date MINI COOPER 2012 Owners Manual

AT A GLANCECockpit
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Displays
1Tachometer 54
with indicator and warning lamps 13
2 Display for
>Current vehicle speed 54
> Indicator and warning lamps 13
3 Resetting the trip odometer 54
4 Display for
>Position of automatic transmission 46
> Computer 55
> Date of next scheduled service, and
remaining distance to be driven 59
> Odometer and trip odometer 54
> Initializing the Fl at Tire Monitor 67
> Resetting the Tire Pressure Monitor 69
> Settings and information 56
> Personal Prof ile settings22 5
Instrument lighting 78
6 Speedometer
with indicator and warning lamps 13
7 Fuel gauge 54
8 Radio display
9 Radio 16
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Opening and closingCONTROLS
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Personal Profile settings
For more information on specific settings, refer
to the specified pages.
> Response of the central locking system
when the car is being unlocked 23
> Automatic locking of the vehicle 27
> Triple turn signal activation 49
> Settings for the displays in the speedometer
and tachometer:
>12 h/24 h mode of the clock, refer to
Formats and units of measure 58
> Date format, refer to Formats and units
of measure 58
> Units of measure for fuel consumption,
distance covered/re maining distances
and temperature, refer to Formats and
units of measure 58
> Light settings:
>Pathway lighting 76
> Daytime running lights 76
> Automatic climate control: activating/deac-
tivating the AUTO program, setting the tem-
perature, air volume and air distribution 82
> Entertainment:
>Most recent ente rtainment source
> Radio MINI Boost CD:
Setting the volume 104
Setting the tone 105
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system is ready for operation
whenever the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and
releases the locks on the following:
>Doors
> MINI: tailgate
> MINI Clubman: Split Rear Barn Doors
> Fuel filler flap
Operating from outside
>Via the remote control
> Using the door lock
> In cars with Comfor t Access, via the door
handles on the driver's and passenger's
sides
The anti-theft system is also operated at the
same time. It prevents the doors from being
unlocked using the lock buttons or door han-
dles. The remote control can also be used to
switch on/off the welcome lamps and interior
lamps. The alarm system is also activated or
deactivated, page 29.
Operating from inside
Button for central locking system, page 26.
In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the
central locking system unlocks automatically. In
addition, the hazard warning flashers and inte-
rior lamps come on.
Opening and closing:
from outside
Persons or animals in a parked vehicle
could lock the doors from the inside. Take
the key with you when you leave the vehicle so
that the vehicle can be opened from the out-
side. <
Using the remote control
Unlocking
Press the button.
The welcome lamps and interior lamps come on.
Unlocking mode
You can also set which parts of the car are
unlocked. The setting is stored for the remote
control in use.
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Controls overviewCONTROLS
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1.Press the button in the turn signal indicator
as often as necessary until "SET/INFO" is
displayed.
2. Press and hold the butt on until the display
changes.
3. Press the button as of ten as necessary until
the symbol and "SET" are displayed.
4. Press and hold the butt on until the display
changes.
5. Press the button as of ten as necessary until
"RESET" is displayed.
6. Press and hold the butt on until the display
changes to the first setting.
The settings are reset.In Radio MINI Boost CD
Settings
You can set the radio individually:
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Press the button.
> "DIST"
Change units of measurement for dis-
tance.
> "LANG"
Select language for display text.
> "CONSMP"
Change units of measurement for
average consumption.
> "TEMP"
Change units of measurement for exter-
nal temperature.
3. Select desired menu item and press button.
Service requirements
The remaining driving dist ance and the date of
the next scheduled service are briefly displayed
immediately after you start the engine or switch
on the ignition.
The extent of service work required can be
read out from the remo te control by your
MINI dealer. <
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CONTROLSControls overview
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Displaying vehicle check
For certain maintenance operations, you can
view the respective distance remaining or due
date individually in the tachometer.
1.Switch on the ignition, refer to page 44.
2. Press the button in the turn signal indicator
as often as necessary until "SET/INFO" is
displayed.
3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
4. Press the button repeatedly until the corre-
sponding symbol and "SERVICE- INFO" are
displayed.
5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6. Press the button to display the individual
service items, refer to the following informa-
tion.
Possible displays
1 Button for selecting information
SymbolFunction
Engine oil
Front brakes
Rear brakes
Road worthiness test
Vehicle check
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Controls overviewCONTROLS
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More information on the MINI Maintenance
System can be found on page 147.
Clock
Setting the time
Radio MINI Boost CD:
1.Press the MENU button.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the button.
4. Select the desired menu item, "FORMAT",
"HRS" or "MIN", and then press the button.
5. Turn the knob on the right to set values.
6. Press the knob on the right to store values.
7. Press the button to exit setting
values.
Date
Setting date
Radio MINI Boost CD:
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the button.
4. Select the desired menu item "DD", "MM" or
"YY".
5. Turn the knob on the right to set values.
6. Press the knob on the right to store values.
7. Press the button to exit setting
values.
Check Control
The concept
The Check Control monitors vehicle functions
and alerts you to any malfunctions in the
systems monitored. Check Control messages
involve indicator or warning lamps in the
displays and, in some circumstances, an acoustic
signal.
Indicator and warning lamps can light up in
various combinations and colors in the indicator
areas 1 and 2.
Brake fluid
Exit display
57
Next setting or item of
information 58
SymbolFunction
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Radio MINI Boost CDENTERTAINMENT
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Connecting an external device, refer to
page111.
To adjust the volume of an external audio device
to the radio:
1. Press the MODEbutton.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the button.
4. Select the desired volume and press the
knob on the right.
Setting tone controls
You can select between the following settings:
>Bass: bass adjustment.
> Treble: treble adjustment.
> Balance: volume distribution left/right.
> Fader: volume distri bution front/back.
The tone settings are set for all audio sources at
once.
Setting the bass, treble and balance
1. Press the button.
2. Select the desired tone setting and press the
knob on the right.
3. Select the desired volume and press the
knob on the right.
Resetting tone settings
The tone settings are reset to the middle values.
1.Press the button.
2. Press the button.
Time
Setting the time, date and time format
You can set the time, date and time format, refer
to page61.
Radio
Your radio is designed for the reception of FM
and AM signals.
Listening to the radio
1.Switch on the radio, refer to page 104.
2. If necessary, press the MODEbutton.
3. Press the button.
4. Press the corresponding button as
often as necessary until the desired wave-
length band is selected.
> AM: AM and AMA
> FM: FM1/FM2 and FMA
Selecting a station
The setting is stored for the remote control in
use.
Next station
Press the … button.
The next available st ation is selected.
Selecting stations by changing the
frequency
1. Press the button.
2. Press the button each time to enter a
desired frequency.
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COMMUNICATIONSTelephone
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Telephone
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or coun try version. This also
applies to safety relate d functions and systems.
Overview
The concept
Mobile phones can be connected to the vehicle
through Bluetooth.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth® SIG, Inc.
Your MINI is equipped with a mobile phone
preparation package. Af ter a suitable mobile
phone is paired with the vehicle once, the
mobile phone can be controlled via the radio,
the buttons on the steering wheel, and by voice.
It may be necessary for some functions to be
activated by the mobile phone provider.
Only make entries when traffic conditions
permit. Do not hold the mobile phone in
your hand while you are driving; use the hands-
free system instead. If you do not observe this
precaution, your being distracted can endanger
vehicle occupants and other road users. <
Snap-in adapter
The snap-in adapter, refer to page124, makes it
possible to:
> Accommodate the mobile phone.
> Recharge its battery.
> Connect it to an exte rnal antenna of the
vehicle.
This assures a better network connection
and constant sound quality. A mobile phone that is connected to the vehicle
should not be operated via the mobile phone
keypad; otherwise, ma
lfunctions may occur.
Suitable mobile phones
Precise information as to which mobile phones
are supported by the hands-free device can be
found at www.mini.com/connectivity.
Notes
Do not expose your mobile phone to extreme
ambient conditions, for example, very high tem-
peratures; otherwise, fu nctions on your mobile
phone may not work. Follow the operating
instructions for yo ur mobile phone.
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COMMUNICATIONSTelephone
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Dialing a phone number stored in a list
To select an entry and establish a connection:
1.Press the MENU button.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the desired button to select
one of the four lists.
4. Turn the right rotary knob to select an entry
and press the right rotary knob to dial the
phone number.
Deleting an individual entry
1.Select the desired entry from the list.
2. Press the button.
Displaying call duration
To display the duration during a call:
Press the button.
Hands-free system
General information
Calls being conducted using the hands-free
system can be continued using the mobile
phone and vice versa.
From the mobile phone to the hands-
free system
Calls that have been initiated from outside the
Bluetooth range of the ve hicle can be continued
using the hands-free system if the ignition is
switched on.
Depending on the mobile phone, the call is
automatically switched to hands-free mode.
If the switch does not occur automatically, then
follow the instructions that appear on the
display of the mobile phone, also refer to the
Owner's Manual for the mobile phone.
From hands-free system to mobile
phone
Calls being conducted using the hands-free
system can also be cont inued using the mobile
phone if so desired, de pending on the mobile
phone.
At this point, follow the instructions that appear
on the display of the mobile phone, also refer to
the Owner's Manual for the mobile phone.
MINI contact
When the ignition is on, several dealer phone
numbers can be displayed.
> "Road Assist": Roadsi de service, if you
require assistance in th e event of a flat tire.
> "Service": MINI dealer, for example if you
need to make a service appointment.
> "Cust Relat": MINI Hotline for information
about your vehicle.
Displaying phone numbers
1.Press the MENU button.
2. Press the button.
3. Turn the right rotary knob until the desired
phone number is displayed.
Snap-in adapter
The concept
The snap-in adapter makes it possible to do the
following:
>Accommodate the mobile phone.
> Recharge its battery.
> Connect to the outside antenna of the
vehicle.
This assures a better network connection
and constant sound quality.
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MOBILITYWheels and tires
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Winter tires
When winter tires wear down past a tread depth
of 0.16 in/4 mm, they become perceptibly less
suitable for winter conditions. In the interest of
safety, new tires should be installed.
Minimum tread depth
Wear indicators in the base of the tread groove
are distributed around the tire's circumference;
the letters TWI, for Tread Wear Indicator, on the
tire's sidewalls identify tires that incorporate
these wear indicators. When tire tread is worn
down to the level of the wear indicators, the
remaining tread dept h is 0.063 in/1.6 mm.
Tire damage
Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces, as
well as debris, curbs, and other obstacles can
cause serious damage to wheels, tires, and
suspension parts. This is more likely to occur
with low-profile tire s, which provide less
cushioning between the wheel and the road. Be
careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your
speed, especially if your vehicle is equipped with
low-profile tires.
Unusual vibrations encountered during normal
vehicle operation can indicate tire failure or
some other vehicle defect . This can, for exam-
ple, be caused by drivin g over curbs. The same
applies to any other abnormal road behavior,
such as pulling severely to the right or left.
In these cases, reduce speed immediately
and have wheels and tires thoroughly
checked. To do so, drive carefully to the nearest
MINI dealer or a specialized tire shop that has
specially trained personnel working in accor- dance with the specifications of the MINI manu-
facturer. If necessary, have the vehicle towed
there.
Otherwise, tire damage can be extremely
dangerous for vehicle occupants and other road
users.
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Tire age
The manufacturing date of tires is contained in
the tire coding:
DOT ... 1012 means that the tire was manu-
factured during the 10th week of 2012.
For various reasons, such as the development of
brittleness, the manufacturer of your MINI
recommends tire replac ement after no more
than 6 years, regardless of the actual wear of the
tires.
Run-flat tires
The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle
with the letters RSC on the sidewall.
Run-flat tires comprise a conditionally self-
supporting tire and a spec ial rim. The reinforce-
ment in the sidewalls ensures that the tire can
continue to be used subject to certain restric-
tions, even if depressurized.
For information on continuing to drive with a flat
tire, refer to Indication of a flat tire, page 67.
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MaintenanceMOBILITY
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Maintenance
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or count ry version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.
MINI Maintenance System
The MINI Maintenance System will remind you
of necessary maintenance measures and by
doing so, will assist you in maintaining the traffic
and operating safety of your vehicle.
If and when you come to sell your MINI, a
comprehensive record of servicing will prove
a significant benefit.
Condition Based Service CBS
Sensors and special algori thms take the different
driving conditions of your MINI into account.
Condition Based Service uses this to determine
the current and future se rvice requirements. By
letting you define a service and maintenance
regimen that reflects your own individual
requirements, the system builds the basis for
trouble-free driving.
In the tachometer, you can have the remaining
times or distances for selected maintenance
tasks and any legally prescribed dates displayed,
page 59.
Service data in the remote control
Your vehicle continuously stores service-
requirement info rmation in the remote control
while you are driving. Your MINI dealer can read
out this data from the remote control unit, and
propose an optimized maintenance approach.
Whenever you take your car in for servicing you
should therefore hand your MINI dealer the
remote control unit that you last used.
Make sure that the date in the tachometer
is always set correctly, page 61; otherwise,
the effectiveness of Condition Based Service CBS
is not assured. <
Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian
models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet for US models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models for
additional information on service requirements.
The manufacturer of the MINI recom-
mends that you have service and repair
operations performed at your MINI dealer.
Take the time to ensure that these service
procedures are confirmed by entries in your
vehicle's Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service
Guide Booklet for Canadian models. These
entries verify that your vehicle has received the
specified regula r maintenance.<
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