ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 270.6Information
AT A GLANCE
12Cockpit18Onboard monitor24Voice activation system
CONTROLS
30Opening and closing44Adjusting53Transporting children safely58Driving68Displays78Lamps82Safety93Driving stability control systems97Driving comfort100Climate105Interior equipment115Storage compartments
DRIVING TIPS
120Things to remember when driving124Loading128Saving fuel
NAVIGATION
132Navigation system134Destination entry143Destination guidance151What to do if...ENTERTAINMENT154Tone156Radio164CD/multimedia
COMMUNICATION
178Bluetooth hands-free system188Bluetooth mobile phone preparation
package200Office208MINI Connected
MOBILITY
214Refueling216Fuel218Wheels and tires230Engine compartment232Engine oil234Coolant236Maintenance238Replacing components248Breakdown assistance254Care
REFERENCE
260Technical data264Short commands for voice activation270Everything from A to Z
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Displays1Tachometer 69
with indicator and warning lights 152Display for▷Current speed 68▷Indicator/warning lights 153Resetting the trip odometer 684Display for▷Steptronic transmission position 65▷On-board computer 69▷Service requirements 74▷Odometer and trip odometer 68▷Flat Tire Monitor 85▷Tire Pressure Monitor 87▷Settings and information 71▷Personal Profile settings 315Instrument lighting 806Speedometer with indicator and warning
lights 157Control Display 188Fuel gauge 69Seite 14AT A GLANCECockpit14
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Personal Profile
The concept
You can set several of your vehicle's functions
to suit your personal needs and preferences.▷Through Personal Profile, most of these set‐
tings are stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.▷While the vehicle is being unlocked, the re‐
mote control is recognized and the settings
stored with it are called up and imple‐
mented.▷Your personal settings will be recognized
and called up again even if the vehicle has
been used in the meantime by someone
else with another remote control.▷The individual settings are stored for no
more than three remote controls.
Personal Profile settings
The following functions and settings can be
stored in a profile.
More information on the settings can be found
under:
▷Response of the central locking system
when the car is being unlocked, refer to
page 32.▷Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to
page 35.▷Triple turn signal activation, refer to
page 61.▷Settings for the displays on the onboard
monitor, in the speedometer, and in the
tachometer:▷12h/24h clock format, refer to
page 72.▷Date format, refer to page 73.▷Brightness of the Control Display, refer
to page 74.▷Language on the Control Display, refer
to page 73.▷Units of measure for fuel consumption,
distance covered/remaining distances,
and temperature, refer to page 72.▷Light settings:▷Headlight courtesy delay feature, refer
to page 79.▷Daytime running lights, refer to
page 79.▷Automatic climate control, refer to
page 102: AUTO program, activating/deac‐
tivating the cooling function, setting the
temperature, air volume, and air distribu‐
tion.▷Entertainment:▷Tone settings, refer to page 154.▷Volume, refer to page 154.
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system becomes active
when the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and re‐
leases the locks on the following:
▷Doors.▷Tailgate.▷Fuel filler flap.
Operating from the outside
▷Via the remote control.▷Via the door lock.▷In cars with Comfort Access, via the door
handles on the driver's and front passenger
sides.
The following takes place simultaneously when
locking/unlocking the vehicle via the remote
control:
▷Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
anti-theft protection is switched on and off
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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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Using the door lock
Sets how the vehicle is to be unlocked, refer to
page 32.
In some vehicle equipment versions, only the
driver's door can be unlocked and locked via
the door lock.
WARNING
Unlocking from the inside is only possible
with special knowledge.
If people must spend a longer time in the vehi‐
cle while it is very hot or cold outside, there is
risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not lock the
vehicle from the outside when there are people
in it. ◀
Unlocking the doors and tailgate at
once
To lock all doors, the fuel filler flap, and the tail‐
gate at once:
1.With the doors closed, lock the vehicle us‐
ing the button for the central locking sys‐
tem in the interior, refer to page 34.2.Unlock and open the driver's or front pas‐
senger door, refer to page 35.3.To lock the vehicle:▷Lock the driver's door using the
integrated key in the door lock, or▷Press down the lock button of the front
passenger door and close the door
from the outside.Convenient opening and closing
In vehicles with an alarm system or Comfort Ac‐
cess, the windows and the glass sunroof can be
operated via the door lock.
Opening/closing
Turn the key to the unlock or lock position and
hold it there.
WARNING
With convenient closing, body parts can
be jammed. There is risk of injuries. Make sure
that the area of movement of the doors is clear
during convenient closing. ◀
Manual operation If an electrical malfunction occurs, the driver's
door can be unlocked or locked by turning the
integrated key to the end positions of the door
lock.
Opening and closing:
from the inside
Operation via▷Switch in the center console:▷Button in the driver's or front passenger
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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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To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
Radio ready state and ignition off All indicator and warning lights in the displays
go out.
The ignition switches off automatically when
the driver's door is opened. Pressing the Start/
Stop button again switches the ignition back
on.
For example, the ignition is not switched off in
the following situations:▷Depress the clutch or brake pedal.▷The low beams are switched on.
Starting the engine
General 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 put itself into
motion and 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 slope, turn the
front wheels in the direction of the curb.▷On uphill grades or on a slope, additionally
secure the vehicle, e.g. with a wheel
chock. ◀
CAUTION
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
risk of property damage. Avoid repeated start‐
ing in quick succession. ◀
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary; start driving
right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
Do not depress the accelerator when starting
the engine.
Starting the engine
Manual transmission
Remote control in the ignition lock or with
Comfort Access inside the vehicle, refer to
page 37.
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Depress the clutch pedal.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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R is Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N is NeutralFor example, engage this position in a car
wash. The vehicle can roll.
D Drive Position for normal vehicle operation. All for‐
ward gears are selected automatically.
Under normal operating conditions, fuel con‐
sumption is lowest when you are driving in po‐
sition D.
Kickdown
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving
performance. Press on the accelerator beyond
the resistance point at the full throttle position.
Sport program and manual mode M/SActivating the Sport program
Move the selector lever from position D toward
the left into the M/S shifting slot.
The Sport program is activated and DS is dis‐
played. This position is recommended for a per‐
formance-oriented driving style.
To deactivate the Sport program or manual
mode M/S, move the selector lever to the right
into position D.
Activating the M/S manual mode Move the selector lever from position D towardthe left into the M/S shifting slot.
Push the selector lever forward or backward.
Manual mode becomes active and the gear is
changed.
The tachometer displays the engaged gear,
e. g. M1.▷To shift up: press the selector lever back‐
ward.▷To shift down: press the selector lever for‐
ward.
The vehicle only shifts up or down at suitable
engine and road speeds, e.g., it does not shift
down if the engine speed is too high. The se‐
lected gear is briefly displayed in the instru‐
ment panel, followed by the current gear.
Shifting gears using the shift paddleson the steering wheel
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow
you to shift gears quickly while keeping both hands on the steering wheel.
▷When the shift paddles on the steering
wheel are used to shift gears while in auto‐
matic mode, the transmission switches to
manual mode.▷If the shift paddles are not used to acceler‐
ate or shift gears for a certain amount of
time, the transmission switches back to au‐
tomatic mode.
If the selector lever is in the M/S gear plane,
manual mode remains active.
▷Pull one of the two shift paddles:
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