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LINK: CONTENT & A-Z OWNER'S MANUAL. MINI COOPER SE. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A02680 - II/20...
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Online Edition for Part no. 01405A02680 - II/20...
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The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest: Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new MINI. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It contains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your MINI.
On the road..........................AT A GLANCE Cockpit............................ Central Information Display (CID)..................36 Voice activation system....................General settings........................Owner's Manual media.......................60 MINI eDRIVE........................62 Safety of the high-voltage system.................. CONTROLS Opening and closing......................Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel................. Transporting children safely.................... Driving..........................100 Displays..........................
Information Using this Owner's Manual Internet Vehicle information and general informa- tion on MINI, e.g., on technology, are availa- Orientation ble on the Internet: www.miniusa.com. The fastest way to find information on a particular topic is by using the index.
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Information NOTES components results in the risk of life-threat- Symbol Meaning ening injury from electric shock. "..." Control Display texts used to select individual functions. ›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with Vehicle features and options the voice activation system.. ››...‹‹ Responses generated by the This Owner's Manual describes all models voice activation system.
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Owner's Manual for The manufacturer of your vehicle recom- the vehicle. mends that you entrust corresponding pro- cedures to a MINI dealer’s service center. If you choose to use another service facility, For Your Own Safety the manufacturer of your vehicle recom-...
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NOTES from another manufacturer can be used phthalates, and lead, which are known to with MINI vehicles without presenting a the State of California to cause cancer and safety hazard, even if a country-specific of- birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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– Status messages for the vehicle and its rious damage to the vehicle. Such damage is individual components, e.g., wheel rota- not covered by the MINI New Vehicle Lim- tional speed, wheel speed, deceleration, ited Warranty. transverse acceleration, engaged safety Refer to chapter engine oil change regard- belt indicator.
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Information NOTES – Responses by the vehicle to special sit- Data entry and data transfer into uations such as airbag deployment or the vehicle engagement of the driving stability con- trol systems. General information – Information on vehicle-damaging Depending on the vehicle equipment, com- events.
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NOTES Information The sound and picture from the mobile de- nection, for instance with the IT systems of vice can be played back and displayed the vehicle manufacturer intended for this through the multimedia system. Certain in- purpose. formation is transferred to the mobile de- Any collection, processing, and use of per- vice at the same time.
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National Highway Traffic Safety they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. Administration NHTSA, in addition to noti- fying MINI of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Vehicle identification number Telephone 1-800-831-1117.
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NOTES Information other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov For Canadian customers Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may call the toll-free hotline 1-800-333-0510. You can also obtain other information about mo- tor vehicle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca/ roadsafety.
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Information NOTES Online Edition for Part no. 01405A02680 - II/20...
QUICK REFERENCE Entering Entering Opening and closing Buttons for the central locking system Buttons on the vehicle key Overview 1 Unlocking Buttons for the central locking system. 2 Locking 3 Unlocking the tailgate Locking 4 Panic mode Pressing the button locks the vehi- cle if the front doors are closed.
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Entering QUICK REFERENCE The vehicle automatically detects the vehi- – Unlock the vehicle and then press the cle key when it is in close proximity or in button on the outside of the tailgate. the car's interior. – Press and hold the button on the vehicle key for approx.
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QUICK REFERENCE Entering Driver's door Buttons on the Controller Button Function Press once: calls up the main menu. Press twice: open recently used menus. Opens the Communication menu. Opens the Media/Radio menu. 1 Power windows 2 Exterior mirrors Opens destination input menu for navigation.
Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE Set-up and use Seats, mirrors, and steering Adjusting the exterior mirrors wheel Manually adjustable seats 1 Adjusting 2 Selecting a mirror, Automatic Curb Mon- itor 3 Folding in and out 1 Forward/backward 2 Thigh support Adjusting the steering wheel 3 Height 4 Backrest tilt...
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QUICK REFERENCE Set-up and use Entering the rear Navigation destination entry Pull lever up to the stop. Entering a destination via address State/province "Navigation" "Enter address" "State/Province?" Select the country from the list. Entering the address Fold backrest forward. The address can be entered in any order. Push the seat forward.
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Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE (CID), the steering wheel buttons and spo- Via the Central Information Display (CID) ken instructions. "Accept" "My MINI" Via the button on the steering wheel "System settings" Press the button. "Mobile devices" Via the instrument cluster "Connect new device"...
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QUICK REFERENCE Set-up and use Switching on Bluetooth and CarPlay Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" "System settings" "Mobile devices" "Settings" Select the following settings: – "Bluetooth®" – "Apple CarPlay" Pairing the iPhone with CarPlay Pair iPhone via Bluetooth with the vehicle.
On the road QUICK REFERENCE On the road Driving Start/Stop button Pressing the Start/Stop button switches standby state on or Drive-ready state off. Drive-ready state is switched General information on when you depress the When drive-ready state is switched on, the brake pedal while pressing the Start/Stop vehicle is operational.
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QUICK REFERENCE On the road Engaging N, D, R Release the parking brake. Depress the accelerator pedal to drive off. Accelerator pedal positions Move the selector lever in the desired direc- tion. Engaging P 1 Deceleration 2 Coasting 3 Acceleration or constant speed: ePO- Engaging the gear –...
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On the road QUICK REFERENCE High beams, headlight flasher, turn Canada: roadside parking light signal, roadside parking light High beams, headlight flasher To illuminate the vehicle on one side. – On: with the standby state switched off, press the lever either up or down past the resistance point for approx.
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QUICK REFERENCE On the road Wiper system Rain sensor Activating/deactivating Switching the wipers on/off and brief wipe Switching on To activate: press the lever up once from its standard position, arrow 1. To deactivate: press the lever back into the Press the lever up until the desired position standard position.
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On the road QUICK REFERENCE Canada: wiper system Rain sensor Activating/deactivating Switching the wipers on/off and brief wipe Switching on Press the button on the wiper lever. Set interval or sensitivity of the rain Tap up the lever or press it past the resist- sensor ance point.
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QUICK REFERENCE On the road Climate control Charging the vehicle Automatic climate control Charging the vehicle Button Function Charging socket flap Temperature. Air conditioning. Maximum cooling. The charging socket flap is located on the AUTO program. right side of the vehicle. Always keep charging socket clean and un- Recirculated-air mode.
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On the road QUICK REFERENCE lock the vehicle. Set the parking brake, if If necessary, clean the area between the needed. charging socket flap and charging socket, for instance from snow, before removing it. Tap on the charging socket flap, arrow. The charging socket flap opens.
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"MINI Connected" "MINI Assist" "MINI Roadside Assistance" The contact to the MINI Roadside Assis- tance is established. A telephone number is displayed, if The tire inflation pressure values can be needed. Select to dial the telephone found on the sign on the door pillar.
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On the road QUICK REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01405A02680 - II/20...
AT A GLANCE Cockpit Cockpit Vehicle features and options in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op- tions or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. This chapter describes all standard, country- When using these functions and systems, specific and optional features offered with the applicable laws and regulations must be the series.
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Cockpit AT A GLANCE Automatic headlight con- Wipers trol Wiper on Canadian mod- Cornering light High-beam Assistant Rain sensor Instrument lighting Rain sensor on Canadian mod- Cleaning windows 5 Steering wheel buttons, left Cruise control on/off Rear window wiper in Cana- dian models Cruise control: to store the Rear window wiper...
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In the vicinity of the center console Hazard warning system Switch drive-ready state on and off Intelligent Safety DSC Dynamic Stability Control MINI Driving Modes 2 Control Display switch 3 Radio/Multimedia 4 Glove compartment 7 Transmission selector lever 5 Climate control...
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Cockpit AT A GLANCE In the vicinity of the roofliner Emergency Request, Ambient light Indicator light, front-seat pas- Panoramic glass sunroof senger airbag Reading lights Interior lights Online Edition for Part no. 01405A02680 - II/20...
AT A GLANCE Central Information Display (CID) Central Information Display (CID) Vehicle features and options Input and display Letters and numbers This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with Depending on the menu, you can switch be- the series.
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Central Information Display (CID) AT A GLANCE Function is activated. Entertainment Function is deactivated. Symbol Meaning Status information Bluetooth audio. USB audio interface. General information Mobile phone audio interface. The status field can be found in the upper area of the Control Display. Status informa- tion is displayed in the form of symbols.
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AT A GLANCE Central Information Display (CID) Selecting the display In the case of very high temperatures on the Control Display, for instance due to in- The display can be selected in menus which tense solar radiation, the brightness may be support the split screen function.
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Central Information Display (CID) AT A GLANCE Operation Buttons on the Controller – Turn to switch between menu items, for Button Function example. Press once: calls up the main menu. Press twice: open recently used menus. Opens the Communication menu. Opens the Media/Radio menu.
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Opens the previous display. Adjusting menu contents The display of menus "Media/Radio", Opens the Options menu. "Communication" and "MINI Connected" can be adjusted, for instance to remove the en- tries of functions that are not used from the menu. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A02680 - II/20...
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Central Information Display (CID) AT A GLANCE Via Central Information Display (CID): Entering letters and numbers Select the menu. Input "Personalize menu" Turn the Controller: select letters or Select desired menu contents to be dis- numbers. played. : confirm entry. Changing between displays Deleting After a menu item is selected, for instance...
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AT A GLANCE Central Information Display (CID) Entering letters and numbers Input Tap the symbol on the touchscreen. A keyboard is displayed on the Control Display. Enter desired letters and numbers. Deleting The main menu is displayed. All Central Information Display (CID) func- Symbol Function tions can be called up via the main menu.
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Central Information Display (CID) AT A GLANCE Storing a function Select the function via the Central Infor- mation Display (CID). Press and hold the desired but- ton, until a signal sounds. Executing a function Press the button. The function will work immediately. This means, for instance that the number is dialed when a phone number is selected.
AT A GLANCE Voice activation system Voice activation system Vehicle features and options activation system. To set the language, refer to page 48. – Always say commands in the language This chapter describes all standard, country- of the voice activation system. specific and optional features offered with the series.
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The following is displayed in the top area of and system announcements can be set. the Control Display: Via the Central Information Display (CID): – Some possible commands for the current menu. "My MINI" – Some possible commands from other "System settings" menus. If necessary, "Language" –...
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Via the Central Information Display (CID): – Major language dialects can cause prob- lems with the voice recognition feature. "My MINI" Speak loud and clear. "System settings" "Language" Using the voice activation sys- "Server speech recognition"...
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– Connected Voice Services purchased via MINI Connected Store. – Same MINI Connected account used in the vehicle and in the MINI Connected app. – Vehicle added in the MINI Connected app. – Amazon account and MINI account con- nected in the MINI Connected app.
Via the Central Information Display (CID): the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available "My MINI" in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op- "System settings" tions or country versions. This also applies "Date and time"...
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Make the settings for the month and If vehicle tracking has been activated, the year. current vehicle position can be displayed in the MINI Connected app. Setting the date format Activating/deactivating Via the Central Information Display (CID): Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI"...
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AT A GLANCE General settings Via the Central Information Display (CID): "Screensaver" Select the desired setting. "My MINI" The setting is stored for the driver profile "System settings" currently used. "Pop-ups" Select the desired setting. Messages The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used.
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Navigation, for instance stored destina- Concept tions. The vehicle offers various functions which – Phone book. require data to be transferred to MINI or a – Office data, for instance voice notes. service provider. The data transfer can be – Login accounts.
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AT A GLANCE General settings Via the Central Information Display (CID): Function Connec- tion type "My MINI" Making calls via the hands- Bluetooth. "System settings" free system. "Data privacy" Using phone functions via "Delete personal data" the Central Information Dis- play (CID).
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Switching on Bluetooth devices when the traffic situation allows. As warranted, stop and use the systems Via the Central Information Display (CID): and devices while the vehicle is stationary. "My MINI" "System settings" Compatible devices "Mobile devices" "Settings" General information "Bluetooth®"...
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All requirements are met and all required steps were completed in the specified order. Via the Central Information Display (CID): Despite that, the mobile device does not "My MINI" function as expected. "System settings" In this case, the following explanations can help: "Mobile devices"...
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General settings AT A GLANCE – Transmission of the phone book entries USB connection is not yet complete. General information – It is possible that only the phone book entries of the mobile phone or the SIM The following mobile devices can be con- card are transmitted.
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– To ensure proper transmission of the – Booking the MINI Connected service: stored data, do not charge a USB storage Apple CarPlay preparation. device via the onboard socket, when it is connected to the USB port.
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If the steps listed have been carried out and Via the Central Information Display (CID): the required function is still not available: contact the hotline, a dealer's service center "My MINI" or another qualified service center or repair "System settings" shop.
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AT A GLANCE General settings Via the Central Information Display (CID): Software update "My MINI" General information "System settings" The vehicle supports a large number of mo- "Mobile devices" bile devices, for example mobile phones and MP3 players. Software updates are available Select device.
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The software may only be restored when the vehicle is stationary. Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" "System settings" "Software update" "Restore software" 5. – "Previous version"...
You can use the following media formats to call up the content in the Owner's Manual: Press the button. – Printed Owner's Manual, refer to "My MINI" page 60. "Owner's Manual" – Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehi- cle, refer to page 60.
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Owner's Manual media AT A GLANCE Opening via Central Information Programmable memory buttons Display (CID) General information Change directly to the Options menu from the function on the Control Display: The Owner's Manual can be stored on the programmable memory buttons and called up directly.
When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed. General information This MINI is an electric vehicle. The vehicle features a high-voltage system that consists of an electric motor and a high-voltage bat- 1 Drive unit tery among other things.
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MINI eDRIVE AT A GLANCE Energy-saving driving and Acoustic pedestrian protection maximizing the range The system generates a continuous driving noise during electric driving at low speeds. Energy-saving driving is the basic prerequi- Coasting site for as large a range as possible. eDRIVE...
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– Prepare for long downtimes, refer to page 266. MINI Connected The MINI Connected app provides mobility- based services and applications. Safety of the high-voltage sys- Follow the information on safety, refer to page 65. Operating noises Operating noises may occur due to the elec- trical system.
Safety of the high-voltage system AT A GLANCE Safety of the high-voltage system Vehicle features and options Contact with water This chapter describes all standard, country- The high-voltage system is typically safe specific and optional features offered with even in the following example situations: the series.
CONTROLS Opening and closing Opening and closing Vehicle features and options Safety information This chapter describes all standard, country- Warning specific and optional features offered with People or animals in the vehicle can lock the series. It also describes features and the doors from the inside and lock them- functions that are not necessarily available selves in.
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75, are applied. – The interior lights, refer to page 139, and the MINI logo projection are switched on, provided that the interior lights were not switched off manually. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A02680 - II/20...
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There is a risk of damage to property. The MINI logo projection is also switched Cover the edges and ensure that pointed objects do not hit the windows. These functions are not available if the inte- rior lights were switched off manually.
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Opening and closing CONTROLS – Press the button on the vehicle Push battery in the direction of the ar- key and hold for at least 3 sec- row using a pointed object and lift it onds. out. – Briefly press the button on the vehicle key three times in succession.
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The options provided by the Remote – The vehicle key is in direct proximity of Services of the MINI Connected app in- the wireless charging tray. clude the ability to lock and unlock a ve- Place the vehicle key in a different loca- hicle.
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Opening and closing CONTROLS Safety information To do this, slide the integrated key into the opening from below and remove the lid. Warning Unlocking from the inside is only possible with special knowledge. Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehicle while being exposed to extreme temperatures are at risk of injury or death.
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CONTROLS Opening and closing Overview General information Comfort Access supports the following functions: – Unlocking and locking the vehicle. – Convenient closing. – Open the tailgate. Functional requirements – To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must be outside of the vehicle near the doors. Buttons for the central locking system.
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Opening and closing CONTROLS Locking To open the tailgate General information If the tailgate is opened via Comfort Access, locked doors are not unlocked. To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehi- cle, do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
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CONTROLS Opening and closing Tailgate Opening General information To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehi- cle, do not place the remote control in the cargo area. Depending on the vehicle equipment and country version, it is possible to specify whether the tailgate can be unlocked with the vehicle key and how the vehicle doors Press button next on tailgate.
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Opening and closing CONTROLS Opening and closing Closing Opening from the outside Recessed grips on the interior trim of the tailgate can be used to conveniently pull down the tailgate. – Without Comfort Access: unlock vehicle. With Comfort Access: unlock the vehi- cle or have the vehicle key with you.
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Rearview camera. A personal name can be assigned to the ac- – Head-up Display. tive driver profile to avoid confusion be- – MINI Driving Modes. tween the driver profiles. – Intelligent Safety. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A02680 - II/20...
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Opening and closing CONTROLS Via the Central Information Display (CID): Select USB storage device as needed. "My MINI" Importing driver profiles "Driver profiles" Profiles stored on a USB storage device can Select driver profile. be imported via the USB port.
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Depending on the vehicle equipment and Unlocking country version, this setting may not be of- fered. Doors Via the Central Information Display (CID): Automatic locking "My MINI" Via the Central Information Display (CID): "Vehicle settings" "My MINI" "Doors/Key" "Vehicle settings" "Driver's door" or "All doors"...
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Via the Central Information Display (CID): – Visual alarm: "My MINI" By flashing of the hazard warning sys- tem and headlights, where required. "Vehicle settings" Do not modify the system to ensure func- "Doors/Key"...
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CONTROLS Opening and closing Opening the tailgate with the alarm Tilt alarm sensor system switched on The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The tailgate can be opened even when the The alarm system responds in situations alarm system is switched on. such as attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehicle is towed.
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Opening and closing CONTROLS – Unlock the vehicle with the integrated Opening key and activate the standby state via emergency detection of the vehicle key, – Press the switch to the resistance refer to page 69. point. – With Comfort Access: if you have the The window opens while the switch is vehicle key with you, unlock the vehicle being held.
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CONTROLS Opening and closing The window opens slightly. heating protection switches the motor off temporarily. Depending on the de- Safety information gree of overheating, it may only be pos- sible to close the window or it may not be possible to operate it at all. Warning In this case: allow the power window Accessories on the windows such as an-...
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Opening and closing CONTROLS Safety information With the glass sunroof completely raised – Slide switch back to the re- Warning sistance point and hold. Body parts can be jammed when operating The glass sunroof is the glass sunroof. There is a risk of injury. opened as long as the Make sure that the area of movement of switch is pressed.
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The system must be initialized in this case. MINI rec- The glass sunroof is closed. ommends having this work performed only by a dealer's service center or another quali- fied service center or repair shop.
Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel Vehicle features and options Warning With a backrest inclined too far to the This chapter describes all standard, country- rear, the efficacy of the safety belt can no specific and optional features offered with longer be ensured.
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CONTROLS Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel Forward/backward Lumbar support The curvature of the seat backrest can be adjusted in a way that it supports the lum- bar region of the spine. The lower back and the spine are supported for upright posture. Pull the lever and slide the seat in the de- sired direction.
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Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS Front seat heating Warning Overview Unexpected movements of the rear seat backrest while driving may occur if the rear seat backrest is unlocked. Vehicle control could be lost. There is a risk of in- jury.
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CONTROLS Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel General information – The safety belts or safety belt buckles are damaged, soiled, or changed in Always make sure that safety belts are be- any other way. ing worn by all occupants before driving off. –...
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Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS Display in the instrument cluster Insert the tongue plate into the safety belt buckle. The safety belt buckle must The indicator light in the instrument cluster engage audibly. illuminates after switching on the drive- ready state.
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CONTROLS Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel Warning Objects on the head restraint reduce the protective effect in the head and neck area. There is a risk of injury. – Do not use seat or head restraint cov- ers. – Do not hang objects, for instance clothes hangers, directly on the head If necessary, fold the rear seat backrest restraint.
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Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS Fold down Warning Body parts can be jammed when moving the head restraint. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement is clear when moving the head restraint. Warning Objects on the head restraint reduce the protective effect in the head and neck –...
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CONTROLS Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel Mirrors Adjusting electrically Press the button. Exterior mirrors The mirror movement follows the button movement. General information The mirror on the front passenger side is Malfunction more curved than the driver's side mirror. In case of an electrical malfunction, adjust the mirror by pressing the edges of the mir- Safety information ror glass.
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Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS Automatic Curb Monitor, exterior Turn knob mirror Concept If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on the front passenger side is tilted down- ward. This improves your view of the curb and other formatting issue - low-lying ob- stacles when parking, for instance.
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CONTROLS Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel Steering wheel Safety information Warning Steering wheel adjustments while driving can lead to unexpected steering wheel movements. Vehicle control could be lost. There is a risk of accident. Adjustng the steering wheel while the vehicle is sta- tionary only.
Transporting children safely CONTROLS Transporting children safely Vehicle features and options Warning A heated vehicle may result in death to This chapter describes all standard, country- persons, especially children, or animals. specific and optional features offered with There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. the series.
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CONTROLS Transporting children safely Safety information Warning The stability of the child restraint system Warning is limited or compromised with incorrect The safety belt cannot be fastened cor- seat adjustment or improper installation of rectly on children shorter than 5 ft, the child seat.
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Transporting children safely CONTROLS Do not use child restraint systems which that the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indica- have been damaged or exposed to an acci- tor light lights up. dent. Before installing a child restraint system in If a child restraint system and its fasten- the front passenger seat, make sure that the ing system has been damaged or exposed front, knee and side airbags on the front...
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CONTROLS Transporting children safely fixing system fits securely against the Allow the belt strap to be pulled in and backrest. pull it tight against the child restraint system. The safety belt is locked. Position Unlocking the safety belt Unbuckle the safety belt buckle. Symbol Meaning Remove the child restraint system.
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Transporting children safely CONTROLS 3 Hook for upper retaining strap Warning 4 Anchor If the rear backrest is not locked, the pro- 5 Seat backrest tective effect of the child restraint system 6 Upper retaining strap is limited or there is none. In certain situa- tions, for instance braking maneuvers or in case of an accident, the rear backrest Attaching the upper retaining strap to...
CONTROLS Driving Driving Vehicle features and options – If the driver's or front passenger door is opened when exiting the vehicle, with drive-ready state switched off manually. This chapter describes all standard, country- – After approx. 8 minutes. specific and optional features offered with –...
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Driving CONTROLS – When locking the vehicle, even if the Safety information low beams are switched on. – When opening or closing the driver NOTICE door, if the driver's safety belt is un- Selector lever position P is automatically buckled and the low beams are switched engaged when drive-ready state is off.
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CONTROLS Driving Display in the instrument cluster Selector lever positions The READY display indicates that the vehicle is ready for driving. Driving off Functional requirements The engaged selector lever position is dis- Driving is possible under the following con- played on the selector lever. ditions: –...
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Driving CONTROLS grades, also Set parking brake, refer to cally returns to the center position when page 107. released. Engaging selector lever positions General information – Interlock: the selector lever position P can be exited only with drive-ready state engaged. –...
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CONTROLS Driving The vehicle can roll. Release Start/Stop button and brake. Maneuver the vehicle from the danger area and secure it against moving on its NOTICE own. Selector lever position P is automatically engaged when standby state is switched Switching off drive-ready state off.
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Driving CONTROLS The degree of the deceleration depends on the energy recovery, refer to page 106, set- Warning ting. When driving in electric mode, pedes- During the deceleration, energy is recov- trians and other traffic might pay less at- ered and the high-voltage battery is tention to the vehicle due to the lack of charged.
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CONTROLS Driving – Decelerating downhill. Proactive driving reduces energy consump- tion and increases the range. – Deceleration before a red light. With vehicle rolling, no energy is recov- Avoid late or abrupt braking. Instead, decel- ered. erate the vehicle using energy recovery. Exemplary traffic situations Set energy recovery If a route can be traveled without antici-...
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Driving CONTROLS switched on if the high-voltage battery is overheated. Warning A Check Control message is displayed. Unattended children or animals in the ve- hicle can cause the vehicle to move and Another message will indicate when drive- endanger themselves and traffic, for in- ready state is available again.
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CONTROLS Driving In some parking situations, the parking Malfunction brake is automatically engaged, when selec- If the parking brake fails or malfunctions, tor lever position P is engaged. In these secure the vehicle against rolling before ex- cases, the parking brake is released auto- iting.
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General information Via the Central Information Display (CID): Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or "My MINI" cause them to become worn more quickly. "Vehicle settings" "Lighting" "Exterior lighting"...
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CONTROLS Driving Safety information When travel is interrupted with the wiper system switched on: when travel continues, the wipers resume at their previous speed. Warning Switching off and brief wipe If the wipers start moving in the folded away state, body parts can be jammed or damage may occur to parts of the vehicle.
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Driving CONTROLS Safety information Setting the frequency or sensitivity of the rain sensor NOTICE If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers can accidentally start moving in vehicle washes. There is a risk of damage to prop- erty. Deactivate the rain sensor in vehicle washes.
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CONTROLS Driving Cleaning the windshield Clean the rear window Turn the outer switch in the desired direc- tion. – In resting position: turn the switch downward, arrow 3. The switch auto- matically returns to its idle position when released. – In intermittent mode: turn the switch further, arrow 2.
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Driving CONTROLS Canada: wiper system Defrost the windshield prior to switching the wipers on. General information Folding away the wipers Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or Switch standby state on and off again. cause them to become worn more quickly.
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CONTROLS Driving – Fast wiper speed: tap up twice or tap Safety information once beyond the resistance point. The lever automatically returns to its initial NOTICE position when released. If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers can accidentally start moving in vehicle Switching off and brief wipe washes.
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Driving CONTROLS Setting the frequency or sensitivity of Cleaning the windshield the rain sensor Pull the lever. Turn the thumbwheel. The system sprays washer fluid on the windshield and activates the wipers briefly. With deactivated rain sensor: set the inter- val.
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CONTROLS Driving Clean the rear window Defrost the windshield prior to switching the wipers on. Turn the outer switch in the desired direc- tion. – In resting position: turn the switch Folding away the wipers downward, arrow 3. The switch auto- Switch the ignition on and off again.
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Driving CONTROLS Washer fluid NOTICE Mixing different windshield washer con- General information centrates or antifreeze can damage the All washer nozzles are supplied from one washing system. There is a risk of damage reservoir. to property. Do not mix different wind- Use a mixture of tap water and windshield shield washer concentrates or antifreeze.
CONTROLS Displays Displays Vehicle features and options in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op- tions or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. This chapter describes all standard, country- When using these functions and systems, specific and optional features offered with the applicable laws and regulations must be the series.
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Displays CONTROLS Electronic displays 1 Selector lever position Range 2 Time 5 Messages, for instance Check Control MINI Driving Modes switch sta- Selection lists Navigation instructions 3 Driver assistance systems 6 Total miles/trip odometer 4 External temperature Onboard Computer Charging screen...
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CONTROLS Displays Displays of the eDRIVE sys- The efficient range for electric driving ePO- WER and energy recovery CHARGE is shown in yellow. Displays in the instrument cluster General information Depending on the available power, the effi- Concept cient range for electric driving ePOWER is adjusted automatically.
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Drive-ready state: READY Without split screen: show auxiliary user Via the Central Information Display (CID): The READY display indicates that the vehicle is ready for "My MINI" driving. Drive-ready state in "Technology in action" detail, refer to page 101. "Comfort information"...
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CONTROLS Displays Make sure that the safety belts are posi- The Brake Assistant function may tioned correctly. not activate. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the longer braking distance into account. Airbag system Have the system immediately checked by a Airbag system and belt tensioner dealer's service center or another qualified may not be working.
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Displays CONTROLS Follow the information in the Check Control Turn signal, refer to page 109. message. The indicator light flashes and is then illu- Parking lights, headlight minated continuously: flat tires or tire pres- Parking lights or headlights are sure losses cannot be detected. switched on.
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Via the Central Information Display (CID): Temporary display Some Check Control messages are hidden "My MINI" automatically after approx. 20 seconds. The "Vehicle status" Check Control messages are stored and can "Check Control"...
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– Driving style. tions at low temperatures. – Traffic conditions. – Program changes via the MINI Driving Display Modes switch. The external temperature is – Climate and terrain conditions. displayed in the instrument –...
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Control Dis- Heavily discharged high-voltage play. battery Via the Central Information Display (CID): The high-voltage battery is "My MINI" heavily discharged. Its power output will be reduced. Heat- "Vehicle status" ing and climate control func- "Service required"...
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CONTROLS Via the Central Information Display (CID): from the rain sensor, and will be displayed depending on the situation. "My MINI" With the navigation system, the system "Vehicle status" takes into account the information stored in the navigation data and also displays speed "Service required"...
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CONTROLS Displays Speed Limit Info – When traffic signs that are valid for a parallel road are detected. The last speed limit detected. – During calibration of the camera imme- diately after vehicle delivery. Selection lists With navigation system: Speed Limit Info is not availa- General information ble.
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Computer can be accessed in the in- The Onboard Computer displays different strument cluster. vehicle data in the instrument cluster, such Via the Central Information Display (CID): as average values. "My MINI" Calling up information "System settings" "Displays" "Instrument panel" Select the desired setting.
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Calling up the Onboard Computer or trip computer Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" "Driving information" "Onboard info" or "Trip computer" Press and hold the button on the turn signal lever.
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Adjusting Functions that are only displayed tempora- Via the Central Information Display (CID): rily, for instance the volume or temperature "My MINI" settings, can be set as event displays. "Vehicle settings" Several vehicle assistance functions can also be displayed on the LED ring. This dis- "Speed warning"...
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Head-up Display is retracted again. General information Via the Central Information Display (CID): Follow the instructions for cleaning the "My MINI" Head-up Display. For additional informa- tion, see the chapter on care. "System settings" "Displays"...
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Displays CONTROLS Some of this information is only displayed Adjusting the height briefly as needed. Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" Selecting displays in the Head-up Display "System settings" Via the Central Information Display (CID): "Displays" "My MINI"...
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Vehicle status General information The status can be displayed and actions per- formed for several systems. Opening the vehicle status Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" "Vehicle status" Information at a glance Symbols Description "Flat Tire Monitor": status of the run-flat tires, refer to page 150.
Lights CONTROLS Lights Vehicle features and options Symbol Function Parking lights. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and Low beams. functions that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op- tions or country versions.
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With radio-ready state switched off, press Via the Central Information Display (CID): the lever either up or down past the resist- ance point for approx. 2 seconds. "My MINI" "Vehicle settings" Switching off "Lighting" Briefly press the lever to the resistance "Exterior lighting"...
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Concept Via the Central Information Display (CID): The high-beam Assistant detects other traf- "My MINI" fic participants early on and automatically switches the high beams on or off depend- "Vehicle settings" ing on the traffic situation.
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CONTROLS Lights The high beams can be switched on and off – When detecting poorly-lit road users manually at any time. such as pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders and wagons; when driving close Activating/deactivating to train or ship traffic; or at animal crossings.
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Activating/deactivating The thumbwheel for the instrument lighting controls brightness of some of these fea- Via the Central Information Display (CID): tures. "My MINI" Overview "Vehicle settings" "Lighting" "Interior lighting" "Ambient lighting" Select the desired setting.
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Depending on the equipment, the bright- ness of the ambient light can be adjusted via the thumbwheel for the instrument lighting or on the Control Display. Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" "Vehicle settings" "Lighting" "Interior lighting" "Brightness"...
Safety CONTROLS Safety Vehicle features and options in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op- tions or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. This chapter describes all standard, country- When using these functions and systems, specific and optional features offered with the applicable laws and regulations must be the series.
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CONTROLS Safety Head airbag feet and legs in the floor area and does not support them on the dashboard. In the event of a side impact, the head air- – Make sure that occupants keep their bag protects the head. heads away from the side airbag.
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Safety CONTROLS tact MINI Customer Relations for further in- Automatic deactivation of the formation. front-seat passenger airbags Warnings and information on the airbags are also found on the sun visors. Concept The system reads if the front passenger seat Functional readiness of the airbag...
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CONTROLS Safety To enable correct recognition of the occu- Detected child restraint systems pied seat cushion. The system generally detects children – Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats seated in a child restraint system, particu- or other items to the front passenger larly in child restraint systems required by seat unless they are specifically deter- NHTSA at the point in time when the vehi-...
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If the message does not disappear after a re- tem is active. peat calibration, have the system checked Via the Central Information Display (CID): as soon as possible. "My MINI" "Vehicle status" Tire Pressure Monitor TPM "Tire Pressure Monitor" The current status is displayed.
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Resetting the system with normal tires. Follow the information on run-flat tires and continued driving Via the Central Information Display (CID): with these tires. "My MINI" "Vehicle status" If a tire inflation pressure check is "Tire Pressure Monitor" required Switch on drive-ready state and do not Message drive off.
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Safety CONTROLS Measure Symbol Possible cause Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. There is a tire inflation pressure Avoid sudden braking and steering ma- loss. neuvers. No reset was performed for the Check whether the vehicle is fitted with system. The system issues a normal tires or run-flat tires.
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CONTROLS Safety Run-flat tires the distance for which it may be safe to drive may be up to 50 miles/80 km. Safety information Vehicle handling with damaged tires Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will Warning handle differently, potentially leading to The vehicle handles differently when a conditions such as the following: run-flat tire has insufficient or no tire...
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Safety CONTROLS Failure performing a reset with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure The system does not function properly if a telltale when one or more of your tires is reset has not been carried out, for instance significantly under-inflated.
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The difference will be detected and reported Via the Central Information Display (CID): as a flat tire. The system does not measure the actual in- "My MINI" flation pressure in the tires. "Vehicle status" Functional requirements "Flat Tire Monitor"...
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Safety CONTROLS on run-flat tires and continued driving If identification of flat tire damage is with these tires. not possible, please contact a dealer’s service center or another qualified serv- ice center or repair shop. Indication of a flat tire Repair the flat tire, e.g., with a flat tire kit or by changing the wheel.
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CONTROLS Safety Possible driving range with a – Sudden serious tire damage caused by depressurized tire external circumstances cannot be recog- nized in advance. The distance for which it may be possible to drive safely varies depending on how the –...
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Safety CONTROLS Press button briefly: Warning – The menu for the Intelligent Safety system is displayed. The Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a systems are individually substitute for the driver’s personal judg- switched off according to their ment. Due to its limits, the system may not respective settings.
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CONTROLS Safety With the vehicle approaching another vehi- cle intentionally, the approach control warn- Warning ing and braking are delayed in order to Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a avoid false system reactions. substitute for the driver’s personal judg- ment.
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– The LED goes out. Setting the warning time The warning time can be set via the Central Information Display (CID). "My MINI" "Vehicle settings" "Intelligent Safety" "Warning time" The camera is installed near the interior Select the desired setting.
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CONTROLS Safety Acute warning with braking function information in this Owner’s Manual re- garding the scope of the system’s opera- An acute warning is displayed when there tion and limitations. is an imminent danger of collision due to the vehicle approaching another object at a high speed.
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Safety CONTROLS premature or unjustified warnings and reac- A collision is imminent if pedestrians are lo- tions. cated within the central area. A warning is issued about pedestrians who are located within the extended area only if they are Daytime pedestrian collision moving in the direction of the central area.
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CONTROLS Safety Overview switched off according to their respective settings. Button in the vehicle – LED lights up orange or goes out respec- tive to their individual settings. Adjust the settings as needed. The individ- ual settings are stored for the driver profile currently in use.
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Safety CONTROLS The braking intervention can be interrupted Functional limitations by stepping on the accelerator pedal or by The system may not be fully functional or actively moving the steering wheel. may not be available in the following situa- The system’s ability to detect objects may tions: be limited in some circumstances.
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CONTROLS Safety driver is rested and alert. Adjust driving – With a sporty driving style, such as dur- style to traffic conditions. ing rapid acceleration or when corner- ing fast. – In active driving situations, such as Function when changing lanes frequently. The system is switched on each time the en- –...
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Safety CONTROLS Interrupting automatic braking It can be necessary to interrupt automatic braking in certain situations, for instance for an evasive maneuver. Interrupt automatic braking: – By pressing the brake pedal. – By pressing the accelerator pedal. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A02680 - II/20...
CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and options Energy recovery General information This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with In the event of danger, such as with locked the series. It also describes features and wheels, energy recovery is reduced in order functions that are not necessarily available to prevent unstable driving situations.
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Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Safety information Deactivating DSC Press and hold this button but not longer than approx. 10 seconds, un- Warning til the indicator light for DSC OFF The system cannot serve as a substitute lights up in the instrument cluster and dis- for the driver’s personal judgment in as- plays DSC OFF.
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Driving stability is lim- ited during acceleration and when driving Concept in curves. The MINI Driving Modes switch helps to Drive carefully. fine-tune the vehicle's settings and features. You may find it useful to briefly activate Choose between four different programs.
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This system supports driving off on uphill Activating GREEN+ grades. The parking brake is not required. Press the MINI Driving Modes switch up- ward or downward until GREEN+ is dis- Driving off with the drive-off played in the instrument cluster.
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CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Furthermore, the steering force adapts ac- cording to the driving program, so that a firm, sporty feel or a comfortable steering response is conveyed. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A02680 - II/20...
Driving comfort CONTROLS Driving comfort Vehicle features and options style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively intervene where ap- propriate. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and Warning functions that are not necessarily available The use of the system can lead to an in-...
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CONTROLS Driving comfort Switching on/off and interrupting Setting the speed cruise control Maintaining/storing the speed Switching on Press button in the interrupted state. Press the button on the steering When the system is switched on, the cur- wheel. rent speed is maintained and stored as the Display in the instrument desired speed.
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Driving comfort CONTROLS Continuing cruise control System limits General information Engine power An interrupted cruise control can be contin- The desired speed is also maintained down- ued by calling up the stored speed. hill, but may not be maintained on uphill grades if engine power is insufficient.
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With front PDC: automatic activation on ob- Overview stacle detection can be switched off. Via the Central Information Display (CID): With front PDC: button in vehicle "My MINI" "Vehicle settings" "Parking" "Automatic PDC activation": depending on the vehicle equipment. "Automatic PDC activation"...
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The ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to Limits of ultrasonic measurement the entertainment volume can be adjusted. The detection of objects with ultrasonic "My MINI" measurements can run into physical limits, "System settings" for instance under the following conditions: "Tone"...
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CONTROLS Driving comfort – With tow bars and trailer couplings of With front PDC: to reduce false alarms, other vehicles. switch off automatic PDC activation on ob- stacle detection, for instance in vehicle – With thin or wedge-shaped objects. washes; see Switching on/off. –...
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Driving comfort CONTROLS Overview Switch the system back on, if needed. Depending on the vehicle equipment: Depending on the vehicle equipment: switching on/off manually button in the vehicle Press the park assistance button. – On: the LED lights up. – Off: the LED goes out.
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CONTROLS Driving comfort Obstacles are marked, depending on the Obstacle marking vehicle equipment. Pathway lines Depending on the vehicle equipment, obsta- cle markings can be faded into the image of the rearview camera. Pathway lines can be superimposed on the The colored thresholds of the obstacle mark- image of the rearview camera.
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Driving comfort CONTROLS fore, do not estimate the distance from the Turn the steering wheel to the point objects on the display. where the pathway line covers the cor- responding turning radius line. Parking assistant Concept Display settings Brightness With the rearview camera switched on: This system assists the driver in parking parallel to the road.
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– Gaps behind an object that has a min. length of 5 ft/1.5 m. – Gap between two objects with a mini- mum length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m. Park assistance button – Min. length of gap between two objects: your vehicle's length plus approx.
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Driving comfort CONTROLS – The parking brake is released. Parking space search and system status – When parking in parking spaces on the driver's side, the corresponding turn sig- nal must be switched on. Switching on and activating Switching on with the button Press the park assistance button.
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CONTROLS Driving comfort and at a distance of maximum Resuming 5 ft/1.5 m. An interrupted parking procedure can be The status of the parking space search continued, if needed. and possible parking spaces are dis- Reactivate the parking assistant, refer to played on the display, refer to page 177.
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Driving comfort CONTROLS – With a mounted emergency wheel. Tire size – With ditches or edges, for instance an The parking position may vary depending edge of a port. on the tire size. Limits of ultrasonic measurement Malfunction The detection of objects with ultrasonic A Check Control message is displayed.
CONTROLS Climate control Climate control Vehicle features and options – Emission tested passenger compart- ment. – Microfilter. This chapter describes all standard, country- – Air conditioning system to control the specific and optional features offered with temperature, air flow and recirculated- the series.
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Climate control CONTROLS Automatic climate control 1 Temperature, left 9 Maximum cooling 2 Display 10 Air conditioning 3 Air flow, AUTO intensity 11 Recirculated-air mode 4 AUTO program 12 Rear window defroster 5 Air distribution, manual 13 To defrost windows and remove conden- sation 6 Display 14 Seat heating, left...
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CONTROLS Climate control necessary by using the maximum cooling or Maximum cooling heating power, and then keeps it constant. Concept Adjusting The system is set to the lowest temperature, maximum air flow and recirculated-air Turn the wheel to set the de- mode.
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Climate control CONTROLS Point the side vents toward the side win- With constant recirculated-air mode, the air dows. quality in the car's interior deteriorates and window fogging increases. The following features are switched on au- tomatically with the AUTO program: If the windows fog over, switch off recircu- lated-air mode and increase the air flow, if –...
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CONTROLS Climate control Ventilation – Floor area. – Windows and floor area. – Windows. Setting – Windows and upper body region. The air flow directions can be individually adjusted: – Upper body region. – Direct ventilation: To defrost windows and remove The air flow is directly pointed onto the condensation person.
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The system can be switched on or off via capacity will be required while driving. This the Central Information Display (CID). optimizes the range. "My MINI" Functional requirements "Vehicle settings" – Drive-ready state deactivated.
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CONTROLS Climate control Setting the departure time Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" "Vehicle settings" If necessary, "Climate functions" "Activate comfort climate" "Plan comfort climate" Set the desired departure time, refer to page 225. Activating the departure time...
Interior equipment CONTROLS Interior equipment Vehicle features and options Safety information This chapter describes all standard, country- Warning specific and optional features offered with The operation of remote-controlled sys- the series. It also describes features and tems with the integrated universal remote functions that are not necessarily available control, such as the garage door, may re- in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op-...
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CONTROLS Interior equipment Overview down the interior mirror button and re- peatedly press and release the hand-held transmitter button for 2 seconds. 6. – The LED lights up green: program- ming completed. Release the button. – The LED flashes fast: programming is not complete.
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Interior equipment CONTROLS Synchronizing the universal remote control – The LED flashes fast: the hand-held with the system: transmitter was detected but pro- gramming is not complete. Park the vehicle within range of the re- Press the button on the interior mir- mote-controlled system.
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CONTROLS Interior equipment Deleting stored functions Mirror display All stored functions will be deleted. The The compass shows the current driving di- functions cannot be deleted individually. rection. Press and hold the two outer buttons on the Operating concept interior mirror simultaneously for approxi- mately 10 seconds until the LED on the in- Various functions can be called up by press- terior mirror flashes green rapidly.
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Interior equipment CONTROLS World map with magnetic zones Procedure Procedure Press and hold the control button for ap- Make sure that there are no large metal- prox. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of the lic objects or overhead power lines near set compass zone appears in the mirror.
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Customized decorative trim panels for the dren do not use the cigarette lighter. dashboard on the front passenger side are available as original MINI accessories de- pending on the equipment specification. Follow the assembly instructions. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A02680 - II/20...
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Interior equipment CONTROLS NOTICE NOTICE If metal objects fall into the socket, they Battery chargers for the vehicle battery can cause a short circuit. There is a risk of can work with high voltages and currents, damage to property. Replace the cigarette which means that the 12 volt on-board lighter or socket cover again after using network can be overloaded or damaged.
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Type C are located in the front of the center console. NOTE Properties of upper USB port: This device has been tested for human ex- posure limits and found compliant at a mini- – USB port Type A. mum distance of 4 in/10 cm during opera- –...
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Interior equipment CONTROLS Therefore, a distance of 4 in/10 cm must be Functional requirements maintained in every direction when operat- – Ignition or standby state is switched on. ing the device. – The mobile phone must compatibly sup- port the required Qi standard. Compati- ble mobile phones, refer to page 53.
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CONTROLS Interior equipment LED displays Insert the mobile phone with the display facing upward in the direction of the front holder, arrow 1. Color Meaning Blue The mobile phone is charging. Depending on the model, the blue LED is no longer illuminated once the inserted mobile phone with Qi capability is fully charged.
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MINI dealer. You must not remove the booster from the car nor use it with any other than the prein- stalled coupling device or antenna.
CONTROLS Storage compartments Storage compartments Vehicle features and options – Glove compartment on the front passen- ger side. – Compartments in the doors. This chapter describes all standard, country- – Storage compartment in the center arm- specific and optional features offered with rest.
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Storage compartments CONTROLS Center armrest Opening General information The center armrest contains a storage com- partment. Opening Pull the handle. The light in the glove compartment switches on. Closing Fold up the cover. Press button, arrow 1, and open center arm- rest upward, arrow 2.
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CONTROLS Storage compartments Cup holders Rear Safety information Warning Unsuitable containers in the cup holders may damage the cup holders or be thrown about the car’s interior in the event of an accident, an evasive maneuver, or forceful braking. Spilled liquids can distract from In front of the back seats and in the side the traffic conditions and lead to an acci- armrests.
Cargo area CONTROLS Cargo area Vehicle features and options loose objects or devices with a cable con- nection to the vehicle in the car's interior. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with Warning the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available Improperly stowed objects can shift and be thrown into the car's interior, for in-...
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CONTROLS Cargo area luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1,400 - – Do not stack cargo above the top edge of 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs) the backrests. – Small and light cargo: secure with Determine the combined weight of lug- ratchet straps or draw straps.
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Cargo area CONTROLS Storage space under cargo Safety information floor panel Warning Loose objects or devices with a cable con- nection to the vehicle, for instance mobile phones, can be thrown about the car's in- terior while driving, for instance in the event of an accident, braking or evasive maneuver.
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CONTROLS Cargo area Safety information Folding down the rear seat backrest from the rear Before the rear seat backrest is folded Warning down, hook the corresponding safety Danger of jamming with folding down the belt into the belt buckle on the side. backrests.
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Cargo area CONTROLS caught behind the backrest or in between Lower position the backrest and the rear seats. The red marking on the lever disappears completely. Variable cargo area floor Concept With the variable cargo area floor, the cargo – Larger objects can be transported.
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CONTROLS Cargo area Fold up the cargo floor panel Fold up the cargo floor panel in the lower position and push it behind the locks, arrow. You've reached the maximum cargo height. Upper position – With the backrests folded down, a long, flat loading surface is produced.
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Cargo area CONTROLS Online Edition for Part no. 01405A02680 - II/20...
DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and options new; they achieve their full traction poten- tial after a break-in time. Drive conservatively for the first This chapter describes all standard, country- 200 miles/300 km. specific and optional features offered with the series.
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Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS – Greatly increase the air flow from the ing your ability to steer and brake the vehi- vents. cle. – Drive moderately. Driving through water Ice on window glass General information When driving through water, follow the fol- NOTICE lowing: The window will be lowered slightly when...
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DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Objects in the area around the pedals Safety information Warning Warning Light but consistent brake pressure can Objects in the driver's floor area can limit lead to high temperatures, brakes wearing the pedal distance or block a depressed out and possibly even brake failure.
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Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS Ground clearance – Always place the heaviest pieces on the bottom. – Secure the roof luggage firmly, for in- NOTICE stance using ratchet straps. If the ground clearance is insufficient, e.g., – Do not let objects project into the open- curbs or underground garage entrances, ing path of the tailgate.
DRIVING TIPS Increasing range Increasing range Vehicle features and options Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aerodynamics and increase the energy con- sumption. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and Close the windows and glass functions that are not necessarily available sunroof...
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MINI recommends that mainte- Avoid unnecessary acceleration and brak- nance work be performed by a MINI service ing. center. By maintaining a suitable distance to the Also note the MINI maintenance systems, vehicle driving ahead of you.
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Use deceleration by coasting as often as are displayed to assist with an efficient possible for energy recovery. driving style. General information Discharge of the high-voltage The system includes the following MINI- battery MALISM functions and MINIMALISM dis- plays: General information –...
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Select the desired setting. Shows potential savings with the current Via the Central Information Display settings in percentages. (CID) Display in the instrument cluster "My MINI" "Vehicle settings" GREEN tip, driving instruction "Configure GREEN" General information Select the desired setting.
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Via the Central Information Display (CID): Depending on the equipment, the fish is "My MINI" shown with efficient and inefficient driving "Technology in action" style or only with inefficient driving style.
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Increasing range DRIVING TIPS Online Edition for Part no. 01405A02680 - II/20...
MOBILITY Charging the vehicle Charging the vehicle Vehicle features and options – Level 2 charging via a Level 2 charging station. – Charging via a DC charging station. This chapter describes all standard, country- Level 1 charging is possible via a household specific and optional features offered with socket with a voltage of 120 volts.
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Charging the vehicle MOBILITY Overview Imprint on the charging cable Charge current setting "Max." "Reduced" "Low" 10 A 10 A 7.5 A 12 A 12 A 15 A 15 A 11.25 A 7.5 A Depending on the charge current setting, –...
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MOBILITY Charging the vehicle Different charging cables can be required When a Level 1 charging cable is used, the depending on the country. efficiency values may differ from those stated on the energy label. Safety information Level 2 charging cable The Level 2 charging cable makes it possi- Warning ble to quickly recharge at sockets of desig-...
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Charging the vehicle MOBILITY Storage lock the vehicle. Set the parking brake, if needed. Tap on the charging socket flap, arrow. The charging socket flap opens. The Level 1 charging cable is located in a bag in the cargo area. Store charging cable again in the bag after Remove the charging socket lid, arrow.
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– When a charging station is defective. Charging process is interrupted. Unlocking Via the Central Information Display (CID): "My MINI" "Plan charging/climate control" "Settings charging current" "Unlock charging cable" Charging process Remove the charging cable from the charging socket, arrow 2.
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Charging the vehicle MOBILITY Safety information Charging status display Indicator light at the charging socket Warning Improper use of the power mains connec- tion can lead to damage, for instance cable fire. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.
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Via the Central Information Display (CID): shown in the instrument cluster or on the Control Display. "My MINI" "Plan charging/climate control" Planning the charging process "Set low cost time slot" Set rate begin.
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Charging the vehicle MOBILITY For removing the charging cable, refer to Display Meaning page 221. Ring orange: the charging proc- ess is being prepared. Continuing the charging process Ring yellow animated: the If the charging process is interrupted, for charging process is active or it instance through a temporary power failure, will start at the set time.
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– Planned climate control at the set depar- Via the Central Information Display (CID): ture time, refer to page 185. "My MINI" If a Mode 2 charging cable is used, the high-voltage battery may not be fully "Plan charging/climate control"...
Wheels and tires MOBILITY Wheels and tires Vehicle features and options Tire inflation pressure specifications This chapter describes all standard, country- In the tire inflation pressure table specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and The tire inflation pressure table, refer to functions that are not necessarily available page 228, contains all tire inflation pres-...
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Wheels and tires – If the vehicle has not moved again for at Tire pressure values least 2 hours after a trip. COOPER SE Determine the intended tire inflation pressure levels for the mounted tires. Tire size Pressure specifications Check the tire inflation pressure in all...
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY Maximum tire load Manufacture date You can find the manufacture date of the Maximum tire load is the maximum permis- tire on the tire's sidewall. sible weight for which the tire is approved. Locate the maximum tire load on the tire Designation Manufacture date sidewall and the Gross Axle Weight Rating...
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MOBILITY Wheels and tires controlled conditions on specified govern- ment test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. Winter and all-season tires with better cold A tire marked C may have poor traction per- weather performance than summer tires. formance. The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction Tire tread tests, and does not include acceleration,...
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Damage can be caused by the following sit- or another qualified service center or repair uations, for instance: shop. – Driving over curbs. – Road damage. Light-alloy rim MINI Electric Corona Spoke 2 Tone – Tire inflation pressure too low. – Vehicle overloading. – Incorrect tire storage.
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MOBILITY Wheels and tires other qualified service center or repair combination remounted on the vehicle as shop. soon as possible. Have wheel balancing executed exclusively by a dealer’s service center or another Recommended tire brands qualified service center or repair shop. Wheel and tire combination General information You can ask the dealer's service center or...
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY Winter tires Storage Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry and Winter tires are recommended for operat- dark place. ing on winter roads. Always protect tires against all contact with Although so-called all-season M+S tires pro- oil, grease, and solvents.
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MOBILITY Wheels and tires Label General information – Follow the instructions on using the Mobility System found on the compres- sor and sealant container. – Use of the Mobility System may be inef- fective if the tire puncture measures ap- prox.
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY Observe use-by date on the sealant con- Filling the tire with sealant tainer. Safety information Compressor NOTICE The compressor can overheat during ex- tended operation. There is a risk of dam- age to property. Do not run the compres- sor for more than 10 minutes.
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MOBILITY Wheels and tires Slide the sealant container into the With standby state or drive-ready state holder on the compressor housing, en- switched on, switch on the compressor. suring that it engages audibly. Let the compressor run for max. 10 minutes to fill the tire with sealant and achieve a Screw the filling hose of the sealant con- tire inflation pressure of approx.
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY Minimum tire inflation pressure is not Pull the connector out of the power socket inside the vehicle. reached Stow the Mobility System in the vehicle. Pull the connector out of the power socket inside the vehicle. Minimum tire inflation pressure is Drive 33 ft/10 m forward and back to reached...
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MOBILITY Wheels and tires of snow chains on these wheels and tires is Insert the connector into the power not permitted. socket inside the vehicle. Safety information Warning With the mounting of snow chains on un- suitable tires, the snow chains can come into contact with vehicle parts.
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY DANGER Warning Supports such as wooden blocks under the When the vehicle jack is not inserted into vehicle jack reduce the capacity of the ve- the jacking point provided for this pur- hicle jack to bear weight. They have the pose, the vehicle may be damaged or the potential to exert too much strain on the vehicle jack may slip when it is being...
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MOBILITY Wheels and tires On a level surface side the immediate area in a safe place, such as behind a guardrail. – Depending on the vehicle equipment, get wheel change tools and, if necessary, the emergency wheel from the vehicle. –...
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY Jacking up the vehicle Extend the vehicle jack by turning the vehicle jack crank or lever clockwise. Warning Hands and fingers can be jammed when using the vehicle jack. There is a risk of injury. Comply with the described hand position and do not change this position while using the vehicle jack.
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MOBILITY Wheels and tires ground and the relevant wheel is maxi- other qualified service center or repair mum 1.2 inches/3 cm above ground. shop. Mounting a wheel Mount one emergency wheel only, as re- quired. Unscrew the lug bolts. Remove the wheel. Put the new wheel or emergency wheel on and screw in at least two lug bolts in a crosswise pattern until hand-tight.
Engine compartment MOBILITY Engine compartment Vehicle features and options in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op- tions or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. This chapter describes all standard, country- When using these functions and systems, specific and optional features offered with the applicable laws and regulations must be the series.
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MOBILITY Engine compartment Hood Warning Body parts can be jammed when opening Safety information and closing the hood. There is a risk of in- jury. Make sure that the area of movement Warning of the hood is clear during opening and closing.
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Engine compartment MOBILITY Indicator/warning lights When the hood is opened, a Check Control message is displayed. Closing the hood Energetically close the hood from approx. 20 in/50 cm. The hood must engage on both sides. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A02680 - II/20...
MOBILITY Coolant Coolant Vehicle features and options Warning Additives are harmful and incorrect addi- This chapter describes all standard, country- tives can damage the drive system. There specific and optional features offered with is a risk of injury and risk of damage to the series.
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Coolant MOBILITY excess pressure to dissipate, then open Open the coolant reservoir lid. The coolant level is correct if it lies be- tween the minimum and maximum marks in the filler neck. Close the lid. When the coolant level is low, check the cooling system and add coolant.
Concept observed. Sensors and special algorithms take into ac- count the driving conditions of the vehicle. MINI maintenance system CBS uses these to calculate the need for maintenance. The system makes it possible to adapt the The maintenance system provides service...
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Maintenance MOBILITY Have a dealer's service center or another Safety information qualified service center or repair shop up- date the time-dependent maintenance pro- NOTICE cedures, such as checking brake fluid and changing the microfilter/activated-charcoal The socket for Onboard Diagnosis is an in- filter.
MOBILITY Replacing components Replacing components Vehicle features and options Wiper blades Safety information This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and NOTICE functions that are not necessarily available The window may sustain damage if the in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op- tions or country versions.
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Replacing components MOBILITY Light and bulb replacement Pull the wiper blade down out of the holder on the wiper arm, arrow 1. General information Lights and bulbs Lights and bulbs make an essential contri- bution to vehicle safety. The manufacturer of the vehicle recom- mends that you have appropriate work per- formed by a dealer’s service center or an- other qualified service center or repair shop...
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MOBILITY Replacing components checked and, if necessary, corrected by a dealer’s service center or another qualified Warning service center or repair shop. Work on switched-on lighting systems can cause short circuits. There is a risk of in- LED front lights, bulb replacement jury or risk of damage to property.
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Replacing components MOBILITY Side tail lights Turn the bulb holder for the reversing light, arrow, counterclockwise and re- move it. 1 Tail lights 2 Turn signals/brake lights Remove the bulb holder from the open- 3 Turn signals/brake lights ing. 4 Reversing lights Press the nonworking bulb gently into the socket, turn counterclockwise and Side tail lights...
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MOBILITY Replacing components Vehicle battery 5-watt bulb, WY5W. Open the hood. The covers of the side turn signal lights are on the left and The vehicle battery has 12 volts. The bat- right next to the hinges of the hood. tery supplies the onboard electronics with energy.
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Disposing of old batteries as well as the positions of any other fuse boxes, is available on the Internet: Have old batteries disposed of by a www.mini.com/fusecard. dealer’s service center or another Where applicable, information on the fuse qualified service center or repair types and locations is also found on a sepa- shop or take them to a collection point.
The red light in the button flashes when the hazard warning flashers are activated. MINI Roadside Assistance Concept MINI Roadside Assistance can be contacted if assistance is needed in the event of a breakdown. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A02680 - II/20...
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Only press the SOS button in an emergency. "MINI Roadside Assistance" The Intelligent Assist system establishes a The contact to the Roadside Assistance connection with the MINI Response Center. of the manufacture is established. For technical reasons, the Emergency Re- A telephone number is displayed, if quest cannot be guaranteed under unfavora- needed.
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SOS button in the roofliner transmitted to the MINI Response Cen- ter. Functional requirements If you can no longer hear the MINI Re- sponse Center through the loudspeakers, – Standby state is switched on. the hands-free system, for instance, may –...
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Breakdown assistance MOBILITY Towing – Lift the vehicle using suitable means. – Do not lift or secure the vehicle by its tow fitting, body parts, or suspension Transporting the vehicle parts. General information The vehicle is not permitted to be towed. Towing other vehicles Safety information General information...
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MOBILITY Breakdown assistance – Maneuvering capability is limited going – Use only the tow fitting provided with around corners. the vehicle and screw it all the way in. – The tow bar will generate lateral forces – Use the tow fitting for towing on paved if it is secured with an offset.
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Breakdown assistance MOBILITY What to do after an accident Safety information Warning Contact with live components can lead to an electric shock. There is a risk of inju- ries or danger to life. After an accident, do not touch any high-voltage components such as orange colored high-voltage cables or parts that are in contact with exposed high-voltage cables.
MOBILITY Care Care Vehicle features and options NOTICE When washing, water can get into the This chapter describes all standard, country- open charging socket. There is a risk of specific and optional features offered with damage to property. Close the charging the series.
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Vehicle care products the wiper system. General information Driving into a car wash MINI recommends using vehicle care and In car washes, the vehicle must be able to cleaning products from MINI. Suitable care roll freely. products are available from a dealer’s serv-...
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MOBILITY Care Safety information Clean light-colored leather more frequently because soiling on such surfaces is substan- tially more visible. Warning Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt Cleansers can contain substances that are and grease will gradually break down the dangerous and harmful to your health. protective layer of the leather surface.
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Care MOBILITY ing dries brake discs and brake pads and Safety belts protects them against corrosion. Warning Chrome surfaces Chemical cleansers can destroy the safety Carefully clean components such as the ra- belt webbing. Missing protective effect of diator grille or door handles with plenty of the safety belts.
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MOBILITY Care Sensor/camera lenses General information To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a Your dealer's service center or another cloth moistened with a small amount of qualified service center or repair shop can glass detergent. advise you on what to consider when stor- ing the vehicle for longer than three Displays/Screens/Projection lenses months.
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Care MOBILITY Online Edition for Part no. 01405A02680 - II/20...
The specified heights do not take into ac- count attached parts, for instance a roof an- MINI Cooper SE Width with mirrors in/mm 75.9/1,928 Width without mirrors in/mm...
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Technical data REFERENCE Weights MINI Cooper SE Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 3,913/1,775 Load lbs/kg 728/330 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,172/985 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 1,918/870 Online Edition for Part no. 01405A02680 - II/20...
Driving tips: observe when driving: driv- ing on a race track. – Mobility: engine oil: topping up the en- gine oil. – Mobility: preventive maintenance: MINI maintenance system. – Mobility: preventive maintenance: Con- dition Based Service CBS. – Mobility: preventive maintenance: Main-...
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Appendix REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01405A02680 - II/20...
REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Everything from A to Z Index Arrival time Artificial engine noise, see Acoustic Pedes- trian Protection ABS Antilock Braking System Ash tray Accelerator pedal positions Assistance when driving off Accessories and parts Assistance with breakdown Accident, what to do Audio, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Acoustic Pedestrian Protection...
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Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Bottle holder, see Cup holder Center armrest Brake assistant Center console Brake discs, break-in Central Information Display (CID) Brake pads, break-in Central Information Display (CID), see Con- Braking, information trol Display Breakdown assistance Central instrument cluster, LED ring Breakdown, Flat Tire Monitor TPM Central locking system, unlocking, from in- Breaking in...
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REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Combi switch, see Wiper system 109, Comfort Access Comfort entry Damage, tires Compartments in the doors Dashboard Compass Data memory Compatible devices, see Suitable devi- Data protection, settings Data, technical Compressor Date Computer, see Onboard Computer Date, display Condensation on windows Daytime pedestrian collision mitiga-...
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E-mail, see Owner's Handbook for Naviga- Driver profiles tion, Entertainment, Communication Driver profiles, exporting profiles Emergency Request Driver profiles, importing profiles Emergency service, see MINI Roadside As- Driving Dynamics Control, see MINI Driv- sistance ing Modes switch Emergency unlocking, transmission Driving in detail...
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REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Glove compartment GPS geolocation, vehicle position GPS, navigation, see Owner's Handbook for Failure message, see Check Control Navigation, Entertainment, Communica- False alarm, see Unintentional alarm tion Fan, see Air flow GREEN+ - program, driving dynamics Fastening safety belts, see Safety belts GREEN Mode Fatigue alert...
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Everything from A to Z REFERENCE High-voltage system, safety Integrated Universal Remote Control High-voltage system, work Intelligent emergency call Hills Intelligent Safety Hill start assistant, see Drive-off assis- Intended use tant Intensity, AUTO program Holder for beverages Interior equipment HomeLink, see Integrated Universal Remote Interior lights Control Interior lights during unlocking...
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Messages, see Check Control Locking, see Opening and Closing Microfilter Locking, settings MID - program, driving dynamics Longer idle phases MINI Connected, see Owner's Handbook for Long idle times, long-term vehicle stor- Navigation, Entertainment, Communica- tion Long-term vehicle storage MINI driving modes...
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Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Mobile Service, see MINI Roadside Assis- Owner's Manual, printed tance Mobility System Modifications, technical, see For Your Own Safety Paint, car care Moisture in headlight Panic alarm, see Panic mode Monitor, see Control Display...
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Selection list in instrument cluster Replacing parts Sensors, care Replacing the battery, vehicle key Service and warranty Replacing, wheels and tires Service Center, see MINI Roadside Assis- Reporting safety malfunctions tance RES CNCL button, Cruise Control Service notifications, display Reserve warning, see Range...
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Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Sitting safely Storage compartments Sizes, see Dimensions Storage, tires Slide/tilt glass roof Storing the vehicle Smartphone, connecting Stowing and securing cargo Smartphone, see Owner's Manual for Navi- Suitable devices gation, Entertainment and Communica- Suitable mobile phones tion Summer tires, tread Snow chains...
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REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Tire inflation pressure monitoring, see Unlocking, see Opening and Closing Unlocking, settings Tire pressure Updates made after the editorial deadline Tire Pressure Monitor TPM Update, software Tire repair kit, see Mobility System Updating software Tires Upholstery care Tires, changing...
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Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Warning and indicator lights, see Check Control Warning displays, see Check Control Warning messages, see Check Control Warning triangle Warranty Washer fluid Washer nozzles, windshield 112, Washing the vehicle Water, high-voltage system Water on roads Weights Welcome lights Welcome lights during unlocking...
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California Proposition 65 Warning For vehicles sold in California: Online Edition for Part no. 01405A02680 - II/20...
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MINI MOTORER'S GUIDE APP. Your customized information about the vehicle in an app. Optimized for smartphones & tablets. Can be used offline. 01405A02680 ue *BL5A0268000Z* Online Edition for Part no. 01405A02680 - II/20...
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