Get Controls and features Guide for Mini One 2 Door First Generation (2001-2006)

OVERVIEW

CONTROLS

OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCE

OWNER SERVICE PROCEDURES

INDEX

TECHNICAL DATA

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Controls

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KEYS

Depending on the how the vehicle is

equipped, your MINI has up to four keys:

1 Master key with remote control and bat-

tery

If the battery is discharged, please

consult your MINI Dealer. Battery

changing, see next column.

2 Door and ignition key

The doors can only be opened mechani-

cally with this key

3 Spare key to keep in a safe place, e.g. in

your wallet. This key is not intended for

constant use

Changing battery

Replace if it is no longer possible to unlock

the vehicle via the remote control.

Only use a battery of the type speci-

fied on the battery – CR 2032 – and

make absolutely sure that it is fitted in the

correct position.

1. Apply a screwdriver at the recess

2. Use the screwdriver to lever out the

cover.

Return used batteries to a recycling

point or your MINI Dealer.

Initializing the master key with remote

control

When you activate a master key with

remote control – for example a replace-

ment or additional key, or after a battery

change – it must be initialized.

This initialization can be performed in two

ways:

Press button 1 or button 2, see page

24,

four times in succession

if the vehicle is unlocked:

1. Switch the ignition on briefly –

position 2 – and then off

2. Within 10 seconds, press button 1 and

button 2, see page 24, in succession.

In the event of a system malfunction,

please contact your MINI Dealer. You

can also obtain replacement keys and bat-

teries there.

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CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM OPENING AND CLOSING – FROM OUTSIDE

The concept

The central locking system is ready for

operation whenever the driver's door is

closed. The doors, the tailgate and the fuel

filler door are unlocked or locked.

The central locking system secures your

MINI:

>When operated from the outside via the

remote control as well as via the door

lock

>When operated from the inside via a

switch

>Automatically, as soon as you start driv-

ing.

If operated from outside, the anti-theft sys-

tem is activated at the same time. This pre-

vents the doors from being unlocked via

safety lock buttons or door handles.

The alarm system is also armed or dis-

armed; refer to page

31.

In the event of an accident, the central lock-

ing system unlocks automatically. The haz-

ard warning system and interior lamps are

also switched on.

Via remote control

The remote control gives you an exception-

ally convenient method for unlocking and

locking your vehicle. It also offers another

function:

To open the tailgate, refer to page

24.

The tailgate will open slightly, the vehicle is

unlocked at the same time.

Whenever you unlock/lock the vehicle, you

simultaneously deactivate/activate the

anti-theft system and optional alarm sys-

tem and the interior lamps are switched

on/off.

If the vehicle has been properly locked

using the remote control, the hazard warn-

ing system lights up once.

When the vehicle is unlocked, the hazard

warning system does not react.

Children might be able to lock the

doors from the inside. Always take

the vehicle keys with you so that the vehi-

cle can be opened again from the outside at

any time.

For US owners only

The transmitter and receiver units comply

with part 15 of the FCC, Federal Communi-

cations Commission, regulations. Opera-

tion is governed by the following:

FCC ID: LX8765S

LX8765E

LX8CAS

Compliance statement:

This device complies with part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-

lowing two conditions:

>This device may not cause harmful inter-

ference, and

>this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Any unauthorized modifications or

changes to these devices could void

the user's authority to operate this equip-

ment.

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OPENING AND CLOSING – FROM OUTSIDE

1 Unlocking and opening the tailgate

2 Locking and securing

If the remote control does not react,

the battery is discharged. In the event

of a system malfunction, please contact

your MINI Dealer. You can also obtain

replacement keys and batteries there.

Battery changing, see page

22.<

To unlock

1. Press button 1 once to unlock the dri-

ver's door only

2. Press button 1 a second time to unlock

the other door as well as the tailgate and

the fuel filler door.

You can have this function activated/

deactivated by your MINI Dealer.

When the vehicle is unlocked, the hazard

warning system does not react.

To open the tailgate

Hold button 1 pressed for approx. five sec-

onds. The tailgate opens slightly.

The vehicle is simultaneously

unlocked, and the anti-theft system

and optional alarm system are deactivated.

After closing the tailgate the vehicle must

be locked again and secured, see next col-

umn.

You can have the opening of the tail-

gate with the remote control acti-

vated/deactivated.<

Before and after a trip, be sure that

the tailgate was not opened uninten-

tionally.<

To lock and secure

Press button 2.

The hazard warning system flashes once.

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OPENING AND CLOSING – FROM OUTSIDE

To turn off tilt alarm sensor* and

interior protection*

Press button 2 again directly after locking.

For more on the tilt alarm sensor and inte-

rior protection, see page

32.

Non-MINI systems

External systems or devices may cause local

interference in the functions of the remote

control.

In this case, use the master key to unlock

the door lock.

Via the door lock

Do not lock the vehicle if there are

passengers still inside, because they

cannot unlock the doors.

1. One turn of the key in the driver's

door lock unlocks the driver's door only

2. Turning the key a second time unlocks

the other door, the tailgate and the fuel

filler door.

You can have this function activated/

deactivated by your MINI Dealer.

If the vehicle has been properly locked, the

hazard warning system flashes once.

When the vehicle is unlocked, the hazard

warning system does not react.

Manual operation

– in the event of electrical malfunction –

Turn the key to the extreme left or right to

unlock/lock the door.

Convenience operation

You can also open the power windows and

the sliding/tilt sunroof via the door lock.

With the door closed, hold the key in the

unlock position.

You can have this function activated/

deactivated by your MINI Dealer.

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OPENING AND CLOSING – FROM INSIDE

With this switch, you operate the central

locking system when the doors are closed.

The doors and tailgate are unlocked or

locked only. The anti-theft system is not

activated.

Also, the fuel filler door remains unlocked

to allow refueling.

If the remote control has been used

to unlock only the driver's door, see

page

24, and you touch the switch when

the driver's door is open, the other door, the

tailgate, and the fuel filler door are

unlocked.

If the driver's door is closed, touching the

switch locks it.<

To unlock and open the doors

1. Touch the switch for the central locking

system

2. Pull the door handle above the armrest

pull the door handle for each door twice: to

unlock first and then open.

Convenience opening mode

From ignition key position 1:

Hold the switch in the Unlock position.

The windows and sliding/tilt sunroof open.

Convenience opening mode is simul-

taneously deactivated via the Vehicle

Memory when convenience opening mode

is deactivated via the door lock; refer to

page

25.<

Convenience closing is not possible

by means of this switch. You should

therefore close all the windows and the

sliding/tilt sunroof individually.<

To lock

Touch the switch for the central locking

system

press the individual safety lock buttons

down.

The central locking automatically

secures your MINI as soon as you

start to drive.

You can have this function activated/

deactivated by your MINI Dealer.<

Children might be able to lock the

doors from the inside. Always take

the vehicle's keys with you so that you can

open the vehicle again from the outside at

any time.<

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TAILGATE

To open from the outside

Press the button in the handle.

The tailgate opens slightly.

Opening with the remote control, see

page

24.

Manual operation

In the event of an electrical malfunction,

you can also operate the tailgate manually.

1. Fold the rear seat bench upwards

2. Pull the ring.

The tailgate is unlocked.

To close

The handle recesses in the interior trim

panel of the tailgate make it easier to pull

the lid down.

To avoid injuries, be sure that the

travel path of the tailgate is clear

when it is closed, as with all closing proce-

dures.

Operate the vehicle only when the tailgate

is closed. Otherwise, exhaust fumes could

penetrate the interior of the vehicle.

Should it be absolutely necessary to oper-

ate the vehicle with the tailgate open:

1. Close all windows. Shut the sliding/tilt

sunroof

2. Sharply increase the air supply for the air

conditioning or automatic climate con-

trol, see pages

67 or 70.<

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ELECTRIC POWER WINDOWS

To open and close windows

From ignition key position 1:

To open:

Press the switch downwards.

The window opens until you release the

switch

briefly press the switch downwards.

The window opens automatically.

Pressing the switch again stops the opera-

tion.

To close:

Press the switch upwards.

The window closes until you release the

switch.

The window on the front passenger

side cannot be closed automati-

cally.<

Watch during the closing process to

be sure that no one is injured.<

After the ignition has been switched off:

You can use the electric power windows as

long as no one opens any of the doors.

If a door is opened during operation, the

opening/closing process stops immedi-

ately.

When leaving the vehicle, always

remove the ignition key from the lock

and remember to close the doors, e.g. to

prevent children from operating the power

windows and injuring themselves.

For the convenience mode via the door

lock, refer to page 25.

To initialize power windows

If the battery is disconnected, e.g. for

changing batteries or vehicle storage,

re-initialize the power windows. Other-

wise the windows will not be lowered

when the door is opened.

1. Close the doors

2. Close both windows

3. Hold both switches of the power win-

dows up for approx. one second.

In the event of a system malfunction,

please contact your MINI Dealer.

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SLIDING/TILT SUNROOF*

To prevent injuries, exercise care

when closing the sliding/tilt sunroof

and keep it in your field of vision until it is

shut. Make sure that the closing path of the

sliding/tilt sunroof is clear.

When leaving the vehicle, always remove

the ignition key from the lock and remem-

ber to close the doors, e.g. to prevent chil-

dren from operating the sunroof and injur-

ing themselves.

Be sure that adequate clearance is main-

tained for the opening path of the sliding/

tilt sunroof, otherwise damage can occur.

For convenience operation via the door

lock, refer to page 25.

Raising – Opening – Closing

From ignition key position 1:

To raise

Press the switch

push the switch backwards to the resis-

tance point.

To open and close

1. Push the switch in the desired direction

until you feel resistance, and hold in this

position

2. Release the switch when the desired

sunroof position has been reached.

Do not use force to close the sliding/

tilt sunroof in its raised position, as

damage to the mechanism could result.<

After the ignition has been switched off:

You can still operate the sliding/tilt sunroof

for up to one minute, as long as no one

opens any of the doors.

If a door is opened during operation, the

opening/closing stops immediately.

Automatic opening

Push the switch back past the point of

resistance:

The sunroof opens completely.

Touching the switch briefly during opening

stops the movement immediately.

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SLIDING/TILT SUNROOF* ROLLER SUN BLIND*

Manual opening and closing

In the event of an electrical malfunction,

you can also operate the sliding/tilt sun-

roof manually:

1. Push the clock towards the interior and

remove

2. Use an Allen wrench to turn the sliding/

tilt sunroof in the desired direction.

1 Opening

1. Press the button in the handle, see

arrow 1.

The cap is unlocked

2. Guide the roller sun blind towards the

back.

2 Closing

1. Use the handle to pull the roller sun

blind forwards

2. Engage the handle in the device, see

arrow 2.

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ALARM SYSTEM*

The concept

The alarm system reacts if:

>A door, the bonnet or the tailgate is

opened

>There is any movement inside the vehicle

– interior motion sensor

>There is a change in the tilt angle of the

vehicle, e.g. during attempts to steal

wheels or tow away the vehicle

>There is interruption of the battery volt-

age.

Depending on the country-specific version,

the alarm system signals unauthorized

entry or tampering in different ways:

>Acoustic alarm for 30 seconds

>Turning on the hazard warning flashers

for approx. five minutes.

To arm and disarm the alarm system

When the vehicle is locked or unlocked via

the driver's door lock or with the remote

control, the alarm system is also simulta-

neously armed or disarmed.

The interior motion and tilt alarm sensors

are also activated with the closing action.

The alarm system cannot be armed if

the driver's door is not properly

closed.

In some country-specific versions the alarm

system can only be operated with the

remote control.

Unlocking these vehicles with the key trig-

gers the alarm.

To stop the alarm:

Press button 1 – unlock –

turn the ignition key to position 1.

Indicator lamp

Alarm system:

>Indicator lamp in the wiper system lever

changes after 10 seconds from fast blink-

ing to constant flashing:

The system is activated

>Indicator lamp does not react:

Doors, bonnet or tailgate are not prop-

erly closed.

Even if these are not closed any more,

the alarm system is activated and

secures the remaining part of the vehi-

cle. If everything is closed, the indicator

lamp changes after 10 seconds from fast

blinking to constant flashing

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ALARM SYSTEM*

>Indicator lamp goes out when the sys-

tem is disarmed:

No tampering with your vehicle has been

detected

>Indicator lamp continues to flash at a

slow rate after the system is disarmed:

Your vehicle has been tampered with.

The indicator lamp will not go out until

the ignition key is turned in the ignition

lock or the alarm system is re-armed.

Interior motion sensor:

>Indicator lamp does not react:

Doors or tailgate are not properly closed

>Indicator lamp flashes constantly:

Only driver/passenger window and slid-

ing/tilt sunroof is open.

Interior motion sensor is not activated.

Alarm system is armed

>Indicator lamp is lit somewhat longer

and then flashes constantly:

Window and/or sliding/tilt sunroof were

closed after the system was armed:

interior motion sensor is not activated.

Avoiding

unwanted alarm

The tilt alarm and interior motion sensors

may be turned off at the same time. This

will prevent unwanted alarms, e.g. in

duplex garages or when on car transport

trains:

Lock the vehicle twice – activating:

Press button 2 of the remote control twice

in succession, see page

lock with the key twice, see page 25.

The indicator lamp goes from fast blinking

to regular blinking. After approx. ten sec-

onds the indicator lamp changes to con-

stant flashing. The tilt alarm and interior

motion sensors are deactivated until the

system is disarmed.

Interior motion sensor

Transmitter and receiver of the interior

motion sensor system are found under a

cover in the vehicle roof.

For the interior motion sensor to function

properly, the windows, sliding/tilt sunroof

and doors must be closed.

Turn off the interior motion sensor – see

previous column – if

>children or animals remain in the vehicle

>windows or the sliding/tilt sunroof

remain open.

The tilt alarm and interior motion

sensors are inadvertently turned off if

the convenience closing of windows and

sliding/tilt sunroof is interrupted in the

first 10 seconds and then restarted. The

alarm must then be disarmed and reacti-

vated.

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SAFE SEATING POSITION

The ideal seating position can make a vital

contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driv-

ing. Together with the safety belts and air-

bags, the seating position plays an impor-

tant role in providing occupants with

maximum levels of passive safety in an

accident. To ensure that the safety systems

operate with optimal efficiency, we

strongly urge you to observe the instruc-

tions contained in the following section.

For supplementary information on trans-

porting children, refer to page

41.

Sitting safely with airbags

Always maintain an adequate dis-

tance between yourself and all of the

airbags. Always hold the steering wheel by

the rim with the hands at the 9 and

3 o'clock positions to keep any chance of

injury to hands or arms to an absolute min-

imum, should the airbag be deployed. No

one and nothing is to come between the

airbags and the seat occupant. Never use

the front passenger airbag cover as a sto-

rage surface for objects of any kind, or as a

support for legs or feet, as this will increase

the risk of injury in a collision severe

enough in which the airbag will deploy.

For airbag locations and additional infor-

mation on airbags, refer to page 40.

Safe with safety belts

Never allow more than one person to

wear a single safety belt. Never allow

infants or small children to ride in a passen-

ger's lap. Avoid twisting the belt while rout-

ing it firmly across the hips and shoulder,

wear it as snugly against your body as pos-

sible. Do not allow the belt to rest against

hard or fragile objects. Do not route the

belt across your neck, or run it across sharp

edges. Be sure that the belt does not

become caught or jammed.

Avoid wearing bulky clothing that prevents

the belt from fitting properly, and pull on

the belt periodically to retension it over

your shoulders. In the event of a frontal

impact, a loose lap belt could slide over the

hips, leading to abdominal injury. In addi-

tion, the safety belt's restraint effective-

ness is reduced if the belt is worn loosely.

Expectant mothers should always wear

their safety belts, taking care to position

the lap belt against the lower hips, where it

will not exert pressure against the abdomi-

nal area.

For information on using the safety belts,

refer to page 38.

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SEAT ADJUSTMENT

Important adjustment information

Never try to adjust your seat while

operating the vehicle. The seat could

respond with an unexpected movement,

and the ensuing loss of vehicle control

could lead to an accident.

Never ride with the backrest reclined to an

extreme horizontal angle – especially

important for front passengers to remem-

ber. Keep the backrest relatively upright to

minimize the risk of sliding under the

safety belt and sustaining injury in an acci-

dent.

To adjust the seats, see the following sec-

tion.

Longitudinal seat adjustment

1. Lift the handle

2. Push the seat into the desired position

3. After releasing the handle, apply pres-

sure to the seat to ensure that the latch

engages securely.

Make corrections in the longitudinal

adjustment of the seat to ensure that

the safety belt still fits firmly against your

body. If you do not do this, the protection

provided by the safety belt may be

reduced.

Seat height

1. To raise:

Pull the handle up repeatedly, continu-

ing until the seat reaches the desired

height

2. To lower:

Push the handle repeatedly, continuing

until the seat reaches the desired height.

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SEAT ADJUSTMENT ENTRY TO THE REAR

Lumbar support*

You can adjust the contour of the backrest

for additional support in the curvature of

your spine's lumbar region. The upper hips

and spinal column receive supplementary

support to help you maintain a relaxed,

upright posture.

Turn the wheel.

The contour is strengthened or weakened.

Backrest tilt

1. Pull up the lever at the inside of the seat

2. Apply weight to or remove weight from

the backrest as required

3. Release the lever so that the backrest

locks into place.

Easy entry

The Easy entry function includes a memory

for the longitudinal seat and the backrest

positions.

1. Push down the lever at the outside of the

seat, see arrow 1.

The backrest folds forward automatically

2. Push the seat forwards, see arrow 2.

Original position

Slide the seat back to its home position

before folding back the backrest, otherwise

the seat is latched in at its current position.

Then make any longitudinal adjustment

manually, see page

34.

1. Push the seat back into its home posi-

tion

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ENTRY TO THE REAR HEATED SEATS*

2. Fold the backrest back to the home posi-

tion to lock the seat.

When returning the seat to the rear

position, ensure that no one is

injured and that no objects are damaged.

Engage and lock both seats and backrests

into position prior to driving, otherwise

unexpected movement could increase the

risk of accident.

The seat cushion and backrest can be

heated with the ignition key in position 2.

Select the temperature setting:

Press each button briefly.

Direct deactivation from the second tem-

perature setting:

Press the button for a longer period.

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HEAD RESTRAINTS

Adjusting the head restraints

To raise: pull the head restraint upward.

To lower: press the button and push the

head restraint downward.

You can reduce the risk of spinal

injury and whiplash by adjusting the

head restraint to a height at which it is cen-

tered roughly at ear level.

Removal

1. Pull up the head restraint, continuing

until it is at maximum extension

2. Press the button and remove the head

restraint at the same time.

Installation

1. Press the button and at the same time

insert the head restraint in the reception

points

2. Adjust the head restraint.

To avoid possible violation of traffic

laws, never retract the head res-

traints unless the rear seats are empty.

Always ensure that the head restraints are

raised before transporting passengers in

the rear seat.

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SAFETY BELTS STEERING WHEEL

Drive with your safety belt on

Even though there is an airbag, always fasten

your seat belt before driving off, because air-

bags are designed to enhance the effective-

ness of the safety belts, not to replace them.

To fasten

Make sure you hear the lock engage in the

belt buckle.

The warning lamp – Fasten safety

belts – lights up for several seconds

or until after the safety belts are

fastened.

To release

1. Press the red button in the belt buckle

2. Hold the belt

3. Guide the belt back into its reel.

Safety belt height adjustment

Use the height adjustment mechanism to

adapt the safety belt to the ideal position

for your own body:

Press the button and at the same time push

the entire unit upwards or downwards.

Also observe the instructions on adjusting

the seats on page

33.

If the safety belts are damaged or

stretched in an accident: have the

safety belt system replaced by your MINI

Dealer and the belt anchors checked, other-

wise the safety function can no longer be

guaranteed. If a child-restraint system was

in the vehicle during an accident, consult

the manufacturer's instructions regarding

replacement.

To adjust the steering wheel height

1. Push the locking lever downward

2. Adjust the desired steering wheel posi-

tion

3. Pull the lever back in.

Do not adjust the steering wheel

while the vehicle is moving, other-

wise unexpected movement could increase

the risk of accident.

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MIRRORS

Adjusting exterior mirrors

1 Switch for choosing between the left and

right mirror

2 Switch for 4-way adjustment

Manual adjustment

The mirrors can also be adjusted manually:

Press the edge of the lens.

Electric heating*

Both mirrors are heated automatically

when the ignition key is in position 2.

Interior rearview mirror

To reduce glare from vehicles behind you

when you are driving at night:

Tilt the lever forward.

Illuminated vanity mirror

From ignition key position 1:

1. Fold down the sun visor

2. Fold the cover panel upwards.

Sun visors

Can be swung sideways.

Interior mirror, automatic dimming*

This mirror dims automatically as required.

The mirror becomes clear again when you

engage reverse gear or select position R on

the selector lever.

Keep the photocells free and clean to

ensure that the mirror functions perfectly.

There is one photocell in the mirror frame;

the other is on the back of the mirror.

Do not cover the area between the

inside rearview mirror and the wind-

shield, and do not place stickers or toll tags

on the windshield in front of the mirror.

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AIRBAGS

1 Side airbags in seatback on the driver

and passenger side – front

2 Head airbags on the driver and passen-

ger sides for both rows of seats –

front/rear

3 Front airbags on the driver and passen-

ger sides

Protective effect

The front airbags supplement the safety

belts by providing additional protection for

the driver and front passenger in the event

of a frontal collision in which the protec-

tion afforded by the belts alone may no

longer be sufficient.

When needed, the head and side airbags

help to furnish protection in the event of

side impact.

Each of the side airbags is designed to help

support the seat occupant's upper body.

For information on sitting posture, refer to

page 33.

The airbags do not deploy in response

to minor collisions, rear impacts and

certain kinds of vehicle rollover.

Even when all safety guidelines are

observed, there is a small residual risk that

passengers will sustain facial, hand or arm

injuries in isolated instances. The ignition

and inflation noise may induce a mild tem-

porary hearing loss in sensitive individuals.

Do not apply adhesive materials to

the cover panels of the airbags, cover

them or modify them in any other way. Do

not fit covers, cushions or other items to

the front seats that have not been specially

approved for seats with side airbags. Do

not hang clothing, e.g. jackets, over the

backrests. Do not attempt to remove the

airbag restraint system from the vehicle. In

the event of malfunctions, immobilization

or use, i.e. triggering, of the airbag restraint

system in accordance with its intended

function, commission a MINI Dealer with

the inspection, repair or disassembly. Do

not make any changes yourself to the indi-

vidual components and wiring. This

includes the padded covers of the steering

wheel, instrument panel and the roof sup-

ports, as well as the sides of the roofliner

and the original backrest covers on the

front seats. Do not attempt to remove or

dismantle the steering wheel. In view of

the applicable safety regulations, arrange

for your MINI Dealer to dispose of the air-

bag generators. Unprofessional attempts

to service the system could lead to failure

in an emergency or undesired airbag acti-

vation, either of which could result in per-

sonal injury. Do not touch the individual

components directly after the system has

been triggered, as otherwise there is a dan-

ger of burns.

At all times, occupants should sit

upright and be properly restrained,

infants and small children in appropriate

child-restraint systems, larger children and

adults using the safety belts. Never let an

occupant's head rest near or on a head air-

bag because the inflating airbag could

cause serious or fatal injury. A child which

is not properly restrained could place his or

her head on or near the airbag.

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AIRBAGS TRANSPORTING CHILDREN SAFELY

Indicator lamp

The indicator lamp on the instru-

ment panel shows the airbag sys-

tem status starting from ignition

key position 1.

System operational:

>The indicator lamp comes on briefly.

System malfunction:

>The indicator lamp does not come on

>The indicator lamp fails to go out after

the engine has been started, or it comes

on during normal driving.

A system defect could prevent the airbags

from deploying in response to a severe

impact occurring within the system's nor-

mal triggering range.

Have the airbag system checked as soon as

possible by your MINI Dealer.

Children younger than 12 years of age or

smaller than 5 ft / 150 cm must be trans-

ported in suitable child-restraint system.

Otherwise there is an increased risk of

injury in the event of an accident.

Commercially-available child-restraint sys-

tems are designed to be secured with a lap

belt or with the lap belt portion of a combi-

nation lap/shoulder belt. Improperly or

inadequately installed restraint systems

can increase the risk of injury to children.

Always read and follow the instructions

that come with the system.

If you use a child-restraint system with a

tether strap:

Your vehicle has one of two different types

of child-restraint anchor fittings on the

back of the rear seats, see arrows 1 or 2.

Depending on the location selected for

seating in the rear passenger area, attach

the tether strap to the corresponding

anchorage point to secure the child-

restraint system.

Adjust the tether strap according to the

child-restraint manufacturer's instructions.

Anchor fitting 1 is shown above.

Anchor fitting 2 is shown in the next

column.

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TRANSPORTING CHILDREN SAFELY

Both seating positions are fitted with a

head restraint. Lift the head restraint and

pass the tether strap between the head res-

traint and the seat back. It is recommended

to readjust the head restraint into the low-

est possible position.

Adjust the tether strap according to

the child-restraint manufacturer's

instructions. Before installing any child-res-

traint system, please read the following:

Never install a rearward-facing child-res-

traint system in the front passenger seat of

this vehicle.

Your vehicle is equipped with an airbag

supplemental restraint system for the front

passenger. Because the backrest on any

rearward-facing child-restraint system –

of the kind designed for infants under

1 year and 20 Ibs. / 9 kg – would be within

the airbag's deployment range, you should

never mount such a device in the front pas-

senger seat, since the impact of the airbag

against the child-restraint's backrest could

lead to serious or fatal injuries.

If it is necessary for a child – not an infant –

to ride in the front seat, certain precautions

should be taken. First, move the passenger

seat as far away from the instrument panel

as possible. This important precaution is

intended to maximize the distance

between the airbag and the child. Older

children should be tightly secured with a

safety belt, after they have outgrown a

booster seat that is appropriate for their

age, height and weight. Younger children

should be secured in an appropriate for-

ward-facing child-restraint system that has

first been properly secured with a safety

belt. Never install a rearward-facing child-

restraint system in the front passenger

seat.

We strongly urge you to carefully read and

comply with the instructions for installa-

tion and use provided by the child-

restraint's manufacturer whenever you use

such a device.

Be sure that all occupants – of all ages –

remain properly and securely restrained at

all times.

According to accident statistics, children

are safer when properly restrained in the

rear seats than in the front seating positi-

ons.

All rear seats in your vehicle conform to the

guidelines defined in SAE J1819, an indus-

try recommended practice for securing

child-restraint systems in motor vehicles.

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TRANSPORTING CHILDREN SAFELY

Child seat security

All of the rear belt retractors and the front

passenger's safety belt can be locked for

mounting and securing child-restraint

systems.

Information regarding this is located near

the buckle latch of each safety belt.

To lock the belt

Pull the entire length of the belt from the

belt retractor. Allow the reel to retract the

belt somewhat and engage the buckle,

then tighten the belt against the child-res-

traint system.

The retraction mechanism is now locked.

To unlock the belt

Release the buckle, remove the child-

restraint system and allow the belt retrac-

tor to reel the belt completely in.

LATCH child-restraint system

Open the cover.

The illustration is an example showing the

mounts for the LATCH, Lower Anchors and

Tethers for CHildren, child-restraint moun-

ting system at the right rear.

The system is also available at the left rear

position.

Canadian models only:

The LATCH anchorage points are identified

by buttons, see illustration.

Always follow all manufacturer's

instructions and observe all safety

precautions when installing the LATCH

child-restraint system.

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VEHICLE MEMORY

How the system functions

No doubt you have often reflected on how

great it would be if you could configure

your vehicle's various adjustment settings

to meet your own personal requirements.

In developing this vehicle, the manufac-

turer of the MINI has incorporated a num-

ber of options that your MINI Dealer can

program to reflect your individual prefer-

ences.

What the system can do

Your MINI Dealer can provide you with

details on the capabilities of the Vehicle

Memory system.

Examples for Vehicle Memory:

>Automatic locking after starting to drive,

see page

>Selective central locking system, see

pages 24, 25

>Automatically opening the sliding/tilt

sunroof, see page

>Convenience opening, see pages 24,

25, 26

>Delayed lighting shut off, "Follow-me-

home" lamps, see page 52

>Daytime driving lamps, see page 52

>Speed-dependent windshield wipers, see

page 55

>Acoustic ignition key warning,

see page

>Fuel consumption display, see page 61

>Temperature display, see page 61

>Volume control PDC, see page 66

>Acoustic alarm for starting PDC

activation, see page 66

This symbol alerts you to Vehicle

Memory functions in the Owner's

Manual

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IGNITION LOCK

0 Steering locked

1 Steering unlocked

2 Ignition switched on

3 Starting the engine

0 Steering locked

The key can be inserted or removed in this

position only.

To lock the steering:

1. Remove the key

2. Turn the steering wheel slightly to the

left or right until the lock engages.

A sound alarm goes off if the key

remains in the ignition after opening

the driver's door.<

You can have this function activated/

deactivated by your MINI Dealer.<

Vehicles with Continuously Variable

automatic Transmission (CVT):

Do not move the selector lever from

position P until the engine is running.

Your vehicle is equipped with an interlock.

Therefore, the ignition key cannot be

turned to position 0 and removed until the

selector lever is in position P – Interlock.

1 Steering unlocked

Individual electrical accessories are ready

for operation.

You will find that it is often easier to turn

the ignition key from position 0 to

position 1 when you move the steering

wheel slightly to help disengage the lock.

2 Ignition switched on

All electrical accessories are ready for oper-

ation.

3 Starting the engine

Vehicles with manual transmission:

Step on the clutch when starting the

vehicle. A lockout prevents the engine from

starting if the clutch is not depressed.

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STARTING THE ENGINE

Do not allow the engine to warm up with

the vehicle at a standstill. Move off imme-

diately at a moderate engine speed.

Do not allow the engine to run in

enclosed spaces. The exhaust gases

contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and

colorless, but highly toxic gas. Breathing

the exhaust gases poses an extreme health

risk, and can lead to unconsciousness and

death.

Do not leave the vehicle unattended with

the engine running. This is a safety hazard.

When driving, standing at idle or parking

the vehicle, take care to avoid contact

between the hot exhaust system and flam-

mable materials – e.g. hay, leaves, grass,

etc. Such contact could lead to a fire, result-

ing in serious personal injury and property

damage.

Starting

When starting the engine, do not press the

accelerator pedal.

Do not actuate the starter for too

short a time. Do not turn it for more

than approx. 20 seconds. Release the igni-

tion key immediately when the engine

starts.

Extended starting attempts, characterized

by excessively frequent or long periods

with the starter engaged, can lead to dam-

age in the catalytic converter.

If the engine does not start on the first

attempt, for instance if the engine is very

hot or cold:

>When starting the engine, press the gas

pedal down halfway.

When first starting the engine at very low

temperatures – from +5 7 / –15 6:

>When starting the engine, press the gas

pedal down halfway

>For the initial start attempt, allow the

starter to remain engaged somewhat

longer, approx. 10 seconds.

Manual transmission

1. Engage the parking brake

2. Put the manual gearshift lever in neutral

3. Press the clutch pedal

4. Start the engine.

Continuously Variable automatic

Transmission (CVT)*

1. Press the footbrake

2. Put the selector lever in position P or N

3. Start the engine.

Move the selector lever to position P

and engage the parking brake before

leaving your vehicle with the engine run-

ning.

Do not leave the vehicle unattended with

the engine running. This is a safety haz-

ard.

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SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE PARKING BRAKE

You should never remove the ignition

key when the vehicle is in motion, as

the steering lock could engage.

When you leave the vehicle, always remove

the ignition key and engage the steering

lock.

When you park on downward slopes,

engage the parking brake.

Manual transmission

Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.

Continuously Variable automatic

Transmission (CVT)*

Engage selector lever position P, turn the

ignition key to position 1 or 0.

The parking brake is designed primarily to

prevent the vehicle from rolling when it is

parked. It operates against the rear wheels.

To engage

Lever automatically locks in position.

The warning lamp in the instrument cluster

comes on when the ignition key is in

position 2, see page

16.

To release

1. Pull up slightly

2. Press the button

3. Push the lever downwards.

If, in exceptional circumstances, it

should be necessary to engage the

parking brake while the vehicle is in

motion, do not pull the lever with excessive

pressure. Keep your thumb pressed against

the release button while carefully pulling

the lever up to apply moderate pressure.

Excessive pressure can lead to overbraking

and loss of traction, i.e. fishtailing, at the

rear axle.

The brake lamps do not come on when the

parking brake is engaged.

Vehicles with manual transmission:

Always engage the parking brake when

parking on hills and inclined surfaces, as

first gear or reverse may not provide ade-

quate resistance to rolling.

Vehicles with CVT:

Place the selector lever in P.

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MANUAL TRANSMISSION

The manual gearshift lever neutral plane

lies in the gear plane of the 3rd / 4th gear.

When shifting from each gear into Neutral,

the manual gearshift lever springs back

automatically into the gearshift lever neu-

tral plane.

6-speed transmission*

When changing gear in the 5th/6th

gear plane, press the gearshift lever

to the right to prevent inadvertently shift-

ing to a gear of the 3rd/4th gear plane.

Reverse

Before selecting reverse gear, ensure the

vehicle is stationary; then, fully depress the

clutch pedal and pause briefly before mov-

ing the gearshift lever into position.

5-speed transmission:

Press the gearshift lever to the right and to

the back.

6-speed transmission:

Press the gearshift lever towards the left.

Thereby overcome the slight resistance and

press forward.

As you do this, the backup lamps will turn

on automatically when the ignition key is

in position 2.

Do not hold the vehicle in place on

slopes by slipping or "riding" the

clutch. Use the parking brake instead.

Riding the clutch causes the clutch assem-

bly to wear out sooner.

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CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT)*

You can drive with a continuously variable

shifting CVT. In addition, you can also shift

manually.

When you move the selector lever from the

D position to the right into the M/S + –

range, the performance-oriented shift pro-

grams of the CVT are engaged. Steptronic

enters the manual selection mode and

executes the desired shift whenever you

tap the selector lever in the direction

indicated by + or –.

Whenever you want to use automatic

again, just move the selector lever toward

the left to position D.

Under normal operating conditions, fuel

consumption is lowest when driving in

position D.

Selector lever positions

P R N D M/S + –

Range selection

Inadvertent engaging of certain selector

lever positions is prevented by a lock.

Press the button on the front side of the

selector lever knob. The lock is released.

While the vehicle is stationary, and

before shifting out of P or N, press the

brake pedal in order to disengage the selec-

tor lever lock mechanism – Shiftlock.

If the engine speed is too high when the

vehicle is at a standstill, the selector lever is

also blocked to protect the transmission.

Hold the brake pedal down until starting

off. Otherwise the vehicle will "creep" when

a drive position is engaged.

To prevent the vehicle from starting

off on its own, always move the

selector lever to position P and engage the

parking brake before getting out of your

vehicle with the engine running.

Do not leave the vehicle unattended with

the engine running. This is a safety haz-

ard.

If the selector lever is not placed in

position P when the vehicle is parked,

the position display of the selector lever

stays on. This can lead to battery dis-

charge.

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P Park

Select "P" only when the vehicle is com-

pletely stopped. The transmission locks to

prevent the rear wheels from turning.

R Reverse

Select "R" only when the vehicle is com-

pletely stopped.

N Neutral

Select "N" only if your journey is inter-

rupted for a long period.

D Drive – CVT driving position

This position is designed for driving under

all normal operating conditions.

Kickdown

In "kickdown" mode, you achieve maxi-

mum acceleration and maximum speed in

position D.

Press the accelerator pedal past the

increased resistance point at the full-throt-

tle position.

M/S + – Manual mode and

Sport program

Switch from D into M/S + –:

Activates the Sport program and displays

SD in the gear indicator in the speedome-

ter.

>Press briefly:

CVT shifts from the Sport program to the

manual mode

>Press selector lever briefly towards +:

Transmission shifts upwards

>Press selector lever briefly towards – :

Transmission shifts back.

1 to 6 appear in the gear indicator.

The transmission will only execute upshifts

and downshifts that will result in a plausi-

ble combination of vehicle speed and

engine rpm. For instance, downshifts that

would result in excessive engine speed are

not executed.

Switching from M/S + – into the selector

lever positions P, R and N and switching

from manual mode back into the Sport pro-

gram is only possible via D.

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CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT)*

Available displays

P R N D SD 1 2 3 4 5 6 EP

Electronic transmission control module

If there is a malfunction in the transmission

system, EP appears in the display.

All selector lever positions can still be

selected. In positions for driving forward:

the vehicle can now only be driven with a

limited gear selection.

Avoid high engine loads. Proceed to

the nearest MINI Dealer.<

Do not work in the engine compart-

ment when a drive gear – forward or

reverse – is engaged. If you do this, the

vehicle could move.<

Jump-starting and towing, refer to

pages 124, 126.<

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PARKING LAMPS/LOW BEAMS SIGNAL/HEADLAMP FLASHER

Switching on the parking lamps

Turn to the first position. The front, rear

and side vehicle lighting is switched on.

Parking light on one side, see following

column.

Switching on the low beams

Turn to the second position. With the low

beams on and with the ignition switched

off, only the parking lamps will remain on.

"Follow me home" lamps

If you switch off the engine with the low

beams on, and then switch off the low

beams, they remain lit for a set length of

time.

You can have this function set by

your MINI Dealer.<

Switching on the standing lamps

For parking, you can activate lights on one

side of the vehicle. Observe local laws.

In ignition key position 0:

Move the lever into the relevant turn signal

indicator position.

"Lights on" warning

If the lights have not been switched off and

the ignition key is in position 0, an acoustic

signal sounds for a few seconds when you

open the driver's door to remind you that

the lights have not been switched off.

Daytime driving lamps*

If you desire, the light switch can be left in

the second position:

When the ignition is switched off, the

external lighting is also switched off.

You can have this function set by

your MINI Dealer.

1 Turn signal indicator – green indicator

lamps and periodic clicking sound from

the relay

2 High beams/Headlamp flasher – blue

indicator lamp

To signal briefly

Press the lever up to but not beyond the

point of resistance.

If the blinking of the indicator lamp

and the clicking from the relay are

both faster than normal: one of the turn

signal indicators has failed.

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INSTRUMENT LIGHTING FOG LAMPS INTERIOR LAMPS

To control the instrument lighting, press

the button.

To increase the illumination intensity

Keep the button pressed until the desired

brightness is reached.

To decrease the illumination intensity

Press the button briefly.

With each brief pressing of the button, the

illumination intensity is reduced in steps.

When the parking lamps/low beams are

switched on:

Briefly press the switch upwards or down-

wards.

Briefly press once again to switch off.

Fog lamps*

Fog lamps switched on:

Green light-emitting diode in the

switch lights up.

The fog lamps are deactivated whenever

the high beams are switched on.

The interior light is controlled automatically.

Switching the interior lamps on and

off manually

Press button 1 briefly.

Permanently turn off interior light:

Press button 1 until the interior light comes

on briefly.

To reverse this condition, repeat the proce-

dure.

Footwell and cargo area lamps

These lamps are controlled in the same way

as the interior light.

Switching the reading lamps on and off

Press button 2.

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LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES WASHER/WIPER SYSTEM

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) installed

behind translucent lenses serve as the light

source for many of the controls and dis-

plays in your vehicle. These light-emitting

diodes are related to conventional lasers,

and legislation defines them as light-emit-

ting diodes, Class 1.

Do not remove the protective lens

and avoid staring directly at the unfil-

tered beam for several hours, as inflamma-

tion of the iris could result.

0 Wipers parked

1 Intermittent operation or rain sensor

2 Normal wiper speed

3 Fast wiper speed

4 Brief wipe

5 Clean windshield and headlamps

Intermittent operation

– Not on vehicles with rain sensor –

The interval time for the wipers is depen-

dent on the vehicle speed.

Rain sensor*

The rain sensor is located on the wind-

shield, directly in front of the interior rear-

view mirror.

When the rain sensor is activated, the

windshield wipers are automatically con-

trolled depending on the amount of water

or snow landing on the windshield.

To activate the rain sensor:

From ignition key position 1:

Lever in position 1.

The wipers move across the windshield

once.

To deactivate the rain sensor:

Put lever in position 0.

Switch the rain sensor off when pass-

ing through an automatic car wash.

Failure to do so could result in damage

caused by undesired wiper activation.

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WASHER/WIPER SYSTEM

Normal wiper speed

The wiper speed is automatically set to

interval operation when the car is stopped.

Not on vehicles with rain sensor.

You can have this function activated/

deactivated by your MINI Dealer.

Fast wiper speed

When the vehicle is stationary, the wipers

switch automatically to normal wiper

speed.

Not on vehicles with rain sensor.

You can have this function activated/

deactivated by your MINI Dealer.

Cleaning windshield and headlamps*

The system sprays washer fluid against the

windshield. The wipers are automatically

activated for a brief period.

When the vehicle lighting is on, the head-

lamps are also cleaned at appropriate inter-

vals.

Do not use the washers if there is any

danger that the fluid will freeze on

the windshield. If you do so, your vision

could be obscured. For this reason, use an

antifreeze agent, see page

94.

Do not use the washers when the reservoir

is empty, since this could cause damage to

the washing pump.<

Heated windshield washer jets*

The windshield washer jets are heated

automatically when the ignition key is in

position 2.

Rear window wiper

6 Intermittent operation:

Turn the cap to position 6.

The rear window wiper moves across the

window a number of times before

switching to intermittent operation

Cleaning the rear window

7 Intermittent operation:

Turn the cap to position 7 and hold in

place

8 In lever position 0:

Turn the cap to position 8 and hold in

place

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CRUISE CONTROL*

Do not use cruise control on twisting

roads, when high traffic density pre-

vents driving at a constant speed, when the

road surface is slick, e.g. from snow, rain or

ice, nor when the road surface is loose,

e.g. from rocks or sand.

To activate the system

From ignition key position 1:

Press button 2.

The indicator lamp in the instrument clus-

ter lights up.

Cruise control is active.

To maintain and store speed or to

accelerate

The vehicle maintains and stores any

desired speed when driving above approx.

20 mph / 30 km/h and, for manual trans-

missions, when the selector lever is in 3rd

gear or higher.

Press button 3.

The system maintains and stores the cur-

rent vehicle speed. Every time you tap the

button, the speed increases by approx.

1 mph / 2 km/h.

Press and hold button 3.

The vehicle accelerates without pressure on

the accelerator pedal. When you release

the button, the system maintains and

stores the current speed.

If, on a downhill gradient, the engine

braking effect is not sufficient, the

controlled speed may be exceeded. Speed

can drop on uphill grades if the engine out-

put is insufficient.

To decelerate

Press button 4.

If you are already driving with active cruise

control, the speed is decreased by approx.

1 mph / 2 km/h every time you briefly tap

the button.

Press and hold button 4.

With the cruise control active, the system

automatically reduces the throttle opening

to slow the vehicle. When you release the

button, the system maintains and stores

the current speed.

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CRUISE CONTROL*

To cancel the cruise control

When the system is activated, press

button 2.

The indicator lamp stays lit.

You can use the cruise control again as

required.

In addition, cruise control is canceled auto-

matically

>when the brakes are applied

>when you apply pressure to the clutch

pedal, or when you move the CVT selec-

tor lever from D to P, N or R

>or if the cruise speed is either exceeded

or not met for an extended length of

time, for example if you press the accel-

erator pedal and exceed the stored

speed.

To continue cruise control

Press button 1.

The vehicle accelerates to and maintains

the last speed stored. If you turn the igni-

tion key to position 0, the stored speed is

deleted and the system is deactivated.

To deactivate the system

Press button 2 repeatedly until the indica-

tor lamp goes out.

The stored speed is cleared.

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ODOMETER TACHOMETER FUEL GAUGE

1 Trip odometer

To set to zero:

With ignition key in position 1, press the

button until the trip odometer is at zero.

2 Odometer

You can activate the displays shown in the

illustration, with the ignition key in

position 0, by pressing the button in the

instrument cluster.

Do not operate the engine with the needle

in the red overspeed zone of the gauge.

To protect the engine, the power is reduced

when you approach a certain engine speed

in this sector.

In the speedometer

If the indicator light 1 begins to be lit con-

tinuously, there are approx. 2.1 gallons /

8 liters of fuel in the tank.

Fuel tank capacity:

approx. 13.2 gallons / 50 liters.

When you switch on the ignition, the indi-

cator lamp lights up briefly to confirm that

the system is operational.

If the angle of the vehicle varies, for exam-

ple when you are driving in mountainous

areas, the needle may fluctuate slightly.

Refill the gas tank early. If you drive

to the last drop of fuel, engine func-

tions are not guaranteed and damage can

occur.

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FUEL GAUGE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE

In the navigation system

Please also comply with the instruc-

tions in the previous section.

If the indicator light 1 changes from orange

to red, there are approx. 2.1 gallons /

8 liters of fuel in the tank.

Low temperature

The needle is at the bottom or on the right

of the range.

The engine is still cold. Drive at moderate

engine and vehicle speeds.

Center position

Normal operating temperature of the

engine.

High temperature

As soon as there is a deviation from the

center position upwards or to the left:

Drive moderately and at low engine speed.

If necessary, switch off the engine and

allow it to cool down.

Checking coolant level, see page

96.

1 Red indicator lamp

When you switch on the ignition, warning

lamp 1 comes on briefly to confirm that the

system is operational.

Lights up while driving:

Engine is too hot. Switch off the engine

immediately and allow it to cool down.

Navigation system option

Coolant temperature warning

lamp in tachometer lights up while

driving:

Engine is too hot. Switch off the engine

immediately and allow it to cool down.

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SERVICE INTERVAL DISPLAY CLOCK COMPUTER*

Remaining distance for service

The displays shown in the illustration appear

for a few seconds when the ignition key is in

position 1 or after the engine is started.

The next service due appears in miles / kilo-

meters with the message "inspection"

and/or "oil service", together with the dis-

tance remaining before the next scheduled

service displayed in miles / km. The com-

puter bases its calculations of the remaining

distance on your driving style in the period

immediately preceding your data request.

A flashing message and a – in front of the

number mean that the service interval has

already been exceeded by the distance

shown on the display. Please contact your

MINI Dealer for an appointment.

For more information on the Service inter-

val display, see page

98.

Settings

From ignition key position 1:

Left button: hours

Right button: minutes.

Move forward in increments:

Press the button

fast forward:

Press and hold the button.

Changeover from 24-hour to 12 -hour

mode:

Press both buttons at the same time for

approx. 5 seconds.

Mode selection

With the ignition key in position 1 and

higher, you can use the button in the turn

signal indicator lever to retrieve informa-

tion from the computer for display in the

tachometer. By pressing the button briefly,

you can call up a new function for display.

The displays appear in the following order:

Outside temperature, cruising range, aver-

age fuel consumption, average vehicle

speed.

Starting with ignition key position 1, the

last active setting is displayed.

If the vehicle is equipped with a navi-

gation system, you will find more

information on the computer in the naviga-

tion system Owner‘s Manual.

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COMPUTER*

Outside temperature

If the vehicle is equipped with a tachome-

ter, but not with a computer, the tempera-

ture is always displayed.

You can have the units 6 or 7 set

by your MINI Dealer.

Range

The computer bases its calculations for the

cruising range on the driving style and on

the remaining fuel in the tank.

If the range displayed is less than

35 miles / 50 km be sure to refuel,

otherwise engine functions are not guaran-

teed and damage could occur.

Average speed –

Average fuel consumption

Press the button in the turn signal indicator

lever for a longer period.

The displayed average speed value and

consumption value are recalculated.

Any time spent when the vehicle is station-

ary and the engine is shut off is ignored for

the calculation.

You can have other units set by your

MINI Dealer.

AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL PLUS TRACTION (ASC+T)*

The concept

This system optimizes vehicle stability and

traction, especially when just starting off,

when accelerating or when cornering.

ASC+T recognizes the danger present in

traction loss and will increase driving sta-

bility and traction by reducing the engine's

output and, if necessary, by applying the

brakes to the front wheels. ASC+T is opera-

tional each time you start the engine.

The laws of physics cannot be

repealed, even with ASC+T. An appro-

priate driving style always remains the

responsibility of the driver. Avoid using the

additional safety margin provided by the

system as an excuse for taking unnecessary

risks.

Do not make any modifications to the

ASC+T system. Allow only authorized tech-

nicians to perform service procedures on

the ASC+T.

Indicator lamp

The indicator lamp on the instru-

ment cluster will go out shortly

after the ignition has been

switched on, see pages

16, 17.

If the indicator lamp flashes:

ASC+T controls the drive and braking

forces.

If the indicator lamp fails to go out

after the engine is started, or if it

comes on during normal driving and stays

on:

The system is defective or was turned off

using the button.

The described stabilizing operations are no

longer available.

You can, however, drive the vehicle nor-

mally without ASC+T.

In the event of a malfunction, please see

your MINI Dealer, see pages

16, 17.<

Switch off the ASC+T

Briefly press the switch.

The indicator lamp stays lit.

When driving with snow chains or to "rock

free" in snow, it can be helpful to switch off

the ASC+T for a brief period.

To maintain vehicle stability, always

drive with the ASC+T switched on

whenever possible.

Switch the ASC+T back on

Briefly press the switch once again.

Indicator lamp goes out.

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DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC)*

The concept

This system maintains driving stability

even in critical driving situations.

The system optimizes vehicle stability dur-

ing acceleration and when starting from a

full stop, as well as optimizing traction. In

addition, it recognizes unstable vehicle

conditions, such as understeering or over-

steering, and, as far as is possible within

the laws of physics, helps keep the vehicle

on a steady course by reducing the rpms

and by brake applications to the individual

wheels.

The DSC is operational every time you start

the engine. DSC contains the functions

Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic

Brake Force Distribution (EBD), and ASC+T.

The laws of physics cannot be

repealed, even with DSC. An appro-

priate driving style always remains the

responsibility of the driver. We therefore

urge you to avoid using the additional

safety margin of the system as an excuse

for taking risks.

Do not make any modifications to the DSC

system. Allow only authorized technicians

to perform service procedures on the

DSC.

Indicator lamp

The indicator lamp on the instru-

ment cluster will go out shortly

after the ignition has been

switched on, see pages

16, 17.

If the indicator lamp flashes:

DSC controls the drive and braking forces.

If the indicator lamp fails to go out

after the engine is started, or if it

comes on during normal driving and stays

on:

The system is defective or was turned off

using the button.

The described stabilizing operations are no

longer available.

The vehicle will remain completely opera-

tional, however, without DSC.

In the event of a malfunction, please see

your MINI Dealer, see pages

16, 17.<

To switch off the DSC

Briefly press the switch.

The indicator lamp stays lit.

When driving with snow chains, it may be

effective to switch off the DSC for a brief

period.

To maintain stability, always drive

with the DSC switched on whenever

possible.

To switch DSC back on

Briefly press the switch once again.

Indicator lamp goes out.

FLAT TIRE MONITOR

The concept

The tire inflation pressure is determined

from the signals of the ABS sensors.

The system provides an alert whenever the

tire inflation pressure drops below the

pressure in any other tire.

Requirement

So that the system can "familiarize" itself

with the correct inflation pressure, please

do the following:

1. Check the tire inflation pressure in all

tires

2. Compare them with the inflation pres-

sure table, see page

86, and adjust the

pressures if necessary

3. Initialize the system.

Check the tire inflation pressure reg-

ularly and correct it if necessary, see

page

85.<

Flat tire

The indicator lamp in the instru-

ment cluster informs you by flash-

ing when the tire inflation pressure

of a tire deviates from the "learned" values.

In addition, an acoustic signal is sounded.

>Vehicles with Run Flat tires, see notes on

pages

85, 88, 116

>Vehicles with normal tires, see notes on

pages 85, 112.

The Flat Tire Monitor cannot alert you

to severe and sudden tire damage

caused by external factors. Another factor

which the Flat Tire Monitor does not recog-

nize is the balanced and very gradual pres-

sure loss that takes place in all tires over an

extended period of time.

Malfunctions

As long as there is still a malfunction, the

yellow indicator lamp on the instrument

cluster will stay lit up.

The indicator lamp also lights up in the

event of a system malfunction.

Please contact your MINI Dealer in these

cases.

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FLAT TIRE MONITOR

Initializing the system

Only initialize the system if the inflation

pressure has been corrected or changed,

e.g. after a tire change.

1. Ignition key in position 2

2. Press the button long enough for the

yellow indicator lamp in the instrument

cluster to light up for a few seconds

3. Start the engine.

After a few minutes driving time, the Flat

Tire Monitor sets the current inflation pres-

sure in the tires as the target values to be

monitored.

Do not initialize the system when

snow chains are fitted. When driving

with snow chains, false alarms can occur or

pressure losses might not be detected.

In the following situations false

alarms can also occur under certain

circumstances or the detection of inflation

pressure loss can be delayed:

>When driving on roads covered with

snow or on other slippery road surfaces

>With a sporty driving style – slip at the

driven wheels, high lateral accelera-

tions.

PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC)*

The concept

The PDC assists you when you back into a

parking space. A signal tone tells you the

current distance to an object behind your

vehicle. To do this, four ultrasonic sensors

in the rear bumper measure the distance to

the nearest object.

The sensors on each side have a range of

approx. 2 ft / 60 cm, the middle sensors

one of approx. 5 ft / 1.5 m.

The system starts to operate automatically

about one second after you select reverse

with the ignition key in position 2.

Wait for this one second before you

drive backwards.

PDC is deactivated when you shift away

from Reverse.

You can have a signal tone set by your

MINI Dealer as a confirmation that

PDC has been activated.

Acoustical signals

The distance to an object is indicated by a

tone sounding at intervals. As the distance

between vehicle and object decreases, the

intervals between the tones become

shorter. A continuous tone indicates the

presence of an object less than 8 in / 20 cm

away.

The warning signal is canceled after

approx. three seconds if the distance to the

object remains constant during this time,

for instance if you are moving parallel to a

wall.

System malfunctions will be indicated by a

continuous high-pitched tone when the

system is activated the first time. Please

have your MINI Dealer resolve the problem.

Volume control

The volume of the Park Distance Control

signal can be adjusted from level 1 – soft –

to level 6 – loud.

The volume can be set by your MINI

Dealer.

Even with PDC, final responsibility for

estimating the distance between the

vehicle and any objects always remains

with the driver.

Even when sensors are involved, there is a

blind spot in which objects cannot be de-

tected. Recognition of some objects can be

beyond the limits of physical ultrasonic

measurement, for example with towing

bars or hitches or with thin or wedge-

shaped objects. Moreover, low objects that

have already been detected – such as a curb

edge – can disappear out of the range of

the sensors before a continuous tone

sounds.

Loud sources of sound outside and inside

your vehicle can drown the PDC signal

tone.

Keep the sensors clean and free of ice

or snow in order to ensure that they

will continue to operate effectively.

Do not apply high pressure spray to the

sensors for a prolonged period of time.

Always maintain a distance which is

greater than 4 in / 10 cm.

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AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM*

1 Air onto the windshield and onto the

side windows

2 Air for the upper body area 69

3 Air for the front and rear footwells

4 Temperature 68

5 Windshield heating 68

6 Blower for air supply 68

7 Air conditioner 68

8 Air distribution 68

9 Recirculated air mode 68

10 Rear window defroster 68

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM*

Air supply

You can select blower speeds

from 1 to 4. Position 0: fan is

turned off. The button for recir-

culated air mode fully blocks the

supply of air from outside.

Heating and ventilation operate as of

position 1.

Temperature

Turn to the right – red – to

increase the temperature of the

passenger compartment.

Rapid heating: turn to the

extreme right. Then select a pleasant inte-

rior temperature.

Air distribution

Air distribution in upper body

region , upper body region

and footwell , footwell ,

footwell and windows , and

windows .

All intermediate positions are possible, see

illustration and overview on page

67.

Rear window defroster

Rear window defroster switched

on:

Indicator lamp lights up.

As long as the indicator lamp is lit, the

heating operates at high power output –

rapid defrosting.

Indicator lamp goes out.

The heating continues to run with reduced

power output and then switches itself off

automatically.

Windshield heating*

Windshield heating switched on:

Indicator lamp lights up.

As long as the indicator lamp is

lit, the heating operates at high power out-

put – rapid defrosting.

Indicator lamp goes out.

The heating continues to run with reduced

power output and then switches itself off

automatically.

Air conditioning

Air conditioner switched on:

Indicator lamp lights up.

The air is cooled and dehumidi-

fied and – depending on the temperature

setting – rewarmed.

After the engine start, the windshield may

fog over briefly.

When the air conditioner is operat-

ing, condensation is formed which

then exits under the vehicle. Traces of con-

densed water on the ground are therefore

normal.

Recirculated air mode

Supply of outside air into the

vehicle is blocked:

Indicator lamp lights up.

The air within the vehicle is recirculated.

Do not run the recirculated air mode

for longer than approx. 30 minutes,

as otherwise the air quality in the interior

will deteriorate.

If the windows fog up in the recircu-

lated air mode, turn the recirculated

air mode off and if necessary increase the

air supply.

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AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM*

Draft-free ventilation

Air supply for the upper body area:

Button 1: air outlets can be opened and

closed by turning.

The points indicate the position in each

case.

Nozzle 2: air vent direction is controlled by

turning.

Particle filter

The particle filter removes dust and pollen

from the incoming air.

Your MINI Dealer will replace it during rou-

tine maintenance. A substantial reduction

in the air supply indicates that the filter

must be replaced before scheduled mainte-

nance.

Defrosting and demisting windows

1. Set the rotary blower speed control for

the airflow rate to position 4

2. Turn the rotary temperature control

completely to the right – red

3. Rotary control for air distribution in posi-

tion

4. To defrost the rear window: switch on

the rear window defroster and, if

required, the windshield heating.

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL*

1 Air onto the windshield and onto the

side windows

2 Air for the upper body area 72

3 Air for the front and rear footwells

4 Rear window defroster and windshield

heating 71

5 Interior temperature sensor – please

keep clear and unobstructed

6 Recirculated air mode 71

7 Air conditioner 68

8 Automatic air distribution and supply 71

9 Switching the automatic climate control

on/off 71

10 Temperature 71

11 Display for temperature and air

supply 71

12 Blower for air supply 71

13 Defrosting and demisting the wind-

shield and side windows 69

14 Individual air distribution 72

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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL*

Automatic air distribution and supply

Automatic program (AUTO):

Indicator lamp lights up.

Automatic adjustment of the air distribution

and supply, and adaptation of the specified

temperatures to external influences, i.e. out-

side temperature and sunlight.

In the automatic program (AUTO), the air

conditioner is activated automatically.

Switching the automatic climate

control on/off

The blower, heating and air condi-

tioner are switched off.

To switch the automatic climate control on

again: Press any button of the automatic

climate control.

Air conditioning

Air conditioner switched on:

Indicator lamp lights up.

The air is cooled and dehumidified and –

depending on the temperature setting –

rewarmed.

In the automatic program (AUTO), the air

conditioner is activated automatically.

After the engine start, the windshield may

fog over briefly. Switching on the air condi-

tioner reduces condensation on the windows.

Condensation forms in the air condi-

tioner system during operation, and

then exits under the vehicle. Traces of con-

densed water on the ground are therefore

normal.

Recirculated air mode

Supply of outside air into the vehi-

cle is blocked: Indicator lamp lights

up.

The air within the vehicle is recirculated.

In the automatic program (AUTO) in hot

weather conditions, the recirculated air

mode is activated temporarily to enable

faster cooling.

Do not run the recirculated air mode

for longer than approx. 30 minutes,

as otherwise the air quality in the interior

will deteriorate.

If the windows fog up in the recircu-

lated air mode, turn the recirculated

air mode off and if necessary increase the

air supply.

Rear window defroster and windshield

heating*

Rear window defroster and wind-

shield heating switched on:

Indicator lamp lights up.

As long as the indicator lamp is lit, the

heating operates at high power output –

rapid defrosting.

Indicator lamp goes out.

The heating continues to run with reduced

power output and then switches itself off

automatically.

Temperature

Setting the temperature:

Move or turn the wheel in the

appropriate direction to increase

the temperature step by step.

The figures in the display provide a general

indication of interior temperature. When

you start the vehicle, the system ensures

that the selected temperature is achieved

as quickly as possible and then maintained.

Permanent heating with maximum

power output at temperature selec-

tion HI. Permanent cooling at LO.

Air supply

Press the left or right half of the

button: the air supply varies.

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL*

Defrosting and demisting windows

Press the button briefly.

The indicator lamp flashes.

Ice and condensation are removed from the

rear window/windshield and side

windows.

The rear window defroster/windshield

heating is switched on automatically. It can

be switched off again separately.

Press the button for a longer period.

Only air to the windshield.

Individual air distribution

Combine the air distribution

yourself. This switches off the

automatic program.

Draft-free ventilation

Air supply for the upper body area:

Button 1: air outlets can be opened and

closed by turning.

The points indicate the position in each

case.

Vent 2: change the direction of the airflow

by swiveling.

Particle filter/activated-charcoal filter

The particle filter removes dust and pollen

from the incoming air. The activated-char-

coal filter provides additional protection by

filtering gaseous pollutants from the out-

side air.

Your MINI Dealer replaces this combined

filter as a standard part of your scheduled

maintenance. A substantial reduction in

the air supply indicates that the filter must

be replaced before scheduled maintenance.

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GLOVE COMPARTMENT ASHTRAY/BEVERAGE HOLDER

LIGHTER/12 V POWER SUPPLY

To open:

Pull the handle.

The light goes on.

To close:

Fold the door up.

To prevent injury in the event of an

accident, close the glove compart-

ment immediately after use.

Ashtray

The ashtray is located in one of the bever-

age holders in the center console.

In the rear, an ashtray can also be fitted in

the beverage holder at the end of the cen-

ter console.

Beverage holders

There are two beverage holders at the front

of the center console. Another is located at

the end of the center console.

From ignition key position 1:

Press the cigarette lighter in.

Remove as soon as the lighter jumps back

out.

Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter

by the knob only. Holding or touching

it in other areas could result in burns.

Cigarette lighter socket/12 V power

supply

Suitable for attaching power supplies for

flashlights, car vacuum cleaners, etc., up to

a rating of approx. 200 Watts at 12 Volts.

Avoid damaging the socket with plugs of

different shapes or sizes.

The 12 V power supply is also used for sup-

plying the compressor of the MINI Mobility

System.

CARGO AREA COVER FOLDABLE REAR BACKREST

When the tailgate is opened, the cargo area

cover is also raised.

Never place any heavy or hard objects

on the cargo area cover, otherwise

occupants could be injured during braking

maneuvers.

Removal

To load bulky luggage, the compartment

cover can be removed.

1. Remove the retaining straps on the tail-

gate.

2. Pull the cargo area cover out towards

the rear.

To unlock and fold

1. Pull lever

2. Fold the rear backrest forwards.

When folding the backrest back into

its original position always ensure

that the catch engages securely. A loose

backrest might fail to prevent cargo from

entering the passenger compartment dur-

ing sudden braking or evasive maneuvers,

posing a potential hazard to occupants.

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LOADING CARGO

Stowing cargo

>Place heavy cargo as far forward as possi-

ble – directly behind the backrests – and

as low as possible.

>Cover sharp edges and corners

>Do not pile objects higher than the top

edge of the backrest

>For very heavy cargo when the rear seat

is unoccupied, fasten each safety belt in

the opposite buckle. This provides addi-

tional stabilization for the rear backrests.

Securing the load

>Secure smaller and lighter items using

the cargo area net* or elastic straps

>For large, heavy items, see your MINI

Dealer for load-securing devices*. Lash-

ing eyes are provided at the inner corners

of the cargo area for attaching these

load-securing devices

>Comply with the information enclosed

with the load-securing devices.

LOADING CARGO ROOF-MOUNTED LUGGAGE RACK*

Always position and secure the load

carefully. If you do not, it can endan-

ger the passengers during braking or eva-

sive maneuvers.

Do not exceed the permissible gross weight

and axle load, see page

132, otherwise the

vehicle's operating safety is no longer

assured and you are in violation of the law.

Do not stow heavy or hard objects in the

passenger compartment without first

securing them. Otherwise they would be

thrown around during braking and evasive

maneuvers and endanger the occupants.

When loading a roof-mounted lug-

gage rack, ensure that there is suffi-

cient space for the movement of the slid-

ing/tilt sunroof and that no objects

protrude into the swiveling area of the tail-

gate, as otherwise damage can occur.

Do not secure the roof-mounted lug-

gage rack to the trim panels/strips:

the lack of a secure hold could lead to dam-

age or accidents.<

Special roof-mounted luggage racks

for your MINI are available as acces-

sories from your MINI Dealer.<

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