set clock MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE 2009 Owners Manual
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Cockpit
12
Displays
1Tachometer52
with indicator and warning lamps13
2Display for
>Clock52
>Outside temperature52
>Current vehicle speed52
>Indicator and warning lamps13
3Resetting the trip odometer524Display for
>Position of automatic transmission
*45
>Computer
*53
>Date of next scheduled service, and 
remaining distance to be driven57
>Odometer and trip odometer52
>Initializing the Flat Tire Monitor
*65
>Resetting the Tire Pressure Monitor
*67
>Settings and information55
>Personal Profile settings18
5Instrument lighting76
6Speedometer
with indicator and warning lamps13
7Fuel gauge53
8Radio display, refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
9Radio, refer to separate Owner's Manual 
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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 unlocked19
>Automatic locking of the vehicle23
>Triple turn signal activation47
>Settings for the displays on the onboard 
monitor, in the speedometer and in the 
tachometer.
>12h/24h mode of the clock, refer to For-
mats and units of measure56
>Date format, refer to Formats and units 
of measure56
>Units of measure for fuel consumption, 
distance covered/remaining distances 
and temperature, refer to Formats and 
units of measure56
>Light settings:
>Pathway lighting73
>Daytime running lamps74
>Automatic climate control
*: AUTO program, 
activating/deactivating cooling function and 
automatic recirculated-air control, setting 
temperature, air flow rate and 
distribution80
>Entertainment:
>Audio volume, refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
>Speed-dependent volume, refer to sepa-
rate Owner's Manual
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
>Tailgate
>Fuel filler door
Operating from outside
>Via the remote control
>Via the door lock
*
>In cars with convenient 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, page24.
Operating from inside
Button for central locking system, page22.
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 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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Everything under control
Odometer, outside 
temperature display, 
clock
1Outside temperature display and clock or 
current speed
2Odometer and trip odometer
3Resetting the trip odometer
Units of measure
Select the respective units of measure, miles or 
km for the odometer as well as 7 or 6 for the 
outside temperature, page56.
Outside temperature display, time
Setting the time, refer to page59.
Outside temperature warning
When the displayed temperature sinks to 
approx. +377/+36, a signal sounds and a 
warning lamp lights up. There is an increased 
risk of black ice.
Black ice can also form at temperatures 
above +377/+36. You should therefore 
drive carefully on bridges and shaded roads, for 
example, otherwise there is an increased risk of 
an accident.<
Current vehicle speed
To have the current speed shown in the upper 
display otherwise serving for the outside tem-
perature display and clock.1.Press the button in the turn indicator lever 
repeatedly until the current speed appears 
in the lower display.
2.Wait for the speed display to automatically 
move to the upper display.
The outside temperature then appears in the 
lower display.
Odometer and trip odometer
Resetting the trip odometer
With the ignition switched on, press knob 3 in 
the tachometer.
When the vehicle is parked
To display the time, outside temperature and 
odometer briefly after the key is removed from 
the ignition lock:
Press knob 3 in the tachometer.
Tachometer
Never operate the engine with the needle in the 
red overspeed zone of the gauge. In this range, 
the fuel supply is interrupted to protect the 
engine.
Coolant temperature
A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and 
therefore the engine, becomes too hot. 
Check coolant level, refer to page115. 
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Current fuel consumption
Displays the current fuel consumption to allow 
you to see whether your current driving style is 
conducive to fuel economy with minimum 
exhaust emissions.
Average speed
Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine 
switched off are not included in the calculations 
of average speed.
To reset average speed: press the button in the 
turn indicator lever for approx. 2 seconds.
Current vehicle speed
To have the current speed shown in the upper 
display otherwise serving for the outside tem-
perature display and clock.
1.Press the button in the turn indicator lever 
repeatedly until the current speed appears 
in the lower display.
2.Wait for the speed display to automatically 
move to the upper display.
The outside temperature then appears in the 
lower display of the computer.
Always Open Timer*
If driving the MINI Convertible with its soft top 
down, the driving times are displayed digitally 
on the tachometer.
The following driving times are displayed:
>"Trip": actual driving time
>Total driving time
Reset "Trip" display: push button on turn signal 
lever or "Resetting the trip odometer" for 
approx. 2 seconds, refer to page12.
Similar to Always Open Timer
The Always Open Timer measures the time while 
driving with the soft top down.
1LED hour display
2Minute dispaly 
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More information on the MINI Maintenance Sys-
tem can be found on page117.
Clock
Setting the time
To set the 12h/24h mode, refer to Formats and 
units of measure on page56.
1.Briefly press the button in the turn indicator 
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis-
played.
2.Press and hold the button until the display 
changes.
3.Briefly press the button repeatedly until the 
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
4.Press and hold the button until the display 
changes.
5.Press the button to set the hours.
6.Wait for the display to change to minutes.
7.Press the button to set the minutes.8.Wait for the display to change.
The settings are stored.Date
Setting the date
To set the dd/mm or mm/dd date format, refer 
to Formats and units of measure on page56.
1.Briefly press the button in the turn indicator 
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis-
played.
2.Press and hold the button until the display 
changes.
3.Briefly press the button repeatedly until the 
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
4.Press and hold the button until the display 
changes.
5.Press the button to set the day of the month. 
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Bottle holders, refer to Cup 
holders87
Brake Assist63
Brake fluid, refer to Service 
requirements57
Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs127
Brake pads, breaking in90
Brake rotors91
– brakes90
– breaking in90
Brake system90
– breaking in90
– disc brakes91
– MINI Maintenance 
System117
Brakes
– ABS63
– breaking in90
– MINI Maintenance 
System117
– parking brake45
– service requirements57
Brakes, refer to Braking 
safely91
Breakdown service, refer to 
Roadside Assistance134
Break-in period90
Breaking in the clutch90
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps 
and bulbs123
Button for starting the 
engine43
Buttons on the steering 
wheel11
C
California Proposition 65 
warning5
Can holders, refer to Cup 
holders87
Capacities156
Car battery, refer to Vehicle 
battery132
Car care119
Car key, refer to Keys/remote 
controls18Car phone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest85
– refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
Car wash91
Car wash, care119
Car washes119
Care119
– Car washes119
– Car-care products119
– CD/DVD drives122
– High-pressure washers120
– internal121
– Leather121
– Manual washing120
– Upholstery and fabrics121
– Windows120
– Wiper blades120
Cargo area
– capacity155
Cargo bay92
– convenient access26
– cover92
– lamp76
– opening from outside23
Cargo bay, expanding92
Cargo bay lamp76
Cargo bay lid, refer to 
Tailgate23
Cargo loading94
– securing cargo95
– stowing cargo94
– vehicle92
Cargo, securing95
Carpets, care121
Catalytic converter, refer to 
Hot exhaust system90
Center armrest85
Center brake lamp127
Center console, refer to 
Around the center 
console14
Central locking system19
– convenient access26
– from inside22
– from outside19
Changing bulbs
123
Changing wheels129Chassis number, refer to 
Engine compartment114
Check Control60
Child's seats40
Child-restraint fixing system 
LATCH41
Child-restraint systems40
Chock, folding
– space-saver spare tire130
Chrome parts, care121
Chrome parts, refer to 
Care119
Cigarette lighter87
Cleaning headlamps49
– washer fluid50
Clock52
– 12h/24h mode56
– setting time59
Closing
– from inside22
– from outside19
Clothes hooks87
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the 
engine44
Comfort access
– what to observe before 
entering a car wash27
Comfort access, refer to 
Convenient access26
Comfort area, refer to Around 
the center console14
Compartment for remote 
control, refer to Ignition 
lock43
Computer53
Condensation, refer to When 
the vehicle is parked91
Condition Based Service 
CBS117
Configuring settings, refer to 
Personal Profile18
Confirmation signals for 
vehicle locking/unlocking20
Connecting vacuum cleaner, 
refer to Connecting electrical 
appliances87
Consumption indicator
– average fuel consumption53 
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From A to Z
160
Consumption, refer to Average 
fuel consumption53
Control Display
– settings55
Controls and displays10
Convenience operation
– convertible top22
Convenience start, refer to 
Starting the engine44
Convenient access26
– replacing the battery27
Convenient operation
– windows20
Convertible top29
Coolant115
– checking level115
– filling115
Coolant temperature52
Cooling fluid, refer to 
Coolant115
Cooling, maximum81
Copyright2
Cruising range53
Cup holders87
Curb weight, refer to 
Weights155
Current fuel consumption54
D
Dashboard instruments, refer 
to Displays12
Dashboard lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting76
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit10
Data152
– capacities156
– dimensions153
– engine152
– weights155
Date
– setting59
Daytime running lamps74
DBC Dynamic Brake Control, 
refer to Brake assist63
Deactivating front passenger 
airbags71
Deadlocking, refer to 
Locking20Defect
– door lock22
– fuel filler door100
Defogging windows80,82
Defrost position, refer to 
Defrosting windows80,82
Defrosting windows80,82
Defrosting windows and 
removing condensation
– air conditioner80
– automatic climate control82
Differential, breaking in90
Digital clock52
Dimensions153
Dipstick, engine oil114
Directional indicators, refer to 
Turn signals47
Displacement, refer to Engine 
data152
Display lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting76
Displays12
– instrument combination12
Displays and controls10
Displays, care122
Disposal
– of coolant115
– remote control battery27
– vehicle battery132
Distance remaining to service, 
refer to Service 
requirements57
Distance warning, refer to Park 
Distance Control PDC62
Diving stability control 
systems62
Door key, refer to Integrated 
key/remote control18
Door lock22
Door lock, confirmation 
signals20
Doors, manual operation22
DOT Quality Grades109
Drinks holders, refer to Cup 
holders87
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill 
Start Assist64
Driving dynamics control, refer 
to Sport button64Driving lamps, refer to Parking 
lamps/low beams73
Driving notes90
Driving off on inclines, refer to 
Hill Start Assist64
Driving through water91
Driving tips, refer to Driving 
notes90
Dry air, refer to Cooling 
function82
DTC Dynamic Traction Control 
DTC63
Dynamic Brake Control DBC, 
refer to Brake assist63
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC63
Dynamic Traction Control63
E
Electric power windows
– initializing29
Electrical malfunction
– convertible top32
– door lock22
– fuel filler door100
– trunk lid24
Electronic brake-force 
distribution63
Electronic Stability Program 
ESP, refer to Dynamic 
Stability Control DSC63
Emergency operation, refer to 
Manual operation
– convertible top32
– door lock22
– fuel filler door100
– transmission lock, automatic 
transmission47
– trunk lid24
Emergency services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance134 
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Rubber parts, care121
Runflat System Component 
RSC, refer to Run-Flat 
Tires111
Run-Flat Tires111
– flat tire66
– new tires111
– tire inflation pressure102
– winter tires112
Runflat Tyres, refer to Run-Flat 
Tires111
S
Safety belts37
– damage38
– indicator lamp37
– reminder37
– sitting safely34
Safety belts, care122
Safety systems
– airbags70
– Antilock Brake System 
ABS63
– Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC63
– safety belts37
Safety tires, refer to Run-Flat 
Tires111
Screw thread for tow 
fitting136
Seat adjustment
– mechanical35
Seats34
– adjusting the seats35
– heating37
– sitting safely34
Securing the vehicle
– from inside22
– from outside19
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic46
Selector lever lock
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic, refer to 
Shiftlock46
– overriding manually47Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic46
Service car, refer to Roadside 
Assistance134
Service data in the remote 
control117
Service Interval Display, refer 
to Condition Based Service 
CBS117
Service, refer to Roadside 
Assistance134
Service requirement display, 
refer to Condition Based 
Service CBS117
Service requirements57
Settings
– clock, 12h/24h mode56
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic46
– manual transmission45
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission, refer 
to Changing selector lever 
positions46
Side airbags70
Side turn signal indicator
– replacing bulb126
Side windows, refer to 
Windows28
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely34
– airbags34
– safety belts34
– with head restraint34
Size, refer to Dimensions153
Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Glass sunroof, 
electric27
Slipstream deflector, refer to 
Wind deflector33
Slot for remote control43
Smokers' package, refer to 
Ashtray87
Snap-in adapter, refer to 
Center armrest storage 
compartment85
Snow chains112Socket for Onboard Diagnosis 
OBD117
Socket, refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances87
Space-saver spare tire
– changing tires129
– inflation pressure102
Spare wheel, refer to Space-
saver spare tire129
Special oils, refer to Approved 
engine oils115
Speed152
– with winter tires112
Speed control, refer to Cruise 
control50
Speedometer12
Split rear backrest, refer to
Through-loading system93
Split rear seat backrest, refer to 
Expanding the cargo bay92
Sport button64
Stability control, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems62
Start/stop button43
– starting the engine44
– switching off the engine44
Starting assistance, refer to 
Jump starting134
Starting, refer to Starting the 
engine44
Starting the engine
– start/stop button43
Start-off assistance, refer to
– DSC63
– Hill Start Assist64
Status of this Owner's Manual 
at time of printing4
Steering wheel39
– adjustment39
– buttons on steering wheel11
– lock43
– shift paddles
46
Steptronic, refer to Automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic45
Storage area
– cargo bay92