2016 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE center console

All around the center console1Hazard warning system  220Intelligent Safety  1152Control Display  183Radio/Multimedia4Glove compartment   1605Climate control  1446PDC Park Distance Control   134
Rearview camera   137
Parking assistant   139Auto Start/Stop function   68Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/off   66DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol   122Head-up Display   947Steptronic transmission selector lever   75
Manual transmission selector lever   758Controller with buttons  199Parking brake  7110Driving Dynamics Control   124Seite 16AT A GLANCECockpit16
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Left/right-hand steeringThe 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".
Settings are stored automatically after approxi‐
mately 10 seconds.
Sun visor Glare shield Fold the sun visor down or up.
Vanity mirror A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor be‐
hind a cover.
Ashtray/cigarette
lighter
Overview
The ashtray is located in one of the frontal cup
holders, the cigarette lighter above it in the
center console.
Ashtray
In order to empty the ashtray, remove the ash‐
tray from the cupholder.
Lighter WARNING
Contact with hot heating elements or the
hot socket of the cigarette lighter can cause
burns. Flammable materials can ignite if the cigarette lighter falls down or is held against
the respective objects. There is risk of fire and
injuries. Hold the cigarette lighter on its handle.
Make sure that children do not use the ciga‐
rette lighter and do not burn themselves, e.g.,
by carrying the remote control along when ex‐
iting the vehicle. ◀
ATTENTION
If metal objects fall into the socket, they
can cause a short circuit. There is a risk of dam‐
age to property. Replace the cigarette lighter or
socket cover again after using the socket. ◀
Push in the lighter.
The lighter can be removed as
soon as it pops back out.
Connecting electrical de‐
vices
Information WARNING
Devices and cables in the unfolding area
of the airbags, for example portable navigation
devices, etc., can hinder the unfolding of the
airbag or be thrown around in the car's interior
when unfolding. There is a risk of injuries. make
sure that devices and cables are not in the air‐
bag's area of unfolding. ◀Seite 155Interior equipmentCONTROLS155
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ATTENTION
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery
can work with high voltages and currents,
which means that the 12 volt on-board net‐
work can be overloaded or damaged. There is a
risk of damage to property. Only connect bat‐
tery chargers for the vehicle battery to the
starting aid terminals in the engine compart‐
ment. ◀
ATTENTION
If metal objects fall into the socket, they
can cause a short circuit. There is a risk of dam‐
age to property. Replace the cigarette lighter or
socket cover again after using the socket. ◀
Sockets Sockets can be used for the running electrical
devices with the engine running or with the ig‐
nition switched on. The total load of all sockets
must not exceed 140 watts at 12 volts.
Do not damage the socket by using non-com‐
patible connectors.
In the center console
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.
In the cargo area
The socket is located on the right side in the
cargo area.
USB interface/AUX-IN port The concept Mobile devices with USB port can be connected
to the USB interface.
A mobile audio device, e.g. a MP3 player, can
be connected using the AUX-IN port.
General information
The following devices can be connected:
▷Mobile phones supported by the USB inter‐
face.▷Audio devices with USB port, for example
MP3 player.▷USB storage devices.
Common file systems are supported. FAT32
and exFAT are the recommended formats.
Information about compatible USB devices can
be found at www.miniusa.com/bluetooth.
The following applications are possible:
▷Exporting and importing profiles, refer to
page 36.▷Playing music files via USB audio.▷Adding music files to the music collection
and saving the music collection.▷Playing video films via USB video.▷Loading of software updates.Seite 156CONTROLSInterior equipment156
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Overview
The USB interface is located in the front of the
center console.
Information Observe the following when connecting:
▷Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.▷Use a flexible adapter cable.▷Protect the USB device against mechanical
damage.▷Due to the large number of USB devices
available on the market, it cannot be guar‐
anteed that every device is operable on the
vehicle.▷Do not expose USB devices to extreme en‐
vironmental conditions, such as very high
temperatures; refer to the owner's manual
of the device.▷Due to the many different compression
techniques, proper playback of the media
stored on the USB device cannot be guar‐
anteed in all cases.▷A connected USB device is supplied with
charging current via the USB interface, as‐
suming this is supported by the device.▷To ensure proper transmission of the stored
data, do not charge an USB device via the
onboard socket, when it is connected to the
USB interface.▷Depending on how the USB device should
be used, settings may be required on theUSB device, refer to the owner's manual of
the device.
Non-suitable USB devices:
▷USB hard drives.▷USB hubs.▷USB memory card readers with multiple in‐
serts.▷HFS-formatted USB devices.▷MTP devices.▷Devices such as fans or lights.
Loading
Information WARNING
When opening and closing the loading
aid, body parts can be jammed, for example by
the mechanism. There is a risk of injuries. Make
sure that the area of movement of the loading
aid is clear during operation. ◀
WARNING
With a lifted loading aid, vehicle parts can
protrude and limit the view. There is a danger
of accidents and property damage. Before driv‐
ing off, make sure that the loading aid is com‐
pletely lowered and the tailgate is closed. ◀
The concept
For easier loading, the vehicle is equipped with
a trunk partition and a Loading aid, refer to
page 157. With the loading aid, the closed con‐
vertible top can be lifted out of the cargo area.
Loading aid With the convertible top closed, loading can be
simplified by unlocking and folding the conver‐
tible top upward. In this way, objects can be
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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.
Information WARNING
Loose objects or devices with a cable
connection to the vehicle, e.g., mobile phones,
can be thrown into the vehicle's interior while
driving, e.g.,in the event of an accident or dur‐
ing braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a
a risk of injury. Secure loose objects or devices
with a cable connection to the vehicle in the
vehicle's interior. ◀
ATTENTION
Anti-slip pads such as anti-slip mats can
damage the dashboard. There is a risk of dam‐
age to property. Do not use anti-slip pads. ◀
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 in the center arm‐
rest.▷Compartments in the doors.▷Pockets on the backrests of the front seats.▷Storage compartments in the trunk
Glove compartment
Information WARNING
Folded open, the glove compartment
protrudes in the vehicle's interior. Objects in
the glove compartment can be thrown into the
vehicle's interior while driving, e.g., in the event
of an accident or during braking and evasive
maneuvers. There is a a risk of injury. Always
close the glove compartment immediately after
using it. ◀
Opening
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove compartment switches
on.
Closing Fold up the cover.
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Locking
The glove compartment can be locked with an
integrated key to separately secure the trunk
lid, refer to page 41, e.g.
This prevents access to the glove compartment
and to the trunk.
After the glove compartment is locked, the re‐
mote control can be handed over, such as at a
hotel, without the integrated key.
Compartments in the
doors
WARNING
Breakable objects, e.g., glass bottles, can
break in the event of an accident. Broken glass
can be scattered in the vehicle's interior. There
is a a risk of injury. Do not stow any breakable
objects in the vehicle's interior. ◀
Center armrest The center armrest contains a storage compart‐
ment.
Opening
Press button, arrow 1, and open center arm
rest upward, arrow 2.
Adjusting the height
Press button, arrow 1, and swing center arm
rest upward or downward into the desired
height, arrow 2.
Cup holders Information WARNING
Unsuitable containers in the cup holder
and hot beverages can damage the cup holder
and increase the a risk of injury in the event of
an accident. There is a risk of injury or risk of
property damage. Use light-weight, unbreaka‐
ble, and sealable containers. Do not transport
hot beverages. Do not force objects into the
cup holder. ◀
Front
In the center console.
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Bulbs and lights 209
Button, Start/Stop 66
Bypassing, see Jump-start‐ ing 220
C California Proposition 65 Warning 8
Camera-based cruise con‐ trol 126
Camera lenses, care 230
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 137
Can holder, see Cup holder 161
Car battery 217
Care, displays 230
Care, vehicle 227
Cargo area, enlarging 158
Cargo area partition 158
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 162
Cargo straps, securing cargo 171
Car key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 229
Car wash 226
Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust system 167
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 206
Center armrest 161
Center console 16
Central instrument cluster, LED ring 94
Central locking system 40
Central screen, refer to Control Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Own Safety 7
Changing parts 208
Changing wheels 215
Changing wheels/tires 192 Chassis number, see vehicle
identification number 10
Check Control 81
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 200
Children, seating position 63
Children, transporting safely 63
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 63
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 65
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 64
Child seat, mounting 64
Child seats 63
Chrome parts, care 229
Chrono package, cockpit 97
Cigarette lighter 155
Cleaning, displays 230
Climate control 144, 146
Clock 85
Closing/opening via door lock 40
Closing/opening with remote control 38
Coasting 177
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 177
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 177
Combination switch, see Turn signals 71
Combi switch, see wiper sys‐ tem 72
Comfort Access 41
Comfort entry 38
Compartments in the doors 161
Compass 153
Compressor 194
Condensation on win‐ dows 149
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 168 Condition Based Service
CBS 206
Configuring driving pro‐ gram 125
Confirmation signal 44
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 92
Controller 19
Control systems, driving stabil‐ ity 122
Convenient closing with the remote control 39
Convenient opening 38
Convertible, convertible top 47
Convertible mode, automatic climate control 148
Convertible program, auto‐ matic climate control 148
Convertible, roof 47
Convertible top 47
Convertible top, care 227
Convertible top, cargo area partition 50
Convertible top, emergency operation 50
Convertible top, rollover pro‐ tection system 108
Coolant 204
Cooling function 145, 147
Cooling, maximum 147
Cooling system 204
Cornering light 102
Corrosion on brake discs 168
Cosmetic mirror 155
Courtesy lamps during unlock‐ ing 38
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 39
Cruise control 131
Cruise control, active 126
Cruise control with distance control, see camera-based
cruise control 126 Seite 243Everything from A to ZREFERENCE243
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