
REFERENCE
AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS MOBILITY
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1MINI: Microphone for voice processing sys-
tem
* and for hands-free telephone*
MINI Convertible: Microphone in the steer-
ing column
2Indicator/warning lamp
* for front passen-
ger airbags73
4Hazard warning flashers
5Speedometer12
6Drive for audio CDs
7Switching audio sources on/off and adjust-
ing volume
8Air conditioner or automatic climate 
control
*
9Switches in center console
10AUX-IN port, USB audio interface
*87
11Driving stability control systems
>Dynamic Stability Control DSC65
>Dynamic Traction Control
 DTC* 66
12Sport button
*67 3
Reading lamps
*79
Color of ambient lighting
*79
Glass sunroof, electric
*30
MINI Convertible: opening and clos-
ing the sliding/tilting roof32
Interior lamps78
Temperature, 83 81
Recirculated-air mode, 83 81
Air distribution for air 
conditioner82
Air distribution to the 
windshield
*83
Air distribution to the upper 
body area
*83
Air distribution to the footwell
*83
Automatic air distribution and 
flow rate
*83
Maximum cooling
*83
Cooling function, 84 81
Defrosting windows
*, 83 82
Rear window defroster, 83 81 
Windshield heating
*, 84 82
Air flow rate, 82 81
Seat heating
*40
Power windows31
MINI Convertible: central power 
window unit31
Rear fog lamp
*77
Fog lamps
*77
Central locking system, inside25 

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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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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, 
page20.
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, 
page21.When there is no alarm system
* or Com-
fort Access
*, only the driver's door is 
locked with the door lock.<
To lock all doors, the fuel filler flap and the tail-
gate together:
With the doors closed, press the interior central 
locking button, page25 to lock the vehicle.
Unlocking and opening the driver or passenger 
door, page25.
Locking the vehicle.
>Lock the driver's door with the integrated 
key via the door lock, or
>press the safety lock button on the pas-
senger's door and close the door from 
the outside.
Convenient operation
With an alarm system* or Comfort Access*, the 
windows and glass sunroof
* can be operated 
via the door lock.
Opening/closing
Hold the key in the position for unlocking or 
locking.
In the MINI Convertible, the convertible top 
closes first, followed by the folding sunroof, and 
finally the side windows close.
During the roof closing process (in case of 
the convertible top also during the open-
ing process) ensure no one gets pinched. 
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-
ing the integrated key in the door lock to the end 
positions. 

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Tilt alarm sensor
The vehicle's inclination is monitored. The alarm 
is triggered, for instance, if an attempt is made 
to steal the car's wheels or tow it away.
Interior movement detector
Before the interior movement detector can 
operate correctly, the windows and glass roof 
must be closed.
MINI Convertible
The passenger compartment is monitored up to 
the height of the seat's surface. This way, the 
anti-theft alarm system including the interior 
motion sensor are armed, even if the convertible 
top is open. Falling objects, e.g. tree leaves, may 
trigger a false alarm, refer to Avoiding false 
alarms.
Avoiding false alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior movement 
detector can be switched off together.
This prevents false alarms, e.g. in the following 
situations:
>In duplex garages
>When being transported on car-carrying 
trains, ferries or trailers
>If pets are to remain inside the car
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and 
interior movement detector
>Press the  button on the remote con-
trol twice in succession.
>Lock the vehicle twice with the inte-
grated key.
LEDs flash in short succession for approx. 
2seconds.
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior movement 
detector are switched off until the car is next 
unlocked and locked.
Comfort Access*
Comfort Access enables you to enter your vehi-
cle without having to hold the remote control 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.
Comfort Access supports the following func-
tions:
>Unlocking/locking the vehicle
>Unlocking the tailgate by itself
>Starting the engine
>MINI Convertible: Convenient closing
>MINI Convertible: Convertible top operation
Functional requirements
>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.
>The 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 
Comfort Access or pressing the buttons on the 
remote control to carry out the functions men-
tioned above. 
Instructions on opening and closing are found 
starting on page20.
Special features regarding the use of Comfort 
Access are described below.
If you notice a brief delay while opening or 
closing the windows, the glass sunroof or 
the convertible top, the system is checking 
whether a remote control is inside the vehicle. 
Repeat the opening or closing procedure, if nec-
essary.< 

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To unlock
Press button 1.
Convenient opening with the remote control, 
refer to page22.
Locking
Press button 1.
For Convenient closing, press and hold button 1.
The power windows and the glass sunroof
* are 
closed.
M I N I  C o n v e r t i b l e :  I f  a  r e m o t e  c o n t r o l  i s  i n s i d e  t h e  
vehicle, windows and convertible top can be 
opened and closed as soon as the remote is 
operational.
Unlocking the tailgate separately
Press the button on the outside of the tailgate.
If the vehicle detects that a remote control 
has been accidentally left inside the 
locked vehicle's cargo bay after the tailgate is 
closed, the tailgate will reopen slightly. The haz-
ard warning flashers flash and an acoustic sig-
nal
* 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, page46.
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, page46.
Switching off the engine in cars with 
automatic transmission
The engine can only be switched off when the 
selector lever is in position P, page47.
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
Comfort 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. 

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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 Comfort Access contains 
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.
Take the old battery to a battery collection 
point or to your MINI dealer.<
Glass sunroof, electric*
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
>Press the switch backward to the resistance 
point and hold it there.
Both glass sunroofs are raised.
Releasing the switch stops the movement.
>With the ignition switched on, press the 
switch backward beyond the resistance 
point.
Both closed sunroofs are raised fully.
Pressing again stops the movement.
Opening, closing
With the ignition switched on and the glass sun-
roof raised, press the switch backward 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 Comfort 
Access, refer to page22,24,29.
Roller sun blind
The roller sun blind can be opened and closed 
independently of the glass sunroof.
Following interruptions in electrical 
power supply
After a power failure, there is a possibility that 
the glass sunroof can only be raised. In this case, 
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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.
Take the key with you when you leave the 
car; otherwise, children could operate the 
electric windows and possibly injure them-
selves.<
MINI: Pinch protection system
This function does not apply to the MINI Con-
vertible.
If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a 
window closes, the closing action is interrupted 
and the window reopens slightly.
Even though there is the pinch protection 
system, always ensure that the window's 
travel path is clear; otherwise, the safety system 
might fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions, 
such as thin objects, and the window would con-
tinue closing.
Do not install any accessories that might inter-
fere with window movement. Otherwise, the 
pinch protection system could be impaired.<
Closing without pinch protection
If there is an external danger, or if ice on the win-
dows, etc., prevents you from closing the win-
dows normally, the window can be closed man-
ually.
1.Press the switch upward and hold it there. 
Pinch protection is limited and the window 
reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds 
a certain value.
2.Press the switch upward again within 
approx. 4 seconds and hold it there. The 
window closes without pinch protection.
Convertible top with 
integrated sliding 
sunroof
To conserve battery power, if possible 
operate the convertible top only while the 
engine is running.Prior to closing the convertible top, check for 
and remove all debris from the windshield 
frame; otherwise, the closing of the top may be 
hampered.<
Opening and closing the sliding sunroof
To open:
Press the switch backward until the desired posi-
tion or the end position is reached.
To close:
Press the switch forward.
The sliding sunroof can be operated up to a road 
speed of 74 mph / 120 km/h.
Power convertible top
The fully automatic convertible top provides 
protection from the weather, combined with 
simple and easy operation.
So that you can get the most enjoyment out 
of your MINI Convertible, here are some help-
ful tips:
>It is recommended that you close the con-
vertible top whenever the vehicle is parked. 
The closed convertible top not only protects 
the vehicle interior from damage due to 
unforeseen bad weather, but also provides a 
certain degree of protection against theft. 
Always keep your valuables inside the 
locked luggage compartment, even if the 
convertible top is closed.
>Do not mount any roof rack systems on the 
convertible top.
>When opening the wet convertible top, e.g., 
after driving in the rain, water drops may 
enter the luggage compartment. In order to 
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objects from the luggage compartment, if 
necessary.
If the temperature drops below +10 7/
–12 6 , do not operate the convertible 
top; otherwise, damage may occur.
Do not leave a wet convertible top open for 
more than one day, since the humidity may 
cause damages.
Do not place any objects on the convertible top, 
as they could otherwise fall off while the con-
vertible top is being operated and result in prop-
erty damage or personal injury.
If the rollover protective system is extended, do 
not operate the convertible top.
Always completely finish the operation of the 
convertible top. Driving off before an opening or 
closing procedure is completely finished can 
lead to property damage or personal injury.
Do not reach into the moving parts during 
the opening and closing procedure. Keep chil-
dren away from the pivoting range of the con-
vertible top.
For safety reasons, only operate the convertible 
top while the vehicle is standing.<
While opening and closing, the convertible 
top pivots upward. If operating the con-
vertible top inside a garage or under a bridge, or 
similar low structure, ensure the minimum clear-
ance is 7 ft/2 m; otherwise, the vehicle may be 
damaged.<
Before opening and closing
>Please observe the previous safety instruc-
tions.
>Please ensure the luggage compartment 
roller cover is in its lowest position, refer to 
page95; otherwise, the convertible top can-
not be opened.
>Ensure the cargo does not push against the 
luggage compartment roller cover from 
below.
>Ensure the tailgate is closed.
Opening and closing the convertible top
To open:
Press the switch backward in order to open the 
sliding/tilting sunroof. Pressing the button again 
opens the convertible top.
To close:
Press the switch forward.
Operating while driving
The convertible top may be opened or closed 
while driving not faster than 20 mph/30 km/h.
While operating the convertible top, pay 
close attention to the surrounding traffic; 
otherwise, an accident may happen. Try to avoid 
operating the convertible top while reversing 
the vehicle since the rear view is very limited 
during the convertible top's movement. Do not 
operate the convertible top when driving on 
winding and rough roads or during windy condi-
tions.<
For better control
>The LED lights up during convertible top 
operation until the opening or closing pro-
cedure is completely finished.
>The LED flashes after releasing the switch. 
The opening or closing procedure has not 
yet been completed. The procedure can be 
continued in the desired direction by press-
ing the appropriate button.
>The indicator lamp Convertible top not 
locked, refer to page141, lights up.
Interruption
A convertible top which is not completely 
open or closed is hazardous.<