2016 MINI Hardtop 4 Door airbag off

AdjustingVehicle 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.
Sitting safely The ideal seating position can make a vital con‐
tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
The seating position plays an important role in
an accident in combination with:▷Safety belts, refer to page 38.▷Head restraints, refer to page 40.▷Airbags, refer to page 81.
Seats
Information WARNING
Seat adjustments while driving can lead
to unexpected movements of the seat. Vehicle
control could be lost. There is risk of an acci‐
dent. Only adjust the side on the driver's side
when the vehicle is stationary. ◀
WARNING
With a backrest inclined too far to the
rear, the protective effect of the safety belt
cannot be ensured anymore. There is a danger
of sliding under the safety belt in an accident.
There is risk of injuries or danger to life. Adjust
the seat prior to starting the trip. Adjust the
backrest in an as upright position as possible
and do not adjust again while driving. ◀
WARNING
There is risk of jamming when moving the
seats. There is risk of injuries or risk of property
damage. Make sure that the area of movement
of the seat is clear prior to any adjustment. ◀
Adjusting seats
Overview1Forward/backward2Thigh support3Height4Backrest tiltSeite 36CONTROLSAdjusting36
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risk of injuries. Fold back and lock the backrests
before driving. ◀
Fold down seat back1.Pull lever up to the stop.2.Fold backrest forward.3.Push the seat forward.
Original position The driver's seat features a mechanical mem‐
ory function for forward/back and backrest ad‐
justment.
1.Push the seat back into the original posi‐
tion.2.Fold back the backrest to lock the seat.
If the backrest is folded back when the seat is
not yet in the original position, the seat latches
in the current position. In this case, manually
adjust longitudinal direction, refer to page 37.
Front seat heating
Switching on Press button once for each tempera‐
ture level.
The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
If the journey is continued within approx. 15
minutes, the seat heating is activated automat‐
ically with the temperature selected last.
When Green mode, refer to page 143, is acti‐
vated, the heater output is reduced.
Switch off Press button longer.
The LEDs go out.
Safety belts
Seats with safety belt The vehicle has four or five seating positions,
each of which is equipped with a safety belt.
General information
Always make sure that safety belts are being
worn by all occupants before driving off.
For the occupants' safety the belt locking
mechanism triggers early. Slowly guide the belt
out of the holder when applying it.
If needed, disengage the belt in the rear from
the belt buckle on the side.
Although airbags enhance safety by providing
added protection, they are not a substitute for
safety belts.
The two outer safety belt buckles, integrated
into the rear seat, are for passengers sitting on
the left and right.
The center rear safety belt buckle is solely in‐
tended for the center passenger.Seite 38CONTROLSAdjusting38
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Transporting children safelyVehicle features and op‐
tions
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are notnecessarily 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.
The right place for children
Information
WARNING
Unattended children or animals can move
the vehicle and endanger themselves and traf‐
fic, e.g. with the following actions:▷Pressing the Start/Stop button.▷Releasing the parking brake.▷Opening and closing of doors or windows.▷Shifting the selector lever into neutral.▷Using vehicle equipment.
There is risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Carry remote control along when exiting
and lock the vehicle. ◀
Children should always be in the rear WARNING
Persons shorter than 5 ft, 150 cm cannot
correctly fasten the safety belt without suitable
additional restraint systems. The protective ef‐
fect of the safety belts can be limited or lost
when safety belts are fastened incorrectly. An
incorrectly fastened safety belt can cause addi‐
tional injuries, e.g. in the event of an accident
or during braking and evasive maneuvers.
There is risk of injuries or danger to life. Secure
persons shorter than 5 ft, 150 cm using suitable
restraint systems. ◀
Accident research shows that the safest place
for children is in the back seat.
Only transport children younger than 13 years
of age or shorter than 5 ft, 150 cm in the rear in
child restraint systems provided in accordance
with the age, weight and size of the child.
Children 13 years of age or older must wear a
safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint
system can no longer be used due to their age,
weight and size.
Children on the front passenger seat
Before using a child restraint system on the
front passenger seat, ensure that the front,
knee, and side airbags on the front passenger
side are deactivated. Automatic deactivation of
front-seat passenger airbags, refer to
page 83.
Information WARNING
Active front-seat passenger airbags can
injure a child in a child restraint system when
the airbags are activated. There is risk of inju‐
ries. Make sure that the front-seat passenger
airbags are deactivated and that the PASSEN‐
GER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp lights up. ◀Seite 45Transporting children safelyCONTROLS45
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WARNING
The stability of the child restraint system
is limited or compromised with incorrect seat
adjustment or improper installation of the child
seat. There is risk of injuries or danger to life.
Make sure that the child restraint system fits
securely against the backrest. If possible, adjust
the backrest tilt for all affected backrests and
correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that seats
and backrests are securely engaged. If possible,
adjust the height of the head restraints or re‐
move them. ◀
Installing child re‐ straint systems
InformationPay attention to the specifications of the child
restraint system manufacturer when selecting,
installing, and using child restraint systems.
WARNING
The stability of the child restraint system
is limited or compromised with incorrect seat
adjustment or improper installation of the child
seat. There is risk of injuries or danger to life.
Make sure that the child restraint system fits
securely against the backrest. If possible, adjust
the backrest tilt for all affected backrests and
correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that seats
and backrests are securely engaged. If possible,
adjust the height of the head restraints or re‐
move them. ◀
In order to faciliate the installation of a back-
facing child restraint system in the rear:
Move the front passenger's seat as far up as
possible before folding down the backrest.
On the front passenger seat
Deactivating airbags After installing a child restraint system in the
front passenger seat, make sure that the front,knee and side airbags on the front passenger
side are deactivated.
Deactivate the front-seat passenger airbags au‐
tomatically, refer to page 83.
WARNING
Active front-seat passenger airbags can
injure a child in a child restraint system when
the airbags are activated. There is risk of inju‐
ries. Make sure that the front-seat passenger
airbags are deactivated and that the PASSEN‐
GER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp lights up. ◀
Seat position and height
Before installing a child restraint system, move
the front passenger seat as far back as possible and adjust its height to the highest and thus
best possible position for the belt and to offer
optimal protection in the event of an accident.
If the upper anchorage of the safety belt is lo‐
cated in front of the belt guide of the child seat,
move the passenger seat carefully forward until
the best possible belt guide position is reached.
Child seat security
The rear safety belts and the front passenger
safety belt can be permanently locked to fasten
child restraint systems.
Locking the safety belt
1.Pull out the strap completely.2.Secure the child restraint system with the
belt.Seite 46CONTROLSTransporting children safely46
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SafetyVehicle features and op‐
tions
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are notnecessarily 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.
Airbags
1Front airbag, driver2Front airbag, front passenger3Head airbag4Side airbag5Knee airbagFront airbags
Front airbags help protect the driver and front
passenger by responding to frontal impacts in
which safety belts alone would not provide ad‐
equate restraint.Side airbag
In a lateral impact, the side airbag supports the
side of the body in the chest and lap area.
Head airbag
In a lateral impact, the head airbag supports
the head.Seite 81SafetyCONTROLS81
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Everything from A to ZIndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 97
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 61
ACC, see camera-based cruise control 101
Activated-charcoal filter 120
Active Cruise Control, see camera-based cruise con‐
trol 101
Additives, oil 197
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 36
Adjustments, steering wheel 44
After washing vehicle 221
Airbags 81
Airbags, indicator/warning light 82
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 119
Air circulation, see Recircu‐ lated-air mode 116
Air conditioner 115
Air, dehumidifying, see Cool‐ ing function 116, 118
Air distribution, manual 116, 119
Air flow, air conditioner 116
Air flow, automatic climate control 119
Air pressure, tires 178
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 120
Alarm system 30
Alarm triggering 30
Alarm, unintentional 31
All around the center con‐ sole 16 All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, see Winter tires 187
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 122
Alternative oil types 197
Antifreeze, washer fluid 57
Antilock Brake System, ABS 97
Anti-slip control, see DSC 97
Apple iPod/iPhone 157
Approved axle load 227
Ash tray 125
Assistance when driving off 100
Assist system, see Intelligent Safety 90
AUTO intensity 118
Automatic car wash 220
Automatic climate con‐ trol 117
Automatic Curb Monitor 42
Automatic deactivation, Front- seat passenger airbags 83
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 77
Automatic locking 30
Automatic recirculated-air control 119
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 58
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 118
AUTO program, intensity 118
Auto Start/Stop function 51
AUX-IN port 156
Average fuel consumption 71
Average speed 72
Axle loads, weights 227 B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 37
Balance 150
Band-aids, see First-aid kit 214
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 217
Bass 150
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 212
Battery, vehicle 212
Belts, safety belts 38
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 130
Bluetooth, refer to Hands-free system 164
Bonus range, GREEN mode 144
Bottle holder, see Cu‐ pholder 130
Brake assistant 97
Brake discs, break-in 136
Brake pads, break-in 136
Braking, hints 137
Breakdown assistance 214
Break-in 136
Bug light 204
Bulb replacement 203
Bulb replacement, front 204
Bulb replacement, rear 206
Bulb replacement, side 209
Bulbs and lights 203
Button, Start/Stop 49
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Display, engine tempera‐ture 72
Display lighting, see Instru‐ ment lighting 79
Displays 62
Displays, cleaning 223
Disposal, coolant 199
Disposal, vehicle battery 213
Distance control, see PDC 108
Distance, setting units 72
Door lock, see Remote con‐ trol 22
Drive mode, GREEN mode 143
Drive-off assistant 100
Drive-off assistant, see DSC 97
Driving Dynamics Control 99
Driving instruction, GREEN mode 145
Driving instructions, break- in 136
Driving mode 99
Driving notes, general 136
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 97
Driving tips 136
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 97
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 98
Dynamic Damping Control 99
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 97
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 98
E Electronic displays, instrument cluster 63
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 195
Electronic Stability Program ESP, see DSC 97 Emergency detection, remote
control 23
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 174
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 23
Emergency wheel, compact wheel, refer to Emergency
wheel 210
Energy Control 68
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 51
Engine, automatic switch- off 51
Engine compartment 193
Engine compartment, working in 194
Engine coolant 198
Engine idling when driving, coasting 145
Engine oil 195
Engine oil, adding 196
Engine oil additives 197
Engine oil change 197
Engine oil filler neck 196
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 197
Engine oil types, suitable 197
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 23
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 214
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 50
Engine stop 50
Engine temperature, dis‐ play 72
Entering a car wash 220
Equipment, interior 121
Error displays, see Check Con‐ trol 63
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, see DSC 97
Exchanging wheels/tires 186
Exhaust system 137 Exterior mirror, automatic
dimming feature 43
Exterior mirrors 42
External start 214
External temperature dis‐ play 67
External temperature warn‐ ing 67
Eyes for securing cargo 140
F
Fader 150
Failure message, see Check Control 63
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 31
Fan, refer to Air flow 116
Fan, see Air flow 119
Filler neck for engine oil 196
Fine wood, care 222
First-aid kit 214
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 218
Flat tire, changing wheels 210
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 88
Flat tire, repairing 188
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 84
Flat tire, warning lamp 85, 88
Flooding 137
Floor carpet, care 223
Floor mats, care 223
Fogged up windows 116
Folding back rear seat back‐ rests 127
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 57
Foot brake 137
Formats, setting 72
Front airbags 81
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 91
Front fog lights 79 Seite 244REFERENCEEverything from A to Z244
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Front-seat passenger airbags,automatic deactivation 83
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 83
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 88
Fuel 176
Fuel consumption, see Aver‐ age fuel consumption 71
Fuel filler flap 174
Fuel gauge 67
Fuel lid 174
Fuel quality 176
Fuel recommendation 176
Fuel, tank capacity 230
Fuse 213
G Garage door opener, see Uni‐ versal Integrated Remote
Control 121
Gasoline 176
Gear change, Steptronic trans‐ mission 58
Gear shift indicator 68
General driving notes 136
Glare shield 125
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 33
Glove compartment 129
Gong, volume equaliza‐ tion 150
GREEN mode 143
GREEN mode, bonus range 144
GREEN mode indicator 143
GREEN - program, driving dy‐ namics 99
GREEN tip 145
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 227
Ground clearance 138
H Halogen headlights 204 Handbrake, refer to parking
brake 53
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 122
Hands-free system 164
Hazard warning flashers 214
HD Radio 153
Head airbag 81
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 77
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 77
Headlight flasher 54
Headlight glass 204
Headlights, care 221
Head restraints 36
Head restraints, front 40
Head restraints, rear 41
Heavy cargo, stowing 140
High-beam Assistant 78
High beams 54
High beams/low beams, see High-beam Assistant 78
Hills 138
Hill start assistant, see Drive- off assistant 100
Holder for beverages 130
Homepage 6
Hood 194
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 137
Hydroplaning 137
I
Ice warning, see External tem‐ perature warning 67
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 67
Identification marks, tires 184
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification number 9
Ignition key, see Remote con‐ trol 22
Ignition off 49
Ignition on 49 Illuminated ring, central in‐
strument cluster 73
Indication of a flat tire 85, 88
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 63
Individual air distribu‐ tion 116, 119
Individual settings, see Per‐ sonal Profile 24
Inflation pressure, tires 178
Inflation pressure warning, tires 88
Info display, refer to On-Board computer 71
Information 6
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 85
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 88
Instrument cluster 62
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 63
Instrument lighting 79
Integrated key 22
Intelligent Safety 90
Intensity, AUTO program 118
Interior equipment 121
Interior lights 80
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 24
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 25
Interior motion sensor 31
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 43
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 123
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 43
Internet site 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 68
Interval mode 55 Seite 245Everything from A to ZREFERENCE245
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