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AT A GLANCE REFERENCE MOBILITYCONTROLS DRIVING TIPS COMMUNICATIONS
Personal Profile settings
For more information on specific settings, refer 
to the specified pages.
>Response of the central locking system 
when the car is being unlocked19
>Automatic locking of the vehicle23
>Triple turn signal activation48
>Settings for the displays in the speedometer 
and tachometer:
>12h/24h mode of the clock, refer to For-
mats and units of measure57
>Date format, refer to Formats and units 
of measure57
>Units of measure for fuel consumption, 
distance covered/remaining distances 
and temperature, refer to Formats and 
units of measure57
>Light settings:
>Pathway lighting73
>Daytime running lights74
>Automatic climate control
*: activating/
deactivating the AUTO program, setting the 
temperature, air volume and air 
distribution80
>Entertainment:
>Adjusting volume levels, refer to separate 
owner's manual
>Adjusting tone, refer to separate 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
>Liftgate
>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, page25.
Operating from inside
Button for central locking system, page23.
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 out-
side.<
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. 

Climate
80
Air distribution
Direct the flow of air to the 
windows , to the upper body 
area  or to the footwell . 
Intermediate settings are possible.
Windshield heating*
The windshield heating is switched 
off automatically after a short time.
The front window heating is low-
ered or switched off entirely to reduce the drain 
on the battery.
Defrosting windows and removing 
condensation
1.Set air flow rate to the maximum level.
2.Set air distribution to position .
Condensation is removed from the windows 
more quickly when the cooling function
* is 
also activated.
3.Set to the highest temperature, red.
4.Deactivate recirculated-air mode.
5.Turn on windshield heating if necessary.
6.Turn on rear window defroster if necessary.
Microfilter
The microfilter captures dust and pollen. The 
microfilter is changed by your MINI dealer dur-
ing routine maintenance work.
Automatic climate control*
1Air flow rate, manual
2AUTO program
3Recirculated-air mode
4Maximum cooling
5Air distribution, manual6Temperature
7Defrosting windows and removing conden-
sation
8Cooling function
9Rear window defroster
10Windshield heating
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Comfortable interior climate
AUTO program2 offers the ideal air distribution 
and air flow rate for almost all conditions, refer 
to AUTO program below. All you need to do is 
select an interior temperature which is comfort-
able for you.
The following sections inform you in detail about 
how to adjust the settings.
Most settings are stored for the remote control 
currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile set-
tings on page19.
Air flow rate, manual
Press the – button to reduce air flow. Press 
the + button to increase it.
You can reactivate the automatic mode 
for the air flow rate with the AUTO button.
The air flow rate is lowered or switched off 
entirely to reduce the drain on the battery. The 
display remains the same.
Switching the system on/off
Reduce the air flow by pressing the – button 
repeatedly until the system is switched off. All 
indicators go out.
Press the AUTO button to switch the automatic 
climate control back on.
AUTO program
The AUTO program adjusts the air 
distribution to the windshield and 
side windows, toward the upper body area and 
into the footwell for you. The air flow rate and 
your temperature specifications will be adapted 
to outside influences in accordance with sea-
sonal changes, e.g. sunlight.
The cooling function is automatically switched 
on along with the AUTO program.
Convertible Program
If the soft top is open, the Convertible Program is 
activated. During the Convertible Program, the 
automatic climate control is optimized for driv-
ing with the soft top down. Furthermore, with 
increasing vehicle speed, the airflow is also 
increased.If attaching the wind reflector, the perfor-
mance of the Convertible Program can be 
significantly improved.<
Recirculated-air mode
Recirculated-air mode: the supply 
of outside air is permanently shut 
off. The system then recirculates 
the air currently within the vehicle.
If condensation starts to form on the 
inside window surfaces, press the AUTO 
button or switch off the recirculated-air mode 
and, if necessary, increase the air flow rate.
The recirculated-air mode should not be used 
over an extended period of time; otherwise, the 
air quality in the passenger compartment will 
deteriorate continuously.<
Maximum cooling
At outside temperatures above 
327/06 and when the engine is 
running, you obtain a maximum 
cooling effect as soon as possible.
The automatic climate control goes into recircu-
lated-air mode at the lowest temperature. Air 
flows at maximum rate from the vents for the 
upper body area. You should therefore open 
them for maximum cooling.
Air distribution, manual
The flow of air is directed to the 
windows, to the upper body area or 
to the footwell as selected.
You can switch the automatic air 
distribution back on by pressing the AUTO but-
ton.
Temperature
Set the desired temperature individually.
The automatic climate control achieves 
this temperature as quickly as possible 
regardless of the season, using maximum 
cooling or heating power if necessary, and then 
maintains it.
If you switch between different tempera-
ture settings in quick succession, the auto- 

Everything from A to Z
174
Condition Based Service 
CBS131
Configuring settings, refer to 
Personal Profile18
Connecting vacuum cleaner, 
refer to Connecting electrical 
appliances87
Consumption, refer to Average 
fuel consumption54
Control Display
– settings56
Controls and displays10
Convenient access, refer to 
Comfort Access26
Convenient operation
– convertible top22
– windows20
Convenient start, refer to 
Starting the engine45
Convertible top30
Coolant129
– checking level129
– filling129
Coolant temperature53
Cooling fluid, refer to 
Coolant129
Cooling, maximum81
Copyright2
Cornering light, refer to 
Adaptive Light Control75
Cruising range54
Cupholders87
Curb weight, refer to 
Weights169
Current fuel consumption54
D
Dashboard instruments, refer 
to Displays12
Dashboard lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting76
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit10
Data166
– capacities170
– dimensions167
– engine166
– weights169
Data memory132Date
– setting60
Daytime running lights74
DBC Dynamic Brake Control, 
refer to Brake Assist63
Deactivating front passenger 
airbags71
Deadlocking, refer to 
Locking20
Defect
– door lock22
– fuel filler flap116
Defogging windows80,82
Defrost position, refer to 
Defrosting windows80,82
Defrosting windows80,82
Defrosting windows and 
removing condensation
– air conditioner80
– automatic climate control82
Defrosting windshield, refer to 
Defrosting windows80,82
Differential, breaking in92
Dimensions167
Dipstick, engine oil128
Directional indicators, refer to 
Turn signals48
Displacement, refer to Engine 
data166
Display lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting76
Displays12
– instrument cluster12
Displays and controls10
Displays, care136
Disposal
– of coolant129
– remote control battery28
– vehicle battery147
Distance remaining to service, 
refer to Service 
requirements58
Distance warning, refer to Park 
Distance Control PDC62
Door key, refer to Integrated 
key/remote control
18
Door lock22
Door lock, confirmation 
signals21Doors, manual operation22
DOT Quality Grades123
Drinks holders, refer to 
Cupholders87
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill 
Assist64
Driving dynamics control, refer 
to Sport button64
Driving lamps, refer to Parking 
lamps/low beams73
Driving notes92
Driving off on inclines, refer to 
Hill Assist64
Driving stability control 
systems62
Driving through water93
Driving tips, refer to Driving 
notes92
Dry air, refer to Cooling 
function82
DTC Dynamic Traction Control 
DTC63
Dynamic Brake Control DBC, 
refer to Brake Assist63
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC63
Dynamic Traction Control63
E
Electric power windows
– initializing29
Electrical malfunction
– convertible top32
– door lock22
– fuel filler flap116
– liftgate24
Electronic brake-force 
distribution63
Electronic Stability Program 
ESP, refer to Dynamic 
Stability Control DSC63