2014 MINI Coupe remote control

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 30.
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 21.
In addition, information about service require‐
ments is stored in the remote control, Service
data in the remote control, refer to page 173.
Integrated key
Press button 1 to unlock the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
▷Driver's door, refer to page 25.▷MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster: glove
compartment, refer to page 106.▷MINI Convertible: lock of rear seat backrest,
refer to page 104.▷MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: through-load‐
ing opening, refer to page 105.
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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Personal Profile
The concept
You can set several of your vehicle's functions
to suit your personal needs and preferences.▷Through Personal Profile, most of these set‐
tings are stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.▷While the vehicle is being unlocked, the re‐
mote control is recognized and the settings
stored with it are called up and imple‐
mented.▷Your personal settings will be recognized
and called up again even if the vehicle has
been used in the meantime by someone
else with another remote control.▷The individual settings are stored for no
more than three remote controls.
Personal Profile settings
The following functions and settings can be
stored in a profile.
More information on the settings can be found
under:
▷Response of the central locking system
when the car is being unlocked, refer to
page 22.▷Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to
page 26.▷Triple turn signal activation, refer to
page 58.▷Settings for the displays in the speedometer
and tachometer:▷12h/24h clock format, refer to
page 69.▷Date format, refer to page 69.▷Units of measure for fuel consumption,
distance covered/remaining distances,
and temperature, refer to page 69.▷Light settings:▷Headlamp courtesy delay feature, refer
to page 76.▷Daytime running lights, refer to
page 75.▷Automatic climate control, refer to
page 98: AUTO program, activating/deac‐
tivating the cooling function, setting the
temperature, air volume, and air distribu‐
tion.▷Entertainment:▷Last entertainment source.▷Radio MINI Boost CD:
Tone settings, refer to page 126.
Volume, refer to page 126.
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system becomes active
when the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and re‐
leases the locks on the following:
▷Doors.▷Tailgate.▷Fuel filler flap.
Operating from the outside
▷Via the remote control.▷Via the door lock.▷In cars with Comfort Access, via the door
handles on the driver's and front passenger
sides.
The following takes place simultaneously when
locking/unlocking the vehicle via the remote
control:
▷Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
anti-theft protection is switched on and off
as well. The anti-theft protection makes it
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▷The welcome lamps, interior lamps, and
ambient lighting are switched on and off.▷The alarm system is armed or disarmed, re‐
fer to page 31.
Operating from the inside
Via the button for the central locking system,
refer to page 25.
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.Switch on the ignition, refer to page 55.2.Press the button on the turn indicator lever
repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.3.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.4.Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐
bol and "SET" are displayed.5.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.6.Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐
bol shown is displayed, arrow.7.Press and hold the button until the display
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8.Press the button to select:▷
Pressing the button once un‐
locks only the driver's door and the fuel
filler flap. Pressing twice unlocks the
entire vehicle.
▷
Pressing the button once un‐
locks the entire vehicle.
9.Press and hold the button until the display
changes. The setting is stored for the re‐
mote control currently in use.
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.
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.Switch on the ignition, refer to page 55.2.Press the button on the turn indicator lever
repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.3.Press and hold the button until the display
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4.Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐
bol and "SET" are displayed.5.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.6.Press the button to select, arrow:▷ Confirmation signal during unlock‐
ing▷ Confirmation signal during locking7.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.8.Press the button to select:▷
The hazard warning system flashes dur‐
ing unlocking/locking.▷
An acoustic signal sounds during un‐
locking/locking.▷
The hazard warning system lights up
and an acoustic signal sounds during
unlocking/locking.▷ The function is deactivated.9.Press and hold the button until the display
changes. The setting is stored.
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 20.
For US owners only The 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:
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but they are not theft-protected. The fuel filler
flap remains unlocked.
Unlocking and opening doors▷Using the switch for the central locking sys‐
tem, unlock all of the doors at once and
then pull the door opener above the arm‐
rest, or▷Pull the door handle on each door twice:
the door is unlocked the first time and
opened the second time.
Locking
▷Press the switch or▷Push down the lock button of a door. To
avoid locking yourself out by accident, the
driver's door cannot be locked at the lock
button while the door is open.
Automatic locking
In addition, it is possible to set the situations in
which the vehicle locks. The setting is stored for
the remote control in use.
1.Switch on the ignition, refer to page 55.2.Press the button on the turn indicator lever
repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.3.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.4.Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐
bol and "SET" are displayed.5.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.6.Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐
bol shown is displayed, arrow.7.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.8.Press the button to select:▷
The central locking system locks auto‐
matically after some time if no door is
opened.▷
The vehicle locks automatically after
you drive away.▷
The vehicle locks automatically after a
short period of time if a door is not
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The central locking system remains un‐
locked.9.Press and hold the button until the display
changes. The setting is stored.
Tailgate
Opening
The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐
fore opening.
Provide edge protection
Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear
window while driving and damage the heating
wires of the rear window. Provide edge protec‐
tion. ◀
In some market-specific versions, the tailgate
can only be unlocked using the remote control
if the vehicle was unlocked first.
Press and hold the button of the re‐
mote control or the button in the handle, ar‐
row. The tailgate is unlocked and can be
opened.
MINI Convertible
The open tailgate can be loaded with a maxi‐
mum weight of 175 lbs/80 kg.
Manual release In the event of an electrical malfunction, the
tailgate can be unlocked manually.
MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster:
Pull the handle. The tailgate is unlocked.
MINI Convertible:
1.Using the integrated key, unlock the lock of
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2.Press button 2 and fold the rear seat back‐
rest forward while guiding the safety belt.3.Pull the handle, see arrow. The tailgate is
unlocked.
MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster:
emergency unlocking
Pull the handle in the cargo area. The tailgate is
unlocked.
Closing Keep the closing area clear
Make sure that the closing area of the
tailgate is clear; otherwise, injuries or damage
may result. ◀
Take the remote control with you
Always take the remote control with you
when leaving the vehicle and do not place it in
the cargo area; otherwise, the remote control
may be locked into the vehicle when the tail‐
gate is closed. ◀
MINI Coupe
Recessed grips on the inside trim of the tailgate
can be used to conveniently pull down the tail‐
gate.
MINI Roadster
Recessed grips on the inside trim of the tailgate
can be used to conveniently pull down the tail‐
gate.
Comfort Access The concept
The vehicle can be accessed without activating
the remote control. All you need to do is to
have the remote control with you, e.g., in your
jacket pocket. The vehicle automatically de‐
tects the remote control when it is nearby or in
the passenger compartment.
Comfort Access supports the following func‐
tions:
▷Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.▷Unlocking of the tailgate separately.Seite 28ControlsOpening and closing28
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