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Safety information

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes model-specific

equipment, systems, and functions that are

currently available, or may become available

in the future, even if they are not present in

the vehicle.

Warning

The vehicle key has a button cell battery.

Batteries or button cell batteries can be

swallowed and lead to serious or fatal in-

juries within two hours, for example due

to internal burns or chemical burns. There

is a risk of injury or danger to life. Keep

the vehicle key and batteries out of reach

of children. Immediately seek medical help

if there is any suspicion that a battery or

button cell battery has been swallowed or

is located in any part of the body.

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

Vehicle key

Principle

Two vehicle keys are included in the scope

of delivery, each containing an integrated

key.

Overview

Each vehicle key contains a replaceable

battery. If the vehicle key's battery is dis-

charged, the vehicle key will not be de-

tected. In this case, drive-ready state can

be turned on by emergency detection of the

vehicle key.

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, various settings are possi-

ble for the button functions.

Buttons on the vehicle key.

A MINI ID or driver profile with personal

settings can be assigned to a vehicle key.

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Meaning

To provide information on maintenance rec-

ommendations, the service data is stored in

the vehicle key.

Unlock.

Lock.

To prevent possible locking in of the vehicle

key, take the vehicle key with you when

exiting the vehicle.

Stationary climate control, refer to

page 253.

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To replace the vehicle key battery, proceed

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as follows:

Unlock the trunk.

1. Press and hold the button, arrow 1, then

pull the cover, arrow 2, out of the lock-

ing mechanism from the bottom end.

Panic mode.

Pathway lighting, refer to

page 153.

Additional vehicle keys

Additional vehicle keys are available from

an authorized service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop.

Loss of vehicle keys

2. Pull the cover out of the upper lock-

ing mechanism, arrow, then remove the

cover.

A lost vehicle key can be disabled and re-

placed by an authorized service center or

another qualified service center or repair

shop.

If a MINI ID or driver profile was assigned

to the lost vehicle key, the association to

this vehicle key must be deleted. A new ve-

hicle key can then be assigned to the MINI

ID or driver profile.

Replacing the battery

3. Use a coin to open the battery compart-

ment lid, turning the coin counterclock-

wise.

NOTICE

Improper batteries in a battery-operated

device can damage the device. There is a

risk of damage to property. Always replace

the discharged battery with a battery with

the same voltage, the same size and the

same specification.

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other qualified service center or repair

shop, or take them to a collection point.

4. Remove the battery from the battery

housing.

Integrated key

Principle

The integrated key is built into the vehicle

key. If the electrical system malfunctions,

the vehicle can be unlocked and locked

manually using the integrated key.

Depending on the national-market version,

the integrated key will fit in the glove com-

partment.

5. Insert a CR2032 3V battery with the

positive terminal facing up.

6. Use a coin to close the battery compart-

ment lid, turning the coin clockwise, ar-

row 1. The lid is fully closed when the

arrowheads, arrow 2, point toward each

other.

Safety information

Warning

For some national-market versions, un-

locking from the inside is only possible

with particular knowledge.

If persons or animals spend a lengthy time

in the vehicle and are thereby exposed to

extreme temperatures, there is a risk of

injury or danger to life. Do not lock the ve-

hicle from the outside when there are peo-

ple or animals in it. Do not leave babies,

toddlers or animals alone in the vehicle.

7. Insert the cover in reverse order, arrow

1 and arrow 2. The cover must audibly

engage at the top and bottom.

Have old batteries disposed of by

an authorized service center or an-

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opening to the stop from below and re-

Removing the integrated key

move the cover cap.

1. Press and hold the button, arrow 1, then

push the cover, arrow 2, downward and

remove it.

2. Unlock the door lock with the integrated

key by turning it counterclockwise.

3. Open the driver's door.

2. Push the end of the key head, arrow.

The integrated key is raised slightly.

3. Remove the integrated key.

4. Press the central locking button to un-

lock the other doors. With the vehicle

de-energized: pull the door opener of the

other doors from the inside.

Locking the vehicle manually

General information

To avoid locking the vehicle key in the ve-

hicle, do not place the vehicle key in the

vehicle.

Locking the vehicle

Unlocking the vehicle manually

1. Close all doors.

1. Remove the cover cap on the door han-

dle to make the door lock accessible. To

do this, slide the integrated key into the

2. Enter the vehicle on the front passeng-

er's side and close the front passenger

door.

3. Press the central locking button to un-

lock all doors.

4. Exit the vehicle through the front pass-

enger door.

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5. With the integrated key, close and lock

the front passenger door using the side

door lock.

3. Using the integrated key, lock the driv-

er's door lock clockwise.

4. Pull out the vehicle key and release the

door handle.

6. Pull the door handles to make sure they

are locked. If necessary, repeat the proc-

ess.

5. Close the driver's door.

6. Pull the door handles to make sure they

are locked. If necessary, repeat the proc-

ess.

If vehicle is de-energized:

1. With the integrated key, close and lock

all doors, except the driver's door, using

the side door lock.

Alarm system

If the vehicle is unlocked with the

integrated key via the door lock, the acti-

vated alarm system will be triggered when

the door is opened.

In this case, use the vehicle key emergency

detection to switch off the alarm.

If the doors are manually locked from the

inside, the alarm system is not activated.

Emergency detection of the vehicle

key

2. Pull and hold the driver's door handle

outward with one hand.

Principle

If the vehicle key's battery is discharged,

the vehicle key will not be detected. In this

case, drive-ready state can be turned on by

emergency detection of the vehicle key.

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Do not carry the vehicle key in close

proximity to other electronic devices.

Turning on the drive-ready state

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Fault of radio transmission by a charg-

ing process of mobile devices, for in-

stance charging of a mobile phone.

The vehicle key is located in direct prox-

imity of the wireless charging tray.

Place the vehicle key in a different loca-

tion.

In the case of interference, the vehicle can

also be unlocked and locked from the out-

side with the integrated key. Use the Emer-

gency detection of the vehicle key to turn

on drive-ready state.

1. To turn on drive-ready state via emer-

gency detection of the vehicle key, hold

the back of the vehicle key to the mark-

ing on the steering column. Pay atten-

tion to the view shown on the Interac-

tion Unit.

Access to vehicle interior

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If the vehicle key is detected:

2.

Turn on drive-ready state within

10 seconds.

Principle

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If the vehicle key is not detected:

The vehicle can be unlocked/locked as fol-

lows:

Slightly change the position of the

vehicle key and repeat the proce-

dure.

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With the vehicle key.

Using the door handle.

With the Key Card.

Malfunction

A Check Control message is displayed

where applicable.

With the MINI Digital Key.

Hands-free unlocking/locking

Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may

malfunction under the following circum-

stances:

Safety information

Warning

–

The battery of the vehicle key is dis-

charged.

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.

–

Fault of the radio link from transmission

towers or other equipment with high

transmitting power.

–

Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal

objects.

Do not transport the vehicle key to-

gether with metal objects.

–

Fault of the radio link from mobile

phones or other electronic devices in di-

rect proximity to the vehicle key.

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Actions during unlocking

Depending on the settings, the following

functions are performed when unlocking

the vehicle:

Warning

For some national-market versions, un-

locking from the inside is only possible

with particular knowledge.

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Only the driver's door and the fuel filler

flap will be unlocked or all access to the

vehicle will be unlocked.

If persons or animals spend a lengthy time

in the vehicle and are thereby exposed to

extreme temperatures, there is a risk of

injury or danger to life. Do not lock the ve-

hicle from the outside when there are peo-

ple or animals in it. Do not leave babies,

toddlers or animals alone in the vehicle.

The unlocking of the vehicle can be con-

firmed with a light signal or a sound

signal.

The welcome light can be turned on

when the vehicle is being unlocked.

In addition, the following functions are exe-

cuted:

Warning

–

If a MINI ID or driver profile was as-

signed to the vehicle key, this MINI ID

or driver profile will be enabled.

Unattended children or animals in the ve-

hicle can cause the vehicle to move and

endanger themselves and traffic, for exam-

ple, due to the following actions:

–

The interior lights are switched on, un-

less they were manually switched off.

–

Establishing standby.

Depending on vehicle equipment,

folded-in exterior mirrors are folded out.

Releasing the parking brake.

Opening and closing the doors or

windows.

If the exterior mirrors were folded in

using the button inside the vehicle, they

will not fold out when the vehicle is un-

locked.

–

Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

There is a risk of accident, injury, or prop-

erty damage. Do not leave children or ani-

mals unattended in the vehicle. Take the

vehicle key with you when exiting and

lock the vehicle.

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Anti-theft protection is switched off.

The alarm system is switched off.

Additional information:

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Settings, refer to page 84.

Welcome lights, refer to page 152.

MINI ID, refer to page 60.

NOTICE

Driver profiles, refer to page 64.

The window will be lowered slightly when

pulling on the door handle. In the event of

frost, the window may be frozen solid and

may not be able to be lowered. There is a

risk of damage to property. When pulling

on the door handle, make sure that the

window is lowered. If necessary, remove

snow and ice from the window. Do not

open the door with force.

Actions during locking

Depending on the settings, the following

functions are performed when locking the

vehicle:

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The locking of the vehicle can be con-

firmed with a light signal or a sound

signal.

Locking the vehicle

1. To lock the vehicle using the vehicle

key, close the driver’s door.

Depending on vehicle equipment, the

exterior mirrors can be folded in au-

tomatically when locking. The exterior

mirrors are not folded in when the haz-

ard warning flashers are switched on.

2.

Press the lock button on the ve-

hicle key.

On the door handle

Principle

The vehicle can be accessed without using

the vehicle key.

The following functions are executed:

–

All doors, the trunk, and the fuel filler

flap are locked.

–

Anti-theft protection is switched on.

This prevents the doors from being un-

locked using the lock buttons or the

door openers.

The vehicle key is automatically detected

near the vehicle.

–

The alarm system is switched on.

General information

Function availability depends on vehicle

equipment.

If the drive-ready state is still turned on

when you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn

will honk twice. In this case, drive-ready

state must be turned off using the Start/

Stop switch.

Depending on national-market version, the

vehicle can also be unlocked and locked via

the door handle using a compatible smart-

phone and digital key.

Additional information:

Settings, refer to page 84.

Additional information:

MINI Digital Key, refer to page 80.

With the vehicle key

Unlocking the vehicle

Functional requirements

To get inside the vehicle using the door

handle, the following functional require-

ments must be met:

To unlock the vehicle using the vehi-

cle key, press the unlock button on

the vehicle key.

–

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

your pants pocket.

If only the driver's door and fuel filler flap

have been unlocked due to the settings in

place, press the button on the vehicle key

again to unlock the other vehicle access

points.

–

Bluetooth must be activated on the

smartphone to unlock and lock using the

Digital Key.

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To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must

be outside of the vehicle near the doors.

After opening one of the front doors, the

vehicle is ready for operation.

After locking, approx. 2 seconds must

elapse before unlocking is possible.

The lighting functions may depend on the

ambient brightness.

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Unlocking the vehicle using the door

handle

Touchless unlocking/locking of the

vehicle

Principle

The vehicle will be unlocked when an au-

thorized vehicle key is detected in the un-

locking zone.

The unlocking zone is located within a ra-

dius of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m around the side

and rear of the vehicle.

The vehicle will be locked when the vehicle

key leaves the locking zone.

To unlock the vehicle using the door handle,

reach into the recessed grip on the driver's

door.

The locking zone is located within a radius

of approx. 9 ft/3 m around the side and rear

of the vehicle.

Locking the vehicle with the door

handle

Automatic unlocking and locking must be

activated in the settings.

1. To lock the vehicle using the door han-

dle, close the driver’s door.

General information

The function is available with Comfort Ac-

cess.

2. While carrying the vehicle key, touch

the grooved surface on the closed driv-

er’s door handle with your finger ap-

prox. 1 second and hold it there without

reaching into the recessed grip.

Depending on the national-market version,

touchless unlocking and locking is also pos-

sible for compatible smartphones with a

digital key. Enable Bluetooth on your smart-

phone to do so.

If the vehicle key is located in the unlocking

zone for an extended period of time without

movement, the vehicle will be locked auto-

matically.

If someone is detected on a seat while lock-

ing the vehicle, the following restrictions

apply:

–

The vehicle will be locked but not se-

cured against theft.

Malfunction

Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the

locking request detection on the door han-

dles.

–

The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

Additional information:

MINI Digital Key, refer to page 80.

In the case of a malfunction, unlock and

lock the vehicle using the buttons of the

vehicle key or use the integrated key.

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General information

If the settings specify that only the driver's

door and the fuel filler flap will be unlocked,

note the following:

The Key Card is available with Comfort Ac-

cess.

Unlocking/locking the vehicle with the

Key Card

The driver's door and fuel filler flap will only

be unlocked when the driver approaches the

vehicle on the driver's side.

Additional information:

Settings, refer to page 84.

Functional requirements

To unlock/lock the vehicle hands-free, the

following functional requirements must be

met:

–

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

your pants pocket.

To unlock/lock the vehicle using the Key

Card, hold the activated Key Card directly

over the middle of the driver’s door handle.

–

Bluetooth must be activated on the

smartphone for contactless unlocking

and locking using the Digital Key.

When locking the vehicle with the Key

Card, make sure that all doors and the trunk

are closed.

–

Automatic unlocking and locking must

be activated in the settings.

If the Key Card is not detected, slightly

change the position of the Key Card and

repeat the procedure.

The drive-ready state must be turned

off.

If the vehicle has been in the idle

state for several days, contactless un-

locking/locking will only be available af-

ter the vehicle has been driven.

With MINI Digital Key

Principle

Additional information:

Depending on vehicle equipment and na-

tional-market version, a digital key can be

installed on a compatible smartphone and

used to unlock and lock the vehicle.

Settings, refer to page 84.

With the Key Card

Principle

The Key Card is a chip card on which the

digital key is installed. The Key Card can be

used to unlock and lock the vehicle.

Additional information:

MINI Digital Key, refer to page 80.

Additional information:

Key Card, refer to page 79.

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With the vehicle key.

In the trunk.

Unlocking/locking the vehicle with the

MINI Digital Key

Inside the vehicle.

Safety information

Warning

Body parts can be jammed when operating

the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make

sure that the travel path of the tailgate is

clear during opening and closing.

To unlock/lock the vehicle with the MINI

Digital Key, hold the smartphone's NFC an-

tenna directly over the middle of the driv-

er’s door handle. The position of the near

field communication antenna depends on

the smartphone model.

Warning

The tailgate swings back and up when it

opens. There is a risk of injury or risk of

damage to property. Make sure that the

travel path of the tailgate is clear during

opening and closing.

When locking the vehicle with the smart-

phone, make sure that all doors and the

trunk are closed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Warning

What precautions can be taken to be able to

open a vehicle, despite accidentally locking

in the vehicle key?

Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the

windows and heating elements while driv-

ing. There is a risk of injury or risk of

damage to property. Cover the edges and

ensure that pointed objects do not hit the

windows.

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The MINI app's Remote Services include

options for locking/unlocking a vehicle,

among others.

This requires an active MINI Connected

contract and the MINI app must be in-

stalled on a smartphone.

With the vehicle key

General information

–

Unlocking the vehicle can be requested

via the MINI Connected Call Center.

To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehi-

cle, do not place the vehicle key in the cargo

area.

An active MINI Connected contract is

required.

Depending on vehicle equipment and na-

tional-market version, the following set-

tings can be changed:

Access to the cargo area

Principle

The trunk can be opened as follows:

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Unlocking the cargo area with the vehi-

cle key also unlocks the doors.

Functional requirements

To access the cargo area using the trunk,

the following functional requirements must

be met:

Before unlocking the cargo area with

the vehicle key, first unlock the vehicle.

–

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

your pants pocket.

Functional requirements

To access the trunk using the vehicle key,

the following functional requirements must

be met:

–

Bluetooth must be activated on the

smartphone to detect the Digital Key.

–

Selector lever position P must be en-

gaged to open the cargo area with the

vehicle key.

Opening the cargo area

–

You must enable the setting for opening

with the vehicle key.

Additional information:

Settings, refer to page 84.

Unlocking the trunk

On the vehicle key, press and hold

the trunk button for approx. 1 sec-

ond.

The trunk can be opened as follows:

–

Unlock the vehicle, then press the but-

ton on the trunk.

–

With Comfort Access: Carry the vehicle

key with you and press the button on

the trunk.

On the trunk

General information

Locked doors are not unlocked.

Depending on vehicle equipment, the cargo

area can be accessed without operating the

vehicle key.

Swivel the tailgate upward.

Closing the cargo area

Grasp the recessed grips and pull the tail-

gate down.

The key is automatically detected near the

vehicle.

Depending on the national-market version,

compatible smartphones with a digital key

are also detected automatically. In this case,

the cargo area can be opened with a smart-

phone.

Inside the vehicle

Functional prerequisite

When the vehicle is locked, selector lever

position P must be engaged before the

trunk lid can be opened using the button

in the vehicle interior.

Additional information:

MINI Digital Key, refer to page 80.

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Unlocking the trunk

Activating/deactivating Key Card

in the vehicle

In the storage compartment on the

driver's door, press the button for

opening the trunk.

General information

When MINI Digital Key is activated for the

vehicle, a digital key can be used instead of

the vehicle key.

Key Card

A deactivated Key Card remains in the list

of paired digital keys.

Principle

The Key Card allows the vehicle to be un-

locked and locked, as well as started.

Functional requirement

A vehicle key must be located in the vehicle

to activate and deactivate the Key Card.

A digital key that has already been paired

with the vehicle is installed on the Key

Card. The digital key must be activated on

the Interaction Unit.

Activating Key Card

General information

Key Card availability depends on vehicle

equipment and national-market version.

Before leaving the vehicle, deactivate the

Key Card or take the Key Card with you

because the active Key Card can be used

to start the vehicle. Always take the vehicle

key with you to a service appointment.

1. To activate the Key Card, place the Key

Card in the center of the tray on the

center console and slide it down behind

the holder.

Safety information

NOTICE

2. Follow the instructions on the Interac-

tion Unit.

If the Key Card and a mobile device are

in the wireless charging tray at the same

time, the Key Card could become damaged.

There is a risk of damage to property. Do

not place the Key Card in the wireless

charging tray at the same time as a mobile

device.

Deactivating Key Card

To deactivate the Key Card, go through the

menu as follows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" /

"Doors and windows" / "Vehicle key" / "Key

Card" / "Deactivate Key Card".

A deactivated Key Card remains in the list

of paired digital keys.

Unlocking and locking the vehicle

The vehicle can be unlocked and locked

with the activated Key Card.

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To unlock and start a vehicle with a com-

Additional information:

patible smartphone, this function must be

offered by the smartphone manufacturer.

The MINI app is able to check whether the

smartphone and vehicle are compatible as

well as determine which functions are sup-

ported.

Access to the vehicle interior, refer to

page 72.

Turning on drive-ready state with

the Key Card

Each vehicle can be provided with a main

digital key. Additional digital keys can be

shared and then deleted.

General information

MINI Digital Key availability and function-

ality depend on vehicle equipment and na-

tional-market version.

A MINI ID or driver profile with individual

settings can be assigned to a digital key.

1. To turn on drive-ready state using the

Key Card, place the activated Key Card

in the center of the tray on the center

console and slide it down behind the

holder.

When using a smartphone as a digital key,

it is helpful to carry the deactivated Key

Card in the vehicle. In situations where the

vehicle is to be given to another person,

they can be given the Key Card instead of

the smartphone. To do so, the Key Card

must be activated via the Interaction Unit.

2. Turn the Start/Stop switch to activate

drive-ready state.

After drive-ready state is switched on, the

Key Card can be removed from the tray.

Always take the vehicle key with you to a

service appointment.

Malfunction

Additional information:

The vehicle may not be able to detect the

Key Card if there are objects between the

smartphone tray and the Key Card, e.g., a

wallet or smartphone case.

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MINI ID, refer to page 60.

Driver profiles, refer to page 64.

Key Card, refer to page 79.

The MINI website provides additional infor-

mation under the keyword “digital key”.

MINI Digital Key

Functional requirements

The following functional requirements must

be met for MINI Digital Key:

Principle

The MINI Digital Key makes it possible to

unlock, lock, and start the vehicle using a

digital key.

–

The smartphone is compatible with

MINI Digital Key

The vehicle is linked with the vehicle

owner's MINI Connected account.

MINI Digital Key can be used with a com-

patible smartphone or other compatible mo-

bile device.

The rechargeable battery of the smart-

phone has a sufficient charge. The nec-

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essary minimum charge of the recharge- stability control systems and reduce the en-

able battery depends on the smartphone. gine power before giving your Digital Key

to a novice driver. For more information, re-

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Bluetooth must be activated on the

fer to the MINI Connected portal and MINI

smartphone for contactless unlocking

app.

and locking using the Digital Key.

Authentication

Enabling the main digital key

Depending on the recipient’s smartphone

model, an authentication may be required

for security and safety reasons.

Vehicle owner's smartphone is enabled as a

main digital key in the vehicle. The vehicle

owner must prove his authorization for the

vehicle for this purpose.

An authorized vehicle key, the main digital

key or another method may be used for au-

thentication. Follow the instructions given

on the smartphone or Interaction Unit.

The MINI app can be used to provide verifi-

cation for authorization, or the activation

code can be used on the corresponding

smartphone app, e.g., Wallet. Both vehicle

keys must be in the vehicle during activa-

tion.

Deleting digital keys

General information

Deleted digital keys will be removed from

the list of enabled digital keys.

Follow the instructions in the Digital Key

menu on the MINI app or Interaction Unit.

Sharing digital keys

General information

Deleted digital keys cannot be restored.

Deleting the main digital key

The MINI Digital Key makes it possible to

share digital keys with other people. This

option is available via the smartphone that

is enabled as main digital key. This function

must be supported by the smartphone.

The main digital key can be deleted using

the smartphone or Interaction Unit.

The deletion of the main digital key is com-

pleted immediately.

Deleting a shared key

Forwarding authorization

Shared keys can be deleted using the smart-

phone with the main digital key, using the

smartphone with a shared key, or using the

Interaction Unit.

To share the digital key, select the corre-

sponding function on the smartphone, for

instance in the Wallet app.

As soon as a digital key is shared with

another person, the person will receive an

invitation. When the invitation is accepted,

the digital key on the recipient's smart-

phone will be activated.

The deletion via the smartphone using the

main digital key will not be performed until

the vehicle is used with a key other than the

key to be deleted.

Keys are deleted immediately when using

the smartphone with shared key or the In-

teraction Unit to do so.

Limiting the range of functions

Certain functions of the digital key can be

limited before handing it over. For exam-

ple, you can disable restrictions for driving

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Deleting a digital key via the

Interaction Unit

To delete a digital key using the Interaction

Unit, either an authorized vehicle key must

be located in the vehicle or the main digital

key must be located in the smartphone tray.

Access to the vehicle interior, refer to

page 72.

Turning on drive-ready state with

MINI Digital Key

1. Go through the menu as follows:

Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Doors and

windows" / "Vehicle key" / "Digital Key".

2. If necessary, select the digital key.

3. "Delete key"

Resetting the function

To reset the MINI Digital Key function, an

authorized vehicle key must be located in

the vehicle.

1. To turn on drive-ready state with the

MINI Digital Key, place the smartphone

in the center of the tray on the center

console and slide it down behind the

holder.

When resetting the MINI Digital Key, all

digital keys will be deleted, including the

main digital key. The Key Card's digital key

is retained and deactivated.

Ensure that the display is facing up.

After the reset, the vehicle can no longer

be unlocked, locked or started with a digital

key.

2. Turn the Start/Stop switch to activate

drive-ready state.

With Comfort Access, it is sufficient, de-

pending on the country, for the smartphone

with Bluetooth enabled to be located inside

the vehicle. Turn the Start/Stop switch to

activate drive-ready state.

The main digital key must be enabled again

to use MINI Digital Key again.

To reactivate the main digital key, go

through the menu as follows: Apps menu /

"Vehicle" / "Doors and windows" / "Vehicle

key" / "Digital Key" / "Reset function".

Sale of the smartphone

Delete all digital keys on the smartphone

prior to selling the smartphone. This en-

sures that the smartphone can no longer be

used for the vehicle.

Unlocking and locking the vehicle

The vehicle can be unlocked and locked as

follows:

–

Using the door handle.

Changing smartphones

Depending on vehicle equipment and

national-market version, the vehicle can

be locked and unlocked with no-touch

activation.

To use a new smartphone as a master Dig-

ital Key, activate the new smartphone ac-

cording to the instructions for the master

Digital Key. The previous master key is

deleted when the new smartphone is acti-

vated.

MINI Digital Key availability and func-

tionality depend on vehicle equipment

and national-market version.

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The vehicle is automatically locked when

driving off.

Sale of the vehicle

Prior to selling a vehicle, reset the MINI

Digital Key function or remove the vehicle

from the current vehicle owner's MINI Con-

nected account.

In the event of a severe accident, the vehi-

cle is automatically unlocked. The hazard

warning system and interior lights are illu-

minated.

When the vehicle is removed from the MINI

Connected account, all digital keys for the

vehicle will be deleted. The Key Card's digi-

tal key is retained and deactivated.

Overview

System limits

With a digital key, the alarm system's inte-

rior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor can

only be deactivated using the Interaction

Unit.

Additional information:

Alarm system, refer to page 85.

The central locking system buttons are lo-

cated on the driver's door.

Malfunction

Your Digital Key may not be detected by

the vehicle under the following circumstan-

ces:

Locking the vehicle from inside

To lock the vehicle from the inside,

press the lock button on the driver’s

door when the doors are closed.

–

The smartphone is shielded from the

sensors in the vehicle by a smartphone

cover that is not suitable.

The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

There is an object, e.g., chip card or

Key Card, between the smartphone and

smartphone cover.

The vehicle is not secured against theft

when locking.

The connection has been interrupted by

a transmission tower or other device

with a high transmitting power.

Unlocking the vehicle from inside

To unlock the vehicle from the in-

side, press the unlock button on the

driver’s door.

The smartphone is shielded by a build-

ing or metallic object.

Opening the door

When the vehicle is locked, doors can be

opened as follows:

Buttons for the central locking

system

–

On the front door, press the un-

lock button to unlock the doors

together.

Principle

The vehicle can be locked/unlocked from

the inside using the buttons for the central

locking system.

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Pull the door opener on the door to be

opened.

Enabling this setting also activates

automatic folding of the mirrors. Au-

tomatic folding of the mirrors can be

deactivated again in the correspond-

ing menu.

–

Front doors: Pull the door opener on the

door to be opened. The other doors re-

main locked.

Rear doors: Pull the door opener on the

door to be opened twice: The first time

unlocks the door, the second time opens

it. The other doors remain locked.

Automatic unlocking

1. Go through the menu as follows:

Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Doors and

windows"/"Lock" / "Doors and windows".

2. Select the desired setting:

Settings

–

"Unlock doors at end of trip"

"Doors will unlock automatically

when in P."

General information

Depending on the equipment and national-

If locked, the vehicle unlocks automatically

market version, various settings for opening when drive-ready state is turned off or se-

and closing are possible.

Unlocking and locking

Doors

1. Go through the menu as follows:

Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Doors

and windows" / "Lock" / "Doors and

windows" / "Unlock".

lector lever position P is engaged.

Automatic locking

Go through the menu as follows:

Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Doors and

windows"/"Lock" / "Doors and windows" /

"Lock after a short time".

The vehicle locks automatically after a short

period of time if no door is opened after

unlocking.

2. Select the desired setting:

–

"Driver's door only"

Confirmation signals from the vehicle

Only the driver's door and fuel filler

flap are unlocked. Pressing again un-

locks the entire vehicle.

1. Go through the menu as follows:

Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Doors and

windows"/"Lock" / "Doors and windows".

–

"All doors"

2. Select the desired setting:

The entire vehicle is unlocked.

–

"Flash when unlocking"

Unlocking is confirmed by two

flashes.

Touchless unlocking/locking

1. Go through the menu as follows:

Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Doors and

windows"/"Lock" / "Doors and windows".

–

"Flash when locking"

Locking is confirmed by one flash.

With alarm system:

2. Select the desired setting:

–

"Unlock when approaching"

"Lock when walking away"

"Sound on lock/unlock"

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Window

sound signals, locking is confirmed

with one sound signal.

Opening windows automatically

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Doors and windows".

Folding mirrors in automatically

Automatic folding of the side mirrors can be

adjusted on the Interaction Unit.

2. Select the desired setting.

If this setting is enabled, the driver’s win-

dow opens automatically as soon as the ve-

hicle reaches the saved location.

Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Doors and windows" /

"Lock" / "Doors and windows" / "Fold

mirrors on lock/unlock".

The vehicle speed must be below

6 mph/10 km/h.

Cargo area

Alarm system

Cargo area button on vehicle key

It is possible to choose where to assign the

cargo area button on the vehicle key.

Principle

The alarm system issues a visual and acous-

tic signal when someone attempts to open

the locked vehicle incorrectly.

1. Go through the menu as follows:

Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Doors and

windows" / "Tailgate" / "Vehicle key" /

"Tailgate button".

General information

When the vehicle is locked, the vehi-

cle alarm system reacts to the following

changes:

2. Select the desired setting:

–

"Tailgate"

Depending on the equipment, the

cargo area will be unlocked or

opened.

–

If a door, the hood, or the trunk is

opened.

"Tailgate and door(s)"

If movement is detected inside the vehi-

cle.

Depending on the equipment, the

trunk will be unlocked or opened and

the doors are unlocked.

If the vehicle has a different tilt, e.g.,

due to an attempt to steal a wheel or

when towing.

"Tailgate"

The vehicle must be unlocked before

the cargo area can be operated with

the vehicle key.

–

If the battery voltage is interrupted.

If the diagnostic socket is used improp-

erly.

"Lock tailgate button"

–

If the vehicle is locked when a device is

connected to the diagnostic socket.

Operating the cargo area with the

vehicle key is disabled.

The alarm system signals these changes vis-

ually and acoustically:

–

Acoustic alarm:

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Depending on local regulations, the

acoustic alarm may be suppressed.

Indicator light on the interior

mirror

The indicator light on the interior mirror

shows the status of the alarm system:

–

Optical alarm:

By flashing of the hazard warning sys-

tem and headlights, where required.

Do not modify the system to ensure func-

tion of the alarm system.

Turning the alarm system on/off

The alarm system is activated or deacti-

vated as soon as the vehicle is locked or

unlocked.

If the MINI app is used to lock the vehicle

from a distance, the alarm system will not

turn on.

–

The indicator light flashes briefly every

2 seconds:

The alarm system is switched on.

Opening the doors with the alarm

system switched on

The alarm system is triggered when a door

is opened if the door was unlocked using

the integrated key in the door lock.

The indicator light flashes for approx.

10 seconds, then flashes briefly every

2 seconds:

The interior motion sensor and tilt alarm

sensor are not activated because the

doors, hood, or tailgate are not closed

correctly. Correctly closed access points

are secured.

Opening the cargo area with the

alarm system switched on

The interior motion sensor and tilt alarm

sensor will turn on when all open access

points are closed.

The cargo area can be opened even when

the alarm system is switched on.

After closing the cargo area, the cargo area

will be locked and monitored again. The

hazard warning system flashes once during

closing.

–

The indicator light flashes even though

all access points have been closed:

Alarm system error.

The indicator light goes out after un-

locking:

Panic mode

You can trigger the alarm system if you find

yourself in a dangerous situation.

The vehicle has not been tampered with.

The indicator light flashes after unlock-

ing until drive-ready state is switched

on, but no longer than approx. 5 mi-

nutes:

–

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.

The alarm has been triggered.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

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–

As soon as the vehicle is locked,

press the lock button on the vehi-

cle key within 30 seconds.

Tilt alarm sensor

The tilt alarm sensor is part of the alarm

system and monitors the vehicle's tilt.

The indicator light illuminates for ap-

prox. 2 seconds and then continues to

flash.

The alarm system responds in situations

such as attempts to steal a wheel or when

the vehicle is towed.

–

After standby state turns off, an option

to deactivate the interior motion sensor

and tilt alarm sensor appears on the In-

teraction Unit.

Interior motion sensor

The interior motion sensor is part of the

alarm system and monitors the vehicle inte-

rior.

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion

sensor are deactivated until the vehicle is

locked again.

The alarm system triggers when movement

is detected inside the vehicle.

The windows must be closed for the system

to function properly.

Ending the alarm

To stop the alarm, unlock the vehicle.

If the vehicle is unlocked with the

Avoiding unintentional alarms

General information

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion

sensor can trigger an alarm, although no

unauthorized action occurred.

integrated key, the drive-ready state must

subsequently be turned on via the emer-

gency detection of the vehicle key.

Window

An unintentional alarm can be triggered in

the following situations:

Principle

The windows can be operated as follows:

–

In car washes.

In duplex garages.

–

With the vehicle key.

During transport on trains carrying ve-

hicles, at sea or on a trailer.

Using the door handle.

Using the switches inside the vehicle.

–

With animals in the vehicle.

When the vehicle is locked after start of

refueling.

Safety information

The tilt alarm sensor and the interior mo-

tion sensor can be switched off in such sit-

uations.

Warning

When operating the windows, body parts

and objects can be jammed. There is a risk

of injury or risk of damage to property.

Make sure that the travel path of the win-

dows is clear while opening and closing.

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and

interior motion sensor

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion

sensor can be turned off as follows:

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Functional requirements

With the vehicle key

To close the windows using the door handle,

the following functional requirements must

be met:

Opening windows with the vehicle key

To open the windows with the ve-

hicle key, unlock the vehicle, then

press and hold the unlock button on

the vehicle key.

–

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

your pants pocket.

–

Bluetooth must be activated on the

smartphone to close the window(s) us-

ing the digital key.

The windows open for as long as the button

on the vehicle key is pressed.

Closing windows with the door handle

Closing windows with the vehicle key

With Comfort Access: To close the

windows with the vehicle key, lock

the vehicle, then press and hold the

lock button on the vehicle key.

The windows close for as long as the button

on the vehicle key is pressed.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, exte-

rior mirrors are folded in unless they were

folded in while locking. The exterior mirrors

are not folded in when the hazard warning

flashers are switched on.

To close a window using the door handle,

touch the grooved surface on the closed

driver’s door handle with your finger and

hold it there without gripping the door han-

dle.

On the door handle

Principle

The windows can be closed using the door

handle without operating the vehicle key.

In addition to locking, the windows and

glass sunroof will be closed.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, exte-

rior mirrors are folded in unless they were

folded in during locking. The exterior mir-

rors are not folded in when the hazard

warning flashers are switched on.

The vehicle key is automatically detected

near the vehicle.

General information

The function is available with Comfort Ac-

cess.

Depending on national-market version, the

windows can also be closed via the door

handle using a compatible smartphone and

digital key.

Additional information:

MINI Digital Key, refer to page 80.

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On the door, pull the power win-

dow switch to the resistance

point.

Inside the vehicle

Overview

The window closes while the switch is

being held.

–

On the door, pull the power win-

dow switch past the resistance

point.

The window closes automatically. Pull-

ing again stops the motion.

Anti-trap mechanism

Principle

The power window switches are lo-

cated on the doors.

The anti-trap mechanism prevents objects

or body parts becoming jammed between

the door frame and window while a window

is being closed.

Functional requirements

To close the windows inside the vehicle, the

following functional requirements must be

met:

General information

If resistance or blockage is detected while a

window is being closed, the closing will be

interrupted.

–

Standby state is switched on.

Drive-ready state is switched on.

The vehicle key or digital key must be in-

side the vehicle.

Safety information

Opening windows

To open the windows, proceed as follows:

Warning

Accessories on the windows such as an-

tennas can impact anti-trap mechanism.

There is a risk of injury. Do not install

accessories in the area of movement of the

windows.

–

On the door, press the power

window switch to the resistance

point.

The window opens while the switch is

being held.

–

On the door, pull the power win-

dow switch past the resistance

point.

The window opens automatically. Press-

ing the switch again stops the motion.

Closing the windows

To close the windows, proceed as follows:

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Closing without the anti-trap

mechanism

In case of danger from the outside or if

icing might prevent normal closing, proceed

as follows:

Glass sunroof

Safety information

Warning

Body parts can be jammed when operating

the glass sunroof. There is a risk of injury.

Make sure that the area of movement of

the glass sunroof is clear during opening

and closing.

1.

On the door, pull the power win-

dow switch past the resistance point

and hold it.

The window closes with limited anti-

trap mechanism. If the closing force ex-

ceeds a specific threshold, closing is in-

terrupted.

With the vehicle key

Opening glass sunroof

2.

On the door, pull the power win-

dow switch past the resistance point

again within approx. 4 seconds and hold

it there.

To open the glass sunroof, unlock the

vehicle, then press and hold the un-

lock button on the vehicle key.

The window closes without the anti-trap

mechanism.

The glass sunroof opens for as long as the

button on the vehicle key is pressed.

Opening windows automatically

Closing glass sunroof

If the driver’s window is frequently opened

in the same location, the window can be set

to open automatically. This is useful if you

frequently use the same parking garage, for

example.

With Comfort Access: To close the

glass sunroof, lock the vehicle, then

press and hold the lock button on the

vehicle key when close to the vehicle.

Additional information:

The glass sunroof closes for as long as the

button on the vehicle key is pressed.

Settings, refer to page 84.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, exte-

rior mirrors are folded in unless they were

folded in while locking. The exterior mirrors

are not folded in when the hazard warning

flashers are switched on.

On the door handle

Principle

The glass sunroof can be closed using the

door handle without operating the vehicle

key.

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The vehicle key is automatically detected

near the vehicle.

folded in while locking. The exterior mirrors

are not folded in when the hazard warning

flashers are switched on.

General information

The function is available with Comfort Ac-

cess.

Inside the vehicle

Overview

Depending on the country, the glass sunroof

can also be closed via the door handle us-

ing compatible smartphones and your digi-

tal key.

Additional information:

MINI Digital Key, refer to page 80.

Functional requirements

To close the glass sunroof using the door

handle, the following functional require-

ments must be met:

The glass sunroof switch is lo-

cated in the headliner.

–

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

your pants pocket.

–

Bluetooth must be activated on the

smartphone to close the glass sunroof

using the Digital Key.

Functional requirements

The glass sunroof can be operated when the

following prerequisites are met:

Closing glass sunroof

–

Standby state is switched on.

Drive-ready state is switched on.

The vehicle key must be inside the vehicle.

Lifting/closing glass sunroof

To raise/close the glass sun-

roof, briefly press the glass

sunroof switch in the head-

liner upward.

To close the glass sunroof using the driver’s

door handle, touch the grooved surface on

the driver’s door handle with your finger

and hold it there without reaching into the

recessed grip.

–

The closed glass sunroof

tilts.

–

The opened glass sunroof closes until it

is in the tilted position.

In addition to locking, the windows and

glass sunroof will be closed.

The tilted glass sunroof closes.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, exte-

rior mirrors are folded in unless they were

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Opening/closing the sun protection

–

To open/close the glass

sunroof, in the headliner,

press the glass sunroof

switch backward, to the re-

sistance point, and hold it

there.

The glass sunroof will

open for as long as the

switch is held.

–

Push the switch forward to the resist-

ance point and hold.

To open/close the sun protection, slide the

sun protection to the desired position using

the handle.

The glass sunroof closes while the

switch is being held.

Push the switch back past the resistance

point.

Anti-trap mechanism

Principle

The glass sunroof opens automatically.

The anti-trap mechanism prevents objects

or body parts from becoming jammed be-

tween the roof frame and glass sunroof

while the glass sunroof is closing.

Pressing the switch again stops its

movement.

–

Push the switch forward past the resist-

ance point.

If resistance or a blockage is detected while

the glass sunroof is closing, it will stop

closing when the roof reaches the half-open

position or when closing from the tilted po-

sition.

The glass sunroof closes automatically.

Pressing the switch again stops its

movement.

Comfort position

Closing from the open position without

the anti-trap mechanism

In case of danger from the outside or if

icing might prevent normal closing, proceed

as follows:

On some models, there is less wind noise

inside the vehicle 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.

Operating the glass sunroof switch in the

headliner again opens the glass sunroof

completely.

1. Close all doors.

2. Turn on drive-ready state or stop the

vehicle if moving.

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–

The vehicle is parked in a horizontal po-

sition.

3. in the headliner, press the glass sun-

roof switch forward, past the resistance

point, and hold it there.

The vehicle will not be moved until the

initialization is completed.

The glass sunroof closes with limited

anti-trap mechanism. If the closing force

exceeds a certain threshold, closing is

stopped.

–

The drive-ready state is established.

The outside temperature is above

41 ℉/5 ℃.

4. Push the switch forward again past the

resistance point and hold, until the glass

sunroof closes without the anti-trap

mechanism. Make sure that the closing

path is clear.

During initialization, the glass sunroof

closes without the anti-trap mechanism.

Make sure that the closing path is clear.

Initializing the system

Closing from the lifted position

without the anti-trap mechanism

In case of danger from the outside or if

icing might prevent normal closing, proceed

as follows:

To initialize the system, in the

headliner, press the glass sun-

roof switch upward and hold it

until initialization is complete:

Initialization begins within 15 seconds.

–

If the glass sunroof is closed, it opens

then closes again.

–

If the glass sunroof is open, it first

closes, then opens and closes again.

1. Close all doors.

Initialization is complete once the glass

sunroof has opened then closed again.

2. Turn on drive-ready state or stop the

vehicle if moving.

3. in the headliner, press the glass sun-

roof switch forward, past the resistance

point, and hold it there.

Initializing after a power

interruption

General information

After a power interruption during the open-

ing or closing process, the glass sunroof can

only be operated to a limited extent. Initial-

izing the system can help in this case.

The system can be initialized under the fol-

lowing conditions:

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