2013 MINI Coupe ignition

Instrument lighting  88Trip odometer  745Windshield wipers   676Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/off   647Ignition lock  648Steering wheel buttons, rightResuming cruise control   106Storing the speed and accelerat‐
ing or slowing down   106Activating/deactivating cruise
control   105
Steering wheel buttons, left
VolumeBluetooth hands-free sys‐
tem   182
Bluetooth mobile phone prepara‐
tion package   192Activate/deactivate the voice acti‐
vation system   24
Microphone on the steering col‐
umnChange the radio station
Select a music track
Scroll through the redial list9Horn, the entire surface10Adjust the steering wheel   5811Releasing the hood  237Seite 13CockpitAt a glance13
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Indicator/warning lamps
The concept
The indicator and warning lamps can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors in display
area 1 or 2.
Several of the lamps are checked for proper
functioning when the engine is started or the
ignition is switched on, and light up briefly.
Text messages
Text messages at the upper edge of the Control
Display explain the meaning of the displayed
indicator and warning lamps.
Supplementary text messages
You can call up more information, e.g., on the
cause of a malfunction and on how to respond,
via Check Control, refer to page 82.
In urgent cases, this information will be shown
as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on.
Indicator lamps without text messages
The following indicator lamps notify you that
certain functions are active:SymbolFunction or systemTurn signal, refer to page 67High beams/headlamp flasher, refer
to page 67Front fog lamps, refer to page 87Rear fog lamp, refer to page 88DSC or DTC is regulating the propul‐
sive forces in order to maintain driv‐
ing stability, refer to page 101The handbrake is set, refer to
page 66Engine malfunction with adverse ef‐
fect on emissions, refer to page 242Cruise control, refer to page 105Seite 15CockpitAt a glance15
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Opening and closingVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Remote control/key Buttons on the remote control1Opening tailgate2Unlocking3Locking
General information
Each remote control contains a rechargeable
battery that is automatically recharged when it
is in the ignition lock while the car is being
driven. Use each remote control at least twice a
year for longer road trips in order to maintain
the batteries' charge status. In vehicles equip‐
ped with Comfort Access, the remote control
contains a replaceable battery, refer to
page 39.
The settings called up and implemented when
the vehicle is unlocked depend on which re‐
mote control is used to unlock the vehicle, Per‐
sonal Profile, refer to page 31.
In addition, information about service require‐
ments is stored in the remote control, Service
data in the remote control, refer to page 241.
Integrated key
Press button 1 to unlock the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
▷Driver's door, refer to page 34.▷MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster: glove
compartment, refer to page 118.▷MINI Convertible: lock of rear seat backrest,
refer to page 116.▷MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: through-load‐
ing opening, refer to page 117.
New remote controls
You can obtain new remote controls from your
service center.
Loss of the remote controls Lost remote controls can be blocked by your
service center.
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▷The engine can only be started if the re‐
mote control is inside the vehicle.▷The doors and tailgate must be closed to
operate the windows.
Comparison with ordinary remote
control
The functions can be controlled by pressing the
buttons or via Comfort Access.
Notes on opening and closing, refer to page 30.
If you notice a brief delay while opening or
closing the windows or convertible top, the sys‐
tem is checking whether a remote control is in‐
side the vehicle. Repeat the opening or closing
procedure, if necessary.
Unlocking
Press button 1.
Depending on the setting, either only the driv‐
er's door or the entire vehicle is unlocked, refer
to page 32.
Pressing the button again locks the entire vehi‐
cle again.
Convenient opening with the remote control,
refer to page 32.
Locking
Press button 1.
MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster:
windows and convertible top operation
In the radio ready state and beyond, the win‐
dows and the electrical convertible top can be
opened and closed when a remote control is lo‐
cated inside the vehicle.
Unlocking the tailgate separately Press the button on the exterior of the tailgate.
This corresponds to pressing the following but‐
ton on the remote control:
.
If a remote control accidentally left in the cargo
area is detected in the locked vehicle after the
tailgate is closed, the tailgate opens again
slightly. The hazard warning system flashes and
an acoustic signal sounds.
Power windows When the engine is switched off, the windows
can be operated as long as neither the doors
nor the tailgate are opened.
When the door and tailgate are closed again
and the remote control is detected inside the
vehicle, the windows can be operated again.
Insert the remote control into the ignition lock
to be able to operate the windows while the
engine is switched off and the doors are open.
Switching on the radio ready state Press the Start/Stop button to switch on the
radio ready state, refer to page 64.
Do not depress the brake or the clutch; other‐
wise, the engine will start.
Starting the engine The engine can be started or the ignition can
be switched on, refer to page 64, when a re‐
mote control is inside the vehicle. It is not nec‐
essary to insert a remote control into the igni‐
tion lock.
Switching off the engine in cars with
automatic transmission
The engine can only be switched off with the
selector lever in position P, refer to page 70.
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To switch off the engine with the selector lever
in position N, the remote control must be in‐
serted in the ignition lock.
Before driving a vehicle with automatic
transmission into a car wash1.Insert the remote control into the ignition
switch.2.Depress the brake pedal.3.Move the selector lever to position N.4.Switch the engine off.
The vehicle can roll.
Malfunction The Comfort Access functions can be disturbed
by local radio waves, such as by a mobile
phone in the immediate vicinity of the remote
control or when a mobile phone is being
charged in the vehicle.
If this occurs, open or close the vehicle using
the buttons on the remote control or use the
integrated key in the door lock.
To start the engine afterward, insert the remote
control into the ignition switch.
Warning lamps The warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when you attempt to
start the engine: the engine cannot be
started.
The remote control is not in the vehicle or has a
malfunction. Take the remote control with you
inside the vehicle or have it checked. If neces‐
sary, insert another remote control into the ig‐
nition switch.
The warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up while the engine is run‐
ning: the remote control is no longer in‐
side the vehicle.
After switching off the engine, the engine can
only be started again within approx. 10 sec‐
onds if no door has been opened.
The indicator lamp lights up and a mes‐
sage appears on the Control Display: re‐
place the remote control battery.
Replacing the battery
The remote control for Comfort Access contains
a battery that will need to be replaced from
time to time.1.Remove the cover.2.Insert a new battery with the positive side
facing upwards.3.Press the cover closed.
Return used battery to a recycling center
or to your service center.
Alarm system
The principle The alarm system, when activated, reacts if:
▷A door, the engine compartment lid or the
tailgate are opened.▷There is movement inside the car.▷The car's inclination changes, for instance if
an attempt is made to jack it up and steal
the wheels or to raise it prior to towing
away.▷There is an interruption in the power supply
from the battery
The alarm system briefly indicates unauthorised
entry or tampering by means of:
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▷An acoustic alarm.▷Switching on the hazard warning flashers.
Arming and disarming
General information
Whenever the car is locked or unlocked, the
alarm system is armed or disarmed.
Door lock and armed alarm systemUnlocking via the door lock will trigger the
alarm on some market-specific versions.
To stop this alarm, unlock the vehicle with the
remote control or switch on the ignition.
Tailgate with armed alarm system
The tailgate can also be opened when the
alarm system is armed.
Press the button on the remote con‐
trol.
When you subsequently close the tailgate it is
again locked and monitored.
Switching off an alarm
▷Unlock the car with the remote control.▷Insert the key fully into the ignition lock.▷In cars with convenient access, press the
button on the door lock.
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, engine compartment lid or tailgate
are not properly closed. Even if these are
not closed fully, the remaining items are
locked and the LEDs pulse after approx.
10 seconds for approx. 16 minutes. After‐
wards, 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 car.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press the button for at least two sec‐
onds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button on the
remote control.
Tilt alarm sensor
The vehicle's inclination is monitored. The
alarm is triggered, for instance, if an attempt is
made to steal the car's wheels or tow it away.
Interior movement detector
MINI Coupe
Before the interior movement detector can op‐
erate correctly, the windows must be closed.
MINI Convertible, MINI RoadsterThe interior of the car is monitored up to the
height of the seat cushions. Thus the alarm sys‐
tem is armed together with the interior motion
sensor even if the convertible top is open. An
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alarm can be triggered unintentionally by fall‐
ing objects such as leaves, refer to Avoiding un‐
intentional alarms.
Avoiding false alarms The tilt alarm sensor and the interior move‐
ment detector can be switched off together.▷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.▷Lock the vehicle twice with the integrated
key.
LEDs flash in short succession for approx. 2 sec‐
onds. The tilt alarm sensor and the interior
movement detector are switched off until the
car is next unlocked and locked.
Power windows General information Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐
ple, cannot operate the power windows and in‐
jure themselves. ◀
If, after having been opened and closed a num‐
ber of times in close succession, a window can
only be closed, the system is overheated. Let
the system cool down for several minutes with
the ignition switched on or the engine running.
Opening▷Press the switch downward.
The window opens until the switch is re‐
leased.▷Press the switch downward briefly.
In the radio ready state and higher, the
window opens automatically. Press again
briefly to stop the opening procedure.
To open the window by a crack, briefly press
the switch downward twice in close succession.
Closing Danger of pinching
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the window is
clear; otherwise, injuries may result. ◀
To close, press the switch upward. The window
closes until the switch is released.
Initializing the power windows If the battery was disconnected, for example to
change the battery or to put the vehicle into
storage, reinitialize the power windows; other‐
wise, the windows will not be lowered.
1.Close the doors.2.Open both windows.3.Close both windows.
Please contact your service center in the event
of a malfunction.
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MINI Convertible: central power
windows switch▷Press the switch downward.
The rear and front windows open consecu‐
tively until the switch is released.▷Press the switch downward briefly.
With the ignition switched on: the rear and
front windows open automatically. Press
again briefly to stop the opening proce‐
dure.
To close the windows, press the switch upward
and hold it.
Do not close the windows until the closing pro‐
cedure of the convertible top is completed;
otherwise, it cannot be ensured that the side
windows will form a tight seal with the rubber
seals of the convertible top. Convertible top, re‐
fer to page 43.
After the ignition is switched off The windows can be operated for approx. 1 mi‐
nute after the remote control is removed or the
ignition is switched off.
Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐
ple, cannot operate the power windows and in‐
jure themselves. ◀
MINI Convertible:
convertible top with
integrated sliding sun‐
roof
If possible, conserve the battery by only operat‐
ing the convertible top while the engine is run‐
ning.
Before closing the convertible top, remove all
foreign objects from the windshield frame as
these could prevent the top from closing prop‐
erly.
Opening and closing the sliding sunroof
To open:
Press the switch back until the desired position
or the end position is reached.
To close:
Press the switch forward.
The sliding sunroof can be opened or closed at
vehicle speeds up to 74 mph/120 km/h.
Electrical convertible top The fully-automatic convertible top combines
reliable weather protection with simple and convenient operation.
To ensure that you will continue to enjoy your
MINI Convertible, here are a few tips:
▷It is advisable that you close the convertible
top when you park the vehicle. Not only
does the closed convertible top protect the
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