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belt has not been fastened, if objects are placed
on the front passenger seat, or if driver or front
passenger unfasten their safety belts.
Damage to safety belts
If the safety belts ar e damaged or stressed
in an accident: have th e safety belt system
and its seat-belt tensioners replaced and the
belt anchors checked. Have this work carried out
only by a MINI dealer or by a workshop that has
specially trained personnel working in accor-
dance with the specifications of the MINI manu-
facturer; otherwise, correct operation of these
safety systems is not ensured.<
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
The front passenger's mirror is more con-
vex than the driver's mirror. The objects
seen in the mirror are cl oser than they appear.
Do not gauge your distance from traffic behind
you on the basis of what you see in the mirror;
otherwise, there is an increased risk of an acci-
dent. <
1 Adjusting the left or right exterior mirror
2 Tilting mirrors in and out
Adjusting electrically
1.Choose a mirror, and also turn the button to
position 1.
2. To adjust the mirror, tilt the button into the
desired direction forward, back, left or right.
Manual adjustment
If there is, for example, an electrical failure, press
on the edges of the mirror glass.
Tilting mirrors in and out
Turn the knob beyond the pressure point in
direction 2. The mirrors can be folded in at road
speeds up to approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.
This can be beneficial in narrow streets, for
example, or for moving mi rrors that were folded
in by hand back out into their correct positions.
Automatic heating
At external temperatures below a certain limit,
both exterior mirrors are automatically heated
while the engine is running or the ignition
switched on.
Interior rearview mirror
To reduce glare from vehicles behind you when
you are driving at night:
Turn the knob.
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Interior and exterior mirrors,
automatic dimming feature
It is controlled by two photosensors:
>Inside the interior rearview mirror, arrow
> On the back of the mirror.
For proper function:
> Keep the photosensors clean
> Do not cover the area between the interior
rearview mirror and the windshield
> Do not place stickers or decals on the wind-
shield in front of the mirror.
Steering wheel
Adjustments
Do not adjust the steering wheel position
while the car is in motion; otherwise, there
is a risk of accident due to an unexpected move-
ment. <
1. Fold the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred
distance and angle to su it your seated posi-
tion. 3.
Swing the lever back up.
Do not use force to swing the lever
back up; otherwise, the mechanism
will be damaged. <
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Normal wiper speed
Press once.
The system switches to intermittent operation
when the vehicle is stationary.
Fast wiper speed
Press twice or press beyo nd the resistance point.
The system switches to normal speed when the
vehicle is stationary.
Intermittent wipe or rain sensor
If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the
intermittent-wipe time is preset.
If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the time
between wipes is contro lled automatically and
depends on the intensity of the rainfall. The rain
sensor is mounted on the windshield, directly in
front of the interior rearview mirror.
Activating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor
Press button, arrow 3.
This symbol is displayed in the
tachometer.
Deactivate the rain sensor before entering
an automatic car wash. Failure to do so
could result in damage caused by undesired
wiper activation. <
Adjusting the sensitivity of the rain
sensor
1.Switch on the ignition, refer to page 47.
2. Press the button in the turn signal indicator
as often as necessary until "SET/INFO" is dis-
played.
3. Press and hold the butt on until the display
changes.
4. Press the button as of ten as necessary until
the symbol and "SET" are displayed.
5. Press and hold the butt on until the display
changes.
6. Press the button to select the desired sensi-
tivity.
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bags for the front passenger are activated or
deactivated by the system accordingly.The indicator lamp above the interior rear-
view mirror shows th e current status of
the front passenger airbags, deactivated or acti-
vated, refer to Status of front passenger airbags
below. <
Before transporting a child on the front
passenger seat, read the safety precau-
tions and handling instructions under Transport-
ing children safely, page 44.
The front and side airbags can also be deacti-
vated by adolescents and adults sitting in certain
positions; the indicator lamp for the front pas-
senger airbags comes on. In such cases, the pas-
senger should change his or her sitting position
so that the front passenger airbags are activated
and the indicator lamp goes out. If the desired
airbag status cannot be achieved by changing
the sitting position, transport the relevant pas-
senger on a rear seat. Do not attach covers,
cushions, ball mats or other items to the front
passenger seat unless they are specifically rec-
ommended by the manufacturer of your MINI.
Do not place items under the seat which could
press against the seat from below. Otherwise, a
correct analysis of th e seat cushion is not
ensured. <
Status of front passenger airbags
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air-
bags shows the functional status of the front
passenger's front and side airbags in accordance
with whether and how th e front passenger seat
is occupied. The indica tor lamp shows whether the front passenger airbags are activated or
deactivated.
>
The indicator lamp co mes on as intended
when a child in a specially designated child
restraint system is detected on the seat.
The front and side airbags for the front pas-
senger are not activated.
Most child seats are detected by the
system. This particularly applies to
child seats that were required by NHTSA at
the time of manufacture of the vehicle. After
installing a child seat, check that the indica-
tor lamp for the front passenger airbags
lights up. It indicates that the child seat has
been detected and that the front passenger
airbags are deactivated. <
> The indicator lamp does not come on as long
as a person of sufficient size and in a correct
sitting position is detected on the seat.
The front and side airbags for the front pas-
senger are activated.
> The indicator lamp does not come on if the
seat is empty.
The front and side airbags for the front pas-
senger are not activated.
Operational readiness of airbag system
As of radio readiness, page 47, the warning
lamp lights up briefly to indicate that the entire
airbag system and the belt tensioners are oper-
ational.
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Practical interior accessories
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or coun try version. This also
applies to safety relate d functions and systems.
Integrated universal
remote control
The concept
By using the Integrated universal remote con-
trol, up to 3 functions of remote controlled
devices, e.g., garage door openers or lighting
systems, can be operated . As a result, the uni-
versal remote control can replace up to 3 differ-
ent remote controls. To operate, the buttons on
the rearview mirror must be programmed with
the desired functions. For programming, the
remote control for each device is needed.
To prevent possible damage or injury,
before programming or using the inte-
grated universal remote control, always inspect
the immediate area to make certain that no
people, animals or object s are within the travel
range of the device.
Comply also with the safe ty instructions supplied
with the original hand-held transmitter. <
Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored
functions as a safe ty precaution, page 92.
Compatibility
Depending on your vehicle's equip-
ment, the glove compartment can be
ventilated and, if the cooling function is
switched on, can also be cooled.
For additional informatio n, please contact your
MINI dealer or call: 1-800-355-3515. A list of compatible remote controls is available
on the Internet at www.homelink.com.
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson
Controls, Inc.
Operating elements on the rearview
mirror
1
LED
2 Buttons
3 The original remote control will be required
for the programming.
Programming
General information
1.Switch on ignition.
2. Initial startup:
Press and hold the righ t and left buttons on
the rearview mirror for approx. 20 seconds
until the LED on the rearview mirror starts
flashing quickly. All the programming for the
buttons on the rearview mirror is deleted.
3. Hold the original hand-held transmitter at a
distance of approx. 1in/2.5cm to 3in/8cm
from the buttons on the rearview mirror. The
required distance depends on the hand-
held transmitter.
4. Press both the desired function on the
remote and the button to be programmed
on the rearview mirror at the same time. The
LED flashes slowly at first.
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5.As soon as the LED flashes rapidly, release
both buttons. The quick flashing indicates
that the button on the rearview mirror has
been programmed.
If the LED does not flash rapidly after
approx. 60 seconds, alter the distance
between the rearview mirror and hand-held
transmitter and repeat this step. Several
attempts at different distances may be nec-
essary. Wait at least 15 seconds before each
attempt.
Canada: if the progra mming was interrupted
by the hand-held transmitter, press and hold
the memory button and press the button on
the hand-held transmitter for 2 seconds and
release several times.
6. To program other functions on other but-
tons, repeat steps 3 to 5.
You can operate the system with the engine
running or with the ignition switched on.
Special features of hopping-code
transmitter systems
If the device cannot be operated after being
programmed repeatedly, then check if the
device to be operated is equipped with a hop-
ping-code system. In a ddition, check in the
operating instructions for the device or press the
programmed button on the rearview mirror for a
longer period of time. If the LED on the rearview
mirror first flashes quickly and then is on for 2
seconds, then the device is equipped with a
hopping-code system. The flashing and the LED
being on repeats itself for approx. 20 seconds.
In addition, for devices with hopping-code sys-
tems, the integrated universal remote control
and the device must be synchronized.
Information about synchronizing can be found
in the operating instructions for the device to be
set.
Programming will be easier with the aid of a sec-
ond person. Synchronizing:
1.
Park your vehicle within the range of the
remote-controlled device.
Do not exceed the 164 ft/50 m range of the
remote-controlled device.
2. Program the particular button on the rear-
view mirrors as described.
3. Find and press the button for synchronizing
the device to be set. There remain approx.
30 seconds for the next step.
4. Press and hold the programmed button on
the rearview mirror for approx. 3 seconds
and then release. Repe at this step, possibly
up to three times, to complete the synchro-
nization. After the sy nchronization is com-
pleted, the programmed function is imple-
mented.
To reprogram individual buttons
1. Switch on ignition.
2. Press and hold the button to be pro-
grammed on the rearview mirror.
3. As soon as the LED on the rearview mirror
starts flashing slowly, hold the hand-held
transmitter of the devi ce to be operated
approx. 1in/2.5cm to 3in/8cm from the
buttons on the rearview mirror. The required
distance depends on the hand-held trans-
mitter.
4. Press and also hold the button with the
desired function on the hand-held transmit-
ter.
5. As soon as the LED on the rearview mirror
starts blinking faster, release both buttons.
The quick flashing indicates that the button
on the rearview mirror has been pro-
grammed. The device can now be operated
using the button on the rearview mirror.
Canada: if the LED is not flashing rapidly
after 60 seconds, chan ge the distance and
repeat the step or, if the programming was
interrupted by the hand-held transmitter,
press and hold the memory button and
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press the button on the hand-held transmit-
ter for 2 seconds and release several times.
Operation
Before using the integrated universal
remote control, always inspect the imme-
diate area to make certain that no people, ani-
mals or objects are within the travel range of the
device.
Comply also with the safe ty instructions supplied
with the original hand-held transmitter. <
The device, for example a garage door, can be
operated while the engine is running or when
the ignition is on by using the button on the
rearview mirror. In addition, while within the
reception range of the device, press the button
until the function is deleted. The LED on the
rearview mirror is constant ly on while the signal
is being transmitted.
Deleting stored functions
Press and hold the right and left buttons on the
rearview mirror for approx. 20 seconds until the
LED on the rearview mirror starts flashing
quickly. All stored functions are deleted. The
functions can not be deleted individually.
Digital compass
1Setting button on the back of the mirror
2 Display
The cardinal or ordinal direction in which the
vehicle is moving is shown on the display.
Operating principle
By pressing the setting button with a thin, sharp
object, e.g., a pen or a similar object, various
functions can be called up. The following setting
options are displayed one after the other,
depending on how long the setting button is
pressed down:
> Quick press: display switches on/off
> 3 to 6 seconds: compass zone setting
> 6 to 9 seconds: compass calibration
> 9 to 12 seconds: left/right-hand drive setting
> 12 to 15 seconds: setting the language
Setting the compass zones
Set the appropriate compass zone on your vehi-
cle so that the compass operates properly; see
world map with compass zones.
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Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
– MINI Maintenance System 211
Microphone for telephone 14
MINI Connected 187
MINI Internet page 4
MINI joystick, refer to Onboard computer 16
MINI Maintenance System 211
Mirror dimming feature 43
Mirrors 42
– exterior mirrors 42
– heating 42
– interior rearview mirror 42
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume 159,171
– connecting, refer to Mobile phone, pairing 156,167
– installation location, refer to Center armrest 95
– pairing 156,167
– refer to Telephone 95
– What to do if…. 158,170
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest 95
Mobile phone, refer to
Telephone 95
Mobile phone preparation
Bluetooth 166
Mobility Kit 224
Modifications, te chnical, refer
to For your own safety 4
Monitor, refer to MINI controls with navigation 16
Monitoring system for tire pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 71
Multifunctional steering wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel 11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/ headlamp flasher 52
– refer to Wiper system 52N
Navigation
– storing current position 114
Navigation data 110
Navigation destination
– entering manually 112,118
– home address 115
Navigation instructions, refer to Switching voice
instructions on/off 125
Navigation system 110
– address book 114
– bypassing a route section 122
– continuing route
guidance 121
– destination entry 112
– dynamic route guidance 128
– entering a destination manually 112,118
– planning a trip 119
– route list 122
– selecting destination via map 117
– selecting route criteria 121
– special destinations 116
– starting route guidance 121
– terminating route guidance 121
– voice instructions 125
– volume adjustment 125
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints 40
Nets, refer to Storage compartments 95
New tires 205
North-facing map 123
Notes 184
Number of cylinders, refer to Engine data 238
Number of safety belts 38
Nylon rope, refer to Tow rope 234
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket for
On-Board Diagnosis 212
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel specifications 193
Odometer 58
Office 179
– current office 179
– What to do if…. 185
Oil, refer to Engine oil 208
Oil consumption 208
Oil level 208
Oil types 209
Old batteries, refer to Disposal 230
Onboard computer 16
– adjusting brightness 66
– changing language 66
– menu guidance 17
– operating principles 16
– overview 16
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access 33
– from inside 30
– from outside 27
– using the door lock 29
– using the remote control 27
Opening and unlocking
– from inside 30
Options, selecting for navigation 121
Orientation menu, refer to
Main menu 17
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation 89
Outlets, refer to Air vents 86
Output, refer to Engine data 238
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control 88
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature 210
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