sensor MINI COOPER 2003 Owners Manual

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OPENING AND CLOSING – FROM OUTSIDETo turn off tilt alarm sensor* and
interior protection* Press button 2 again directly after locking.
For more on the tilt alarm sensor and inte-
rior protection, see page 32.Non-MINI systemsExternal systems or devices may cause local
interference in the functions of the remote
control.
In this case, use the master key to unlock
the door lock.
Via the door lock
Do not lock the vehicle if there are
passengers still inside, because they
cannot unlock the doors.<
1. One turn of the key in the driver&#39;s
door lock unlocks the driver&#39;s door only
2. Turning the key a second time unlocks
the other door, the tailgate and the fuel
filler door.
You can have this function activated/
deactivated by your MINI Dealer.<
If the vehicle has been properly locked, the
hazard warning system flashes once.
When the vehicle is unlocked, the hazard
warning system does not react.
Manual operation – in the event of electrical malfunction –
Turn the key to the extreme left or right to
unlock/lock the door.Convenience operationYou can also open the power windows and
the sliding/tilt sunroof via the door lock.
With the door closed, hold the key in the
unlock position.
You can have this function activated/
deactivated by your MINI Dealer.<
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ALARM SYSTEM
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The concept
The alarm system reacts if:
>A door, the bonnet or the tailgate is
opened
>There is any movement inside the vehicle
– interior motion sensor
>There is a change in the tilt angle of the
vehicle, e. g. during attempts to steal
wheels or tow away the vehicle
>There is interruption of the battery volt-
age.
Depending on the country-specific version,
the alarm system signals unauthorized
entry or tampering in different ways:
>Acoustic alarm for 30 seconds
>Turning on the hazard warning flashers
for approx. five minutes.
To arm and disarm the alarm systemWhen the vehicle is locked or unlocked via
the driver&#39;s door lock or with the remote
control, the alarm system is also simulta-
neously armed or disarmed.
The interior motion and tilt alarm sensors
are also activated with the closing action.
The alarm system cannot be armed if
the driver&#39;s door is not properly
closed.
In some country-specific versions the alarm
system can only be operated with the
remote control.
Unlocking these vehicles with the key trig-
gers the alarm.
To stop the alarm:
Press button 1 – unlock –
or
turn the ignition key to position 1.<
Indicator lampAlarm system:
>Indicator lamp in the wiper system lever
changes after 10 seconds from fast blink-
ing to constant flashing:
The system is activated
>Indicator lamp does not react:
Doors, bonnet or tailgate are not prop-
erly closed.
Even if these are not closed any more,
the alarm system is activated and
secures the remaining part of the vehi-
cle. If everything is closed, the indicator
lamp changes after 10 seconds from fast
blinking to constant flashing
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ALARM SYSTEM
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>Indicator lamp goes out when the sys-
tem is disarmed:
No tampering with your vehicle has been
detected
>Indicator lamp continues to flash at a
slow rate after the system is disarmed:
Your vehicle has been tampered with.
The indicator lamp will not go out until
the ignition key is turned in the ignition
lock or the alarm system is re-armed.
Interior motion sensor:
>Indicator lamp does not react:
Doors or tailgate are not properly closed
>Indicator lamp flashes constantly:
Only driver/passenger window and slid-
ing/tilt sunroof is open.
Interior motion sensor is not activated.
Alarm system is armed
>Indicator lamp is lit somewhat longer
and then flashes constantly:
Window and/or sliding/tilt sunroof were
closed after the system was armed:
interior motion sensor is not activated.
Avoiding unwanted alarm The tilt alarm and interior motion sensors
may be turned off at the same time. This
will prevent unwanted alarms, e.g. in
duplex garages or when on car transport
trains:
Lock the vehicle twice – activating:
Press button 2 of the remote control twice
in succession, see page 25
or
lock with the key twice, see page 25.
The indicator lamp goes from fast blinking
to regular blinking. After approx. ten sec-
onds the indicator lamp changes to con-
stant flashing. The tilt alarm and interior
motion sensors are deactivated until the
system is disarmed.
Interior motion sensorTransmitter and receiver of the interior
motion sensor system are found under a
cover in the vehicle roof.
For the interior motion sensor to function
properly, the windows, sliding/tilt sunroof
and doors must be closed.
Turn off the interior motion sensor – see
previous column – if
>children or animals remain in the vehicle
>windows or the sliding/tilt sunroof
remain open.
The tilt alarm and interior motion
sensors are inadvertently turned off if
the convenience closing of windows and
sliding/tilt sunroof is interrupted in the
first 10 seconds and then restarted. The
alarm must then be disarmed and reacti-
vated.<
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LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES WASHER/WIPER SYSTEM Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) installed
behind translucent lenses serve as the light
source for many of the controls and dis-
plays in your vehicle. These light-emitting
diodes are related to conventional lasers,
and legislation defines them as light-emit-
ting diodes, Class 1.
Do not remove the protective lens
and avoid staring directly at the unfil-
tered beam for several hours, as inflamma-
tion of the iris could result.<
0Wipers parked
1Intermittent operation or rain sensor
2Normal wiper speed
3Fast wiper speed
4Brief wipe
5Clean windshield and headlampsIntermittent operation – Not on vehicles with rain sensor –
The interval time for the wipers is depen-
dent on the vehicle speed.
Rain sensor*The rain sensor is located on the wind-
shield, directly in front of the interior rear-
view mirror.
When the rain sensor is activated, the
windshield wipers are automatically con-
trolled depending on the amount of water
or snow landing on the windshield.
To activate the rain sensor:
From ignition key position 1:
Lever in position 1.
The wipers move across the windshield
once.
To deactivate the rain sensor:
Put lever in position 0.
Switch the rain sensor off when pass-
ing through an automatic car wash.
Failure to do so could result in damage
caused by undesired wiper activation.<
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WASHER/WIPER SYSTEMNormal wiper speedThe wiper speed is automatically set to
interval operation when the car is stopped.
Not on vehicles with rain sensor.
You can have this function activated/
deactivated by your MINI Dealer.<Fast wiper speedWhen the vehicle is stationary, the wipers
switch automatically to normal wiper
speed.
Not on vehicles with rain sensor.
You can have this function activated/
deactivated by your MINI Dealer.<
Cleaning windshield and headlamps*The system sprays washer fluid against the
windshield. The wipers are automatically
activated for a brief period.
When the vehicle lighting is on, the head-
lamps are also cleaned at appropriate inter-
vals.
Do not use the washers if there is any
danger that the fluid will freeze on
the windshield. If you do so, your vision
could be obscured. For this reason, use an
antifreeze agent, see page 94.
Do not use the washers when the reservoir
is empty, since this could cause damage to
the washing pump.<Heated windshield washer jets*The windshield washer jets are heated
automatically when the ignition key is in
position 2.
Rear window wiper6Intermittent operation:
Turn the cap to position 6.
The rear window wiper moves across the
window a number of times before
switching to intermittent operationCleaning the rear window7Intermittent operation:
Turn the cap to position 7 and hold in
place
8In lever position 0:
Turn the cap to position 8 and hold in
place
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FLAT TIRE MONITORThe conceptThe tire inflation pressure is determined
from the signals of the ABS sensors.
The system provides an alert whenever the
tire inflation pressure drops below the
pressure in any other tire. RequirementSo that the system can &#34;familiarize&#34; itself
with the correct inflation pressure, please
do the following:
1. Check the tire inflation pressure in all
tires
2. Compare them with the inflation pres-
sure table, see page 86, and adjust the
pressures if necessary
3. Initialize the system.
Check the tire inflation pressure reg-
ularly and correct it if necessary, see
page 85.<
Flat tire
The indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster informs you by flash-
ing when the tire inflation pressure
of a tire deviates from the &#34;learned&#34; values.
In addition, an acoustic signal is sounded.
>Vehicles with Run Flat tires, see notes on
pages 85, 88, 116
>Vehicles with normal tires, see notes on
pages 85, 112.
The Flat Tire Monitor cannot alert you
to severe and sudden tire damage
caused by external factors. Another factor
which the Flat Tire Monitor does not recog-
nize is the balanced and very gradual pres-
sure loss that takes place in all tires over an
extended period of time.<
MalfunctionsAs long as there is still a malfunction, the
yellow indicator lamp on the instrument
cluster will stay lit up.
The indicator lamp also lights up in the
event of a system malfunction.
Please contact your MINI Dealer in these
cases.
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PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC)*The conceptThe PDC assists you when you back into a
parking space. A signal tone tells you the
current distance to an object behind your
vehicle. To do this, four ultrasonic sensors
in the rear bumper measure the distance to
the nearest object.
The sensors on each side have a range of
approx. 2 ft / 60 cm, the middle sensors
one of approx. 5 ft / 1.5 m.
The system starts to operate automatically
about one second after you select reverse
with the ignition key in position 2.
Wait for this one second before you
drive backwards.<
PDC is deactivated when you shift away
from Reverse.
You can have a signal tone set by your
MINI Dealer as a confirmation that
PDC has been activated.<
Acoustical signalsThe distance to an object is indicated by a
tone sounding at intervals. As the distance
between vehicle and object decreases, the
intervals between the tones become
shorter. A continuous tone indicates the
presence of an object less than 8 in / 20 cm
away.
The warning signal is canceled after
approx. three seconds if the distance to the
object remains constant during this time,
for instance if you are moving parallel to a
wall.
System malfunctions will be indicated by a
continuous high-pitched tone when the
system is activated the first time. Please
have your MINI Dealer resolve the problem.Volume controlThe volume of the Park Distance Control
signal can be adjusted from level 1 – soft –
to level 6 – loud.
The volume can be set by your MINI
Dealer.<
Even with PDC, final responsibility for
estimating the distance between the
vehicle and any objects always remains
with the driver.
Even when sensors are involved, there is a
blind spot in which objects cannot be de-
tected. Recognition of some objects can be
beyond the limits of physical ultrasonic
measurement, for example with towing
bars or hitches or with thin or wedge-
shaped objects. Moreover, low objects that
have already been detected – such as a curb
edge – can disappear out of the range of
the sensors before a continuous tone
sounds.
Loud sources of sound outside and inside
your vehicle can drown the PDC signal
tone.<
Keep the sensors clean and free of ice
or snow in order to ensure that they
will continue to operate effectively.
Do not apply high pressure spray to the
sensors for a prolonged period of time.
Always maintain a distance which is
greater than 4 in / 10 cm.<
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
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1Air onto the windshield and onto the
side windows
2Air for the upper body area72
3Air for the front and rear footwells
4Rear window defroster and windshield
heating715Interior temperature sensor – please
keep clear and unobstructed
6Recirculated air mode71
7Air conditioner68
8Automatic air distribution and supply71
9Switching the automatic climate control
on/off7110 Temperature71
11 Display for temperature and air
supply71
12 Blower for air supply71
13 Defrosting and demisting the wind-
shield and side windows69
14 Individual air distribution72
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FUEL SPECIFICATIONS ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)The engine uses lead-free gasoline only.
Required fuel:
>Premium Unleaded Gasoline,
min. 91 AKI.
AKI = Anti Knock Index.
Do not use leaded fuels. The use of
leaded fuels will cause permanent
damage to the emissions-control system&#39;s
oxygen sensor and the catalytic con-
verter.<
The concept The ABS keeps the wheels from locking
while braking, thereby enhancing active
driving safety.
ABS also includes Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD).Braking with ABSTo achieve optimal performance from ABS
when reacting to critical situations, you
should apply maximum pressure to the
brake pedal – panic stop.
Since the vehicle remains maneuverable,
you can still go around any obstacles with
the smallest possible steering movements.
Pulsation of the brake pedal in conjunction
with the sound of hydraulic regulation indi-
cates to you that you are driving at the limit
and reminds you to readapt your vehicle&#39;s
speed to road surface conditions.
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD)The system regulates the brake force distri-
bution between the front and rear axles. In
order to avoid an over-braking of the rear
wheels in certain situations, the EBD per-
manently monitors the slip values and reg-
ulates the slip on the rear axle depending
on that of the front axle.
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CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLESuitable car-care products
Use the cleaning and car-care prod-
ucts available at your MINI Dealer.<
Washing your vehicle You can wash your new MINI from the out-
set in automatic car washes. Preference
should be for cloth car washes. If, due to
lack of availability, brush car washes must
be used, modern systems with soft brushes
should be given preference.
When using steam cleaners or high-
pressure cleaners, maintain sufficient
distance to the vehicle and do not exceed a
maximum temperature of 140 7 / 60 6.
If the jet is too close or the pressure is too
high, this can lead to damage or initial
damage that can develop into more serious
damage. Water that enters vehicle compo-
nents can lead to damage over the long
term.<
After washing the vehicle, apply the
brakes briefly to dry them, otherwise
water can reduce braking efficiency over
the short term and the brake rotors can cor-
rode.<
Switch the rain sensor off when pass-
ing through an automatic car wash,
see page 54. Failure to do so could result in
damage caused by undesired wiper activa-
tion.<
Rod antenna
If necessary, for example before
entering a car wash or a garage with
elevator ramp, remove the rod antenna.
To do so, grip the rod antenna at the base
and unscrew it from the antenna foot by
turning it to the left.<
Headlamps
When cleaning the headlamps,
please observe the following: do not
rub them dry, and never use abrasives or
strong solvents. Remove dirt and contami-
nation – such as insects – by soaking with
shampoo and then rinsing with plenty of
water. Always use a deicer spray to remove
accumulated ice and snow – never use a
scraper.<
Vehicle paintwork Regular care contributes greatly to driving
safety and value retention.
Environmental influences varying from one
region to the next can affect the vehicle
paintwork. Please base the frequency and
scope of car care on these various influ-
ences.Care of upholstery Depressions that come about on the uphol-
stery material of the seats in daily use can
be brushed out using a slightly damp brush
against the grain.
The fact that velour lays down is not a qual-
ity defect, but rather is inevitable in the
case of home textiles or clothing materials.
In the case of strong sunlight and longer
parking periods, cover the seats or all win-
dows to prevent discoloration.
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