2016 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE tailgate

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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Press button.
The vehicle is unlocked.
Pressing the buttons for the central locking sys‐
tem locks and unlocks the closed doors and the
tailgate, but they are not secured against theft.
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked. The hazard warning
system and interior lights come on.
Unlocking and opening▷Press the central locking system
button to unlock the doors to‐
gether, and then pull the door handle
above the armrest.▷Pull the door opener on the door to be
opened. The other door remain locked.
Tailgate
Information WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operat‐
ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injuries. Make
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate
is clear during opening and closing. ◀
To avoid locking it into the vehicle, do not place
the remote control in the cargo area.
Opening from the outside When the tailgate is opened, make sure there is
sufficient clearance to prevent damage.
▷Unlock the vehicle and press the button on
the tailgate.▷Press button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second.
As the case may be, the doors are also un‐
locked. Unlocking with the remote control,
refer to page 39.
The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung
downward.
Opening from the inside With the vehicle is stationary, press the
button in the driver's floor area.
Closing To close the tailgate, swivel it upwards and
press it closed.
Emergency unlocking
Pull the handle inside the cargo area.
The tailgate unlocks.
Comfort Access
The concept
The vehicle can be accessed without activating the remote control.
All you need to do is to have the remote control
with you, such as in your pants pocket.
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The vehicle automatically detects the remote
control when it is in close proximity or in the
car's interior.
Comfort Access supports the following func‐
tions:▷Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.▷Convenient closing.▷Unlocking of the tailgate separately.
Information
To avoid locking it into the vehicle, do not place
the remote control in the cargo area.
Functional requirements
▷There are no sources of interference
nearby.▷To lock the vehicle, the remote control
must be located outside of the vehicle near
the doors.▷The next unlocking and locking cycle is not
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.▷The engine can only be started if the re‐
mote control is in the vehicle.
Unlocking
On the driver's or front passenger's door han‐
dle, press the button.
This corresponds to pressing the remote control
button:

Locking
On the driver's or front passenger's door han‐
dle, press the button.
This corresponds to pressing the remote control
button:

If a door was unlocked and opened from the
inside via the door opener, all other doors con‐
tinue to be locked. This is the case, if the vehi‐
cle was locked automatically after driving off or
via the central locking system button. In this
case, all doors are unlocked, when pressing the
button on the door handle. The button must be
pressed again for locking.
To save battery power, ensure that all power
consumers are turned off before locking the ve‐
hicle.
Convenient closing WARNING
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. ◀
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Press and hold down the handle of the driver or
the front seat passenger.
This corresponds to pressing and holding the
remote control button:

In addition to locking, the convertible top and
the windows are closed.
Press and hold the button, until the convertible
top is fully closed.
Unlocking the tailgate separately
Press button on the exterior of the trunk lid.
This corresponds to pressing the remote control
button:

The situation of the doors does not change.
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 buttons of the remote
control or using the integrated key, refer to
page 40.
Adjusting Unlocking The settings are saved in the active profile. Per‐
sonal Profile, refer to page 36.
Doors1. "Settings"2."Doors/key"3. Select the symbol.4.Select the desired function.▷"Driver's door only"
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler
flap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐
locks the entire vehicle.▷"All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
Tailgate
Depending on optional features and country
version, this setting is not offered in some
cases.
1. "Settings"2."Doors/key"3. Select the symbol.4.Select the desired function.
Locking
The settings are saved in the active profile. Per‐
sonal Profile, refer to page 36.
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The vehicle locks automatically after a
short period of time if no door is
opened after unlocking.▷"Lock after start driving"
The vehicle locks automatically after
you drive off.
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
1. "Settings"2."Doors/key"3.Select desired setting.▷With alarm system:
"Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"
Unlocking is signaled by one honk of
the horn.▷"Flash when lock/unlock"
Unlocking is signaled by two flashes,
locking by one.
Alarm system
The concept
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm
system responds to:
▷Opening a door, the hood or the trunk lid.▷Movements in the vehicle interior.▷Changes in the vehicle tilt, e. g., during at‐
tempts at stealing a wheel or when towing
the car.▷Disconnected battery voltage.
The alarm system briefly signals tampering:
▷Acoustic alarm.▷By switching on the hazard warning system.▷By flashing the daytime running lights.
Switching on and off
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either
with the remote control or with Comfort Access,
the alarm system is switched on and off at the same time.
Door lock with the alarm system
switched on
The alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened, when the vehicle is unlocked via the
door lock.
Switching off the alarm, refer to page 45.
Tailgate with the alarm system
switched on
The tailgate can be opened even when the
alarm system is switched on.
After the trunk lid is closed, it is locked and
monitored again when the doors are locked.
The hazard warning system flashes once.
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.
Indicator lamp on the interior rearview
mirror▷The indicator lamp flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
The alarm system is switched on.▷Indicator lamp flashes for approx. 10 sec‐
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Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor
are not active, as doors, hood, or tailgate
are not correctly closed. Correctly closed
access points are secured.
When the still open access points are
closed, interior motion sensor and tilt alarm
sensor will be switched on.▷The indicator lamp goes out after unlock‐
ing:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.▷The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking
until the engine ignition is switched on, but
no longer than approx. 5 minutes:
An alarm has been triggered.
Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations such as
attempts to steal a wheel or when the car is
towed.
Interior motion sensor The interior is monitored to the height of the
seats. The alarm system is switched on together
with the interior motion sensor even when the
convertible top is open. Falling objects such as
leaves can trigger the alarm unintentionally.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
can be switched off together, such as in the fol‐
lowing situations:
▷In automatic car washes.▷In duplex garages.▷During transport on trains carrying vehicles,
at sea or on a trailer.▷With animals in the vehicle.Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Press the remote control button again
within 10 seconds as soon as the vehi‐
cle is locked.
The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐
onds and then continues to flash.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
are turned off until the vehicle is locked again.
Switching off the alarm▷Unlock vehicle with the remote control or
switch on the ignition, if needed through
emergency detection of remote control, re‐
fer to page 35.▷For Comfort Access:If you have the remote
control with you, unlock vehicle using the
button on the driver's side or passenger
side door.
Power windows
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. ◀
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the
windows are automatically closed except a
gap.
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Press the switch backward, until
the desired position is reached
or the sliding sun roof is fully open.
Press the switch forward, until
the desired position is reached or the sliding
sun roof is closed.
Convertible top
General information
The convertible top can be opened or closed at
speeds up to approx. 18 mph/30 km/h.
If the vehicle is accelerated above a speed of
approx. 18 mph/30 km/h while the convertible top is being moved, the convertible top move‐
ment stops.
Observe the following information:▷While the convertible top is moving, it is not
possible to open the tailgate.▷If possible, close the convertible top when
the vehicle is parked. A closed convertible
top protects it from weather-related dam‐
age and to some extent from theft.▷Even when the convertible top is closed,
only store valuables in the locked cargo
area.▷At higher speeds, vacuum produced in the
vehicle interior causes the convertible top
to begin to flutter. Increase the amount of
air via the automatic climate control so that
no vacuum is produced in the vehicle.▷It is not possible to start the engine and op‐
erate the convertible top simultaneously.
When the engine is started using the Start/
Stop button or using the Auto Start/Stop
function, the convertible top movement is
briefly interrupted.▷Opening a door interrupts closure of the
convertible top.▷When loading the cargo area, make sure
that the cargo does not push against thecargo area partition, refer to page 50,
from below.▷In order to protect the battery, move the
convertible top only when the engine is
running if possible.▷Before closing the convertible top, remove
any foreign objects from the windshield
frame; otherwise, closing may be pre‐
vented.
Information
▷The tailgate can normally not be opened if
the convertible top is not fully opened or
closed. Always open and close the converti‐
ble top completely.▷If possible, close the convertible top when
the vehicle is parked. A closed convertible
top protects it from weather-related dam‐
age and to some extent from theft.▷Even when the convertible top is closed,
only store valuables in the locked cargo
area.▷At higher speeds, vacuum produced in the
vehicle interior causes the convertible top
to begin to flutter. Increase the amount of
air via the automatic climate control so that
no vacuum is produced in the vehicle.▷It is not possible to start the engine and op‐
erate the convertible top simultaneously.
When the engine is started using the Start/
Stop button or using the Auto Start/Stop
function, the convertible top movement is
briefly interrupted.▷At temperatures below +14 ℉/-10 ℃, the
convertible top cannot be opened.▷Opening or closing a door interrupts closing
the convertible top.
CAUTION
Incorrect operation can damage the con‐
vertible top and other parts of the vehicle.
There is a risk of property damage. During op‐
eration, heed the following points:
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▷Keep the area of movement of the conver‐
tible top clear because the convertible top
swivels out upward. Maximum area of
movement: 98.5 inches/2.5 meters.▷Do not leave the convertible top open for
more than a day while it is wet.▷Do not open the convertible top, if it is wet,
covered in snow, iced up, or dirty.▷Do not place objects on the convertible top.▷The rollover protection system may not be
triggered.▷Do not operate convertible top on uneven
sections of road.▷Always open or close the convertible top
completely. The convertible top is only
locked in the final positions.▷Make sure that no objects are on the cargo
cover when opening the convertible top. ◀
WARNING
When opening and closing the converti‐
ble top, body parts can be jammed, for exam‐
ple by the mechanism. There is a risk of injuries.
Make sure that the area of movement of the
convertible top is clear during operation. ◀
WARNING
When operating the convertible top while
driving, the view to the rear may be limited. At
speeds above 20 mph/30 km/h the convertible
top remains in its current position. There is a
danger of accidents and property damage.
When operating the convertible top while driv‐
ing, observe traffic attentively and if necessary,
reduce speed. Do not operate while backing up
or with wind. ◀
WARNING
The convertible top is not suitable for the
mounting of roof carrier systems. The roof car‐
rier could come loose. There is a risk of an acci‐
dent. Do not attach any roof carrier systems to
the convertible top. ◀
Functional requirements
The ignition or radio-ready state must be
switched on.
The following requirements must be fulfilled in
order to be able to move the convertible top.▷The cargo area partition is stored and
latched in the bottom position.▷The tailgate is closed.▷The external temperature is above
14 ℉/-10 ℃.▷The voltage of the vehicle electrical system
is sufficient.▷The convertible top drive is not overheat‐
ing.▷The vehicle speed is not too high.▷The windows can be lowered.
If this requirement is not met, a check control
message is displayed.
Opening and closing from the inside In order to protect the battery, move the con‐
vertible top only when the engine is running if
possible.
Before closing the convertible top, remove any
foreign objects from the windshield frame; oth‐
erwise, closing may be prevented.
Press the switch backward, until
the sliding sun roof is open.
Press the switch backward again.
The windows are rolled down,
and the convertible top opens as
longs as the switch is pressed. After the conver‐
tible top is completely open, the switch can be
held or pressed again briefly in order to raise
the windows.
Press and hold switch forward.
The windows are lowered, the
convertible top closes and the windows are raised again as long
as the switch is pressed.
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