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Contents Owner's Manual. MINI Coupe. MINI Roadster. MINI Convertible. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 919 017 - II/13...
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We therefore strongly suggest: WORKS Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new MINI. It contains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your MINI.
CD/multimedia Notes Communication Bluetooth hands-free system At a glance Bluetooth mobile phone preparation Cockpit package Onboard monitor Office Voice activation system MINI Connected Controls Mobility Opening and closing Refueling Adjusting Fuel Transporting children safely Wheels and tires Driving Engine compartment...
Notes Using this Owner's Vehicle equipment Manual The manufacturer of your MINI is the Bayeri‐ sche Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, BMW The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic is by using the index. This Owner's Manual describes all models, all...
MINI. The manufacturer of the MINI water. cannot test every product made by other man‐ ufacturers to verify if it can be used on a MINI Service and warranty safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occupants.
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Such damage is not come associated with a specific person in com‐ covered by the MINI New Vehicle Limited War‐ bination with other information, such as an ac‐ ranty.
Notes Reporting safety defects For US customers The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US. If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O.
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Headlamp flasher 67 Parking lamps 85 Roadside parking lamps 86 beams 85 Computer 75 Automatic headlamp con‐ MINI Roadster, MINI Convertible: Always trol 85 Open Timer 77 Adaptive Light Control 87 Tachometer 75 Turn signal 67 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 919 017 - II/13...
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At a glance Cockpit Instrument lighting 88 Activate/deactivate the voice acti‐ vation system 24 Microphone on the steering col‐ Trip odometer 74 Change the radio station Windshield wipers 67 Select a music track Scroll through the redial list Start/stop the engine and switch the ignition on/off 64 Horn, the entire surface Ignition...
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At a glance Cockpit Displays Tachometer 75 ▷ Odometer and trip odometer 74 with indicator and warning lamps 15 ▷ Flat Tire Monitor 93 Display for ▷ Tire Pressure Monitor 93 ▷ Current speed 74 ▷ Settings and information 77 ▷ Indicator/warning lamps 15 ▷ Personal Profile settings 31 Resetting the trip odometer 74 Instrument...
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At a glance Cockpit Indicator lamps without text messages Indicator/warning lamps The following indicator lamps notify you that certain functions are active: The concept Symbol Function or system Turn signal, refer to page High beams/headlamp flasher, refer to page The indicator and warning lamps can light up in Front fog lamps, refer to page a variety of combinations and colors in display area 1 or 2.
At a glance Cockpit All around the center console Hazard warning system Rear fog lamp 88 Speedometer with Control Display 14 Radio 160 MINI Convertible: central power window switch 42 CD/multimedia 160 Air conditioning, automatic climate con‐ Front fog lamps 87 trol 108 Buttons on the center console Central locking, inside 35...
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MINI Roadster: interior lamps/ tems 101 reading lamps 88 MINI joystick with buttons 18 Ambient lighting color 89 MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: ex‐ tending and retracting the spoiler manually 103 MINI Convertible: opening and closing the sliding sunroof or convertible top 42 MINI Roadster: opening and clos‐...
Onboard monitor Vehicle equipment The buttons can be used to open the me‐ nus directly. The MINI joystick can be used This chapter describes all series equipment as to select menu items and create settings. well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also...
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Onboard monitor MINI joystick with buttons Select menu items and create settings. Turn, arrow 1. To hide the message: press the MINI joystick. The main menu is displayed. The message is automatically hidden after ap‐ prox. 10 seconds. Press, arrow 2.
A new menu is displayed or the function is per‐ menu. To display the first panel of a menu: formed. Move the MINI joystick to the left repeatedly With the button on the MINI joystick: until the first panel is displayed.
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The function is activated. highlighted and press the MINI joystick. The function is deactivated. Turn the MINI joystick to set the hours and press the MINI joystick. Turn the MINI joystick to set the minutes and press the MINI joystick.
Status field symbols Entering letters and The symbols are grouped into various catego‐ numbers ries. Radio symbols General information Turn the MINI joystick: select letters or Symbol Meaning numbers. HD Radio™ is switched on. Select additional letters or numbers if needed.
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Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐ tween entering uppercase and lowercase let‐ ters. Symbol Function Move the MINI joystick forward: switch from upper to lower case letters. Move the MINI joystick forward: switch from lower to upper case letters.
At a glance Voice activation system Voice activation system Vehicle equipment Using voice activation This chapter describes all series equipment as Activating the voice activation system well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also Press the button on the steering describes equipment that may not be found in wheel.
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The commands of the menu items are spoken are displayed on the list. out loud, in the same way as they are selected via the MINI joystick. Having possible commands read aloud You can have the system read possible com‐...
At a glance Voice activation system On the Control Display: ▷ Always say commands in the language of the voice activation system. "Settings" ▷ Keep the doors and windows closed to pre‐ "Language/Units" vent noise interference. "Speech mode:" ▷ Avoid making other noise in the vehicle Select the setting.
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At a glance Voice activation system Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 919 017 - II/13...
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At a glance Controls Driving tips Navigation Entertainment Communication Mobility Reference Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 919 017 - II/13...
▷ Driver's door, refer to page 34. ▷ MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster: glove compartment, refer to page 118. ▷ MINI Convertible: lock of rear seat backrest, refer to page 116. Opening tailgate ▷ MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: through-load‐ Unlocking ing opening, refer to page 117.
Controls Opening and closing Personal Profile ▷ Units of measure for fuel consumption, distance covered/remaining distances, and temperature, refer to page 78. The concept ▷ Light settings: You can set several of your vehicle's functions ▷ Headlamp courtesy delay feature, refer to suit your personal needs and preferences.
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You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked. Press and hold the button on the re‐ mote control. The power windows are opened. In the MINI Convertible, the sliding sunroof is opened as well. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 919 017 - II/13...
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Opening and closing Setting the confirmation signals To open the convertible top and the rear win‐ dows in the MINI Convertible: release the but‐ Have unlocking or locking of the vehicle con‐ ton and then press and hold it again until the firmed.
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Opening/closing Turn the key to the unlock or lock position and hold it there. In the MINI Convertible, the convertible top is Sets how the vehicle is to be unlocked, refer to closed, followed by the sliding sunroof and side page 32.
Controls Opening and closing Manual operation Automatic locking If an electrical malfunction occurs, the driver's In addition, it is possible to set the situations in door can be unlocked or locked by turning the which the vehicle locks. The setting is stored for integrated key to the end positions of the door the remote control in use.
Pull the handle, see arrow. The tailgate is mum weight of 175 lbs/80 kg. unlocked. Manual release In the event of an electrical malfunction, the tailgate can be unlocked manually. MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 919 017 - II/13...
▷ MINI Convertible: Convenient closing and convertible top operation with the remote control for Comfort Access. ▷ MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: closing the side windows. Functional requirements ▷ There are no external sources of interfer‐ Recessed grips on the inside trim of the tailgate ence in the vicinity.
Press button 1. Switching off the engine in cars with automatic transmission MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster: windows and convertible top operation The engine can only be switched off with the selector lever in position P, refer to page 70.
Controls Opening and closing To switch off the engine with the selector lever The indicator lamp lights up and a mes‐ in position N, the remote control must be in‐ sage appears on the Control Display: re‐ serted in the ignition lock. place the remote control battery.
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MINI Coupe Before the interior movement detector can op‐ erate correctly, the windows must be closed. MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster The interior of the car is monitored up to the height of the seat cushions. Thus the alarm sys‐ tem is armed together with the interior motion sensor even if the convertible top is open.
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Controls Opening and closing Opening alarm can be triggered unintentionally by fall‐ ing objects such as leaves, refer to Avoiding un‐ intentional alarms. Avoiding false alarms The tilt alarm sensor and the interior move‐ ment detector can be switched off together. ▷...
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To ensure that you will continue to enjoy your MINI Convertible, here are a few tips: ▷ It is advisable that you close the convertible top when you park the vehicle. Not only...
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Controls Opening and closing amount of theft protection. However, even ▷ For safety reasons, only move the when the convertible top is closed, valua‐ convertible top while the vehicle is station‐ bles should only be stored in the locked ary, if possible. cargo area.
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Controls Opening and closing Pay close attention to the traffic able to reactivate the convertible top in this case: When operating the convertible top while driving, pay extra attention to the traffic to Switch the ignition off and on again. avoid an accident.
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Controls Opening and closing Pry out the trunk lamp in the left side trim Pull the sensor out of the cover, arrow, and using the screwdriver, arrow. set it down on the inside side trim. Using the screwdriver, unscrew the gold- Release the second screw, arrow, using the colored screw by approx.
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Insert the hex key into the opening de‐ the malfunction. signed for this purpose in the middle of the roof and press upward, arrow 1. MINI Convertible: wind deflector The wind deflector keeps air movements in the passenger compartment to a minimum when...
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Push out retaining pin 2 on one side until it engages. MINI Roadster: manual Insert the retaining pins of the wind deflec‐ tor into the provided openings 1 and 2 on convertible top this side of the vehicle.
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To ensure that you will continue to enjoy your ▷ Do not place any objects on the convertible MINI Convertible, here are a few tips: top; otherwise, they could fall during oper‐ ation of the convertible top and cause ▷...
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To ensure that you will continue to enjoy your ▷ For safety reasons, only move the MINI Convertible, here are a few tips: convertible top while the vehicle is station‐ ▷ It is advisable that you close the convertible ary, if possible.◀...
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Controls Opening and closing Operation while driving it stopped. The sequence can be continued us‐ ing the switch. The convertible top can be opened or closed while driving at vehicle speeds up to approx. The opening or closing procedure is also inter‐ 20 mph/30 km/h.
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Controls Opening and closing Manual closing in case of electrical Push the unlocked convertible top upward malfunction at the handle and open it about a hand's width. Only close the convertible top manually if there is an electrical malfunction Only close the convertible top manually if this is absolutely necessary;...
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Turn the handle clockwise until it engages audibly. The convertible top is locked. Push the wind deflector down until it en‐ MINI Roadster: wind de‐ gages, arrow 3. flector Attach the wind deflector properly The wind deflector keeps air movements in the The wind deflector must be firmly en‐...
Controls Adjusting Adjusting Seat adjustment Vehicle equipment This chapter describes all series equipment as Forward/backward well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected special equipment or the country version.
Entry in the rear MINI Convertible: entry in the rear. MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: access to the rear storage shelf. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 919 017 - II/13...
Safety belts Number of safety belts Your vehicle has been fitted with safety belts for the safety of you and your passengers: ▷ MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: two safety belts. ▷ MINI Convertible: four safety belts. Notes Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in Always make sure that safety belts are being the belt buckle.
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the Guide the belt back into its reel. risk of spinal injury in the event of an accident. MINI Convertible: rear belt guide Adjusting the head restraint Correctly adjust the head restraints of all occupied seats;...
Controls Adjusting Adjusting manually Before transporting passengers Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐ If an electrical malfunction occurs, for example, porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐ press the edges of the mirror glass. tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐ Folding the mirror in and out able.◀...
Controls Adjusting Interior rearview and exterior mirrors, Move the steering wheel to the preferred automatic dimming feature height and angle to suit your seating posi‐ tion. Fold the lever back. Do not use force to swing the lever back. Do not use force to swing the lever back up;...
MINI Convertible: children should always be in the rear Installing child re‐ Accident research shows that the safest place straint fixing systems for children is on the rear seat.
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Controls Transporting children safely MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster and side airbags on the front passenger side are deactivated. Deactivating the front passenger airbags If a child restraint fixing system is used in the front passenger seat, the front passenger airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury to the child when the airbags are triggered, even with a child re‐...
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Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com‐ pletely. Pass the safety belt to the holder on the headliner. MINI Convertible: LATCH child restraint fixing system The mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are located behind the indicated cover caps.
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Cargo cover fixing system in the event of an accident.◀ Cargo area floor MINI Coupe: Hook for the tether strap Mounting point Backrest Tether strap of the child restraint fixing sys‐ Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 919 017 - II/13...
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Controls Transporting children safely Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point MINI Coupe Remove the front cargo cover, refer to page 115. Slide the head restraint upward. Guide the tether strap between the head restraint supports. Hook in the tether strap on the mounting point with the hook.
Controls Driving Driving Automatic transmission Vehicle equipment You can only take out the remote control if This chapter describes all series equipment as transmission position P is engaged: interlock. well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in Start/Stop button your vehicle, for instance due to the selected...
Controls Driving To save battery power when the engine is off, Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while switch off the ignition and any unnecessary the vehicle remains stationary; start driving electronic systems/power consumers. right away, but at moderate engine speeds. Do not depress the accelerator when starting Radio ready state and ignition off the engine.
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Controls Driving Engine stop Handbrake General information The concept The handbrake is primarily intended to prevent Take the remote control with you the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes Take the remote control with you when the rear wheels. leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐...
Controls Driving Turn signal, high beams, "Triple turn signal" headlamp flasher The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. Turn signal Switching on the high beams Washer/wiper system Switching off the high beams/headlamp flasher Notes Turn signal Do not switch on the wipers if frozen Do not switch on the wipers if they are Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
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Controls Driving Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or the rain sensor Deactivate the rain sensor when passing through an automatic car wash; otherwise, Cleaning the windshield and headlamps damage could be caused by undesired wiper activation.◀...
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Controls Driving Press and hold the button until the display Do not use the washing facilities when changes. the hood is open Only use the washing facilities when the hood is fully locked; otherwise, the headlamp washer system may become damaged.◀...
Controls Driving Pay attention to the shift plane When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push the gearshift lever to the right; otherwise inad‐ vertent shifting into the 3rd or 4th gear could lead to engine damage.◀ Reverse gear Select only when the vehicle is stationary. When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a slight All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐...
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Controls Driving Displays in the tachometer P Park Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The front wheels are blocked. R is Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary. N is Neutral For example, engage this position in a car wash.
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Controls Driving Activating the M/S manual mode Move the selector lever from position D toward the left into the M/S shifting slot. Push the selector lever forward or backward. Manual mode becomes active and the gear is changed. The tachometer displays the engaged gear, e.
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Controls Driving Insert the pulling hook 1 from the onboard vehicle tool kit into the loop on the passen‐ ger side. Pull the loop upward. Move the selector lever into the desired po‐ sition, pressing the button on the front of the selector lever.
Controls Displays Displays Trip odometer Vehicle equipment To display the trip odometer: briefly press This chapter describes all series equipment as knob 3. well as country-specific and special equipment To reset the trip odometer: press knob 3 while offered for this model series.Therefore, it also the trip odometer is being displayed and the ig‐...
Controls Displays Range Tachometer After the reserve range is reached: ▷ The remaining LEDs change from orange to red, arrow. ▷ A message is briefly displayed on the Con‐ trol Display. ▷ The remaining range is shown on the tach‐ ometer.
Controls Displays Displays on the Control Display ▷ Average speed. ▷ MINI Roadster, MINI Convertible: Always Display the computer or trip computer on the Open Timer. Control Display. To set the corresponding units of measure, re‐ "Vehicle Info" fer to page 78.
Always Open Timer Hours display LED Digital Always Open Timer Minutes display In the MINI Convertible and MINI Roadster, the driving times with the convertible top open can be digitally displayed in the tachometer. Press Settings and information the button on the turn indicator lever repeat‐...
Controls Displays Exiting displays Button for: ▷ Selecting the display. Press the button on the turn indicator lever ▷ Setting values. repeatedly until "HOME" is displayed. ▷ Confirming the selected display or set Hold the button down. values. The current speed is displayed again. ▷...
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The settings are stored for the remote "Time:" control currently in use. "Settings" "Language/Units" Turn the MINI joystick to set the hours and press the MINI joystick. Turn the MINI joystick to set the minutes and press the MINI joystick. Select the desired menu item.
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Controls Displays "Date:" "Language:" Turn the MINI joystick until the desired day is displayed and press the MINI joystick. Make the necessary settings for the month and year. The date is stored. Setting the date format "Settings" "Time/Date" Select the desired language.
Required maintenance procedures and legally mandated inspections are displayed. Additional information can be displayed on each entry: Select the entry and press the MINI joystick. Open the menu for entering the deadline. To exit from the menu: "Date:" Move the MINI joystick to the left.
Controls Displays Create the settings. Press the MINI joystick to apply the setting. The year is highlighted. Turn the MINI joystick to create the setting. Press the MINI joystick to apply the setting. The date entry is stored. To exit from the menu: Move the MINI joystick to the left.
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Controls Displays Hiding Check Control messages Viewing stored Check Control messages The stored Check Control messages can only be displayed while the driver's door is closed. Press the button on the turn indicator lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed. Press the button on the turn indicator lever. Some Check Control messages are displayed continuously and are not cleared until the mal‐...
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Controls Displays Displaying on the Control Display "Vehicle Info" "Vehicle status" "Check Control" Select the text message. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 919 017 - II/13...
Controls Lamps Lamps Vehicle equipment Switch on the parking lamps if necessary, switch position 1. This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment Parking lamps offered for this model series.Therefore, it also Switch position 1: the vehicle lamps light up on describes equipment that may not be found in all sides.
Controls Lamps When the daytime running lights are activated, The exterior lighting goes out automatically af‐ the low beams are always switched on in ter the vehicle is switched off. switch position 3 when the ignition is switched In switch position 1, the parking lamps light up after the ignition is switched off.
Controls Lamps Fog lamps "Pathway light.: s" MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster Set the duration. The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. Fog lamps Rear fog lamp Adaptive Light Control To switch on/off, press the respective button.
Press the switch. ▷ Press and hold the button: the brightness changes continuously. MINI Roadster with semi-automatic convertible top Interior lamps The interior lamps, the footwell lamps and the cargo area lamp are controlled automatically. To avoid draining the battery, all lamps inside the vehicle are switched off some time after the ignition is switched off.
Controls Lamps To switch on the reading lamps: press the switch forward. To switch off, press the respective switch for‐ ward or back again. Ambient lighting The color and brightness of the ambient light‐ ing can be changed. Press the switch forward: the color changes in steps.
Controls Safety Safety Vehicle equipment Information on how to ensure the opti‐ mal protective effect of the airbags This chapter describes all series equipment as ▷ Keep at a distance from the airbags. well as country-specific and special equipment ▷ Always grasp the steering wheel on the offered for this model series.Therefore, it also steering wheel rim, holding your hands at...
The occupation of the seat is detected by eval‐ your MINI. uating the impression on the occupied seat sur‐ ▷ Do not place any objects on the front pas‐...
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▷ The indicator lamp does not light up when MINI Convertible: roll‐ the seat is empty. However, the airbags on over protection system the front passenger side are not activated. Most child seats are detected by the system,...
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When the system has not been initialized. Work on the rollover protection system should ▷ When driving on a snowy or slippery road only be performed by a MINI service center. surface. Non-professional work on the system could ▷ Sporty driving style: slip in the drive wheels, lead to failure or a malfunction.
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Controls Safety Indication of a flat tire "Flat Tire Monitor" The warning lamps come on in yellow and red. A message appears on the Control Display. In addition, a signal sounds. There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflation pressure.
Controls Safety Run-flat tires A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re‐ You can continue driving with a damaged tire duced lane stability during braking, a longer at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h. braking distance and altered self-steering prop‐...
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Controls Safety All wheels are yellow The system is inactive and cannot indicate a flat tire: ▷ A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure ▷ If a wheel without TPM electronics is in several tires. mounted, e.g., compact wheel. ▷...
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Controls Safety completed automatically as you drive. On the Do this by checking the air pressure in all Control Display, the tires are shown in green four tires. The tire pressure gauge of the and "Status: TPM active" is displayed again. Mobility System, refer to page 233, can be used for this purpose.
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Controls Safety Malfunction For a vehicle containing an average load, the possible driving distance is ap‐ The small warning lamp flashes in yel‐ prox. 50 miles/80 km. low and then lights up continuously; the When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire, larger warning lamp comes on in yel‐...
When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi‐ mately one minute and then remain continu‐ Turn the MINI joystick to accept the setting. ously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle startups as long as Press the MINI joystick to apply the setting.
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Controls Safety "Select current speed" Press the MINI joystick. The system adopts your current speed as the limit. Activating/deactivating the limit "Settings" "Speed" "Warning" Press the MINI joystick. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 919 017 - II/13...
Controls Driving stability control systems Driving stability control systems Vehicle equipment Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal for the duration of full braking. This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment Dynamic Stability Con‐ offered for this model series.Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in trol DSC...
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Controls Driving stability control systems Dynamic Traction Con‐ Press the button until the DSC OFF indi‐ cator lamp lights up in the speedometer trol DTC and DSC OFF appears in the tachome‐ ter. DSC is deactivated. Intervening measures to The concept stabilize the vehicle and give it forward mo‐...
This system supports driving away on gradients. ▷ Switch the engine off. The handbrake is not required. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot MINI Coupe, MINI Road‐ brake. Release the foot brake and drive away ster: automatic rear without delay.
Controls Driving stability control systems Retracting the rear spoiler Notes on the car washes and care, refer to page 259. If the rear spoiler was manually extended and a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h has not been ex‐ Automatic operation ceeded, the rear spoiler can be retracted again.
Controls Driving comfort Driving comfort Controls Vehicle equipment This chapter describes all series equipment as At a glance well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected special equipment or the country version.
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Controls Driving comfort Display in the tachometer ▷ The transmission position D is disengaged. ▷ DSC intervenes. Maintaining, storing the current speed Press button 1 or button 3. The current speed is maintained and stored. It is displayed briefly in the tachometer. On downhill gradients, it may prove impossible to maintain the set speed if the engine braking power is insufficient.
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Controls Driving comfort ▷ By the rear middle sensors at approx. Loud noises from outside and inside the vehicle 5 ft/1.50 m. may prevent you from hearing the PDC's signal tone.◀ Avoid driving quickly with PDC PDC is a parking aid that can display ob‐ Malfunction jects when the vehicle approaches them slowly, as is the case during parking maneuvers.
Controls Climate Climate Vehicle equipment describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected This chapter describes all series equipment as special equipment or the country version. This well as country-specific and special equipment also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐...
Controls Climate Cooling function Temperature The passenger compartment can Turn upward, red, to raise the only be cooled with the engine temperature. running. Turn downward, blue, to lower The cooling function cools and the temperature. dehumidifies the incoming air before reheating it as required, according to Rear window defroster the temperature setting.
Controls Climate Microfilter tion by filtering gaseous pollutants from the outside air. The service center replaces this The microfilter traps dust and pollen. The mi‐ combined filter during routine maintenance. crofilter is changed by the service center during routine maintenance work. Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter The microfilter traps dust and pollen.
Controls Climate Air volume, manual The effectiveness of the convertible program can be enhanced considerably by installing the Press the – button to reduce the wind deflector. air volume. Press the + button to increase the air volume. Recirculated air mode The automatic mode for the air If the air outside the car has an volume can be switched on...
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Controls Climate Manual air distribution Windshield heating The flow of air is directed, as se‐ The windshield heating switches lected, to the windows, to the off automatically after some upper body area, or to the foot‐ time. well. The automatic mode for the air distribution can be switched back on using the Cooling function AUTO button.
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Controls Climate Ventilation Knob for continuous opening and closing Nozzle for direction of air flow Opening/closing Turn the knob. Direction of air flow Pivot the entire nozzle. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 919 017 - II/13...
Controls Interior equipment Interior equipment Ashtray Vehicle equipment The ashtray is located in one of the cupholders This chapter describes all series equipment as in the center console at the front. well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also Emptying describes equipment that may not be found in Take out the entire ashtray, arrow.
Replace the lighter or socket cover after The MINI Coupe is equipped with two cargo use; otherwise, objects that fall into the lighter covers. When the tailgate is opened, the rear socket or power socket could cause a short cir‐...
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Controls Interior equipment MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: through- MINI Convertible: cargo area loading opening Do not place objects on the cargo cover Securing cargo Do not place objects on the cargo cover; Always secure transported snowboards or otherwise, the cover or the convertible top similar objects as they could otherwise endan‐...
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Controls Interior equipment Slide into the upper holders, arrows 2, and set down horizontally. Move the trunk cover back into the lower posi‐ tion so that the convertible top can be oper‐ ated. Through-loading system To enable the transport of larger objects, the rear seat backrest can be folded down.
▷ Lashing eyes, refer to page 129. also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. ▷ MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: storage com‐ partment in the cargo area, refer to page 116. Notes No loose objects in the passenger com‐ Glove compartment partment Do not stow any objects in the passenger com‐...
Controls Storage compartments MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster: Center armrest locking The center armrest between the front seats Lock the glove compartment using the contains a storage compartment or a cover for integrated key of the remote control, refer to the snap-in adapter, refer to page 202, de‐...
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MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster The storage compartment cannot be locked. MINI Coupe, MINI Road‐ ster: rear storage shelf This can be used to connect an external audio behind the seats device, refer to page 171, such as a CD or MP3 player.
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At a glance Controls Driving tips Navigation Entertainment Communication Mobility Reference Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 919 017 - II/13...
Driving tips Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle equipment tion potential until after an initial breaking-in period. This chapter describes all series equipment as Drive conservatively for the first well as country-specific and special equipment 200 miles/300 km.
Driving tips Things to remember when driving Closing the tailgate ated during transmission will be discharged from the vehicle interior.◀ Drive with the tailgate closed Only drive with the tailgate closed; other‐ Hydroplaning wise, passengers and other road users may be On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can endangered or the vehicle may be damaged if form between the tires and road surface.
Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the The vehicle maintains steering responsiveness. gear in which the least braking is required. Oth‐ You can still avoid any obstacles with a mini‐ erwise, the brake system may overheat, result‐ mum of steering effort.
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After the engine is switched off, the coolant pump may continue running for some time in the MINI Cooper S. This causes noises in the en‐ gine compartment. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 919 017 - II/13...
Driving tips Loading MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster MINI Convertible: MINI Convertible The maximum load is the sum of the weight of the occupants and the cargo. The greater the weight of the occupants, the less cargo that can be transported.
Driving tips Loading MINI Convertible Rear luggage rack Notes A special rear rack is available as an optional accessory. It does not require a trailer hitch. Follow the installation instructions for the rear rack. Anchorage points Securing cargo ▷ Secure smaller and lighter pieces with tight‐...
Driving tips Saving fuel Saving fuel Vehicle equipment Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐ sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and This chapter describes all series equipment as tire wear. well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also Drive away without delay describes equipment that may not be found in Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while...
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Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve optimal vehicle economy and operating life. Have the maintenance carried out by the serv‐ ice center. Please also note the MINI maintenance system, refer to page 241. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 919 017 - II/13...
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Navigation Navigation system Navigation system Vehicle equipment Navigation data This chapter describes all series equipment as Information on navigation data well as country-specific and special equipment "Navigation" offered for this model series.Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in Open "Options".
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Navigation Navigation system When the update is completed, the system re‐ starts. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 919 017 - II/13...
The list is narrowed down further with each completing the entry and providing entry com‐ entry. parisons, refer to page 23. Move the MINI joystick to the right. Stored town/city and street names can be Select the name of the town/city from the called up quickly.
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Navigation Destination entry Street does not exist in the destination If there are several towns/cities with the same city/town name: The desired street does not exist in the speci‐ Change to the list of town/city names. fied city/town because it belongs to another Highlight the town/city.
Navigation Destination entry Storing the destination in the address Add a destination as a further destination, book refer to page 146. After entering the destination, store the desti‐ nation in the address book. "Navigation" "Map" "Guidance" Open "Options". "Store as new contact" or "Add to existing contact"...
Navigation Destination entry "Store position as contact" or "Add position "Home" to contact" "Start guidance" Depending on the selection, choose an ex‐ isting contact from the list. Select the type Last destinations of address and enter the first and last name.
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For some special destinations, it may be possible to select multiple category details. "Navigation" Move the MINI joystick to the left to leave "Last destinations" the category details. Highlight the destination. "Keyword"...
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Navigation Destination entry If a phone number is available, a connec‐ ▷ Destinations of the selected category tion can be established if necessary. are displayed in the map view as sym‐ bols. The display depends on the map Select the symbol. scale and the category.
"Exit interactive map": return to the map view. Select the destination with crosshairs. ▷ Map view ▷ To change the scale: turn the MINI joy‐ ▷ "Display destination": the map section stick. around the destination is displayed. ▷ To shift the map: move the MINI joy‐...
Navigation Destination entry Example: to enter a town/city in a US states Turn the MINI joystick until the destination as a whole word, the language of the sys‐ town/city is selected and press the tem must be English. MINI joystick.
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Navigation Destination entry Entering intermediate destinations A maximum of 30 intermediate destinations can be entered for a trip. "Navigation" Select the type of destination entry and en‐ ter the intermediate destination. "Add as another destination" Select the position where the intermediate destination is to be inserted.
Navigation Destination guidance Destination guidance Vehicle equipment Continuing destination guidance This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment If the destination was not reached during the offered for this model series.Therefore, it also last trip, destination guidance can be resumed. describes equipment that may not be found in "Resume guidance"...
Navigation Destination guidance ▷ "Short route": short distance, irre‐ ▷ Small arrow: indicates the next change in spective of how fast or slow progress direction. will be. ▷ Intersection view. ▷ "Alternative routes": if available, alter‐ ▷ Lane information. native routes are suggested during ac‐ ▷...
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Destination guidance through voice instruc‐ tions Turn the MINI joystick. Enter the number of kilometers within which you would like to Switching spoken instructions on/off return to the original route. The spoken instructions can be switched on or Press the MINI joystick.
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"Map" After destination guidance is started, the plan‐ ned route is displayed on the map. At a glance Status fields To show/hide: press the MINI joystick. ▷ Upper status field: time, telephone, and en‐ tertainment details. ▷ Lower status field: symbol for active desti‐...
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Select the symbol. To change the scale: turn the MINI joystick. Automatically scaled map scale In the map view facing north, turn the MINI joy‐ stick in any direction until the AUTO is dis‐ played for the scale. The entire route between the current location and the destination is dis‐...
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If your system has this capability D. Neither Total Traffic Network, Inrix, Inc. or the following additional terms and conditions MINI NA will be liable to you for any indirect, apply: special, consequential, exemplary, or incidental damages (including, without limitation, lost An End-User shall no longer have the right to revenues, anticipated revenues, or profits relat‐...
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Navigation Destination guidance The Control Display changes to a black and "Traffic Info categories" white display. This enables a better view of the Select the desired category. traffic bulletins. The day/night mode is disre‐ garded in this setting. Symbols and special des‐ tinations are not displayed.
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Navigation Destination guidance In the event of special hazards, e. g., objects on the road, a message is displayed without a de‐ tour suggestion. Detours can also be accepted if the traffic mes‐ sages are called up in the list. "Navigation"...
Navigation What to do if... What to do if... Vehicle equipment The Control Display changes to a black and white display. This enables a better view of This chapter describes all series equipment as the traffic bulletins. well as country-specific and special equipment ▷...
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This also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. To set: turn the MINI joystick. General information To save: press the MINI joystick. The sound settings are stored for the remote control currently in use.
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Entertainment Tone Select the desired volume setting. To set: turn the MINI joystick. To save: press the MINI joystick. Resetting the tone set‐ tings All tone settings can be reset to the default set‐ ting. "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings" "Tone"...
Entertainment Radio Radio Vehicle equipment Sound output This chapter describes all series equipment as Switching on/off well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected special equipment or the country version.
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"RDS" Press the MINI joystick. Select the desired memory location. Press and hold the MINI joystick to store a sta‐ tion that is displayed in the station list but is not being played. The stations are stored for the remote control The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐...
Entertainment Radio Activating/deactivating digital radio Press the controller. reception Select the substation. "Radio" When reception is poor, the substation is "FM" or "AM" muted. Open "Options". "HD Radio Reception" Satellite radio The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use.
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Via direct channel entry Open "Options". "Radio" "Manage subscription" "Satellite radio" "Set channel" Turn the MINI joystick until the desired channel is reached and press the MINI joy‐ stick. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 919 017 - II/13...
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When the buf‐ Press the MINI joystick again. fer is full, the older tracks are overwritten. The buffer is cleared when a new channel is se‐ Press the MINI joystick again to confirm the lected. highlighted channel. Opening the timeshift function "Radio"...
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My Favorites category. All favorites cur‐ sired category. rently being broadcast can be selected from a Select the desired channel. list. Press the MINI joystick again. Select the artist, track, or game. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 919 017 - II/13...
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Entertainment Radio Managing the favorites Symbol Meaning Information will be broadcast shortly. Activating/deactivating the favorites Information is currently being broad‐ Favorites can be activated and deactivated cast. globally and individually. "Satellite radio" Select one of the symbols to deactivate Traffic "Manage favorites"...
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Entertainment Radio "Store station" Select the desired memory location. The list of stored stations is stored for the re‐ mote control currently in use. Deleting a station "Radio" "Presets" Select the desired station. Open "Options". "Delete entry" Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 919 017 - II/13...
Sound output A CD is contained in the CD player. "CD/Multimedia" Switching on/off "CD" Select the desired track. Press the MINI joy‐ stick to start playback. When the ignition is switched off: press ON/OFF button on the radio. Muting Playable formats When the ignition is switched on or the engine ▷...
Number of tracks on the CD. Select the directory if necessary. ▷ File name of track. To change to a higher level directory: move the MINI joystick to the left. Random playback "CD/Multimedia" "CD" Select the desired CD. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 919 017 - II/13...
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▷ If a CD cannot be played, first check if it has To switch off random playback: press the been inserted correctly. MINI joystick. Humidity Fast forward/reverse High levels of humidity can lead to condensa‐ tion on the CD or the laser's scan lens, and tem‐...
If necessary, "External devices" At a glance Various external devices can be connected with the vehicle. Depending on how the device is connected to the vehicle, it may be possible to operate it using the MINI joystick. Symbol Meaning AUX-IN port "AUX front"...
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With the voice activation system: playback lists: M3U, WPL, PLS Video files Standard video files can be played back with a Turn the MINI joystick until the desired vol‐ compatible Apple device: ume is set and press the MINI joystick. ▷...
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Entertainment CD/multimedia After connecting for the first time Select the symbol. Information on all music tracks, e.g. artist or type of music, as well as playback lists are transmitted into the vehicle. This may take some time, depending on the USB device and the number of tracks.
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Open "Options". "Random" Fast forward/reverse Buttons on the steering wheel or on the CD player: Press the MINI joystick. Playback of the selected video file starts. Press and hold the button for the corresponding direction. Notes Do not expose the audio device to extreme en‐...
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears Requirements on the device display. ▷ The device is suitable. Information under Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on www.mini.com/connectivity. the device display. ▷ The device is ready for operation. You are prompted by the onboard monitor ▷...
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Entertainment CD/multimedia Compare the control number on the vehicle Select the desired device from the list of display with the control number on the mo‐ paired devices. bile phone display. Confirm the control Open "Options". number on the mobile phone and in the "Configure phone"...
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What to do if... Playback mode Information on suitable devices can be found at Depending on the device, different programs www.mini.com/connectivity. for playing back music files might be available. Suitable mobile phones, refer to page 192. "CD/Multimedia" The device is not supported by the vehicle.
▷ The device no longer reacts? Switch the de‐ Software updates and related current informa‐ vice off and on again. tion is available at www.mini.com/connectivity. ▷ Repeat the pairing procedure. Music cannot be played back. Displaying the current version ▷...
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All listed software updates are removed. Note While the software is being updated or a previ‐ ous version is being restored, MINI Connected, Office functions, and the connected devices are temporarily unavailable. Wait several minutes for the functions to become available again.
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Details on which mobile phones are supported ▷ Bluetooth is activated in the vehicle and on by the hands-free system can be obtained at the mobile phone. www.mini.com/connectivity. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 919 017 - II/13...
Communication Bluetooth hands-free system ▷ Bluetooth presettings may need to be pair the mobile phone while the vehicle is sta‐ made on the mobile phone, e.g., for a con‐ tionary.◀ nection without confirmation or visibility, "Telephone" refer to the mobile phone operating in‐ "Bluetooth®...
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Unpairing the mobile phone "OK" "Telephone" Move the MINI joystick to the left. "Bluetooth® (phone)" If the pairing was successful, the mobile phone All paired mobile phones are listed. appears at the top of the list of mobile phones.
Communication Bluetooth hands-free system ▷ A multi-character passkey may be needed. If all points in this list have been checked and the required function is still not available, con‐ ▷ Did it take longer than 30 seconds to enter tact Customer Relations or the service center. the passkey? Repeat the pairing procedure.
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Communication Bluetooth hands-free system Select the digits individually. Select the symbol. Rejecting a call "Reject" The phone number can also be entered by voice. Ending a call Press the button on the steering Calls with multiple parties wheel. General information You can switch between calls or connect two "Telephone"...
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Communication Bluetooth hands-free system The existing call is put on hold. ces, e.g., to make a remote inquiry of an an‐ swering machine. The DTMF code is needed for this purpose. "Telephone" Select the contact from a list or "Dial number".
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Communication Bluetooth hands-free system Calling a contact Dialing a number on the onboard monitor Symbol Meaning "Telephone" Contact with one stored phone num‐ "Redial" ber. Contact with more than one stored phone number. Call not possible; mobile phone with‐ out reception or network. For contacts with one stored phone number: select the required contact.
Communication Bluetooth hands-free system Hands-free system those calls are displayed that were received in the vehicle. General information The 20 telephone calls that were last received are displayed. The sorting order and display of Calls that are being made on the hands-free the phone numbers depends on the particular system can be continued on the mobile phone mobile phone.
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Communication Bluetooth hands-free system New contact My contacts "Contacts" General information "New contact" List of all contacts stored in the vehicle. Displaying contacts "Contacts" "My contacts" The entry fields are still filled with the previ‐ ous entries: "Delete input fields" Fill in the entry fields: select the symbol next to the entry field.
Change the entries. Deleting contacts Move the MINI joystick to the left. "My contacts" "Yes" Highlight the contact. If a contact from the mobile phone is edited, Open "Options".
Communication Bluetooth mobile phone preparation package Bluetooth mobile phone preparation package Vehicle equipment hands-free system instead. If you do not ob‐ serve this precaution, you can endanger the ve‐ This chapter describes all series equipment as hicle occupants and other road users.◀...
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Communication Bluetooth mobile phone preparation package Notes tooth passkey. It is only required once for pairing. At high temperatures, the charging function of the mobile phone may be limited and functions ▷ The radio ready state is switched on. may not be executed. Activating/deactivating Bluetooth When using the mobile phone via the vehicle, note the operating instructions of the mobile...
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"Telephone" phone is to be used. "Bluetooth® (phone)" "Add new phone" The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐ played. "OK" Move the MINI joystick to the left. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 919 017 - II/13...
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Communication Bluetooth mobile phone preparation package If the pairing was successful, the mobile phone Select the mobile phone that is to be con‐ appears at the top of the list of mobile phones. nected. The functions supported by the mobile phone and audio device are displayed as symbols when paired.
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Communication Bluetooth mobile phone preparation package ▷ "Additional telephone" Highlight the device that is to be unpaired. ▷ "Audio" Open "Options". "OK" "Remove phone from list" If a function has already been assigned to an‐ other connected mobile phone, the function is deactivated in that mobile phone and the mo‐...
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Select the desired setting: "Microphone" or source or additional telephone? The mobile "Loudspeak." phone must be connected as a telephone. To set: turn the MINI joystick. The phone connection quality is poor. To save: press the MINI joystick. ▷ The strength of the Bluetooth signal on the...
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Communication Bluetooth mobile phone preparation package If more than one phone number is assigned to "End call" a contact, only the name of the contact is dis‐ played. For calls on the additional telephone, the num‐ ber is only displayed if it is transmitted by the network.
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Communication Bluetooth mobile phone preparation package If a second call comes in during an ongoing call, "Conference call" a call waiting signal is sounded. "Accept" The call is accepted and the existing call is put on hold. Establishing a second call Establish an additional call during an active call.
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Communication Bluetooth mobile phone preparation package Calling a contact swering machine. The DTMF code is needed for this purpose. Symbol Meaning "Telephone" Contact with one stored phone num‐ Select the contact from a list or "Dial ber. number". Contact with more than one stored "Keypad dialing"...
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Communication Bluetooth mobile phone preparation package Dialing a number on the onboard those calls are displayed that were received in monitor the vehicle. "Telephone" The 20 telephone calls that were last received are displayed. The sorting order and display of "Redial"...
Communication Bluetooth mobile phone preparation package Snap-in adapter To remove the snap-in adapter: press but‐ ton 1. General information More information on compatible snap-in adapters that support the functions of the mo‐ bile phone is available at the service center. Notes At high temperatures, the charging function of the mobile phone may be limited and functions...
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Communication Bluetooth mobile phone preparation package Removing the mobile phone Press the button and remove the mobile phone. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 919 017 - II/13...
Information about which mobile phones and The number of unread messages and active functions are available can be found at tasks as well as the upcoming appointments www.mini.com/connectivity. are displayed. Contents are only displayed in full length when the vehicle is stationary.
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Communication Office Editing a contact Contacts Select the desired contact. At a glance "Edit contact" Contacts can be created and edited. The con‐ tacts from the mobile phone are displayed as well if this function is supported by the mobile phone.
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Communication Office tained in the vehicle. The address can be If necessary, "Accept address". checked for this purpose. "Store contact in vehicle" Select the desired contact and highlight the Contact types address. Various contact types can be assigned to phone Open "Options".
Communication Office Show contact pictures Displaying messages Pictures stored with the contacts are stored in "Office" the vehicle when the mobile phone is con‐ "Messages" nected to the vehicle. The number of transmit‐ A symbol identifies the type of message. ted pictures depends on the mobile phone.
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Select the desired appointment. result in charges. Scroll through the appointment if neces‐ "Office" sary: "Messages" ▷ Turn the MINI joystick. Open "Options". ▷ Select the symbol. "Fully download e-mails" Using contact data Only a part of the e-mail from the mobile Contact data from appointments, tasks, text phone is loaded into the vehicle.
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"Tasks" Select the desired note. Sorting the task list Select the header in the task list. Scroll in the note if necessary: ▷ Turn the MINI joystick. Select the sorting criterion: ▷ Select the symbol. ▷ "Priority (!)" Using contact data ▷...
Select the symbol. Go back one paragraph. ▷ Select the symbol. Skip a paragraph. ▷ To end reading, move the MINI joystick to the left. Display the contact or select the phone What to do if... number: ▷ Select the contact to display contact de‐...
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Communication Office ▷ The mobile phone is not capable of the missing function or is not connected cor‐ rectly. ▷ The Office function is deactivated. ▷ The mobile phone is connected as an addi‐ tional phone. ▷ Appointments are older than 20 days or are more than 50 days in the future.
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USB audio interface. vice can be displayed on the Control Display via a video connection. They are operated using Press the button. The main menu is the MINI joystick and the button on the opened. MINI joystick. "MINI Connected"...
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MINI Connected Display. This changes the operating functions of ▷ Press 2x: opens the main menu. the MINI joystick and the MINI buttons until the ▷ Press 1x and move the MINI joystick to the PlugIn is deactivated again. left 1x: opens the MINI Connected menu.
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Mobility Refueling Refueling Vehicle equipment Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise. Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached This chapter describes all series equipment as to the fuel filler flap. well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected special equipment or the country version.
Mobility Refueling Observe the following MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: when refueling Remove the cover of the left cargo area side wall. When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com‐ pletely into the filler pipe. Lifting up the fuel pump nozzle during refueling causes: ▷...
This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment Recommended fuel quality offered for this model series.Therefore, it also The manufacturer of your MINI recommends: describes equipment that may not be found in ▷ AKI 91.
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MINI; a list of these is only compromise your vehicle's driving stabil‐ available from the service center.
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The maximum permissible speed for these tire pressures is 100 mph/160 km/h. Do not exceed Tire inflation pressures for MINI Cooper Coupe Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in bar/PSI with cold tires.
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205/40 R 18 82 W RSC 175/60 R 16 82 H M+S RSC More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 271. Tire inflation pressures for MINI John Cooper Works Coupe Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI...
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Traveling speed up to 50 mph/80 km/h 4.2/60 More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 271. Tire inflation pressures for MINI Cooper S Roadster Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in bar/PSI with cold tires.
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205/40 R 18 82 W RSC 175/60 R 16 82 H M+S RSC More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 271. Tire inflation pressures for MINI John Cooper Works Roadster Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI...
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205/45 R 17 84 V M+S A/S RSC 205/40 R 18 82 W RSC More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 272. Tire inflation pressures for MINI Cooper S Convertible Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI...
Mobility Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressures for MINI John Cooper Works Convertible Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Traveling speeds of up to Traveling speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h 100 mph/160 km/h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in bar/PSI with cold tires.
Mobility Wheels and tires Conform to Federal Safety Requirements cle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the All passenger car tires must conform to laboratory test wheel than the minimum re‐ Federal Safety Requirements in addition to quired by law.
For several reasons, among other things be‐ Notes cause of beginning brittleness, the manufac‐ turer of your MINI recommends mounting new Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces, tires at the latest after six years, regardless of as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles can the actual wear.
Mobility Wheels and tires Wheels with electronics for TPM Tire Changing wheels and Pressure Monitor tires When mounting new tires or changing from summer to winter tires or vice versa, only use Mounting wheels with TPM electronics; otherwise, the Information on mounting tires Tire Pressure Monitor will not be able to detect a flat tire, refer to page 95.
Mobility Wheels and tires Maximum speed of winter tires Run-flat tires If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher than the permissible speed for the winter tires, Label then display a corresponding sign in the field of vision. You can obtain this sign from the tire specialist or from your service center.
The procedure to correct a flat tire depends on the equipment in the vehicle: ▷ Run-flat tires, refer to page 232. ▷ MINI Mobility System, refer to page 233. Holder for the sealant bottle ▷ Wheel change with a compact wheel, refer Compressor to page 249.
Mobility Wheels and tires Insert the sealant bottle into the compres‐ If the inflation pressure of 1.8 bar/26 psi is still sor housing in a vertical position. not reached, the tire is too heavily damaged. Contact the nearest service center. Unscrew the dust cap off of the valve of the defective wheel and screw the filling hose 2 Stowing the Mobility System...
Have the Mobility System refilled. Snow chains Only certain fine-link snow chains have been tested by MINI, classified as safe for use, and recommended. Consult your service center for more information. Use only in pairs on the front wheels, equipped with tires of the following size: ▷...
Mobility Engine compartment Engine compartment Vehicle equipment describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected This chapter describes all series equipment as special equipment or the country version. This well as country-specific and special equipment also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐...
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Mobility Engine compartment Closing the hood To avoid damage, make sure that the wiper arms are resting against the wind‐ shield before you open the engine compart‐ ment. Do not open the engine hood before the engine has cooled down; otherwise, injuries result.◀...
Mobility Engine oil Engine oil Vehicle equipment The oil level must be between the two marks on the dip stick. This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected special equipment or the country version.
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Mobility Engine oil Too much engine oil Gasoline engine Have the vehicle checked immediately; API SM or a higher quality standard otherwise, surplus oil can lead to engine dam‐ age.◀ Oil change Protect children An oil change should be carried out by the serv‐ ice center only.
Not all commercially available additives are If the coolant level is low, slowly add cool‐ suitable for your MINI vehicle. Ask your service ant up to the specified level; do not overfill. center for suitable additives. Twist the cap closed.
Service and Warranty Information Book‐ MINI. Based on this, Condition Based Service let for US models, and in the Warranty and determines the current and future mainte‐...
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Mobility Maintenance Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis Primary components in the vehicle emissions can be checked via the OBD socket using a de‐ vice. Emissions The warning lamps light up. The vehicle is producing higher emissions. You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution.
Mobility Replacing components Replacing components With run-flat tires or compact wheel Vehicle equipment The onboard vehicle tool kit contains a pouch This chapter describes all series equipment as holding a plastic bag in which you can stow the well as country-specific and special equipment defective wheel.
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Mobility Replacing components MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: replacing Slide the new wiper blade onto the wiper the wiper blades arm until it engages audibly. Fold up and hold the wiper arm. Fold down the wiper arm. Squeeze the locking spring, arrows 1, and Risk of damage fold out the wiper blade, arrow 2.
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For checking and adjusting headlamp aim, carried out improperly.◀ please contact your MINI dealer. Light-emitting diodes LEDs Front lamps, bulb replacement Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu‐ Halogen low beams and high beams cent lenses serve as the light source for many of the controls and displays in the vehicle.
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Mobility Replacing components Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in reverse order. Turn signal, parking lamp, roadside parking lamp, and front fog lamp Access to the bulbs via the wheel housing Follow the general instructions on lamps and bulbs, refer to page 244.
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Mobility Replacing components Turn the bulb counterclockwise and re‐ Turn the lower bulb counterclockwise and move it. remove it. Insert the new bulb and attach the covers Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in in reverse order. reverse order. Lateral turn signals Replacing the parking lamp bulb and roadside parking lamp bulb...
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Turn signal Tail lamp LED Brake lamp Replacing MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster Turn the corresponding bulb counterclock‐ wise, arrows 1, and remove. Remove the cover of the cargo area side wall. Another bulb is located behind the cargo area side wall, arrow 2.
Mobility Replacing components License plate lamps 5-watt bulb, C 5 W Push the lamp to the left in the catch of the lamp housing using the screwdriver, ar‐ row 1. Squeeze the clips, arrows, and remove the bulb holder. Pull off the bulb and replace it. Insert the new bulb and bulb holder in re‐...
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Mobility Replacing components ▷ Mount the compact wheel, refer to Lower the compact wheel with the lifting page 251. handle. ▷ Tighten the lug bolts, refer to page 252. ▷ Drive with the compact wheel, refer to page 250. Removing the compact wheel The screw fitting of the compact wheel is lo‐...
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Mobility Replacing components Jacking up vehicle reduced track stability on braking, extended braking distance, and altered self-steering characteristics in the limit range. In conjunction with winter tires, these characteristics are more pronounced.◀ Only mount one compact wheel Only one compact wheel may be mounted.
Mobility Replacing components Mount the new wheel. tions and that any associated Check Control messages are no longer displayed. Screw in at least two bolts crosswise. Screw in the remaining lug bolts. Charging the battery Fully tighten all lug bolts in a diagonal pat‐ tern.
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Mobility Replacing components In interior Lights up yellow: the battery charge level is very low, the battery is old, or it is not securely connected. Charge the battery by taking a long drive or us‐ ing an external charger. If the indicators appear again, have the battery checked as soon as possible.
Mobility Breakdown assistance Breakdown assistance Vehicle equipment This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected special equipment or the country version.
Mobility Breakdown assistance Preparation Connecting jumper cables Check whether the battery of the other ve‐ Connecting order hicle has a voltage of 12 volts and approxi‐ Connect the jumper cables in the correct mately the same capacitance in Ah. This in‐ order;...
The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried Body ground: in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the MINI. Tow fitting, information on use ▷ Use only the tow fitting provided with the vehicle and screw it all the way in.
Mobility Breakdown assistance Towing with a tow bar Light towing vehicle The towing vehicle must not be lighter than your vehicle, or it will not be possible to control vehicle response.◀ Correctly attach the tow bar Only secure the tow bar on the tow fit‐ tings;...
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Mobility Breakdown assistance Towing with a tow truck Have the MINI transported with a tow truck with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed. Do not lift the vehicle Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or body and chassis parts;...
Steam jets or high-pressure washers Before driving into the car wash, check whether When using steam jets or high-pressure the system is suitable for your MINI. Note the washers, hold them a sufficient distance away following points: and use a maximum temperature of ▷...
Hand car wash The manufacturer recommends using cleaning and care products from MINI, since these have If washing the vehicle by hand, use copious been tested and approved. quantities of water and car shampoo if neces‐...
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Particles of dust and road grime chafe in pores MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: rear spoiler and folds, and lead to increased wear and pre‐ mature degradation of the leather surface.
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Mobility Care Light-alloy wheels combination with a suitable interior cleaner. Follow the instructions on the container. When cleaning the wheels on the vehicle, only Clean the upholstery material down to the use a neutral wheel rim cleaner with a pH value seams using large sweeping motions.
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Mobility Care Ensure that the floor mats are securely fastened again when they are returned after being re‐ moved, such as for cleaning.◀ Floor mats can be removed for cleaning. If they are very dirty, clean with a microfiber cloth and water or an interior cleaner. To pre‐ vent matting of the carpet, rub back and forth in the direction of travel only.
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At a glance Controls Driving tips Navigation Entertainment Communication Mobility Reference Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 919 017 - II/13...
Reference Technical data Technical data Vehicle equipment describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected This chapter describes all series equipment as special equipment or the country version. This well as country-specific and special equipment also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐...
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Reference Technical data Dimensions MINI Coupe Cooper Cooper S John Cooper Works Vehicle height without roof an‐ 54.3/1,378 54.5/1,384 54.5/1,385 tenna Track width, front 57.4/1,459 57.2/1,453 57.2/1,453 Vehicle width with exterior mir‐ 74.5/1,892 74.5/1,892 74.5/1,892 rors Track width, rear 57.8/1,467 57.5/1,461...
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66.3/1,683 66.3/1,683 66.3/1,683 mirrors Wheelbase 97.1/2,467 97.1/2,467 97.1/2,467 Vehicle length 146.8/3,728 147/3,734 148/3,758 All dimensions in in/mm. Smallest turning radius dia.: 35 ft 10 in/10.7 m. MINI Roadster Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 919 017 - II/13...
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Reference Technical data Cooper Cooper S John Cooper Works Vehicle height without roof an‐ 54.5/1,384 54.7/1,390 54.8/1,391 tenna Track width, front 57.4/1,459 57.2/1,453 57.2/1,453 Vehicle width with exterior mir‐ 74.5/1,892 74.5/1,892 74.5/1,892 rors Track width, rear 57.8/1,467 57.5/1,461 57.5/1,461 Vehicle width without exterior 66.3/1,683 66.3/1,683 66.3/1,683...
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Reference Technical data MINI Convertible Cooper Cooper S John Cooper Works Vehicle height without roof an‐ 55.7/1,414 55.7/1,414 55.7/1,414 tenna Track width, front 57.4/1,459 57.2/1,453 57.2/1,453 Vehicle width with exterior mir‐ 75.3/1,913 75.3/1,913 75.3/1,913 rors Track width, rear 57.8/1,467 57.5/1,461 57.5/1,461...
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All dimensions in in/mm. Smallest turning radius dia.: 35 ft 10 in/10.7 m. Weights Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight. MINI Coupe Cooper Cooper S John Cooper Works Curb weight, road ready, with maximum special equipment...
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Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 1,488/675 1,466/665 1,488/675 Cargo area capacity cu ft/ 8.5/240 8.5/240 8.5/240 liter MINI Convertible Cooper Cooper S John Cooper Works Curb weight, road ready, with maximum special equipment Manual transmission lbs/kg 2,701/1,225 2,811/1,275 2,822/1,280 Automatic transmission...
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Reference Technical data Capacities Notes Fuel tank US gal/liters Approx. 13.2/50 Fuel quality, refer to page Including reserve of US gal/liters Approx. 2.1/8 Window washer system US qt/liters Approx. 4.8/4.5 Details, refer to page With headlamp washer sys‐ Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 919 017 - II/13...
Reference Short commands for voice activation system Short commands for voice activation system Vehicle equipment To have the available spoken instructions read out loud: ›Voice commands‹ This chapter describes all series equipment as The following short commands apply to vehi‐ well as country-specific and special equipment cles equipped with a voice activation system.
Reference Short commands for voice activation system Vehicle information Computer Function Command Open the computer. ›Onboard info‹ Open the trip computer. ›Trip computer‹ Vehicle Function Command Open the vehicle information. ›Vehicle info‹ Open the vehicle status. ›Vehicle status‹ Navigation General information Function Command Navigation menu.
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Reference Short commands for voice activation system Function Command Switch off the spoken instruction. ›Switch off voice instructions‹ Display the address book. ›Address book‹ Display the most recent destinations. ›Last destinations‹ Open the traffic bulletins. ›Traffic Info‹ Special destinations. ›Points of interest‹ Function Command Display the map.
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Reference Short commands for voice activation system Radio Function Command Open a frequency. ›Frequency ... megahertz‹ e.g., 93.5 megahertz or frequency 93.5 Open the radio. ›Radio‹ Open the FM stations. ›F M‹ Open the manual search. ›Manual‹ Select a frequency range. ›Select frequency‹...
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Reference Short commands for voice activation system CD/multimedia CD drive Function Command Select a track. ›Track ...‹ e.g., track 5 ›C D track ...‹ e. g., CD track 5 Play back a CD. ›C D on‹ Select a CD. ›Select C D‹ Select a CD and track.
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Reference Short commands for voice activation system Function Command List of messages. ›Messages‹ Open the Bluetooth devices. ›Bluetooth‹ Office Function Command Open the Office menu. ›Office‹ Display Office Today. ›Current office‹ Display the contacts. ›Contacts‹ Display the messages. ›Messages‹ Display the calendar. ›Calendar‹...
Reference Everything from A to Z Everything from A to Z Index Announcement, navigation, AUX-IN port refer to Spoken instruc‐ Average fuel consumption Average fuel consumption ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tions – Setting the units Antifreeze, washer fluid Average speed Acoustic signal, refer to Check Antilock Brake System, Average speed, refer to Com‐...
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Combination switch, refer to Brakes, service require‐ sole Turn signal/high beams/ ments Central locking headlamp flasher Brake system, MINI mainte‐ – Comfort Access Combination switch, refer to – From the inside nance system Washer/wiper system – From the outside Braking, notes...
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Reference Everything from A to Z Cooling function, switching on Directional indicators, refer to Dynamic destination guid‐ and off Turn signals ance Cooling, maximum Displacement, refer to Engine Dynamic Stability Control Cornering Brake Control, data Display lighting, refer to In‐ Dynamic Traction Control Corrosion on brake discs strument lighting...
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Reference Everything from A to Z Engine oil, filling capacity Fastening safety belts, refer to Front passenger airbags, de‐ Engine oil, MINI maintenance Safety belts activating system Fault messages, refer to Check FTM Flat Tire Monitor Engine oil types, alterna‐...
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Reference Everything from A to Z Initializing House number, entering for – Refer to Setting the time and navigation date Halogen headlamps, bulb re‐ Hydraulic brake assistant Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor placement Hand car wash, care Instrument cluster, refer to Hands-free microphone Displays Hazard warning system...
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Manual activation MINI Connected Lock buttons on doors, refer – Tailgate MINI Homepage to Locking Manual air distribu‐ MINI Internet page Locking tion 109, MINI maintenance sys‐ – From the inside Manual convertible top – From the outside Manual mode, automatic MINI Mobility System –...
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109, Overheating of engine, refer Pressure, tires Navigation system to Coolant temperature Pressure warning, tires – Destination entry by Profile depth, refer to Mini‐ voice mum tread depth Neck restraints, refer to Head Profile, tires restraints Pairing, mobile...
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Reference Everything from A to Z Rear fog lamps, indicator Reverse gear, manual trans‐ Seat heating lamp mission Seats – Adjusting Rear lamps, refer to Tail Road, avoiding – Heating lamps Road detour – Sitting safely Rear spoiler Roadside Assistance Selector lever, automatic Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐...
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Reference Everything from A to Z Short commands, voice acti‐ Steering wheel Temperature, coolant, refer to vation Steering wheel Coolant temperature – Shift paddles Temperature display Side airbags Steering wheel, adjusting – External temperature Side windows, refer to Win‐ – External temperature warn‐ Steering wheel lock dows Stopping, engine...
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Reference Everything from A to Z Torque, refer to Engine Volume, setting data Towing another vehicle Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ Towing, being towed UTQG Units Town/city, navigation Warning and indicator – Average fuel consump‐ Tow-starting lamps tion TPM, refer to Tire Pressure Warning messages, refer to –...
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Reference Everything from A to Z Windshield wiper, refer to Washer/wiper system Winter storage, care Winter tires Winter tires – Setting the speed limit Winter tires, tread Wiper blades, care Wiper blades, changing Wiper fluid Word match concept, naviga‐ tion Your individual vehicle –...
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