Addendum
ADDENDUM TO OWNER'S MANUAL
We wanted to provide you with some updates
and clarifications with respect to the printed
MINI Owner's Manual. These updates and clari-
fications will supersede the materials contained
in that document.
1. Where the terms “service center,” “the ser-
vice center,” “your service center,” “service
specialist,” or “service” are used in the Ow-
ner's Manual, we wanted to clarify that the
terms refer to a MINI dealer's service center
or another service center or repair shop that
employs trained personnel that can perform
maintenance and repair work on your ve-
hicle in accordance with MINI specifications.
2. Where the text of the Owner's Manual con-
tains an affirmative instruction to contact a
“service center” or “your service center,” we
wanted to clarify that MINI recommends
that, if you are faced with one of the situa-
tions addressed by that text, you contact or
seek the assistance of a MINI dealer's service
center or another service center or repair
shop that employs trained personnel that
can perform maintenance and repair work
on your vehicle in accordance with MINI
specifications.
While MINI, at no cost to you, will pay for re-
pairs required by the limited warranties pro-
vided with respect to your vehicle and for
maintenance under the Maintenance Pro-
gram during the applicable warranty and
maintenance coverage periods, you are free
to elect, both during those periods and the-
reafter, to have maintenance and repair
work provided by other service centers or
repair shops.
3. Where the Owner's Manual makes reference
to parts and accessories having been appro-
ved by MINI, those references are intended
to reflect that those parts and accessories
are recommended by MINI. You may elect
to use other parts and accessories, but, if
you do, we recommend that you make sure
that any such parts and/or accessories are
appropriate for use on your vehicle.
4. At page 7, under the warranty section's dis-
cussion of homologation, where it states
that you “cannot lodge warranty claims for
your vehicle there,” the text should read
that you “may not be able to lodge warranty
claims for your vehicle there.”
5. At page 7, in the “Parts and Accessories”
section, the sentence beginning “For your
own safety, use … ,” should be disregarded
and the following the text should be read in
lieu thereof: “The manufacturer of your ve-
hicle recommends using genuine MINI parts
and accessories.”
In the fifth sentence of that paragraph, the
word “cannot” should read “does not.”
6. At page 38, in the “Check and replace safety
belts” section, the text beginning, “This
should only be done by your service
center …” should be disregarded and the
following text should be read in lieu thereof:
“MINI recommends having this work perfor-
med by a service center as it is important
that this safety feature functions properly.”
7. At page 135 under the heading: “Objects in
the area around the pedals” and at page
219 under the heading: “Carpets and floor
mats,” the paragraph that begins: “Only use
floor mats …” should be disregarded and
the following language should be read in
lieu thereof: “The manufacturer of your ve-
hicle recommends that you use floor mats
that have been identified by it as appropri-
ate for use in your vehicle and that can be
properly fixed in place.”
8. At page 142, under the heading: “Have
maintenance carried out,” the sentence be-
ginning, “Have the maintenance carried
out …” should be disregarded and the fol-
lowing text should be read in lieu thereof:
“MINI recommends that you have the main-
tenance carried out by your service center.”
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If the engine oil or coolant, thus the engine, be‐
come too hot, a Check Control message is dis‐
played.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 195.
Speed limit detection Description of the speed limit detection, refer
to page 66, function.
Speed warning The concept
Displays speed limit which, when reached,
should cause a warning to be issued.
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed
drops below the set speed limit once by at least
3 mph/5 km/h.
Displaying, setting or changing the
limit1. Press button.2. "Settings"3."Speed"4."Warning at:"5.Turn the right knob until the desired limit is
displayed.6.Press the right button.
The speed limit is stored.
Activating/deactivating the limit
1. Press button.2. "Settings"3."Speed"4."Warning"
Setting your current speed as the limit
1. Press button.2. "Settings"3."Speed"4."Select current speed"
The current vehicle speed is stored as the
limit.
Settings on the radio
The following settings are created on the radio:
▷Time, date.▷Formats, units of measure.
Formats and units of measure
1. Press button.2. "Settings"3."Language/Units"4.Select the desired format or unit of meas‐
ure:▷"Language:"▷"Consumption:"▷"Distance:"▷"Pressure:"▷"Temperature:"5.Set the desired unit of measure or lan‐
guage.
Setting the time and date
1. Press button.2. "Settings"3."Time/Date"4.Select desired menu entry:▷"Time:"▷"Time format:"▷"Date:"▷"Date format:"5.Turn the right knob until the desired setting
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button on the interior rearview mirror has
been programmed. The system can then be
controlled by the button on the interior
rearview mirror.
If the LED does not flash faster after at least
60 seconds, change the distance and re‐
peat the step. Several more attempts at dif‐
ferent distances may be necessary. Wait at
least 15 seconds between attempts.
Canada: if programming with the hand-
held transmitter was interrupted, hold
down the interior rearview mirror button
and repeatedly press and release the hand-
held transmitter button for 2 seconds.
Controls
Before operation
Before operating a system using the uni‐
versal garage door opener, ensure that there
are no people, animals, or objects within the
range of movement of the remote-controlled
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 while the engine is running or
when the ignition is started. To do this, hold
down the button within receiving range of the
system until the function is activated. The inte‐
rior rearview mirror LED stays lit while the wire‐
less signal is being transmitted.
Deleting stored functions
Press and hold the left and right button on the
interior rearview mirror simultaneously for ap‐
proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes
rapidly. All stored functions are deleted. The
functions cannot be deleted individually.
Digital compass
Overview1Control button2Mirror display
Mirror displayThe point of the compass is displayed in the
mirror when driving straight.
Operating concept Various functions can be called up by pressing
the control button with a pointed object, such
as the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar object.
The following setting options are displayed in
succession, depending on how long the control
button is pressed:
▷Pressed briefly: turns display on/off.▷3 to 6 seconds: compass zone setting.▷6 to 9 seconds: compass calibration.▷9 to 12 seconds: left/right-hand steering
setting.▷12 to 15 seconds: language setting.
Setting the compass zones
Sets the particular compass zones on the vehi‐
cle so that the compass operates correctly; re‐
fer to World map with compass zones.
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World map with magnetic zonesProcedure1.Press and hold the control button for ap‐
prox. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of the set
compass zone appears in the mirror.2.To change the zone setting, press the con‐
trol button quickly and repeatedly until the
number of the compass zone that corre‐
sponds with your location appears in the
mirror.
The set zone is stored automatically. The com‐
pass is ready for use again after approximately
10 seconds.
Calibrating the digital compass The digital compass must be calibrated in the
event of the following:
▷The wrong compass point is displayed.▷The point of the compass displayed does
not change despite changing the direction
of travel.▷Not all points of the compass are displayed.Procedure1.Make sure that there are no large metallic
objects or overhead power lines near the
vehicle and that there is sufficient room to
drive around in a circle.2.Set the currently applicable compass zone.3.Press and hold the control button for ap‐
prox. 6 to 7 seconds so that "C" appears on
the display. Next, drive in a complete circle
at least once at a speed of no more than
4 mph/7 km/h. If calibration is successful,
the "C" is replaced by the points of the
compass.
Left/right-hand steering
The digital compass is already set for right or
left-hand steering at the factory.
Setting the language
Press and hold the control button for approx.
12 to 13 seconds. Briefly press the control but‐ ton again to switch between English "E" and
German "O".
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Interior rearview mirror, man‐ually dimmable 41
Internet site 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 65
Interval mode 53
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 207
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 56
Jump-starting 211
K
Key/remote control 22
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 27
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 23
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 56
Knee airbag 79
L Lamp replacement 200
Lamp replacement, front 201
Lamp replacement, rear 203
Lamp replacement, side 206
Language, setting 69
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 138
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 44
Launch Control 58
Leather, care 217
LED bug light 201
LED headlights 201
LED ring, central instrument cluster 70
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 200 License Texts and Certifica‐
tions 231
Light 73
Light-alloy wheels, care 218
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 200
Lighter 123
Lighting 73
Lights and bulbs 200
Light switch 73
Load 138
Loading 137
Lock, door 26
Locking/unlocking via door lock 26
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 24
Locking, automatic 29
Locking, settings 29
Lock, power window 32
Locks, doors, and windows 46
Low beams 73
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 75
Lower back support, mechani‐ cal 36
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 138
Lumbar support, mechani‐ cal 36
M Maintenance 197
Maintenance require‐ ments 197
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 65
Maintenance system, MINI 197
Make-up mirror 123
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 60
Manual air distribu‐ tion 113, 116
Manual air flow 113, 116 Manual mode, transmis‐
sion 56
Manual operation, door lock 26
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 41
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 172
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 107
Manual transmission 55
Manufacturer of the MINI 7
Marking on approved tires 183
Marking, run-flat tires 184
Master key, refer to Remote control 22
Maximum cooling 116
Maximum speed, display 66
Maximum speed, winter tires 184
Medical kit 211
Menu in instrument cluster 67
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 60
Microfilter 114, 117
MID - program, driving dy‐ namics 96
MINI maintenance sys‐ tem 197
Minimum tread, tires 182
Mirrors 40
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 135
Mobile phone 162
Mobility System 185
Mode, GREEN Mode 142
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 200
Mounting of child restraint systems 43
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