center console MINI Hardtop 4 Door 2016 Owner's Manual
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All around the center console1Hazard warning system  214Intelligent Safety  902Radio  1513Glove compartment   1294Climate control  1155PDC Park Distance Control   108DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol   97Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/off   49Auto Start/Stop function   516Steptronic transmission selector lever   58
Manual transmission selector lever   587Parking brake  538Driving Dynamics Control   99Seite 16AT A GLANCECockpit16
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Settings are stored automatically after approxi‐
mately 10 seconds.
Sun visor
Glare shield
Fold the sun visor down or up.
Vanity mirror
A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor be‐
hind a cover. When the cover is opened, the
mirror lighting switches on.
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 cupholder.
Lighter WARNING
Contact with hot heating elements or the
hot socket of the cigarette lighter can cause
burns. Flammable materials can ignite if the
cigarette lighter falls down or is held against
the respective objects. There is risk of fire and
injuries. Hold the cigarette lighter on its handle.
Make sure that children do not use the ciga‐
rette lighter and do not burn themselves, e.g.
by carrying the remote control along when ex‐
iting the vehicle. ◀
CAUTION
If metal objects fall into the socket, they
can cause a short circuit. There is risk of prop‐
erty damage. Replace the cigarette lighter or
socket cover again after using the socket. ◀
Push in the lighter.
The lighter can be removed as
soon as it pops back out.
Connecting electrical de‐ vices
Information CAUTION
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery
can work with high voltages and currents,
which means that the 12V on-board network
can be overloaded or damaged. There is risk of
property damage. Only connect battery charg‐
ers for the vehicle battery to the starting aid
terminals in the engine compartment. ◀
CAUTION
If metal objects fall into the socket, they
can cause a short circuit. There is risk of prop‐
erty damage. Replace the cigarette lighter or
socket cover again after using the socket. ◀
WARNING
Devices and cables in the unfolding area
of the airbags, e.g. portable navigation devices,
etc., can hinder the unfolding of the airbag or
be thrown around in the car's interior when un‐
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devices and cables are not in the airbag's area
of unfolding. ◀
Sockets Sockets can be used for the running electrical
devices with the engine running or with the ig‐
nition switched on. 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.
In the center console
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.
In the trunk
The socket is located on the right side in the
trunk.
USB interface
The concept
Connection for USB devices with music files.
Information Observe the following when connecting:▷Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.▷Do not connect devices such as fans or
lights to the USB interface.▷Do not connect any USB hard drives or USB
hubs.▷Do not use the USB interface for recharging
external devices.
Overview
The USB interface is located in the front of the
center console.
Cargo area
Cargo cover
General information When the tailgate is opened, the cargo cover is
raised.
Information WARNING
Loose objects in the car's interior can be
thrown into the car's interior while driving, e.g.
in the event of an accident or during braking
and evasive maneuvers. There is risk of injuries.
Secure loose objects in the car's interior. ◀
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Storage compartmentsVehicle features and op‐
tions
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. The respectively applicable country provi‐
sions must be observed when using the respec‐
tive features and systems.
Information WARNING
Loose objects in the car's interior can be
thrown into the car's interior while driving, e.g.
in the event of an accident or during braking
and evasive maneuvers. There is risk of injuries.
Secure loose objects in the car's interior. ◀
CAUTION
Anti-slip pads such as anti-slip mats can
damage the dashboard. There is risk of prop‐
erty damage. Do not use anti-slip pads. ◀
Overview
The following storage compartments are avail‐
able in the vehicle interior:▷Storage compartment in front of the cu‐
pholders.▷Storage tray in the center console.▷Glove compartment on the front passenger
side.▷Storage compartment in the center arm‐
rest.▷Compartments in the doors.▷Pockets on the backrests of the front seats.
Glove compartment
Information WARNING
Folded open, the glove compartment
protrudes in the car's interior. Objects in the
glove compartment can be thrown into the
car's interior while driving, e.g. in the event of
an accident or during braking and evasive ma‐
neuvers. There is risk of injuries. Always close
the glove compartment immediately after us‐
ing it. ◀
Opening
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove compartment switches
on.
Closing Fold up the cover.
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Compartments in the
doors
WARNING
Breakable object, e.g. glass bottle, can
break in the event of an accident. Broken glass
can be scattered in the car's interior. There is
risk of injuries. Do not stow any breakable ob‐
jects in the car's interior. ◀
Center armrest The center armrest contains a storage compart‐
ment.
Opening
Press button, arrow 1, and open center arm
rest upward, arrow 2.
Adjusting the height
Press button, arrow 1, and swing center arm
rest upward or downward into the desired
height, arrow 2.
Cupholders
Information WARNING
Unsuitable containers in the cup holder
and hot beverages can damage the cup holder
and increase the risk of injuries in the event of
an accident. There is risk of injuries or risk of
property damage. Use light-weight, unbreaka‐
ble, and sealable containers. Do not transport
hot beverages. Do not force objects into the
cup holder. ◀
Front
In the center console.
Rear
On 3-door models: in front of the rear seats and
in the and in the side armrests.
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MultimediaExternal devices
The concept Various external devices can be connected to
the vehicle. Sound is played back through the
vehicle loudspeakers. The system can be oper‐
ated via the radio, depending on how the ex‐
ternal device is connected to the vehicle.SymbolMeaning AUX-IN port. USB audio interface.
Overview
1Change waveband2Opening the main menu3Menu level back4Selecting menu items▷Turn: highlight the menu item in the
display or adjust the value.▷Press: select the highlighted menu item
or store the setting.5Open the options for the respective menu6Programmable memory buttons7"Media": open the menu8"Radio": open the menu9Changing the trackAUX-IN port
Overview
For connecting audio devices, e.g., MP3 play‐
ers. Sound is played back on the vehicle loud‐
speakers.
Recommendation: use medium tone and vol‐
ume settings on the audio device. The sound
relies on the quality of the audio files.
Connecting
The AUX-In port is located at the front of the
center console.
Connect the headphones or the line-out con‐
nector of the device to the AUX-in port.
Playback
1.Connect the audio device, switch it on and
select a track on the audio device.2.  "Media"3."AUX"
Volume
The volume of the sound output depends on
the audio device. If this volume differs mark‐
edly from the volume of the other audio sour‐
ces, we recommend adjusting the volume.
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C
California Proposition 65 Warning  7 
Camera-based cruise con‐ trol  101 
Camera lenses, care  223 
Can holder, see Cu‐ pholder  130 
Car battery  212 
Car care products  221 
Care, displays  223 
Care, vehicle  221 
Cargo area  126 
Cargo area, adapting size  131 
Cargo area, enlarging  127 
Cargo area lid  27 
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments  131 
Cargo cover  126 
Cargo, securing  140 
Cargo straps, securing cargo  140 
Car key, see Remote con‐ trol  22 
Carpet, care  223 
Car wash  220 
Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust system  137 
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice  200  
Center armrest  130 
Center console  16 
Central instrument cluster, LED ring  73 
Central locking system  26 
Changes, technical, refer to Own Safety  7 
Changing parts  202 
Changing the station  152 
Changing wheels  210 
Changing wheels/tires  186 
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number  9 
Check Control  63 Checking the oil level elec‐
tronically  195 
Children, seating position  45 
Children, transporting safely  45 
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem  45 
Child restraint fixing system LATCH  47 
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting  46 
Child safety locks  48 
Child seat, mounting  46 
Child seats  45 
Chrome parts, care  222 
Chrono package, cockpit  74 
Cigarette lighter  125 
Cleaning, displays  223 
Climate control  115, 117  
Clock  67 
Closing/opening via door lock  26 
Closing/opening with remote control  24 
Clothes hooks  131 
Coasting  145 
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting  145 
Coasting with idling en‐ gine  145 
Combination switch, see Turn signals  54 
Combi switch, see wiper sys‐ tem  55 
Comfort Access  28 
Compartments in the doors  130 
Compass  123 
Compressor  188 
Condensation on win‐ dows  119 
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle  138  
Condition Based Service CBS  200 
Confirmation signal  30 Control systems, driving stabil‐
ity  97 
Convenient opening  24 
Coolant  198 
Cooling function  116, 118  
Cooling, maximum  118 
Cooling system  198 
Cornering lamp  78 
Corrosion on brake discs  138 
Cosmetic mirror  125 
Courtesy lamps during unlock‐ ing  24 
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked  25 
Cruise control  106 
Cruise control, active  101 
Cruising range  67 
Cupholder  130 
Current fuel consumption  68 
D
Damage, tires  186 
Damping control, dynamic  99 
Data, technical  226 
Date  67 
Date, radio  73 
Date, setting on radio  73 
Daytime running lights  78 
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows  116 
Defrosting, see Windows, de‐ frosting  119 
Defrosting the windows  116 
Dehumidifying, air  116, 118  
Digital clock  67 
Digital compass  123 
Digital radio  153 
Dimensions  226 
Dimmable exterior mirrors  43 
Dimmable interior rearview mirror  43 
Direction indicator, see Turn signals  54 
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