Opening and closingCONTROLS
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Display on the revolution counter
When the system is armed, all LEDs pulse. After
approx. 16 minutes one LED flashes.
>LEDs pulse or LED flashes: system is armed.
> One LED flashes at short intervals:
Doors, the hood or the tailgate are not prop-
erly closed. Even if these are not closed fully,
the remaining items are deadlocked and the
LEDs pulse after approx. 10 seconds for
approx. 16 minutes. Afterwards, one LED
flashes.
The interior movement detector is not acti-
vated.
> LEDs go out after the vehicle is unlocked:
No attempt was made to tamper with the
car.
> LEDs flash after unlocking until the key is
inserted in the ignition, but for no longer
than approx. 5 minutes: an attempt was
made to tamper with the vehicle.
Tilt alarm sensor
The vehicle's inclination is monitored. The alarm
is triggered, for instance, if an attempt is made
to steal the vehicle's wheels or tow it away.
Interior movement detector
Before the interior mo vement detector can
operate correctly, the windows and glass roof
must be closed.
Avoiding false alarms
The tilt alarm sensor an d the interior movement
detector can be swit ched off together. This prevents false alarms, e.g. in the following
situations:
>
In duplex garages
> When being transported on car-carrying
trains, ferries or trailers
> If pets are to remain inside the car
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior movement detector
Press the button on the remote control
twice in succession.
LEDs flash in short succession for approx.
2 seconds.
The tilt alarm sensor an d the interior movement
detector are switched of f until the car is next
unlocked and locked.
Comfort Access
The concept
Access to the vehicle is po ssible without the use
of the remote control. All you need to do is wear
the remote control close to your body, e.g. in
your jacket pocket. Th e vehicle automatically
detects the remote control within the immedi-
ate vicinity or in the passenger compartment.
Comfort Access supports the following func-
tions:
> Unlocking/locking the vehicle
> Unlocking the tailgate/Split Rear Barn Doors
separately
> Starting the engine
Functional requirements
>There are no external malfunction sources in
the vicinity.
> For locking, the remote control must be out-
side of the vehicle.
> The vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked
again until after approx. 2 seconds.
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Technology for driving comfort and
safety
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.
Park Distance Control
PDC
The concept
PDC assists you with parking in reverse. Acoustic
signals and a visual indi cator warn you of the
presence of an object behind the vehicle. To
measure the distance, there are four ultrasonic
sensors in either bumper.
These sensors have a range of approx.
6.5 ft/2 m. However, an acoustic warning
does not sound until an object is approx. 24 in/
60 cm from the rear corner sensors, or approx.
5 ft/1.50 m from the rear center sensors.PDC is a
parking aid that can indicate objects when they
are approached slowly, as is usually the case
when parking. Avoid appr oaching an object at
high speed; otherwise, physical circumstances
may lead to the system warning being issued
too late. <
Automatic mode
With the engine running or the ignition switched
on, the system is activated automatically after
approx. 1 second when you engage reverse
gear or move the automatic transmission selec-
tor lever to position R. Wait this short period
before driving.
Acoustic signals
As the distance between vehicle and object
decreases, the intervals between the tones
become shorter. If the distance to the nearest
object falls to below roughly 1 ft/30 cm, then a
continuous tone sounds.
If the distance remains co nstant, e.g. when driv-
ing parallel to a wall, the acoustic signal stops
after approx. 3 seconds.
Malfunction
Indicator lamp lights up. PDC has failed.
A message appears on the Control Dis-
play. Have the system checked.
To avoid this problem, keep the sensors clean
and free of ice or snow in order to ensure that
they will continue to operate effectively. When
using a high-pressure cleaner, do not direct the
jet toward the sensors for lengthy periods and
only spray from a distance of at least 4 in/10 cm.
PDC with visual warning
To have the system show distances to objects on
the Control Display. The contours of distant
objects are shown on the Control Display even
before the acoustic sign al sounds. The display
appears on the Control Display as soon as the
transmission is shifted into reverse or the selec-
tor lever is moved into the R position.
System limitations
Even with PDC, final responsibility for esti-
mating the distance between the vehicle
and any obstructions always remains with the
driver. Sensors, too, have blind spots in which
objects cannot be dete cted. Moreover, ultra-
sonic detection can reach its physical limits with
objects such as trailer tow bars and couplings,
thin and wedge-shaped objects, etc. Low
objects already indicated, such as curbs, may
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Things to remember when drivingDRIVING TIPS
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3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX pounds or YYY
kilograms.
4. The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the XXX amount equals
1,400 lbs and there will be four 150 lb-pas-
sengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail-
able cargo and luggage load capacity is
650 lbs:
1,400 lbs minus 750 lbs = 650 lbs.
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated
in step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, part of
the load from your trail er will be transferred
to your vehicle. Consult the manual for
transporting a trailer to determine how this
may reduce the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
Load
The permissible load is the sum of the occu-
pants' weights and the weight of the cargo. The
greater the weight of the occupants, the less
cargo/luggage can be transported.
Stowing cargo
> Position heavy objects as low and as far for-
ward as possible, ideally directly behind the
rear seat backrests.
> Cover sharp edges and corners. >
For very heavy cargo wh en the rear seat is
not occupied, secure each safety belt in the
respective opposite buckle.
> Do not stack higher than the top edge of the
backrests.
> Use the cargo net, refer to page 104. Ensure
that no objects can penetrate through the
net.
MINI
MINI Clubman
Securing cargo
By way of example, the illustration shows the
cargo area in the MINI.
> Secure smaller and lighter items using
retaining or draw straps.
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Everything from A to ZREFERENCE
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Telephone
– hands-free system163,175
– installation location, refer to Center armrest 95
– voice commands 175
Telephone receiving power, refer to Status
information 19
Temperature display
– setting the units 60
Temperature of coolant, refer to Coolant temperature 210
Temperature setting
– air conditioner 87
– automatic climate control 89
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control 55
Tensioning straps, refer to Securing cargo 105
Text message 182
Third brake lamp, refer to Center brake lamp 224
Three-point safety belt 41
Tightening the lug bolts
– keys 217,218
– torque 229
Tightening torque, refer to Tightening lug bolts 229
Tire change set
– space-saver spare tire 217
Tire failure
– Flat Tire Monitor 73
– indicator/warning lamp 73
– MINI Mobility Kit 224
– run-flat tires 73
– space-saver spare tire 227
– Tire Pressure Monitor 74
Tire inflation pressure 195
– loss 73,74
– space-saver spare tire 195
Tire pressure monitoring, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 71
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 74
– limitations of system 74
– resetting system 75
– warning lamp 75
Tire Quality Grading 203Tires
– age
204
– breaking in 100
– changing, refe r to Changing
wheels 227
– condition 204
– damage 204
– inflation pressure 195
– inflation pressure loss 75
– minimum tread depth 204
– new tires
205
– pressure moni toring,
refer to
Flat Tire Monitor 71
– pressure monitoring, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 74
– puncture 73
– size 202
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth 204
– winter tires 206
– with emergency operation
properties 205
Tires with emergency operation properties, refer to
Run-flat tires 205
Tires with safety features, refer
to Run-flat tires 205
TMC station, refer to Traffic information 125
Tone
– middle setting 134
Tone during audio playback
– adjusting 133
Toolkit 217
Tools, refer to Toolkit 217
Torque 238
– lug bolts 229
Tow bar 234
Tow fitting 233
– screw thread 233
Tow fittings for tow-starting
and towing away 233
Towing 233
– car with automatic
transmission 234
– methods 234 Tow rope
234
Tow-starting 233
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor 74
Track
– selecting on CD 143
Track width, refer to
Dimension 239
Traction control, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 69
Traffic bulletins
– categories 127
Traffic bulletins, filtering 127
Traffic congestion
– displaying traffic
information 125
– refer to Route, bypassing segments 122
Traffic information for navigation
– displaying 126
Traffic information in navigation
– screen display in the map
view 127
Trailer operation
– trailer loads and gross vehicle
weight 242
Transmission
– automatic transmission with Steptron ic
49
– manual transmission 49
– overriding selector lever lo ck
f
or automatic transmission
with Steptronic 51
Transporting children safely 44
Transport securing devices, refer to Securing cargo 105
Tread depth, refer to Minimum tire tread 204
Treble, refer to Tone
control 133
Trip computer 59
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer 58
Triple turn signal activation 52
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