Mini CONVERTIBLE Owner's Manual page 75

– Changes in the vehicle inclination, for
instance, during attempts at stealing a
wheel or when towing the vehicle.
– Disconnected battery voltage.
– Improper use of the socket for OBD on-
board diagnostics.
– Locking the vehicle while a device is
connected to the socket for the diagnos-
tic socket. For socket for the OBD on-
board diagnostics, refer to page 281.
The alarm system signals these changes vis-
ually and acoustically:
– Acoustic alarm:
Depending on local regulations, the
acoustic alarm may be suppressed.
– Optical alarm:
By blinking of the hazard warning sys-
tem and headlights, where required.
Do not modify the system to ensure func-
tion of the alarm system.
Overview
Indicator light on the interior mirror.
Turning on/off
The alarm system is switched on or off as
soon as the vehicle is locked with the vehi-
cle key or unlocked or locked via Comfort
Access.
Opening and closing
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Opening the doors with the alarm
system switched on
The alarm system is triggered when a door
is opened if the door was unlocked using
the integrated key in the door lock.
End alarm, refer to page 76.
Opening the trunk lid with the
alarm system switched on
The trunk lid can be opened even when the
alarm system is switched on.
After the trunk lid is closed, it is locked and
monitored again provided the doors are
locked. The hazard warning system flashes
once.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
– Press the button on the vehicle
key and hold for at least 3 sec-
onds.
– Briefly press the button on the vehicle
key three times in succession.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Signals of the indicator light
– The indicator light flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
The alarm system is switched on.
– Indicator light flashes for approx.
10 seconds, then it flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm
sensor are not active, as doors, hood, or
trunk lid are not correctly closed. Cor-
rectly closed access points are secured.
When the still open access points are
closed, the interior motion sensor and
tilt alarm sensor will be switched on.
CONTROLS
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