2014 MINI 3 door ESP

Alarm system
The concept
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm
system responds to:▷Opening a door, the hood or the tailgate.▷Movements in the vehicle interior▷Changes in the vehicle tilt, e. g., during at‐
tempts at stealing a wheel or when towing
the car.▷Disconnected battery voltage.
The alarm system briefly signals tampering:
▷Acoustic alarm.▷By switching on the hazard warning system.▷By flashing the daytime running lights.
Arming and disarming the alarm system
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either
with the remote control or via the Comfort Ac‐
cess, the alarm system is armed or disarmed at
the same time.
Door lock and armed alarm system
The alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened, when the vehicle is unlocked via the
door lock.
Switching off the alarm, refer to page 44.
Tailgate and armed alarm system The tailgate can be opened even when the
alarm system is armed.
After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and
monitored again when the doors are locked.
The hazard warning system flashes once.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press button on the remote control for
at least 3 seconds.
To reel off the alarm: press any button.
Indicator lamp on the interior rearview
mirror▷The indicator lamp flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
The system is armed.▷The indicator lamp flashes after locking:
The doors, hood or tailgate is not closed
properly, but the rest of the vehicle is se‐
cured.
After 10 seconds, the indicator lamp flashes
continuously. Interior motion sensor and tilt
alarm sensor are not active.
When the still open access is closed, interior
motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor will be
switched on.▷The indicator lamp goes out after unlock‐
ing:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.▷The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking
until the engine ignition is switched on, but
no longer than approx. 5 minutes:
An alarm has been triggered.
Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations such as
attempts to steal a wheel or when the car is
towed.
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Danger of jamming even with pinch pro‐
tection
Despite the pinch protection system, check that
the glass sunroof's closing path is clear; other‐
wise, the closing action may not be interrupted
in certain extreme situations, such as when thin
objects are present. ◀
Closing without the pinch protection
system
E. g. if there is an external danger, proceed as
follows:1.Press the reel forward beyond the resist‐
ance point and hold it.
The pinch protection is limited and the
glass sunroof reopens slightly if the closing
force exceeds a certain margin.2.Press the reel forward again beyond the re‐
sistance point and hold until the glass sun‐
roof closes without jam protection. Make
sure that the closing area is clear.
Initializing after a power failure
After a power failure, it can happen that the
glass sunroof can only be raised. The system
must be initialized in this case. MINI recom‐
mends having this work performed by your
service center.
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AdjustingVehicle features and op‐
tions
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Sitting safely The ideal seating position can make a vital con‐
tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
The seating position plays an important role in
an accident in combination with:▷Safety belts, refer to page 50.▷Head restraints, refer to page 52.▷Airbags, refer to page 93.
Seats
Hints Do not adjust the seat while driving
Do not adjust the driver's seat while driv‐
ing, or the seat could respond with unexpected
movement and the ensuing loss of vehicle con‐
trol could lead to an accident. ◀
Do not incline the backrest too far to the
rear
Also on the front passenger side, do not incline
the backrest on the front passenger side too far to the rear while driving, or there is a risk of
slipping under the safety belt in the event of an
accident. This would eliminate the protection
normally provided by the belt. ◀
Keep the movement area unobstructed
When changing the seat position, keep
the seat's area of movement unobstructed;
otherwise, people might get injured or objects
damaged. ◀
Adjusting seats At a glance1Forward/backward2Thigh support3Height4Backrest tilt
Forward/backward
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired
direction.
After releasing the lever, move the seat forward
or back slightly making sure it engages prop‐
erly.
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Estimating distances correctly
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. Do not estimate the distance
to the traffic behind you based on what you see
in the mirror, as this will increase your risk of an
accident. ◀
Depending on the car's features, the mirror set‐
ting is stored in the applicable remote control.
When the vehicle is unlocked via the remote
control, the position is automatically retrieved if
this function is active.
Selecting a mirror To change over to the other mirror:
Slide the switch.
Adjusting electrically The setting corresponds to the direction
in which the button is pressed.
Adjusting manually In case of electrical malfunction press edges of
mirror.
Automatic Curb Monitor The concept
If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on
the front passenger side is tilted downward.
This improves your view of the curb and other
low-lying obstacles when parking, e.g.
Activating1. Slide the switch to the driver's side
mirror position.2.Engage selector lever position R.
Deactivating
Slide the switch to the passenger side mirror
position.
Fold in and out
Press button.
Possible at speeds up to approx.
15 mph/20 km/h.
E. g. this is advantageous▷In car washes.▷In narrow streets.▷For folding mirrors back out that were
folded away manually.
Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto‐
matically at a speed of approx.
25 mph/40 km/h.
Fold in the mirror in a car wash
Before washing the car in an automatic
car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or
with the button; otherwise, the mirrors could
be damaged, depending on the width of the
vehicle. ◀
Automatic heating
Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated
whenever the engine is running.
Automatic dimming featureBoth exterior mirrors are automatically dim‐
med. Photocells are used to control the Interior rearview mirror, refer to page 55.
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and CRS weight of 65 lb when the child is re‐
strained by the internal harnesses.
Properly engage the lower LATCH an‐chors
Make sure that the lower LATCH anchors have
properly engaged and that the child restraint
system is resting snugly against the backrest;
otherwise, the degree of protection may be re‐
duced. ◀
Before mounting the LATCH child restraint sys‐
tem, pull the belt away from the child restraint
system.
Position
Attach to the lower LATCH anchors located be‐
hind the indicated covers.
The corresponding symbol shows the
mounts for the lower LATCH anchors.
Assembly of LATCH child restraint
systems
1.Mount the child restraint system; refer to
the user's manual of the system.2.Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐
erly connected.Child restraint fixing system with a
tether strap
Note Mounting eyelets
Use the mounting eyes only for the upper
retaining strap to secure child restraint systems;
otherwise, the mounting eyes could be dam‐
aged. ◀
Mounting points
There are two or three mounting points for the
upper retaining strap of LATCH child restraint
systems.
The mounting point for the upper re‐
taining strap is marked with a Top
Tether symbol.
Retaining strap guide Retaining strap
Make sure that the upper retaining strap
is not passed over the head restraints or sharp edges and is not twisted up to the upper
mounting points; otherwise, the belt cannot
properly secure the child restraint system in an
accident. ◀
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The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐
strument cluster, followed by the currently se‐
lected gear.
Manual mode M/S: prevent automatic
upshifting
Once maximum engine speed is attained, M/S
manual mode is automatically upshifted as
needed.
For vehicles with Steptronic Sport transmission,
automatic shift operations are not performed if
one of the following conditions is met:▷DSC is deactivated.▷TRACTION is activated.
In addition, the kickdown is deactivated.
Ending the sport program/manual
mode
Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Shift paddles for Steptronic Sport
transmission
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow
you to shift gears quickly while keeping both
hands on the steering wheel.
If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are
used to shift gears in automatic mode, the
transmission temporarily switches to manual
mode.
If the shift paddles are not used and the vehicle
is not accelerated for a certain time, the system
switches back into automatic mode when the
selector lever is in selector lever position D.
▷Shift up: pull right shift paddle.▷Shift down: pull left shift paddle.
The vehicle only shifts up or down at appropri‐
ate engine and road speeds, e.g., it does not
shift down if the engine speed is too high.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
Displays in the instrument cluster The selector lever position is dis‐
played, e.g.: P.
Manually release the transmission lock
Should the selector lever be blocked in selector
lever position P despite the ignition being
turned on, the brake being depressed and the
unlock button being pressed, the transmission
lock can be manually canceled:
Before unlocking the transmission lock man‐
ually, engage the parking brake forcefully to
prevent the vehicle from rolling away.
1.Loosen the sleeve of the selector lever.2.Pull the sleeve over the selector lever. Un‐
plug the cable connector if needed.3.Using the screwdriver from the onboard ve‐
hicle tool kit, refer to page 195, press the
yellow release lever downward, arrow.4.Move the selector lever slightly toward the
rear; to do this press the unlock button on
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Activating a list and adjusting the
settingButton the steering wheelFunctionActivate the respec‐
tive list and select the
desired settings.Confirm the selection.
Computer
Calling up information on the info
display
Press the onboard computer button on the turn
signal lever.
Information is displayed in the info display of
the instrument cluster.
Information at a glance
Info display Repeatedly pressing the button
on the turn signal lever calls up
the following information in the
info display:
▷Range.▷GREEN Info.
When GREEN Mode is activated.▷Average fuel consumption.▷Current fuel consumption.▷Average speed.▷Date.▷Engine temperature display.▷Distance to destination.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.▷Time of arrival.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.▷Speed limit detection.▷Speed.
Adjusting the info display
You can select what information from the com‐
puter is to be displayed on the info display of
the instrument cluster.
On the Control Display:
1. "Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3.Select the desired displays.
Information in detail
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel.
It is calculated based on your driving style over
the last 20 miles/30 km.
GREEN info Description of GREEN info, refer to page 162.
Average fuel consumption
This is calculated for the period while the en‐
gine is running.
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the distance traveled since the last reset by the
computer.
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Average speed
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the
engine manually stopped are not included in
the calculation of the average speed.
Resetting average valuesPress and hold the onboard computer button
on the turn signal lever.
Engine temperature display Displays the current engine temperature, based
on a combination of coolant and motor oil tem‐
perature. As soon as the optimum operating
temperature has been attained, the indicator is
in the center position.
If the engine oil or coolant, thus the engine, be‐
come too hot, a Check Control message is dis‐
played.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 191.
Distance to destination The distance remaining to the destination is
displayed if a destination is entered in the navi‐
gation system before the trip is started.
The distance to the destination is adopted au‐
tomatically.
Time of arrival The estimated time of arrival is displayed if a
destination is entered in the navigation system before the trip is started.
The time must be correctly set.
Speed limit detection
Description of the speed limit detection, refer
to page 79, function.
Trip computer
The vehicle features two types of board com‐
puters.▷"Onboard info": the values can be reset as
often as necessary.▷"Trip computer": the values provide an
overview of the current trip.
Resetting the trip computer
On the Control Display:
1. "Vehicle info"2."Trip computer"3."Reset": all values are reset.
"Automatically reset": all values are reset
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle came to a
standstill.
Display on the Control Display
Display the computer or trip computer on the
Control Display.
On the Control Display:
1. "Vehicle info"2."Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Resetting the fuel consumption and
speed
On the Control Display:
1. "Vehicle info"2."Onboard info"3."Consumpt." or "Speed"4."Yes"
Driving Excitement
The concept
On the Control Display, sport instruments can
be displayed, and the vehicle condition can be
checked before the use of the SPORT program.
Sport instruments On the Control Display, values for power and
torque are displayed.
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