2015 MINI COUPE ROADSTER CONVERTIBLE key battery

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.
When using the features and systems described
here, adhere to local regulations.
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 equipped with Comfort Access, the
remote control contains a replaceable battery,
refer to page 31.
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 175.
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 109.▷MINI Convertible: lock of rear seat backrest,
refer to page 107.▷MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: through-load‐
ing opening, refer to page 108.
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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MalfunctionsThe 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:▷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 22.
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. ◀
Unlocking 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 26.2.Unlock and open the driver's or front pas‐
senger door, refer to page 26.3.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.
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moves to a stable position. The sequence can
be continued using the switch.
The opening or closing procedure is also inter‐
rupted when it is blocked mechanically. To be
able to reactivate the convertible top in this
case:1.Switch the ignition off and on again.2.Press the switch to continue the sequence
in the desired direction.
Opening and closing procedure
Do not interrupt the closing procedure
Do not interrupt and resume the closing
procedure several times in close succession as
this could damage the convertible top mecha‐
nism. ◀
If, after having been activated a number of
times in close succession, the convertible top
can only be moved in one direction, the
convertible top system is overheated. Let the
system cool for approx. 4 minutes.
If the battery was disconnected, for example to
change the battery or to put the vehicle into
storage, reinitialize, refer to page 33, the power
windows; otherwise, the windows will not be
lowered, and it will not be possible to open the
convertible top.
Convenient opening and closing Convenient operation is possible via the remote
control, refer to page 22, and the door lock, re‐
fer to page 25.
Manual closing in case of electrical
malfunction
Only close the convertible top manually if
there is an electrical malfunction
Only close the convertible top manually if this is
absolutely necessary; never open it manually.
Damage may occur if incorrectly operated. The
closing procedure must be fully completed;
otherwise, there is a risk of injury or damage. ◀
Before closing1.Take the hex key and screwdriver out of the
onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 177.2.Pry out the trunk lamp in the left side trim
using the screwdriver, arrow.3.Using the screwdriver, unscrew the gold-
colored screw by approx. one and a half
turns.
Unlocking the convertible top
1.Release the screw, arrow, using the hex key
and take it out.2.Slide the cover in the direction of travel, ar‐
row 1, and twist it out sideways, arrow 2. If
necessary, push the plastic trim, arrow 3,
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TelephoneVehicle 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.
When using the features and systems described
here, adhere to local regulations.
At a glance
The concept
Mobile phones can be connected with the vehi‐
cle via Bluetooth.
After a suitable mobile phone is paired with the
vehicle once, you can operate the mobile
phone via the radio and via the buttons on the
steering wheel.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Blue‐
tooth® SIG, Inc.
Certain functions may need to be enabled by
the mobile phone provider or service provider.
Using the mobile phone while driving
Make entries only when traffic and road
conditions allow. Do not hold the mobile phone
in your hand while you are driving; use the
hands-free system instead. If you do not ob‐
serve this precaution, you can endanger the ve‐
hicle occupants and other road users. ◀
Snap-in adapter
The snap-in adapter is used to:▷Hold the mobile phone.▷Recharge the battery.▷Connect the mobile phone to an outside
antenna of the vehicle.
This provides for better network reception
and consistent sound quality.
Do not operate a mobile phone that is con‐
nected to the vehicle on the mobile phone key‐
pad, as this may lead to a malfunction.
Approved mobile phones
Details on which mobile phones with a Blue‐
tooth interface are supported by the mobile
phone preparation package can be obtained at
www.mini.com/connectivity.
Notes At high temperatures, the charging function of
the mobile phone may be limited and functions
may not be executed.
Controls
1Display.2Function buttons for selecting the menu
items shown directly above them on the
display.3Redial, accept a call, start dialing, terminate
a call and change to the Telephone menu.4▷Turn: highlight the menu item on the
display or set the value.Seite 140COMMUNICATIONTelephone140
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Opening and closing, usingthe door lock 25
Opening and closing, via the remote control 22
Opening and unlocking from the inside 26
Outside air mode, automatic climate control 102
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐ lated air mode, air condi‐
tioner 100
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐ lated air mode, automatic
climate control 102
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 67
P Park Distance Control PDC 97
Parking aid, refer to Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 97
Parking assistant, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 97
Parking brake 58
Parking light, bulb replace‐ ment 181
Parking lights 75
Parking lights/low beams 75
PDC Park Distance Control 97
Personal Profile 21
Pivoting sun visor 105
Plastic, care 197
Pollen, refer to Microfilter 101
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/ activated-charcoal filter 101
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/ activated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol 103
Power windows, initializ‐ ing 33
Power windows, refer to Win‐ dows 33
Prescribed engine oils, refer to Approved engine oils 173 Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 86
Pressure, tires 156
Pressure warning, tires 84
Profile depth, refer to Mini‐ mum tread depth 164
Profile, tires 163
R
Radio MINI Boost CD 126
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key 20
Radio ready state 56
Radio ready state, switched off 57
Radio ready state, switched on 56
Radio setting, refer to Radio ready state 56
Rain sensor 60
Range 68
Rear fog light 78
Rear fog light, bulb replace‐ ment 182
Rear lights, refer to Tail lights 182
Rear spoiler 93
Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐ rors 49
Rear window defroster with air conditioner 100
Rear window defroster with automatic climate con‐
trol 103
Recirculated air mode, air conditioner 100
Recirculated air mode, auto‐ matic climate control 102
Recommended fuel grade 154
Recommended tire brands 165 Releasing, refer to Unlock‐
ing 29
Remaining range for service, refer to Service require‐
ments 71
Remaining range, refer to Range 68
Remote control 20
Remote control, battery re‐ placement 31
Remote control, Comfort Ac‐ cess 29
Remote control, Comfort Ac‐ cess, malfunctions 30
Remote control, radio interfer‐ ence 25
Remote control, removing from the ignition lock 56
Remote control, service data 175
Remote control, tailgate 24
Replacement remote con‐ trol 20
Replacing wheels/tires 165
Reporting safety defects 9
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 67
Reservoir for washer fluid, re‐ fer to Washer fluid reser‐
voir 62
Restraining systems, refer to Safety belts 47
Restraint systems for chil‐ dren 51
Retreaded tires 165
Reverse gear, manual trans‐ mission 63
Roadside Assistance 189
Roadside parking light, bulb replacement 181
Roadside parking lights 76
RON recommended fuel grade 154
RON, refer to Fuel quality 154
Rubber seals, care 197
Run-flat tires 166 Seite 224REFERENCEEverything from A to Z224
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