MINI Convertible 2018 Owner's Manual

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

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

General
information
The following devices can be connected:'

Storage
compartmentsVehicle
features
and
op

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

Rear
In front of the rear seats.
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Cargo
areaVehicle
features
and
op

how this reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
Load
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.
Stowing
and
securing
cargo
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3.Push the handles outward to lock theconvertible top.4.Check that the convertible top is locked.
Lashing
eyes
in
the
cargo
area
To secure the cargo there are two lashing eyes
in the cargo area.
Attach load securing aids, such as lashing
straps, retaining straps, draw straps or cargo
nets, to the lashing eyes in the cargo area.
Storage
space
under
cargo
floor
panel
Located under the cargo floor panel on the right side is a trough for the onboard vehicletool kit.
Fold the right side of the cargo floor panel up~ ward to remove the onboard vehicle tool kit.
Enlarging
the
cargo
area
Concept
The cargo area can be enlarged as follows:'