belt MINI 3 door 2013 User Guide

NoteThe engine is not switched off automatically in
the following situations:▷The external temperature is high and auto‐
matic climate control is running.▷The passenger compartment has not yet
been heated or cooled to the required
level.▷The engine is not yet at operating tempera‐
ture.▷The wheels are at a sharp angle or the
steering wheel is being turned.▷After driving in reverse.▷Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
matic climate control is switched on.▷The vehicle battery charge is very low.▷The engine compartment lid is unlocked.▷The parking assistant is activated.▷Stop-and-go traffic.▷Gear selector lever in selector lever posi‐
tioned in or M/S or in drive mode R.
Starting the engine
The engine starts automatically under the fol‐
lowing conditions:
▷Manual transmission:
The clutch pedal is pressed.▷Automatic transmission:
By releasing the brake pedal.
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
Safety mode
After the engine switches off automatically, it
will not start again automatically if any one of
the following conditions are met.
▷The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and
the driver's door is open.▷The hood was unlocked.
Some indicator lamps light up for varying
lengths of time.
The engine can only be started via the Start/
Stop button.
Note
Even if driving away was not intended, the de‐
activated engine starts up automatically in the
following situations:▷Excessive warming of the passenger com‐
partment when the cooling function is
switched on.▷The steering wheel is turned.▷Automatic transmission: the drive mode is
changed from D to R or M/S or into selector
lever position N.▷Automatic transmission: the selector lever
position is changed from P to N, or into
drive mode D, R or M/S.▷The vehicle begins rolling.▷Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
matic climate control is switched on.▷The vehicle battery charge is very low.▷Excessive cooling of the passenger com‐
partment when the heating is switched on.▷Manual transmission: low brake vacuum
pressure; this can occur, for example, if the
brake pedal is depressed a number of times
in succession.
Activating/deactivating the system
manually
Using the button
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SymbolFunction or systemHigh beamsHigh-beam AssistantParking lamps, headlamp controlVehicle detection, Active Cruise Con‐
trol: collision warning.Cruise controlDSC Dynamic Stability ControlDSC Dynamic Stability Control is deac‐
tivated or DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐
trol is activatedTire Pressure Monitor
Flat Tire MonitorSafety beltsAirbag systemSteering systemEngine functionsParking brake.
Brake system.In Canadian models
Parking brake.
Brake system.SymbolFunction or systemABS Antilock Brake SystemABS Antilock Brake System in Cana‐
dian modelsAt least one Check Control message is
displayed or is stored (symbol in dis‐
play)
Text messages
Text messages in combination with a symbol in
the instrument cluster explain a Check Control
message and the meaning of the indicator and
warning lamps.
Supplementary text messages Additional information, such as on the cause of
a fault or the required action, can be called up
via Check Control.
The supplementary text of urgent messages is
automatically displayed on the radio display.
To view the entire text line for line: turn the
right-hand knob on the radio.
Hiding Check Control messages
Press the onboard computer button on the turn
signal lever.
▷Some Check Control messages are dis‐
played continuously and are not cleared
until the malfunction is eliminated. If sev‐
eral malfunctions occur at once, the mes‐
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SafetyVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipmentis also described that is not available in a vehi‐
cle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Airbags
1Front airbag, driver2Front airbag, front passenger3Head airbag4Side airbag5Knee airbagsFront airbags
Front airbags help protect the driver and front
passenger by responding to frontal impacts in
which safety belts alone cannot provide ade‐
quate restraint.
Side airbags
In a lateral impact, the side airbag supports the
side of the body in the chest and lap area.Head airbags
In a lateral impact, the head airbag supports
the head.
Knee airbag
The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal
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Protective action
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐
tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end
collisions.
Information on how to ensure the opti‐
mal protective effect of the airbags▷Keep at a distance from the airbags.▷Always grasp the steering wheel on the
steering wheel rim, holding your hands at
the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to
keep the danger of injury to your hands or
arms as low as possible if the airbag is trig‐
gered.▷There should be no people, animals, or ob‐
jects between an airbag and a person.▷Do not use the cover of the front airbag on
the front passenger side as a storage area.▷Keep the dashboard and window on the
front passenger side clear, i.e., do not cover
with adhesive labels or coverings, and do
not attach holders such as for navigation in‐
struments and mobile phones.▷Make sure that the front passenger is sitting
correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and legs
in the footwell; otherwise, leg injuries can
occur if the front airbag is triggered.▷Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or
other objects on the front passenger seat
that are not approved specifically for seats
with integrated side airbags.▷Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as
jackets, over the backrests.▷Make sure that occupants keep their heads
away from the side airbag and do not rest
against the head airbag; otherwise, injuries
can occur if the airbags are triggered.▷Do not remove the airbag restraint system.▷Do not remove the steering wheel.▷Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐
bag cover panels, cover them or modify
them in any way.▷Never modify either the individual compo‐
nents or the wiring in the airbag system.
This also applies to steering wheel covers,
the dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars
and the sides of the headliner. ◀
Even when all instructions are followed closely,
injury from contact with the airbags cannot be
ruled out in certain situations.
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to
short-term and, in most cases, temporary hear‐
ing impairment in sensitive individuals.
In the case of a malfunction, deactivation
and after triggering of the airbags
Do not touch the individual components imme‐
diately after the system has been triggered;
otherwise, there is the danger of burns.
Only have the airbags checked, repaired or dis‐
mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by
the service center or a workshop that has the
necessary authorization for handling explo‐
sives.
Non-professional attempts to service the sys‐
tem could lead to failure in an emergency or
undesired triggering of the airbag, either of
which could result in injury. ◀
Warnings and information on the airbags are
also found on the sun visors.
Functional readiness of the airbag
system
When the ignition is switched on, thewarning lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up briefly and thereby indicates
the operational readiness of the entire airbag
system and the belt tensioner.
Airbag system malfunctioning
▷Warning lamp does not come on when the
ignition is turned on.▷The warning lamp lights up continuously.Seite 72ControlsSafety72
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2.Pull the cargo cover out of the brackets on
the left and right.
Installing cargo cover
1.Slide the cover forward horizontally into the
two side brackets until it audibly latches.2.Attach the left and right retaining straps at
the tailgate.
Enlarging the cargo area
General information
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding
down the rear seat backrest.
The rear seat backrest is divided into two parts
at a ratio of 60 to 40. The backrest of the right
seat is connected to the backrest center sec‐
tion.
Hints Danger of pinching
Before folding down the rear seat back‐
rests, ensure that the area of movement of the
backrests is clear. Ensure that no one is located
in or reaches into the area of movement of the
rear seat backrests. Otherwise, injury or dam‐
age may result. ◀
Push the headrests down, before the
backrests are folded down
Before folding down the rear seat backrests,
make sure that the corresponding headrest is
pushed all the way down; otherwise, damage
may result. ◀
Folding down backrest
The rear seat backrests can be folded downfrom the front or from the cargo area.
Before the backrest is folded down, hook the
corresponding safety belt into the safety belt
on the side.
Pull the release upward and fold the backrest
toward the front.
Folding back the backrest Ensure that the lock is securely engaged
When folding back the backrest, make
sure that it securely locks in place. When this
happens the red warning field on the seat dis‐
appears. If the backrest is not properly en‐
gaged, transported cargo could enter the pas‐
senger compartment during braking or evasive
maneuvers and endanger the vehicle occu‐
pants. ◀
Fold up the backrest and press it into the latch.
Make sure that the safety belt is not pinched.
Adjusting the backrest tilt To transport bulky items, the cargo area can be
expanded by setting the backrests at a steeper
angle.
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The greater the weight of the occupants, the
less cargo that can be transported.
Stowing cargo▷Cover sharp edges and corners on the
cargo.▷Heavy cargo: stow as far forward as possi‐
ble, directly behind and at the bottom of
the rear passenger seat backrests.▷Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not
occupied, secure each of the outer safety
belts in the opposite buckle.▷If necessary, fold down the rear backrests
to stow cargo.▷Do not stack cargo above the top edge of
the backrests.
Securing cargo
Lashing eyes in the cargo area
Without storage compartment package: to se‐
cure the cargo there are two lashing eyes, ar‐
row 1, in the cargo area.
With storage compartment package: to secure
the cargo there are six lashing eyes, arrows 1
and 2, in the cargo area.
Securing cargo
▷Smaller and lighter items: secure with re‐
taining straps or with draw straps.▷Larger and heavy objects: secure with
cargo straps.
Attach the cargo straps, retaining straps or
draw straps to the lashing eyes in the cargo
area.
Securing cargo
Always position and secure the cargo as
described above; otherwise, it can endanger
the car's occupants if sudden braking or swerv‐
ing becomes necessary.
Heavy or hard objects should not be carried
loose inside the car; otherwise, they could be
thrown around as a result of hard braking, sud‐
den swerves, etc., and endanger the occu‐
pants. ◀
Roof-mounted luggage
rack
Note Installation only possible with roof rack.
Roof racks are available as special accessories.
Securing Follow the installation instructions of the roof
rack.
Loading Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained
for tilting and opening the glass sunroof.
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of gravity when loaded, they have a major effect
on vehicle handling and steering response.
Therefore, note the following when loading and driving:
▷Do not exceed the approved roof/axle
loads and the approved gross vehicle
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ToneVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehi‐
cle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
General information
The sound settings are stored for the remote
control currently in use.
Treble, bass, balance,
and fader
General information▷"Treble": treble adjustment.▷"Bass": depth adjustment.▷"Balance": left/right volume distribution.▷"Fader": front/rear volume distribution.
Adjusting treble, bass, balance, and
fader
1. Press the button2. "Settings", "Radio" or
"Multimedia"3."Tone"4.Select the desired tone settings.5.Set the desired value.Volume
General information▷"Speed volume": speed-dependent volume
control.▷"PDC": volume of the PDC signal compared
to the entertainment sound output.▷"Gong": volume of the signal, such as the
safety belt reminder, compared to the en‐
tertainment sound output.▷"Microphone": volume of the microphone
during a phone call.▷"Loudspeak.": volume of the loudspeakers
during a phone call.
The following volumes are only stored for the
respective paired telephone:
"Microphone", "Loudspeak.".
Adjusting
1. Press the button2. "Settings", "Radio" or
"Multimedia"3."Tone"4."Volume settings"5.Select the desired volume setting.6.Set the desired value.
Resetting the tone set‐
tings
1. Press the button2. "Settings", "Radio" or
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Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Suitable care products are available from the
service center.
Upholstery material care
Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If they are very dirty, e.g., beverage stains, use
a soft sponge or microfiber cloth with a suitable
interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the ma‐
terial vigorously.
Damage from Velcro® fasteners
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or other
articles of clothing can damage the seat covers.
Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are closed. ◀
Caring for special components Light-alloy wheels
When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam
jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐
turer's instructions.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents
can destroy the protective layer of adjacent
components, such as the brake disk.
Chrome surfaces
Carefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply
of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐
ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt.
Rubber components Aside from water, treat only with rubber cleans‐
ers.When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any sili‐
con-containing car care products in order to
avoid damage or reduced noise damping.
Fine wood parts Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Plastic components
These include:▷Imitation leather surfaces.▷Headliner.▷Lamp lenses.▷Instrument cluster cover.▷Matte black spray-coated components.▷Painted parts in the interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Lightly dampen the cloth with water.
Do not soak the headliner.
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol
or solvents
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead
to surface damage. ◀
Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
Chemical cleaning
Do not clean chemically; this can destroy
the webbing. ◀
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Do not allow the reels to retract the safety belts
until they are dry.
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Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐
tem 86
ACC, Active Cruise Control 90
Acceleration Assistant, refer to
Launch Control 55
Activated-charcoal filter 109
Active cruise control, ACC 90
Additives, oil 181
Adjusting the headlamps 69
Adjustments, seats/head re‐
straints 32
Adjustments, steering
wheel 39
After washing vehicle 204
Airbags 71
Airbags, indicator/warning
light 72
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐
culated-air mode 105, 108
Air conditioner 104
Air, dehumidifying, refer to
Cooling function 105, 108
Air distribution,
manual 105, 107
Air flow, air conditioner 105
Air flow, automatic climate
control 107
Air pressure, tires 166
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐
tion 109
Alarm system 27
Alarm triggering 27
Alarm, unintentional 28
All around the center con‐
sole 14
All around the headliner 15
All around the steering
wheel 12
All-season tires, refer to Win‐
ter tires 172
Alternating-code hand-held
transmitter 111
Alternative oil types 182
Antifreeze, washer fluid 51
Antilock Brake System,
ABS 86
Anti-slip control, refer to
DSC 86
Appendix
Approved axle load 210
Approved engine oils 182
Ash tray 115
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐
tance 198
Assistance when driving
off 89
Assist system, refer to Intelli‐
gent Safety 79
AUTO intensity 107
Automatic car wash 203
Automatic climate con‐
trol 106
Automatic cruise control with
Stop & Go 90
Automatic Curb Monitor 37
Automatic deactivation, front
passenger airbags 73
Automatic headlamp con‐
trol 67
Automatic locking 27
Automatic recirculated-air
control 108
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 52
AUTO program, automatic cli‐
mate control 107
AUTO program, intensity 107
Auto Start/Stop function 46
Average fuel consumption 64
Average speed 64
Axle loads, weights 210
B
Backrest curvature, refer to
Lumbar support 33
Balance 138
Band-aids, refer to First aid
kit 198
Bar for tow-starting/
towing 201
Bass 138
Battery replacement, vehicle
battery 196
Battery, vehicle 196
Belts, safety belts 34
Beverage holder, cu‐
pholder 119
Bluetooth, refer to Hands-free
system 152
Bonus range, GREEN
mode 132
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐
pholder 119
Brake assistant 86
Brake discs, breaking in 124
Brake pads, breaking in 124
Braking, hints 125
Breakdown assistance 198
Breaking in 124
Bug light 188
Bulb replacement 187
Bulb replacement, front 188
Bulb replacement, rear 190
Bulb replacement, side 193
Bulbs and lamps 187
Button, RES 92
Button, Start/Stop 44
Bypassing, refer to Jump-
starting 198
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Safety belt reminder for driv‐
er's seat and front passenger
seat 35
Safety belts 34
Safety belts, care 205
Safety systems, airbags 71
Satellite radio 143
Saving fuel 130
Screwdriver 186
Screw thread for tow fit‐
ting 202
Sealant 173
Seat belts, refer to Safety
belts 34
Seat heating, front 34
Seating position for chil‐
dren 40
Seats 32
Select a station 139
Selecting a station man‐
ually 140
Selection list in instrument
cluster 63
Sensors, care 206
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐
tion Based Service CBS 184
Service requirements, dis‐
play 60
Service, Roadside Assis‐
tance 198
Settings and information 65
Settings, locking/unlocking 26
Settings, mirrors 37
Shifting, automatic transmis‐
sion 52
Shifting, manual transmis‐
sion 52
Shift paddles on steering
wheel 54
Side airbags 71
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 27
Sitting safely 32
Size 210
Slide/tilt glass roof 30
Snow chains 176
Socket 114
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐
nostics 184
Soot particulate filter 125
Spare fuse 197
Specified engine oil types 182
Speed, average 64
Speed limit detection, on‐
board computer 64
Speed limiter, display 61
Speed Limit Information 61
Speed limit in the com‐
puter 64
Sport automatic transmis‐
sion 54
SPORT program, Dynamic
Driving Control 88
Sport program, transmis‐
sion 53
Stability control systems 86
Start/stop, automatic func‐
tion 46
Start/Stop button 44
Start function during malfunc‐
tion 21
Starting the engine 45
Station, storing 140
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering wheel, adjusting 39
Steptronic, automatic trans‐
mission 52
Stopping the engine 45
Storage compartments 118
Storage, tires 172
Storing the vehicle 206
Summer tires, tread 170
Supplementary text mes‐
sages 58
Switch for Dynamic Driving 88
Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Symbols 6
T
Tachometer 59
Tailgate 24
Tailgate via remote control 23
Tail lamps 190
Technical changes, refer to
Safety 6
Technical data 210
Temperature, air condi‐
tioner 105
Temperature, automatic cli‐
mate control 107
Temperature display, external
temperature 59
Temperature display, setting
units 65
Temperature, engine oil 59
Terminal, starting aid 199
Text messages, supplemen‐
tary 58
Theft alarm system, refer to
Alarm system 27
Theft protection, lug
bolts 196
Thigh support 33
Tilt alarm sensor 28
Time, radio, setting time on
the radio 65
Tire damage 171
Tire identification marks 169
Tire inflation pressure 166
Tire inflation pressure moni‐
tor, refer to FTM 77
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 74
Tires, changing 171
Tire sealant 173
Tires, everything on wheels
and tires 166
Tires, run-flat tires 173
Tire tread 170
Tone settings 138
Tools 186
Total vehicle weight 210
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