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High-beams 61
Headlight flasher 61Roadside parking lights 79Computer 693Tachometer 69Instrument lighting 80Resetting the trip odometer 684Washer/wiper system 615Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/off 586Ignition lock 587Steering wheel buttons, rightResuming cruise control 98Storing the speed and accelerat‐
ing or slowing down 98Activating/deactivating cruise
control 97Steering wheel buttons, leftVolumeBluetooth hands-free sys‐
tem 178
Bluetooth mobile phone prepara‐
tion package 188Activate/deactivate the voice acti‐
vation system 24Change the radio station
Select a music track
Scroll through the redial list8Horn, total area9Adjust the steering wheel 5210Releasing the hood 231Seite 13CockpitAT A GLANCE13
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All around the center console1Hazard warning system2Speedometer with Control Display 143Radio 156
CD/multimedia 1564Air conditioning, automatic climate con‐
trol 1005Buttons on the center consoleSeat heating 46Central locking, inside 34Front fog lamps 80Sport button 95Driving stability control systems
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol 93
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐
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All around the roofliner1Indicator/warning lights for the front pas‐
senger airbags 842Reading lights 81Ambient lighting color 81Glass sunroof, electrical 40Interior lights 81
All around the shift/
selector lever
1MINI joystick with buttons 192USB audio interface 168Seite 17CockpitAT A GLANCE17
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Onboard monitorVehicle 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.
When using the features and systems described
here, adhere to local regulations.
The concept The onboard monitor combines the functions
of a large number of different switches. Thus,
these functions can be operated from a central
location.
WARNING
Operating the integrated information sys‐
tem and communication devices while driving
can distract from traffic. It is possible to lose
control of the vehicle. There is risk of an acci‐
dent. Only use the systems or devices when the
traffic situation allows. If necessary stop and
use the systems and devices while the vehicle is
stationary. ◀Control elements at a
glance
Control elements1Control Display2MINI joystick with buttons
The buttons can be used to open the me‐
nus directly. The MINI joystick can be used
to select menu items and create settings.
Control Display
Information
▷To clean the Control Display, follow the care
instructions, refer to page 257.▷Do not place objects close to the Control
Display; otherwise, the Control Display can
be damaged.
Switch off
1.Move the MINI joystick repeatedly to the
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2."Switch off control display"
Switching on
Press the MINI joystick to switch on.
MINI joystick with buttonsSelect menu items and create settings.
1.Turn, arrow 1.2.Press, arrow 2.3.Move in four directions.Buttons on the MINI joystickPress buttonFunction
Open the main menu. Changes to another menu.
Operating concept
Start screen In the radio ready state and higher, the follow‐
ing message appears on the Control Display:
To hide the message: press the MINI joystick.
The main menu is displayed.
The message is automatically hidden after ap‐
prox. 10 seconds.
Opening the main menu
Press the button.
The main menu is displayed.
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Opening and closingVehicle 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.
When using the features and systems described
here, adhere to local regulations.
Remote control/key
Buttons on the remote control1Opening tailgate2Unlocking3Locking
General information
Each remote control contains a rechargeable
battery that is automatically recharged when it
is in the ignition lock while the car is being
driven. Use each remote control at least twice a
year for longer road trips in order to maintain
the batteries' charge status.
In vehicles equipped with Comfort Access, the
remote control contains a replaceable battery,
refer to page 39.
The settings called up and implemented when
the vehicle is unlocked depend on which re‐
mote control is used to unlock the vehicle, Per‐
sonal Profile, refer to page 31.
In addition, information about service require‐
ments is stored in the remote control, Service
data in the remote control, refer to page 236.
Integrated key
Press button 1 to unlock the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
▷Driver's door, refer to page 34.
New remote controls
New remote controls are available from a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Loss of the remote controls A lost remote control can be blocked by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
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impossible to unlock the doors using the
lock buttons or door handles.▷The welcome lamps, interior lamps, and
ambient lighting are switched on and off.▷The alarm system is armed or disarmed, re‐
fer to page 39.
Operating from the inside
Via the switch/button for the central locking
system, refer to page 34.
In an accident of the necessary severity, the
central locking system unlocks automatically.
The hazard warning system and interior lamps
come on.
Opening and closing:
from the outside
Using the remote control
General information WARNING
People or animals in the vehicle can lock
the doors from the inside and lock themselves
in. The vehicle can then not be opened from
the outside. There is risk of injuries. Take the
remote control along so that the vehicle can be
opened from the outside. ◀
Unlocking
Press the button. The vehicle is un‐
locked.
The welcome lamps and interior lamps are
switched on.
You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.
Settings are stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.1."Settings"2."Door locks"3."Unlock button"4.Select the desired function:▷"All doors"
Press the button once: the en‐
tire vehicle unlocks.
▷"Driver's door only"
Pressing the button once un‐
locks only the driver's door and the fuel
filler flap. Pressing twice unlocks the
entire vehicle.
Convenient opening
Press and hold the button on the re‐
mote control.
The power windows are opened. Depending on
the vehicle equipment, the glass sunroof is
raised.
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The graphic shows the button in the MINI Pace‐
man as an example.
The switch or the buttons can be used to lock
or unlock the doors and tailgate when the
doors are closed, but they are not theft-pro‐
tected. The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
Unlocking and opening doors
▷Using the switch or the buttons for the cen‐
tral locking system, unlock all of the doors
at once and then pull the door opener
above the armrest, or▷Pull the door handle on each door twice:
the door is unlocked the first time and
opened the second time.
Locking
▷Press the switch/button or▷Push down the lock button of a door. To
avoid locking yourself out by accident, the
driver's door cannot be locked at the lock
button while the door is open.
Automatic locking
In addition, it is possible to set the situations in
which the vehicle locks. The setting is stored for
the remote control in use.
1."Settings"2."Door locks"3.Select a menu item:▷"Lock if no door is opened"
The central locking system locks after a
short period if no door is opened.▷"Lock after start. to drive"
The central locking system locks when
you start driving.
WARNING
People or animals in the vehicle can lock
the doors from the inside and lock themselves
in. The vehicle can then not be opened from
the outside. There is risk of injuries. Take the
remote control along so that the vehicle can be
opened from the outside. ◀
Tailgate Opening The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐
fore opening.
CAUTION
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit
the rear window and heat conductors while
driving. There is risk of property damage. Cover
the edges and ensure that pointed objects do
not hit the rear window. ◀
Only drive with the tailgate fully closed; other‐
wise, the tail lamps will be hidden from view
and driving safety will be compromised.
In some market-specific versions, the tailgate
can only be unlocked using the remote control
if the vehicle was unlocked first.
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