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tained as a printed book from an authorized

service center.

Using this Owner's Manual

The topics are also discussed in the

Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.

Orientation

The fastest way to find information on a

particular topic is by using the index.

For an overview of the vehicle, we recom-

mend reading the Quick Reference Guide in

the Owner's Manual.

Media at a glance

General information

The contents of the Owner's Manual are

available in various media formats. The fol-

lowing Owner's Manual media formats are

available:

Validity of the Owner's Manual

Production of the vehicle

At the time of production at the plant, the

printed Owner's Manual is the most current

resource.

–

Printed Owner's Manual.

Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehi-

cle.

Depending on the national-market version,

there may be differences between the ve-

hicle's printed Owner's Manual and the

Integrated Owner's Manual due to updates

made after going to print.

Printed Owner's Manual

The printed Owner's Manual shows all

standard, country-specific, and optional

equipment that is currently available, or

may become available in the future, for spe-

cific models.

Notes on updates can be found in the ap-

pendix of the printed Owner's Manual for

the vehicle.

Integrated Owner's Manual in the

vehicle

After a software update in the vehicle

After a vehicle software update, for ex-

ample, via Remote Software Upgrade, the

Integrated Owner's Manual for the vehicle

will contain the latest information, depend-

ing on the national-market version.

Principle

The Integrated Owner's Manual shows

all standard, country-specific, and optional

equipment that is currently available, or

may become available in the future, for

specific models. The Integrated Owner's

Manual can be displayed on the Interaction

Unit.

Before setting off, make sure that the

Integrated Owner's Manual is available and

up-to-date.

Owner's Manual for Navigation,

Entertainment, Communication

The Owner's Manual for Navigation, Enter-

tainment, and Communication can be ob-

Functional requirement

The Integrated Owner's Manual is provided

depending on national-market version.

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Selecting the Owner's Manual

Supplementary Owner's Manuals

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "All" / "Owner's Manual".

Also follow the Supplementary Owner's

Manuals, which are included in addition to

the onboard literature.

2. Select the desired method for accessing

the contents.

Additional sources of informa-

tion

Scrolling through the Owner's Manual

Swipe up or down until the next or previous

contents are displayed.

Authorized service center

An authorized service center, e.g., a MINI

dealer or service center, will be happy to

answer any questions.

Context help

General information

The Integrated Owner's Manual can be

accessed from any menu. Depending on

the selected function, either the associ-

ated description or the main menu of

the Integrated Owner's Manual will be dis-

played.

Internet

Vehicle information and general informa-

tion on MINI, e.g., on technology, are availa-

ble on the Internet: www.miniusa.com.

MINI Motorer’s Guide app

Selecting context help from a menu

1. Press and hold the desired menu item.

2. "General help"

The app shows all standard, country-spe-

cific, and optional equipment that is cur-

rently available, or may become available in

the future, for specific models. The app can

be displayed on smartphones and tablets.

Selecting context help from a Check

Control message

Directly from the Check Control message on

the Interaction Unit:

MINI Motorer’s Guide Web

The Driver's Guide website shows all stand-

ard, country-specific, and optional equip-

ment that is currently available, or may be-

come available in the future, for specific

models. Driver’s Guide Web can be dis-

played in any current browser.

"Owner's Manual"

After a software update in the vehicle

After a vehicle software update, for ex-

ample, via Remote Software Upgrade, the

Integrated Owner's Manual for the vehicle

will contain the latest information, depend-

ing on the national-market version.

Before setting off, make sure that the

Integrated Owner's Manual is available and

up-to-date.

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Icons and displays

Vehicle features and options

This Owner's Manual shows all standard,

country-specific, and optional equipment

that is currently available, or may become

available in the future, for specific models,

i.e., model series. Therefore, this Owner's

Manual also describes and illustrates equip-

ment, systems and functions that are not

available in a vehicle, for example due to the

following situations:

Icons in the Owner's Manual

Icon Meaning

Precautions that must be followed

in order to avoid the possibility

of injury to yourself and to others

as well as serious damage to the

vehicle.

Measures that can be taken to help

protect the environment.

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Selected optional equipment

National-market version or national-

market equipment

"..."

›...‹

Texts in vehicle used to select

individual functions.

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Options for later release and software

update

Verbal instructions to use with the

voice activation system.

This also applies to safety functions and

systems.

››...‹‹ Responses generated by the voice

activation system.

Before starting a journey, verify whether

the described equipment or function is

available in the vehicle. For information on

whether a function is currently available in

the vehicle or when the function can be in-

stalled in the vehicle, contact an authorized

service center or another qualified service

center or repair shop.

Action steps

Action steps to be carried out are presented

as a numbered list. These steps must be

carried out in the order shown.

1. First action step.

A claim for the availability of equipment, a

system or a function in the vehicle cannot

be derived based on the description in the

Owner's Manual.

2. Second action step.

Bulletpoint lists

When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be

observed.

Items or actions without strict order or al-

ternative options are shown as a bulletpoint

list.

For any equipment and models not descri-

bed in this Owner's Manual, refer to the

Supplementary Owner's Manuals.

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First possibility.

Second possibility.

An authorized service center is happy to

answer any questions that you may have

about the features and options applicable to

the vehicle.

Icons on vehicle parts

This symbol on a vehicle component

indicates that further information on the

component is available in the Owner's

Manual.

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Owner's Manual.

Status of the Owner's Manual

Information on the vehicle. Do not re-

move stickers.

Basic information

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Technical vehicle data.

The manufacturer of the vehicle pursues a

policy of constant development to ensure

that our vehicles continue to embody the

highest quality and safety standards. In

rare cases, therefore, the features described

in this Owner's Manual may deviate from

those in the vehicle.

The traffic, speed, and safety laws where

the vehicle is driven.

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Vehicle documents and statutory docu-

ments.

Warranty

The vehicle is technically configured for

the operating conditions and registration

requirements applicable in the country of

first delivery, also known as homologation.

If the vehicle is to be operated in a differ-

ent country it might be necessary to adapt

the vehicle to potentially differing operating

conditions and registration requirements.

Noncompliance with homologation require-

ments in a certain country may affect war-

ranty coverage. Please consult the New Ve-

hicle Limited Warranty Booklet for further

information on warranty matters.

Validity of the Owner's Manual

Production of the vehicle

At the time of production at the plant, the

printed Owner's Manual is the most current

resource.

Depending on the national-market version,

there may be differences between the ve-

hicle's printed Owner's Manual and the

Integrated Owner's Manual due to updates

made after going to print.

Notes on updates can be found in the ap-

pendix of the printed Owner's Manual for

the vehicle.

Maintenance and repairs

Advanced technology, for instance the use

of modern materials and high-performance

electronics, requires suitable maintenance

and repair work.

After a software update in the vehicle

After a vehicle software update, for ex-

ample, via Remote Software Upgrade, the

Integrated Owner's Manual for the vehicle

will contain the latest information, depend-

ing on the national-market version.

The vehicle manufacturer therefore recom-

mends having necessary work performed by

an authorized service center, e.g., a MINI

dealer or service center. If a different re-

pair shop is selected, MINI recommends

selecting a workshop that performs the ap-

propriate work such as maintenance and re-

pair according to MINI specifications with

properly trained personnel. In the Owner's

Manual, such workshops are referred to as

"another qualified service center or repair

shop".

Before setting off, make sure that the

Integrated Owner's Manual is available and

up-to-date.

For Your Own Safety

Intended use

Heed the following when using the vehicle:

If work is not carried out properly, for

instance maintenance and repair, there is

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a risk of subsequent damages and related

safety risks.

contained in vehicles and certain prod-

ucts of component wear contain or emit

chemicals known to the State of Califor-

nia to cause cancer and birth defects or

other reproductive harm. Battery posts,

terminals and related accessories contain

lead and lead compounds. Batteries also

contain other chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer. Wash

your hands after handling. Used engine

oil contains chemicals that have caused

cancer in laboratory animals. Always pro-

tect your skin by washing thoroughly

with soap and water. For more informa-

tion go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/pass-

enger-vehicle.

Improperly performed work on the vehicle

paintwork can lead to a failure or fault

of components, e.g., the radar sensors, and

thereby result in a safety hazard.

Parts and accessories

The manufacturer of the vehicle recom-

mends the use of parts and accessory prod-

ucts approved by the manufacturer of the

MINI.

Approved parts and accessories, and advice

on their use and installation are available

from an authorized service center.

MINI parts and accessories were tested

by the manufacturer of the MINI for their

safety and suitability in MINI vehicles.

Warning

The manufacturer of the vehicle warrants

genuine MINI parts and accessories.

Operating, servicing and maintaining a

passenger vehicle or off-highway motor

vehicle can expose you to chemicals in-

cluding engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,

phthalates, and lead, which are known

to the State of California to cause can-

cer and birth defects or other reproduc-

tive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid

breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine

except as necessary, service the vehicle

in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves

or wash your hands frequently when

servicing the vehicle. For more informa-

tion go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/pass-

enger-vehicle.

The manufacturer of the vehicle does not

evaluate whether each individual product

from another manufacturer can be used

with MINI vehicles without presenting a

safety hazard, even if a country-specific

official approval was issued. The manufac-

turer of the vehicle does not evaluate

whether these products are suitable for

MINI vehicles under all usage conditions.

California Proposition 65 Warning

For vehicles sold in California, the law re-

quires vehicle manufacturers to provide the

following warning:

Service and warranty

Warning

We recommend that you read this publica-

tion thoroughly. The vehicle is covered by

the following warranties:

Engine exhaust and a wide variety of Au-

tomobile components and parts, including

components found in the interior furnish-

ings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemi-

cals known to the State of California to

cause cancer and birth defects and repro-

ductive harm. In addition, certain fluids

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New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Rust Perforation Limited Warranty.

Federal Emissions System Defect War-

ranty.

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Federal Emissions Performance War-

ranty.

hicle Limited Warranty Booklet for further

information on warranty matters.

California Emission Control System Lim-

ited Warranty.

Refer to section on engine oil change re-

garding recommended service intervals for

oil changes.

Detailed information about these warranties

is listed in the New Vehicle Limited War-

ranty Booklet.

Data memory

The vehicle has been specifically adapted

and designed to meet the particular oper-

ating conditions and homologation require-

ments in your country and continental re-

gion in order to deliver the full driving

pleasure while the vehicle is operated un-

der those conditions. If you wish to operate

the vehicle in another country or region,

you may be required to adapt the vehi-

cle to meet different prevailing operating

conditions and homologation requirements.

You should also be aware of any applicable

warranty limitations or exclusions for such

country or region. In such case, please con-

tact Customer Relations for further informa-

tion.

General information

Electronic control devices are installed in

the vehicle. Electronic control units process

data they receive from vehicle sensors, self-

generate or exchange with each other. Some

control units are necessary for the vehicle

to function safely or provide assistance

while driving, for instance driver assistance

systems. Furthermore, control units facili-

tate comfort or infotainment functions.

Information about stored or exchanged data

can be requested from the manufacturer of

the vehicle, in a separate booklet, for exam-

ple.

Maintenance

Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain

the road safety, operational reliability and

the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Personal reference

Each vehicle is marked with a unique vehi-

cle identification number. Depending on the

country, the vehicle owner can be identified

with the vehicle identification number, li-

cense plate and corresponding authorities.

In addition, there are other ways to asso-

ciate data collected from the vehicle with

the driver or vehicle owner, e.g., the MINI

Connected account used.

Specifications for maintenance measures:

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MINI Maintenance system.

Maintenance, refer to page 325.

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Maintenance Booklet, available online

and accessible via a QR code in the New

Vehicle Limited Warranty Booklet.

–

Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for

Canadian models.

Operating data in the vehicle

Control units process data to operate the

vehicle.

If the vehicle is not maintained or is im-

properly maintained, this could result in se-

rious damage to the vehicle.

For example, this includes:

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Status messages for the vehicle and its

individual components, e.g., wheel RPM,

A failure to maintain the vehicle or im-

proper maintenance may affect your war-

ranty coverage. Please consult the New Ve-

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wheel speed, deceleration, lateral accel-

eration, engaged seat belt indicator.

formation can be read out from the vehi-

cle together with the vehicle identification

number.

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Ambient conditions, e.g., temperature,

rain sensor signals.

An authorized service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop can

read out the information. The diagnostic

socket required by law in the vehicle is

used to read out data.

The processed data is only processed in the

vehicle itself while the vehicle is being op-

erated. Data is not stored beyond the oper-

ating time.

The data is collected, processed, and used

by the relevant organizations in the service

network. The data documents technical con-

ditions of the vehicle, which can be used to

determine vehicle maintenance status, and

facilitate quality improvement.

Electronic components, e.g. control units

and vehicle keys, contain components for

storing technical information. Information

about the vehicle condition, component us-

age, maintenance recommendations, events

or faults can be stored temporarily or per-

manently.

Vehicle fault and event memories can be

reset by an authorized service center or an-

other qualified service center or repair shop

when performing repair or servicing work.

This information generally documents the

state of a component, a module, a system, or

the surrounding area, for instance:

–

Operating states of system components

such as fill levels, tire pressure, battery

status.

Data entry and data transfer into

the vehicle

Malfunctions and faults in important

system components, for instance lights

and brakes.

General information

Depending on the vehicle equipment, com-

fort and individual settings can be stored

in the vehicle and modified or reset at any

time.

Responses by the vehicle to special

driving situations such as airbag deploy-

ment or engagement of the driving sta-

bility control systems.

For example, this includes:

–

Settings for the seat and steering wheel

positions.

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Information on vehicle-damaging

events.

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Chassis and climate control settings.

The data is required to perform the control

unit functions. Furthermore, it also serves

to detect and correct malfunctions, and

helps the vehicle manufacturer to optimize

vehicle functions.

If necessary, data can be transferred to the

entertainment and communication system

of the vehicle, for instance via smartphone.

This includes the following depending on

the respective equipment:

The majority of this data is stored tempora-

rily and is only processed within the vehicle

itself. In some circumstances the vehicle

may store some data for an additional but

limited period of time.

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Multimedia data such as music, films

or photos for playback in an integrated

multimedia system.

–

Address book data for use in conjunc-

tion with an integrated hands-free sys-

tem or an integrated navigation system.

When servicing, for instance during repairs,

service processes, warranty cases, and qual-

ity assurance measures, this technical in-

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Entered navigation destinations.

wireless network connection is realized via

an in-vehicle transmitter and receiver unit

or via personal mobile devices brought into

the vehicle, for instance smartphones. This

wireless network connection enables 'online

functions' to be used. These include online

services and apps supplied by the vehicle

manufacturer or by other providers.

Data on the use of Internet services.

This data can be stored locally in the vehi-

cle or is found on a device that has been

connected to the vehicle, e.g., a smartphone,

USB stick or MP3 player. If this data is

stored in the vehicle, it can be deleted at

any time.

This data is only transmitted to third parties

upon personal request as part of the use of

online services. The transmission depends

on the selected settings for the use of the

services.

Services from the vehicle

manufacturer

Where online services from the vehicle

manufacturer are concerned, the corre-

sponding functions are described in the ap-

propriate place, for instance the Owner's

Manual or manufacturer's web page. The

relevant legal information pertaining to data

protection may also be found on the man-

ufacturer’s website. Personal data may be

used to perform online services. Data is

exchanged over a secure connection, for in-

stance with the IT systems of the vehicle

manufacturer intended for this purpose.

Incorporation of mobile devices

Depending on the vehicle equipment, mo-

bile devices connected to the vehicle, for in-

stance smartphones, can be controlled via

the vehicle operating elements.

The sound and picture from the mobile

devices can be played back and displayed

through the multimedia system. Certain in-

formation is transferred to the mobile devi-

ces at the same time. Depending on the type

of incorporation, this includes, for instance,

position data and other general vehicle in-

formation. This optimizes the way in which

selected apps, for instance navigation or

music playback, work.

Any collection, processing, and use of per-

sonal data above and beyond that needed to

provide the services must always be based

on a legal permission, contractual arrange-

ment or consent. It is also possible to acti-

vate or deactivate the data connection as a

whole. This excludes functions and services

required by law such as Assist systems.

There is no further interaction between the

mobile device and the vehicle such as active

access to vehicle data.

Services from other providers

How the data will be processed further is

determined by the provider of the particular

app being used. The extent of the possible

settings depends on the respective app and

the operating system of the mobile device.

When using online services from other pro-

viders, these services are the responsibility

of the relevant provider and subject to their

data privacy conditions and terms of use.

The vehicle manufacturer has no influence

on the content exchanged during this proc-

ess. Information on the way in which per-

sonal data is collected and used in relation

to services from third parties, the scope of

such data, and its purpose, can be obtained

from the relevant service provider.

Services

General information

If the vehicle has a wireless network con-

nection, it will enable data to be exchanged

between the vehicle and other systems. The

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Event Data Recorder (EDR)

Vehicle identification number

This vehicle is equipped with an event data

recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an

EDR is to record, in certain crash or near

crash-like situations such as an air bag de-

ployment or hitting a road obstacle, data

that will assist in understanding how a ve-

hicle’s systems performed. The EDR is de-

signed to record data related to the driving

dynamics and safety systems for a short

time: max. 30 seconds, typically less.

General information

Depending on the national-market equip-

ment, the vehicle identification number is

located in different positions in the vehicle.

This chapter describes all possible positions

for the series.

Engine compartment

The EDR in this vehicle is designed to re-

cord the following data, for example:

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How various systems in the vehicle

were operating.

Whether or not the driver and pass-

enger seat belts were fastened.

How far, if at all, the driver was depress-

ing the accelerator and/or brake pedal.

The engraved vehicle identification number

can be found in the engine compartment, on

the right-hand side of the vehicle.

How fast the vehicle was traveling.

This data can help provide a better under-

standing of the circumstances in which

crashes and injuries occur.

Right nameplate

EDR data is recorded by the vehicle only

if a nontrivial crash situation occurs; no

data is recorded by the EDR under normal

driving conditions and no personal data, for

instance name, gender, age, and crash loca-

tion, are recorded.

However, other parties such as law enforce-

ment could combine the EDR data with the

type of personally identifying data routinely

acquired during a crash investigation.

The vehicle identification number can be

found on the nameplate, on the right-hand

side of the vehicle.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special

equipment is required, and access to the

vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to

the vehicle manufacturer, other parties such

as law enforcement that have the special

equipment can read the information if they

have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

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If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it

may open an investigation, and if it finds

that a safety defect exists in a group of

vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy

campaign.

Left nameplate

However, NHTSA cannot become involved

in individual problems between you, your

dealer, or MINI of North America, LLC.

To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle

Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236

(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://

www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administra-

tor, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,

Washington, DC 20590. You can also ob-

tain other information about motor vehicle

safety from http://www.safercar.gov.

The vehicle identification number can be

found on the nameplate, on the left-hand

side of the vehicle.

Windshield

For Canadian customers

Canadian customers who wish to report a

safety-related defect to Transport Canada,

Defect Investigations and Recalls, may call

the toll-free hotline 1-800-333-0510. You

can also obtain other information about mo-

tor vehicle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca/

roadsafety.

The vehicle identification number can also

be found behind the windshield.

Reporting safety defects

For US customers

The following only applies to vehicles

owned and operated in the US.

If you believe that the vehicle has a defect

which could cause a crash or could cause

injury or death, you should immediately in-

form the National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration NHTSA, in addition to noti-

fying MINI of North America, LLC, P.O. Box

1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227,

Telephone 1-800-831-1117.

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