2005 MINI Hardtop 2 Door key

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ELECTRIC POWER WINDOWSFrom ignition key position
1:
Press the switch upwards.

The window closes until you release the
switch.
Watch the closing process to ensure that no one is injured.<
After the ignition has been switched off:You can continue using the electric power
windows for a limited period as long as no
one opens either 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. Other
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wise children could operate the power win
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dows and injure themselves.<
Convenience operationFor convenience operation using the
remote control refer to page
26, for opera
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tion via the door lock refer to page
27.
To initialize power windows
If the battery is disconnected, e.g. for changing batteries or vehicle storage,
reinitialize the power windows. Otherwise
the windows will not be lowered when the
door is opened.<
1. Close the doors2. Close both windows3. Hold both switches of the power win
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dows up for approx. one second.
In the event of a system malfunction, please contact your MINI Dealer.<
Power windows in the MINI ConvertibleTo open:>Press button briefly:

The rear windows open automatically.

Pressing the switch again stops the oper
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ation>Press the button:

The rear windows open until the switch
is released >Hold the button pressed:

The rear windows open completely; then
the front windows open.To close:Press the button.

The windows close until the switch is
released.

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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATIONCONTROLS DATA INDEX
GLASS SUNROOF, ELECTRIC
*
To raiseFrom ignition key position
1:
>Press the switch or>push the switch backwards to the resis
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tance point.To open and close
Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained for the opening path of
the glass sunroof; otherwise damage can
occur. When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the ignition key from the lock and
remember to close the doors. Otherwise
children could operate the convertible top
and injure themselves.<
From ignition key position
1:
1. Push the switch in the desired direction
until you feel resistance, and hold in this
position2. Release the switch when the desired
sunroof position has been reached.
Do not use force to close the glass sunroof in its raised position, as dam
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age to the mechanism could result. for a limited period as long as no one opens
either of the doors.

If a door is opened during operation, the
opening/closing process stops immedi
-
ately.
Automatic opening and closing From ignition key position
2:
To open:Push the switch back past the point of
resistance:

The sunroof opens completely.To close:1. Press the switch past the pressure point:

The sunroof closes to the raised position
2. Press the switch again and keep it
depressed:

The sunroof closes completely.
Touching the switch briefly during opening
and closing stops the movement immedi
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ately.

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GLASS SUNROOF, ELECTRIC
*
ROLLER SUN BLIND
*
Trap protectionIf, while closing, the glass sunroof encoun
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ters resistance within roughly the last 8
in /
20
cm, the closing procedure is interrupted
and the roof reopens.
Despite the trap protection, be extremely careful that the travel path
of the sunroof is not obstructed whenever
it is closed. Otherwise, it is not guaranteed
that the closing procedure will be inter
-
rupted, for instance if the obstructions
offer very little resistance.

You can disable the trap protection by
pressing the switch past the pressure point
and holding it. When closing the sunroof
from the raised position, ensure that the
travel path of the sunroof is not obstructed
since the trap protection is not active in
this position. remote control refer to page
26, for opera
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tion via the door lock refer to page
27.
Manual opening and closing In the event of an electrical malfunction,
you can also open and close the glass sun
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roof manually:1. Slide the cover panel towards the inte
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rior and remove it
2. Use an Allen key to turn the glass sun
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roof in the direction required.
1 Opening
1. Press the button in the handle, 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 forwards2. Engage the handle in the device,
arrow
2.

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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATIONCONTROLS DATA INDEX
FOLDING ROOF
CONVERTIBLE TOP
Opening and closingFrom ignition key position
1:
1To close:

Press button
1
2To open:

Press button
2 until the desired position
or the end position has been reached.
The folding roof can be operated up to a road speed of 75
mph
/
120
km/h.<
Power convertible top So that you can get the most enjoyment
out of your MINI Convertible, please
observe the following tips:>It is recommended that you close the
convertible top whenever the vehicle is
parked.

The closed convertible top not only pro
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tects the vehicle interior from damage
due to unforeseen bad weather, but also
provides a certain degree of protection
against theft>Even when the convertible top is closed,
keep valuable items in the locked lug
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gage compartment or in the lockable
glove compartment>Do not mount any roof rack systems on
the convertible top>To avoid damage, do not operate the
convertible top at temperatures below
14
7/
–10
6.
Do not leave the convertible top folded for more than one day if it is
wet, to prevent permanent damage from
moisture. Do not place any objects on the
convertible top, as they could otherwise fall
off while the convertible top is being oper
-
ated and result in damage or personal
injury.<
Only operate the convertible top when the vehicle is at a standstill.
Otherwise, the procedure cannot be carried
out or it will be interrupted. -
ing procedure is completely finished
can lead to damage or personal injury.

Do not reach into the convertible top mech
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anism during the opening or closing proce
-
dure. Keep children away from the swivel
-
ing area of the convertible top while it is in
operation.

To close the power side windows while the
vehicle is in motion, always close the rear
windows first or all four windows at the
same time. Otherwise the windows will not
close tightly if the vehicle is being driven at
higher speeds.<

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CONVERTIBLE TOPOpening and closing1To close2To open
To conserve battery power, if possible operate the convertible top only
while the engine is running.

Before closing the convertible top, remove
any foreign objects from the windshield
frame. They could prevent the convertible
top from closing.

The loading aid must be locked and the lug
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gage compartment cover must be in its
lower position, refer to page
86.<
In ignition key position 1 or higher, with the
vehicle at a standstill:1. Observe the safety precautions
described above2. Press the corresponding button for con
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vertible top operation in order to open
the folding roof. Pressing the button
again opens the convertible top.
The side windows open when the button for convertible top operation
is pressed.<
Once the opening procedure is finished and
the indicator lamp has gone out, press and
hold the button for more than two seconds
to close the windows again. During the
closing procedure, the folding roof is also
closed.
If the convertible top is left open for a longer period of time, it may be nec
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essary to support the first automatic clos
-
ing procedure manually.

If the convertible top stops just before the
closing procedure is finished, press against
the front convertible top frame from out
-
side in order to support the closing proce
-
dure while the button is pressed until the
procedure continues automatically.<
Indicator lamps>The indicator lamp lights up during con
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vertible top operation until the opening
or closing procedure is completely fin
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ished>The indicator lamp flashes after the but
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ton has been released:

The opening or closing procedure is not
yet completely finished.

The procedure can be continued in the
desired direction by pressing the appro
-
priate button>The indicator lamp flashes rapidly. The
convertible top cannot be operated:

The luggage compartment cover is not in
its lower position, refer to page
86, or the
loading aid is not correctly locked, refer
to page
86.

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CONVERTIBLE TOPTo close 1. Place both hands on the convertible top
on the respective side frame2. Lift out both sides at the same time, and
swing the convertible top forward onto
the cowl
3.
Pry out the cover from the center of the roof by using a screwdriver at the
marked locations
4. Insert the special Allen key from the
onboard tool kit into the designated
recessTo close the folding roof:5. Press the Allen key in the direction of
arrow
1
6. Turn the Allen key in the direction of
arrow
2
To close the convertible top completely:7. Continue to turn the Allen key until the
convertibe top is locked in place.
The closing procedure must be com
-
pletely finished. Otherwise, damage
or injury could result. repaired.<

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SEAT HEATING
*
STEERING WHEEL
MIRRORS
The temperatures of the seat cushions and backrests are controlled.Press once for each temperature level.To switch off:Press the button for a longer period.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving; other
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wise unexpected movement could increase
the risk of accident. -
tion
3. Pull the lever back in.
Outside mirror adjustment1 Switch for 4-way adjustment 2 Switch for choosing between the left and
right mirror 3 To fold the mirrors in and out
*
Manual adjustmentThe 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.
The mirrors can be folded in up to a speed of 20
mph
/ 30 km/h.<

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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATIONCONTROLS DATA INDEX
MIRRORS
VEHICLE MEMORY
Interior rearview mirror To reduce glare from vehicles behind you
when you are driving at night:Turn the knob.Illuminated vanity mirror From ignition key position
1:
1. Fold down the sun visor2. Fold the cover panel upwards.Sun visorsCan be swung sideways.An additional sun visor is provided on the
driver's side to better protect the driver
from being blinded.
Interior mirror, automatic dimming* While the vehicle is being driven forward,
these mirrors dim light through an infi
-
nitely variable range depending on the
light's incidence. Two photocells in the
interior rearview mirror serve this purpose.
One is positioned on the underside of the
mirror frame, while the other is slightly off
-
set on the back of the mirror.In order for the photocells to work opti
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mally, keep them clean and do not cover
the area between the interior rearview mir
-
ror and the windshield. Do not place stick
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ers or toll tags on the windshield in front of
the mirror.
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
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turer of the MINI has incorporated a num
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ber of options which can be programmed
specifically for your vehicle. 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 if none of the vehicle
doors are opened, refer to page
26
>Automatic locking after starting to drive,
refer to page
28
>Selective central locking system, refer to
pages
26, 27
>Convenience operation, refer to
pages
26, 27
>'Follow-me-home' lamps, refer to
page
57
>Daytime driving lamps, refer to page
58
>Speed-dependent windshield wipers,
refer to page
60