  
row 2.  
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Do not use seat or head restraint cov-  
ers.  
Forward: fold the head restraint toward  
the front as far as it will go. Make sure  
that the head restraint engages cor-  
rectly.  
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Do not hang objects, for instance  
clothes hangers, directly on the head  
restraint.  
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Only use accessories that have been  
determined to be safe for attachment  
to a head restraint.  
Removing  
Only remove the head restraint if no one  
will be sitting in the seat in question.  
Do not use any accessories, for in-  
stance pillows, while driving.  
Adjusting the height  
1. Fold down the rear seat backrest, refer  
to page 203, in question.  
2. Pull head restraint up against the resist-  
ance.  
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To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and  
push the head restraint down.  
3. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the  
head restraint out completely.  
To raise: push the head restraint up.  
After setting the height, make sure that the  
head restraint engages correctly.  
Installing  
Proceed in the reverse order to install the  
head restraint.  
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Adjusting electrically  
Mirrors  
Press the button.  
Exterior mirrors  
The mirror movement follows the  
button movement.  
General information  
The mirror on the front passenger side is  
more curved than the driver's side mirror.  
Malfunction  
In case of an electrical malfunction, adjust  
the mirror by pressing the edges of the mir-  
ror glass.  
Safety information  
Folding in and out  
Warning  
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer  
than they appear. The distance to the traf-  
fic behind could be incorrectly estimated,  
for instance while changing lanes. There is  
a risk of accident. Estimate the distance to  
the traffic behind by looking over your  
shoulder.  
NOTICE  
Depending on the vehicle width, the vehi-  
cle can be damaged in vehicle washes.  
There is a risk of damage to property. Be-  
fore washing, fold in the mirrors by hand  
or with the button.  
Press the button.  
Overview  
Folding is only possible up to a speed of ap-  
prox. 15 mph/20 km/h.  
Folding the mirrors in and out is helpful in  
the following situations:  
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In vehicle washes.  
On narrow roads.  
Mirrors that were folded in are folded out  
automatically at a speed of approx.  
25 mph/40 km/h.  
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2
Adjusting  
Selecting a mirror, Automatic Curb Mon-  
itor  
Automatic heating  
3
Folding in and out  
Both exterior mirrors are automatically  
heated as needed and when the standby  
state is switched on.  
Selecting a mirror  
To change over to the other mirror:  
Slide the switch.  
Automatic dimming feature  
The exterior mirror on the driver's side is  
automatically dimmed. Photocells in the  
car's interior mirror, refer to page 93, are  
used to control this.  
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Turn knob  
Automatic Curb Monitor, exterior  
mirror  
Concept  
If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass  
on the front passenger side is tilted down-  
ward. This improves your view of the curb  
and other formatting issue - low-lying ob-  
stacles when parking, for instance.  
Activating  
Turn the knob to reduce the blinding effect  
by the interior mirror.  
1.  
slide the switch to the driver's  
side mirror position.  
Interior mirror, automatic dimming  
feature  
2. Engage selector lever position R.  
Deactivating  
Slide the switch to the passenger's side mir-  
ror position.  
Overview  
Interior mirror, manually dimmable  
Flip lever  
Photocells are used for control:  
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In the mirror glass.  
On the back of the mirror.  
Functional requirements  
To reduce the blinding effect of the interior  
mirror, flip the lever forward.  
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Keep the photocells clean.  
Do not cover the area between the inte-  
rior mirror and the windshield.  
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Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel  
Steering wheel  
Safety information  
Warning  
Steering wheel adjustments while driving  
can lead to unexpected steering wheel  
movements. Vehicle control could be lost.  
There is a risk of accident. Adjustng the  
steering wheel while the vehicle is sta-  
tionary only.  
Adjusting  
1. Fold the lever down.  
2. Move the steering wheel to the prefer-  
red height and angle to suit your seating  
position.  
3. Fold the lever back up.  
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Warning  
A heated vehicle may result in death to  
persons, especially children, or animals.  
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.  
Do not leave persons, especially children,  
or animals unattended in the vehicle.  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with  
the series. It also describes features and  
functions that are not necessarily available  
in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op-  
tions or country versions. This also applies  
to safety-related functions and systems.  
When using these functions and systems,  
the applicable laws and regulations must be  
observed.  
Warning  
Exposure to intense sunlight can cause  
child restraint systems and their compo-  
nents to become very hot. Persons may  
sustain burn injuries when touching the  
hot components. There is a risk of injury.  
Do not expose the child restraint system to  
direct sunlight or cover where necessary.  
If necessary, let the child restraint system  
cool down before transporting a child. Do  
not leave children unattended in the vehi-  
cle.  
The right place for children  
Safety information  
Warning  
Unattended children or animals in the ve-  
hicle can cause the vehicle to move and  
endanger themselves and traffic, for in-  
stance due to the following actions:  
Always transport children in the  
rear seat  
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Pressing the Start/Stop button.  
Releasing the parking brake.  
General information  
Accident research shows that the safest  
place for children is in the rear seat.  
Opening and closing the doors or  
windows.  
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Engaging selector lever position N.  
Using vehicle equipment.  
Transport children younger than 13 years of  
age or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm only in the  
rear seat in suitable child restraint systems  
designed for the age, weight and size of the  
child. Children 13 years of age or older must  
wear a safety belt as soon as a suitable child  
restraint system can no longer be used due  
to their age, weight, or size.  
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do  
not leave children or animals unattended  
in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key with  
you when exiting and lock the vehicle.  
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Safety information  
Warning  
The stability of the child restraint system  
is limited or compromised with incorrect  
seat adjustment or improper installation of  
the child seat. There is a risk of injuries or  
danger to life. Make sure that the child re-  
straint system fits securely against the  
backrest. If possible, adjust the backrest  
tilt for all affected backrests and correctly  
adjust the seats. Make sure that seats and  
backrests are securely engaged or locked.  
If possible, adjust the height of the head  
restraints or remove them.  
The safety belt cannot be fastened cor-  
rectly on children shorter than 5 ft,  
150 cm without suitable additional child  
restraint systems. The efficacy of safety  
gear, including safety belts, can be limited  
or lost when safety belts are fastened in-  
correctly. An incorrectly fastened safety  
belt can cause additional injuries, for in-  
stance in the event of an accident, braking  
or evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of in-  
juries or danger to life. Secure children  
shorter than 5 ft, 150 cm using suitable  
child restraint systems.  
Installing child restraint sys-  
tems  
Children on the front passenger  
seat  
General information  
General information  
Pay attention to the specifications of the  
child restraint system manufacturer when  
selecting, installing, and using child re-  
straint systems.  
Before using a child restraint system on the  
front passenger seat, ensure that the front,  
knee, and side airbags on the front passen-  
ger side are deactivated. For automatic de-  
activation of front-seat passenger airbags,  
refer to page 143.  
In order to facilitate the installation of a  
back-facing child restraint system in the  
rear:  
Move the front passenger seat as far up as  
possible before folding down the backrest.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Safety information  
Active front-seat passenger airbags can in-  
jure a child in a child restraint system  
when the airbags are activated. There is a  
risk of injury. Make sure that the front-  
seat passenger airbags are deactivated and  
that the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indica-  
tor light lights up.  
Warning  
The protective effect of child restraint sys-  
tems and their fastening systems which  
have been damaged or exposed to an acci-  
dent can be limited or lost. A child cannot  
be properly restrained in the event of an  
accident, braking or evasive maneuvers.  
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.  
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Do not use child restraint systems which  
have been damaged or exposed to an acci-  
dent.  
that the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indica-  
tor light lights up.  
Before installing a child restraint system in  
the front passenger seat, make sure that the  
front, knee and side airbags on the front  
passenger side are deactivated.  
If a child restraint system and its fasten-  
ing system has been damaged or exposed  
to an accident, have these systems  
checked and replaced by the dealer's serv-  
ice center or another qualified service cen-  
ter or repair shop.  
Deactivate the front-seat passenger airbags  
automatically, refer to page 143.  
Seat position and height  
Warning  
Before installing a child restraint system,  
move the front passenger seat as far back as  
possible and adjust its height to the highest  
and thus best possible position for the belt  
and to offer optimal protection in the event  
of an accident.  
The stability of the child restraint system  
is limited or compromised with incorrect  
seat adjustment or improper installation of  
the child seat. There is a risk of injuries or  
danger to life. Make sure that the child re-  
straint system fits securely against the  
backrest. If possible, adjust the backrest  
tilt for all affected backrests and correctly  
adjust the seats. Make sure that seats and  
backrests are securely engaged or locked.  
If possible, adjust the height of the head  
restraints or remove them.  
If the upper anchorage of the safety belt is  
located in front of the belt guide of the child  
seat, move the front passenger seat care-  
fully forward until the best possible belt  
guide position is reached.  
Child seat security  
On the rear seats  
In order to facilitate the installation of a  
back-facing child restraint system:  
Move the front passenger seat as far up as  
possible before folding down the backrest.  
On the front passenger seat  
Deactivating airbags  
The rear safety belts and the front passen-  
ger safety belt can be permanently locked to  
fasten child restraint systems.  
Warning  
Active front-seat passenger airbags can in-  
jure a child in a child restraint system  
when the airbags are activated. There is a  
risk of injury. Make sure that the front-  
seat passenger airbags are deactivated and  
Locking the safety belt  
1. Pull out the belt strap completely.  
2. Secure the child restraint system with  
the safety belt.  
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fixing system fits securely against the  
backrest.  
3. Allow the belt strap to be pulled in and  
pull it tight against the child restraint  
system. The safety belt is locked.  
Position  
Unlocking the safety belt  
1. Unbuckle the safety belt buckle.  
2. Remove the child restraint system.  
Symbol  
Meaning  
The corresponding symbol  
shows the mounts for the  
lower LATCH anchors.  
3. Allow the belt strap to be pulled in com-  
pletely.  
Seats equipped with lower  
anchors are marked with a  
pair, (2), of LATCH symbols.  
LATCH child restraint fixing  
system  
Before installing LATCH child  
restraint fixing systems  
General information  
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil-  
dren.  
Pull the safety belt away from the area of  
the child restraint system.  
Pay attention to the operating and safety in-  
formation from the child restraint system  
manufacturer when installing and using  
LATCH child restraint fixing systems.  
Assembly of LATCH child restraint  
fixing systems  
1. Install child restraint system, see manu-  
facturer's information.  
Mounts for the lower LATCH  
anchors  
2. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are  
properly engaged.  
The lower anchors may be used to attach  
the CRS to the vehicle seat up to a com-  
bined child and CRS weight of 65 lbs/30 kg  
when the child is restrained by the internal  
harnesses.  
Child restraint systems with tether  
strap  
Safety information  
Safety information  
Warning  
If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly  
used for the child restraint system, the  
protective effect can be reduced. There is  
a risk of injury. Make sure that the upper  
retaining strap does not run over sharp  
edges and is not twisted as it passes the  
upper anchor.  
Warning  
If the LATCH child restraint fixing sys-  
tems are not correctly engaged, the protec-  
tive effect of the LATCH child restraint  
fixing system can be limited. There is a  
risk of injuries or danger to life. Make sure  
that the lower anchors are securely en-  
gaged and that the LATCH child restraint  
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4
5
6
Hook for upper retaining strap  
Warning  
Anchor  
If the rear backrest is not locked, the pro-  
tective effect of the child restraint system  
is limited or there is none. In certain situa-  
tions, for instance braking maneuvers or  
in case of an accident, the rear backrest  
can fold forward. There is a risk of injuries  
or danger to life. Make sure that the rear  
backrests are locked.  
Seat backrest  
Upper retaining strap  
Attaching the upper retaining strap to  
the anchor  
1. Raise the head restraint, if needed.  
2. On the rear seat: Guide the upper retain-  
ing strap between or along both sides of  
the supports of the head restraint to the  
anchor.  
NOTICE  
The anchors for the upper retaining straps  
of child restraint systems are only pro-  
vided for these retaining straps. When  
other objects are mounted, the anchors  
can be damaged. There is a risk of damage  
to property. Only mount child restraint  
systems to the upper anchors.  
3. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to  
the anchor on the rear seat.  
4. Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it  
down.  
Anchors  
The respective symbol shows the an-  
chor for the upper retaining strap.  
Seats with an upper top tether are  
marked with this symbol. It can be found on  
the rear seat backrest or the rear window  
shelf.  
Routing the retaining strap  
1
2
Direction of travel  
Head restraint  
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If the driver's or front passenger door is  
opened when exiting the vehicle, with  
drive-ready state switched off manually.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with  
the series. It also describes features and  
functions that are not necessarily available  
in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op-  
tions or country versions. This also applies  
to safety-related functions and systems.  
When using these functions and systems,  
the applicable laws and regulations must be  
observed.  
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After approx. 8 minutes.  
When the vehicle is locked using the  
central locking system.  
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If the charge state of the batteries is  
low.  
Radio-ready state remains active if, for in-  
stance drive-ready state is automatically  
switched off for the following reasons:  
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Opening or closing the driver's door.  
Unfastening of the driver's safety belt.  
Start/Stop button  
When automatically switching from low  
beams to parking lights.  
Radio-ready state is also switched back on  
if the on/off button on the radio is pressed  
when the vehicle is parked.  
Concept  
Pressing the Start/Stop button  
switches standby state on or  
off.  
If drive-ready state is switched on: the sys-  
tem automatically switches to radio-ready  
state when the driver's door is opened and  
the driver's safety belt is unbuckled if the  
lights are switched off or the daytime run-  
ning lights are switched on.  
Drive-ready state is switched  
on when you depress the  
brake pedal while pressing the Start/Stop  
button.  
Pressing the Start/Stop button again  
switches drive-ready state back off and  
radio-ready state is switched back on.  
Standby state  
All electronic systems/power consumers are  
ready for operation. Odometer and trip od-  
ometer are displayed in the instrument clus-  
ter.  
The drive-ready state cannot be activated as  
long as the charging cable is connected, re-  
fer to page 218.  
To preserve the battery, use standby state  
and activated power features only as long as  
absolutely necessary.  
Radio-ready state  
Some electronic systems/power consumers  
are ready for operation.  
Turning on standby state  
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches  
standby state on or off.  
The radio-ready state is switched off auto-  
matically:  
Standby state is switched off automatically:  
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When locking the vehicle, even if the  
low beams are switched on.  
Safety information  
When opening or closing the driver  
door, if the driver's safety belt is un-  
buckled and the low beams are switched  
off.  
NOTICE  
Selector lever position P is automatically  
engaged when drive-ready state is  
switched off. There is a risk of damage to  
property. Do not switch drive-ready state  
off in vehicle washes.  
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While the driver's safety belt is unbuck-  
led with driver's door open and low  
beams off.  
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When the batteries' state of charge is  
low, if the low beams are switched off.  
Drive-ready state in detail  
Safety information  
Warning  
The low beams switch to parking lights  
after approx. 15 minutes of no use.  
When the front doors are opened if  
there is no other person sitting in the  
front seats.  
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move  
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of  
accident. Before exiting, secure the vehi-  
cle against rolling.  
Drive-ready state  
Activated drive-ready state is the equiva-  
lent of a running engine in conventional ve-  
hicles. Deactivated drive-ready state is  
equivalent to switching the engine off.  
In order to ensure that the vehicle is se-  
cured against rolling away, follow the fol-  
lowing:  
If drive-ready state is switched on, the vehi-  
cle ready to drive and the pointer in the in-  
strument cluster is on READY signal, refer  
to page 101.  
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Set the parking brake.  
On uphill grades or on a downhill  
slope, turn the front wheels in the di-  
rection of the curb.  
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.  
Most of the indicator/warning lights in the  
instrument cluster light up for a varied  
length of time.  
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On uphill grades or on a downhill  
slope, also secure the vehicle, for in-  
stance with a wheel chock.  
To save battery power when parking, switch  
off drive-ready state and any unnecessary  
electronic systems/power consumers.  
Switching on drive-ready state  
1. Close the driver's door.  
The drive-ready state is switched off auto-  
matically if the driver's safety belt is not  
buckled when the driver's door is opened.  
2. Depress the brake pedal.  
3. Press the Start/Stop button.  
Drive-ready state is switched on.  
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Display in the instrument cluster  
Selector lever positions  
The READY display indicates  
that the vehicle is ready for  
driving.  
Driving off  
Functional requirements  
The engaged selector lever position is dis-  
played on the selector lever.  
Driving is possible under the following con-  
ditions:  
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The high-voltage battery is sufficiently  
charged.  
D Drive  
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The driver's door is closed.  
Position for normal vehicle operation.  
State of charge in strong temperature  
fluctuations  
R is reverse  
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.  
In the case of strong temperature fluctua-  
tions and a low state of charge of the high-  
voltage battery, it may not be possible to  
start the vehicle again at the beginning of  
the next trip. Recharge vehicle with low  
state of charge in time.  
N is Neutral  
The vehicle may be pushed or roll without  
power, for instance in vehicle washes, refer  
to page 103, in selector lever position N.  
P Park  
Driving  
Engage only while the vehicle is stationary  
and the brake is applied. The drive wheels  
are blocked.  
1. Switch on drive-ready state.  
2. Apply the brake and engage the selector  
lever in position D or R.  
Selector lever position P is engaged auto-  
matically in the following situations:  
3. Release the parking brake.  
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If the driver's safety belt is off, the driv-  
er's door is open and neither brake nor  
accelerator pedal are depressed while  
drive-ready state is switched on and se-  
lector lever position D or R is set.  
4. Depress the accelerator pedal to drive.  
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After switching off drive-ready state via  
the Start/Stop button, if selector lever  
position D or R is set.  
With standby state switched off.  
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that  
selector lever position P is set. Otherwise,  
the vehicle may begin to move. On uphill  
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page 107.  
cally returns to the center position when  
released.  
Engaging selector lever positions  
General information  
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Interlock: the selector lever position P  
can be exited only with drive-ready  
state engaged.  
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Shift lock: with the vehicle stationary,  
press on the brake pedal before shifting  
out of P or N; otherwise, the shift com-  
mand will not be executed.  
Engaging P  
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Shift lock: before shifting out of P, re-  
move the charging cable from the vehi-  
cle; otherwise, the shift command will  
not be executed.  
Engage D, N, R  
A selector lever lock prevents the following  
faulty operation:  
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Unintentional shifting into selector  
lever position R.  
Press button P.  
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Unintentional shifting from selector  
lever position P into another selector  
lever position.  
Rolling or pushing the vehicle  
General information  
In some situations, the vehicle is to roll  
without its own power for a short distance,  
for instance in a car wash, or be pushed.  
1. Press and hold the button to release the  
selector lever lock.  
Engaging selector lever position N  
1. Switch on drive-ready state while press-  
ing on the brake pedal.  
2. If necessary, release the parking brake.  
3. Depress the brake pedal.  
4. Engage selector lever position N.  
5. Switch off drive-ready state.  
2. With the driver's safety belt fastened,  
briefly push the selector lever in the de-  
sired direction, past a resistance point,  
if needed. The selector lever automati-  
In this way, standby state remains  
switched on, and a Check Control mes-  
sage is displayed.  
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NOTICE  
Driving  
5. Release Start/Stop button and brake.  
6. Maneuver the vehicle from the danger  
area and secure it against moving on its  
own.  
Selector lever position P is automatically  
engaged when standby state is switched  
off. There is a risk of damage to property.  
Do not switch standby state off in vehicle  
washes.  
Switching off drive-ready state  
Park the vehicle. Noises from the electrical  
system such as for cooling the high-voltage  
system might still be audible.  
Irrespective of standby state, the selector  
lever position P is automatically engaged af-  
ter approx. 15 minutes.  
After stopping the vehicle:  
1. Apply brake and engage the selector  
lever in position P.  
If there is a malfunction, you may not be  
able to change the selector lever position.  
2. Set the parking brake.  
Electronically unlock the transmission lock,  
if needed.  
3. Press the Start/Stop button.  
The READY indicator goes out and a  
signal sounds.  
Electronic unlocking of the  
transmission lock  
In case of longer idle times, follow the  
instructions in the Care chapter, refer to  
page 266.  
General information  
Electronically unlock the transmission lock  
to maneuver vehicle from a danger area.  
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Safety information  
DANGER  
Before unlocking the transmission lock, set  
the parking brake to prevent the vehicle  
from rolling away.  
Engaging selector lever position N  
1. Hold the Start/Stop button pressed.  
2. Depress the brake pedal.  
The braking power of the electric motor  
can be stronger than for a vehicle with  
combustion engine. Abrupt braking and  
slow-down may confuse other traffic.  
There is a risk of accident. Carefully re-  
lease the accelerator pedal. Adjust driving  
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic  
closely and actively intervene where ap-  
propriate.  
3. Press and hold the selector lever in posi-  
tion N.  
A corresponding Check Control message  
is displayed.  
4. Press the selector lever again into posi-  
tion N within approx. 2 seconds.  
Position N is indicated on the selector  
lever.  
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The degree of the deceleration depends on  
the energy recovery, refer to page 106, set-  
ting.  
Warning  
When driving in electric mode, pedes-  
trians and other traffic might pay less at-  
tention to the vehicle due to the lack of  
engine noise. There is a risk of accident.  
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions.  
Watch traffic closely and actively inter-  
vene where appropriate.  
During the deceleration, energy is recov-  
ered and the high-voltage battery is  
charged.  
Energy recovery: CHARGE  
The high-voltage battery is recharged in  
part through energy recovery. The electric  
motor acts as a generator when decelerating  
and converts the kinetic energy into electri-  
cal energy.  
Warning  
Without energy recovery, there is no brak-  
ing power of the electric motor available.  
The vehicle could roll further than antici-  
pated. There is a risk of accident. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch  
traffic closely and actively intervene  
where appropriate.  
Energy can be recovered if the following  
conditions are met:  
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The vehicle is moving.  
Speed higher than approx.  
12 mph/20 km/h.  
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Selector lever position D or R is set.  
Accelerator pedal is not actuated or only  
pressed down one third of the way.  
Accelerator pedal positions  
Energy cannot be recovered in the following  
situations:  
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Selector lever position N is engaged.  
While drive stability control systems,  
for instance DTC, are active and control-  
ling the vehicle, even though this is not  
indicated by an indicator light.  
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The high-voltage battery is fully  
charged.  
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3
Deceleration  
Coasting  
When temperature of the high-voltage  
battery is very low or very high.  
Acceleration or constant speed: ePO-  
WER  
In winter it might be possible that the  
energy recovery is temporarily unavaila-  
ble after startup.  
Deceleration  
Exemplary traffic situations  
Releasing the accelerator pedal causes de-  
celeration similar to cautious braking. Addi-  
tionally, the brake lights will come on with-  
out hitting the brakes.  
If a deceleration operation is foreseeable  
while driving, this can be used for energy  
recovery.  
The following exemplary driving situations  
may be suitable:  
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Decelerating downhill.  
Deceleration before a red light.  
Proactive driving reduces energy consump-  
tion and increases the range.  
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With vehicle rolling, no energy is recov-  
ered.  
Avoid late or abrupt braking. Instead, decel-  
erate the vehicle using energy recovery.  
Exemplary traffic situations  
Set energy recovery  
If a route can be traveled without antici-  
pated need for braking, it is advantageous  
to roll.  
Concept  
The energy recovery is adjustable.  
The following exemplary driving situations  
may be suitable:  
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High energy recovery: the vehicle decel-  
erates faster, more energy is returned to  
the high-voltage battery.  
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Rolling on a straight downhill route  
without obstacles.  
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Low energy recovery: the vehicle decel-  
erates more slowly, less energy is re-  
turned to the high-voltage battery.  
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Coasting on a route without obstacles.  
Avoid late or abrupt braking.  
Overview  
Acoustic pedestrian protection  
The system generates a continuous driving  
noise during electric driving up to approx.  
20 mph/30 km/h.  
A speaker system broadcasts the noise to  
the surroundings.  
As a result, other road users, for instance  
pedestrians or cyclists, can better perceive  
the vehicle.  
Heavily discharged high-voltage  
battery  
Energy recovery  
If the high-voltage battery is heavily dis-  
charged during the trip, the performance  
and some comfort features are reduced  
step-by-step to extend the range.  
Adjusting  
Press the button up or down.  
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LED off: high energy recovery.  
Heated high-voltage battery  
With a stationary vehicle  
In isolated cases, when the vehicle is sta-  
tionary, it is possible for the high-voltage  
battery to overheat, for instance, as a result  
of extreme hot or cold temperatures or di-  
rect sunlight. Drive-ready state cannot be  
LED illuminated: low energy recovery.  
The setting is displayed in the instrument  
cluster.  
Coasting  
The electric drive makes it possible to roll  
without consuming energy. This driving  
condition is referred to as coasting.  
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switched on if the high-voltage battery is  
overheated.  
Warning  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
Unattended children or animals in the ve-  
hicle can cause the vehicle to move and  
endanger themselves and traffic, for in-  
stance due to the following actions:  
Another message will indicate when drive-  
ready state is available again.  
While driving  
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Pressing the Start/Stop button.  
Releasing the parking brake.  
If the high-voltage battery overheats during  
the trip, the performance is reduced step-  
by-step in order to cool down the battery.  
The ePOWER performance display in the in-  
strument cluster decreases. If the tempera-  
ture increases further, park the vehicle until  
the high-voltage battery has cooled down. If  
the performance display falls to 0, the drive-  
ready state is switched off and the vehicle  
comes to a stop.  
Opening and closing the doors or  
windows.  
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Engaging selector lever position N.  
Using vehicle equipment.  
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do  
not leave children or animals unattended  
in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key with  
you when exiting and lock the vehicle.  
Overview  
Parking brake  
Concept  
The parking brake is used to prevent the ve-  
hicle from rolling when it is parked.  
Safety information  
Warning  
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move  
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of  
accident. Before exiting, secure the vehi-  
cle against rolling.  
Parking brake  
Setting  
In order to ensure that the vehicle is se-  
cured against rolling away, follow the fol-  
lowing:  
With a stationary vehicle  
Pull the switch.  
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Set the parking brake.  
The LED lights up.  
On uphill grades or on a downhill  
slope, turn the front wheels in the di-  
rection of the curb.  
The indicator light lights up red. The  
parking brake is set.  
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On uphill grades or on a downhill  
slope, also secure the vehicle, for in-  
stance with a wheel chock.  
Depending on the stopping situation, the  
parking brake is engaged automatically.  
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In some parking situations, the parking  
brake is automatically engaged, when selec-  
tor lever position P is engaged. In these  
cases, the parking brake is released auto-  
matically when you leave the selector lever  
position P.  
Malfunction  
If the parking brake fails or malfunctions,  
secure the vehicle against rolling before ex-  
iting.  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
Secure the vehicle against rolling away, for  
instance with a wheel chock, after exiting  
the vehicle.  
While driving  
To use as emergency brake while driving:  
Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle  
brakes hard while the switch is being  
pulled.  
After a power failure  
Re-activating the parking brake  
1. Switch on standby state.  
The indicator light lights up red, a  
signal sounds and the brake lights  
light up.  
2.  
Press the switch while stepping on  
the brake pedal or selector lever posi-  
tion P is set.  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
If the vehicle is decelerated to a complete  
stop, the parking brake is engaged.  
It may take several seconds for the brake to  
be reactivated. Some mechanical sounds as-  
sociated with this process are normal.  
Releasing  
The indicator light in the instrument  
cluster goes out as soon as the park-  
ing brake is ready for operation.  
Releasing manually  
1. Switch on standby state.  
2.  
Press the switch while stepping on  
the brake pedal or selector lever posi-  
tion P is set.  
Hold function  
The LED and indicator light go out.  
The parking brake is released.  
Concept  
The system holds the vehicle automatically  
when gear is engaged. This prevents rolling  
against the direction of travel.  
Automatic release  
For automatic release, step on the accelera-  
tor pedal.  
In selector lever position D, the vehicle can-  
not roll backwards. In selector lever posi-  
tion R, it cannot roll forward. The brake  
pedal does not have to be pressed.  
The LED and indicator light go out.  
The parking brake is automatically released  
when you step on the accelerator pedal un-  
der the following conditions:  
Reducing energy consumption  
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Standby state switched on.  
Drive mode engaged.  
To reduce energy consumption when the  
hold function is activated, activate the park-  
ing brake or engage the selector lever in po-  
sition P when the vehicle is stopped for  
long periods of time.  
Driver buckled in and doors closed.  
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The hold function can be affected by the ve-  
hicle's load and the road incline. If needed, a  
Check Control message will appear and po-  
sition P will be selected automatically.  
Signaling briefly  
Press the lever to the resistance point and  
hold it there for as long as you want the  
turn signal to flash.  
Malfunction  
Turn signal, high beams, head-  
light flasher  
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator  
light indicates that a turn signal bulb has  
failed.  
Turn signal  
High beams, headlight flasher  
Using turn signals  
Push the lever forward or pull it backward.  
Press the lever past the resistance point.  
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High beams on, arrow 1.  
Canada: the lever returns into its starting  
position after actuation. To switch off man-  
ually, slightly tap the lever to the resistance  
point.  
The high beams light up when the low  
beams are switched on.  
High beams off/headlight flasher, ar-  
row 2.  
Triple turn signal activation  
Lightly tap the lever up or down.  
Wiper system  
The triple turn signal duration can be ad-  
justed.  
General information  
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is  
dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or  
cause them to become worn more quickly.  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
1.  
"My MINI"  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. "Lighting"  
4. "Exterior lighting"  
5. "One-touch turn signal"  
6. Select the desired setting.  
Settings are stored for the profile currently  
used.  
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When travel is interrupted with the wiper  
system switched on: when travel continues,  
the wipers resume at their previous speed.  
Safety information  
Warning  
If the wipers start moving in the folded  
away state, body parts can be jammed or  
damage may occur to parts of the vehicle.  
There is a risk of injury or risk of damage  
to property. Make sure that the vehicle is  
switched off when the wipers are in the  
folded away state and the wipers are  
folded in when switching on.  
Switching off and brief wipe  
NOTICE  
Press the lever down.  
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,  
the wiper blades can be torn off and the  
wiper motor can overheat when switching  
on. There is a risk of damage to property.  
Defrost the windshield prior to switching  
the wipers on.  
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Switching off: press the lever down until  
it reaches its standard position.  
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Brief wipe: press the lever down from  
the standard position.  
The lever automatically returns to its in-  
itial position when released.  
Switching on  
Interval mode or rain sensor  
Concept  
The rain sensor automatically controls the  
time between wipes depending on the in-  
tensity of the rainfall.  
General information  
The sensor is located on the windshield, di-  
rectly in front of the interior mirror. With-  
out the rain sensor, the frequency of the  
wiper operation is preset.  
Press the lever up until the desired position  
is reached.  
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Resting position of the wipers, posi-  
tion 0.  
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Intermittent operation or rain sensor,  
position 1.  
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Normal wiper speed, position 2.  
Fast wiper speed, position 3.  
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Safety information  
NOTICE  
Setting the frequency or sensitivity of  
the rain sensor  
If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers  
can accidentally start moving in vehicle  
washes. There is a risk of damage to prop-  
erty. Deactivate the rain sensor in vehicle  
washes.  
Activating  
Turn the thumbwheel.  
With deactivated rain sensor: set the inter-  
val.  
With activated rain sensor: set the rain sen-  
sor sensitivity.  
Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the  
rain sensor.  
Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the  
rain sensor.  
Press the lever up once from its standard  
position, arrow 1.  
Windshield washer system  
Safety information  
Wiping is started.  
The LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.  
In frosty conditions, wiper operation may  
not start.  
Warning  
The washer fluid can freeze onto the win-  
dow at low temperatures and obstruct the  
view. There is a risk of accident. Only use  
the washer systems, if the washer fluid  
cannot freeze. Use washer fluid with anti-  
freeze, if needed.  
Deactivating  
Press the lever back into the standard posi-  
tion.  
NOTICE  
When the washer fluid reservoir is empty,  
the wash pump cannot work as intended.  
There is a risk of damage to property. Do  
not use the washer system when the  
washer fluid reservoir is empty.  
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Cleaning the windshield  
Clean the rear window  
Turn the outer switch in the desired direc-  
tion.  
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In resting position: turn the switch  
downward, arrow 3. The switch auto-  
matically returns to its idle position  
when released.  
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In intermittent mode: turn the switch  
further, arrow 2. The switch automati-  
cally returns to its interval position  
when released.  
Pull the lever.  
The function is deactivated if the washer  
fluid reservoir level is low.  
The system sprays washer fluid on the  
windshield and activates the wipers briefly.  
Fold-away position of the wipers  
Concept  
The fold-away position enables the wipers  
to be folded away from the windshield.  
Windshield washer nozzles  
The windshield washer nozzles are auto-  
matically heated while standby state is  
switched on.  
Rear window wiper  
Overview  
General information  
Helpful when changing the wiper blades or  
under frosty conditions, for instance.  
Safety information  
Warning  
If the wipers start moving in the folded  
away state, body parts can be jammed or  
damage may occur to parts of the vehicle.  
There is a risk of injury or risk of damage  
to property. Make sure that the vehicle is  
switched off when the wipers are in the  
folded away state and the wipers are  
folded in when switching on.  
Switching on  
Turn the outer switch upward.  
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Resting position of the wiper, posi-  
tion 0.  
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Intermittent mode, arrow 1. When re-  
verse gear is engaged, the system  
switches to continuous operation.  
NOTICE  
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,  
the wiper blades can be torn off and the  
wiper motor can overheat when switching  
on. There is a risk of damage to property.  
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Defrost the windshield prior to switching  
the wipers on.  
Canada: wiper system  
General information  
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is  
dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or  
cause them to become worn more quickly.  
Folding away the wipers  
1. Switch standby state on and off again.  
2. Press and hold the wiper lever down, un-  
til the wipers stop in a close to vertical  
position.  
Safety information  
Warning  
If the wipers start moving in the folded  
away state, body parts can be jammed or  
damage may occur to parts of the vehicle.  
There is a risk of injury or risk of damage  
to property. Make sure that the vehicle is  
switched off when the wipers are in the  
folded away state and the wipers are  
folded in when switching on.  
3. Fold the wipers all the way away from  
the windshield.  
NOTICE  
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,  
the wiper blades can be torn off and the  
wiper motor can overheat when switching  
on. There is a risk of damage to property.  
Defrost the windshield prior to switching  
the wipers on.  
Switching on  
Folding down the wipers  
After the wipers are folded back down, the  
wiper system must be reactivated.  
1. Fold the wipers back down onto the  
windshield.  
2. Switch on standby state.  
3. Push wiper lever down. Wipers return  
to their resting position and are ready  
again for operation.  
Tap up the lever or press it past the resist-  
ance point.  
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Normal wiper speed: tap up once.  
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Fast wiper speed: tap up twice or tap  
once beyond the resistance point.  
Safety information  
NOTICE  
The lever automatically returns to its initial  
position when released.  
If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers  
can accidentally start moving in vehicle  
washes. There is a risk of damage to prop-  
erty. Deactivate the rain sensor in vehicle  
washes.  
Switching off and brief wipe  
Activating/deactivating  
Press the lever down.  
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To switch off from fast wiper speed:  
press down twice.  
To switch off from normal wiper speed:  
press down once.  
Press the button on the wiper lever.  
Wiping is started.  
Brief wipe: press down once.  
The lever automatically returns to its initial  
position when released.  
If the vehicle is equipped with a rain sensor:  
the LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.  
In frosty conditions, wiper operation may  
not start.  
Interval mode or rain sensor  
Concept  
The rain sensor automatically controls the  
time between wipes depending on the in-  
tensity of the rainfall.  
If a journey is interrupted with the rain sen-  
sor switched on: if the trip is resumed  
within approx. 15 minutes, the rain sensor  
is automatically activated again.  
General information  
The sensor is located on the windshield, di-  
rectly in front of the interior mirror. With-  
out the rain sensor, the frequency of the  
wiper operation is preset.  
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Setting the frequency or sensitivity of  
the rain sensor  
Cleaning the windshield  
Pull the lever.  
Turn the thumbwheel.  
The system sprays washer fluid on the  
windshield and activates the wipers briefly.  
With deactivated rain sensor: set the inter-  
val.  
With activated rain sensor: set the rain sen-  
sor sensitivity.  
Windshield washer nozzles  
The windshield washer nozzles are auto-  
matically heated while standby state is  
switched on.  
Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the  
rain sensor.  
Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the  
rain sensor.  
Rear window wiper  
Overview  
Windshield washer system  
Safety information  
Warning  
The washer fluid can freeze onto the win-  
dow at low temperatures and obstruct the  
view. There is a risk of accident. Only use  
the washer systems, if the washer fluid  
cannot freeze. Use washer fluid with anti-  
freeze, if needed.  
Switching on  
Turn the outer switch upward.  
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Resting position of the wiper, posi-  
tion 0.  
NOTICE  
When the washer fluid reservoir is empty,  
the wash pump cannot work as intended.  
There is a risk of damage to property. Do  
not use the washer system when the  
washer fluid reservoir is empty.  
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Intermittent mode, arrow 1. When re-  
verse gear is engaged, the system  
switches to continuous operation.  
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Defrost the windshield prior to switching  
the wipers on.  
Clean the rear window  
Turn the outer switch in the desired direc-  
tion.  
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In resting position: turn the switch  
downward, arrow 3. The switch auto-  
matically returns to its idle position  
when released.  
Folding away the wipers  
1. Switch the ignition on and off again.  
2. Press the wiper lever up past the point  
of resistance and hold it for approx.  
3 seconds, until the wipers remain in a  
nearly vertical position.  
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In intermittent mode: turn the switch  
further, arrow 2. The switch automati-  
cally returns to its interval position  
when released.  
The function is deactivated if the washer  
fluid reservoir level is low.  
Fold-away position of the wipers  
Concept  
The fold-away position enables the wipers  
to be folded away from the windshield.  
3. Fold the wipers all the way away from  
the windshield.  
General information  
Helpful when changing the wiper blades or  
under frosty conditions, for instance.  
Safety information  
Warning  
If the wipers start moving in the folded  
away state, body parts can be jammed or  
damage may occur to parts of the vehicle.  
There is a risk of injury or risk of damage  
to property. Make sure that the vehicle is  
switched off when the wipers are in the  
folded away state and the wipers are  
folded in when switching on.  
Folding down the wipers  
After the wipers are folded back down, the  
wiper system must be reactivated.  
1. Fold the wipers back down onto the  
windshield.  
2. Switch on standby state.  
NOTICE  
3. Push wiper lever down. Wipers return  
to their resting position and are ready  
again for operation.  
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,  
the wiper blades can be torn off and the  
wiper motor can overheat when switching  
on. There is a risk of damage to property.  
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Washer fluid  
Mixing different windshield washer con-  
centrates or antifreeze can damage the  
washing system. There is a risk of damage  
to property. Do not mix different wind-  
shield washer concentrates or antifreeze.  
Follow the information and mixing ratios  
provided on the containers.  
General information  
All washer nozzles are supplied from one  
reservoir.  
Use a mixture of tap water and windshield  
washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield  
washer concentrate containing antifreeze  
can be used.  
Recommended minimum fill quantity:  
0.2 US gal/1 liter.  
Overview  
Safety information  
Warning  
Some antifreeze agents can contain harm-  
ful substances and are flammable. There is  
a risk of fire and a risk of injury. Follow  
the instructions on the containers. Keep  
antifreeze away from ignition sources. Do  
not refill operating materials into different  
bottles. Store operating materials out of  
reach of children.  
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the  
engine compartment.  
Malfunction  
United States: the washer fluid mixture ra-  
tio is regulated by the U.S. EPA and many  
individual states; do not exceed the allow-  
able washer fluid dilution ratio limits that  
apply. Follow the usage instructions on the  
washer fluid container.  
The use of undiluted windshield washer  
concentrate or alcohol-based antifreeze can  
lead to incorrect readings at temperatures  
below +5 ℉/-15 ℃.  
Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Con-  
centrate or the equivalent is recom-  
mended.  
NOTICE  
Silicon-containing additives in the washer  
fluid for the water-repelling effect on the  
windows can lead to damage to the wash-  
ing system. There is a risk of damage to  
property. Do not add silicon-containing ad-  
ditives to the washer fluid.  
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Displays  
in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op-  
tions or country versions. This also applies  
to safety-related functions and systems.  
When using these functions and systems,  
the applicable laws and regulations must be  
observed.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with  
the series. It also describes features and  
functions that are not necessarily available  
Instrument cluster  
Overview  
1
2
3
Performance display 120  
Display/reset miles 124  
Electronic displays 119  
Charging screen 119  
4
5
6
Vehicle speed  
Indicator/warning lights  
High-voltage battery charge indica-  
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2
Selector lever position 101  
Time 125  
Range 125  
5
6
Messages, for instance Check Control  
Selection lists 128  
MINI Driving Modes switch sta-  
tus 164  
Navigation instructions  
3
4
Driver assistance systems  
External temperature 125  
Total miles/trip odometer 124  
Onboard Computer 129  
Charging screen  
Current range  
3
4
Maximum range  
Overview  
End of charging time 225  
Departure time with timer 225  
Departure time with timer 225  
5
1
2
Stationary climate control 225  
Charging status 225  
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The efficient range for electric driving ePO-  
WER and energy recovery CHARGE is  
shown in yellow.  
Displays of the eDRIVE sys-  
tem  
General information  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
Concept  
The display depends on the system's operat-  
ing condition. The following functions of  
Depending on the available power, the effi-  
cient range for electric driving ePOWER is  
adjusted automatically.  
The efficient range for energy recovery de-  
the eDRIVE system are shown in the instru- pends on the settings via the button for the  
ment cluster  
energy recovery. Set energy recovery, refer  
to page 106.  
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High-voltage battery charge indicator.  
The available power may be reduced due to  
the following factors:  
Performance display.  
Drive-ready state: READY.  
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Heavily discharged high-voltage battery.  
Extreme external temperatures.  
High-voltage battery charge indicator  
Display  
When driving on steep inclines, with a  
sporty driving style or in other high-  
power driving conditions.  
The fill level bars indicate the  
available charge state of the  
high-voltage battery when  
standby state and drive-ready  
state are switched on.  
Optimizing the driving style, refer to  
page 213.  
Display  
Safety information  
Warning  
Even when it is indicated that the high-  
voltage battery is discharged, the high-  
voltage system is always still under high  
voltage. There is a risk of fire or a risk of  
injury. Do not touch or change live parts,  
for instance orange high-voltage cables,  
even when the batteries are discharged.  
Pointer in the CHARGE range, arrow 1: dis-  
play for energy recovery by coasting or  
when decelerating:  
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Both LEDs are illuminated yellow: high  
energy recovery.  
Performance display  
Concept  
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One LED is illuminated yellow: low en-  
ergy recovery.  
A pointer indicates the power output in a  
scale.  
Pointer in the ePOWER range, arrow 2: effi-  
cient acceleration.  
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Drive-ready state: READY  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
The READY display indicates  
that the vehicle is ready for  
driving. Drive-ready state in  
detail, refer to page 101.  
1.  
"My MINI"  
2. "Technology in action"  
3. "Comfort information"  
Indications on the Control Display  
Energy flow of the eDRIVE system  
General information  
Check Control  
Concept  
The Check Control system monitors func-  
tions in the vehicle and notifies you of mal-  
functions in the monitored systems.  
The display shows the eDRIVE system  
while driving or charging the vehicle:  
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Yellow: electrical energy.  
Arrow: direction of the energy flow.  
General information  
The operating states, such as eDRIVE,  
are displayed.  
A Check Control message is displayed as a  
combination of indicator or warning lights  
and text messages in the instrument cluster  
and in the Head-up Display.  
Displaying the energy flow  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
In addition, an acoustic signal may be out-  
put and a SMS text message may appear on  
the Control Display.  
1.  
"My MINI"  
2. "Technology in action"  
3. "eDRIVE"  
Indicator/warning lights  
General information  
Auxiliary users  
The indicator/warning lights can light up in  
a variety of combinations and colors.  
General information  
The following information is displayed:  
Several of the lights are checked for proper  
functioning and light up temporarily when  
drive-ready state is established.  
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If necessary, information about settings  
for energy recovery.  
Range potential when switching off in-  
dividual auxiliary users.  
Red lights  
Current range.  
Safety belt reminder  
Indicator light flashes or is illumi-  
nated: safety belt on the driver or  
passenger side is not buckled. The  
safety belt reminder can also be activated if  
objects are placed on the front passenger  
seat.  
With split screen: show auxiliary user  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
1.  
"My MINI"  
2. "Technology in action"  
3. "eDRIVE"  
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Make sure that the safety belts are posi-  
tioned correctly.  
The Brake Assistant function may  
not activate. Avoid abrupt braking.  
Take the longer braking distance  
into account.  
Airbag system  
Have the system immediately checked by a  
dealer's service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Airbag system and belt tensioner  
may not be working.  
Have the vehicle checked immedi-  
ately by a dealer's service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control  
The indicator light flashes: DSC con-  
trols the drive and braking forces.  
The vehicle is stabilized. Reduce  
speed and modify your driving style to the  
driving circumstances.  
Parking brake  
The parking brake is set.  
For releasing the parking brake, re-  
fer to page 108.  
The indicator light lights up: DSC has mal-  
functioned.  
Have the system checked by a dealer's serv-  
ice center or another qualified service cen-  
ter or repair shop.  
Approach control warning  
Indicator light illuminates: advance  
warning is issued, for example when  
there is the impending danger of a  
collision or the distance to the vehicle  
ahead is too small.  
DSC, refer to page 162.  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is  
deactivated or DTC Dynamic Traction  
Control is activated  
Increase the distance.  
Indicator light flashes: acute warning of the  
imminent danger of a collision when the ve-  
hicle approaches another vehicle at a rela-  
tively high differential speed.  
DSC is deactivated or DTC is acti-  
vated.  
DSC, refer to page 162, and DTC, re-  
fer to page 163.  
Intervene by braking or make an evasive  
maneuver.  
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  
Person warning  
The FTM signals a loss of tire infla-  
tion pressure in a tire.  
If a collision with a detected person  
is imminent, the symbol lights up  
and a signal sounds.  
Reduce your speed and stop cau-  
tiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering  
maneuvers.  
Yellow lights  
Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 150.  
Antilock Braking System ABS  
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  
The indicator light illuminates: the  
Tire Pressure Monitor reports a low  
tire inflation pressure or a flat tire.  
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Follow the information in the Check Control  
message.  
Turn signal, refer to page 109.  
The indicator light flashes and is then illu-  
minated continuously: flat tires or tire pres-  
sure losses cannot be detected.  
Parking lights, headlight  
Parking lights or headlights are  
switched on.  
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Interference caused by systems or devi-  
ces with the same radio frequency: after  
leaving the area of the interference, the  
system automatically becomes active  
again.  
Parking lights/low beams, headlight  
control, refer to page 135.  
Front fog lights  
Front fog lights are switched on.  
Front fog lights, refer to page 138.  
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TPM was unable to complete the reset.  
Reset the system again.  
A wheel without TPM wheel electronics  
is mounted: have it checked by a deal-  
er’s service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop as needed.  
High-beam Assistant  
High-beam Assistant is switched on.  
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Malfunction: have the system checked  
by a dealer’s service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
High beams are switched on and off  
automatically depending on the traf-  
fic situation.  
Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 145.  
High-beam Assistant, refer to page 137.  
Steering system  
Cruise control  
Steering system may not be working.  
The system is switched on. It main-  
tains the speed that was set using  
the control elements on the steering  
wheel.  
Have the system checked by a deal-  
er's service center or another quali-  
fied service center or repair shop.  
Blue lights  
High beams  
Acoustic pedestrian protection inactive  
Acoustic pedestrian protection de-  
fective.  
High beams are switched on.  
High beams, refer to page 109.  
Have the system checked by a deal-  
er's service center or another qualified serv-  
ice center or repair shop.  
Green lights  
Turn signal  
Turn signal switched on.  
Unusually rapid flashing of the indi-  
cator light indicates that a turn sig-  
nal bulb has failed.  
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Hiding Check Control messages  
Display  
Check Control  
At least one Check Control message  
is displayed or stored.  
SMS text messages  
SMS text messages in combination with a  
symbol in the instrument cluster explain a  
Check Control message and the meaning of  
the indicator/warning lights.  
Press the button on the turn signal lever.  
Continuous display  
Supplementary SMS text messages  
Some Check Control messages are displayed  
continuously and are not cleared until the  
malfunction is eliminated. If several mal-  
functions occur at once, the messages are  
displayed consecutively.  
Additional information, such as on the  
cause of an error or the required action, can  
be called up via Check Control.  
With urgent messages the added text will  
be automatically displayed on the Control  
Display.  
The messages can be hidden for approx.  
8 seconds. After this time, they are dis-  
played again automatically.  
Depending on the Check Control message,  
further help can be selected.  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
Temporary display  
1.  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3. "Check Control"  
"My MINI"  
Some Check Control messages are hidden  
automatically after approx. 20 seconds. The  
Check Control messages are stored and can  
be displayed again later.  
4. Select the desired text message.  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Displaying stored Check Control  
messages  
Messages after trip completion  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
Certain messages displayed while driving  
are displayed again after standby state is  
switched off.  
1.  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3. "Check Control"  
"My MINI"  
4. Select the SMS text message.  
Odometer and trip odometer  
Concept  
The total mileage driven and the mileage  
driven since the last reset are displayed in  
the instrument cluster.  
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Reset trip distance  
Time  
Press the button.  
The time is displayed in the  
instrument cluster.  
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The odometer is displayed  
when the standby state is  
switched off.  
Set the time on the Central In-  
formation Display (CID), refer  
to page 48.  
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When standby state is  
switched on, the trip od-  
ometer is reset.  
Date  
External temperature  
The date is displayed in the in-  
strument cluster.  
General information  
If the indicator drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃, a sig-  
nal sounds.  
Set the date on the Central In-  
formation Display (CID), refer  
to page 49.  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.  
Range  
Safety information  
General information  
Always make sure that the range is suffi-  
cient for the planned trip. The range is dy-  
namic and can abruptly change.  
Warning  
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃  
there can be a risk of icy roads, for in-  
stance on bridges or shady sections of the  
road. There is a risk of accident. Modify  
your driving style to the weather condi-  
tions at low temperatures.  
The range can be abruptly reduced or in-  
creased based on the following factors:  
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Driving style.  
Traffic conditions.  
Program changes via the MINI Driving  
Modes switch.  
Display  
The external temperature is  
displayed in the instrument  
cluster.  
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Climate and terrain conditions.  
Automatic climate control settings.  
After identification of a route through  
the navigation system depending on the  
route profile, route distance and se-  
lected speed.  
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When exiting a route or recalculating a  
route.  
Further information about the topic In-  
creasing the range, refer to page 212.  
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Check Control messages indicate a limited  
range.  
in the instrument cluster after standby state  
is switched on.  
A service advisor can read out the current  
service notifications from your vehicle key.  
Display  
The expected range for the en-  
ergy stored in the high-volt-  
age battery is continuously  
displayed in the instrument  
cluster.  
Display  
Detailed information on service  
notifications  
More information on the type of service re-  
quired may be displayed on the Control Dis-  
play.  
Heavily discharged high-voltage  
battery  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
The high-voltage battery is  
heavily discharged. Its power  
output will be reduced. Heat-  
ing and climate control func-  
tions will be deactivated. In  
1.  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3. "Service required"  
"My MINI"  
Maintenance and service measures and  
legally mandated inspections are dis-  
played.  
this state, the exact range can  
no longer be calculated. A short range may  
still be available depending on the environ-  
mental conditions.  
4. Select an entry to call up detailed infor-  
mation.  
State of charge in strong  
temperature fluctuations  
Symbols  
In the case of strong temperature fluctua-  
tions and a low state of charge of the high-  
voltage battery, it may not be possible to  
start the vehicle again at the beginning of  
the next trip. Recharge vehicle with low  
state of charge in time.  
Symbols  
Description  
No service is currently re-  
quired.  
The deadline for scheduled  
maintenance or a legally  
mandated inspection is ap-  
proaching.  
Service notifications  
The service deadline has al-  
ready passed.  
Concept  
The function displays the service notifica-  
tions and the corresponding maintenance  
scopes.  
Entering appointment dates  
Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle  
inspections.  
General information  
The driving distance or the time to the next  
scheduled maintenance is displayed briefly  
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time  
are set correctly.  
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Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
1. "My MINI"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
from the rain sensor, and will be displayed  
depending on the situation.  
With the navigation system, the system  
takes into account the information stored in  
the navigation data and also displays speed  
limits present on routes without signs.  
3.  
"Service required"  
4. "Vehicle inspection"  
5. "Date:"  
Safety information  
6. Select the desired setting.  
Warning  
Automatic Service Request  
The system cannot serve as a substitute  
for the driver’s personal judgment in as-  
sessing visibility and traffic situation.  
There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving  
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic  
closely and actively intervene where ap-  
propriate.  
Data regarding the service status or legally  
mandated vehicle inspections is automati-  
cally transmitted to your dealer’s service  
center before your vehicle is due for serv-  
ice.  
You can check when your dealer’s service  
center was notified.  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
Overview  
Camera  
1.  
"My MINI"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3. Move the Controller to the left.  
4.  
"Teleservice Call"  
Speed Limit Info  
Speed Limit Info  
Concept  
Speed Limit Info shows the current maxi-  
mum permitted speed in the instrument  
cluster.  
The camera is installed near the interior  
mirror.  
Keep the windshield in front of the interior  
mirror clean and clear.  
General information  
Display  
The camera at the base of the interior mir-  
ror detects traffic signs at the edge of the  
road as well as overhead sign posts. Traffic  
signs with extra symbols for wet road con-  
ditions, etc., are also detected and compared  
with the vehicle's onboard data, such as  
Speed Limit Info is displayed in the instru-  
ment cluster.  
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When traffic signs that are valid for a  
parallel road are detected.  
Speed Limit Info  
The last speed limit detected.  
During calibration of the camera imme-  
diately after vehicle delivery.  
Selection lists  
With navigation system:  
Speed Limit Info is not availa-  
ble.  
General information  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the  
buttons on the steering wheel and the dis-  
play in the instrument cluster can be used  
to display or use the following:  
Speed Limit Info can also be displayed in  
the Head-up Display.  
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Current audio source.  
Phone redial.  
System limits  
The system may not be fully functional and  
may provide incorrect information in the  
following situations:  
Turn on voice activation system.  
Activating a list and adjusting the  
setting  
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In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snow-  
fall.  
Button on the  
steering wheel  
Function  
When traffic signs are fully or partially  
concealed by objects, stickers or paint.  
When driving very close to the vehicle  
in front of you.  
Move selection up.  
When driving toward bright lights or  
strong reflections.  
Move selection  
down.  
When the windshield in front of the in-  
terior mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov-  
ered by a sticker, etc.  
Confirm the selec-  
tion.  
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In the event of incorrect detection by  
the camera.  
Display  
If the speed limits stored in the naviga-  
tion system are incorrect.  
In areas not covered by the navigation  
system.  
When roads differ from the navigation,  
such as due to changes in road routing.  
When passing buses or trucks with a  
speed sticker.  
If the traffic signs are non-conforming.  
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Selecting information  
Onboard Computer  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you  
can select what information from the On-  
board Computer can be accessed in the in-  
strument cluster.  
Concept  
The Onboard Computer displays different  
vehicle data in the instrument cluster, such  
as average values.  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
1.  
"My MINI"  
Calling up information  
2. "System settings"  
3. "Displays"  
4. "Instrument panel"  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Settings are stored for the profile currently  
used.  
Information in detail  
Press the button on the turn signal lever.  
Display of charge state of the high-  
voltage battery as a percentage  
Information is displayed in the instrument  
cluster.  
The current charge state of  
the high-voltage battery can  
be displayed as a %-value.  
Information at a glance  
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn  
signal lever calls up the following informa-  
tion:  
Average consumption  
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Average consumption.  
Average speed.  
The average consumption is calculated on  
the basis of various distances. Periods when  
the vehicle is parked with driveready state  
switched off are not considered.  
Charge state of the high-voltage battery.  
Date.  
Distance to destination.  
Average speed  
When destination guidance is activated  
in the navigation system.  
Periods when the vehicle is parked with  
drive-ready state switched off are not in-  
cluded when calculating average speed.  
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Time of arrival.  
When destination guidance is activated  
in the navigation system.  
Trip odometer.  
The unit of some information can be  
changed.  
Setting units, refer to page 49.  
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"Trip computer": the values deliver an  
overview of a specific route and can be  
reset as often as necessary.  
Resetting average values  
Calling up the Onboard Computer or  
trip computer  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
1.  
"My MINI"  
2. "Driving information"  
3. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"  
Press and hold the button on the turn signal  
lever.  
Resetting the Onboard Computer  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
Distance to destination  
1.  
"My MINI"  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the  
distance remaining to the destination is dis-  
played if a destination is entered in the nav-  
igation system before the trip is started.  
2. "Driving information"  
3. "Onboard info"  
4. "Consumption" or "Speed"  
5. "OK"  
The distance to the destination is adopted  
automatically.  
Time of arrival  
Resetting the trip computer  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the  
estimated time of arrival is displayed if a  
destination is entered in the navigation sys-  
tem before the trip is started.  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
1.  
"My MINI"  
2. "Driving information"  
3. "Trip computer"  
The time must be correctly set.  
4. Move the Controller to the left, if  
needed.  
Onboard Computer on the Control  
Display  
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"Reset": all values are reset.  
"Automatic reset": all values are  
reset approx. 4 hours after the vehi-  
cle has come to a standstill.  
Concept  
The Onboard Computer displays different  
vehicle data on the Control Display, such as  
average values.  
5. If necessary, "OK"  
General information  
Two types of Onboard Computers are availa-  
ble on the Control Display:  
Speed warning  
Concept  
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"Onboard info": average values, such as  
the consumption, are displayed. The val-  
ues can be reset individually.  
A speed limit can be set that when reached  
will cause a warning to be issued.  
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Basic displays  
General information  
Basic functions, such as the state of charge  
of the high-voltage battery, can be set to be  
displayed continually if so desired.  
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed  
exceeds the set speed limit again, after it  
has dropped below it by 3 mph/5 km/h.  
Event displays  
Adjusting  
Functions that are only displayed tempora-  
rily, for instance the volume or temperature  
settings, can be set as event displays.  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
1.  
"My MINI"  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. "Speed warning"  
4. "Warning at:"  
Several vehicle assistance functions can  
also be displayed on the LED ring. This dis-  
play corresponds with the displays of the  
function in the respective display.  
5. Turn the Controller until the desired  
speed is displayed.  
Switching on/off LED ring  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
6. Press the Controller.  
1.  
"My MINI"  
Activating/deactivating  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
2. "System settings"  
3. "Displays"  
1.  
"My MINI"  
4. "Center Instrument"  
5. "Center Instrument"  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. "Speed warning"  
4. "Speed warning"  
Adjusting the LED ring  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
Setting your current speed as the  
speed warning  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
1.  
"My MINI"  
2. "System settings"  
3. "Displays"  
1.  
"My MINI"  
4. "Center Instrument"  
5. "Basic display" or "Event display"  
6. Select the desired setting.  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. "Speed warning"  
4. "Select current speed"  
Setting the brightness  
The brightness can be adjusted when night  
lighting is active in the instrument cluster.  
LED ring on the central in-  
strument cluster  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
1.  
"My MINI"  
Concept  
2. "System settings"  
The LED ring displays light animations to  
represent specific functions.  
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nents or plug into the system. Do not  
move the moving parts manually.  
3. "Displays"  
4. "Center Instrument"  
5. "Brightness at night"  
Overview  
6. Turn the Controller until the desired  
brightness is set.  
7. Press the Controller.  
The setting is stored for the driver profile  
currently used.  
Head-up Display  
Concept  
This system projects important information  
into the driver's field of vision, for instance  
the speed.  
Switching the Head-up Display  
on/off  
When switching on, the projection lens of  
the Head-up Display is extended. When  
switching off, the projection lens of the  
Head-up Display is retracted again.  
The driver can get information without  
averting his or her eyes from the road.  
General information  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
Follow the instructions for cleaning the  
Head-up Display. For additional informa-  
tion, see the chapter on care.  
1.  
"My MINI"  
2. "System settings"  
3. "Displays"  
Safety information  
4. "Head-Up Display"  
5. "Head-Up Display"  
Warning  
When extending and retracting the projec-  
tion screen of the Head-up Display, body  
parts can be jammed. There is a risk of in-  
jury. Make sure that the area of movement  
of the projection screen is clear during  
opening and closing.  
Display  
Overview  
The following information is displayed on  
the Head-up Display:  
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Vehicle speed.  
Navigation instructions.  
Check Control messages.  
NOTICE  
The Head-up Display consists of sensitive  
components that can easily be scraped or  
damaged. There is a risk of damage to  
property. Do not place any objects on the  
Head-up Display, attach to system compo-  
Selection list from the instrument clus-  
ter.  
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Driver assistance systems.  
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Some of this information is only displayed  
briefly as needed.  
Adjusting the height  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
1. "My MINI"  
Selecting displays in the Head-up  
Display  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
2. "System settings"  
3. "Displays"  
1.  
"My MINI"  
4. "Head-Up Display"  
5. "Height"  
2. "System settings"  
3. "Displays"  
6. Turn the Controller until the desired  
height is reached.  
4. "Head-Up Display"  
5. "Displayed information"  
7. Press the Controller.  
The setting is stored for the driver profile  
currently used.  
6. Select the desired displays in the Head-  
up Display.  
Settings are stored for the driver profile  
currently used.  
Setting the rotation  
The screen of the Head-up Display can be  
rotated around its own axis.  
Setting the brightness  
The brightness is automatically adjusted to  
the ambient brightness.  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
1.  
"My MINI"  
The basic setting can be adjusted manually.  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
2. "System settings"  
3. "Displays"  
1.  
"My MINI"  
4. "Head-Up Display"  
5. "Rotation"  
2. "System settings"  
3. "Displays"  
6. Turn the Controller until the desired set-  
ting is selected.  
4. "Head-Up Display"  
5. "Brightness"  
7. Press the Controller.  
The setting is stored for the driver profile  
currently used.  
6. Turn the Controller until the desired  
brightness is set.  
7. Press the Controller.  
Display visibility  
When the low beams are switched on, the  
brightness of the Head-up Display can be  
additionally influenced using the instru-  
ment lighting, refer to page 139.  
The visibility of the displays in the Head-up  
Display is influenced by the following fac-  
tors:  
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Certain sitting positions.  
The setting is stored for the driver profile  
currently used.  
Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis-  
play.  
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Sunglasses with certain polarization fil-  
ters.  
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Wet roads.  
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Unfavorable light conditions.  
Vehicle status  
General information  
The status can be displayed and actions per-  
formed for several systems.  
Opening the vehicle status  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
1.  
"My MINI"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
Information at a glance  
Symbols  
Description  
"Flat Tire Monitor": status of  
the run-flat tires, refer to  
page 150.  
"Tire Pressure Monitor": sta-  
tus of the Tire Pressure  
Monitor TPM, refer to  
page 145.  
"Check Control": Check Con-  
trol messages are stored in  
the background and can be  
displayed on the Control  
Display. Displaying stored  
Check Control messages, re-  
fer to page 124.  
"Service required": display-  
ing service notifications, re-  
fer to page 126.  
"Teleservice Call": Serv-  
ice Request.  
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Lights  
Symbol  
Function  
Vehicle features and options  
Parking lights.  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with  
the series. It also describes features and  
functions that are not necessarily available  
in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op-  
tions or country versions. This also applies  
to safety-related functions and systems.  
When using these functions and systems,  
the applicable laws and regulations must be  
observed.  
Low beams.  
Instrument lighting.  
Parking lights, low beams and  
roadside parking lights  
Overview  
General information  
Switches in the vehicle  
Position of switch:  
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If the driver's door is opened when standby  
state is switched off, the exterior lighting is  
automatically switched off.  
Parking lights  
Position of switch:  
The vehicle is illuminated on all sides.  
Do not use the parking lights for extended  
periods; otherwise, they might drain the  
battery and it would then be impossible to  
switch on drive-ready state.  
The light switch element is located next to  
the steering wheel.  
Symbol  
Function  
When parking, switch on the one-sided  
roadside parking light, refer to page 136.  
Front fog lights.  
Low beams  
Automatic headlight control.  
Cornering light.  
Position of switch:  
The low beams illuminate when standby  
state is switched on.  
Lights off.  
Daytime running lights.  
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3. "Lighting"  
Canada: roadside parking light  
4. "Exterior lighting"  
5. "Welcome lights"  
Concept  
The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.  
The setting is stored for the driver profile  
currently used.  
Switching on  
Pathway lighting  
General information  
The low beams stay lit for a short while if  
the headlight flasher is switched on after  
the vehicle's radio-ready state is switched  
off.  
Setting the duration  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
With radio-ready state switched off, press  
the lever either up or down past the resist-  
ance point for approx. 2 seconds.  
1.  
"My MINI"  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. "Lighting"  
Switching off  
Briefly press the lever to the resistance  
point in the opposite direction.  
4. "Exterior lighting"  
5. "Pathway lighting"  
6. Set length of time.  
Welcome lights and pathway  
lighting  
The setting is stored for the driver profile  
currently used.  
Welcome lights  
Automatic headlight control  
General information  
Concept  
Depending on the vehicle equipment and  
the ambient brightness, individual light  
functions may be switched on briefly when  
the vehicle is unlocked.  
The low beams are switched on and off au-  
tomatically depending on the ambient  
brightness, for example in tunnels, in twi-  
light or if there is precipitation.  
Activating/deactivating  
General information  
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon  
can cause the lights to be switched on.  
Position of switch:  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
1. "My MINI"  
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Activating  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
Position of switch:  
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The indicator light in the instrument cluster  
is illuminated when the low beams are  
switched on.  
In tight curves, for instance on mountain-  
ous roads or when turning, an additional,  
cornering light is switched on that lights up  
the inside of the curve when the vehicle is  
moving below a certain speed.  
System limits  
The cornering light is automatically  
switched on depending on the steering an-  
gle or, where applicable, the use of turn sig-  
nals.  
The automatic headlight control cannot  
serve as a substitute for your personal judg-  
ment of lighting conditions.  
For example, the sensors are unable to de-  
tect fog or hazy weather. In these situa-  
tions, switch the lights on manually.  
When driving in reverse, the cornering  
lights may be automatically switched on re-  
gardless of the steering angle.  
Daytime running lights  
Adaptive headlight range con-  
trol  
General information  
Position of switch:  
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The adaptive headlight range control fea-  
ture balances out acceleration and braking  
processes as well as the vehicle load condi-  
tions in order to avoid dazzling oncoming  
traffic. Illumination of the road is optimized.  
The daytime running lights light up when  
standby state is switched on. After standby  
state is switched off, the parking lights light  
up in position  
.
Activating/deactivating  
In some countries, daytime running lights  
are mandatory, so it may not be possible to  
deactivate the daytime running lights.  
High-beam Assistant  
Concept  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
The high-beam Assistant detects other traf-  
fic participants early on and automatically  
switches the high beams on or off depend-  
ing on the traffic situation.  
1.  
"My MINI"  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. "Lighting"  
4. "Exterior lighting"  
5. Select the desired setting.  
General information  
The high-beam Assistant ensures that the  
high beams are switched on, whenever the  
traffic situation allows. In the low speed  
range, the high beams are not switched on  
by the system.  
Settings are stored for the currently used  
vehicle key.  
The system responds to light from oncom-  
ing traffic and traffic driving ahead of you,  
and to ambient lighting, for instance in  
towns and cities.  
Cornering light  
General information  
Position of switch:  
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The high beams can be switched on and off  
manually at any time.  
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When detecting poorly-lit road users  
such as pedestrians, cyclists, horseback  
riders and wagons; when driving close  
to train or ship traffic; or at animal  
crossings.  
Activating/deactivating  
In tight curves, on hilltops or in depres-  
sions, in crossing traffic or half-ob-  
scured oncoming traffic on highways.  
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In poorly-lit towns and cities or in the  
presence of highly reflective signs.  
When the windshield in front of the in-  
terior mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov-  
ered with stickers, etc.  
Position of switch:  
Press the button on the turn signal lever.  
Fog lights  
The indicator light in the instrument  
cluster is illuminated when the low  
beams are switched on.  
Front fog lights  
Concept  
The front fog lights work alongside the low  
beams to illuminate a wider area of the  
roadway.  
The headlights are automatically switched  
between low beams and high beams.  
The blue indicator light in the instru-  
ment cluster lights up when the sys-  
tem switches on the high beams.  
Functional requirement  
The high-beam Assistant is deactivated  
when manually switching the high beams  
on and off, refer to page 109.  
The low beams must be switched on before  
switching on the front fog lights.  
Switching on/off  
To reactivate the high-beam Assistant,  
press the button on the turn signal lever.  
Press the button.  
The green indicator light lights up if  
the front fog lights are switched on.  
System limits  
The high-beam Assistant cannot serve as a  
substitute for the driver's personal judg-  
ment of when to use the high beams. In sit-  
uation that require this, therefore switch off  
manually.  
If the automatic headlight control, refer to  
page 136, is activated, the low beams will  
come on automatically when you switch on  
the front fog lights.  
When the high beams or headlight flasher  
are activated, the front fog lights are not  
switched on.  
The system is not fully functional in the fol-  
lowing situations, and driver intervention  
may be necessary:  
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In very unfavorable weather conditions,  
such as fog or heavy precipitation.  
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Switching the interior lights on/off  
Instrument lighting  
Press the button.  
Functional requirement  
To switch off permanently: press the button  
and hold for approx. 3 seconds.  
The parking lights or low beams must be  
switched on to adjust the brightness.  
Switching the reading lights on and  
off manually  
Adjusting  
Adjust the brightness with the  
thumbwheel.  
Press the button.  
The reading lights are located in the front  
next to the interior light.  
Ambient light  
Interior lights  
General information  
General information  
Depending on the equipment, the interior  
lights, footwell lights, entry lights, and cour-  
tesy lights are controlled automatically.  
Depending on the equipment version, light-  
ing can be adjusted for some lights in the  
car's interior.  
Activating/deactivating  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
The thumbwheel for the instrument lighting  
controls brightness of some of these fea-  
tures.  
1.  
"My MINI"  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. "Lighting"  
Overview  
4. "Interior lighting"  
5. "Ambient lighting"  
6. Select the desired setting.  
Settings are stored for the profile currently  
used.  
Changing color  
1
2
3
Interior lights  
Reading lights  
Ambient light  
Push the switch forward or back:  
manual color change.  
Press the switch forward or back-  
ward and hold for approx. 3 seconds,  
until the ambient light illuminates  
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several times: automatic color change. Push  
the switch again to end color changes.  
Setting the brightness  
Depending on the equipment, the bright-  
ness of the ambient light can be adjusted  
via the thumbwheel for the instrument  
lighting or on the Control Display.  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
1.  
"My MINI"  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. "Lighting"  
4. "Interior lighting"  
5. "Brightness"  
6. Adjust the brightness.  
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in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op-  
tions or country versions. This also applies  
to safety-related functions and systems.  
When using these functions and systems,  
the applicable laws and regulations must be  
observed.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with  
the series. It also describes features and  
functions that are not necessarily available  
Airbags  
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2
3
Front airbag, driver  
Front airbag, front passenger  
Head airbag  
4
5
Side airbag  
Knee airbag  
Front airbags  
Side airbag  
Front airbags help protect the driver and  
the front passenger by responding to frontal  
impacts in which safety belts alone would  
not provide adequate protection.  
In the event of a side impact, the side air-  
bag protects the side of the body in the  
chest and lap area.  
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feet and legs in the floor area and does  
not support them on the dashboard.  
Head airbag  
In the event of a side impact, the head air-  
bag protects the head.  
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Make sure that occupants keep their  
heads away from the side airbag.  
Ejection Mitigation  
There should be no additional persons,  
animals or objects between an airbag  
and a person.  
The head airbag system is designed as an  
ejection mitigation countermeasure to re-  
duce the likelihood of ejections of vehicle  
occupants through side windows during  
rollovers or side impact events.  
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Dashboard and windshield on the front  
passenger side must stay clear - do not  
attach adhesive labels or coverings and  
do not attach brackets or cables, for in-  
stance for GPS devices or mobile  
phones.  
Knee airbag  
The knee airbag protects the legs in the  
event of a frontal impact.  
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Do not apply adhesive materials to the  
airbag cover panels, do not cover them  
or modify them in any way.  
Protective effect  
Airbags are not triggered in every impact  
situation, for instance in less severe acci-  
dents or rear-end collisions.  
Do not use the cover of the front airbag  
on the front passenger side as a storage  
area.  
Do not attach slip covers, seat cushions  
or other objects to the front passenger  
seat that are not specifically suited for  
seats with integrated side airbags.  
Information on optimum effect of the  
airbags  
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Do not place seat cushions or other ob-  
jects on the front seats that are not spe-  
cifically suited for seats with integrated  
side airbags.  
Warning  
If the seat position is incorrect or the de-  
ployment area of the airbags is impaired,  
the airbag system cannot provide protec-  
tion as intended and may cause additional  
injuries due to triggering. There is a risk  
of injuries or danger to life. Follow the in-  
formation on achieving the optimum pro-  
tective effect of the airbag system.  
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Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as  
jackets, over the backrests.  
Never modify either the individual com-  
ponents or the wiring in the airbag sys-  
tem. This also applies to steering wheel  
covers, the dashboard, and the seats.  
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Do not remove the airbag system.  
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Keep a distance from the airbags.  
Even when you follow all instructions very  
closely, injury from contact with the airbags  
cannot be fully ruled out in certain situa-  
tions.  
Always grasp the steering wheel on the  
steering wheel rim. Hold your hands at  
the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to  
keep the risk of injury to your hands or  
arms as low as possible when the airbag  
is triggered.  
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to  
short-term and, in most cases, temporary  
hearing impairment in sensitive occupants.  
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Make sure that the front passenger is  
sitting correctly, i.e., keeps his or her  
Vehicle modifications for a person with dis-  
abilities may affect the air bag system; con-  
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tact MINI Customer Relations for further in-  
formation.  
Automatic deactivation of the  
front-seat passenger airbags  
Warnings and information on the airbags  
are also found on the sun visors.  
Concept  
The system reads if the front passenger seat  
is occupied by measuring the human body's  
resistance.  
Functional readiness of the airbag  
system  
Front, knee, and side airbag on the front  
passenger's side are activated or deacti-  
vated.  
Safety information  
Warning  
General information  
Individual components can be hot after  
triggering of the airbag system. There is a  
risk of injury. Do not touch individual  
components.  
Before transporting a child on the front pas-  
senger seat, refer to the safety information  
and instructions for children on the front  
passenger seat, see Children.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Improperly executed work can lead to fail-  
ure, malfunction or unintentional trigger-  
ing of the airbag system. In the case of a  
malfunction, the airbag system might not  
trigger as intended despite the accident  
severity. There is a risk of injuries or dan-  
ger to life. Have the airbag system  
checked, repaired, dismantled and scrap-  
ped by a dealer’s service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
Warning  
To ensure the front-seat passenger airbag  
function, the system must be able to de-  
tect whether a person is sitting in the  
front passenger seat. The entire seat cush-  
ion area must be used for this purpose.  
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.  
Make sure that the front passenger keeps  
his or her feet in the floor area.  
Correct function  
Malfunction of the automatic  
deactivation system  
When transporting older children and  
adults, the front-seat passenger airbags may  
be deactivated in certain sitting positions.  
In this case, the indicator light for the front-  
seat passenger airbags lights up.  
With the standby state switched on,  
the warning light in the instrument  
cluster lights up briefly, indicating  
the airbag system and belt tensioner are  
functional.  
In this case, change the sitting position so  
that the front-seat passenger airbags are ac-  
tivated and the indicator light goes out.  
Airbag system malfunctioning  
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Warning light does not come on when  
standby state is switched on.  
If it is not possible to activate the airbags,  
have the person sit in the rear.  
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The warning light lights up continu-  
ously.  
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To enable correct recognition of the occu-  
pied seat cushion.  
Detected child restraint systems  
The system generally detects children  
seated in a child restraint system, particu-  
larly in child restraint systems required by  
NHTSA at the point in time when the vehi-  
cle was manufactured. After installing a  
child restraint system, make sure that the  
indicator light for the front-seat passenger  
airbags lights up. This indicates that the  
child restraint system has been detected  
and the front-seat passenger airbags are not  
activated.  
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Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats  
or other items to the front passenger  
seat unless they are specifically deter-  
mined to be safe for use on the front  
passenger seat.  
Do not place any electronic devices on  
the front passenger seat if a child re-  
straint system is to be installed on it.  
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Do not place objects under the seat that  
could press against the seat from below.  
No moisture in or on the seat.  
Strength of the driver's and front-  
seat passenger airbag  
The explosive power that activates driver's/  
front-seat passenger airbags very much de-  
pends on the positions of the driver's/front  
passenger seat.  
Indicator light for the front-seat  
passenger airbags  
To maintain the accuracy of this function  
over the long-term, calibrate the front seats  
as soon as a relevant Check Control mes-  
sage is displayed. A message also appears  
on the Control Display.  
Calibrating the front seats  
The indicator light for the front-seat passen-  
ger airbags indicates the operating state of  
the front-seat passenger airbags.  
Warning  
There is a risk of jamming when moving  
the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk  
of damage to property. Make sure that the  
area of movement of the seat is clear prior  
to any adjustment.  
The light indicates whether the airbags are  
either activated or deactivated.  
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The indicator light lights  
up when a child is properly  
seated in a child restraint  
system or when the seat is  
empty. The airbags on the  
front passenger side are  
not activated.  
An appropriate Check Control message is  
displayed.  
1. Move the respective seat all the way for-  
ward.  
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The indicator light does not light up  
when, for instance a correctly seated  
person of sufficient size is detected on  
the seat. The airbags on the front pas-  
senger side are activated.  
2. Move the respective seat forward again.  
The seat moves forward briefly.  
3. Readjust the seat to the desired posi-  
tion.  
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The calibration procedure is completed  
when the Check Control message disap-  
pears.  
Status display  
Current status  
The system status can be displayed on the  
Control Display, e.g., whether or not the sys-  
If the message continues to be displayed,  
repeat the calibration.  
If the message does not disappear after a re- tem is active.  
peat calibration, have the system checked  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
as soon as possible.  
1.  
"My MINI"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  
3.  
"Tire Pressure Monitor"  
The current status is displayed.  
Concept  
The system monitors tire inflation pressure  
in the four mounted tires. The system warns  
you if there is a significant loss of pressure  
in one or more tires.  
Tire conditions  
General information  
Tire and system status are indicated by the  
color of the wheels and a SMS text message  
on the Control Display.  
General information  
Sensors in the tire valves measure the tire  
inflation pressure and, depending on the  
model, the tire temperature.  
All wheels green  
System is active and will issue a warning re-  
lated to the tire inflation pressures stored  
during the last reset.  
Further information and instructions on us-  
ing the system can also be found under Tire  
inflation pressure, refer to page 227.  
One to four yellow wheels  
A flat tire or major drop in the tire inflation  
pressure has occurred in the indicated tires.  
Functional requirements  
The following conditions must be met for  
the system; otherwise, reliable flagging of a  
loss of tire inflation pressure is not assured:  
Gray wheels  
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After a tire or wheel replacement, a re-  
set was performed with the correct tire  
inflation pressure.  
It may not be possible to identify tire infla-  
tion pressure losses.  
Possible causes:  
After the tire inflation pressure was ad-  
justed to a new value, a reset was per-  
formed.  
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Malfunction.  
The system is being reset.  
Wheels with TPM wheel electronics.  
Additional information  
The status control display additionally  
shows the current tire inflation pressures.  
The values shown are instantaneous meas-  
urements and may vary depending on driv-  
ing style or weather conditions.  
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with normal tires. Follow the information  
on run-flat tires and continued driving  
with these tires.  
Resetting the system  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
1. "My MINI"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
If a tire inflation pressure check is  
required  
3.  
"Tire Pressure Monitor"  
4. Switch on drive-ready state and do not  
drive off.  
Message  
A symbol with a Check Control message ap-  
pears on the Control Display.  
5. Reset tire inflation pressure: "Perform  
reset".  
Symbol Possible cause  
6. Drive away.  
The wheels are displayed in gray and the  
following is displayed "Resetting Tire  
Pressure Monitor…".  
The system has detected a  
wheel change, but no reset was  
done.  
After a travel time of several minutes, the  
set tire inflation pressures are accepted as  
reference values. The resetting process is  
completed automatically while driving.  
No reset was performed for the  
system. The system issues a  
warning based on the tire infla-  
tion pressures stored during the  
last reset.  
After successful completion of the reset, the  
tires appear in green on the Control Display  
and "Tire Pressure Monitor active. See label  
for recommended pressures." is displayed.  
Inflation was not carried out ac-  
cording to specifications.  
The tire inflation pressure has  
fallen below the level of the last  
reset.  
You may interrupt this trip at any time.  
When you continue the reset resumes auto-  
matically.  
Measure  
Messages  
1. Check the tire pressure and correct as  
needed.  
General information  
2. Reset the system.  
A low tire inflation pressure may cause the  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control to be  
switched on.  
If the tire inflation pressure is too low  
Message  
Safety information  
A yellow warning light is illuminated  
in the instrument cluster.  
Warning  
A damaged regular tire with low or miss-  
ing tire inflation pressure impacts han-  
dling, such as steering and braking re-  
sponse. Run-flat tires can maintain limited  
stability. There is a risk of accident. Do not  
continue driving if the vehicle is equipped  
In addition, a symbol with a Check Control  
message appears on the Control Display.  
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Symbol Possible cause  
There is a tire inflation pressure  
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.  
Avoid sudden braking and steering ma-  
neuvers.  
loss.  
No reset was performed for the  
system. The system issues a  
warning based on the tire infla-  
tion pressures stored during the  
last reset.  
2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with  
normal tires or run-flat tires.  
Run-flat tires, refer to page 233, are la-  
beled with a circular symbol containing  
the letters RSC marked on the tire's  
sidewall.  
Measure  
1. Reduce your speed and drive moder-  
ately. Do not exceed a speed of  
80 mph/130 km/h.  
Actions in the event of a flat tire  
Normal tires  
1. Identify the damaged tire.  
2. At the next opportunity, for instance gas  
station, check and correct the tire infla-  
tion pressure in all four tires, if neces-  
sary.  
To do this, check the tire inflation pres-  
sure in all four tires, for instance using  
the tire pressure gage of a flat tire kit.  
3. Reset the system.  
If the tire inflation pressure in all four  
tires is correct, the Tire Pressure Moni-  
tor may not have been reset. In this  
case, perform the reset.  
If there is a significant loss of tire  
inflation pressure  
If the tire inflation pressure in all four  
tires is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor  
may not have been initialized. In this  
case, initialize the system.  
Message  
A yellow warning light is illuminated  
in the instrument cluster.  
If identification of flat tire damage is  
not possible, please contact a dealer’s  
service center or another qualified serv-  
ice center or repair shop.  
In addition, a symbol with the affected tire  
appears in a Check Control message on the  
Control Display.  
Symbol Possible cause  
2. Repair the flat tire, e.g., with a flat tire  
kit or by changing the wheel.  
There is a flat tire or a major  
loss in tire inflation pressure.  
Use of sealant, for instance from the flat tire  
kit, may damage the TPM wheel electronics.  
In this case, have the electronics checked  
and replaced at the next opportunity.  
No reset was performed for the  
system. The system issues a  
warning based on the tire infla-  
tion pressures stored during the  
last reset.  
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the distance for which it may be safe to  
drive may be up to 50 miles/80 km.  
Run-flat tires  
Safety information  
Vehicle handling with damaged tires  
Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will  
handle differently, potentially leading to  
conditions such as the following:  
Warning  
The vehicle handles differently when a  
run-flat tire has insufficient or no tire  
pressure; for instance, reduced lane stabil-  
ity when braking, braking distances are  
longer and the self-steering properties will  
change. There is a risk of accident. Drive  
moderately and do not exceed a speed of  
50 mph/80 km/h.  
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Greater likelihood of swerving off  
course.  
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Longer braking distances.  
Changed self-steering properties.  
Modify your driving style. Avoid abrupt  
steering maneuvers or driving over obsta-  
cles, for instance curbs or potholes.  
Maximum speed  
Final tire failure  
You may continue driving with a damaged  
tire at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.  
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can  
indicate the final failure of a tire.  
Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of  
the tire could come loose and cause an acci-  
dent.  
Continued driving with a flat tire  
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:  
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering ma-  
neuvers.  
Do not continue driving. Contact a dealer’s  
service center or another qualified service  
center or repair shop.  
2. Do not exceed a speed of  
50 mph/80 km/h.  
System limits  
Temperature  
The tire inflation pressure depends on the  
tire's temperature.  
3. Check the tire inflation pressure in all  
four tires at the next opportunity.  
If the tire inflation pressure in all four  
tires is correct, the Tire Pressure Moni-  
tor may not have been reset. In this  
case, perform the reset.  
Driving or exposure to the sun will increase  
the tire's temperature, thus increasing the  
tire inflation pressure.  
Possible driving range with a  
depressurized tire  
The tire inflation pressure is reduced when  
the tire temperature falls again.  
The distance for which it may be possible to  
drive safely varies depending on how the  
vehicle is loaded and used, e.g., speed, road  
conditions, external temperature. The driv-  
ing range may be less but may also be more  
if an economical driving style is used.  
These circumstances may cause a warning  
when temperatures fall very sharply.  
Sudden tire pressure loss  
The system cannot indicate sudden serious  
tire damage caused by external circumstan-  
ces.  
If the vehicle is loaded with an average  
weight and used under favorable conditions,  
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with a tire pressure monitoring system  
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure  
telltale when one or more of your tires is  
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,  
when the low tire pressure telltale illumi-  
nates, you should stop and check your tires  
as soon as possible, and inflate them to the  
proper pressure. Driving on a significantly  
under-inflated tire causes the tire to over-  
heat and can lead to tire failure. Under-infla-  
tion also reduces fuel efficiency and tire  
tread life, and may affect the vehicle's han-  
dling and stopping ability. Please note that  
the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire  
maintenance, and it is the driver's responsi-  
bility to maintain correct tire pressure, even  
if under-inflation has not reached the level  
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire  
pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been  
equipped with a TPMS malfunction indica-  
tor to indicate when the system is not oper-  
ating properly. The TPMS malfunction indi-  
cator is combined with the low tire pressure  
telltale. When the system detects a mal-  
function, the telltale will flash for approxi-  
mately one minute and then remain contin-  
uously illuminated. This sequence will  
continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups  
as long as the malfunction exists. When the  
malfunction indicator is illuminated, the  
system may not be able to detect or signal  
low tire pressure as intended. TPMS mal-  
functions may occur for a variety of rea-  
sons, including the installation of replace-  
ment or alternate tires or wheels on the  
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from func-  
tioning properly. Always check the TPMS  
malfunction telltale after replacing one or  
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to en-  
sure that the replacement or alternate tires  
and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to  
function properly.  
Failure performing a reset  
The system does not function properly if a  
reset has not been carried out, for instance  
a flat tire is reported though tire inflation  
pressures are correct.  
Malfunction  
The yellow warning light flashes and  
is then illuminated continuously. A  
Check Control message is displayed.  
It may not be possible to identify tire pres-  
sure losses.  
Examples and recommendations in the fol-  
lowing situations:  
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A wheel without TPM wheel electronics  
is mounted: have it checked by a deal-  
er’s service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop as needed.  
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Malfunction: have system checked by a  
dealer’s service center or another quali-  
fied service center or repair shop.  
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The system was unable to complete the  
reset. Perform a system reset again.  
Interference caused by systems or devi-  
ces with the same radio frequency: after  
leaving the area of the interference, the  
system automatically becomes active  
again.  
Declaration according to NHTSA/  
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring  
System  
Each tire, including the spare (if provided)  
should be checked monthly when cold and  
inflated to the inflation pressure recom-  
mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the  
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure la-  
bel. (If your vehicle has tires of a different  
size than the size indicated on the vehicle  
placard or tire inflation pressure label, you  
should determine the proper tire inflation  
pressure for those tires.) As an added safety  
feature, your vehicle has been equipped  
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After the tire inflation pressure has  
been adjusted.  
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  
After a tire or wheel replacement.  
Concept  
The system detects tire inflation pressure  
loss on the basis of rotation speed differen-  
ces between the individual wheels while  
driving.  
Performing initialization  
When initializing, the set tire inflation  
pressures serve as reference values in order  
to detect a flat tire. Initialization is started  
by confirming the tire inflation pressures.  
In the event of a tire inflation pressure loss,  
the diameter and therefore the rotational  
speed of the corresponding wheel changes.  
The difference will be detected and reported  
as a flat tire.  
Do not initialize the system when driving  
with snow chains.  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
The system does not measure the actual in-  
flation pressure in the tires.  
1.  
"My MINI"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Flat Tire Monitor"  
Functional requirements  
4. Switch on drive-ready state and do not  
drive off.  
The following conditions must be met for  
the system; otherwise, reliable flagging of a  
loss of tire inflation pressure is not assured:  
5. Start the initialization with: "Perform  
reset".  
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After a tire or wheel replacement, an ini-  
tialization was performed with the cor-  
rect tire inflation pressure.  
6. Drive away.  
The initialization is completed while driv-  
ing, which can be interrupted at any time.  
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After the tire pressure was adjusted to a  
new value, an initialization was per-  
formed.  
The initialization automatically continues  
when driving resumes.  
Status display  
The current status of the flat tire monitor  
can be displayed, for instance whether the  
RPA is active.  
Messages  
General information  
When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic  
Stability Control is switched on, if needed.  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
1.  
"My MINI"  
Safety information  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Flat Tire Monitor"  
Warning  
The status is displayed.  
A damaged regular tire with low or miss-  
ing tire inflation pressure impacts han-  
dling, such as steering and braking re-  
sponse. Run-flat tires can maintain limited  
stability. There is a risk of accident. Do not  
continue driving if the vehicle is equipped  
with normal tires. Follow the information  
Initialization required  
An initialization must be performed in the  
following situations:  
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on run-flat tires and continued driving  
with these tires.  
If identification of flat tire damage is  
not possible, please contact a dealer’s  
service center or another qualified serv-  
ice center or repair shop.  
Indication of a flat tire  
2. Repair the flat tire, e.g., with a flat tire  
kit or by changing the wheel.  
A yellow warning light is illuminated  
in the instrument cluster.  
Use of sealant, for instance from the flat tire  
kit, may damage the TPM wheel electronics.  
In this case, have the electronics checked  
and replaced at the next opportunity.  
In addition, a symbol with a Check Control  
message appears on the Control Display.  
Symbol Possible cause  
Run-flat tires  
There is a flat tire or a major  
loss in tire inflation pressure.  
Safety information  
Measure  
Warning  
The vehicle handles differently when a  
run-flat tire has insufficient or no tire  
pressure; for instance, reduced lane stabil-  
ity when braking, braking distances are  
longer and the self-steering properties will  
change. There is a risk of accident. Drive  
moderately and do not exceed a speed of  
50 mph/80 km/h.  
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.  
Avoid sudden braking and steering ma-  
neuvers.  
2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with  
normal tires or run-flat tires.  
Run-flat tires, refer to page 233, are la-  
beled with a circular symbol containing  
the letters RSC marked on the tire's  
sidewall.  
Maximum speed  
Actions in the event of a flat tire  
You may continue driving with a damaged  
tire at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.  
Normal tires  
Continued driving with a flat tire  
1. Identify the damaged tire.  
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:  
To do this, check the tire inflation pres-  
sure in all four tires, for instance using  
the tire pressure gage of a flat tire kit.  
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering ma-  
neuvers.  
If the tire inflation pressure in all four  
tires is correct, the Tire Pressure Moni-  
tor may not have been reset. In this  
case, perform the reset.  
2. Do not exceed a speed of  
50 mph/80 km/h.  
3. Check the tire inflation pressure in all  
four tires at the next opportunity.  
If the tire inflation pressure in all four  
tires is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor  
may not have been initialized. In this  
case, initialize the system.  
If the tire inflation pressure in all four  
tires is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor  
may not have been initialized. In this  
case, initialize the system.  
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Possible driving range with a  
depressurized tire  
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Sudden serious tire damage caused by  
external circumstances cannot be recog-  
nized in advance.  
The distance for which it may be possible to  
drive safely varies depending on how the  
vehicle is loaded and used, e.g., speed, road  
conditions, external temperature. The driv-  
ing range may be less but may also be more  
if an economical driving style is used.  
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When the system has not been initial-  
ized.  
When driving on a snowy or slippery  
road surface.  
Sporty driving style: spinning traction  
wheels, high lateral acceleration (drift-  
ing).  
If the vehicle is loaded with an average  
weight and used under favorable conditions,  
the distance for which it may be safe to  
drive may be up to 50 miles/80 km.  
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When driving with snow chains.  
Vehicle handling with damaged tires  
Intelligent Safety  
Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will  
handle differently, potentially leading to  
conditions such as the following:  
Concept  
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Greater likelihood of swerving off  
course.  
Intelligent Safety enables central operation  
of the driver assistance systems.  
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Longer braking distances.  
The intelligent safety systems can help pre-  
vent an imminent collision.  
Changed self-steering properties.  
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Approach control warning with City  
light braking function, refer to  
page 153.  
Modify your driving style. Avoid abrupt  
steering maneuvers or driving over obsta-  
cles, for instance curbs or potholes.  
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Daytime pedestrian collision mitigation,  
refer to page 157.  
Final tire failure  
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can  
indicate the final failure of a tire.  
Safety information  
Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of  
the tire could come loose and cause an acci-  
dent.  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute  
for the driver’s personal judgment in as-  
sessing visibility and traffic situation.  
There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving  
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic  
closely and actively intervene where ap-  
propriate.  
Do not continue driving. Contact a dealer’s  
service center or another qualified service  
center or repair shop.  
System limits  
The system could be delayed or malfunction  
in the following situations:  
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A natural, even tire inflation pressure  
loss in all four tires will not be recog-  
nized. Therefore, check the tire inflation  
pressure regularly.  
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Press button briefly:  
The menu for the Intelligent  
Warning  
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Safety system is displayed. The  
systems are individually  
switched off according to their  
respective settings.  
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a  
substitute for the driver’s personal judg-  
ment. Due to its limits, the system may not  
issue warnings or reactions, or these may  
be issued late or in a manner that is not  
consistent with their normal use. There is  
a risk of accident. Adjust driving style to  
traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely  
and actively intervene where appropriate.  
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LED lights up orange or goes out respec-  
tive to their individual settings.  
Adjust the settings as needed. The individ-  
ual settings are stored for the driver profile  
currently in use.  
Press button again:  
Warning  
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All Intelligent Safety systems  
are switched on.  
Due to system limits, individual functions  
can malfunction during tow-starting/  
towing with the Intelligent Safety systems  
activated. There is a risk of accident.  
Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off  
prior to tow-starting/towing.  
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The LED lights up green.  
Hold down button:  
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All Intelligent Safety systems  
are switched off.  
The LED goes out.  
Overview  
Button in the vehicle  
Approach control warning  
with city light braking func-  
tion  
Concept  
The system may prevent some accidents. In  
the event of an accident, the system may re-  
duce impact speed.  
The system sounds a warning before an im-  
minent collision and activates brakes inde-  
pendently, if needed.  
Intelligent Safety button  
The Brake Assistant function activates and  
applies the brakes with limited force and  
duration.  
Switching on/off  
Some Intelligent Safety systems are auto-  
matically active after every departure. Some  
Intelligent Safety systems activate accord-  
ing to the last setting.  
A camera at the base of the interior mirror  
controls the system.  
The approach control warning is available  
even if cruise control has been deactivated.  
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With the vehicle approaching another vehi-  
cle intentionally, the approach control warn-  
ing and braking are delayed in order to  
avoid false system reactions.  
Warning  
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a  
substitute for the driver’s personal judg-  
ment. Due to its limits, the system may not  
issue warnings or reactions, or these may  
be issued late or in a manner that is not  
consistent with their normal use. There is  
a risk of accident. Adjust driving style to  
traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely  
and actively intervene where appropriate.  
General information  
The system warns at two levels of an immi-  
nent danger of collision at speeds from ap-  
prox. 3 mph/5 km/h. The timing of warn-  
ings may vary with the current driving  
situation.  
Braking is performed at speeds up to ap-  
proximately 35 mph/60 km/h.  
Warning  
Detection range  
Due to system limits, individual functions  
can malfunction during tow-starting/  
towing with the Intelligent Safety systems  
activated. There is a risk of accident.  
Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off  
prior to tow-starting/towing.  
Overview  
Button in the vehicle  
Objects that the system can detect are  
taken into account.  
Safety information  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute  
for the driver’s personal judgment in as-  
sessing visibility and traffic situation.  
There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving  
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic  
closely and actively intervene where ap-  
propriate.  
Intelligent Safety button  
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The LED goes out.  
Camera  
Setting the warning time  
The warning time can be set via the Central  
Information Display (CID).  
1.  
"My MINI"  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. "Intelligent Safety"  
4. "Warning time"  
The camera is installed near the interior  
mirror.  
5. Select the desired setting.  
The selected warning time is stored for the  
driver profile currently in use.  
Keep the windshield in front of the interior  
mirror clean and clear.  
Warning with braking function  
Display  
A warning symbol appears in the instru-  
ment cluster and in the Head-up Display if a  
collision with a detected vehicle is immi-  
nent.  
Switching on/off  
Switching on automatically  
The system is automatically active after ev-  
ery driving off.  
Switching on/off manually  
Symbol Measure  
Press button briefly:  
Symbol lights up red: prewarn-  
ing.  
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The menu for the Intelligent  
Safety system is displayed. The  
systems are individually  
Brake and increase distance.  
switched off according to their  
respective settings.  
Symbol flashes red and an  
acoustic signal sounds: acute  
warning.  
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LED lights up orange or goes out respec-  
tive to their individual settings.  
Brake and make an evasive ma-  
neuver, if necessary.  
Adjust the settings as needed. The individ-  
ual settings are stored for the driver profile  
currently in use.  
Prewarning  
This warning is provided, for instance when  
there is impending danger of a collision or  
the distance to the vehicle ahead is too  
small.  
Press button again:  
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All Intelligent Safety systems  
are switched on.  
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The LED lights up green.  
If a prewarning is provided, respond by  
braking as warranted.  
Hold down button:  
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All Intelligent Safety systems  
are switched off.  
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information in this Owner’s Manual re-  
garding the scope of the system’s opera-  
tion and limitations.  
Acute warning with braking function  
An acute warning is displayed when there  
is an imminent danger of collision due to  
the vehicle approaching another object at a  
high speed.  
Detection range  
The system's detection potential is limited.  
The driver must intervene actively when  
there is an acute warning. If necessary, the  
driver is assisted by a minor automatic  
braking intervention in a possible risk of  
collision.  
Thus, a system reaction might not come or  
might come late.  
The following situations may not be de-  
tected, for example:  
Acute warnings may be provided even when  
there has been no prior warning.  
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Slow moving vehicles when you ap-  
proach them at high speed.  
Braking intervention  
Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front  
of you, or sharply decelerating vehicles.  
The warning prompts the driver to inter-  
vene. During a warning, the maximum brak-  
ing force is used. In order to activate the  
Brake Assistant function, you must apply  
the brakes quickly and forcefully. If there is  
a risk of collision, the system may assist  
with braking. When the vehicle is traveling  
at a low speed, the vehicle may come to a  
complete stop.  
Vehicles with an unusual rear appear-  
ance.  
Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.  
Functional limitations  
The system may not be fully functional in  
the following situations:  
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In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snow-  
fall.  
The braking intervention can be interrupted  
by stepping on the accelerator pedal or by  
actively moving the steering wheel.  
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In tight curves.  
The system’s ability to detect objects may  
be limited in some circumstances. Refer to  
the information in this Owner’s Manual re-  
garding the limitations of the system and  
actively intervene as warranted.  
If the field of view of the camera or the  
windshield is dirty or covered.  
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If the driving stability control systems  
are deactivated, for instance DSC OFF.  
Up to 10 seconds after activating the  
drive-ready state via the Start/Stop but-  
ton.  
System limits  
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During calibration of the camera imme-  
diately after vehicle delivery.  
Safety information  
If there are constant blinding effects be-  
cause of oncoming light, for instance  
from the sun low in the sky.  
Warning  
The system is designed to operate in cer-  
tain conditions and circumstances. Due to  
conditions or other factors, the system  
may not respond. There may be a risk of  
accident or risk of damage to property. Ac-  
tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the  
Warning sensitivity  
The more sensitive the warning settings  
are, the more warnings are displayed.  
Therefore, there may also be an excess of  
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premature or unjustified warnings and reac-  
tions.  
A collision is imminent if pedestrians are lo-  
cated within the central area. A warning is  
issued about pedestrians who are located  
within the extended area only if they are  
moving in the direction of the central area.  
Daytime pedestrian collision  
mitigation  
Safety information  
Concept  
Warning  
The system may prevent some accidents  
with pedestrians.  
The system cannot serve as a substitute  
for the driver’s personal judgment in as-  
sessing visibility and traffic situation.  
There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving  
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic  
closely and actively intervene where ap-  
propriate.  
When driving at city speeds, the system  
will issue a warning if there is imminent  
risk of a collision with pedestrians, and sup-  
port this with a light braking function.  
The camera at the base of the interior mir-  
ror controls the system.  
General information  
Warning  
In sufficiently bright conditions, the system  
issues a warning of a possible risk of colli-  
sion with pedestrians in the speed range  
from approx. 6 mph/10 km/h to approx.  
35 mph/60 km/h  
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a  
substitute for the driver’s personal judg-  
ment. Due to its limits, the system may not  
issue warnings or reactions, or these may  
be issued late or in a manner that is not  
consistent with their normal use. There is  
a risk of accident. Adjust driving style to  
traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely  
and actively intervene where appropriate.  
The system reacts to people who are within  
the detection range of the system.  
Detection range  
Warning  
Due to system limits, individual functions  
can malfunction during tow-starting/  
towing with the Intelligent Safety systems  
activated. There is a risk of accident.  
Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off  
prior to tow-starting/towing.  
The detection area in front of the vehicle is  
divided into two areas:  
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Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of  
the vehicle.  
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Expanded area, arrow 2, to the right and  
left of the central area.  
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switched off according to their  
respective settings.  
Overview  
Button in the vehicle  
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LED lights up orange or goes out respec-  
tive to their individual settings.  
Adjust the settings as needed. The individ-  
ual settings are stored for the driver profile  
currently in use.  
Press button again:  
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All Intelligent Safety systems  
are switched on.  
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The LED lights up green.  
Intelligent Safety button  
Hold down button:  
–
All Intelligent Safety systems  
are switched off.  
The LED goes out.  
Camera  
Warning with braking function  
Display  
If a collision with a detected person is im-  
minent, a warning symbol appears on the  
instrument cluster and in the Head-up Dis-  
play.  
The camera is installed near the interior  
mirror.  
The red symbol is displayed and a  
signal sounds.  
Keep the windshield in front of the interior  
mirror clean and clear.  
Intervene immediately by braking or  
make an evasive maneuver.  
Switching on/off  
Braking intervention  
The warning prompts the driver to inter-  
vene. During a warning, the maximum brak-  
ing force is used. In order to activate the  
Brake Assistant function, you must apply  
the brakes quickly and forcefully. If there is  
a risk of collision, the system may assist  
with braking. When the vehicle is traveling  
at a low speed, the vehicle may come to a  
complete stop.  
Switching on automatically  
The system is automatically active after ev-  
ery driving off.  
Switching on/off manually  
Press button briefly:  
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The menu for the Intelligent  
Safety system is displayed. The  
systems are individually  
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The braking intervention can be interrupted  
by stepping on the accelerator pedal or by  
actively moving the steering wheel.  
Functional limitations  
The system may not be fully functional or  
may not be available in the following situa-  
tions:  
The system’s ability to detect objects may  
be limited in some circumstances. Refer to  
the information in this Owner’s Manual re-  
garding the limitations of the system and  
actively intervene as warranted.  
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In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snow-  
fall.  
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In tight curves.  
If the field of view of the camera or the  
windshield is dirty or covered.  
System limits  
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If the driving stability control systems  
are deactivated, for instance DSC OFF.  
Safety information  
Up to 10 seconds after activating the  
drive-ready state via the Start/Stop but-  
ton.  
Warning  
The system is designed to operate in cer-  
tain conditions and circumstances. Due to  
conditions or other factors, the system  
may not respond. There may be a risk of  
accident or risk of damage to property. Ac-  
tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the  
information in this Owner’s Manual re-  
garding the scope of the system’s opera-  
tion and limitations.  
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During calibration of the camera imme-  
diately after vehicle delivery.  
If there are constant blinding effects be-  
cause of oncoming light, for instance  
from the sun low in the sky.  
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When it is dark outside.  
Fatigue alert  
Detection range  
The detection potential of the camera is lim-  
ited.  
Concept  
The system can detect decreasing alertness  
or fatigue of the driver during long, monoto-  
nous trips, for instance on highways. In this  
situation, it is recommended that the driver  
takes a break.  
Thus, a warning might not be issued or be  
issued late.  
The following situations may not be de-  
tected, for example:  
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Partially covered pedestrians.  
Safety information  
Pedestrians that are not detected as  
such because of the viewing angle or  
contour.  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute  
for the driver’s personal judgment in as-  
sessing one's physical state. An increasing  
lack of alertness or fatigue may not be de-  
tected or not be detected in time. There is  
a risk of accident. Make sure that the  
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Pedestrians outside of the detection  
range.  
Pedestrians having a body size less than  
32 in/80 cm.  
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driver is rested and alert. Adjust driving  
style to traffic conditions.  
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With a sporty driving style, such as dur-  
ing rapid acceleration or when corner-  
ing fast.  
In active driving situations, such as  
when changing lanes frequently.  
Function  
The system is switched on each time the en-  
gine is started and cannot be switched off.  
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When the road surface is poor.  
In the event of strong side winds.  
After travel has begun, the system monitors  
certain aspects of the driver's behavior, so  
that decreasing alertness or fatigue can be  
detected.  
The system is reset approx. 45 minutes af-  
ter parking the vehicle, for instance in the  
case of a break during longer trips on high-  
ways.  
This procedure takes the following criteria  
into account:  
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Personal driving style, for instance  
steering behavior.  
PostCrash – iBrake  
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Driving conditions, for instance time,  
length of trip.  
Concept  
In the event of an accident, the system can  
bring the vehicle to a halt automatically  
without intervention by the driver in cer-  
tain situations. This can reduce the risk of a  
further collision and the consequences  
thereof.  
Starting at approximately 43 mph/70 km/h,  
the system is active and can display a rec-  
ommendation to take a break.  
Break recommendation  
If the driver becomes less alert or fatigued,  
a message is displayed in the Control Dis-  
play with the recommendation to take a  
break.  
At standstill  
After coming to a halt, the brake is released  
automatically. Secure the vehicle against  
rolling.  
A recommendation to take a break is dis-  
played only once during an uninterrupted  
trip.  
Harder vehicle braking  
In certain situations, it can be necessary to  
bring the vehicle to a halt more quickly than  
the Brake Assistant allows.  
After a break, another recommendation to  
take a break cannot be displayed until after  
approximately 45 minutes.  
To do this, quickly apply extra force to the  
brake. For a brief period, the braking pres-  
sure will be higher than the braking pres-  
sure that is achieved by the automatic brak-  
ing function. This interrupts automatic  
braking.  
System limits  
The function may be limited in the follow-  
ing situations and may issue an incorrect  
warning or no warning at all:  
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When the clock is set incorrectly.  
When the vehicle speed is mainly below  
about 43 mph/70 km/h.  
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It can be necessary to interrupt automatic  
braking in certain situations, for instance  
for an evasive maneuver.  
Interrupt automatic braking:  
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By pressing the brake pedal.  
By pressing the accelerator pedal.  
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Driving stability control systems  
Vehicle features and options  
Energy recovery  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with  
the series. It also describes features and  
functions that are not necessarily available  
in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op-  
tions or country versions. This also applies  
to safety-related functions and systems.  
When using these functions and systems,  
the applicable laws and regulations must be  
observed.  
General information  
In the event of danger, such as with locked  
wheels, energy recovery is reduced in order  
to prevent unstable driving situations.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Without energy recovery, there is no brak-  
ing power of the electric motor available.  
The vehicle could roll further than antici-  
pated. There is a risk of accident. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch  
traffic closely and actively intervene  
where appropriate.  
Antilock Braking System ABS  
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during  
braking.  
The vehicle maintains its steering power  
even during full brake applications, which  
increases the active safety.  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control  
ABS is ready when vehicle is ready to drive.  
Concept  
Within the physical limits, the system helps  
to keep the vehicle on a steady course by  
reducing engine speed and by applying  
brakes to the individual wheels.  
Brake assistant  
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this sys-  
tem automatically boosts the vehicle brak-  
ing capability to the furthest possible ex-  
tent. It reduces the braking distance to a  
minimum during an emergency stop. This  
system utilizes all of the capabilities pro-  
vided by the Antilock Brake System ABS.  
General information  
DSC detects the following unstable driving  
conditions, for instance:  
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Fishtailing, which can lead to oversteer-  
ing.  
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake  
pedal for the duration of the emergency  
stop.  
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Loss of traction of the front wheels,  
which can lead to understeering.  
Dynamic Traction Control DTC, refer to  
page 163, is a version of the DSC where for-  
ward momentum is optimized.  
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Deactivating DSC  
Safety information  
Press and hold this button but not  
longer than approx. 10 seconds, un-  
til the indicator light for DSC OFF  
lights up in the instrument cluster and dis-  
plays DSC OFF.  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute  
for the driver’s personal judgment in as-  
sessing the traffic conditions. Based on  
the limits of the system, it cannot inde-  
pendently react to all traffic situations.  
There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving  
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic  
closely and actively intervene where ap-  
propriate.  
DSC is switched off.  
Activating DSC  
Press the button.  
DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator  
light go out.  
Warning  
Indicator/warning lights  
When driving with a roof load, for in-  
stance with roof-mounted luggage rack,  
the vehicle's center of gravity is higher,  
which increases the risk of the vehicle tip-  
ping in critical driving situations. There  
may be a risk of accident or risk of damage  
to property. Do not deactivate DSC Dy-  
namic Stability Control when driving with  
roof load.  
When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis-  
played in the instrument cluster.  
The indicator light lights up: DSC is  
deactivated.  
Automatic activation  
When DSC is deactivated, automatic activa-  
tion occurs in the following situations:  
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The vehicle has a flat tire.  
Indicator/warning lights  
When activating cruise control in the  
TRACTION or DSC OFF settings.  
The indicator light flashes: DSC con-  
trols the drive and braking forces.  
The indicator light lights up: DSC has  
malfunctioned.  
DTC Dynamic Traction Con-  
trol  
Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF  
General information  
When DSC is deactivated, driving stability  
is reduced during acceleration and when  
driving in curves.  
Concept  
DTC is a version of the DSC Dynamic Stabil-  
ity Control where forward momentum is op-  
timized.  
The system ensures maximum headway on  
special road conditions, for instance unp-  
lowed snowy roads or loose road surfaces,  
but with somewhat limited vehicle stability.  
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC  
again as soon as possible.  
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When DTC is activated, the vehicle has  
maximum traction. Driving stability is lim-  
ited during acceleration and when driving  
in curves.  
MINI Driving Modes switch  
Concept  
The MINI Driving Modes switch helps to  
fine-tune the vehicle's settings and features.  
Drive carefully.  
You may find it useful to briefly activate  
DTC under the following special circum-  
stances:  
Choose between four different programs.  
Pressing the MINI Driving Modes switch  
will activate the particular program.  
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When driving in slush or on uncleared,  
snow-covered roads.  
Operating the programs  
When driving off from deep snow or  
loose ground.  
Switch  
Program  
When driving with snow chains.  
SPORT  
MID  
Deactivating/activating DTC  
Dynamic Traction Control  
GREEN  
GREEN+  
Activating DTC  
Press the button.  
MID  
TRACTION is displayed in the in-  
strument cluster and the indicator light for  
DSC OFF lights up.  
MID provides balanced tuning.  
With each starting operation, MID is acti-  
vated using the Start/Stop button.  
Deactivating DTC  
GREEN  
Concept  
Press the button again.  
TRACTION and the DSC OFF indica-  
tor light go out.  
GREEN provides consumption reducing tun-  
ing for increased range.  
Activating GREEN  
Performance Control  
Press the MINI Driving Modes switch up-  
ward or downward until GREEN is displayed  
in the instrument cluster.  
Performance Control enhances the agility of  
the vehicle.  
To increase maneuverability, wheels are  
braked individually when a sporty driving  
style is used.  
Configuring GREEN  
Via MINI Driving Modes switch  
1. Activate GREEN.  
2. "Configure GREEN"  
3. Configure the program.  
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This configuration is retrieved when  
GREEN is activated.  
Displays  
Program selection  
Via the Central Information Display (CID)  
Pressing the MINI Driving  
1.  
"My MINI"  
Modes switch displays a list of  
programs, which can be se-  
lected.  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. If necessary, "Driving mode"  
4. "Configure GREEN"  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Selected program  
This configuration is retrieved when  
GREEN is activated.  
The instrument cluster dis-  
plays the selected program.  
GREEN+  
Concept  
GREEN provides consistent tuning to maxi-  
mize range.  
Drive-off assistant  
During the activation, some comfort func-  
tions will also be limited or deactivated.  
Concept  
This system supports driving off on uphill  
grades. The parking brake is not required.  
Activating GREEN+  
Press the MINI Driving Modes switch up-  
ward or downward until GREEN+ is dis-  
played in the instrument cluster.  
Driving off with the drive-off  
assistant  
1. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot  
brake.  
SPORT  
Concept  
2. Release the foot brake and drive off  
without delay.  
Consistently sporty tuning of the drivetrain  
for greater driving agility.  
After the foot brake is released, the vehicle  
is held in place for approx. 2 seconds.  
Activating SPORT  
Press the MINI Driving Modes switch up-  
ward or downward until SPORT is displayed  
in the instrument cluster.  
Servotronic  
Servotronic is a speed-dependent power  
steering function.  
Configuring driving program  
The system provides the steering force with  
more support at low speeds than at higher  
ones. This makes it easier to park, for in-  
stance, and makes steering firmer when  
driving at faster speeds.  
Settings can be made for the following driv-  
ing programs in Driving mode:  
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GREEN, refer to page 164.  
SPORT, refer to page 165.  
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Furthermore, the steering force adapts ac-  
cording to the driving program, so that a  
firm, sporty feel or a comfortable steering  
response is conveyed.  
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style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic  
closely and actively intervene where ap-  
propriate.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with  
the series. It also describes features and  
functions that are not necessarily available  
in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op-  
tions or country versions. This also applies  
to safety-related functions and systems.  
When using these functions and systems,  
the applicable laws and regulations must be  
observed.  
Warning  
The use of the system can lead to an in-  
creased risk of accidents in the following  
situations, for instance:  
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On winding roads.  
In heavy traffic.  
On slippery roads, in fog, snow, or  
wet conditions, or on a loose road  
surface.  
Cruise control  
There may be a risk of accident or risk of  
damage to property. Only use the system if  
driving at constant speed is possible.  
Concept  
Using this system, a desired speed can be  
adjusted using the buttons on the steering  
wheel. The system maintains the desired  
speed. The system accelerates and brakes  
automatically as needed.  
Overview  
Buttons on the steering wheel  
Button Function  
General information  
The system is functional at speeds begin-  
ning at approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.  
Cruise control on/off, refer to  
page 168.  
Depending on the settings, the cruise con-  
trol settings many change under certain  
conditions.  
Store speed, refer to page 168.  
Pause cruise control, refer to  
page 168.  
Safety information  
Continue cruise control with the  
last setting, refer to page 169.  
Warning  
Increase speed, refer to  
page 168.  
The system cannot serve as a substitute  
for the driver’s personal judgment in as-  
sessing the traffic conditions. Based on  
the limits of the system, it cannot inde-  
pendently react to all traffic situations.  
There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving  
Reduce speed, refer to page 168.  
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Switching on/off and interrupting  
cruise control  
Setting the speed  
Maintaining/storing the speed  
Switching on  
Press  
state.  
or  
button in the interrupted  
Press the button on the steering  
wheel.  
When the system is switched on, the cur-  
rent speed is maintained and stored as the  
desired speed.  
Display in the instrument  
cluster lights up. The current  
speed is adopted as the speed  
limit.  
The stored speed is displayed in the instru-  
ment cluster.  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched  
on, if necessary.  
Cruise control is active and maintains the  
set speed.  
The speed can also be stored as follows:  
Press the button.  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched  
on, if necessary.  
Changing the speed  
Switching off  
or  
button: press until the desired  
Press the button on the steering  
wheel.  
speed is set.  
If active, the displayed speed is stored and  
the vehicle reaches the stored speed when  
the road is clear.  
The displays go out. The stored desired  
speed is deleted.  
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or  
button: each time it is pressed  
Interrupting manually  
to the point of resistance, the desired  
speed increases or decreases by approx.  
1 mph/1 km/h.  
When active, press the button on  
the steering wheel.  
or  
button: each time it is pressed  
past the resistance point, the desired  
speed changes by a maximum of 5 mph/  
10 km/h.  
Interrupting automatically  
The system is automatically interrupted in  
the following situations:  
or  
button: press button to resist-  
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When the driver applies the brakes.  
ance point and hold. The vehicle acceler-  
ates or decelerates without pressure on  
the accelerator pedal. After the button is  
released, the vehicle maintains its final  
speed. Pressing the switch beyond the  
resistance point causes the vehicle to  
accelerate more rapidly.  
When selector lever position D is disen-  
gaged.  
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Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti-  
vated or DSC Dynamic Stability Control  
is deactivated.  
If DSC Dynamic Stability Control inter-  
venes.  
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Continuing cruise control  
General information  
System limits  
Engine power  
An interrupted cruise control can be contin-  
ued by calling up the stored speed.  
The desired speed is also maintained down-  
hill, but may not be maintained on uphill  
grades if engine power is insufficient.  
Make sure that the difference between cur-  
rent speed and stored speed is not too large  
before calling up the stored speed. Other-  
wise, unintentional braking or accelerating  
may occur.  
PDC Park Distance Control  
Concept  
Calling up the stored speed  
PDC is a support when parking. The system  
detects objects behind the vehicle. If the ve-  
hicle is equipped with front PDC, objects in  
front of the vehicle are detected too. Ob-  
jects that you are approaching slowly are in-  
dicated by signal tones and a visual display.  
Press the button on the steering  
wheel.  
The stored speed is reached again and main-  
tained.  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
Indicator light  
General information  
The ultrasound sensors for measuring the  
distances are located in the bumpers.  
The indicator in the instru-  
ment cluster lights up: the sys-  
tem is switched on.  
The delete range, depending on obstacles  
and environmental conditions, is approx.  
6 ft/2 m.  
An acoustic warning is first given in the fol-  
lowing situations:  
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By the front middle sensors and the two  
corner sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm  
from the object.  
Desired speed and stored speed  
The desired speed is displayed  
together with the symbol.  
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By the rear middle sensors at ap-  
prox. 5 ft/1.50 m from the object.  
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Display lights up green:  
system is active, the dis-  
play indicates the desired  
speed.  
When a collision is imminent.  
Safety information  
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Display lights up gray: system is inter-  
rupted, the display indicates the stored  
speed.  
Warning  
No display: system is switched off.  
The system cannot serve as a substitute  
for the driver’s personal judgment in as-  
sessing the traffic conditions. There is a  
risk of accident. Adjust driving style to  
traffic conditions. Watch traffic and vehi-  
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tervene where appropriate.  
Switching on/off  
Switching on automatically  
The system switches on automatically in the  
following situations:  
Warning  
Due to high speeds when PDC Park Dis-  
tance Control is activated, the warning can  
be delayed due to physical circumstances.  
There is a risk of injury or risk of damage  
to property. Avoid approaching an object  
too fast. Avoid driving off fast while PDC  
Park Distance Control is not yet active.  
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If selector lever position R is engaged  
while drive-ready state is switched on.  
The rearview camera also switches on.  
With front PDC: when obstacles are de-  
tected behind or in front of the vehicle  
by PDC and the speed is slower than ap-  
prox. 2.5 mph/4 km/h.  
With front PDC: automatic activation on ob-  
stacle detection can be switched off. Via the  
Central Information Display (CID):  
Overview  
With front PDC: button in vehicle  
1.  
"My MINI"  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. "Parking"  
4. "Automatic PDC activation": depending  
on the vehicle equipment.  
5. "Automatic PDC activation"  
The setting is stored for the driver pro-  
file currently used.  
Park assistance button  
Automatic deactivation during  
forward travel  
The system switches off when a certain  
driving distance or speed is exceeded.  
Ultrasound sensors  
Ultrasound sensors of the  
PDC, for instance in the bump-  
ers.  
Switch the system back on, if needed.  
With front PDC: switching on/off  
manually  
Press the park assistance button.  
Functional requirements  
Ensure full functionality:  
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On: the LED lights up.  
Off: the LED goes out.  
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Do not cover sensors, for instance with  
stickers, bicycle racks or similar.  
The rearview camera image is displayed if  
the reverse gear is engaged when pressing  
the park assistance button.  
Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.  
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Depending on the equipment version, the  
system cannot be switched off manually if  
the reverse gear is engaged.  
A display appears as soon as Park Distance  
Control (PDC) is activated.  
The range of the sensors is represented in  
colors: red, green and yellow.  
Warning  
When the image of the rearview camera is  
displayed, the switch can be made to PDC:  
Signal tones  
"Rear view camera"  
An intermittent tone indicates when the ve-  
hicle is approaching an object. E.g., when an  
object is detected to the left rear of the ve-  
hicle, a signal tone sounds from the left rear  
speaker.  
System limits  
Safety information  
The shorter the distance to the object, the  
shorter the intervals.  
Warning  
The system is designed to operate in cer-  
tain conditions and circumstances. Due to  
conditions or other factors, the system  
may not respond. There may be a risk of  
accident or risk of damage to property. Ac-  
tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the  
information in this Owner’s Manual re-  
garding the scope of the system’s opera-  
tion and limitations.  
When the distance to a detected object is  
less than approx. 10 inches/25 cm, a contin-  
uous tone is sounded.  
With front PDC: when objects are simulta-  
neously located both in front of and behind  
the vehicle, an alternating continuous sig-  
nal is sounded.  
Volume  
The ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to  
the entertainment volume can be adjusted.  
Limits of ultrasonic measurement  
The detection of objects with ultrasonic  
measurements can run into physical limits,  
for instance under the following conditions:  
1.  
"My MINI"  
2. "System settings"  
3. "Tone"  
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For small children and animals.  
4. "Volume settings"  
5. "PDC"  
For persons with certain clothing, for in-  
stance coats.  
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With external interference of the ultra-  
sound, for instance from passing vehi-  
cles or loud machines.  
6. Set the desired value.  
The setting is stored for the driver profile  
currently used.  
When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam-  
aged or out of position.  
Visual warning  
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If cargo protrudes.  
The approach of the vehicle to an object can  
be shown on the Control Display. Objects  
that are farther away are already displayed  
on the Control Display before a signal  
sounds.  
Under certain weather conditions such  
as high relative humidity, wet condi-  
tions, snowfall, extreme heat, or strong  
wind.  
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With tow bars and trailer couplings of  
other vehicles.  
With front PDC: to reduce false alarms,  
switch off automatic PDC activation on ob-  
stacle detection, for instance in vehicle  
washes; see Switching on/off.  
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With thin or wedge-shaped objects.  
With moving objects.  
With elevated, protruding objects such  
as ledges or cargo.  
Malfunction  
A Check Control message is displayed in the  
instrument cluster.  
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With objects with corners and sharp  
edges.  
Red symbol is displayed, and the  
range of the sensors is dimmed on  
the Control Display.  
With objects with a fine surface struc-  
ture such as fences.  
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For objects with porous surfaces.  
PDC has failed. Have the system checked by  
a dealer's service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Low objects already displayed, for in-  
stance curbs, can move into the blind  
area of the sensors before or after a con-  
tinuous tone sounds.  
Rearview camera  
False warnings  
The system may issue a warning under the  
following conditions even though there is  
no obstacle within the detection range:  
Concept  
The rearview camera provides assistance in  
parking and maneuvering backwards. The  
area behind the vehicle is shown on the  
Control Display.  
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In heavy rain.  
When sensors are very dirty or covered  
with ice.  
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When sensors are covered in snow.  
On rough road surfaces.  
Safety information  
On uneven surfaces, such as speed  
bumps.  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute  
for the driver’s personal judgment in as-  
sessing the traffic conditions. There is a  
risk of accident. Adjust driving style to  
traffic conditions. Watch traffic and vehi-  
cle surroundings closely and actively in-  
tervene where appropriate.  
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In large buildings with right angles and  
smooth walls, for instance in under-  
ground garages.  
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In automatic vehicle washes.  
Due to heavy exhaust.  
Due to other ultrasound sources, for in-  
stance sweeping machines, high pres-  
sure steam cleaners or neon lights.  
The malfunction is signaled by a contin-  
uous tone alternating between the front  
and rear speakers. As soon as the mal-  
function due to other ultrasound sources  
is no longer present, the system is again  
fully functional.  
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Switch the system back on, if needed.  
Overview  
Depending on the vehicle equipment:  
switching on/off manually  
Depending on the vehicle equipment:  
button in the vehicle  
Press the park assistance button.  
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On: the LED lights up.  
Off: the LED goes out.  
The parking assistance functions are shown  
on the Control Display.  
Switching the view via the Central  
Information Display (CID)  
If the rearview camera view is not dis-  
played, change the view via the Central In-  
formation Display (CID):  
Park assistance button  
Camera  
"Rear view camera"  
The rearview camera image is displayed.  
Display on the Control Display  
Functional requirements  
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The rearview camera is switched on.  
The tailgate is fully closed.  
Keep the recording range of the camera  
clear.  
The camera lens is located in the handle of  
the tailgate.  
Protruding cargo or carrier systems that  
are not connected to a trailer power  
socket can lead to malfunctions.  
The image quality may be impaired by dirt.  
If necessary, clean the camera lens.  
Activating assistance functions  
More than one assistance function can be  
active at the same time.  
Switching on/off  
Switching on automatically  
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Parking aid lines  
"Parking aid lines"  
The system is automatically switched on if  
selector lever position R is engaged when  
the drive-ready state is switched on.  
Lanes and turning radius lines are indi-  
cated.  
Automatic deactivation during  
forward travel  
The system switches off when a certain  
driving distance or speed is exceeded.  
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Obstacle marking  
"Obstacle marking"  
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Obstacles are marked, depending on the  
vehicle equipment.  
Obstacle marking  
Pathway lines  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, obsta-  
cle markings can be faded into the image of  
the rearview camera.  
Pathway lines can be superimposed on the  
image of the rearview camera.  
The colored thresholds of the obstacle mark-  
ings match the markings of the PDC Park  
Distance Control.  
Pathway lines help you to estimate the  
space required when parking and maneu-  
vering on level roads.  
Parking using pathway and turning  
radius lines  
1. Position the vehicle so that the turning  
radius lines lead to within the limits of  
the parking space.  
Pathway lines depend on the current steer-  
ing angle and are continuously adjusted to  
the steering wheel movements.  
Turning radius lines  
Turning radius lines can be superimposed  
on the image of the rearview camera.  
Turning radius lines show the course of the  
smallest possible turning radius on a level  
road.  
Only one turning radius line is displayed af-  
ter the steering wheel is turned past a cer-  
tain angle.  
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fore, do not estimate the distance from the  
objects on the display.  
2. Turn the steering wheel to the point  
where the pathway line covers the cor-  
responding turning radius line.  
Parking assistant  
Concept  
Display settings  
Brightness  
With the rearview camera switched on:  
This system assists the driver in parking  
parallel to the road.  
1.  
Select the symbol.  
2. Turn the Controller until the desired set-  
ting is reached and press the Controller.  
General information  
Parking assistant handling is divided into  
three steps:  
Contrast  
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Switching on and activating.  
Parking space search.  
Parking.  
With the rearview camera switched on:  
1.  
Select the symbol.  
2. Turn the Controller until the desired set-  
ting is reached and press the Controller.  
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces  
on both sides of the vehicle.  
The parking assistant calculates the best  
possible parking line and takes control of  
steering during the parking procedure.  
System limits  
Detection of objects  
System status and instructions on required  
actions are displayed on the Control Dis-  
play.  
Very low obstacles or high, protruding ob-  
jects such as ledges may not be recognized  
by the system.  
A component of the parking assistant is the  
PDC Park Distance Control.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, some  
assistance functions also consider data from  
the PDC Park Distance Control.  
Follow the notes in the PDC Park Distance  
Control chapter.  
The objects displayed on the Control Dis-  
play may be closer than they appear. There-  
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Safety information  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute  
for the driver’s personal judgment in as-  
sessing the traffic conditions. Based on  
the limits of the system, it cannot inde-  
pendently react to all traffic situations.  
There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving  
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic  
closely and actively intervene where ap-  
propriate.  
The ultrasound sensors for measuring park-  
ing spaces are located on the wheel hous-  
ing.  
NOTICE  
Functional requirements  
The parking assistant can steer the vehicle  
over or onto curbs. There is a risk of dam-  
age to property. Watch traffic closely and  
actively intervene where appropriate.  
Ultrasound sensors  
Ensure full functionality:  
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Do not cover sensors, for instance with  
stickers.  
The safety information of the PDC Park Dis-  
tance Control applies in addition.  
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Keep the sensors clean and unob-  
structed.  
Overview  
For measuring parking spaces  
Button in the vehicle  
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Maximum speed while driving forward  
approx. 22 mph/35 km/h.  
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Maximum distance to row of parked ve-  
hicles: 5 ft/1.5 m.  
Suitable parking space  
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Gaps behind an object that has a min.  
length of 5 ft/1.5 m.  
Gap between two objects with a mini-  
mum length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.  
Park assistance button  
Min. length of gap between two objects:  
your vehicle's length plus approx.  
3.3 ft/1.0 m.  
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Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.  
For parking  
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Doors and tailgate are closed.  
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The parking brake is released.  
Parking space search and system  
status  
When parking in parking spaces on the  
driver's side, the corresponding turn sig-  
nal must be switched on.  
Switching on and activating  
Switching on with the button  
Press the park assistance button.  
The LED lights up.  
The current status of the parking space  
search is indicated on the Control Display.  
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Symbol P on the vehicle image: the park-  
ing assistant is activated and the park-  
ing space search is active.  
Parking assistant is activated automati-  
cally.  
Control Display shows suitable parking  
spaces at the edge of the road next to  
the vehicle symbol. When the parking  
assistant is active, suitable parking  
spaces are highlighted.  
Switching on with reverse gear  
Shift into reverse.  
The current status of the parking space  
search is indicated on the Control Display.  
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The parking procedure is  
active. The system takes  
over the steering.  
To activate:  
"Parking Assistant"  
Display on the Control Display  
System activated/deactivated  
Symbol Meaning  
Parking space search is always active  
whenever the vehicle is moving forward  
slow and straight, even if the system is  
deactivated. When the system is deacti-  
vated, the displays on the Control Dis-  
play are shown in gray.  
Gray: the system is not availa-  
ble.  
White: the system is available  
but not activated.  
Parking using the parking assistant  
Parking  
The system is activated.  
1.  
Press the park assistance button or  
shift into reverse gear to switch on the  
parking assistant, refer to page 177. Ac-  
tivate the parking assistant, if needed.  
Parking assistant is activated.  
2. Pass the row of parked vehicles at a  
speed of up to approx. 22 mph/35 km/h  
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and at a distance of maximum  
5 ft/1.5 m.  
Resuming  
An interrupted parking procedure can be  
continued, if needed.  
The status of the parking space search  
and possible parking spaces are dis-  
played on the display, refer to page 177.  
Reactivate the parking assistant, refer to  
page 177, and follow the instructions on the  
display.  
3. Follow the instructions on the display.  
The best possible parking position will  
come after gear change on the station-  
ary vehicle - wait for the automatic  
steering wheel move.  
Switching off  
The system can be switched off as follows:  
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Press the park assistance button.  
The end of the parking procedure is in-  
dicated on the display.  
4. Adjust the parking position yourself, if  
needed.  
System limits  
Safety information  
Interrupting manually  
The parking assistant can be interrupted at  
any time:  
Warning  
The system is designed to operate in cer-  
tain conditions and circumstances. Due to  
conditions or other factors, the system  
may not respond. There may be a risk of  
accident or risk of damage to property. Ac-  
tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the  
information in this Owner’s Manual re-  
garding the scope of the system’s opera-  
tion and limitations.  
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Press the park assistance button.  
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"Parking Assistant"  
Interrupting automatically  
The system is interrupted automatically in  
the following situations:  
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If the driver grasps the steering wheel  
or takes over steering.  
If a gear is selected that does not match  
the instruction on the display.  
No parking assistance  
The parking assistant does not offer assis-  
tance in the following situations:  
If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.  
6 mph/10 km/h.  
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In tight curves.  
Possibly on snow-covered or slippery  
road surfaces.  
Functional limitations  
The system may not be fully functional in  
the following situations:  
If a maximum number of parking at-  
tempts or the time taken for parking is  
exceeded.  
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On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel  
roads.  
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If the PDC Park Distance Control dis-  
plays clearances that are too small.  
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On slippery ground.  
When switching into other functions of  
the radio.  
With accumulations of leaves/snow in  
the parking space.  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
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With a mounted emergency wheel.  
With ditches or edges, for instance an  
edge of a port.  
The parking position may vary depending  
on the tire size.  
Limits of ultrasonic measurement  
Malfunction  
The detection of objects with ultrasonic  
measurements can run into physical limits,  
for instance under the following conditions:  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
The parking assistant failed. Have the sys-  
tem checked by a dealer's service center or  
another qualified service center or repair  
shop.  
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For small children and animals.  
For persons with certain clothing, for in-  
stance coats.  
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With external interference of the ultra-  
sound, for instance from passing vehi-  
cles or loud machines.  
When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam-  
aged or out of position.  
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If cargo protrudes.  
Under certain weather conditions such  
as high relative humidity, wet condi-  
tions, snowfall, extreme heat, or strong  
wind.  
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With tow bars and trailer couplings of  
other vehicles.  
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With thin or wedge-shaped objects.  
With moving objects.  
With elevated, protruding objects such  
as ledges or cargo.  
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With objects with corners and sharp  
edges.  
With objects with a fine surface struc-  
ture such as fences.  
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For objects with porous surfaces.  
Low objects already displayed, for in-  
stance curbs, can move into the blind  
area of the sensors before or after a con-  
tinuous tone sounds.  
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The parking assistant may identify park-  
ing spaces that are not suitable for park-  
ing.  
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Climate control  
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Emission tested passenger compart-  
ment.  
Vehicle features and options  
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Microfilter.  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with  
the series. It also describes features and  
functions that are not necessarily available  
in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op-  
tions or country versions. This also applies  
to safety-related functions and systems.  
When using these functions and systems,  
the applicable laws and regulations must be  
observed.  
Air conditioning system to control the  
temperature, air flow and recirculated-  
air mode.  
Depending on the equipment specification:  
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Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter.  
Automatic climate control.  
Stationary climate control.  
Interior air quality  
The air quality in the vehicle is improved by  
the following components:  
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3
4
5
6
7
8
Temperature, left  
Display  
9
Maximum cooling  
10 Air conditioning  
11 Recirculated-air mode  
12 Rear window defroster  
Air flow, AUTO intensity  
AUTO program  
Air distribution, manual  
Display  
13 To defrost windows and remove conden-  
sation  
14 Seat heating, left 87  
Temperature, right  
Seat heating, right 87  
Switching off  
Climate control functions in detail  
Switching the system on/off  
Turn wheel for air flow to the  
left until the control switches  
off.  
Switching on  
Set any air flow.  
Temperature  
Concept  
The automatic climate control achieves the  
set temperature as quickly as possible, if  
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necessary by using the maximum cooling or  
heating power, and then keeps it constant.  
Maximum cooling  
Concept  
Adjusting  
The system is set to the lowest temperature,  
maximum air flow and recirculated-air  
mode.  
Turn the wheel to set the de-  
sired temperature.  
General information  
The function is available with external tem-  
peratures above approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃ and with  
the drive-ready state switched on.  
Do not rapidly switch between different  
temperature settings. The automatic climate  
control will not have sufficient time to ad-  
just the set temperature.  
Air flows out of the vents to the upper body  
region. The vents need to be open for this.  
The air flow can be adjusted with the pro-  
gram active.  
Air conditioning  
Concept  
Switching on/off  
The air in the car's interior will be cooled  
and dehumidified and, depending on the  
temperature setting, warmed again.  
Press the button.  
The LED is illuminated with the  
system switched on.  
The car's interior can be cooled with acti-  
vated drive-ready or standby state.  
AUTO program  
Concept  
Switching on/off  
Press the button.  
The AUTO program cools, ventilates or  
heats the car's interior automatically.  
The LED is illuminated with air con-  
ditioning switched on.  
The air distribution and temperature are  
controlled automatically depending on the  
temperature in the car's interior and the de-  
sired temperature setting including the se-  
lected intensity of the air flow.  
Depending on the weather, the windshield  
may fog up briefly when drive-ready state is  
switched on.  
The cooling function is switched on auto-  
matically with the AUTO program.  
Switching on/off  
When using the automatic climate control,  
condensation water, refer to page 210, de-  
velops and drains underneath the vehicle.  
This is normal.  
Press the button.  
The LED is illuminated with the  
AUTO program switched on.  
Depending on the selected temperature,  
AUTO intensity and outside influences, the  
air is directed to the windshield, side win-  
dows, upper body, and into the floor area.  
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Point the side vents toward the side win-  
dows.  
With constant recirculated-air mode, the air  
quality in the car's interior deteriorates and  
window fogging increases.  
The following features are switched on au-  
tomatically with the AUTO program:  
If the windows fog over, switch off recircu-  
lated-air mode and increase the air flow, if  
needed.  
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The air conditioning, refer to page 182.  
To switch off the program: press the button  
again or manually adjust the air distribu-  
tion.  
Adjusting the air flow manually  
Concept  
Intensity  
The air flow for climate control can be ad-  
justed manually.  
With the AUTO program activated, the au-  
tomatic intensity control can be changed.  
Turn the ring to set the de-  
sired intensity from soft to in-  
tensive.  
General information  
To adjust the air flow manually switch off  
AUTO program first.  
Operation  
The set intensity is displayed via the posi-  
tion of the illuminated LED segment.  
Turn the ring to set the de-  
sired air flow.  
Recirculated-air mode  
Concept  
The manually adjusted air flow is displayed  
via illuminated LED segments.  
You may react to unpleasant odors or pollu-  
tants in the immediate environment by tem-  
porarily suspending the supply of outside  
air. The system then recirculates the air  
flow within the vehicle.  
The air flow of the automatic climate con-  
trol may be reduced automatically to save  
battery power.  
Adjusting the air distribution  
manually  
Operation  
Press the button:  
The LED is illuminated when recir-  
culated-air mode is switched on. The supply  
of outside air is shut off.  
Concept  
The air distribution for climate control can  
be adjusted manually.  
When recirculated-air mode is switched off,  
fresh air is directed into the vehicle's inte-  
rior.  
Operation  
Press the button repeatedly to se-  
lect a program:  
To prevent window condensation, recircu-  
lated-air mode switches off automatically af-  
ter a certain amount of time, depending on  
the external temperature.  
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Windows, upper body region, and floor  
area.  
Upper body region and floor area.  
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Floor area.  
Ventilation  
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Windows and floor area.  
Windows.  
Setting  
Windows and upper body region.  
Upper body region.  
The air flow directions can be individually  
adjusted:  
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Direct ventilation:  
To defrost windows and remove  
condensation  
The air flow is directly pointed onto the  
person. The air flow heats or cools no-  
ticeably, depending on the adjusted tem-  
perature.  
Concept  
Ice and condensation are quickly removed  
from the windshield and the front side win-  
dows.  
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Indirect ventilation:  
If the vents are fully or partly closed, the  
air is directly routed into the car's inte-  
rior.  
Switching on/off  
Press the button.  
Front ventilation  
The LED is illuminated with the  
system switched on.  
The air flow can be adjusted with the pro-  
gram active.  
If there is window condensation, switch on  
the air conditioning too.  
Rear window defroster  
Press the button. The LED lights up.  
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Turn knob for continuous opening and  
closing of the vents.  
The rear window defroster switches  
off automatically after a certain period of  
time.  
Swivel the vents to alter the direction of  
the vent flow, arrows.  
When GREEN Mode is activated, the heat-  
ing output is reduced.  
Stationary climate control  
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter  
In external and recirculated-air mode, the  
microfilter/activated charcoal filter filters  
dust, pollen, and gaseous pollutants out of  
the air.  
Concept  
Stationary climate control cools or heats the  
car's interior prior to departure to a com-  
fortable temperature.  
Have this filter changed during vehicle  
maintenance, refer to page 248.  
The system automatically cools, vents, or  
heats depending on the internal and exter-  
nal temperature. Snow and ice may be re-  
moved more easily.  
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drive-ready state on and off. The station-  
ary climate control is available again.  
General information  
The stationary climate control can be  
switched on and off directly or via a preset  
departure time:  
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The vents are open to allow air to flow  
out.  
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Direct operation, refer to page 185.  
Switching on/off directly  
Concept  
The system can be switched on or off di-  
rectly.  
Preselected departure times, refer to  
page 185.  
The air automatically exits through the  
vents to the windshield, the side windows,  
the upper body region and into the floor  
area.  
The system switches off automatically after  
a certain period of time.  
The system switches off automatically after  
a certain period of time.  
Via the Central Information Display  
(CID)  
The system can be switched on or off via  
the Central Information Display (CID).  
If stationary climate control is used during  
the charging process, less air conditioning  
capacity will be required while driving. This  
optimizes the range.  
1.  
"My MINI"  
Functional requirements  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
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Drive-ready state deactivated.  
3. If necessary, "Climate functions"  
4. "Activate comfort climate"  
5. "Activate now"  
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High-voltage battery sufficiently  
charged or charging cable connected.  
If the high-voltage battery is heavily dis-  
charged, it can take some time after con-  
necting the charging cable, until the sta-  
tionary climate control will be  
functional.  
Climate control for departure time  
Concept  
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Direct operation or departure time pre-  
selected: depends on internal, external,  
and set desired temperature.  
Different departure times can be set to en-  
sure a comfortable interior temperature in  
the vehicle at the time of departure.  
Make sure that the vehicle's date and  
time are set correctly.  
The activation time is automatically deter-  
mined based on the temperature.  
To ensure the minimum range of the ve-  
hicle, the stationary climate control may  
be automatically switched off, for in-  
stance after repeated activation or due  
to an insufficient state of charge of the  
high-voltage battery. After the station-  
ary climate control is switched off due  
to an insufficient state of charge, charge  
the high-voltage battery and switch the  
The system promptly switches on before the  
selected departure time.  
The departure time is preselected in two  
steps:  
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Set departure times.  
Activate departure times.  
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Setting the departure time  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
1. "My MINI"  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. If necessary, "Climate functions"  
4. "Activate comfort climate"  
5. "Plan comfort climate"  
6. Set the desired departure time, refer to  
page 225.  
Activating the departure time  
If a departure time is to influence the  
switching on of the stationary climate con-  
trol, the respective departure time must be  
activated first.  
Via the Central Information Display (CID):  
1.  
"My MINI"  
2. "Vehicle settings"  
3. If necessary, "Climate functions"  
4. "Activate comfort climate"  
5. "Plan comfort climate"  
6. "Precondition for departure"  
7. Activate the desired departure time.  
The symbol on the automatic climate  
control lights up when the departure time is  
activated.  
The symbol on the automatic climate  
control flashes when the stationary climate  
control has been switched on.  
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Interior equipment  
Safety information  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with  
the series. It also describes features and  
functions that are not necessarily available  
in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op-  
tions or country versions. This also applies  
to safety-related functions and systems.  
When using these functions and systems,  
the applicable laws and regulations must be  
observed.  
Warning  
The operation of remote-controlled sys-  
tems with the integrated universal remote  
control, such as the garage door, may re-  
sult in injury, for example, body parts be-  
coming jammed in a garage door. There is  
a risk of injury or risk of damage to prop-  
erty. Make sure that the area of movement  
of the respective system is clear during  
programming and operation. Also follow  
the safety information of the hand-held  
transmitter.  
Integrated Universal Remote  
Control  
Compatibility  
If this symbol is printed on the pack-  
aging or in the owner's manual of the  
system to be controlled, the system  
is generally compatible with the integrated  
Universal Remote Control.  
Concept  
The integrated Universal Remote Control in  
the interior mirror can operate up to 3 func-  
tions of remote-controlled systems such as  
garage door drives, barriers, or lighting sys-  
tems.  
Additional questions are answered by:  
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A dealer's service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
General information  
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on the Internet.  
The Integrated Universal Remote Control  
replaces up to 3 different hand-held trans-  
mitters. To operate the remote control, the  
buttons on the interior mirror must be pro-  
grammed with the desired functions. The  
hand-held transmitter for the particular sys-  
tem is required in order to program the re-  
mote control.  
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gen-  
tex Corporation.  
Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored  
functions for the sake of security.  
If possible, do not install the antenna of the  
remote-controlled system, e.g. the garage  
door drive, near metal objects to ensure the  
best possible operation.  
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down the interior mirror button and re-  
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peatedly press and release the hand-held  
transmitter button for 2 seconds.  
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The LED lights up green: program-  
ming completed.  
6.  
Release the button.  
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The LED flashes fast: programming  
is not complete.  
Press the button on the interior mir-  
ror for 2 seconds and release. Per-  
form this procedure three times to  
complete the programming proce-  
dure.  
1
2
3
LED  
Programmable keys  
Hand-held transmitters of the system  
If the integrated universal remote  
control remains nonoperational, con-  
tinue with the special features for  
change code wireless systems.  
Programming  
General information  
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LED does not flash green after  
60 seconds: programming not com-  
pleted.  
The battery of the hand-held transmitter  
must be fully charged at the time of pro-  
gramming to ensure an optimal range of the  
integrated universal remote control.  
Repeat steps 3 to 6.  
To program other functions on other but-  
tons, repeat steps 3 to 5.  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2. Initial setup:  
Special feature of the rolling code  
wireless system  
If you are unable to operate the system af-  
ter repeated programming, please check if  
the system to be controlled features a roll-  
ing code radio system.  
Press and hold the two outer buttons on  
the interior mirror simultaneously for  
approximately 10 seconds until the LED  
flashes green rapidly. This erases all pro-  
gramming of the buttons on the interior  
mirror.  
Refer to the owner's manual for the system.  
3. Press the interior mirror button to be  
programmed. The LED on the interior  
mirror will slowly begin flashing orange.  
For systems with a rolling code radio sys-  
tem, the integrated Universal Remote Con-  
trol and the system also have to be  
synchronized.  
4. Hold the hand-held transmitter for the  
system to be used approx. 1 to 12 in/2.5  
to 30 cm away from the buttons on the  
interior mirror. The required distance  
depends on the hand-held transmitter.  
Please read the owner's manual to find out  
how to synchronize the system.  
Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a  
second person.  
5. Press and hold the button of the desired  
function on the hand-held transmitter.  
Canada: if programming with the hand-  
held transmitter was interrupted, hold  
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Synchronizing the universal remote control  
with the system:  
The LED flashes fast: the hand-held  
transmitter was detected but pro-  
gramming is not complete.  
1. Park the vehicle within range of the re-  
mote-controlled system.  
Press the button on the interior mir-  
ror for 2 seconds and release. Per-  
form this procedure three times to  
complete the programming proce-  
dure.  
2. Program the relevant button on the inte-  
rior mirror as described.  
3. Locate and press the synchronizing but-  
ton on the system being programmed,  
e.g. at the garage gate. You have approx.  
30 seconds for the next step.  
If the integrated universal remote  
control remains nonoperational, con-  
tinue with the special features for  
change code wireless systems.  
4. Hold down the programmed button on  
the interior mirror for approximately  
3 seconds and then release it. If neces-  
sary, repeat this step up to three times  
in order to finish synchronization. Once  
synchronization is complete, the pro-  
grammed function will be carried out.  
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LED does not flash green after  
60 seconds: programming not com-  
pleted.  
Repeat steps 3 to 6.  
If the programming procedure is not com-  
pleted, the previous programming will re-  
main unchanged.  
Reprogramming individual buttons  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
Operation  
2. Press and hold the interior mirror but-  
ton to be programmed.  
Warning  
3. As soon as the LED on the interior mir-  
ror flashes orange after approx. 20 sec-  
onds, release the button.  
The operation of remote-controlled sys-  
tems with the integrated universal remote  
control, such as the garage door, may re-  
sult in injury, for example, body parts be-  
coming jammed in a garage door. There is  
a risk of injury or risk of damage to prop-  
erty. Make sure that the area of movement  
of the respective system is clear during  
programming and operation. Also follow  
the safety information of the hand-held  
transmitter.  
4. Hold the hand-held transmitter for the  
system to be used approx. 1 to 12 in/2.5  
to 30 cm away from the buttons on the  
interior mirror. The required distance  
depends on the hand-held transmitter.  
5. Press and hold the button of the desired  
function on the hand-held transmitter.  
Canada: if programming with the hand-  
held transmitter was interrupted, hold  
down the interior mirror button and re-  
peatedly press and release the hand-held  
transmitter button for 2 seconds.  
The system, such as the garage door, can be  
operated using the button on the interior  
mirror while the engine is running or when  
the ignition is started. To do this, hold down  
the button within receiving range of the  
system until the function is activated. The  
interior mirror LED stays lit while the wire-  
less signal is being transmitted.  
6. The LED can light up in different ways.  
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The LED lights up green: the pro-  
gramming procedure is completed.  
Release the button.  
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Deleting stored functions  
Mirror display  
All stored functions will be deleted. The  
functions cannot be deleted individually.  
The compass shows the current driving di-  
rection.  
Press and hold the two outer buttons on the  
interior mirror simultaneously for approxi-  
mately 10 seconds until the LED on the in-  
terior mirror flashes green rapidly.  
Operating concept  
Various functions can be called up by press-  
ing the control button with a pointed object,  
such as the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar  
object. The following setting options are  
displayed in succession, depending on how  
long the control button is pressed:  
Digital compass  
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Pressed briefly: turns display on/off.  
3 to 6 seconds: compass zone setting.  
6 to 9 seconds: compass calibration.  
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9 to 12 seconds: left/right-hand steering  
setting.  
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12 to 15 seconds: language setting.  
Setting the compass zones  
Sets the particular compass zones on the ve-  
hicle so that the compass operates correctly;  
refer to World map with compass zones.  
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2
Control button  
Mirror display  
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World map with magnetic zones  
Procedure  
Procedure  
1. Press and hold the control button for ap-  
prox. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of the  
set compass zone appears in the mirror.  
1. Make sure that there are no large metal-  
lic objects or overhead power lines near  
the vehicle and that there is sufficient  
room to drive around in a circle.  
2. To change the zone setting, press the  
control button quickly and repeatedly  
until the number of the compass zone  
that corresponds with your location ap-  
pears in the mirror.  
2. Set the currently applicable compass  
zone.  
3. Press and hold the control button for ap-  
prox. 6 to 7 seconds so that "C" appears  
on the display. Next, drive in a complete  
circle at least once at a speed of no more  
than 4 mph/7 km/h. If calibration is suc-  
cessful, the "C" is replaced by the points  
of the compass.  
The set zone is stored automatically. The  
compass is ready for use again after approx-  
imately 10 seconds.  
Calibrating the digital compass  
The digital compass must be calibrated in  
the event of the following:  
Left/right-hand steering  
The digital compass is already set for right  
or left-hand steering at the factory.  
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The wrong compass point is displayed.  
The point of the compass displayed does  
not change despite changing the direc-  
tion of travel.  
Setting the language  
Press and hold the control button for ap-  
prox. 12 to 13 seconds. Briefly press the  
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Not all points of the compass are dis-  
played.  
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English "E" and German "O".  
Ashtray/cigarette lighter  
Settings are stored automatically after ap-  
proximately 10 seconds.  
Overview  
Sun visor  
Glare shield  
To provide protection against glare, fold the  
sun visor down or pivot it to the side.  
Vanity mirror  
A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor  
behind a cover.  
The ashtray is located in one of the frontal  
cup holders, the cigarette lighter above it in  
the center console.  
When the cover is opened, the mirror light-  
ing switches on.  
Ashtray  
In order to empty the ashtray, remove the  
ashtray from the cup holder.  
Front passenger side dash-  
board  
Cigarette lighter  
Safety information  
Decorative trim  
Warning  
Contact with the hot heating element or  
the hot socket of the cigarette lighter can  
cause burns. Flammable materials can ig-  
nite if the cigarette lighter falls down or is  
held against the objects. There is a risk of  
fire and injuries. There is a risk of damage  
to property. Take hold of the cigarette  
lighter by its handle. Make sure that chil-  
dren do not use the cigarette lighter.  
Customized decorative trim panels for the  
dashboard on the front passenger side are  
available as original MINI accessories de-  
pending on the equipment specification.  
Follow the assembly instructions.  
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NOTICE  
If metal objects fall into the socket, they  
can cause a short circuit. There is a risk of  
damage to property. Replace the cigarette  
lighter or socket cover again after using  
the socket.  
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery  
can work with high voltages and currents,  
which means that the 12 volt on-board  
network can be overloaded or damaged.  
There is a risk of damage to property. Only  
connect battery chargers for the vehicle  
battery to the starting aid terminals in the  
engine compartment.  
Operation  
Push in the cigarette lighter.  
The cigarette lighter can be  
removed as soon as it pops  
back out.  
NOTICE  
If metal objects fall into the socket, they  
can cause a short circuit. There is a risk of  
damage to property. Replace the cigarette  
lighter or socket cover again after using  
the socket.  
Sockets  
Concept  
In the center console  
The lighter socket can be used as a socket  
for electrical equipment when standby and  
drive-ready state are switched on.  
General information  
The total load of all sockets must not exceed  
140 watts at 12 volts.  
Do not damage the socket by using non-  
compatible connectors.  
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Devices and cables in the unfolding area of  
the airbags, such as portable navigation  
devices, can hinder the unfolding of the  
airbag or be thrown around in the car's in-  
terior during unfolding. There is a risk of  
injury. Make sure that devices and cables  
are not in the airbag's area of unfolding.  
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Properties of lower USB port:  
In the cargo area  
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USB port Type C.  
For charging mobile devices and for  
data transfer.  
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Charge current: max. 3 A.  
Wireless charging tray  
Concept  
The socket is located on the right side in  
the cargo area.  
The wireless charging tray enables the fol-  
lowing functions to be performed without  
cables:  
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Charging the rechargeable battery of a  
mobile phone with Qi capability and of  
other mobile devices, which support the  
Qi standard.  
USB port  
General information  
Connect the mobile phone to the exter-  
nal antenna.  
Follow the information regarding the con-  
nection of mobile devices to the USB port in  
the section on USB connections, refer to  
page 55.  
Depending on the country, this provides  
for better network reception and a con-  
sistent reproduction quality.  
In the center console  
General information  
When inserting the mobile phone, make  
sure there are no objects between it and the  
wireless charging tray.  
During charging, the surface of the tray and  
the mobile phone may become warm.  
Higher temperatures may lead to a reduc-  
tion in the charge current through the mo-  
bile phone, and in isolated cases the charg-  
ing process is paused temporarily. Follow  
the relevant instructions in the mobile  
phone owner's manual.  
Depending on the equipment version, a USB  
port Type A or a USB port Type A and a USB  
port Type C are located in the front of the  
center console.  
NOTE  
Properties of upper USB port:  
This device has been tested for human ex-  
posure limits and found compliant at a mini-  
mum distance of 4 in/10 cm during opera-  
tion.  
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USB port Type A.  
For charging mobile devices and for  
data transfer.  
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Charge current: max. 1.5 A.  
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Functional requirements  
maintained in every direction when operat-  
ing the device.  
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Ignition or standby state is switched on.  
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The mobile phone must compatibly sup-  
port the required Qi standard. Compati-  
ble mobile phones, refer to page 53.  
If the mobile phone does not support the  
Qi standard, the mobile phone can be  
charged using a special Qi-compatible  
charging case.  
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Use only protective jackets and covers  
up to a maximum thickness of  
0.07 in/2 mm. Otherwise, the charging  
function may be impaired.  
Mounting position of the product.  
Safety information  
Warning  
The mobile phone must not exceed the  
maximum size of approximately 5.9 x  
3.07 x 0.62 in/150 x 78 x 16 mm.  
Overview  
When charging a device that meets the Qi  
standard in the wireless charging tray, any  
metal objects located between the device  
and the tray can become very hot. Placing  
storage devices or electronic cards, such  
as chip cards, cards with magnetic strips  
or cards for signal transmission, between  
the device and the tray may impair the  
card function. There is a risk of injury and  
risk of damage to property. When charg-  
ing mobile devices, make sure there are no  
objects between the device and the tray.  
The wireless charging tray is located in the  
center armrest.  
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2
3
Front holder with LED  
Storage area  
NOTICE  
Movable clamp  
The tray is intended for mobile phones up  
to a particular size. Forceful inserting of  
the mobile phone into the tray can damage  
the tray or the mobile phone. There is a  
risk of damage to property. Observe the  
maximum dimensions for mobile phones.  
Do not force the mobile phone into the  
tray.  
Inserting the mobile phone  
1. Open center armrest, refer to vehicle  
Owner's Manual.  
2. Push back the clamp.  
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3. Insert the mobile phone with the display  
facing upward in the direction of the  
front holder, arrow 1.  
LED displays  
Color  
Meaning  
Blue  
The mobile phone is charging.  
Depending on the model, the  
blue LED is no longer illuminated  
once the inserted mobile phone  
with Qi capability is fully  
charged.  
Or-  
ange  
The mobile phone is not charg-  
ing.  
Temperature on the mobile  
phone possibly too high or for-  
eign object in the charging tray.  
4. Place the mobile phone in the storage  
area, arrow 2.  
5. Push the clamp forward and clamp the  
mobile phone in the tray.  
Red  
The mobile phone is not charg-  
ing.  
6. Close the center armrest.  
Contact a dealer’s service center  
or another qualified service cen-  
ter or repair shop.  
Removing the mobile phone  
1. Open the center armrest.  
2. Push the clamp back and remove the  
mobile phone.  
System limits  
At high temperatures on the mobile phone  
or in the vehicle, the charging functions of  
the mobile phone may be limited and some  
functions may no longer work.  
LTE-Compensator - Information  
and User Manual  
Your car is equipped with a wireless charg-  
ing tray (WCA) to charge your mobile phone  
and connect it to the mobile network. To en-  
sure the best possible connection a signal  
booster (LTE-Compensator) is used in con-  
junction with the WCA. The following para-  
graphs refer to this booster:  
This is a CONSUMER device.  
BEFORE USE, you MUST REGISTER THIS  
DEVICE with your wireless provider and  
have your provider's consent. Most wireless  
providers consent to the use of Compensa-  
tors. Some providers may not consent to the  
use of this device on their network. If you  
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are unsure, contact your provider. You  
tennas or coupling devices will cause the  
MUST operate this device with approved an- cease of the booster´s operating license.  
tennas and cables as specified by the manu-  
The booster device fulfills the network pro-  
facturer. Antennas MUST be installed at  
tection standards as required by the FCC,  
least 20 cm (8 inches) from any person. You  
such as intermodulation limits, oscillation  
MUST cease operating this device immedi-  
detection and gain limits.  
ately if requested by the FCC or a licensed  
Booster Manufacturer: Kathrein Automotive  
wireless service provider. Warning E911 lo-  
Model Number: LTECOMPB0  
Part Number: 6803145-01  
FCC-ID: 2ACC7LTECOMPB0  
cation information may not be provided or  
may be inaccurate for calls served by using  
this device.  
Please observe additionally the following in-  
formation  
–
Sprint Nextel will allow consumers to  
register their signal boosters by calling  
their toll-free number.  
–
T-Mobile online registration link:  
(  
tion); (  
SignalBooster#).  
–
Verizon’s online registration link:  
(  
wcms/consumer/register-signal-boos-  
).  
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AT&T online registration link (  
 
 
online registration link  
(  
support/).  
Before use you must register your booster  
device with your wireless provider.  
If you should be requested by the FCC to  
cease operating your booster, you are not  
allowed to insert your mobile phone in the  
charging tray anymore unless the booster is  
permanently deactivated by your local MINI  
dealer.  
You must not remove the booster from the  
car nor use it with any other than the prein-  
stalled coupling device or antenna. Any  
modification of the existing antenna or cou-  
pling device as well as the use of other an-  
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Storage compartments  
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Glove compartment on the front passen-  
ger side.  
Vehicle features and options  
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Compartments in the doors.  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with  
the series. It also describes features and  
functions that are not necessarily available  
in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op-  
tions or country versions. This also applies  
to safety-related functions and systems.  
When using these functions and systems,  
the applicable laws and regulations must be  
observed.  
Storage compartment in the center arm-  
rest.  
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Storage compartment in front of the cup  
holders.  
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Clothes hooks  
Storage tray in the center console.  
Pockets on the backrests of the front  
seats.  
Safety information  
Glove compartment  
Safety information  
Warning  
Warning  
Loose objects or devices with a cable con-  
nection to the vehicle, for instance mobile  
phones, can be thrown about the car's in-  
terior while driving, for instance in the  
event of an accident, braking or evasive  
maneuver. There is a risk of injury. Secure  
loose objects or devices with a cable con-  
nection to the vehicle in the car's interior.  
Folded open, the glove compartment pro-  
trudes in the car's interior. Objects in the  
glove compartment can be thrown into the  
car's interior while driving, for instance in  
the event of an accident, braking or eva-  
sive maneuvers. There is a risk of injury.  
Always close the glove compartment im-  
mediately after using it.  
NOTICE  
Anti-slip pads such as anti-slip mats can  
damage the dashboard. There is a risk of  
damage to property. Do not use anti-slip  
pads.  
Overview  
The following storage compartments are  
available in the car's interior:  
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Opening  
Center armrest  
General information  
The center armrest contains a storage com-  
partment.  
Opening  
Pull the handle.  
The light in the glove compartment  
switches on.  
Closing  
Fold up the cover.  
Press button, arrow 1, and open center arm-  
rest upward, arrow 2.  
Compartments in the doors  
Adjusting the height  
General information  
There are storage compartments in the  
doors.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Breakable objects, such as glass bottles or  
glasses, can break in the event of an acci-  
dent or a braking or evasive maneuver.  
Broken glass can be scattered in the car's  
interior. There is a risk of injury or risk of  
damage to property. Do not use any break-  
able objects while driving. Only stow  
breakable objects in closed storage com-  
partments.  
Press button, arrow 1, and swing center  
armrest upward or downward into the de-  
sired height, arrow 2.  
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Rear  
Cup holders  
Safety information  
Warning  
Unsuitable containers in the cup holders  
may damage the cup holders or be thrown  
about the car’s interior in the event of an  
accident, an evasive maneuver, or forceful  
braking. Spilled liquids can distract from  
the traffic conditions and lead to an acci-  
dent. Hot drinks can damage the cup  
holder or lead to scalding. There is a risk  
of injury or risk of damage to property. Do  
not force objects into the cup holder. Use  
lightweight, shatterproof, and sealable  
containers. Do not transport hot bever-  
ages.  
In front of the back seats and in the side  
armrests.  
Clothes hooks  
General information  
The clothes hooks are located above the  
side windows in the rear.  
Front  
Safety information  
Warning  
Clothing articles on the clothes hooks can  
obstruct the view while driving. There is a  
risk of accident. When suspending cloth-  
ing articles from the clothes hooks, ensure  
that they will not obstruct the driver's  
view.  
In the center console.  
Warning  
Improper use of the clothes hooks can lead  
to a risk of objects flying about during  
braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a  
risk of injury and risk of damage to prop-  
erty. Only hang lightweight objects, for in-  
stance clothing articles, from the clothes  
hooks.  
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loose objects or devices with a cable con-  
nection to the vehicle in the car's interior.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with  
the series. It also describes features and  
functions that are not necessarily available  
in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op-  
tions or country versions. This also applies  
to safety-related functions and systems.  
When using these functions and systems,  
the applicable laws and regulations must be  
observed.  
Warning  
Improperly stowed objects can shift and  
be thrown into the car's interior, for in-  
stance in the event of an accident or dur-  
ing braking and evasive maneuver. Vehi-  
cle occupants can be hit and injured. There  
is a risk of injury. Stow and secure objects  
and cargo properly.  
Loading  
NOTICE  
Fluids in the cargo area can cause damage.  
There is a risk of damage to property.  
Make sure that no fluids leak in the cargo  
area.  
Safety information  
Warning  
High gross weight can overheat the tires,  
damage them internally and cause a sud-  
den drop in tire inflation pressure. Driving  
characteristics may be negatively im-  
pacted, reducing lane stability, lengthen-  
ing the braking distances and changing  
the steering response. There is a risk of  
accident. Pay attention to the permitted  
load capacity of the tires and never exceed  
the permitted gross weight.  
Steps for Determining Correct Load  
Limit  
1. Locate the statement “The combined  
weight of occupants and cargo should  
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on  
your vehicle’s placard.  
2. Determine the combined weight of the  
driver and passengers that will be riding  
in your vehicle.  
3. Subtract the combined weight of the  
driver and passengers from XXX kg or  
XXX lbs  
Warning  
Loose objects or devices with a cable con-  
nection to the vehicle, for instance mobile  
phones, can be thrown about the car's in-  
terior while driving, for instance in the  
event of an accident, braking or evasive  
maneuver. There is a risk of injury. Secure  
4. The resulting figure equals the available  
amount of cargo and luggage load ca-  
pacity. For example, if the “XXX”  
amount equals 1,400 lbs and there will  
be five 150 lbs passengers in your vehi-  
cle, the amount of available cargo and  
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luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1,400 -  
750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs)  
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Do not stack cargo above the top edge of  
the backrests.  
Small and light cargo: secure with  
ratchet straps or draw straps.  
5. Determine the combined weight of lug-  
gage and cargo being loaded on the ve-  
hicle. That weight may not safely exceed  
the available cargo and luggage load ca-  
pacity calculated in Step 4.  
Larger and heavy cargo: secure with  
cargo straps.  
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,  
load from your trailer will be transferred  
to your vehicle. Consult this manual to  
determine how this reduces the availa-  
ble cargo and luggage load capacity of  
your vehicle.  
Lashing eyes in the cargo area  
Load  
Without storage compartment package: to  
secure the cargo there are two lashing eyes,  
arrow 1, in the cargo area.  
With storage compartment package: to se-  
cure the cargo there are six lashing eyes, ar-  
rows 1 and 2, in the cargo area.  
The maximum load is the sum of the weight  
of the occupants and the cargo.  
Attach load securing aids, such as lashing  
straps, tensioning straps, draw straps or  
cargo nets, to the lashing eyes in the cargo  
area.  
The greater the weight of the occupants,  
the less cargo that can be transported.  
Stowing and securing cargo  
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Cover sharp edges and corners on the  
cargo.  
Cargo cover  
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Heavy cargo: stow as far forward as pos-  
sible, directly behind and at the bottom  
of the rear passenger seat backrests.  
General information  
When the tailgate is opened, the cargo  
cover is raised.  
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Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is  
not occupied, secure each of the outer  
safety belts in the opposite buckle.  
If necessary, fold down the rear back-  
rests to stow large cargo.  
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Storage space under cargo  
floor panel  
Warning  
Loose objects or devices with a cable con-  
nection to the vehicle, for instance mobile  
phones, can be thrown about the car's in-  
terior while driving, for instance in the  
event of an accident, braking or evasive  
maneuver. There is a risk of injury. Secure  
loose objects or devices with a cable con-  
nection to the vehicle in the car's interior.  
Located under the cargo floor panel on the  
right side is a trough for the onboard vehi-  
cle tool kit.  
Removing  
For storing bulky objects the cargo cover  
can be removed.  
Fold the right side of the cargo floor panel  
upward to remove the onboard vehicle tool  
kit.  
1. Detach the left and right retaining  
straps at the tailgate.  
2. Pull the cargo cover out of the brackets  
on the left and right.  
Enlarging the cargo area  
Concept  
The cargo area can be enlarged as follows:  
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The rear seat backrests can be folded  
down.  
The rear seat backrests can be moved  
into an upright loading position using  
the cargo setting.  
Installing  
1. Slide the cargo cover forward horizon-  
tally into the two side brackets until it  
audibly engages.  
General information  
The rear seat backrest is divided into two  
parts at a ratio of 60 to 40. The left rear seat  
backrest is connected to the center section.  
2. Attach the left and right retaining straps  
at the tailgate.  
The rear seat backrests can be folded down  
from the rear.  
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Folding down the rear seat  
backrest from the rear  
1. Before the rear seat backrest is folded  
down, hook the corresponding safety  
belt into the belt buckle on the side.  
Warning  
Danger of jamming with folding down the  
backrests. There is a risk of injury or risk  
of damage to property. Make sure that the  
area of movement of the rear backrest and  
the of the head restraint is clear prior to  
folding down.  
2. Pull the lever up, arrow 1, and fold the  
rear seat backrest forward, arrow 2.  
Warning  
If a rear seat backrest is not locked, unse-  
cured cargo can be thrown about the car’s  
interior; for instance, in the event of an ac-  
cident, braking or an evasive maneuver.  
There is a risk of injury. Make sure that  
the rear seat backrest is locked after fold-  
ing it back.  
Cargo position  
Concept  
The rear seat backrests can be moved into  
an upright loading position.  
Warning  
The stability of the child restraint system  
is limited or compromised with incorrect  
seat adjustment or improper installation of  
the child seat. There is a risk of injuries or  
danger to life. Make sure that the child re-  
straint system fits securely against the  
backrest. If possible, adjust the backrest  
tilt for all affected backrests and correctly  
adjust the seats. Make sure that seats and  
backrests are securely engaged or locked.  
If possible, adjust the height of the head  
restraints or remove them.  
Adjusting  
1. Release the backrest, and tilt it forward.  
2. Fold the frame up until it engages.  
Warning  
3. Fold back and engage the rear seat  
backrest.  
Body parts can be jammed when moving  
the head restraint. There is a risk of injury.  
Make sure that the area of movement is  
clear when moving the head restraint.  
Folding back the backrest  
Fold up the backrest and press it into the  
latch. Make sure that the safety belt is not  
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caught behind the backrest or in between  
the backrest and the rear seats.  
Lower position  
The red marking on the lever disappears  
completely.  
Variable cargo area floor  
Concept  
With the variable cargo area floor, the cargo  
area can be configured corresponding to  
transport requirements.  
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Larger objects can be transported.  
Space for smaller objects remains be-  
tween the fixed and variable cargo area  
floor.  
General information  
Follow instructions on securing cargo, refer  
to page 201.  
Folded up position  
Safety information  
Removing the cargo floor panel  
Warning  
Improper use of the variable cargo floor  
panel can lead to a danger of objects flying  
about during braking and evasive maneu-  
vers. There is a risk of injury and risk of  
damage to property.  
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Do not use the variable cargo floor  
panel to separate the cargo area and  
car's interior in the sense of a parti-  
tion net.  
Grasp the cargo floor panel in the rear and  
fold slightly upward. Next, pull it backward  
from the supports.  
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Only use the variable cargo floor  
panel in the folded-up position when  
the backrests are folded up and  
locked.  
The cargo floor panel can be removed from  
the cargo area above the tail lights.  
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Fold down the variable cargo floor  
panel before driving off.  
Always secure cargo against shifting,  
using straps, belts and lashing eyes,  
for instance.  
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Fold up the cargo floor panel  
Fold up the cargo floor panel in the lower  
position and push it behind the locks, arrow.  
You've reached the maximum cargo height.  
Upper position  
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With the backrests folded down, a long,  
flat loading surface is produced.  
Maximum load in this position:  
330 lbs/150 kg.  
Space for objects remains between the  
fixed and variable cargo area floor.  
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Ford
Honda
Honda
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Peugeot