2014 MINI Paceman light

Canada: if the LED does not flash rapidly af‐
ter approx. 60 seconds, change the dis‐
tance and repeat the step. If programming
was aborted by the hand-held transmitter,
hold down the memory button and press
and release the button on the hand-held
transmitter several times for 2 seconds.
Controls
Prior to operation
Before operating a unit with the Universal
Garage Door Opener, ensure that there are no
people, animals, or objects in the range of
movement of the system; otherwise, there is a
risk of injury or damage.
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-
held transmitter. ◀
The system, such as the garage door, can be
operated using the button on the interior rear‐
view mirror with the engine running or the igni‐
tion switched on. When you are within the re‐
ception range of the system, press and hold the
button until the function is initiated. The LED on
the interior rearview mirror lights up continu‐
ously while the radio signal is being transmit‐
ted.
Deleting stored functions
Press the right and left buttons on the interior
rearview mirror simultaneously for approx.
20 seconds until the LED flashes rapidly. All
stored functions are deleted. The functions can‐
not be deleted individually.
Digital compass1Adjustment button on the back of the mir‐
ror2Display
The display shows the main or secondary com‐
pass direction in which the vehicle is traveling.
Operating concept
Various functions can be called up by pressing
the adjustment button with a pointed object
such as a pen. The following adjustment op‐
tions are displayed one after the other, de‐
pending on how long the adjustment button is
pressed:
▷Press briefly: switch the display on/off.▷3 to 6 seconds: set the compass zone.▷6 to 9 seconds: calibrate the compass.▷9 to 12 seconds: set left-hand/right hand
steering.▷12 to 15 seconds: set the language.
Setting compass zones
Set the compass zone corresponding to the ve‐
hicle's geographic location so that the compass
can function correctly; refer to the world map
with compass zones.
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Cupholders and ashtray/
lighter
Cupholders
Two cupholders are located in the center con‐
sole in the front.
MINI Countryman: two additional cupholders
are located at the end of the center console in
the rear. Additional cupholders can be installed
on the center rail.
MINI Paceman: additional cupholders are lo‐
cated in the console between the rear seats.
Depending on the equipment, additional cu‐
pholders can be installed on the center rail.
Shatter-proof containers and no hot
drinks
Use light and shatter-proof containers and do
not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is the
increased danger of injury in an accident. ◀
Unsuitable containers
Do not forcefully push unsuitable contain‐
ers into the cupholders. This may result in dam‐
age. ◀
Ashtray The ashtray is located in one of the cupholders
in the center console at the front.
Emptying Take out the entire ashtray, arrow.
When installing, ensure that the ashtray is in‐
serted in the cupholder with the adapter.
Lighter
With the engine running or the ignition
switched on, press in the cigarette lighter.
The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops
back out.
Danger of burns
Only hold the hot lighter by its head; oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of getting burned.
Switch off the ignition and take the remote
control with you when leaving the vehicle so
that children cannot use the lighter and burn
themselves. ◀
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Connecting electrical de‐
vices
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for
electrical equipment while the engine is run‐
ning or when the ignition is switched on. The
total load of all sockets must not exceed
140 watts at 12 volt.
Avoid damaging the sockets by attempting to
insert plugs of unsuitable shape or size.
Do not connect the charger to the socket
Do not connect the battery charger to the
socket installed in the vehicle at the factory as this could damage the battery. ◀
Replace the cover after use
Replace the lighter or socket cover after
use; otherwise, objects that fall into the lighter
socket or power socket could cause a short cir‐
cuit. ◀
Socket in the center console
Remove the cover or lighter, refer to page 108,
from the socket.
Socket in the rear
MINI Countryman
Take out the cover.
MINI Paceman
Take out the cover.
Socket in the cargo area
MINI Countryman
Take out the cover.
MINI Paceman
Take out the cover.
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Cargo areaCargo cover Do not place objects on the covers
Do not place objects on the cover; if you
do so, they may pose a danger to vehicle occu‐
pants during braking or evasive maneuvers or
damage the cover. ◀
When the tailgate is opened, the cargo cover is
raised.
To load bulky luggage, the cover can be re‐
moved.1.Detach the securing straps from the tail‐
gate.2.Lift the cover slightly, arrow 1, and pull it
back and out of the bracket, arrow 2.
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MINI Countryman: rear seat backrests
Danger of pinching
Before folding down the rear seat back‐
rests, ensure that path of movement of the
backrests is clear. Especially when the middle
section is folded down, ensure that no one is
located in or reaches into the path of move‐ ment of the rear seat backrests. Otherwise, in‐
juries or damage may result. ◀
Observe the instructions concerning the
safety belt
Observe the instructions concerning the safety
belt, refer to page 47. Otherwise, personal pro‐
tection may be compromised. ◀
The rear seat backrest is divided at a ratio of 40-20-40.
When the outer rear seat backrests are folded down, it is not permissible for a person to travel
on the center seat.
Remove the third head restraint, refer to
page 50, if necessary.
Open the center safety belt and insert it in the
belt holder on the headliner, refer to page 48.
Enlarge the cargo area by adjusting the rear
seat backrests to a more upright position.
The backrests can be adjusted to 10 different
positions between the comfort and transport
positions and they can be folded down.
In the comfort position, the backrests are tilted
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2.Lift the loading floor at the rear, arrow 1,
and fold it forward, arrow 2.
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Before closing the tailgate, lower the loading
floor back onto the cargo area floor.
Removing
The loading floor can be removed if necessary.
1.Fold up the loading floor.2.Pull it back slightly and out of the holders.3.Then remove it upward.
The folded loading floor can be stored in the
cargo area.
MINI Countryman: partition net Firmly attach the partition net
Make sure that the partition net is firmly
attached; otherwise, injuries may result. ◀
Before installing1.Remove the pouch with the partition net
from the storage compartment under the
loading floor in the cargo area.2.Take the partition net out of the pouch, un‐
roll it, and unfold it.
After use, fold and roll up the partition net
in the same manner and place it in the
pouch so that it can be stowed back under
the cargo floor panel. Ensure that hooks
and tensioning buckles do not rest on the
rod elements.3.Unfold the partition net to the point where
the rod elements engage.
Installation behind the front seats
1.Take out the cargo cover if necessary.2.Fold down the rear seat backrests, refer to
Enlarging the cargo area.3.Insert the retaining pins of the partition net
all the way into the front holders in the
headliner, arrow 1, and push forward.4.Attach the hooks, arrow 2, at the bottom of
the retaining straps on both sides to the
eyelets on the vehicle floor.5.Lash the partition net tightly. To do this,
tighten the retaining straps using the ten‐
sioning buckles.
Removing
To remove and stow the partition net, proceed
in reverse order.
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To fold up, press the release button, arrow.
MINI Countryman: multi-function hook
Hooks designed for hanging shopping bags and
totes, for example, are located on the left and
right sides of the cargo cover support, arrow.
Do not hang heavy items from the hooks
Only hang light bags or suitable objects
from the holders. Otherwise, there is a danger
of objects flying about during braking and eva‐
sive maneuvers.
Only transport heavy luggage in the trunk if it
has been appropriately secured. ◀
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Storage compartmentsVehicle equipment
This 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.
Notes No loose objects in the passenger com‐partment
Do not stow any objects in the passenger com‐
partment without securing them; otherwise,
they may present a danger to occupants for in‐
stance during braking and avoidance maneu‐
vers. ◀
No non-slip mats on the dashboard
Do not use non-slip materials, such as
non-slip mats, on the dashboard, or it could be
damaged by the substances in the materials. ◀
Storage compartments
Interior▷Glove compartment, refer to page 114.▷Center armrest, refer to page 115.▷Center rail, refer to page 116.▷Compartments in the center console.▷Compartments in the doors.▷Pockets on the back of the front seat back‐
rests.▷Cupholder, refer to page 108.▷Clothes hooks, refer to page 117.Cargo area▷Lashing eyes, refer to page 127.▷Storage compartment under the flat load‐
ing floor, refer to page 111.▷Multi-function hook on the cargo cover
support, refer to page 113.
Glove compartment
Opening
Pull the handle to open the lid.
The light in the glove compartment switches
on.
Closing Fold up the cover.
Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately after
use while driving; otherwise, injury may occur
during accidents. ◀
Ventilation
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the
glove compartment can be ventilated and, if
the cooling function is switched on, cooled.
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Opening
Turn the switch in the direction of the arrow.ClosingMove the switch to the vertical position by
turning it in the opposite direction of the arrow.
Depending on the temperature setting of the
air conditioning or automatic climate control,
high temperatures may occur in the glove com‐
partment.
USB interface for data transfer Updating the navigation data, refer to
page 134, from the USB medium via the USB
interface in the glove compartment.
Observe the following when connecting:
▷Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.▷Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB interface.▷Do not connect USB hard drives.▷Do not use the USB interface to recharge
external devices.
Center armrest
The center armrest between the front seats
contains a storage compartment or a cover for
the snap-in adapter, refer to page 200, de‐
pending on the equipment.
The center armrest between the rear seats con‐
tains a storage compartment.
Do not position tall accessory parts directly on
the center rail of the center armrest; otherwise,
they may be damaged when the center arm‐
rest is opened or closed.
Center armrest front
Opening
Press the button, arrow, and pull up the lid.
MINI Paceman: center armrest, rear
Removing
The rear center armrest can be removed to en‐
large the loading area.
1.Turn the handwheel counterclockwise all
the way to open it, arrow 1.2.Push the center armrest back slightly in the
base plate, arrow 2.3.Lift the center armrest at the front and
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