2014 MINI Clubman door lock

Locking
Press button 1.
Unlocking the tailgate/split door separately
Press the button on the exterior of the tailgate/
split door.
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/split door is closed, the tailgate/split
door opens again slightly. The hazard warning
system flashes and an acoustic signal sounds.
Power windows and electrical glass
sunroof
When the engine is switched off, the windows
and sunroof can be operated as long as neither
the doors nor the tailgate/split door are
opened.
When the doors and tailgate/split door are
closed again and the remote control is detected
inside the vehicle, the windows and the sunroof
can be operated again.
Insert the remote control into the ignition lock
to be able to operate the windows and the sun‐
roof 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 44.
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 44, 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 51.
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‐
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ning: the remote control is no longer inside 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: replace
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 concept
The enabled alarm system reacts to the follow‐
ing:
▷Opening of a door, the hood, or the tail‐
gate/split door.▷Movements inside the vehicle.▷Changes in the vehicle tilt, e.g., during at‐
tempts to steal a wheel or tow the car.▷Interruptions in battery voltage.Depending on the market-specific version, the
alarm system briefly signals unauthorized entry
attempts by:▷By sounding an acoustic alarm.▷By switching on the hazard warning system.
Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations such as
attempts to steal a wheel or tow the car.
Interior motion sensor For the interior motion sensor to function prop‐
erly, the windows and the glass sunroof must be closed.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
can be switched off together, such as in the fol‐
lowing situations:
▷In duplex garages.▷During transport on car-carrying trains, at
sea or on a trailer.▷When animals are to remain in the vehicle.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
▷ Press the button on the remote
control twice in succession.▷Lock the vehicle twice with the integrated
key.
The LEDs flash in short succession for approx.
2 seconds. The tilt alarm sensor and interior
motion sensor remain switched off until the ve‐
hicle is unlocked and locked again.
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Glass sunroof, electrical
General information Danger of pinching
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof is
clear; otherwise, injuries may result. ◀
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 roof and injure them‐
selves. ◀
Convenient operation via:▷Door lock, refer to page 24▷Comfort Access, refer to page 29
Tilting the glass sunroof
▷Press the switch back to the resistance
point and hold.
Both glass sunroofs are raised.
Releasing stops the motion.▷With the ignition switched on, press the
switch back past the resistance point.
Both closed glass sunroofs are raised fully.
Pressing again stops the motion.
Opening, closing
▷In the raised position with the ignition
switched on, press the switch back and
hold.The front glass sunroof is opened. The rear
glass sunroof is closed.
Releasing stops the motion.
The same method is used to close the glass
sunroof, in this case by pressing the switch for‐
ward.
The front glass sunroof remains in the raised
position. The rear glass sunroof is raised. Press‐
ing again closes both sunroofs completely.
Roller sunblind The roller sunblind can be opened and closed
separately from the glass sunroof.
After a power failure After a power failure, it could happen that the
sunroof can only be raised. In this case, have
the system initialized. The manufacturer of your
MINI recommends having this work performed
by the service center.
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.
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DrivingVehicle 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.
Ignition lock Insert the remote control into the
ignition lock
Insert the remote control all the way into the
ignition lock.
Radio ready state is switched on. Individual
electrical consumers can operate.
Removing the remote control from the
ignition lock
Do not forcibly pull the remote control
out of the ignition lock
Do not forcibly pull the remote control out of
the ignition lock as this may cause damage. ◀
Before removing the remote control, push it all
the way in to release the locking mechanism.
The ignition is switched off if it was on.
Automatic transmission
You can only take out the remote control if
transmission position P is engaged: interlock.
Start/Stop button
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches the ig‐
nition on or off and starts the engine.
The engine starts when the Start/Stop button is
pressed and:
▷Manual transmission: the clutch is de‐
pressed.▷Automatic transmission: the brake is de‐
pressed.
Radio ready state
Individual electrical consumers can operate.
Radio ready state is switched off automatically:
▷When the remote control is removed from
the ignition lock.▷With Comfort Access, refer to page 28, by
pressing the button on the door handle or
the
button on the remote control.
▷After a certain period of time.
Ignition on All electrical consumers can operate. Most indi‐
cator and warning lamps light up for different
lengths of time.
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To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
Radio ready state and ignition off All indicator and warning lamps in the displays
go out.
The ignition switches off automatically when
the driver's door is opened. Pressing the Start/
Stop button again switches the ignition back
on.
For example, the ignition is not switched off in
the following situations:▷Depress the clutch or brake pedal.▷The low beams are switched on
Starting the engine
General information Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes
may lead to loss of consciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
an odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas. ◀
Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the car unattended with the
engine running; otherwise, it presents a poten‐
tial source of danger.
Before leaving the car with the engine running,
shift to neutral or engage transmission posi‐
tion P and set the handbrake firmly; otherwise,
the vehicle may begin to roll. ◀
Frequent starting in quick succession
Avoid repeated futile attempts at starting
the car and avoid starting the car frequently in
quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel is not
burned or is inadequately burned, and there is
the danger of overheating and damaging the
catalytic converter. ◀
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary; start driving
right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
Do not depress the accelerator when starting
the engine.
Starting the engine
Manual transmission
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with
Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to
page 28.
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Depress the clutch pedal.3.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a cer‐
tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine
starts.
Automatic transmission
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with
Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to
page 28.
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Move the selector lever to position P or N.3.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a cer‐
tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine
starts.
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▷Remove additional attachments, for in‐
stance a spoiler or telephone antenna, if
there is a risk that these may be damaged.▷Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock.
Automatic transmission
Before driving into the car wash, note the fol‐
lowing to ensure that the vehicle can roll:
1.Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock, even with Comfort Access.2.Move the selector lever to position N.3.Release the handbrake.4.Switch the engine off.5.Leave the remote control in the ignition
lock so that the vehicle can roll.
Hand car wash
If washing the vehicle by hand, use copious
quantities of water and car shampoo if neces‐
sary. Clean the vehicle with a sponge or a
washing brush by applying gentle pressure.
Before cleaning the windshield, deactivate the
rain sensor to avoid unintentional wiper activa‐
tion or switch off the ignition.
Adhere to the local regulations regarding
washing cars by hand.
Headlamps
Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or caus‐
tic cleansers. Soak areas that have been soiled,
e.g., due to insects, with shampoo and rinse off
with copious quantities of water.
Thaw ice with a window deicer; do not use an
ice scraper.
Windows Clean the outside and inside surfaces of the
windows and the mirror glasses with window
cleaner.
Do not clean mirror glass with cleaners contain‐
ing quartz.
Wiper blades
Clean with soapy water and replace regularly to
avoid streaking.
Wax and preservative residue and soiling on
the windows cause streaking during window
wiping and lead to premature wear on the
wiper blades and malfunctions of the rain sen‐
sor.
Vehicle care Car care products
Regular cleaning and care contributes signifi‐
cantly to vehicle value retention.
The manufacturer recommends using cleaning
and care products from MINI, since these have
been tested and approved.
Original MINI CareProducts have been tested
on materials, in the laboratory, and in the field,
and offer optimum care and protection for MINI
vehicles.
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol
or solvents
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead
to surface damage. ◀
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
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Breaking in 100
Button for starting the engine, refer to Start/Stop button 44
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery 172
Car care products 180
Care, displays 182
Care, vehicle 180
Cargo area– Comfort Access 29– Doors, refer to Split door 27– Opening from the out‐
side 27– Tailgate, refer to Split
door 27
Cargo area doors, refer to Split
door 27
Cargo area lamp, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps 65
Cargo area tailgate, refer to Tailgate 27
Car horn, refer to Horn 12
Carpet, care 182
Car phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 126
Car wash 179
CBC, Cornering Brake Con‐ trol 76
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 160
CD/DVD drives, care 182
Center console, refer to Around the center con‐
sole 15
Central locking
– Comfort Access 28– From the inside 25– From the outside 22
Central locking system
– Concept 21– From the outside 21Changes, technical, refer to
Safety 6
Changing wheels/tires 149
Check Control 60
Children, transporting 40
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 41
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tems 40
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 40
Child seat, mounting 40
Child seats, refer to Transport‐ ing children safely 40
Chrome parts, care 182
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode 83, 85
Cleaning, displays 182
Cleaning, refer to Care 179
Climate 82
Climate mode– Ventilation 86
Clock 54
Clock
– 12h/24h format 57
Closing
– From the inside 25– From the outside 22
Clubdoor 26
Clutch, breaking in 100
Cockpit 12
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 45
Combination instrument, refer to Displays 14
Combination switch, refer to Turn signal/high beams/
headlamp flasher 47
Combination switch, refer to Washer/wiper system 48
Comfort Access
– In the car wash 29– Replacing the battery 30
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console 15
Compact wheel, inflation pres‐ sure 143
Compartment for remote con‐
trol, refer to Ignition lock 44
Compass, digital 89
Computer 55
Computer, displaying informa‐ tion 55
Condition Based Service CBS 160
Confirmation signals for vehi‐ cle locking/unlocking 23
Consumption, refer to Aver‐ age fuel consumption 56
Control Display, care 182
Controls and displays 12
Control systems, driving stabil‐ ity 76
Convenient operation– Windows 23
Coolant temperature 55
Cooling function, switching on and off 86
Cooling, maximum 85
Cornering Brake Control,
CBC 76
Corrosion on brake discs 102
Cradle for telephone or mobile phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 133
Cruise control 79
Cupholders 91
Current fuel consumption 56
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control 64
Cylinders, number of, refer to Engine data 196
D
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 65
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Dashboard, refer to Dis‐ plays 14
Data, technical 196
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Date– Display format 57– Setting 58
Daytime running lights 63
Decorative trim, care 182
Defogging windows 83
Defroster
– Rear window 83, 86
Defrosting windows 83
Defrost setting, refer to De‐ frosting windows 83
Digital compass 89
Dip stick, engine oil 157
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 47
Displacement, refer to Engine data 196
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 65
Displays 14
Displays and controls 12
Displays, care 182
Displays, cleaning 182
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Disposal
– Remote control battery 30
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC 80
Door
– Rear, refer to Clubdoor 26
Door key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key 20
Door lock 24
Door lock, confirmation sig‐ nals 23
Doors, manual operation 25
Doors, unlocking and locking
– Confirmation signals 23– From the inside 25– From the outside 22
DOT Quality Grades 147
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 78
Driving notes, breaking
in 100
Driving off on hills, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 78
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 76
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 100
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ tion 86
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 76
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 77
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 76
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 77
E Electrical malfunction– Door lock 25– Fuel filler flap 138
Electronic brake-force distri‐
bution 76
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Stabil‐
ity Control DSC 76
Emergency activation
– Automatic transmission, re‐
fer to Overriding selector
lever lock 53
Emergency operation, fuel
filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 138
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– Door lock 25
Energy, saving, refer to Saving
fuel 108
Engine, breaking in 100
Engine compartment 155
Engine oil, adding 157
Engine oil, additives, refer to Approved engine oils 158
Engine oil, alternative oil
types 158
Engine oil change intervals, refer to Service require‐
ments 59
Engine oil, dip stick 157
Engine oil, filling capacity 199
Engine oil, MINI maintenance system 160
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 158
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 158
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 55
Engine power, refer to Engine data 196
Engine, RPM 196
Engine start, assistance 175
Engine, starting 45
Engine, starting– Comfort Access 28
Engine, starting, Start/Stop
button 44
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop button 44
Engine, switching off 46
Equipment, interior 87
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 76
Exchanging wheels/tires 149
Exterior mirrors 38
Exterior mirrors, adjusting 38
Exterior mirrors, folding in and out 38
Exterior sensors, care 182
External temperature dis‐ play 54
External temperature display
– Changing the units 57– On the computer 57
External temperature warn‐
ing 54
Externel temperature dis‐ play 54
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