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TRANSPORTING CHILDREN SAFELYChild seat securityAll of the rear belt retractors and the front
passenger's safety belt can be locked for
mounting and securing child-restraint
systems.
Information regarding this is located near
the buckle latch of each safety belt.
To lock the belt Pull the entire length of the belt from the
belt retractor. Allow the reel to retract the
belt somewhat and engage the buckle,
then tighten the belt against the child-res-
traint system.
The retraction mechanism is now locked. To unlock the belt Release the buckle, remove the child-
restraint system and allow the belt retrac-
tor to reel the belt completely in.
LATCH child-restraint systemOpen the cover.
The illustration is an example showing the
mounts for the LATCH, Lower Anchors and
Tethers for CHildren, child-restraint moun-
ting system at the right rear.
The system is also available at the left rear
position.
Canadian models only:
The LATCH anchorage points are identified
by buttons, see illustration.
Always follow all manufacturer's
instructions and observe all safety
precautions when installing the LATCH
child-restraint system.<
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PARKING LAMPS/LOW BEAMS SIGNAL/HEADLAMP FLASHER Switching on the parking lampsTurn to the first position. The front, rear
and side vehicle lighting is switched on.
Parking light on one side, see following
column.Switching on the low beamsTurn to the second position. With the low
beams on and with the ignition switched
off, only the parking lamps will remain on."Follow me home" lampsIf you switch off the engine with the low
beams on, and then switch off the low
beams, they remain lit for a set length of
time.
You can have this function set by
your MINI Dealer.<
Switching on the standing lampsFor parking, you can activate lights on one
side of the vehicle. Observe local laws.
In ignition key position 0:
Move the lever into the relevant turn signal
indicator position."Lights on" warningIf the lights have not been switched off and
the ignition key is in position 0, an acoustic
signal sounds for a few seconds when you
open the driver's door to remind you that
the lights have not been switched off.Daytime driving lamps*If you desire, the light switch can be left in
the second position:
When the ignition is switched off, the
external lighting is also switched off.
You can have this function set by
your MINI Dealer.<
1Turn signal indicator – green indicator
lamps and periodic clicking sound from
the relay
2High beams/Headlamp flasher – blue
indicator lampTo signal brieflyPress the lever up to but not beyond the
point of resistance.
If the blinking of the indicator lamp
and the clicking from the relay are
both faster than normal: one of the turn
signal indicators has failed.<
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CRUISE CONTROL
*
To cancel the cruise control
When the system is activated, press
button 2.
The indicator lamp stays lit.
You can use the cruise control again as
required.
In addition, cruise control is canceled auto-
matically
>when the brakes are applied
>when you apply pressure to the clutch
pedal, or when you move the CVT selec-
tor lever from D to P, N or R
>or if the cruise speed is either exceeded
or not met for an extended length of
time, for example if you press the accel-
erator pedal and exceed the stored
speed.
To continue cruise controlPress button 1.
The vehicle accelerates to and maintains
the last speed stored. If you turn the igni-
tion key to position 0, the stored speed is
deleted and the system is deactivated.To deactivate the systemPress button 2 repeatedly until the indica-
tor lamp goes out.
The stored speed is cleared.
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EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
140
turn signal indicators108
xenon lamps107
Lashing eyes75
LATCH
child seat fastening
system43
identification43
Leather care101
LED light-emitting diodes54
Length131
License plate lamp
bulb replacement110
Lifting handle, space-saver
spare tire112
Light-alloy wheels100
Lighting
cargo area lamps53
"Lights on" warning52
Liquid sealant
filling119
Load securing devices75
Loading75
Loading cargo75
Low beams52,107
Lug bolts114
Luggage compartment
see Cargo area
Luggage compartment cover,
see Cargo area cover74
Luggage compartment lamps,
see Cargo area lamps111 Luggage rack,
see Roof-mounted luggage
rack76
Lumbar support35
M
M+S tires89
Maintenance60,98
Maintenance System98
Manual operation
driver's door25
sliding/tilt sunroof30
tailgate27
Manual transmission48
Manufacturer6
Master key
initialization22
with remote control22
Mechanical key22
MINI Maintenance System98
MINI manufacturer6
MINI Mobility System
compressor120
liquid sealant119
on-board tools118
Mirror heater39
Mirrors39
Modifications, technical103
Multifunction steering
wheel19
Multifunction switch52 N
Navigation system, see
separate Owner's
Manual14
Non-smoker's equipment
package, see Cigarette lighter
socket73
Nozzles69,72
Nylon rope126
O
OBD interface socket102
Odometer58
Oil94
additives95
consumption94
dipstick94
High Performance Synthetic
Oil96
level15
pressure15
recommended grades of
oil95
viscosities96
Oil change intervals, see Service
and Warranty Booklet for US
models, or Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Oil service60
Old batteries122 On-board tool kit106
On-board tools112,118
Opening
from inside26
from outside23
Outside temperature
display61
P
Park Distance Control
(PDC)66
Parking brake16,47
Parking lamps52
bulb replacement108
Parking lamps/Low beams52
Parking vehicle81
Particle filter69,72
PDC (Park Distance
Control)66
Phillips screwdriver118
Plastic100
Pollen69,72
Power output17,130
Power supply 12 V73
Power windows
electric power windows28
initialize28
Pressure, tires85,115,120
Pushing/Towing126
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