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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.

–

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.

–

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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Depending on the settings, the welcome

light and pathway lighting, refer to

page 136, are switched on.

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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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2

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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:

–

Driver's door.

–

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.

–

All doors and tailgate.

In addition, the following functions are exe-

cuted:

–

The alarm system, refer to page 79, is

switched on.

–

Unlocking is confirmed by the turn sig-

nals and the horn. This function must be

activated in the settings, refer to

page 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.

–

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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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.

–

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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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.

–

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?

–

Interference of radio transmission by a

charging process of mobile devices, for

instance charging of a mobile phone.

–

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.

–

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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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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General information

Comfort Access supports the following

functions:

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Unlocking and locking the vehicle.

Convenient closing.

Open the tailgate.

Functional requirements

–

To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must

be outside of the vehicle near the doors.

Buttons for the central locking system.

–

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.

–

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 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.

–

The battery of the vehicle key is dis-

charged. For replacing the battery, refer

to page 69.

–

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.

–

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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Opening from the outside

Recessed grips on the interior trim of the

tailgate can be used to conveniently pull

down the tailgate.

–

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:

–

All settings stored in the selected driver

profile are automatically applied.

–

The driver is only carrying his or her

own vehicle key.

–

The called-up driver profile is assigned

to the vehicle key being used at the

time.

–

The driver unlocks the vehicle.

The driver gets into the vehicle through

the driver's door.

–

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.

–

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.

–

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

–

"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"

–

"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.

–

"All doors"

–

"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:

–

Acoustic alarm:

Confirmation signals from the

vehicle

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Depending on local regulations, the

acoustic alarm may be suppressed.

–

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

–

"Flash for lock/unlock"

Unlocking is signaled by two flashes,

locking by one.

–

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.

–

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.

–

Movements in the car's interior.

Changes in the vehicle tilt, for instance,

during attempts at stealing a wheel or

when towing the vehicle.

–

Disconnected battery voltage.

Switching off the alarm, refer to page 80.

Improper use of the socket for Onboard

Diagnosis.

–

Locking the vehicle while a device is

connected to the socket for the OBD On-

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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.

–

Press the button on the vehicle

key and hold for at least 3 sec-

onds.

–

Briefly press the button on the vehicle

key three times in succession.

Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:

–

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

–

The indicator light flashes briefly every

2 seconds:

–

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.

–

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.

–

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

–

Unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key.

An alarm has been triggered.

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Unlock the vehicle with the integrated

CONTROLS

–

Opening

key and activate the standby state via

emergency detection of the vehicle key,

refer to page 69.

–

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.

–

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

–

Pull the switch to the resistance

point.

Safety information

The window closes while the switch is

being held.

Warning

–

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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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.

–

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

–

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

–

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.

–

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.

–

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.

–

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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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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