
Notes
6
>Federal Emissions Performance Warranty
> California Emission Control System Limited 
Warranty
Detailed information about these warranties is 
listed in the Service and Warranty Information 
Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and 
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and 
designed to meet the pa rticular operating con-
ditions and homologation requirements in your 
country and continental region in order to 
deliver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle 
is operated under those conditions. If you wish 
to operate your vehicle in another country or 
region, you may be required to adapt your vehi-
cle to meet different prevailing operating condi-
tions and registration re quirements. You should 
also be aware of any a pplicable warranty limita-
tions or exclusions for such country or region. In 
such a case, please contact Customer Relations 
for further information.
Maintenance
Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain road 
safety, operational reliab ility and the New Vehi-
cle Limited Warranty.
Specifications for required maintenance mea-
sures:
> MINI Maintenance System
> Service and Warranty Information Booklet 
for US models
> Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for 
Canadian models
If the vehicle is not ma intained according to 
these specifications, this could result in serious 
damage to the vehicle. Such damage is not cov-
ered by the MINI New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Data memory
A variety of electronic components in your vehi-
cle include data storage devices, which store 
technical information on the condition of your  vehicle, events and errors, either temporarily or 
permanently. In general,
 this technical informa-
tion documents the condition of a component, a 
module, a system or  the surroundings:
> Operating conditions of system compo-
nents, e.g., fill levels.
> Status messages regarding the vehicle and 
of its individual comp onents, such as wheel 
rpm/vehicle speed, response delay, lateral 
acceleration.
> Malfunctions and defects in the major sys-
tem components, such as the lights and 
brakes.
> Responses of the vehicle in special driving 
situations, such as the deployment of an air-
bag, the utilization of stability control sys-
tems.
> Environmental conditio ns, such as tempera-
ture.
These data are exclusively of a technical nature 
and are used for the detection and correction of 
errors, as well as the optimization of vehicle 
functions. Motion profiles of traveled routes can 
not be deduced from these data. If services are 
required, such as repair services, service pro-
cesses, warranty claims an d quality assurance, 
then this technical info rmation can be read out 
by employees of service departments, including 
the manufacturer, from the event and error data 
storage devices by usin g special diagnostic 
equipment. There, if necessary, you will receive 
further information. Afte r remedying an error, 
the information in the error memory is deleted 
or progressively overwritten.
When using the vehicle,  situations are conceiv-
able in which this techni cal data, in conjunction 
with other information, su ch as accident reports, 
vehicle damage, witness statements, etc. - pos-
sibly with the assistance  of an expert - could be 
traced to particular individuals. Additional func-
tions that are agreed upon contractually with 
the customer, such as vehi cle tracking in case of 
emergency, permit the transmission of certain 
vehicle data from the vehicle.
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CockpitAT A GLANCE
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Indicator and warning 
lamps
The concept
Indicator and warning lamps can light up in var-
ious combinations and colors in indicator area1 
or 2.
Some lamps will be tested for proper functioning 
when the engine is started or the ignition is 
switched on and will therefore light up briefly.
Explanatory text messages
Text messages at the uppe r edge of the Control 
Display explain the mean ing of the displayed 
indicator and warning lamps. You can call up more information, e.g. on the 
cause of a malfunction and on how to respond, 
via Check Control, page
67.
In urgent cases, this  information will be shown 
as soon as the corresponding lamp lights up.
Indicator lamps without text messages
The following indicator lamps in display area 1 
indicate certain functions:
High beams/headlamp flasher 86
Front fog lamps 86
Lamp flashes:
DSC or DTC is regulating the drive 
forces in order to maintain driving 
stability 72
Parking brake applied 52
Engine malfunction with adverse effect 
on exhaust emissions 219
Cruise control 58
Turn signals 55
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AT A GLANCEVoice activation system
22
Terminating or canceling voice 
activation system
Press the  button on the steering wheel
or
Possible commands
Most menu items on the Control Display can be 
spoken as commands.
The commands that are possible depend upon 
which menu is currently shown on the Control 
Display.
There are short commands for many functions.
Some list items, for example telephone book 
listings, can also be selected using the voice acti-
vation system. In particular, say the list items 
exactly as they are displayed in the respective 
list.
Having the possible commands read 
aloud
Having the possible co mmands read aloud:
For example if you have selected "CD" the sys-
tem will read aloud the possible commands for 
operating the CD player.
Carrying out functions through short 
commands
Main menu functions can be executed immedi-
ately by short commands , almost regardless of 
which menu item is selected, e.g.,  {Vehicle sta-
tus }.
List of voice activation system short commands, 
see page 252.
Help for the voice activation system
Calling up Help:
Additional commands for Help:
>{Help with examples }: information about 
the current operating options and the most 
important commands for them are 
announced.
> {Help with voice activation }: information 
regarding the principles behind the voice 
activation system is announced.
Using alternative commands
There are often a number of commands to run a 
function, e.g.: 
Opening the main menu
Example: playing a CD
Via the main menu
The commands of the menu items are spoken 
aloud; they can also be selected using the MINI 
joystick.
1. Switch on Entertainment sound output if 
necessary.
2. Press the  button on the steering wheel
Via short commands
The CD playback can also be started by a short 
command.
1.Switch on Entertainment sound output if 
necessary.
2. Press the  button on  the steering wheel.
3. {C D … track … } e.g. CD track 4.
{
Cancel}
{ Voice commands }
{Help }
{ Radio } or {Radio on } 
{ Main menu }
3. {{C D and multimedia }}
4. {C D }
5. {C D track … }
6. {Track … }e.g. CD track 4.
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Voice activation systemAT A GLANCE
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Setting the voice dialog
You can set whether the system uses the stan-
dard dialog or a short version.
With the short version of the spoken dialog, a 
shortened version of the requests and responses 
of the voice activation system are played aloud.
1. "Settings"
2. "Language/Units"
3. "Speech mode:"
4. Select a setting:
>"Default"
> "Short"
Notes
For voice commands, bear in mind the follow-
ing:
> Do not use the voice activation system to ini-
tiate an emergency call. In stressful situa-
tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change. 
This can unnecessarily delay the establish-
ment of a telephone connection.
> Pronounce the commands and digits 
smoothly and at norm al volume, avoiding 
excessive emphases and pauses. The same 
applies to spelling wh en entering a destina-
tion for navigation.
> Always speak the commands in the lan-
guage of the voice activation system.
> When selecting a radio  station, use the stan-
dard pronunciation of the station name
{ Select station } e.g. WPLJ >
Keep the doors, windows and glass roof 
closed to prevent interference from outside 
noise.
> Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while 
speaking.
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CONTROLSOpening and closing
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Opening and closing
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.
Keys/remote controls
Buttons on the remote control
1Opening the tailgate
2 Unlocking
3 Locking
General information
Each remote control co ntains a rechargeable 
battery that is recharged when it is in the igni-
tion lock while the car is being driven. You 
should therefore use each remote control at 
least twice a year to maintain the charge status. 
In vehicles equipped with Comfort Access, the 
remote control contains  a replaceable battery, 
page 35.
If more than one remote control unit is used, the 
settings called up and implemented depend on 
which remote control is  recognized when the 
car is unlocked, refer  to Personal Profile, 
page 26. In addition, information about service require-
ments is stored in the remote control, refer to 
Service data in the remote control, page
218.
New remote controls
Your MINI dealer can supply new remote con-
trols as additional units or as replacements in the 
event of loss.
Integrated key
Press button1 to release the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
> Driver's door, page 29
Personal Profile
The concept
The functions of your MINI can be set individu-
ally. By means of Personal  Profiles, most of these 
settings are stored for  the remote control cur-
rently in use. When you unlock the car, the 
remote control is recognized and the settings 
stored for it are called up and implemented.
This means that your settings will be activated 
for you, even if in the meantime your car was 
used by someone else with another remote con-
trol and the corresponding settings.
Individual settings are  stored for a maximum of 
three remote controls.
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Opening and closingCONTROLS
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Personal Profile settings
For more information on specific settings, refer 
to the specified pages.
> Response of the central locking system 
when the car is being unlocked 27
> Automatic locking of the vehicle 30
> Triple turn signal activation 55
> Settings for the displays on the onboard 
computer, in the speedometer and in the 
tachometer:
>12 h/24 h mode of the clock 66
> Date format 67
> Brightness of the Control Display 70
> Language on the Control Display 69
> Units of measure for fuel consumption, 
distance covered/re maining distances 
and temperature 64
> Light settings:
>Pathway lighting 85
> Daytime running lights 85
> Automatic climate control: activating/deac-
tivating the AUTO program, setting the tem-
perature, air volume and air distribution 90
> Entertainment:
>Audio volume 141
> Tone control 141
Central lock ing system
The concept
The central locking system is ready for operation 
whenever the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and 
releases the locks on the following:
>Doors
> Tailgate
> Fuel filler flap
Operating from outside
>Via the remote control
> Using the door lock
> In cars with Comfor t Access, via the door 
handles on the driver's and passenger's 
sides
The anti-theft system is also operated at the 
same time. It prevents the doors from being 
unlocked using the lock buttons or door han-
dles. The remote control can also be used to 
switch the welcome lamps, the interior light, and 
the ambient lighting on and off. The alarm sys-
tem
 is also activated or deactivated, page 32.
Operating from inside
Switch/button for central locking system, 
page30.
In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the 
central locking system unlocks automatically. In 
addition, the hazard warning flashers and inte-
rior lamps come on.
Opening and closing: 
from outside
Persons or animals in a parked vehicle 
could lock the doors from the inside. Take 
the key with you when you leave the vehicle so 
that the vehicle can be opened from the out-
side. <
Using the remote control
Unlocking
Press the  button.
The welcome lamps and interior lamps come on.
Unlocking mode
You can also set which parts of the car are 
unlocked. The setting is stored for the remote 
control in use.
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AdjustmentsCONTROLS
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Safety belts, refer to page42.
Seats
Note before adjusting
Never attempt to adjust your seat while 
the vehicle is moving. The seat could 
respond with unexpected movement, and the 
ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an 
accident.
On the front passenger  seat as well, do not 
incline the backrest too far to the rear while the 
vehicle is being driven; otherwise, there is a dan-
ger in the event of an a ccident of sliding under 
the safety belt, eliminat ing the protection nor-
mally provided by the belt. <
Comply with the instruct ions on head restraint 
height on page 41 and on damaged safety belts 
on page 44.
Seat adjustment, front
Observe the instructions on page 39 to 
ensure the best possible personal protec-
tion. <
Longitudinal direction
Pull the lever, arrow 1, and slide the seat into the 
desired position, arrows 2.
After releasing the lever, move the seat slightly 
forward or back so that it engages properly.
Height
Pull up or push down the lever repeatedly, 
arrows  1, until the desired height is reached.
Backrest
MINI Countryman:
Pull lever, arrow 1, and apply weight to or 
remove weight from the backrest as needed.
MINI Paceman:
Pull the lever, arrow  1, and apply your  weight to 
the backrest or lift it  off as necessary, arrows  2.
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CONTROLSAdjustments
44
Stow away the center belt
If the center seat is not occupied, then insert the 
belt buckles3 and  4 into the corresponding 
holders, arrows.
Guide belt latches to the belt take-ups on the 
headliner, refer to page 43, and insert them in 
the provided take-ups.
Safety Belt Reminder
Front seats
The indicator lamps come on and an 
acoustic signal sounds. A message also 
appears on the Control Display. Check 
whether the safety  belt has been fas-
tened correctly. The Safety Belt Reminder is 
issued when the driver's safety belt has not been 
fastened. The Safety Belt Reminder is also acti-
vated at road speeds above approx. 5 mph or 
8 km/h if the front passenger's safety belt has 
not been fastened, if objects are placed on the 
front passenger seat, or if driver or front passen-
ger 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 mirror on the passenger's side is more 
curved than the driver's mirror. The 
objects seen in the mirror are closer 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 
accident. <
Adjusting electrically
1Adjustments
2 Select left/right mirror
3 Tilting mirrors in and out
Selecting the mirror: Switching to the othe r mirror: slide the 
mirror switch.
To adjust: The same as the button movement.
Folding mirrors in and out:
Press button  3.
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.
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