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>Response of the central locking system 
when the car is being unlocked21
>Automatic locking of the vehicle25
>Triple turn signal activation50
>Settings for the displays in the speedometer 
and tachometer:
>12h/24h mode of the clock, refer to For-
mats and units of measure59
>Date format, refer to Formats and units 
of measure59
>Units of measure for fuel consumption, 
distance covered/remaining distances 
and temperature, refer to Formats and 
units of measure59
>Light settings:
>Pathway lighting75
>Daytime running lights76
>Automatic climate control
*: activating/
deactivating the AUTO program, setting the 
temperature, air volume and air 
distribution82
>Entertainment:
>Audio volume, refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
>Speed-dependent volume, refer to sepa-
rate Owner's Manual
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system is ready for operation 
whenever the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and 
releases the locks on the following:
>Doors
>Tailgate
>Fuel filler flap
Operating from outside
>Via the remote control
>Via the door lock
*
>In cars with Comfort Access*, via the door 
handles on the driver's and passenger's 
sides.
The anti-theft system is also operated at the 
same time. It prevents the doors from being 
unlocked using the lock buttons or door han-
dles. The remote control can also be used to 
switch on/off the welcome lamps and interior 
lamps. The alarm system
* is also activated or 
deactivated, page27.
Operating from inside
Button for central locking system, page25.
In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the 
central locking system unlocks automatically. In 
addition, the hazard warning flashers and inte-
rior lamps come on.
Opening and closing: 
from outside
Persons or animals in a parked vehicle 
could lock the doors from the inside. Take 
the key with you when you leave the vehicle 
so that the vehicle can be opened from the 
outside.<
Using the remote control
Unlocking
Press the   button.
The welcome lamps and interior lamps come on.
Unlocking mode
You can also set which parts of the car are 
unlocked. The setting is stored for the remote 
control in use. 
Opening and closing
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1.Switch on the ignition, refer to page46.
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 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 flap
*. 
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. In the MINI Convertible, the 
windows and the sliding sunroof are opened.
In order to open the convertible top of your MINI 
Convertible: release button and push again until 
the convertible top is completely open. The side 
window remains open.
With Comfort Access 
*: when you are close to 
the vehicle, the windows are raised after the 
convertible top opens if you continue pressing 
the button.
Convenient closing is not possible by 
means of the remote control.<
Locking
Press the   button.
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if 
there is any person inside, because the 
vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without 
special knowledge.<
MINI Convertible: Convenient closing*
When you are close to the vehicle, the remote 
control for Comfort Access can be used to close 
the convertible top and the windows.
Hold the   button down.
The convertible top and the windows are closed. 
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Light switch75
Light-alloy wheels, care123
Light-emitting diodes 
LEDs126
Lighter89
– socket89
Lighting
– lamps and bulbs125
– of the instruments78
– of vehicle, refer to Lamps75
Limit151
Load95
Load securing equipment, 
refer to Securing cargo96
Lock buttons of doors, refer to 
Locking25
Locking
– adjusting confirmation 
signal23
– from inside25
– from outside22
– without remote control, refer 
to Comfort Access28
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals23
– from inside25
– from outside21
Low beams75
– automatic75
– replacing bulb126
Lower back support, refer to 
Lumbar support38
Luggage compartment
– emergency operation, refer 
to Manual release26
– increasing the capacity95
– opening from the inside26
Luggage compartment lid
– emergency operation, refer 
to Manual release26
Luggage compartment lid, 
refer to Tailgate26
Luggage compartment, refer 
to Cargo bay26
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack97
Lumbar support38M
M+S tires, refer to Winter 
tires115
Maintenance, refer to Service 
Booklet
Maintenance system119
Malfunction
– convertible top34
– trunk lid26
Malfunction warnings, refer to 
Check Control62
Manual air distribution82
Manual mode
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic49
Manual operation
– door lock24
– fuel filler flap102
– power convertible top34
– transmission lock, automatic 
transmission50
– trunk lid26
Manual transmission48
Manual washing122
Master key, refer to Integrated 
key/remote control20
Maximum cooling83
Maximum speed
– with winter tires115
Medical assistance, refer to 
First aid pouch136
Microfilter
– for air conditioner82
– for automatic climate 
control84
– MINI Maintenance 
System119
Microfilter/activated-charcoal 
filter
– MINI Maintenance 
System119
Microphone for telephone14
MINI Internet page4
MINI Maintenance System119
Mirror dimming feature42Mirrors41
– exterior mirrors41
– heating41
– interior rearview mirror41
Mobile phone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest87
– refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
Mobile phone, installation 
location, refer to Center 
armrest87
Mobile phone, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual
Mobility System130
Modifications, technical, refer 
to For your own safety5
Monitoring system for tire 
pressures, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor67
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher50
– refer to Wiper system51
Multifunctional steering 
wheel, refer to Buttons on 
the steering wheel11
N
Neck support, refer to Head 
restraints39
Nets, refer to Storage 
compartments88
New tires114
Number of cylinders, refer to 
Engine data154
Nylon rope, refer to Tow 
rope138
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket for 
Onboard Diagnosis119
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel 
specifications103
Odometer55