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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. 

Controls overview
60
Clock
Setting the time
Setting time, refer to owner's manual for Radio 
Boost CD.
Date
Setting date
Setting date, refer to owner's manual for Radio 
Boost CD.
Check Control
The concept
The Check Control monitors vehicle functions 
and alerts you to any malfunctions in the sys-
tems monitored. Check Control messages 
involve indicator or warning lamps in the dis-
plays and, in some circumstances, an acoustic 
signal. To adjust the volume of the signal, refer 
to the Owner's Manual for Radio. 
Indicator and warning lamps can light up in var-
ious combinations and colors in the indicator 
areas 1 and2.
What to do in case of a malfunction
The meaning of each lamp in the event of a mal-
function and tips on how to respond are listed 
starting on page152.
Hiding Check Control messages
Press the button in the turn signal lever.
>Some Check Control messages are displayed 
until the malfunctions have been rectified. 
They cannot be hidden. If several malfunc-
tions occur at the same time, they are dis-
played in succession.
>Other Check Control messages are automat-
ically hidden after approx. 20 seconds, but 
remain stored.
 This symbol indicates that Check Control 
messages have been stored. Check Control mes-
sages can be viewed whenever it is convenient. 

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Black ice, refer to Outside 
temperature warning53
Blower, refer to Air flow 
rate79,81
Bluetooth, activating/
deactivating104
Bottle holders, refer to 
Cupholders87
Brake Assist63
Brake fluid, refer to Service 
requirements58
Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs141
Brake pads, breaking in92
Brake rotors93
– brakes92
– breaking in92
Brake system92
– breaking in92
– disc brakes93
– MINI Maintenance 
System131
Brakes
– ABS63
– breaking in92
– MINI Maintenance 
System131
– parking brake45
– service requirements58
Brakes, refer to Braking 
safely93
Breakdown service, refer to 
Roadside Assistance148
Break-in period92
Breaking in the clutch92
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps 
and bulbs137
Button for starting the 
engine44
Buttons on steering wheel11
C
California Proposition 65 
warning5
Call
– accepting108
– ending108
– rejecting108Calling, refer to Phone 
numbers, dialing108
Can holders, refer to 
Cupholders87
Capacities170
Car battery, refer to Vehicle 
battery146
Car care133
Car key, refer to Keys/remote 
controls18
Car phone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest85
– refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
Car phone, refer to 
Telephone102
Car wash, care133
Car washes133
Care133
– car washes133
– car-care products133
– CD/DVD drives136
– external133
– high-pressure washers134
– internal135
– leather135
– manual washing134
– upholstery and fabrics135
– windows134
– wiper blades134
Cargo area94
– capacity169
– Comfort Access27
– cover94
– lamp77
– opening from outside24
Cargo area, expanding94
Cargo area lamp77
Cargo area lid, refer to 
Liftgate24
Cargo loading96
– securing cargo97
– stowing cargo96
– vehicle94
Cargo, securing97
Carpets, care136
Catalytic converter, refer to 
Hot exhaust system92Center armrest85
Center brake lamp141
Center console, refer to 
Around the center 
console14
Central locking system19
– Comfort Access26
– from inside23
– from outside19
Changing bulbs137
Changing wheels144
Chassis number, refer to 
Engine compartment128
Check Control60
Child restraint fixing system 
LATCH42
Child restraint systems41
Child seats41
Chock, folding
– space-saver spare tire144
Chrome parts, care135
Chrome parts, refer to 
Care133
Cigarette lighter87
Cleaning headlamps50
– washer fluid51
Clock
– 12h/24h mode57
– setting time60
Closing
– from inside23
– from outside19
Clothes hooks87
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the 
engine45
Comfort Access26
– replacing the battery28
– what to observe before 
entering a car wash27
Comfort area, refer to Around 
the center console14
Compartment for remote 
control, refer to Ignition 
lock44
Computer54
Condensation, refer to When 
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Restraint systems
– for children41
– refer to Safety belts38
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic47
– manual transmission46
Roadside Assistance148
Roadside parking lamps75
– replacing bulb139
Roadworthiness test, refer to 
Service requirements58
Roof load capacity169
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack97
Rope, refer to Tow-starting, 
towing away151
RSC Run-flat System 
Component, refer to Run-flat 
tires125
Rubber parts, care135
Run-flat System Component 
RSC, refer to Run-flat 
tires125
Run-flat tires125
– flat tire66
– tire inflation pressure118
– tire replacement125
– winter tires126
S
Safety belt
– number35
Safety Belt Reminder39
Safety belts38
– damage39
– indicator lamp39
– reminder39
– sitting safely35
Safety belts, care136
Safety systems
– airbags70
– Antilock Brake System 
ABS63
– Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC63
– safety belts38Safety tires, refer to Run-flat 
tires125
Screw thread for tow 
fitting150
Seat adjustment
– mechanical36
Seats36
– adjusting the seats36
– heating38
– sitting safely35
Securing the vehicle
– from inside23
– from outside19
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic46
Selector lever lock
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic, refer to 
Shiftlock46
– overriding manually48
Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic46
Service car, refer to Roadside 
Assistance148
Service data in the remote 
control131
Service Interval Display, refer 
to Condition Based Service 
CBS131
Service, refer to Roadside 
Assistance148
Service requirement display, 
refer to Condition Based 
Service CBS131
Service requirements58
Settings
– clock, 12h/24h mode57
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic47
– manual transmission46
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission, refer 
to Changing selector lever 
positions46
Side airbags70Side turn signal
– replacing bulb140
Side windows, refer to 
Windows29
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely35
– airbags35
– safety belts35
– with head restraint35
Size, refer to Dimensions167
Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Glass sunroof, 
electric28
Slipstream deflector, refer to 
Wind deflector33
Slot for remote control44
Smokers' package, refer to 
Ashtray87
Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing113
– use102
Snap-in adapter, refer to 
Center armrest storage 
compartment85
Snow chains126
Socket for On-Board Diagnosis 
OBD131
Socket, refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances87
Space-saver spare tire
– changing tires144
– inflation pressure118
Spare wheel, refer to Space-
saver spare tire144
Special oils, refer to Approved 
engine oils129
Speed166
– with winter tires126
Speedo, refer to 
Speedometer12
Speedometer12
Split rear backrest, refer to 
Through-loading system95
Split rear seat backrest, refer to 
Expanding the cargo area94
Sport button64
Stability control, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems62