
Cockpit
12
Displays
1Tachometer53
with indicator and warning lamps13
2Display for
>Current vehicle speed53
>Indicator and warning lamps13
3Resetting the trip odometer53
4Display for
>Outside temperature53
>Position of automatic transmission
*46
>Computer
*54
>Date of next scheduled service, and 
remaining distance to be driven58
>Odometer and trip odometer53
>Initializing the Flat Tire Monitor
*65
>Resetting the Tire Pressure Monitor
*67
>Settings and information56
>Personal Profile settings185Instrument lighting76
6Speedometer
with indicator and warning lamps13
7Fuel gauge53
8Radio display, refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
9Radio, refer to separate Owner's Manual 

Opening and closing
22
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, 
page18.
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, 
page19.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 lift-
gate together:
With the doors closed, press the interior central 
locking button, page23 to lock the vehicle.
Unlocking and opening the driver or passenger 
door, page23.
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. 

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. 

Telephone
104
10Switching displays108
>"PHONE": telephone
>"COMP": computer
>"CONFIG": adjusting
11Radio on/off, volume
>Press: to switch radio on/off
>Turn: adjusting volume108
12Ejecting CD, refer to owner's manual for the 
radio
 This symbol appears on the radio display 
when a phone call is being made with the 
hands-free system.
Menu navigation
Selecting and confirming function
Functions can be selected by turning the right 
rotary knob and confirmed by pressing it.
1.Turn knob, arrow2, to select a function with 
the highlight, e.g. "PHONE".
2.Press the knob, arrow1, to confirm a high-
lighted function.
Function buttons
Press the button.
To carry out a function, press the button under-
neath it to the right or left.
If only one function appears on the display, then 
press the button anywhere, on the left, on the 
right, or in the middle.
Pairing/unpairing mobile 
phone
Overview
The pairing data of four mobile phones can be 
stored simultaneously in the vehicle. When the 
engine is running or the ignition is switched on, 
each paired mobile phone is automatically 
detected as soon as it is present in the passenger 
compartment.
Requirements
>Suitable mobile phone, refer to page102.
>Mobile phone operational.
>Bluetooth activated in vehicle, refer to 
page104, and in the mobile phone.
>Bluetooth presets in the mobile phone are 
required, e.g. connection not confirmed or 
visible, refer to owner's manual for the 
mobile phone.
>A number with at least 4 and at most 16 dig-
its has been established as the Bluetooth 
passkey. Only required once for pairing.
>Ignition switched on.
Activating/deactivating Bluetooth link
Bluetooth is not permitted everywhere. Comply 
with all safety guidelines and regulations.
To deactivate the Bluetooth connection:
1.Press the button.
2.
Press the button.
3.
Press the button.
4.
Press the button.
5.
Press the button.
To reactivate the Bluetooth connection:
1.
Press the button. 

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AT A GLANCE REFERENCEMOBILITYCONTROLS DRIVING TIPS COMMUNICATIONS
ensure that all comfort functions are fully avail-
able.
Charging the battery
Only charge the battery in the vehicle when the 
engine is off. Connections, refer to Jump-start-
ing on page148.
Disposal
After replacing old batteries, return the 
used batteries to your MINI dealer or to a 
recycling center. Maintain the battery in an 
upright position for transport and storage. 
Always secure the battery against tipping over 
during transport.<
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment 
may not be fully functional and may require ini-
tialization. Individual settings are also lost and 
must be reprogrammed:
>Time and date 
These values must be updated, page60.
>Radio 
Stations must be stored again, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual for Radio.
>Glass sunroof
*, electric
It may only be possible to raise the sunroof, 
if applicable. The system must be initialized. 
Contact your nearest MINI dealer.
Fuses
Do not attempt to repair a blown fuse or 
replace it with a fuse of a different color or 
Ampere rating. To do this could cause a fire in 
the vehicle resulting from a circuit overload. 
Have the fuse changed only by a MINI dealer or 
a workshop that has specially trained personnel 
working in accordance with the specifications of 
the MINI manufacturer.<
A fuse allocation diagram is located on the inside 
of the fuse box cover panels.
In the engine compartment
Opening the cover
Press the latch.
In the vehicle interior
On the right side of the footwell.
Opening the cover
Press out at the recess. 

Everything from A to Z
176
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic46
– manual transmission46
General driving notes92
Glass sunroof, electric28
– Convenient operation20,22
– opening, closing28
– remote control20
– tilting28
Glove compartment85
Grills, refer to Air vents78
Gross vehicle weight, refer to 
Weights169
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulb138
Handbrake, refer to Parking 
brake45
Hands-free system14,110
Hazard warning flashers14
Head airbags70
Head Light, refer to Adaptive 
Light Control75
Head restraints37
– sitting safely35
Headlamp control, 
automatic73
Headlamp flasher48
– indicator lamp11,152
Headlamps
– replacing bulb138
Headlamps, care134
Headlight glass lens138
Heated
– mirrors39
– rear window79,82
– seats38
Heating78
– mirrors39
– rear window79,82
– seats38
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing 
cargo96
Height adjustment
– seats36
– steering wheel40Height, refer to 
Dimensions167
High beams75
– headlamp flasher75
– indicator lamp152
– replacing bulb138
High water, refer to Driving 
through water93
Hill Assist64
Hills93
Holders for cups87
Homepage4
Hood127
Horn10
Hot exhaust system92
Hydroplaning93I
Ignition44
– switched off44
– switched on44
Ignition key position 1, refer to 
Radio readiness44
Ignition key position 2, refer to 
Ignition on44
Ignition key, refer to 
Integrated key/remote 
control18
Ignition lock44
Imprint2
Incoming call108
Indicator and warning 
lamps13,152
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM68
Indicator lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting76
Individual air distribution80
Individual settings, refer to 
Personal Profile18
Inflation pressure monitoring, 
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM67
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM65
– glass sunroof, electric29
Instrument cluster, refer to 
Displays12
Instrument lighting76Instrument panel, refer to 
Cockpit10
Instrument panel, refer to 
Displays12
Integrated key18
Integrated universal remote 
control83
Interior lamps77
– remote control21
Interior rearview mirror40
– automatic dimming 
feature40
Interlock46
Intermittent mode of the 
wipers49
Internet page4
J
Jacking points146
Jets, refer to Window washer 
nozzles51
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting148
Jump-starting148
K
Key Memory, refer to Personal 
Profile18
Key, refer to Keys/remote 
controls18
Keyless opening and closing, 
refer to Comfort Access26
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort 
Access26
Keypad dialing108
Kickdown47
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic47
Knock control117
L
Lamps and bulbs, replacing 
bulbs137
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
Low beams73