CONTROLSOpening and closing
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7.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
8. Press the button to select:
>
The central locking system automatically
locks the vehicle afte r some time if no
door has been opened.
> The central locking system automatically
locks the vehicle as soon as you drive off.
> The central locking system automatically
locks the vehicle afte r some time if no
door has been opened, or as soon as you
drive off.
> 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
backrest lock 1.
2. Press button 2 and fold down backrest
together with the belt strap.
3. Pull the handle, refer to arrow. The liftgate is
released.
Indicator and warning lampsMOBILITY
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Sliding/tilting sunroof or soft top of
MINI ConvertibleExcessive vehicle speed, activation
not possible, reduce speed and
continue 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
page
34. Have your MINI dealer
inspect the system.
Lights up in yellow:
Drive of convertible top overheated! Let drive of convertible top cool down,
refer to page 34.
Sliding/tilting sunroof or soft top of
MINI Convertible Control system of convertible top/tilt
roof malfunctioning. Close convertible
top/tilt roof ma
nually, refer to
page 34. Contact your MINI Service.
Tailgate of MINI Convertible not
closed Close the tailgate.
Fuel cap missing or loose Make sure that the fuel cap is correctly
positioned and close it until it audibly
clicks. Do not jam the strap between
the fuel cap and the vehicle.
Window washer fluid level too low Add washer fluid as soon as possible,
page 53.
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