All around the head‐
liner1Indicator/warning lamps for the front pas‐
senger airbags 922Switch panelReading lamps 88MINI Roadster: interior lamps/
reading lamps 88Ambient lighting color 89MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: ex‐
tending and retracting the spoiler
manually 103MINI Convertible: opening and
closing the sliding sunroof or
convertible top 42
MINI Roadster: opening and clos‐
ing the convertible top 50Interior lamps 88All around the shift/
selector lever1USB audio interface 1722Buttons in the center consoleSport button 103Driving stability control sys‐
tems 1013MINI joystick with buttons 18Seite 17CockpitAt a glance17
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impossible to unlock the doors using the
lock buttons or door handles.▷The welcome lamps, interior lamps, and
ambient lighting are switched on and off.▷The alarm system is armed or disarmed, re‐
fer to page 39.
Operating from the inside
Via the button for the central locking system,
refer to page 35.
In an accident of the necessary severity, the
central locking system unlocks automatically.
The hazard warning system and interior lamps
come on.
Opening and closing:
from the outside
Using the remote control
General information Take the remote control with you
People or animals left unattended in a
parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐
side. Always take the remote control with you
when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle
can then be opened from the outside. ◀
Unlocking
Press the button. The vehicle is un‐
locked.
The welcome lamps and interior lamps are
switched on.
You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.1."Settings"2."Door locks"3."Unlock button"4.Select the desired function:▷"All doors"
Press the button once: the en‐
tire vehicle unlocks.
▷"Driver's door only"
Pressing the button once un‐
locks only the driver's door and the fuel
filler flap. Pressing twice unlocks the
entire vehicle.
Convenient opening
Press and hold the button on the re‐
mote control.
The power windows are opened. In the
MINI Convertible, the sliding sunroof is opened
as well.
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To open the convertible top and the rear win‐
dows in the MINI Convertible: release the but‐
ton and then press and hold it again until the
convertible top is fully open. The side windows
remain open.
MINI Convertible with Comfort Access:
Hold the button down.
When you are close to the vehicle, the side win‐
dows move up after the convertible top is
opened.
Convenient closing
MINI Convertible:
The convertible top, sliding sunroof, and win‐
dows can be closed using the remote control
for Comfort Access when you are close to the
vehicle.
Hold the button down.
The convertible top and windows are closed.
Monitor the closing process
Watch during the closing process to be
sure that no one is injured. Removing the hand
from the door handle immediately stops the
closing process. ◀
MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster:
Convenient closing with the remote control is
not possible.
Locking
Press the button.
Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if
there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be
unlocked from inside without special knowl‐
edge. ◀
Setting the confirmation signals
Have unlocking or locking of the vehicle con‐
firmed.1."Settings"2."Door locks"3."Flash when lock/unlock"4.Press the MINI joystick.
Switching on the interior lamps
When the vehicle is locked:
Press the button.
You can also use this function to locate your ve‐
hicle in parking garages, etc.
Unlocking the tailgate
Press the button for approx. 1 second
and then release it.
The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐
fore opening.
Malfunctions The function of the remote control may be im‐
paired by local radio waves. If this occurs, un‐
lock and lock the vehicle at the door lock with
the integrated key.
If it should become impossible to lock the vehi‐
cle with a remote control, the battery in the re‐
mote control is discharged. Use this remote
control on an extended trip to recharge the
battery, refer to page 30.
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For US owners onlyThe transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is governed by the following:
FCC ID:
LX8766S
LX8766E
LX8CAS
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:▷This device may not cause harmful interfer‐
ence, and▷this device must accept any interference re‐
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
Using the door lock
Sets how the vehicle is to be unlocked, refer to
page 32.
In some vehicle equipment versions, only the
driver's door can be unlocked and locked via
the door lock.
Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if
there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be
unlocked from inside without special knowl‐
edge. ◀
Locking the doors and tailgate at once
To lock all doors, the fuel filler flap, and the tail‐
gate at once:1.With the doors closed, lock the vehicle us‐
ing the button for the central locking sys‐
tem in the interior, refer to page 35.2.Unlock and open the driver's or front pas‐
senger door, refer to page 35.3.To lock the vehicle:▷Lock the driver's door using the
integrated key in the door lock, or▷Press down the lock button of the front
passenger door and close the door
from the outside.
Convenient opening and closing
In vehicles with an alarm system or Comfort Ac‐
cess, the windows can be operated via the door
lock.
MINI Convertible: sliding sunroof and
convertible top operation in addition.
Opening/closing
Turn the key to the unlock or lock position and
hold it there.
In the MINI Convertible, the convertible top is
closed, followed by the sliding sunroof and side
windows.
Keep the closing area clear
Watch during the opening and closing
process to be sure that no one becomes trap‐
ped. Releasing the key stops the motion. ◀
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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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Closing the convertible top1.Hold on to the convertible top on the re‐
spective side frames with both hands.2.Lift it out on both sides and pivot it forward
onto the cowl.3.In the vehicle, pry out the cover in the mid‐
dle of the roof using the screwdriver.
Closing the sliding sunroof
1.Insert the hex key into the opening de‐
signed for this purpose in the middle of the
roof and press upward, arrow 1.2.Turn the hex key in the direction of arrow 2.3.Open the two locks and take off the locking
pieces.Ensure that the locking pieces do not fall
onto the vehicle, as this could cause dam‐
age.4.Insert the pins into the respective mount on
the cowl, arrow.
Locking the convertible top
Turn the hex key opposite to the direction of
arrow 2 until the convertible top is locked.
Please contact your service center to eliminate
the malfunction.
MINI Convertible: wind
deflector
The wind deflector keeps air movements in the
passenger compartment to a minimum when
the convertible top is open and provides an
even more comfortable ride, even at high
speeds.
Do not allow pointed object to come into con‐
tact with the wind deflector as these may dam‐
age the net. Do not place any objects on the in‐
stalled wind deflector. When stowing, make
sure that the wind deflector is not damaged by
objects.
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Engine oil, filling capacity 273
Engine oil, MINI maintenance system 241
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 239
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 239
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 75
Engine power, refer to Engine data 266
Engine, RPM 266
Engine start, assistance 254
Engine, starting 65
Engine, starting– Comfort Access 37
Engine, starting, Start/Stop
button 64
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop button 64
Engine, switching off 66
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 101
Exchanging wheels/tires 231
Exterior mirrors 57
Exterior mirrors, adjusting 57
Exterior mirrors, folding in and out 57
Exterior sensors, care 262
External devices 171
External temperature dis‐ play 74
External temperature display
– Changing the unit of meas‐
ure 78– On computer 78
External temperature warn‐
ing 74
Externel temperature dis‐ play 74
F
Fader 158
Failure messages, refer to Check Control 82
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts 55
Fault messages, refer to Check Control 82
Filling capacities 273
Filter– Refer to Activated-charcoal
filter 110– Refer to Microfilter 110– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol 112
First aid kit 254
First aid, refer to First aid kit 254
Flashing when locking/unlock‐ ing 33
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor 94– Indicator/warning lamp 94– Run-flat tire 95– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 95
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 93
Flat Tire Monitor FTM
– Flat tire message 94– Initializing the system 94– Limits of the system 93– Snow chains 93
Flat tire, wheel change 249
Floor mats, care 262
FM/AM station 160
Fog lamps 87
Folding roof, refer to Convertible top with
integrated sliding sun‐
roof 42
Foot brake 126
Footwell lamps, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps 88
Front airbags 90
Front fog lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 246
Front fog lamps 87
Front lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 245
Front passenger airbags, de‐
activating 91
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 93
Fuel 220
Fuel– Refer to Average fuel con‐
sumption 76
Fuel, additives 220
Fuel, average consump‐ tion 76
Fuel cap, closing 218
Fuel consumption display
– Average fuel consump‐
tion 76
Fuel filler flap, closing 218
Fuel filler flap, opening 218
Fuel filler flap, unlocking in case of an electrical malfunc‐
tion 218
Fuel gauge 75
Fuel, saving 131
Fuel tank capacity, refer to Filling capacities 273
Fuel tank contents, refer to Filling capacities 273
Fuel tank, refer to Filling ca‐ pacities 273
Fuse 253
G Gasoline 220
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 75
Gasoline quality 220
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 149
Gear change
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 71
Gear display, automatic trans‐
mission with Steptronic 70
Glass sunroof, electrical
– Convenient operation 32– Remote control 32
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐
gation system 136
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