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INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPS

Green: for your information
Turn signal indicators
Flashes when turn signal indicator
is on.
Rapid flashing: the system is defective.
More information on page 52
Cruise control
*
Lights up when the cruise control is
activated: operation via the multi-
function steering wheel.
More information on page 56
Blue: for your information
High beams
Comes on when the high beams
are on or the headlamp flasher is
actuated. More information on page 52
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CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM OPENING AND CLOSING – FROM OUTSIDEThe conceptThe 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 controlThe 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 OUTSIDE1Unlocking and opening the tailgate
2Locking 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 unlock1. 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 tailgateHold 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 securePress button 2.
The hazard warning system flashes once.
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OPENING AND CLOSING – FROM OUTSIDETo 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 systemsExternal 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 operationYou 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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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 systemWhen 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 –
or
turn the ignition key to position 1.<
Indicator lampAlarm 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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SAFETY BELTS STEERING WHEEL Drive with your safety belt onEven 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 fastenMake 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 release1. Press the red button in the belt buckle
2. Hold the belt
3. Guide the belt back into its reel.
Safety belt height adjustmentUse 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 height1. 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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VEHICLE MEMORY How the system functionsNo 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 doYour 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 26
>Selective central locking system, see
pages 24, 25
>Automatically opening the sliding/tilt
sunroof, see page 29
>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 45
>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 66This symbol alerts you to Vehicle
Memory functions in the Owner's
Manual<
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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 transmissionTurn 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 engageLever 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 release1. 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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