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Controls overview
Odometer, outside
temperature display,
clock
1 Outside temperature display and clock or
current speed
2 Odometer and trip odometer
3 Resetting the trip odometer
Units of measure
Select the respective units of measure, miles or
km for the odometer as well as 7 or 6 for the
outside temperature, page 57.
Outside temperature display, time
Setting the time, refer to page 60.
Outside temperature warning
When the displayed temperature sinks to
approx. +377/+3 6, a signal sounds and a
warning lamp lights up. There is an increased
risk of black ice.
Black ice can also form at temperatures
above +377/+3 6. Therefore, drive
carefully, e.g. on bridges and sections of road in
the shade; otherwise, there is an increased acci-
dent risk.<
Current vehicle speed
To have the current speed shown in the upper
display otherwise serving for the outside tem-
perature display and clock.
1. Press the button in the turn indicator lever
repeatedly until the current speed appears
in the lower display.
2. Wait for the speed display to automatically
move to the upper display.
The outside temperature then appears in the
lower display.
Odometer and trip odometer
Resetting the trip odometer
With the ignition switched on, press knob 3 in
the tachometer.
When the vehicle is parked
To display the time, outside temperature and
odometer briefly after the key is removed from
the ignition lock:
Press knob 3 in the tachometer.
Tachometer
Never operate the engine with the needle in the
red overspeed zone of the gauge. In this range,
the fuel supply is interrupted to protect the
engine.
Coolant temperature
A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and
therefore the engine, becomes too hot.
Check coolant level, refer to page 118.
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Fuel gauge
Fuel tank capacity
Approx. 13.2 US gallons/50 liters.
You can find information on refueling on
page 103.
If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period,
when you are driving in mountainous areas, for
example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.
Reserve
Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve zone
of approx. 2.1 gallons/8 liters, the remaining
indicator lamps change from orange to red,
arrow. The tachometer
displays the remaining
cruising range. An indicator lamp comes on
when the remaining range is less than approx.
30 miles/50 km.
If the range displayed is less than
30 miles/50 km, be sure to refuel; other-
wise, engine functions are not guaranteed and
damage could occur.<
Computer*
Displays in tachometer
Press the button in the turn indicator lever
repeatedly to call up various items of informa-
tion.
The following items of information are displayed
in the order listed:
> Cruising range
> Average fuel consumption
> Current fuel consumption
> Average speed
> Current vehicle speed
> MINI Convertible: always Open Timer
To set the corresponding units of measure, refer
to Formats and units of measure on page 57.
Cruising range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel. The range is calculated
on the basis of the way the car has been driven
over the last 18 miles/30 km and the amount of
fuel currently in the tank.
If the range displayed is less than
30 miles/50 km, be sure to refuel; other-
wise, engine functions are not guaranteed and
damage could occur.<
Average fuel consumption
Calculated for the time the engine has been run-
ning.
To reset average fuel consumption: press the
button in the turn indicator lever for approx.
2seconds.
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Current fuel consumption
Displays the current fuel consumption to allow
you to see whether your current driving style is
conducive to fuel economy with minimum
exhaust emissions.
Average speed
Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine
switched off are not included in the calculations
of average speed.
To reset average speed: press the button in the
turn indicator lever for approx. 2 seconds.
Current vehicle speed
To have the current speed shown in the upper
display otherwise serving for the outside tem-
perature display and clock.
1. Press the button in the turn indicator lever
repeatedly until the current speed appears
in the lower display.
2. Wait for the speed display to automatically
move to the upper display.
The outside temperature then appears in the
lower display of the computer.
Always Open Timer
If driving the MINI Convertible with its soft top
down, the driving times are displayed digitally
on the tachometer.
The following driving times are displayed:
1 Total driving time
2 Current driving time
To reset the display 2:
Press and hold the button in the turn indicator
lever or the "Reset trip odometer" button,
page 12, for approx. 2 seconds.
To reset the total driving time, contact your MINI
dealer.
Analog to Always Open Timer
The analog Always Open Timer indicates the
number of hours and minutes that you drove
with the convertible top down. A maximum of
6 hours and 59 minutes can be displayed.
The total driving time is displayed digitally in the
tachometer.
1 LED hour display
2 Minute display
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Settings and information
Operating principle
Certain settings and information are only avail-
able when the ignition is switched on, the vehi-
cle is at a standstill and the doors are closed.
1 Button for:
> Selecting display
> Setting values
> Confirming selected display or set values
> Calling up computer information 54
2 Calling up Check Control 61
3 Displaying vehicle check 62
4 Initializing the Flat Tire Monitor 66
Resetting the Tire Pressure Monitor 68
5 Setting formats and units of measure, reset-
ting to factory settings 58
6 Adjusting settings
> Confirmation signals when locking and
unlocking the vehicle 21
> Response during unlocking
procedure 19
> Automatic locking 23
> Pathway lighting 74
> Daytime running lights 75
> Triple turn signal activation 48
7 Setting the time 60
8 Setting the date 61
9 Exiting the menu
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Exiting displays
1. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator
lever repeatedly until "HOME" is displayed.
2. Press the button for a longer period.
The display again shows the outside tempera-
ture and the time.
Displays are also exited if no entries are made
for approx. 8 seconds.
Next setting or item of information
1. While in a setting or information item, briefly
press the button in the turn indicator lever
repeatedly until "NEXT" is displayed.
2. Press the button for a longer period.
The display changes directly to the next setting
or item of information.
Formats and units of
measure
To set the formats and units of measure. The set-
tings are stored for the remote control currently
in use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 18.
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 44.
2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis-
played.
3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6. Briefly presss the button repeatedly until the
display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow.
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> Fuel consumption: l/100 km, mpg,
km/l
*
> Distance covered: mls, km
> Time: 12h, 24h mode
> Date: danth dd.mm,
month/day mm/dd
> Temperature: 7, 6
7. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
8. Press the button briefly to change the for-
mat or unit of measure.
9. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
The settings are stored.
Resetting to factory settings
The settings for formats and units of measure
can be reset to the factory settings. The settings
are stored for the remote control currently in
use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 18.
1. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis-
played.
2. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
3. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
4. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
5. Briefly press button repeatedly until "RESET"
is displayed.
6. Press and hold the button until the display
changes to the first setting.
The settings are reset.
Service requirements
The remaining driving distance and the date of
the next scheduled service are briefly displayed
immediately after you start the engine or switch
on the ignition.
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The extent of service work required can be
read out from the remote control by your
MINI dealer.<
Displaying vehicle check
For certain maintenance operations, you can
view the respective distance remaining or due
date individually in the tachometer.
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 44.
2. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis-
played.
3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
corresponding symbol and "SERVICE INFO"
are displayed.
5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6. Briefly press the button to display the indi-
vidual service items, refer to the following
information.
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Possible displays
1 Button for selecting information
2 Engine oil
3 Front brakes
4 Rear brakes
5 Vehicle check
6 Roadworthiness test
7 Brake fluid
8 Exit display 57
9 Next setting or item of information 57
More information on the MINI Maintenance Sys-
tem can be found on page 119.
Clock
Setting the time
To set the 12h/24h mode, refer to Formats and
units of measure on page 57.
1. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis-
played.
2. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
3. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
4. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
5. Press the button to set the hours.
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6. Wait for the display to change to minutes.
7. Press the button to set the minutes.
8. Wait for the display to change.
The settings are stored.
Date
Setting the date
To set the dd/mm or mm/dd date format, refer
to Formats and units of measure on page 57.
1. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis-
played.
2. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
3. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
4. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
5. Press the button to set the day of the month.
6. Wait for the display to change to month.
7. Set the month and year in the same way.
8. Wait for the display to change.
The settings are stored.
Check Control
The concept
The Check Control monitors vehicle functions
and alerts you to any malfunctions in the sys-
tems monitored. Check Control messages
involve indicator or warning lamps in the dis-
plays and, in some circumstances, an acoustic
signal. To adjust the volume of the signal, refer
to the Owner's Manual for Radio.
Indicator and warning lamps can light up in var-
ious combinations and colors in the indicator
areas 1 and 2.
What to do in case of a malfunction
The meaning of each lamp in the event of a mal-
function and tips on how to respond are listed
starting on page 140.
Hiding Check Control messages
Press the button in the turn indicator lever.
Some Check Control messages are displayed
until the malfunctions have been rectified. They
cannot be hidden. If several malfunctions occur
at the same time, they are displayed in succes-
sion.
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Other Check Control messages are automatically
hidden after approx. 20 seconds, but remain
stored.
This symbol indicates that Check Control
messages have been stored. Check Control mes-
sages can be viewed whenever it is convenient.
Viewing stored Check Control messages
Stored Check Control messages can only be dis-
played if the driver's door is closed.
1. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis-
played.
2. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
3. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
corresponding symbol and "CHECK INFO"
are displayed.
4. Hold the button down.
If there are no Check Control messages, then
"CHECK OK" is displayed.
If a Check Control message has been stored,
the corresponding message is displayed.
5. Briefly press the button to check for other
messages.

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