2007 MINI Hardtop 2 Door window

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At a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility
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1Microphone for voice command system*
and for telephone in hands-free mode*
2Indicator/warning lamp* for front passen-
ger airbags58
4Hazard warning flashers
5Speedometer12
6Audio CD drive
*
7Switching audio sources on/off and adjust-
ing volume
8Heating, air conditioner or automatic cli-
mate control
*
9Switches in center console
10Driving stability control systems
>ASC All-Season Traction Control
*54
>DSC Dynamic Stability Control
*54
11Sport button
*39 3
Reading lamps
*63
Color of ambient lighting
*63
Glass sunroof, electric
*26
Interior lamps62
Temperature65, 67
Recirculated-air mode65, 67
AUC automatic recirculated-air con-
trol
* and recirculated-air mode67
Air distribution for air
conditioner65
Air distribution to the
windshield
*67
Air distribution to the upper body
area
*67
Air distribution to the footwell
*67
Automatic air distribution and flow
rate
*67
Maximum cooling
*67
Cooling function
*65, 68
Defrosting windows
*66, 67
Rear window defroster65, 67
Windshield heating
*66, 68
Air flow rate65, 66
Seat heating
*30
Power windows26
Rear fog lamp
*62
Central locking system, inside22
Fog lamps
*62

Opening and closing
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5.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6.Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow.
7.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
8.Briefly press the button to select:
>
Press the button once to unlock
only the driver's door and the fuel filler
door.
Press the button twice to unlock the
entire vehicle.
>
Press the button once to unlock
the entire vehicle.
9.Press and hold the button until the display
changes. The setting is stored for the remote
control currently in use.
Convenient opening
Hold the button down.
The power windows are opened and the glass
sunroof
* is raised.
Convenient closing is not possible by
means of the remote control.<
Locking
Press the button.
Setting confirmation signals
To have the vehicle confirm when it has been
locked or unlocked.1.Switch on the ignition, refer to page35.
2.Briefly press the button in the turn indicator
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis-
played.
3.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
4.Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
5.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6.Briefly press the button to select, arrow:
> Confirmation signal during unlocking
> Confirmation signal during locking
7.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.

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8.Briefly press the button to select:
>
The hazard warning flashers light up dur-
ing unlocking/locking.
>
An acoustic signal sounds during unlock-
ing/locking.
>
The hazard warning flashers light up and
an acoustic signal sounds during unlock-
ing/locking.
>
The function is deactivated.
9.Press and hold the button until the display
changes. The setting is stored.
Switching on interior lamps
While the car is locked:
Press the button.
You can also use this function to locate your
vehicle in parking garages, etc.
Unlocking the tailgate
Press the button.
In order to avoid damage, make sure
there is sufficient clearance before open-
ing the tailgate.
A previously locked tailgate is locked again after
closing.
Before and after each trip, check that the tail-
gate has not been inadvertently unlocked.<
Malfunctions
The remote control may malfunction due to
local radio waves. If this occurs, unlock and lock
the car at the door lock with the integrated key.
If the car can no longer be locked with a remote
control, the battery in the remote control is dis-
charged. Use this remote control during an
extended drive; this will recharge the battery,
page18.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communications Commission regulations. Operation is governed
by the following:
FCC ID:
LX8766S
LX8766E
LX8CAS
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
>This device must not cause harmful interfer-
ence, 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 equipment.<
Using the door lock
You can set which parts of the car are unlocked,
page19.
Convenient operation
You can operate the windows and glass sun-
roof
* via the door lock.
Hold the key in the position for unlocking or
locking.
Watch during the closing process to be
sure that no one is injured. Releasing the
key stops the operation.<
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical malfunction, the
driver's door can be unlocked or locked by turn-

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Alarm system prepara-
tion package*
In vehicles with an alarm system preparation
package, LEDs are located on the tachometer. If
the vehicle is equipped with an alarm system,
the LEDs indicate the various functional states.
For more information on the alarm system, refer
to the separate Owner's Manual for the alarm
system.
Convenient access*
Convenient access enables you to enter your
vehicle without having to hold the remote con-
trol in your hand. All you need to do is wear the
remote control close to your body, e.g. in your
jacket pocket. The vehicle automatically detects
the remote control within the immediate vicinity
or in the passenger compartment.
Convenient access supports the following func-
tions:
>Unlocking/locking the vehicle
>Unlocking the tailgate separately
>Starting the engine
>Convenient operation
Functional requirement
>The vehicle or the tailgate can only be
locked when the vehicle detects that the
remote control currently in use is outside of
the vehicle.
>The vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked
again until after approx. 2 seconds.>The engine can only be started when the
vehicle detects that the remote control is
inside the vehicle.
>Doors and tailgate must be closed to be able
to operate the windows and glass sunroof.
Comparison to standard remote controls
In general, there is no difference between using
convenient access or pressing the buttons on
the remote control to carry out the functions
mentioned above.
Instructions on opening and closing are found
starting on page18.
Special features regarding the use of convenient
access are described below.
If you notice a brief delay while opening or
closing the windows or glass sunroof, the
system is checking whether a remote control is
inside the vehicle. Repeat the opening or closing
procedure, if necessary.<
Unlocking
Press button 1.
If a remote control is detected inside the car
after the vehicle is unlocked, the electric steer-
ing wheel lock is audibly released.
For convenient opening, press and hold
button1.
Locking
Press button 1.
For convenient closing, press and hold button 1.
Unlocking the tailgate separately
Press the button on the outside of the tailgate.

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If the vehicle detects that a remote control
has been accidentally left inside the
locked vehicle's cargo area after the tailgate is
closed, the tailgate will reopen. The hazard
warning flashers flash and an acoustic signal
*
sounds.<
Windows and glass sunroof, electric*
If the engine is switched off, you can still operate
the windows and glass sunroof so long as a door
or the tailgate has not been opened.
If the doors and tailgate are closed again and the
remote control is located inside the vehicle, the
windows and the glass sunroof can be operated
again.
Insert the remote control into the ignition lock to
be able to operate the windows or glass sunroof
when the engine is switched off and the doors
are open.
Switching on radio readiness
Switch on radio readiness by briefly pressing the
start/stop button, page35.
Do not depress the brake or the clutch,
otherwise the engine will start.<
Starting the engine
The engine can be started or the ignition can be
switched on when a remote control is inside the
vehicle. It is not necessary to insert a remote
control into the ignition lock, page35.
Switching off the engine in cars with
automatic transmission
The engine can only be switched off when the
selector lever is in position P, page36.
To switch the engine off when the selector lever
is in position N, the remote control must be in
the ignition lock.
Before driving a vehicle with automatic
transmission into a car wash
1.Insert remote control into ignition lock.
2.Depress the brake.
3.Move the selector lever to position N.
4.Switch off the engine.The vehicle can roll.
Malfunction
Convenient access may malfunction due to local
radio waves.
If this happens, open or close the vehicle via the
buttons on the remote control or using the inte-
grated key.
Insert the remote control into the ignition lock
and start the engine.
Warning lamps
The warning lamp comes on when an
attempt is made to start the engine: the
engine cannot be started. The remote
control is not inside the vehicle or is malfunc-
tioning. Take the remote control with you inside
the vehicle or have it checked. If necessary,
insert another remote control into the ignition
lock.
The warning lamp comes on when the
engine is running: the remote control is
no longer inside the vehicle. After the
engine is switched off, the engine can only be
restarted within approx. 10 seconds.
The indicator lamp comes on: replace
the battery in the remote control.
Replacing the battery
The remote control for convenient access con-
tains a battery that will need to be replaced from
time to time.
1.Remove the cover.
2.Insert the new battery with the plus side fac-
ing up.
3.Press the cover on to close.

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Take the old battery to a battery collection
point or to your MINI Dealer.<
Windows
To prevent injuries, exercise care when
closing the windows and keep them in
your field of vision until they are shut.
Take the remote control with you when you
leave the car, otherwise children could operate
the electric windows and possibly injure them-
selves.<
If, after a window is opened and closed
several times in close succession, the win-
dow can only be closed and not opened, the sys-
tem is overheated. Let the system cool for sev-
eral minutes with the ignition switched on or the
engine running.<
Opening, closing
>Press the switch downwards.
The window opens until you release the
switch.
>Tap the switch downwards.
The window opens automatically if the igni-
tion is switched on. Briefly press the switch
again to stop the opening movement.
To close, press the switch upwards. The window
closes until you release the switch.
After switching off the ignition
When the ignition is switched off, the windows
can still be operated for approx. 1 minute as
long as no door is opened.
For information on convenient operation via the
remote control or door lock, page20 or21.Take the key with you when you leave the
car, otherwise children could operate the
electric windows and possibly injure them-
selves.<
Glass sunroof, electric*
The glass sunroof is operational when the igni-
tion is switched on, page35.
To prevent injuries, exercise care when
closing the glass sunroof and keep it in
your field of vision until it is shut.
Take the key with you when you leave the car,
otherwise children could operate the sunroof
and possibly injure themselves.<
Raising
With the ignition switched on, press the switch
back beyond the pressure point.
Both closed sunroofs are automatically raised.
Opening, closing
With the glass sunroof raised, press the switch
back as far as the pressure point and hold it
there.
The front glass sunroof opens.
The rear glass sunroof is closed.
Releasing the switch stops the movement.
The glass sunroof can be closed in the same way
by pressing the switch forward.
The front glass sunroof remains in a raised posi-
tion. The rear glass sunroof is raised. Pressing on
the switch again closes both sunroofs com-
pletely.
Convenient operation via door lock or conve-
nient access, refer to page20,21,24.

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If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the time
between wipes is controlled automatically and
depends on the intensity of the rainfall. The sen-
sor is mounted on the windshield, directly in
front of the interior rearview mirror.
Activating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor
Press the lever upward once, arrow1.
Deactivate the rain sensor before entering
an automatic car wash. Failure to do so
could result in damage caused by undesired
wiper activation.<
Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor
Press the lever downward once, arrow4.
Brief wipe
Press the lever downward once, arrow4.
Switching on wipers
Press the lever upward.
The lever automatically returns to its initial posi-
tion when released.
Normal wiper speed
Press twice, arrow2.
The system switches to intermittent operation
when the vehicle is stationary.
Fast wiper speed
Press three times or press beyond the pressure
point, arrow3.
The system switches to normal speed when the
vehicle is stationary.
Cleaning windshield and headlamps*
Pull the lever, arrow 5.
Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield and
the wipers are operated for a short time.
When the vehicle lighting system is switched on,
the headlamps are cleaned at regular and
appropriate intervals.In cars equipped with an alarm system, the
headlamps cannot be cleaned when the bonnet
is open.
Do not use the washers when the washer
fluid reservoir is empty, otherwise you will
damage the washer pump.
Only use the washers if the bonnet has been
completely closed, otherwise the headlamp
washer system
* may be damaged. Do not use
the washers if there is any danger that the fluid
will freeze on the windshield. If you do, your
vision could be obscured. For this reason, use
antifreeze.<
Window washer nozzles
The window washer nozzles are heated auto-
matically while the engine is running or the igni-
tion is switched on
*.
Rear window wiper
6Intermittent operation:
Turn the cap to level6.
Operation is continuous in reverse gear.
Cleaning the rear window
7Intermittent operation:
Turn the cap further to level7 and hold it
there.
8Wiper parked:
Turn the cap to level8 and hold it there.
Do not use the washers when the washer
fluid reservoir is empty, otherwise you will
damage the washer pump.<

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Climate
Equipment versions
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, your
MINI may contain an air conditioner
or an auto-
matic climate control
*.
1Air conditioner
2Automatic climate control
*
Air vents
3Airflow directed toward the windshield and
side windows
4Air to the upper body area
5Air to the footwell