2005 MINI Hardtop 2 Door key

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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATIONCONTROLS DATA INDEX
TACHOMETER
SERVICE INTERVAL DISPLAY
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.
Remaining distance for serviceThe distance remaining before the next
scheduled service is displayed in miles
/
kilometers for a short period with the igni
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tion key in position 1 or higher. The display
also indicates whether an engine oil service
and/or an inspection is due.
The onboard computer bases its calcula
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tions of the remaining distance on your
driving style in the period immediately pre
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ceding your data request. The remaining
distance display counts backwards in steps
of 35
miles / 50
km to the next service. A
flashing message and a minus sign in front
of the display that again begins counting
forwards mean that the service interval has
been exceeded.
Please schedule an appointment with your
MINI Dealer or a workshop that has spe
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cially trained personnel working in accor
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dance with the specifications of your MINI
manufacturer.For more information on the service inter
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val display, refer to page
112
.

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ONBOARD COMPUTER
*
Mode selectionFrom ignition key position
1, you can use
the button in the turn signal indicator lever
to retrieve information from the onboard
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, range, average con
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sumption and current consumption, aver
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age speed and current speed.From ignition key position
1, the most
recently selected setting is displayed.
If the vehicle is equipped with a navi
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gation system, you will find more
information on the onboard computer in
the Owner's Manual for Navigation Sys
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tem.<
Outside temperature If the vehicle is not equipped with an
onboard computer, only the outside tem
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perature is displayed.
You can have the unit of measure set to 7 or
6.<
Ice warning If the outside temperature falls below
approx. 37
7 / 3
6, the onboard com
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puter automatically switches to the outside
temperature display.

In addition, an acoustic signal can be heard
and the display flashes for a short time.
The ice warning does not exclude the possibility that surface ice can form
at temperatures above 37
7 / 3
6, e.g. on
bridges and shaded roads.<
With navigation system option:The temperature is displayed in the status
line of the navigation system, refer to the
Owner's Manual for Navigation System.Current vehicle speedIf the vehicle is not equipped with an
onboard computer, only the current speed
is displayed.With the ignition key in position
1 or
higher, you can use the button in the turn
signal indicator lever to switch the display
from outside temperature to current speed
and vice versa.
RangeThe display shows a range estimate based
on the available fuel. The amount of fuel
remaining in the tank is measured, and the
range is estimated from your driving style
over the last 20
miles
/ 30 km.
If the range displayed is less than 35 miles
/ 50 km, be sure to refuel;
otherwise engine functions are not guaran
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teed and damage could occur.<

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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATIONCONTROLS DATA INDEX
AIRBAGSProtective effectThe 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 pro
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tection in the event of side impact. Each of
the side airbags is designed to help support
the seat occupant's upper body. The corre
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sponding side/head airbag in the MINI Con
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vertible or the head airbag in the MINI sup
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ports the head.The airbags are designed to not be trig
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gered in certain types of collisions, e.g. in
minor accidents, certain kinds of vehicle
rollover and rear impact.For information on the ideal seating posi
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tion, refer to page
41.
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. Do not
touch the individual components directly
after the system has been triggered, as oth
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erwise there is a danger of burns. In the
event of malfunctions, deactivation or
deployment of the airbag restraint system,
have the system checked, repaired or disas
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sembled only by a MINI Dealer or a work
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shop with specially trained personnel work
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ing in accordance with the specifications of
the MINI manufacturer and having the nec
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essary permits for handling explosive
devices. Unprofessional attempts to service
the system could lead to failure in an emer
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gency or undesired airbag activation, either
of which could result in personal injury. -
vided on the sun visors.Airbag system operational
The warning lamp in the display elements shows the status of the
entire airbag system and the seat
belt tensioners starting from ignition key
position 1. The warning lamp goes out after
several seconds.
Airbag system malfunctioning >The warning lamp does not come on
starting from ignition key position
1
>The warning lamp stays lit>The warning lamp lights up while driv
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ing.
In the event of a malfunction, have the airbag system checked immedi
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ately. Otherwise, there is a risk that the sys
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tem will not function as intended in
response to a severe impact occurring
within the system's normal triggering
range.<

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PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC)
*
The conceptThe 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.
PDC is a parking aid that can identify objects if they are approached slowly,
as is generally the case when parking.
Avoid driving towards objects rapidly; due
to underlying physical principles, the sys
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tem may otherwise alert you too late for
you to take evasive steps. 2, the sys
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tem starts to operate automatically about
one second after you select reverse gear or
place the selector lever in position R.
Wait for this one second before you drive backwards.<
The system is deactivated when you shift
away from Reverse.
You can have a signal tone set as a confirmation that PDC has been acti
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vated. 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.MalfunctionA continuous high-pitched tone will sound
during initial activation. The system is mal
-
functioning. Have the system checked.Volume controlThe volume of the Park Distance Control
signal can be adjusted from level
1, soft, to
level
6, loud.You can have this function set.<
System limitations
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
detected. 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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CIGARETTE LIGHTER, 12 V POWER SUPPLY 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 as a power socket 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.
When the vehicle is equipped with a MINI
Mobility System, the 12 V socket is also for
supplying the compressor.
12 V socket in the luggage compart
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ment* of the MINI
Convertible
The socket is located in the luggage com
-
partment on the left-hand side of the rear
panel, arrow.If the vehicle is equipped with a MINI
Mobility System, the 12 V socket is also for
supplying the compressor.

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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT IN THE MINI CONVERTIBLE
LOADING CARGO
Loading aidWhen the convertible top is closed, you can
load the vehicle more easily by releasing
the convertible top and folding it up.1. Release the convertible top using the
handles, arrows 12. Lift the convertible top, arrow 23. Fold back the handles and place them on
brackets
3.
Lock the handles in place again com
-
pletely so that the convertible top
can be operated.<
Expanding the luggage compartment volumeYou can enlarge the luggage compartment
volume when the convertible top is closed. 1. Fold the convertible top upwards, refer
to Loading aid2. Remove the luggage compartment cover
from the brackets, arrow 1, and engage
it on the upper support pins, arrow 2.
Move the luggage compartment cover to its lower position again so
that the convertible top can be operated.<
Through-loading system To be able to transport larger objects, the
rear backrest can be folded.1. Unlock the catch for the rear backrest
with an ignition key or master key, refer
to Manual release in the MINI Convert
-
ible on page
30
2. Pull the lever to release the catch3. Fold the backrest forward.
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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MINI MOBILITY SYSTEM
*
Pumping in liquid sealant 1. Shake the filling canister2. Screw the filling hose onto the filling
canister3. Unscrew the dust protection cap from
the valve of the defective tire4. Screw out the valve core with the valve
remover. The valve remover is located in
a package with the filling hose.
Place the valve core and valve remover only on clean surfaces.<
5. Remove the cap from the filling hose6. Push the filling hose onto the tire valve
7. Hold the filling canister with the cap
down and squeeze.

Squeeze the entire contents of the canis
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ter into the tire
8. Remove filling hose9. Screw valve core into the tire valve with
the valve remover.
In the event of a lost or dirty valve core you will find another valve core
in a package with the filling hose.

Please remember that the liquid canister
must be replaced every four years if the
equipment has not been used.<
Reinflating the tire1. Screw hose
1 with manometer onto the
tire valve
2. Connect plug
3 to the cigarette lighter
socket in the vehicle interior, refer to
page
82
3. Ignition key in position
1:
Turn on compressor
2
4. Inflate the tires to at least
26 psi /
180
kPa, but not to more than 36
psi /
250
kPa.

To check the current air pressure, shut
off the device for a short time.
Do not run the compressor for longer than 6 minutes, otherwise
the device will overheat and possibly be
damaged.<

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OVERVIEW REPAIRSOPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
MINI MOBILITY SYSTEM
*
If an air pressure of
26 psi
/
180
kPa cannot be reached,
unscrew the hose
1 and drive back and
forth about
33 ft / 10
m so that the liq
-
uid sealant is distributed in the tire.
Afterwards repeat the procedure.

If an air pressure of 26
psi / 180
kPa is
still not reached, the tire is too badly
damaged. Please contact the nearest
MINI Dealer.<
5. Turn off compressor
2
6. Unscrew hose
1 from the tire valve
7. Store the MINI Mobility System back in
the vehicle.
The instructions for using the MINI Mobility System are also given on the
equipment.<
Distributing liquid sealantImmediately drive for approx. 10
minutes,
so that the liquid sealant is uniformly dis
-
tributed.
Do not exceed a speed of 40
mph
/
60 km/h.

If possible do not drive at a speed lower
than 10
mph
/ 20
km/h.<
Checking tire inflation pressure 1. After driving for approx. 10
minutes, pull
over at a suitable location
2. Screw hose with manometer back onto
the tire valve3. Check the tire inflation pressures.
The tire inflation pressure must be at least 18
psi / 130
kPa. If it is not,
do not continue driving.<
If 18
psi / 130
kPa are displayed:
4. Ignition key position 1:

Turn on compressor 2. Correct the tire
inflation pressure to the specified value,
refer to the tire inflation pressure table
on page
98
5. Replace the tire as soon as possible.
The use of the MINI Mobility System may be ineffective with tire damage
larger than approx.
1/6 in / 4 mm. Please
contact the nearest MINI Dealer if the tire
cannot be made drivable with the MINI
Mobility System.<
Driving on
Do not exceed the permitted maxi
-
mum speed of 50
mph
/ 80
km/h;
otherwise an accident could happen.<
Replace the defective tire as soon as possible and have the new wheel/tire
assembly balanced. Have the MINI Mobility
System refilled.<
Tire change setWhen changing a tire, always observe the
safety measures and the procedure for
changing tires starting on page
125
.
In case of a flat tire the tire change set is not needed due to the availabil
-
ity of the MINI Mobility System.<