2013 MINI 3 door ESP

Locking
On the driver's or front passenger's door han‐
dle, press the button, arrow.
This corresponds to pressing the remote control
button:

To save battery power, ensure that all power
consumers are switched off before locking the
vehicle.
Convenient closing
Press and hold down the handle of the driver or
the front seat passenger.
This corresponds to pressing the remote control
button:

In addition to locking, the windows and the
glass sunroof are closed.
Monitor the closing process
Monitor the closing process to ensure
that no one becomes trapped. ◀
Unlock the tailgate Press the button on the exterior of the tailgate.
This corresponds to pressing the remote control
button:

Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when
the tailgate is closed. ◀
Malfunction Comfort Access may not function properly if it
experiences interference from external sources
such as mobile phones, metal objects, over‐
head power lines, transmission towers, etc.
In this case, open or close the vehicle using the
buttons on the remote control or use the
integrated key in the door lock.
Adjusting Unlocking The settings are saved in the active profile. Per‐
sonal Profile, refer to page 21.
Doors
1. Press the button2. "Settings"3."Door locks"4."Doors/key"5.Select the desired function.▷"Driver's door"
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler
flap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐
locks the entire vehicle.▷"All doors"
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Tailgate
Depending on the equipment version and
country variant, this setting is not offered in
some cases.1. Press the button2. "Settings"3."Door locks"4."Tailgate"5.Select the desired function.▷"Tailgate"
Only the tailgate is unlocked.▷"Tailgate + door(s)"
The tailgate and the doors are un‐
locked.
Locking
The settings are saved in the active profile. Per‐
sonal Profile, refer to page 21.
1. Press the button2. "Settings"3."Door locks"4."Doors/key"5.Select the desired setting.▷"Lock if no door is opened"
The vehicle locks automatically after a
short period of time if a door is not
opened.▷"Lock after starting to drive"
The vehicle locks automatically after
you drive away.
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
1. Press the button2. "Settings"3."Door locks"4.Select the desired setting.▷"Flash for lock/unlock"
The unlocking is acknowledged by two
flashes, the locking by one.▷"Acoustic warning"
The unlocking is acknowledged by one
honk of the horn.
Alarm system
The concept
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm
system responds to:
▷Opening of a door, the hood or the tailgate.▷Movements in the vehicle.▷Changes in the vehicle tilt, e.g., during at‐
tempts to steal a wheel or when towing the
car.▷Interruptions in battery voltage.
The alarm system briefly indicates tampering:
▷Acoustic alarm.▷By switching on the hazard warning system.▷By flashing the daytime running lights.
Arming and disarming the alarm system
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either
with the remote control or via the Comfort Ac‐
cess at the door lock, the alarm system is
armed or disarmed at the same time.
Door lock and armed alarm system The alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened, if the vehicle is unlocked via the door
lock.
In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehicle
with the remote control or switch on the igni‐
tion, if necessary, by emergency detection of
the remote control.
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Tailgate and armed alarm systemThe tailgate can be opened with the remotecontrol even when the alarm system is armed.
Press the button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second.
Depending on the version and the country var‐
iant, it is possible to set whether the doors are
also unlocked. Settings, refer to page 26.
The tailgate is somewhat raised.
If the doors were also unlocked with the tail‐
gate, the alarm system is disarmed.
After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and
monitored again if the doors are locked. The
hazard warning system flashes once.
Panic mode You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press the button on the remote control
for at least 3 seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Indicator lamp on the interior rearview
mirror▷The indicator lamp flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
The system is armed.▷Indicator lamp flashes for 10 seconds after
locking, then flashes every 2 seconds:Doors, hood or tailgate are not correctly
closed. Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm
sensor are not active.▷The indicator lamp goes out after unlock‐
ing:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.▷The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking
until the engine ignition is switched on, but
no longer than approx. 5 minutes:
An alarm has been triggered.
Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations such as
attempts to steal a wheel or when the car is
towed.
Interior motion sensor The windows and glass sunroof must be closed
for the system to function properly.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
can be switched off together, such as in the fol‐
lowing situations:
▷In automatic car washes.▷In duplex garages.▷During transport on car-carrying trains, at
sea or on a trailer.▷When animals are to remain in the vehicle.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Press the remote control button again
within 10 seconds as soon as the vehi‐
cle is locked.
The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐
onds and then continues to flash.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
are switched off until the vehicle is locked
again.
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and stops in the raised posi‐
tion.▷Press the switch forward beyond the resist‐
ance point and release it.
The glass sunroof is closed and stops in the
raised position.
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.▷Press the switch forward beyond the resist‐
ance point and hold it.
The glass sunroof is closed as long as the
switch is pressed.▷Press the switch forward beyond the resist‐
ance point and release it twice.
The glass sunroof is closed.
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
With the glass sunroof completely raised:
▷Slide switch forward to the resistance point
and hold.
The glass sunroof is closed as long as the
switch is pressed.▷Press the switch forward beyond the resist‐
ance point and release it.
The glass sunroof is closed.
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
Pinch protection system If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a
glass sunroof closes, the closing action is inter‐
rupted.
The glass sunroof opens again slightly.
Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐
tection
Despite the pinch protection system, check that
the roof's closing path is clear; otherwise, the
closing action may not be interrupted in certain
extreme situations, such as when thin objects
are present. ◀
Closing without the pinch protection
system
For example, if there is an external danger, pro‐
ceed as follows:1.Press the switch forward beyond the resist‐
ance point and hold.
Pinch protection is limited and the roof re‐
opens slightly if the closing force exceeds a
certain value.2.Press the switch forward again beyond the
resistance point and hold until the roof
closes without pinch protection. Make sure
that the closing area is clear.
Initializing after a power failure
After a power failure, it may be the case that
the roof can only be raised. The system must be
initialized in this case. MINI recommends hav‐
ing this work performed by your service center.
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AdjustingVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehi‐
cle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Sitting safely
The ideal seating position can make a vital con‐ tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
The seating position plays an important role in
an accident in combination with:▷Safety belts, refer to page 34.▷Head restraints, refer to page 35.▷Airbags, refer to page 71.
Seats
Hints Do not adjust the seat while driving
Do not adjust the driver's seat while driv‐
ing, or the seat could respond with unexpected
movement and the ensuing loss of vehicle con‐
trol could lead to an accident. ◀
Do not incline the backrest too far to the
rear
Also on the front passenger side, do not incline
the backrest on the front passenger side too far to the rear during driving, or there is a risk of
slipping under the safety belt in the event of an
accident. This would eliminate the protection
normally provided by the belt. ◀
Adjusting seats
At a glance1Forward/backward2Thigh support3Height4Backrest tilt
Forward/backward
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired
direction.
After releasing the lever, move the seat forward
or back slightly to make sure it engages prop‐
erly.
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1.Pull the head restraint upward as far as
possible.2.Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the
head restraint out completely.
Before transporting passengers
Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐
porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐
tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐
able. ◀
Mirrors Exterior mirrors
At a glance
1Adjusting2Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor3Fold in and out
General information
The mirror on the passenger side is more
curved than the driver's side mirror.
Estimating distances correctly
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. Do not estimate the distance
to the traffic behind you based on what you see
in the mirror, as this will increase your risk of an
accident. ◀
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, the
mirror setting is stored for the remote control in
use. When the vehicle is unlocked via the re‐
mote control, the position is automatically re‐
trieved if the setting for this function is active.
Selecting a mirror To change over to the other mirror:Slide the mirror changeover switch.
Adjusting electrically The setting corresponds to the direction
in which the button is pressed.
Adjusting manually If an electrical malfunction occurs, for example,
press the edges of the mirror glass.
Automatic Curb MonitorWhen the reverse gear is engaged, the mirror
glass tilts downward slightly on the front pas‐
senger side. This improves your view of the
curb and other low-lying obstacles when park‐
ing, for example.
Activating1. Slide the mirror changeover switch
to the driver's side mirror position.2.Engage transmission position R.
Deactivating
Slide the mirror changeover switch to the pas‐
senger side mirror position.
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The selected drive mode is briefly displayed in
the instrument cluster, followed by the current
one.
Manual mode M/S: prevent automatic upshifting
Once maximum engine speed is attained, M/S
manual mode is automatically upshifted as
needed.
For vehicles with Sport automatic transmission,
automatic shift operations are not performed if
one of the following conditions is met:▷DSC is deactivated.▷TRACTION is activated.
In addition, the kickdown is deactivated.
Ending the sport program/manual
mode
Push the gear selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Shift paddles for Sport automatic
transmission
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow
you to shift drive modes quickly while keeping
both hands on the steering wheel.
If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are
used to shift gears in automatic mode, the
transmission temporarily switches to manual
mode.
If the shift paddles are not used and the vehicle
is not accelerated for a certain time, the system
switches back into automatic mode if the gear
selector lever is in drive mode D.
▷Shift up: pull right shift paddle.▷Shift down: pull left shift paddle.
The vehicle only shifts up or down at appropri‐
ate engine and road speeds, e.g., it does not
shift down if the engine speed is too high.
The selected drive mode is briefly displayed in
the instrument cluster, followed by the current
one.
Displays in the instrument cluster The selector lever position is dis‐
played, e.g.: P.
Drive mode lock, manually unlocking Should the gear selector lever be blocked in se‐
lector lever position P despite the ignition being
turned on, the brake being depressed and the
unlock button being pressed, the drive mode
lock can be manually canceled:
Before the manual unlocking of the drive mode
block, engage the parking brake forcefully to
prevent the vehicle from rolling away.
1.Unclip the sleeve of the gear selector lever.2.Pull the sleeve over the gear selector lever.
Unplug the cable connector if necessary.3.Using the screwdriver from the onboard ve‐
hicle tool kit, refer to page 186, press the
yellow release lever downward, arrow.4.Move the gear selector lever slightly toward
the rear; to do this press the unlock button
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Welcome lamps and
headlamp courtesy de‐
lay feature
Welcome lamps
When the vehicle is parked, leave the switch in
position
or : parking and interior lamps
come on briefly when the vehicle is unlocked
depending on the ambient light.
Activating/deactivating
Operation takes place via the radio.
1. Press the button2. "Settings"3."Lighting"4."Welcome light"
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Headlamp courtesy delay feature The low beams stay lit for a short while if the
headlamp flasher is switched on after the lights
and ignition are switched off.
Setting the duration Operation takes place via the radio.
1. Press the button2. "Settings"3."Lighting"4."Pathway lighting:"5.Set the duration.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Automatic headlamp
control
Switch position
: the low beams are
switched on and off automatically, e.g., in tun‐
nels, in twilight or if there is precipitation. The
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights
up.
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can
cause the lights to be switched on.
The low beams always stay on when the fog
lamps are switched on.
Personal responsibility
The automatic headlamp control cannot
serve as a substitute for your personal judg‐
ment in determining when the lamps should be
switched on in response to ambient lighting
conditions.
For example, the sensors are unable to detect
fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you
should always switch on the lamps manually
under these conditions. ◀
Daytime running lights
With the ignition switched on, the daytime run‐
ning lights light up in position 0,
or .
After the ignition is switched off, the parking
lamps light up in position
.
Activating/deactivating
In some countries, daytime running lights are
compulsory, so it may not be possible to deacti‐
vate the daytime running lights.
Operation takes place via the radio.
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