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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 285.

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To replace the vehicle key battery, proceed

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as follows:

Open the cargo area.

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 159.

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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Removing the integrated key

Unlocking the vehicle manually

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

push the cover, arrow 2, downward and

remove it.

1. Pull and hold the driver's door handle

outward with one hand.

2. Unlock the door lock with the integrated

key by turning it counterclockwise.

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

The integrated key is raised slightly.

3. Remove the integrated key.

3. Pull out the vehicle key and release the

door handle.

4. Open the driver's door.

5. 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.

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If vehicle is de-energized:

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Locking the vehicle

1. Close all doors.

1. With the integrated key, close and lock

all doors, except the driver's door, using

the side door lock.

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.

5. With the integrated key, close and lock

the front passenger door using the side

door lock.

2. Pull and hold the driver's door handle

outward with one hand.

6. Pull the door handles to make sure they

are locked. If necessary, repeat the proc-

ess.

3. Using the integrated key, lock the driv-

er's door lock clockwise.

4. Pull out the vehicle key and release the

door handle.

5. Close the driver's door.

6. Pull the door handles to make sure they

are locked. If necessary, repeat the proc-

ess.

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Alarm system

Malfunction

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.

A Check Control message is displayed

where applicable.

Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may

malfunction under the following circum-

stances:

In this case, use the vehicle key emergency

detection to switch off the alarm.

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The battery of the vehicle key is dis-

charged.

If the doors are manually locked from the

inside, the alarm system is not activated.

–

Fault of the radio link from transmission

towers or other equipment with high

transmitting power.

Emergency detection of the vehicle

key

–

Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal

objects.

Principle

Do not transport the vehicle key to-

gether with metal objects.

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.

Fault of the radio link from mobile

phones or other electronic devices in di-

rect proximity to the vehicle key.

Do not carry the vehicle key in close

proximity to other electronic devices.

Turning on the drive-ready state

–

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

The vehicle can be unlocked/locked as fol-

lows:

–

If the vehicle key is not detected:

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.

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With the Key Card.

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.

With the MINI Digital Key.

Hands-free unlocking/locking

Safety information

Actions during unlocking

Warning

Depending on the settings, the following

functions are performed when unlocking

the vehicle:

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.

–

Only the driver's door and the fuel filler

flap will be unlocked or all access to the

vehicle will be unlocked.

The unlocking of the vehicle can be con-

firmed with a light signal or a sound

signal.

Warning

The welcome light can be turned on

when the vehicle is being unlocked.

For some national-market versions, un-

locking from the inside is only possible

with particular knowledge.

In addition, the following functions are exe-

cuted:

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.

–

If a MINI ID or driver profile was as-

signed to the vehicle key, this MINI ID

or driver profile will be enabled.

–

The interior lights are switched on, un-

less they were manually switched off.

Depending on vehicle equipment,

folded-in exterior mirrors are folded out.

If the exterior mirrors were folded in

using the button inside the vehicle, they

will not fold out when the vehicle is un-

locked.

Warning

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:

–

Anti-theft protection is switched off.

The alarm system is switched off.

Additional information:

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Establishing standby.

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Settings, refer to page 86.

Releasing the parking brake.

Welcome lights, refer to page 158.

MINI ID, refer to page 60.

Opening and closing the doors or

windows.

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Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

Driver profiles, refer to page 64.

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The lighting functions may depend on the

Actions during locking

Depending on the settings, the following

functions are performed when locking the

vehicle:

ambient brightness.

Locking the vehicle

1. To lock the vehicle using the vehicle

key, close the driver’s door.

–

The locking of the vehicle can be con-

firmed with a light signal or a sound

signal.

2.

Press the lock button on the ve-

hicle key.

–

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.

On the door handle

Principle

The following functions are executed:

The vehicle can be accessed without using

the vehicle key.

–

All doors, the trunk, and the fuel filler

flap are locked.

The vehicle key is automatically detected

near the vehicle.

–

Anti-theft protection is switched on.

This prevents the doors from being un-

locked using the lock buttons or the

door openers.

General information

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The alarm system is switched on.

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 86.

MINI Digital Key, refer to page 83.

Functional requirements

With the vehicle key

Unlocking the vehicle

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.

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Bluetooth must be activated on the

smartphone to unlock and lock using the

Digital Key.

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.

–

To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must

be outside of the vehicle near the doors.

After locking, approx. 2 seconds must

elapse before unlocking is possible.

After opening one of the front doors, the

vehicle is ready for operation.

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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 one of the

front doors.

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. If carrying the vehicle key on your per-

son, place a finger on the grooved sur-

face of a closed door’s handle for approx.

1 second without reaching into the re-

cessed 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 83.

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 86.

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 86.

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 83.

Additional information:

Key Card, refer to page 81.

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With the vehicle key.

In the trunk.

Unlocking/locking the vehicle with the

MINI Digital Key

Inside the vehicle.

Hands-free opening/closing.

General information

The cargo area will be opened to the config-

ured opening height.

Safety information

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

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.

When locking the vehicle with the smart-

phone, make sure that all doors and the

trunk are closed.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What precautions can be taken to be able to

open a vehicle, despite accidentally locking

in the vehicle key?

–

The MINI app's Remote Services include

options for locking/unlocking a vehicle,

among others.

Warning

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.

This requires an active MINI Connected

contract and the MINI app must be in-

stalled on a smartphone.

–

Unlocking the vehicle can be requested

via the MINI Connected Call Center.

An active MINI Connected contract is

required.

With the vehicle key

General information

Access to the cargo area

To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehi-

cle, do not place the vehicle key in the cargo

area.

Principle

The trunk can be opened/closed as follows:

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Depending on vehicle equipment and na-

tional-market version, the following set-

tings can be changed:

MINI Digital Key, refer to page 83.

Functional requirements

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Unlocking the cargo area with the vehi-

cle key also unlocks the doors.

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

–

Bluetooth must be activated on the

smartphone to detect the Digital Key.

To access the trunk using the vehicle key,

the following functional requirements must

be met:

Opening the cargo area

–

To open the cargo area with the vehicle

key, the trailer power socket must not

be occupied.

Selector lever position P must be en-

gaged to open the cargo area with the

vehicle key.

You must enable the setting for opening

with the vehicle key.

Additional information:

The trunk can be opened as follows:

Settings, refer to page 86.

–

Unlock the vehicle, then press the but-

ton on the trunk.

Opening the trunk

–

With Comfort Access: Carry the vehicle

key with you and press the button on

the trunk.

On the vehicle key, press and hold

the trunk button for approx. 1 sec-

ond.

Locked doors are not unlocked.

On the trunk

Closing the cargo area

The trunk can be closed as follows:

General information

Depending on vehicle equipment, the cargo

area can be accessed without operating the

vehicle key.

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.

Additional information:

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On the tailgate, press the button

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Interruption of the opening

for opening/closing.

procedure

The opening process stops in the following

situations:

On the tailgate, press the lock

button.

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When the vehicle starts moving.

The vehicle is locked after clos-

ing the cargo area. To do so, the driver's

door must be closed and the vehicle key

must be outside of the vehicle near the

cargo area.

By pressing the button on the outside of

the cargo area. Pressing it again closes

the cargo area again.

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By pressing the button on the inside of

the cargo area. Pressing it again closes

the cargo area again.

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Pull the tailgate down slightly. The tail-

gate closes automatically.

By pressing the button on the vehicle

key.

Inside the vehicle

Pressing the button again continues the

opening process.

Functional prerequisites

To open the cargo area using the button

inside, the trailer power socket must not be

occupied.

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By pressing or pulling the button in

the storage compartment of the driver's

door. Pressing again continues the open-

ing procedure.

The vehicle key or digital key must be lo-

cated inside the vehicle in order to close the

cargo area using the button in the vehicle

interior.

Interruption of the closing

procedure

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.

The closing process stops in the following

situations:

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If the vehicle drives off with a jerky

movement.

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By pressing the button on the outside of

the cargo area. Pressing it again opens

the cargo area again.

Opening the trunk

In the storage compartment on the

driver's door, press the button for

opening/closing the trunk.

–

By pressing the button on the inside of

the cargo area. Pressing it again opens

the cargo area again.

Closing the cargo area

By pressing the button on the vehicle

key. Pressing it again opens the cargo

area again.

Pull and hold the button for open-

ing/closing the trunk on the driver's

door.

By releasing the button in the storage

compartment of the driver's door. Pull-

ing again and holding continues the

closing motion.

An acoustic signal sounds before the trunk

is closed.

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Touchless opening and closing of

the cargo area

To open/close the trunk hands-free, the

following functional requirements must be

met:

Principle

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To close the cargo area contactlessly,

the automatic tailgate must be installed.

Touchless opening and closing of the cargo

area is possible when carrying the vehicle

key on your person.

Selector lever position P must be en-

gaged.

Sensors detect specific foot movements

near the center of the trunk, and the trunk

opens or closes.

Contactless opening and closing of the

trunk must be activated in the settings.

The trailer power socket must be unoc-

cupied.

General information

Function availability depends on vehicle

equipment and national-market version.

Bluetooth must be activated on the

smartphone to open and close the cargo

area contactlessly using the Digital Key.

If the vehicle key is within the sensor

range, the cargo area may open or close

inadvertently if you unintentionally move

your foot or if a foot movement is detected.

Depending on vehicle equipment: Trailer

power socket must be unoccupied.

Additional information:

The sensor has an approximate range of

5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear area.

Settings, refer to page 86.

If contactless opening is used for the cargo

area, the locked doors will not be unlocked.

Hands-free opening of the trunk

1. To open the trunk hands-free, walk be-

hind the vehicle with the vehicle key,

holding it in the middle at the rear of the

vehicle, approximately one arm’s length

away.

Depending on national-market version, con-

tactless opening of the cargo area is also

possible for compatible smartphones with a

Digital Key.

Additional information:

2. Move one foot in the direction of travel

under the vehicle and pull it back im-

mediately or use one foot to swipe in

one direction under the vehicle. During

these movements, the leg must pass

through the range of the sensor.

MINI Digital Key, refer to page 83.

Safety information

Warning

With hands-free opening of the trunk,

there may be unintentional contact with

vehicle parts, e.g., hot exhaust system.

There is a risk of injury. When moving

your foot, make sure you have a firm

stance and do not touch the vehicle.

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Before the cargo area opens, the hazard

warning system flashes.

Malfunction

Moving a foot again will stop the opening

proccedure. The subsequent foot movement

will close the cargo area again.

Warning

With manual operation of a blocked tail-

gate, it can release itself unexpectedly

from the blocking. There is a risk of injury

or risk of damage to property. Do not oper-

ate the tailgate manually if it is blocked.

Have the vehicle checked by an authorized

service center or another qualified service

center or repair shop.

Hands-free closing of the trunk

To close the trunk hands-free, move your

foot, while carrying the vehicle key on you,

in the same way as for opening the trunk.

The hazard warning system flashes and an

acoustic signal sounds.

In the event of an electrical malfunction in

the automatic tailgate, operate the unlocked

tailgate slowly with a smooth motion by

hand.

Moving a foot again will stop the closing

process. The subsequent foot movement

will open the cargo area again.

System limits

To close the tailgate fully, press down

lightly only. Closing occurs automatically.

The detection of the foot movement may be

limited due to the following external condi-

tions:

Key Card

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Ice, snow or slush on the rear of the

vehicle.

Principle

The Key Card allows the vehicle to be un-

locked and locked, as well as started.

Dirt or road salt on the rear of the vehi-

cle.

If the sensors are dirty or covered, e.g.,

by stickers.

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.

After improper paint work on the vehi-

cle in the area of the sensors.

Movement in range of the sensors may

cause the trunk to open or close uninten-

tionally, e.g., when objects are lifted quickly

in the vehicle rear or due to the moving

brushes in a car wash. To prevent such un-

intended opening of the cargo area in such

cases, keep the vehicle key at a sufficient

distance from the rear of the vehicle.

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.

Depending on vehicle equipment: Objects

mounted on a trailer hitch cannot be de-

tected if the trailer power socket is not

plugged in.

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Deactivating Key Card

Safety information

To deactivate the Key Card, go through the

menu as follows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" /

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

Card" / "Deactivate Key Card".

NOTICE

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.

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.

Additional information:

Activating/deactivating Key Card

in the vehicle

Access to the vehicle interior, refer to

page 72.

General information

Turning on drive-ready state with

the Key Card

When MINI Digital Key is activated for the

vehicle, a digital key can be used instead of

the vehicle key.

A deactivated Key Card remains in the list

of paired digital keys.

Functional requirement

A vehicle key must be located in the vehicle

to activate and deactivate the Key Card.

Activating Key Card

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.

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.

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.

Malfunction

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.

2. Follow the instructions on the Interac-

tion Unit.

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Functional requirements

The following functional requirements must

be met for MINI Digital Key:

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-

essary minimum charge of the recharge-

able battery depends on the smartphone.

To unlock and start a vehicle with a com-

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.

–

Bluetooth must be activated on the

smartphone for contactless unlocking

and locking using the Digital Key.

Enabling the main digital key

Each vehicle can be provided with a main

digital key. Additional digital keys can be

shared and then deleted.

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.

General information

MINI Digital Key availability and function-

ality depend on vehicle equipment and na-

tional-market version.

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.

A MINI ID or driver profile with individual

settings can be assigned to a digital key.

Follow the instructions in the Digital Key

menu on the MINI app or Interaction Unit.

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.

Sharing digital keys

General information

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.

Always take the vehicle key with you to a

service appointment.

Additional information:

–

MINI ID, refer to page 60.

Driver profiles, refer to page 64.

Key Card, refer to page 81.

Forwarding authorization

To share the digital key, select the corre-

sponding function on the smartphone, for

instance in the Wallet app.

The MINI website provides additional infor-

mation under the keyword “digital key”.

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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

stability control systems and reduce the en-

gine power before giving your Digital Key

to a novice driver. For more information, re-

fer to the MINI Connected portal and MINI

app.

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.

1. Go through the menu as follows:

Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Doors and

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

Authentication

Depending on the recipient’s smartphone

model, an authentication may be required

for security and safety reasons.

2. If necessary, select the digital key.

3. "Delete key"

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.

Resetting the function

To reset the MINI Digital Key function, an

authorized vehicle key must be located in

the vehicle.

Deleting digital keys

General information

Deleted digital keys will be removed from

the list of enabled digital keys.

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.

After the reset, the vehicle can no longer

be unlocked, locked or started with a digital

key.

Deleted digital keys cannot be restored.

Deleting the main digital key

The main digital key can be deleted using

the smartphone or Interaction Unit.

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".

The deletion of the main digital key is com-

pleted immediately.

Deleting a shared key

Unlocking and locking the vehicle

The vehicle can be unlocked and locked as

follows:

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.

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Using the door handle.

Sale of the smartphone

Depending on vehicle equipment and

national-market version, the vehicle can

be locked and unlocked with no-touch

activation.

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.

MINI Digital Key availability and func-

tionality depend on vehicle equipment

and national-market version.

Changing smartphones

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.

Additional information:

Access to the vehicle interior, refer to

page 72.

Turning on drive-ready state with

MINI Digital Key

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ensure that the display is facing up.

Additional information:

2. Turn the Start/Stop switch to activate

drive-ready state.

Alarm system, refer to page 88.

It may be necessary to open the holder

when inserting/removing the smartphone,

depending on its thickness.

Malfunction

Your Digital Key may not be detected by

the vehicle under the following circumstan-

ces:

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 smartphone is shielded from the

sensors in the vehicle by a smartphone

cover that is not suitable.

–

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

Key Card, between the smartphone and

smartphone cover.

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–

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.

Pull the door opener on the door to be

opened.

–

Front doors: Pull the door opener on the

door to be opened. The other doors re-

main locked.

The vehicle is automatically locked when

driving off.

In the event of a severe accident, the vehi-

cle is automatically unlocked. The hazard

warning system and interior lights are illu-

minated.

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.

Overview

Settings

General information

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, various settings for opening

and closing are possible.

Unlocking and locking

Doors

The central locking system buttons are lo-

cated on the driver's door.

1. Go through the menu as follows:

Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Doors

and windows" / "Lock" / "Doors and

windows" / "Unlock".

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.

2. Select the desired setting:

–

"Driver's door only"

The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

The vehicle is not secured against theft

when locking.

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Only the driver's door and fuel filler

flap are unlocked. Pressing again un-

locks the entire vehicle.

Confirmation signals from the vehicle

1. Go through the menu as follows:

Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Doors and

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

–

"All doors"

The entire vehicle is unlocked.

2. Select the desired setting:

–

"Flash when unlocking"

Touchless unlocking/locking

Unlocking is confirmed by two

flashes.

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"

Unlocking is confirmed with two

sound signals, locking is confirmed

with one sound signal.

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.

Folding mirrors in automatically

Automatic folding of the side mirrors can be

adjusted on the Interaction Unit.

Automatic unlocking

Go through the menu as follows: Apps

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

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

mirrors on lock/unlock".

1. Go through the menu as follows:

Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Doors and

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

2. Select the desired setting:

–

"Unlock doors at end of trip"

Cargo area

"Doors will unlock automatically

when in P."

Cargo area button on vehicle key

If locked, the vehicle unlocks automatically

when drive-ready state is turned off or se-

lector lever position P is engaged.

It is possible to choose where to assign the

cargo area button on the vehicle key.

1. Go through the menu as follows:

Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Doors and

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

"Tailgate button".

Automatic locking

Go through the menu as follows:

Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Doors and

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

"Lock after a short time".

2. Select the desired setting:

–

"Tailgate"

The vehicle locks automatically after a short

period of time if no door is opened after

unlocking.

Depending on the equipment, the

cargo area will be unlocked or

opened.

–

"Tailgate and door(s)"

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Depending on the equipment, the

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

trunk will be unlocked or opened and dow opens automatically as soon as the ve-

the doors are unlocked.

"Tailgate"

hicle reaches the saved location.

–

The vehicle speed must be below

6 mph/10 km/h.

The vehicle must be unlocked before

the cargo area can be operated with

the vehicle key.

Alarm system

"Lock tailgate button"

Operating the cargo area with the

vehicle key is disabled.

Principle

The alarm system issues a visual and acous-

tic signal when someone attempts to open

the locked vehicle incorrectly.

Adjusting the opening height

You can set how far the tailgate can be

opened.

General information

When the vehicle is locked, the vehi-

cle alarm system reacts to the following

changes:

When adjusting the opening height, make

sure the clearance above the tailgate is at

least 4 in/10 cm.

1. Go through the menu as follows:

Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Doors

and windows" / "Tailgate" / "Opening

height".

–

If a door, the hood, or the trunk is

opened.

If movement is detected inside the vehi-

cle.

2. Monitor the tailgate and set the desired

opening height.

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

due to an attempt to steal a wheel or

when towing.

Opening/closing the cargo area with

no-touch activation

1. Go through the menu as follows:

Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Doors and

windows" / "Tailgate".

–

If the battery voltage is interrupted.

If the diagnostic socket is used improp-

erly.

–

If the vehicle is locked when a device is

connected to the diagnostic socket.

2. Select the desired setting:

The alarm system signals these changes vis-

ually and acoustically:

–

"Open with foot movement"

"Close with foot movement"

–

Acoustic alarm:

Window

Depending on local regulations, the

acoustic alarm may be suppressed.

Opening windows automatically

–

Optical alarm:

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

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

By flashing of the hazard warning sys-

tem and headlights, where required.

2. Select the desired setting.

Do not modify the system to ensure func-

tion of the alarm system.

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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.

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 briefly every

2 seconds:

The alarm system is switched on.

The indicator light flashes for approx.

10 seconds, then flashes briefly every

2 seconds:

Opening the cargo area with the

alarm system switched on

The cargo area can be opened even when

the alarm system is switched on.

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.

After closing the cargo area, the cargo area

will be locked and monitored again. The

hazard warning system flashes once during

closing.

The interior motion sensor and tilt alarm

sensor will turn on when all open access

points are closed.

–

The indicator light flashes even though

all access points have been closed:

Panic mode

You can trigger the alarm system if you find

yourself in a dangerous situation.

Alarm system error.

The indicator light goes out after un-

locking:

–

Press the button on the vehicle

key and hold for at least 3 sec-

onds.

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:

–

Briefly press the button on the vehicle

key three times in succession.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

The alarm has been triggered.

Indicator light on the interior

mirror

The indicator light on the interior mirror

shows the status of the alarm system:

Tilt alarm sensor

The tilt alarm sensor is part of the alarm

system and monitors the vehicle's tilt.

The alarm system responds in situations

such as attempts to steal a wheel or when

the vehicle is towed.

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and tilt alarm sensor appears on the In-

Interior motion sensor

The interior motion sensor is part of the

alarm system and monitors the vehicle inte-

rior.

teraction Unit.

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.

Ending the alarm

To stop the alarm, unlock the vehicle.

The windows must be closed for the system

to function properly.

If the vehicle is unlocked with the

integrated key, the drive-ready state must

subsequently be turned on via the emer-

gency detection of the vehicle key.

Avoiding unintentional alarms

General information

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion

sensor can trigger an alarm, although no

unauthorized action occurred.

Window

An unintentional alarm can be triggered in

the following situations:

Principle

The windows can be operated as follows:

–

In car washes.

–

With the vehicle key.

In duplex garages.

Using the door handle.

During transport on trains carrying ve-

hicles, at sea or on a trailer.

Using the switches inside the vehicle.

–

With animals in the vehicle.

Safety information

When the vehicle is locked after start of

refueling.

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:

With the vehicle key

–

As soon as the vehicle is locked,

press the lock button on the vehi-

cle key within 30 seconds.

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.

The indicator light illuminates for ap-

prox. 2 seconds and then continues to

flash.

–

After standby state turns off, an option

to deactivate the interior motion sensor

The windows open for as long as the button

on the vehicle key is pressed.

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Closing windows with the vehicle key

Closing windows with the door handle

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

of a closed front door, place a finger on the

grooved surface of the door handle and hold

it there without reaching into the recessed

grip.

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 with sun protection 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.

Inside the vehicle

Overview

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 83.

Functional requirements

To close the windows using the door handle,

the following functional requirements must

be met:

–

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

your pants pocket.

The power window switches are lo-

cated on the doors.

–

Bluetooth must be activated on the

smartphone to close the window(s) us-

ing the digital key.

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General information

To close the windows inside the vehicle, the

following functional requirements must be

met:

If resistance or blockage is detected while a

window is being closed, the closing will be

interrupted.

–

Standby state is switched on.

Safety information

Drive-ready state is switched on.

The vehicle key or digital key must be in-

side the vehicle.

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.

Opening windows

To open the windows, proceed as follows:

–

On the door, press the power

window switch to the resistance

point.

The window opens while the switch is

being held.

Closing without the anti-trap

mechanism

–

On the door, pull the power win-

dow switch past the resistance

point.

In case of danger from the outside or if

icing might prevent normal closing, proceed

as follows:

The window opens automatically. Press-

ing the switch again stops the motion.

1.

On the door, pull the power win-

dow switch past the resistance point

and hold it.

Closing the windows

To close the windows, proceed as follows:

The window closes with limited anti-

trap mechanism. If the closing force ex-

ceeds a specific threshold, closing is in-

terrupted.

–

On the door, pull the power win-

dow switch to the resistance

point.

The window closes while the switch is

being held.

2.

On the door, pull the power win-

dow switch past the resistance point

again within approx. 4 seconds and hold

it there.

–

On the door, pull the power win-

dow switch past the resistance

point.

The window closes automatically. Pull-

ing again stops the motion.

The window closes without the anti-trap

mechanism.

Anti-trap mechanism

Principle

The anti-trap mechanism prevents objects

or body parts becoming jammed between

the door frame and window while a window

is being closed.

Opening windows automatically

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.

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Glass sunroof

Settings, refer to page 86.

Safety information

Safety switch

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.

Principle

The safety switch can be used to pre-

vent children, for instance, from opening

and closing the rear windows using the

switches in the rear.

If an accident of a certain severity occurs,

the safety function is switched off automati- With the vehicle key

cally.

Opening glass sunroof

Overview

To open the glass sunroof, unlock the

vehicle, then press and hold the un-

lock button on the vehicle key.

The glass sunroof opens for as long as the

button on the vehicle key is pressed.

Closing glass sunroof

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.

The safety switch is located on the

driver's door.

The glass sunroof closes for as long as the

button on the vehicle key is pressed.

Turning the safety functions on/off

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 activate/deactivate the safety

function, press the safety switch on

the driver’s door.

The LED in the button illuminates when the

safety function is turned 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

General information

The glass sunroof and the sun protection

are operated using the same switch.

Depending on the country, the glass sunroof

can also be closed via the door handle us-

ing compatible smartphones and your digi-

tal key.

Overview

Additional information:

MINI Digital Key, refer to page 83.

Functional requirements

To close the glass sunroof using the door

handle, the following functional require-

ments must be met:

–

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.

The glass sunroof/sun protec-

tion switch is located in the

headliner.

Closing glass sunroof

Functional requirements

The glass sunroof can be operated when the

following prerequisites are met:

–

Standby state is switched on.

Drive-ready state is switched on.

The vehicle key must be inside the vehicle.

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.

Lifting/closing glass sunroof

To raise/close the glass sun-

roof, briefly press the glass

sunroof switch in the head-

liner upward.

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

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The closed glass sunroof tilts.

Opening/closing the glass sunroof and

sun protection together

To open/close the glass sunroof and sun

protection together, proceed as follows:

The opened glass sunroof closes until it

is in the tilted position.

–

The tilted glass sunroof closes.

–

In the headliner, push

the glass sunroof/sun pro-

tection switch backward

twice, in quick succession,

past the resistance point.

Opening/closing the glass sunroof and

sun protection separately

To open/close the glass sunroof and sun

protection separately, proceed as follows:

The glass sunroof and sun

protection open together.

–

In the headliner, push the

glass sunroof/sun protec-

tion switch back to the re-

sistance point and hold it.

Pressing the switch again

stops the motion.

–

Briefly push the switch out and forward,

twice in quick succession, past the re-

sistance point.

Holding down the switch

opens the sun protection.

If the sun protection is al-

ready fully open, the glass

sunroof opens.

The glass sunroof and sun protection

close together.

Pressing the switch again stops the mo-

tion.

–

Push the switch forward to the resist-

ance point and hold.

The glass sunroof closes while the

switch is being held. If the glass sunroof

is already closed or in the tilted position,

the sun protection closes.

Comfort position

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.

Push the switch back past the resistance

point.

The sun protection opens automatically.

If the sun protection is already fully

open, the glass sunroof opens automati-

cally.

Pressing the glass sunroof and sun protec-

tion switch in the headliner opens the glass

sunroof fully.

Pressing the switch again stops the mo-

tion.

Anti-trap mechanism

Principle

–

Push the switch forward past the resist-

ance point.

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.

The glass sunroof closes automatically.

If the glass sunroof is already closed

or tilted, the sun protection closes auto-

matically.

If resistance or a blockage is detected while

the glass sunroof is closing, it will stop

closing when the roof reaches the half-open

Pressing the switch again stops the mo-

tion.

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CONTROLS

Opening and closing

position or when closing from the tilted po-

sition.

1. Close all doors.

2. Turn on drive-ready state or stop the

vehicle if moving.

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:

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.

1. Close all doors.

2. Turn on drive-ready state or stop the

vehicle if moving.

The system can be initialized under the fol-

lowing conditions:

3. in the headliner, press the glass sun-

roof switch forward, past the resistance

point, and hold it there.

–

The vehicle is parked in a horizontal po-

sition.

The glass sunroof closes with limited

anti-trap mechanism. If the closing force

exceeds a certain threshold, closing is

stopped.

–

The vehicle will not be moved until the

initialization is completed.

–

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.

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:

Initializing the system

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.

Initialization is complete once the glass

sunroof has opened then closed again.

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