2018 MINI Convertible Owner's Manual

proximately 20 seconds until the LED on
the interior mirror flashes. This erases all
programming of the buttons on the interior mirror.3.Hold the hand-held transmitter for the sys~
tem to be controlled approx. 1 to 3 in~
ches/2.5 to 8 cm away from the buttons of
the interior mirror. The required distance depends on the hand-held transmitter.4.Simultaneously press and hold the button
of the desired function on the hand-held
transmitter and the button to be program~
med on the interior mirror. The LED on the
interior mirror will begin flashing slowly.5.Release both buttons as soon as the LED
flashes more rapidly. The LED flashing
faster indicates that the button on the inte~
rior mirror has been programmed.
If the LED does not flash faster after at least 60 seconds, change the distance betweenthe interior mirror and the hand-held trans~
mitter and repeat the step. Several more
attempts at different distances may be nec~
essary. Wait at least 15 seconds between
attempts.
Canada: if programming with the hand- held transmitter was interrupted, hold
down the interior mirror button and repeat~
edly press and release the hand-held trans~
mitter button for 2 seconds.6.To program other functions on other but~
tons, repeat steps 3 to 5.
The systems can be controlled using the interior mirror buttons.
Special
feature
of
the
rolling
code
wireless
system
If you are unable to operate the system after repeated programming, please check if the sys~
tem to be controlled features a rolling code
radio system.
Read the system's owner's manual, or press the
programmed button on the interior mirror lon~
ger. If the LED on the interior mirror starts
flashing rapidly and then stays lit constantly for
2 seconds, the system features a rolling code
radio system. Flashing and continuous illumina~
tion of the LED will repeat for approximately
20 seconds.
For systems with a rolling code radio system,
the integrated Universal Remote Control and
the system also have to be synchronized.
Please read the owner's manual to find out
how to synchronize the system.
Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a second
person.
Synchronizing the universal remote control
with the system:1.Park the vehicle within range of the re~
mote-controlled system.2.Program the relevant button on the interior mirror as described.3.Locate and press the synchronizing button
on the system being programmed. You
have approx. 30 seconds for the next step.4.Hold down the programmed button on the interior mirror for approximately 3 secondsand then release it. If necessary, repeat this
step up to three times in order to finish syn~
chronization. Once synchronization is com~
plete, the programmed function will be car~
ried out.
Reprogramming
individual
buttons
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Press and hold the interior mirror button to
be programmed.3.As soon as the interior mirror LED starts
flashing slowly, hold the hand-held trans~
mitter for the system to be controlled ap~
prox. 1 to 3 inches/2.5 to 8 cm away from
the buttons of the interior mirror. The re~ quired distance depends on the hand-held
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4.Likewise, press and hold the button of the
desired function on the hand-held trans~ mitter.5.Release both buttons as soon as the interior
mirror LED flashes more rapidly. The LED
flashing faster indicates that the button on the interior mirror has been programmed.
The system can then be controlled by the
button on the interior mirror.
If the LED does not flash faster after at most 60 seconds, change the distance and re~
peat the programming starting with step 4.
Several more attempts at different distan~
ces may be necessary. Wait at least 15 sec~
onds between attempts.
Canada: if programming with the hand-
held transmitter was interrupted, hold
down the interior mirror button and repeat~
edly press and release the hand-held trans~
mitter button for 2 seconds.
Operation
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operat~
ing remote-controlled systems, such as the ga~
rage door, using the integrated Universal Re~
mote Control. There is a risk of injury or risk of
damage to property. Make sure that the area of
movement of the respective system is clear during programming and operation. Also follow
the safety information of the hand-held trans~
mitter. '

Setting
the
compass
zonesSets the particular compass zones on the vehi~
cle so that the compass operates correctly; re~
fer to World map with compass zones.
World
map
with
magnetic
zones
Procedure1.Press and hold the control button for ap~
prox. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of the set
compass zone appears in the mirror.2.To change the zone setting, press the con~
trol button quickly and repeatedly until the
number of the compass zone that corre~
sponds with your location appears in the
mirror.
The set zone is stored automatically. The com~
pass is ready for use again after approximately 10 seconds.
Calibrating
the
digital
compass The digital compass must be calibrated in theevent of the following:
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the "C" is replaced by the points of thecompass.5.Open convertible top completely.6.Press and hold the control button for ap~
prox. 6 to 7 seconds so that "C" appears on the display. Next, drive in a complete circleat least once at a speed of no more than
4 mph/7 km/h. If calibration is successful,
the "C" is replaced by the points of the compass.
Left/right-hand
steering
The digital compass is already set for right or
left-hand steering at the factory.
Setting
the
language
Press and hold the control button for approx.
12 to 13 seconds. Briefly press the control but~ ton again to switch between English "E" and
German "O".
Settings are stored automatically after approxi~ mately 10 seconds.
Sun
visor Glare
shield To provide protection against glare, fold thesun visor down or pivot it to the side.
Vanity
mirror
A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor be~ hind a cover.
Ashtray/cigarette
lighter
Overview
The ashtray is located in one of the frontal cup holders, the cigarette lighter above it in the
center console.
Ashtray In order to empty the ashtray, remove the ash~
tray from the cup holder.
Cigarette
lighter
Safety
information WARNING
Contact with the hot heating element or
the hot socket of the cigarette lighter can cause burns. Flammable materials can ignite if thecigarette lighter falls down or is held against
the respective objects. There is a risk of fire and
injuries. Take hold of the cigarette lighter by its
handle. Make sure that children do not use the
cigarette lighter and burn themselves. '

OperationPush in the cigarette lighter.
The cigarette lighter can be re~ moved as soon as it pops back
out.
Sockets Concept
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for
electrical equipment while the ignition is
switched on or the engine is running.
General
information
The total load of all sockets must not exceed
140 watts at 12 volts.
Do not damage the socket by using non-com~
patible connectors.
Safety
information WARNING
Devices and cables in the unfolding area
of the airbags, such as portable navigation de~
vices, can hinder the unfolding of the airbag or
be thrown around in the car's interior during
unfolding. There is a risk of injury. Make sure
that devices and cables are not in the airbag's
area of unfolding. '

General
information
The following devices can be connected:'

Storage
compartmentsVehicle
features
and
op

Locking
The glove compartment can be locked with an
integrated key to separately secure the tail~
gate, for instance.
This prevents access to the glove compartment
and to the cargo area.
After the glove compartment is locked, the re~ mote control can be handed over, such as at a
hotel, without the integrated key.
Compartments
in
the
doors
WARNING
Breakable objects, such as glass bottles or
glasses, can break in the event of an accident or a braking or evasive maneuver. Broken glasscan be scattered in the car's interior. There is a
risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Do not use any breakable objects while driving.Only stow breakable objects in closed storage
compartments. '