Opening and closing
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locks the vehicle after some time if no 
door has been opened.
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The central locking system automatically 
locks the vehicle as soon as you drive off.
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The central locking system automatically 
locks the vehicle after some time if no 
door has been opened, or as soon as you 
drive off.
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The central locking system remains 
unlocked.
9.Press and hold the button until the display 
changes. The setting is stored.
Liftgate
To avoid damage, make sure there is suf-
ficient clearance before opening the lift-
gate.<
Opening
In some market-specific versions, the lift-
gate cannot be unlocked using the remote 
control unless the vehicle is unlocked first.<
Press the button in the handle, arrow, or the 
button of the remote control, for an 
extended period. The liftgate is unlocked and 
can be opened.
MINI Convertible
The maximum load that may be placed on 
the open tailgate is 175 lbs/80 kg.<
Manually releasing in the MINI 
Convertible
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can 
also manually release the liftgate.
1.Use the integrated key and open the back-
rest 1 lock.
2.Press button2 and fold down backrest 
together with the belt strap.
3.Pull the handle, see arrow. The liftgate is 
released. 
Indicator and warning lamps
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Sliding/tilting sunroof or soft top of 
MINI ConvertibleExcessive vehicle speed, activation 
not possible, reduce speed and con-
tinue activation.
Lights up in red:
Control system for convertible top 
failed!Position of convertible top and locking 
mechanism not recognized. If con-
vertible top securely locked, drive 
may be continued. Manually close 
convertible top/sliding roof, refer to 
page32. Have your MINI Service 
inspect the system.
Lights up in yellow:
Drive  of  convertible  top  overheated! Let drive of convertible top cool down, 
refer to page32.
Sliding/tilting sunroof or soft top of 
MINI ConvertibleControl system of convertible top/tilt 
roof malfunctioning. Close convertible 
top/tilt roof manually, refer to 
page32. Contact your MINI Service.
Tailgate of MINI Convertible not 
closedClose the tailgate.
Gas  cap  missing  or  loose Make sure that the gas cap is correctly 
positioned and close it until it audibly 
clicks. Do not jam the strap between 
the gas cap and the vehicle.
Window washer fluid level too low Add washer fluid as soon as possible, 
page51.
Lights up in red:
Service due Arrange a service appointment.
Check service requirements, page, 
131.
Lights up in yellow:
The engine will start the next time the 
Start/Stop button is briefly pressed, 
possibly without the brake or clutch 
being depressed
12Cause What to do