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KEYS
Depending on the equipment fitted, your
MINI has up to three key variations:
1 Master key with remote control and
battery
If the battery is discharged, please
consult your MINI center. Battery
changing, see next column.
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2 Door and ignition key
This key can only be used to open the
doors mechanically
3 Spare key for storage in a safe place, such
as 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.
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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 center.
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Initializing the master key with remote
control
When you activate a master key with
remote control (replacement, 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
or
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 center. You
can also obtain replacement keys and
batteries there.
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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATIONCONTROLS DATA INDEX
SERVICE INTERVAL DISPLAY Remaining distance for serviceThe 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 or/
and OILSERVICE, together with the distance
remaining before the next scheduled
service. The computer bases its calculations
of the remaining distance on your driving
style in the period immediately preceding
your data request.
A flashing message and a "Ð" 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 center for an appointment.
For more information on the Service
Interval Display, see page 93.
Brake fluid changeYou can obtain a display of the number of
days remaining until the next due brake
fluid change, see page 92.
While the next due service is displayed,
press the button in the display element.
As of the due date of the brake fluid
change, the clock symbol also lights up in
the remaining distance display for Service,
see left column. Please contact your MINI
center for an appointment.
Periods of immobilization in which
the battery is disconnected are not
taken into account by the display.
For this reason, ensure that the brake fluid,
independent of the display, is replaced
every two years at the latest, see page 92.<
EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
Recirculation of air 65,
68
Reclining seat 31
Refueling 77
Remaining distance for
service 57
Remote control 23
battery 22
battery changing 22
initialization 22
Removing mist,
windows 66,
69
Removing window mist
air conditioner system 66
automatic climate
control 69
Replacement key 22
Reporting safety defects 9
Restraint system 38
Reverse gear 45, 47
Rod antenna 94
Roller sun blind, rear window
blind 30
Rubber parts 95
Run-flat tire, see Safety
tires 80,
84,
85,
110
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Safety belts 16,
31,
35,
95
adjusting 35
Safety lock buttons 26
Safety tires 80,
84,
110
winter tires 84, 85
Screwdriver 100
Seats 31
Securing cargo 72
Selector lever shiftlock 42,
46
Service and Warranty Booklet
(US models)/Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet
(Canadian models) 93
Service Interval Display 57, 93
Shiftlock 46
Side airbags 37
Side turn signal indicators
bulb replacement 102
Sitting 31
Sliding/tilt sunroof 29
convenience feature 25
safety function 30
Smoker's equipment
package 70
Snow chains 85
Space-saver spare tire
changing tires 106 Spare key 22
Spark plugs 124
Speed 120
Speeds 85
Split rear backrest 71
Spray jets 52
Standing lamps 49
bulb replacement 102
Starting 42
problems 43,
113,
114,
115
with a discharged
battery 113,
114
Steering lock 42
Storage, tires 84
Sun visors 36
Switches 12
Switching off, engine 43
Symbols 6
T
Tachometer 55
Tail lamps
bulb replacement 103
Tailgate 16,
27
manual unlocking 27
Tank capacity 77
Tank content, filling
capacities 123 Technical data 120
Technical modifications 96
Temperature
automatic climate
control 68
heating and climate
control 65
tires 83
Temperature display 59
engine coolant 56
Temperature layering 66,
69
Temperatures, high 77
The right tires 84
Third brake lamp
bulb replacement 104
Tire change
tire change set 106
Tire changes between axles 84
Tire failure 16
safety tires 110
space-saver spare tire 106
Tire inflation pressure 80, 85
Tires 80
all-season tires 85
break-in 76
changing 106
condition 82,
85
damage 82
