2.Press.3.Move in two directions.
Buttons on controller
Press buttonFunctionMENUOpen the main menu.AUDIOOpen audio menu last listened to,
switch between audio menus.TELOpens the phone menu.BACKOpen previous panel.OPTIONOpens the Options menu.
Operating concept
Opening the main menu Press button.
The main menu is displayed.
All onboard monitor functions can be called up
via the main menu.
Selecting menu items Highlighted menu items can be selected.
1.Turn the controller until the desired menu
item is highlighted.2.Press the controller.
Menu items in the Owner's Manual
In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can be
selected are set in quotation marks, e.g.,
"Settings".
Changing between panels
After a menu item is selected, e.g., "Radio", a
new panel is displayed. Panels can overlap.
▷Move the controller to the left.
Closes current display and shows previous
display.
Reopens previous display by pressing BACK
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Executing functions using short
commands
Execute functions on the main menu via short
commands. It almost doesn't matter which
menu item is selected, for example, ›Vehicle
status‹.
The list for short commands of the voice activa‐
tion system can be called up via the Integrated
Owner's Manual on the Control Display.
Help dialog for the voice activation
system
Calling up help dialog: ›Help‹
Additional commands for the help dialog:▷›Help with examples‹: announces informa‐
tion about the current operating options
and the most important commands for
them.▷›Help with voice activation‹: information
about the principle of operation for the
voice activation system is announced.
One example: opening the
tone settings
Via the main menu
The commands of the menu items are spoken
just as they are selected via the controller.
1.Turn on the Entertainment sound output if
needed.2. Press button on the steering wheel.3.›Radio‹4.›Tone‹
Via short command
The desired tone settings can also be started
via a short command.
1.Turn on the Entertainment sound output if
needed.2. Press button on the steering wheel.3.›Tone‹
Setting the voice dialog
Set system to standard dialog or use a short
version.
The short version of the voice dialog plays back short messages in abbreviated form.
On the Control Display:
1. "Settings"2."Language/Units"3."Speech type:"4.Select setting.
Adjusting the volume
Turn the volume button during the spoken in‐
structions until the desired volume is set.
▷The volume remains constant even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.▷The volume is stored for the profile cur‐
rently used.
Information on Emer‐
gency Requests
Do not use the voice activation system to ini‐tiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situa‐
tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change.
This can unnecessarily delay the establishment
of a phone connection.
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Convenient closingWARNING
With convenient closing, body parts can
be jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure
that the area of movement of the doors is clear
during convenient closing. ◀
Press and hold the button on the re‐
mote control in the area close to the
vehicle, until the closing operation is com‐
pleted.
The windows and convertible top close.
Releasing the button stops the closing proce‐
dure. Leaving the vicinity of the vehicle stops
the motion of the convertible top.
Press button in the vicinity of the vehicle again
until the convertible top operation is com‐
pleted.
Switching on interior lights and
courtesy lights
Press button on the remote control
with the vehicle locked.
The interior lights are switched on, when it is
dark outside, the courtesy lamps and the MINI
logo projection are also switched on.
These functions are not available if the interior
lamps were switched off manually.
If the button is pressed within 10 seconds of
when the vehicle was locked Interior motion
sensor and tilt alarm sensor of the anti-theft
warning system, refer to page 45, are turned
off. After locking, wait 10 seconds before press‐
ing the button again.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press button on the remote control for
at least 3 seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.Unlocking the tailgate Press button on the remote control for
approx. 1 second.
The tailgate opens slightly, regardless of whether the vehicle was previously locked or
unlocked.
To avoid locking it into the vehicle, do not place
the remote control in the cargo area.
Depending on the features and the country
version, it is also possible to have door un‐
locked. Create the settings, refer to page 43.
If the doors were not unlocked, the trunk lid is
locked again as soon as it closes.
Malfunction
Remote control detection by the vehicle can
among others be malfunctioning under the fol‐ lowing circumstances:▷The battery of the remote control is dis‐
charged. Replace the battery, refer to
page 35.▷Interference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment
with high transmit power.▷Shielding of the remote control due to
metal objects.▷Interference of the radio connection from
mobile phones or other electronic devices
in direct proximity.
Do not transport the remote control together
with metal objects or electronic devices.
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock
the vehicle using the integrated key, refer to
page 40.
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:
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▷After approx. 8 minutes.▷When the vehicle is locked using the central
locking system.▷Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.
The radio-ready state remains active if, for ex‐
ample, the ignition is automatically switched off
for the following reasons:
▷Opening or closing the driver's door.▷Unfastening of the driver's safety belt.▷When automatically switching from low
beams to parking lights.
If the engine is switched off and the ignition is
switched on, the system automatically switches
to the radio-ready state if the lights are turned
off or, if correspondingly equipped, the day‐
time running lights are activated.
Starting the engine
Information DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventila‐
tion is insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can
enter into the vehicle. The exhaust gases con‐
tain carbon monoxide, an odorless and color‐
less but highly toxic gas. In enclosed areas, ex‐
haust gases can also accumulate outside of the
vehicle. There is danger to life. Keep the ex‐
haust pipe free and ensure sufficient ventila‐
tion. ◀
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
and possibly roll away. There is risk of an acci‐
dent. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against
rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, observe the following:
▷Set the parking brake.▷On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.▷On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel
chock. ◀
ATTENTION
In the case of repeated starting attempts
or repeated starting in quick succession, the
fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned.
The catalytic converter can overheat. There is a
risk of damage to property. Avoid repeated
starting in quick succession. ◀
Steptronic transmission
Starting the engine
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Engage selector lever position P or N.3.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a cer‐
tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine
starts.
Manual transmission
Starting the engine
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press on the clutch pedal and shift to neu‐
tral.3.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a cer‐
tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine
starts.
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Engine stop
Information WARNING
Unattended children or animals can
cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐
selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐
tions:▷Pressing the Start/Stop button.▷Releasing the parking brake.▷Opening and closing the doors or windows.▷Engaging selector lever position N.▷Using vehicle equipment.
There is risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Take the remote control with you when
exiting and lock the vehicle. ◀
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
and possibly roll away. There is risk of an acci‐
dent. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against
rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, observe the following:
▷Set the parking brake.▷On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.▷On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel
chock. ◀
Before driving into a car wash
So that the vehicle can roll into a car wash ob‐
serve instructions for going into an automatic
car wash, refer to page 226.
Steptronic transmission
Switching off the engine1.Engage selector lever position P with the
vehicle stopped.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off.
The radio-ready state is switched on.3.Set the parking brake.
Manual transmission
Switching off the engine
1.With the vehicle at a standstill, press the
Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off.
The radio-ready state is switched on.2.Shift into first gear or reverse.3.Set the parking brake.
Auto Start/Stop function
The concept
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.
The system switches off the engine during a
stop, for example, in traffic congestion or at
traffic lights. The ignition remains switched on.
The engine starts automatically for driving off.
Information
After every start of the engine using the Start/ Stop button, the Auto Start/Stop function is in
the last selected state, refer to page 70. When
the Auto Start/Stop function is active, it is avail‐
able when the vehicle is traveling faster than
about 3 mph, approx. 5 km/h.
Depending on the selected driving mode, refer
to page 124, the system is automatically acti‐
vated or deactivated.
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Switching on/off
Switching on automatically PDC switches on automatically in the following
situations:▷If selector lever position R is engaged when
the engine is running.
The rearview camera also switches on.▷With front PDC: when obstacles are de‐
tected behind or in front of the vehicle by
PDC and the speed is slower than approx.
2.5 mph/4 km/h.
With front PDC: You can switch off automatic
activation on obstacle detection:
1. "Settings"2."Parking"3.Select setting.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on if needed.
With front PDC: switching on/off
manually
Press park assistance button.
▷On: the LED lights up.▷Off: the LED goes out.
The rearview camera image is displayed when
the reverse gear is engaged when pressing the
park assistance button.
Display
Signal tones
When approaching an object, an intermittent sound indicates the position of the object. E. g.
if an object is detected to the left rear of the ve‐
hicle, a signal tone sounds from the left rear
speaker.
The shorter the distance to the object, the
shorter the intervals.
If the distance to a detected object is less than
approx. 10 inches/25 cm, a continuous tone is
sounded.
With front PDC: if objects are located both in
front of and behind the vehicle, an alternating
continuous signal is sounded.
The signal tone is switched off, when selector
lever position P is engaged on vehicles with
Steptronic transmission.
Volume
The ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to the
entertainment volume can be adjusted.1. "Multimedia", "Radio" or
"Settings"2."Tone"3."Volume settings"4."PDC"5.To adjust: turn the Controller.6.To store: press the Controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Visual warning The approach of the vehicle to an object can be
shown on the Control Display. Objects that are
farther away are already displayed on the Con‐
trol Display before a signal sounds.
A display appears as soon as Park Distance
Control (PDC) is activated.
The range of the sensors is represented in col‐
ors: red, green and yellow.
When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐
played, the switch can be made to PDC:
"Rear view camera"
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Post Crash — iBrake 121
Power failure 218
Power windows 45
Prescribed engine oil types 202
Pressure, tire air pressure 186
Pressure warning, tires 113
Profile, see Personal Pro‐ file 36
Protective function, win‐ dows 46
Push-and-turn switch, see Controller 19
R
Racetrack operation 169
Radiator fluid 204
Radio-operated key, see Re‐ mote control 34
Radio ready state 66
Radio, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Rain sensor 73
Ratchet straps, securing cargo 171
Rear fog lights 103
Rear lights 212
Rear luggage rack 171
Rearview camera 137
Rearview mirror 60
Rear window de‐ froster 146, 149
Recirculated-air filter 149
Recirculated-air mode 145, 148
Recommended fuel grade 185
Recommended tire brands 192
Refueling 182
Remaining range 86
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, blocking 35
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 39 Remote control, replacing the
battery 35
Remote control, univer‐ sal 151
Replacement fuse 219
Replacing parts 208
Replacing the battery, remote control 35
Replacing wheels/tires 192
Reporting safety malfunc‐ tions 10
RES CNCL button, see camera- based cruise control 126
RES CNCL button, see Cruise control 131
Reserve warning, see Range 86
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 110
Retreaded tires 193
Roadside parking lights 101
Rollover protection sys‐ tem 108
RON recommended fuel grade 185
Roof load capacity 235
Roof, see convertible top 47
RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ nent, see Run-flat tires 193
Rubber components, care 229
Run-flat tires 193
S Safe braking 167
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passenger
seat 57
Safety belts 56
Safety belts, care 229
Safety belts, rear 57
Safety systems, airbags 105
Saving fuel 173
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18 Screwdriver 208
Sealant 194
Seat belts, see Safety belts 56
Seat heating, front 56
Seating position for chil‐ dren 63
Seats 54
Securing cargo 171
Selection list in instrument cluster 89
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 76
Sensors, care 230
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 206
Service requirements, dis‐ play 86
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 220
SET button, see camera-based cruise control 126
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 131
Settings, locking/unlocking 43
Settings, mirrors 60
Settings on Control Display 92
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 77
Shift point indicator, Head-Up Display 96
Side airbag 105
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 44
Sitting safely 54
Size 234
Snow chains 197
Socket 155
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 207
Spare fuse 219
Spare tire, see Emergency wheel 215
Speed, average 90
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