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AT A GLANCE REFERENCE MOBILITYCONTROLS DRIVING TIPS COMMUNICATIONS
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 airbags71
4Hazard warning flashers
5Speedometer12
6Radio/CD, refer to separate owner's manual
7Air conditioner or automatic climate 
control
*788Switches in the center console
9AUX-IN port, USB audio interface*85
10Driving stability control systems
>Dynamic Stability Control DSC63
>Dynamic Traction Control
 DTC* 63
11Sport button
*64 3
Reading lamps
*77
Color of ambient lighting
*77
Glass sunroof, electric
*28
MINI Convertible: opening and clos-
ing the sliding/tilting roof30
Interior lamps77
Temperature
Recirculated-air mode
Air distribution for air conditioner
Air distribution to the windshield
*
Air distribution to the upper body 
area
*
Air distribution to the footwell*
Automatic air distribution and flow 
rate
*
Maximum cooling*
Cooling function
Defrosting windows
*
Rear window defroster 
Windshield heating
*
Air flow rate
Seat heating
*38
Power windows29
MINI Convertible: central power 
window unit29
Rear fog lamp
*76
Fog lamps
*76
Central locking system, inside23 
Practical interior accessories
86
>When connecting two Apple devices such as 
an iPod via the USB audio interface and an 
iPhone via the snap-in adapter
*, one of the 
respective devices will be supported for 
audio playback.
Connecting via the USB audio interface
1Connection for audio playback:
TRS connector 1/8"/3.5 mm
2USB interface
*
Apple iPod/iPhone
Use the special cable adapter for Apple iPods/
iPhones to produce the connection. The cable 
adapter is required for a proper connection.
For additional information, contact your MINI 
dealer or visit the Internet at www.mini.com/
connectivity.
To play audio tracks over the car's speaker sys-
tem, connect the iPod to ports 1 and 2.
The iPod/iPhone's menu structure is supported 
by the USB audio interface.
USB device
To play audio tracks over the car's speaker sys-
tem, connect the USB device to port2.
To control an external audio device via the radio, 
refer to the owner's manual for the radio.
Notes
Do not expose the audio device to 
extreme environmental conditions, e. g. 
very high temperatures, refer to the Owner's 
Manual of the audio device. Otherwise, the 
audio device may become damaged, which 
could compromise safety while driving.<>The USB audio interface supplies the con-
nected audio devices with power, provided 
that this is supported by the audio device. 
Therefore, do not connect the USB audio 
device to the power socket in the vehicle 
during operation.
>Do not forcibly connect the plug to the USB 
interface.
>Do not connect devices such as fans or 
lamps to the USB audio interface.
>Do not connect USB hard discs.
>Do not use the USB audio interface to charge 
external devices.
Storage compartments
In the vehicle interior
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, you 
will find storage compartments in the doors, 
next to the rear seats and in the center console
*.
The map compartments in the MINI Convertible 
are located next to the rear seats.
Nets
* are located in the passenger footwell and 
on the backs of the front seat backrests.
Storage compartment on the front 
passenger side*
Opening
Briefly press the bottom edge of the cover.
Closing
Push the cover back into its original position.
To prevent injury in the event of an acci-
dent, close the storage compartment after 
use while the vehicle is being driven.< 
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AT A GLANCE REFERENCEMOBILITYCONTROLS DRIVING TIPS COMMUNICATIONS
Tow bar150
Tow fitting150
– screw thread150
Tow fittings for tow-starting 
and towing away150
Tow rope151
Towing150
– car with automatic 
transmission150
– methods150
Tow-starting150
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor67
Track width, refer to 
Dimension167
Traction control, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC63
Trailer operation
– trailer loads and gross vehicle 
weight169
Transmission
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic46
– manual transmission46
– overriding selector lever lock 
for automatic transmission 
with Steptronic48
Transport securing devices, 
refer to Securing cargo97
Transporting children safely41
Tread depth, refer to Minimum 
tire tread124
Trip odometer53
Trip-distance counter, refer to 
Trip odometer53
Triple turn signal activation48
Trunk, refer to Luggage 
compartment in the MINI 
Convertible95
Turn signal48
– front, replacing bulb139
– indicator lamp12
– rear, replacing bulb140
– side, replacing bulb140
Turning circle, refer to 
Dimensions167
Tying down loads, refer to 
Cargo loading97U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 
UTQR123
Units
– average fuel consumption57
– temperature57
Universal garage door opener, 
refer to Integrated universal 
remote control83
Universal remote control83
Unlatching, refer to 
Unlocking27
Unlocking
– from inside23
– from outside19
– liftgate27
– without remote control, refer 
to Comfort Access26
Upholstery, care135
USB audio interface86
V
Valve
– dust cap145
Vehicle
– battery146
– breaking in92
– cargo loading94
– dimensions167
– identification number, refer 
to Engine compartment128
– parking45
– storage136
– weight169
Vehicle jack144
– jacking points146
Ventilation
– air conditioner82
Vents, refer to Air vents78
Vents, refer to Ventilation82
Voice commands
– telephone111
Voice phone book112
Volume
– mobile phone108
Volume of cargo area169
W
Warning and indicator 
lamps13,152
Warning messages, refer to 
Check Control60
Warning triangle148
Washer fluid51
– capacity of reservoir51
Washer fluid reservoir51
Waste tray, refer to Ashtray87
Water on roads, refer to 
Driving through water93
Waterfall lighting, refer to 
Ambient lighting77
Wear indicators in tires, refer to 
Minimum tread depth124
Weights169
Welcome lamps73
Wheel stud wrench
– space-saver spare tire144
Wheelbase, refer to 
Dimensions167
Wheels and tires118
Wheels, new125
Width, refer to 
Dimensions167
Wind deflector33
Window washer, refer to 
Washer fluid51
Window washer reservoir, 
refer to Washer fluid
– volume, refer to 
Capacities170
Window washer system49
– washer fluid51
– washer jets51
Windows29
– closing29
– Convenient operation20
– opening29
– pinch protection system30
Windshield
– cleaning50
– defrosting and removing 
condensation80,82
Windshield wiper blades, 
changing137