2015 MINI Hardtop 2 Door seats

Storage compartmentsVehicle 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. The respectively applicable country provi‐
sions must be observed when using the respec‐
tive features and systems.
Hints No loose objects in the car's interior
Do not stow any objects in the car's inte‐
rior without securing them; otherwise, they
may present a danger to occupants e.g., during
braking and evasive maneuvers. ◀
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dash‐
board
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dashboard.
The mat materials could damage the dash‐
board. ◀
Overview
The following storage compartments are avail‐
able in the vehicle interior:▷Storage compartment in front of the cu‐
pholders.▷Storage tray in the center console.▷Glove compartment on the front passenger
side.▷Storage compartment above the glove
compartment.▷Storage compartment in the center arm‐
rest.▷Compartments in the doors.▷Pockets on the backrests of the front seats.
Glove compartment
Note Close the glove compartment again im‐mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately after
use while driving; otherwise, injury may occur
during accidents. ◀
Opening
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove compartment switches
on.
Closing Fold up the cover.
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Front
In the center console.Rear
On 3-door models: in front of the rear seats and
in the and in the side armrests.
On 5-door models: in front of the rear seats.
Clothes hooks Do not obstruct view
When suspending clothing from the
hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct the driv‐
er's view. ◀
No heavy objects
Do not hang heavy objects from the
hooks; otherwise, they may present a danger
to passengers during braking and evasive ma‐
neuvers. ◀
The clothes hooks are located above the side
windows in the rear.
Storage space under
cargo floor panel
Located under the cargo floor panel on the
right side is a trough for the onboard vehicle
tool kit.
To remove the onboard vehicle tool kit, fold the
right side of the cargo floor panel upward.
Variable trunk floor
With the variable trunk floor, the trunk can be
configured corresponding to transport require‐
ments. To do this, remove the trunk floor, and
insert it in the desired position.
Follow instructions on securing cargo, refer to
page 137.
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The Coasting driving condition is enabled under
certain conditions.
Under certain conditions the engine is auto‐
matically decoupled from the transmission in
selector lever position D. The vehicle continues
traveling with the engine idling to reduce fuel
consumption. Selector lever position D remains
engaged. An indicator provides information
about the distance traveled in Coasting mode.
In addition, context-sensitive instructions are
displayed to assist with an optimized fuel con‐
sumption driving style.
The achieved extended range is displayed in
the instrument cluster.
At a glance The system includes the following MINIMAL
functions and displays:▷GREEN bonus range, refer to page 143.▷GREEN tips driving instruction, refer to
page 144.▷GREEN climate control, refer to page 143.▷Coasting driving condition, refer to
page 144.
Activating GREEN mode
Turn Driving Dynamics Control to
the right until GREEN mode is
displayed in the instrument clus‐
ter.
Configuring GREEN mode
Via radio
1. "Settings"2.Select between "Driving mode" or "GREEN
Mode"
Configure the program.
GREEN tip
"GREEN speed warning":
Displays a reminder when the set GREEN mode
speed is exceeded.
GREEN climate control
"GREEN climate control" :
Climate control is set to be fuel-efficient.
By making a slight change to the set tempera‐
ture, or adjusting the rate of heating or cooling
of the car's interior fuel consumption can be
economized.
The outputs of the seat heater and the exterior
Additionally heat output to seats and exterior
mirror is reduced.
Exterior mirror heat is available when outside
temperatures are very low.
Coasting
Fuel-efficiency can be optimized by disengag‐
ing the engine and Coasting, refer to page 144,
with the engine idling.
This function is only available in GREEN mode.
Display in the instrument cluster
GREEN bonus range An adjusted driving style helps
you extend your driving range.
This may be displayed as the bo‐
nus range in the instrument clus‐
ter.
The bonus range is shown in the range display.
The bonus range is automatically reset every
time the vehicle is refueled.▷Green display: efficient driving style.▷Gray display: adjust driving style, e. g. by
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Everything from A to ZIndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 94
ACC, Active Cruise Control 98
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 58
Activated-charcoal filter 117
Active Cruise Control, ACC 98
Additives, oil 193
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 35
Adjustments, steering wheel 42
After washing vehicle 217
Airbags 78
Airbags, indicator/warning light 79
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 113, 117
Air conditioner 112
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 113, 116
Air distribution, manual 113, 116
Air flow, air conditioner 113
Air flow, automatic climate control 116
Air pressure, tires 176
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 118
Alarm system 30
Alarm triggering 30
Alarm, unintentional 31
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 184 Alternating-code hand-held
transmitter 120
Alternative oil types 194
Antifreeze, washer fluid 54
Antilock Brake System, ABS 94
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 94
Apple iPod/iPhone 155
Approved axle load 223
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 194
Ash tray 123
Assistance when driving off 97
Assist system, refer to Intelli‐ gent Safety 86
AUTO intensity 116
Automatic car wash 216
Automatic climate con‐ trol 115
Automatic Curb Monitor 41
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 80
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 74
Automatic locking 29
Automatic recirculated-air control 117
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 55
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 116
AUTO program, intensity 116
Auto Start/Stop function 49
AUX-IN port 154
Average fuel consumption 68
Average speed 68
Axle loads, weights 223 B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 36
Balance 148
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 211
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 214
Bass 148
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 209
Battery, vehicle 209
Belts, safety belts 37
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 128
Bluetooth, refer to Hands-free system 162
Bonus range, GREEN mode 143
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 128
Brake assistant 94
Brake discs, break-in 134
Brake pads, break-in 134
Braking, hints 135
Breakdown assistance 211
Break-in 134
Bug light 201
Bulb replacement 200
Bulb replacement, front 201
Bulb replacement, rear 203
Bulb replacement, side 206
Bulbs and lights 200
Button, RES 100
Button, Start/Stop 47
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C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera-based cruise control, ACC 98
Camera lenses, care 219
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 128
Car battery 209
Car care products 217
Care, displays 219
Care, vehicle 217
Cargo area 124
Cargo area, adapting size 129
Cargo area, enlarging 125
Cargo area lid 27
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 129
Cargo cover 124
Cargo, securing 138
Cargo straps, securing cargo 138
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 22
Carpet, care 219
Car wash 216
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 135
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 197
Center armrest 128
Center console 16
Central instrument cluster, LED ring 70
Central locking system 26
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 199
Changing the station 150
Changing wheels 206
Changing wheels/tires 183
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 60 Checking the oil level elec‐
tronically 192
Children, seating position 43
Children, transporting safely 43
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 43
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 44
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 43
Child safety locks 46
Child seat, mounting 43
Child seats 43
Chrome parts, care 218
Chrono package, cockpit 70
Cigarette lighter 123
Cleaning, displays 219
Climate control 112, 115
Clock 64
Closing/opening via door lock 26
Closing/opening with remote control 24
Clothes hooks 129
Coasting 144
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 144
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 144
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 52
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system 52
Comfort Access 27
Compartments in the doors 128
Compass 121
Compressor 185
Computer, refer to On-board computer 67
Condensation on win‐ dows 117
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 136 Condition Based Service
CBS 197
Confirmation signal 29
Control systems, driving stabil‐ ity 94
Convenient opening 24
Coolant 195
Cooling function 113, 116
Cooling, maximum 116
Cooling system 195
Cornering lamp 75
Corrosion on brake discs 136
Cosmetic mirror 123
Courtesy lamps during unlock‐ ing 24
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 25
Cruise control 104
Cruise control, active 98
Cruising range 64
Cupholder 128
Current fuel consumption 65
D
Damage, tires 182
Damping control, dynamic 95
Data, technical 222
Date 64
Date, radio 69
Date, setting on radio 69
Daytime running lights 74
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 113
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 117
Defrosting the windows 113
Dehumidifying, air 113, 116
Digital clock 64
Digital compass 121
Digital radio 151
Dimensions 222
Dimmable exterior mirrors 41
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Roadside parking lights 73
RON recommended fuel grade 174
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 223
Roof-mounted luggage rack 138
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 214
RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 184
Rubber components, care 218
Run-flat tires 184
S
Safe braking 135
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passenger
seat 38
Safety belts 37
Safety belts, care 218
Safety reel, windows 32
Safety systems, airbags 78
Satellite radio 152
Saving fuel 141
Screwdriver 199
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 215
Sealant 185
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 37
Seat heating, front 37
Seating position for chil‐ dren 43
Seats 35
Select a station 150
Selecting a station man‐ ually 150
Selection list in instrument cluster 67
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 56
Sensors, care 219 Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 197
Service requirements, dis‐ play 65
Settings and information 69
Settings, locking/unlocking 29
Settings, mirrors 40
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 57
Side airbags 78
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 29
Sitting safely 35
Size 222
Slide/tilt glass roof 32
Snow chains 188
Socket 123
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 198
Sound settings 148, 149
Spare fuse 210
Spare tire, refer to Emergency wheel 207
Specified engine oil types 194
Speed, average 68
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter 69
Speed limiter, display 66
Speed Limit Information 66
Speed warning 69
Sport instruments, cockpit 70
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 96
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 56
Stability control systems 94
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 49
Start/Stop button 47
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 23
Starting the engine 48
Station, storing 150
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering wheel, adjusting 42 Steptronic Sport transmission,
see Steptronic transmis‐
sion 55
Steptronic transmission 55
Stopping the engine 48
Storage compartments 127
Storage, tires 184
Storing the vehicle 219
Suitable engine oils 194
Summer tires, tread 182
Sun visor 123
Supplementary text mes‐ sages 63
Switch for Dynamic Driving 96
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
T Tachometer 64
Tailgate 27
Tailgate via remote control 25
Tail lights 203
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 222
Temperature, air condi‐ tioner 113
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 115
Temperature display for exter‐ nal temperature 64
Temperature display, setting units 69
Temperature, engine 68
Tempomat, see Camera- based cruise control 98
Terminal, starting aid 212
Text messages, supplemen‐ tary 63
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 30
Thigh support 36
Tilt alarm sensor 30
Time, radio, setting time on the radio 69 Seite 244REFERENCEEverything from A to Z244
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