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CONTENTS
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© 2006 Bayerische Motoren Werke
Aktiengesellschaft
Munich, Germany
Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the
written consent of BMW AG, Munich.
Order No. 01 41 0 012 950
US English VIII/06
Printed in Germany
Printed on environmentally friendly paper,
bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.NOTES About this Owner's Manual6
Additional sources of information6
Symbols used6
Your individual vehicle6
Editorial notice7
For your own safety7
Symbol on vehicle parts8
Service and warranty8
Reporting safety defects9
OVERVIEWCockpit12
Display elements13
Display elements with navigation system
or Cockpit Chrono Pack14
Indicator and warning lamps16
Multifunction steering wheel20
CONTROLSOpening and closing:
Keys24
Central locking system24
Opening and closing: from outside25
Opening and closing: from inside28
Tailgate29
Electric power windows31
Glass sunroof, electric33
Roller sun blind34
Convertible top with integrated sliding
sunroof35
Wind deflector40
Adjustments:
Safe seating position42
Seat adjustment43
Head restraints44
Entry to the rear45
Safety belts46
Seat heating47
Steering wheel47
Mirrors48
Vehicle Memory49
Transporting children safely50
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INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPSTechnology that monitors itselfThe system runs a check on the indicator
and warning lamps marked by
+ when you
turn the key in the ignition lock. They each
light up once for different periods of time.
If a malfunction should occur in one of
these systems, the corresponding lamp
does not go out after the engine is started
or it lights up while the vehicle is moving.
You will see below the correct way to react
to this.
Red: stop immediately
Battery charge current
+
The battery is no longer being
charged. Indicates a defective alter-
nator drive belt or a problem with the
charge circuit. Please contact your MINI
Dealer.
If the drive belt is defective, do not
continue driving. The engine could be
damaged due to overheating. When the
power-assist is deactivated, increased
steering effort is required.<
Engine oil pressure
+
The engine oil pressure is too low.
Pull over immediately and switch
off the engine. Please contact your MINI
Dealer.
Do not continue driving; otherwise,
the engine could be damaged
because of inadequate lubrication.<
Brake warning lamp
+
Lights up although the parking
brake is released. The brake fluid
level is too low. Before driving further, be
sure to comply with the information on
page120. Have the system checked imme-
diately.
Canadian models display this
warning lamp.
If equipped with a navigation system or
Cockpit Chrono Pack:
Coolant temperature warning
lamp in the navigation system or
Cockpit Chrono Pack+
Lights up while driving:
engine is too hot. Pull over to the side of
the road immediately, switch off the
engine and allow it to cool down, refer also
to page68. Have the system checked
immediately.
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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATIONCONTROLS DATA INDEX
SAFETY BELTS SEAT HEATING
* STEERING WHEEL
Damaged safety belts
If the safety belts are stressed or
damaged due to an accident: have
the belt system, including the seat-belt
tensioners, replaced and the belt anchor-
ages inspected. Have the necessary work
carried out only by a MINI Dealer or a work-
shop that has specially trained personnel
working in accordance with the specifica-
tions of the MINI manufacturer, otherwise
correct operation of these safety systems is
not ensured.<
Press once for each temperature level.
The highest preselected temperature is set
when two LEDs are lit.
To switch off:
Press the button for a longer period.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while the vehicle is moving; other-
wise unexpected movement could increase
the accident risk.<
Settings1. Push the locking lever downward
2. Adjust the desired steering wheel posi-
tion
3. Pull the lever back in.
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MIRRORSExterior mirrors
The front passenger's mirror is more
concave than the driver's mirror. The
objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. Do not gauge your dis-
tance from following traffic based on what
you see in the mirrors; otherwise there is
an increased risk of an accident.<
Adjusting1 Button for 4-way adjustment
2 Switch for choosing between the left and
right mirror
3 To fold the mirrors in or out
*
To adjust manually
The mirrors can also be adjusted manually:
Press the edge of the lens.To fold the mirrors in or out*Press button 3.
The mirrors can be folded in or out up to a
road speed of approx. 20 mph / 30 km/h.
This can be useful on narrow roads, for
example, or to reset the mirrors to their
correct positions after they have been
folded in.Automatic heating*Both mirrors are heated automatically
when the ignition key is in position 2.
Interior rearview mirror To reduce glare from vehicles behind you
when you are driving at night:
Turn the knob.Illuminated vanity mirror 1. Fold down the sun visor
2. Fold up the cover panel.Sun visorsCan be swung sideways.
An additional sun visor is provided on the
driver's side to better protect the driver
from being blinded.
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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATIONCONTROLS DATA INDEX
1 Air onto the windshield and onto the
side windows
2 Air for the upper body area81
3 Air for the front and rear footwells4Temperature80
5 Windshield heating
*
80
6 Air volume/Blower80
7 Cooling function808Air distribution80
9 Recirculated air mode80
10 Rear window defroster80
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
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AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMAir volume/Blower
You can select blower speeds
from 1 to 4. Position 0: blower is
switched off.
The heating, ventilation and air
conditioning operate in position 1 or
higher.
Temperature
Turn to the right, red, to increase
the temperature.
Turn to the left, blue, to decrease
the temperature.
Air distribution
Air distribution towards upper
body region , upper body
region and footwell , footwell
, footwell and windows ,
and windows .
Intermediate positions are possible, refer to
illustration and overview on page79.
Rear window defroster
The LED is lit when the rear win-
dow defroster is on.
The heater switches off auto-
matically after a short time.
Windshield heating*
The LED is lit when the wind-
shield heating is on.
The windshield heating switches
off automatically after a short time.
Cooling function
The LED is lit when the cooling
function is on.
The air is cooled and dehumidi-
fied and, depending on the temperature
setting, rewarmed.
Depending on the weather, the windshield
can fog up temporarily after the engine is
started.
When the cooling function is on, con-
densation forms which then exits
under the vehicle. Traces of condensed
water on the ground are therefore nor-
mal.<
Recirculated air mode
The LED is lit when the recircu-
lated air mode is on. Supply of
outside air into the vehicle is
blocked.
The air within the vehicle is recirculated.
If the windows fog up in the recircu-
lated air mode, turn the recirculated
air mode off and, if necessary, increase the
air supply. The recirculated air mode should
not be used constantly over a longer period
of time; otherwise the air quality in the
vehicle's interior will gradually deterio-
rate.<
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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATIONCONTROLS DATA INDEX
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMDraft-free ventilationButton 1: air outlets can be opened and
closed by turning.
The points indicate the position in each
case.
Nozzle 2: change the direction of the air
flow by swiveling.
MicrofilterThe integrated microfilter removes dust
and pollen from the incoming or recircu-
lated air.
Your MINI Dealer will replace it during rou-
tine maintenance. A substantial reduction
in the air supply indicates that the filter
must be replaced before scheduled mainte-
nance.
Defrosting and demisting windows 1. Set the rotary blower speed control for
the airflow rate to position 4
2. Turn the rotary temperature control
completely to the right, red
3. Turn the rotary switch for air distribu-
tion to position
By activating the cooling function, the
windows are demisted more quickly
4. Turn on windshield heating if necessary
5. To defrost the rear window: switch on
the rear window defroster.
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1 Air onto the windshield and onto the
side windows
2 Air for the upper body area84
3 Air for the front and rear footwells
4 Rear window defroster and windshield
heating
*
835 Interior temperature sensor, please keep
clear and unobstructed
6 Recirculated air mode83
7 Cooling function83
8 Automatic air distribution and
volume83
9 Defrosting and demisting the windshield
and side windows8410 Temperature83
11 Display for air temperature and air
volume83
12 Air volume/Blower, switching air con-
ditioner on/off83
13 Individual air distribution84
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
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