alarm MINI 3 door 2013 Owner's Manual
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▷Radio: stored stations, station listened to
last, special settings.▷Assignment of the programmable memory
buttons.▷Tone settings.▷Audio source listened to last.▷Unlocking the vehicle: driver door or entire
vehicle.▷Locking the vehicle: if no door is open or af‐
ter starting off.▷Welcome lamps: On/Off.▷Triple turn signal activation: On/Off.▷Daytime running lights: On/Off.▷Language on the Radio Display▷Air conditioner/Automatic climate control:
settings.▷Park Distance Control PDC: signal tone vol‐
ume.▷Driving Dynamics Control: configuration.
Opening and closing
Using the remote control
Note Take the remote control with you
People or animals left unattended in a
parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐
side. Always take the remote control with you
when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle
can then be opened from the outside. ◀
Unlocking Press the button on the remote con‐
trol.
The vehicle is unlocked.
Welcome lamps, interior lamp and courtesy
lamps are switched on.
Depending on the equipment version and
country variant, you can set how the vehicle is
to be unlocked. Settings, refer to page 26.▷Welcome lamps, interior lamp and courtesy
lamps are switched on.▷The alarm system, refer to page 27, is dis‐
armed.
When the door is opened, the window is low‐
ered to make it easier to enter the vehicle.
Convenient opening
The remote control can be used to open the
windows and the glass sunroof after unlocking.
Press and hold the button on the re‐
mote control.
Releasing the button stops the motion.
Locking Press the button on the remote con‐
trol.
Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if
there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be
unlocked from inside without special knowl‐
edge. ◀
The alarm system, refer to page 27, is armed.
Switching on interior lamps and
courtesy lamps
Press the button on the remote control
with the vehicle locked.
If the button is pressed within 10 seconds of
when the vehicle was locked Interior motion
sensor and tilt alarm sensor of the anti-theft
warning system, refer to page 28, are
switched off. After locking, wait 10 seconds be‐
fore interior lamps and courtesy lamps are
switched on.
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Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press the button on the remote control
for at least 3 seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Unlock the tailgate Press the button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second.
The tailgate opens a little, regardless of
whether it was previously locked or unlocked.
Depending on the version and the country var‐
iant, it is possible to set whether the doors are
also unlocked. Settings, refer to page 26.
Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when
the tailgate is closed. ◀
The tailgate is locked again as soon as it is
pushed closed.
Provide edge protection
Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear
window while driving and damage the heating
wires of the rear window. Provide edge protec‐
tion. ◀
Malfunction If the vehicle can no longer be locked or un‐
locked with the remote control, the battery
may be discharged or there may be interfer‐
ence from external sources such as mobile
phones, metal objects, overhead power lines,
transmission towers, etc.
If this occurs, lock or unlock the driver's door at
the door lock using the integrated key.For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is governed
by the following:
FCC ID:▷LX8766S.▷LX8766E.▷LX8CAS.▷LX8CAS2.▷MYTCAS4.
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
▷This device may not cause harmful interfer‐
ence, and▷this device must accept any interference re‐
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
Without remote control
From the outside Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if
there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be
unlocked from inside without special knowl‐
edge. ◀
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Unlock or lock the driver's door via the door
lock using the integrated key.
To do this, unlock the cap from below with the
integrated key, arrow, and remove.
The state of the driver's door, tailgate and fuel
filler flap does not change.
Remove the key before pulling the door
handle
Before pulling the outside door handle, remove
the key to avoid damaging the paintwork and
the key. ◀
Alarm system
The alarm system is not armed if the vehicle is
locked with the integrated key.
The alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened, if the vehicle was unlocked via the
door lock. In order to terminate this alarm, un‐
lock vehicle with the remote control or switch
on the ignition, if necessary, by emergency de‐
tection of the remote control.
Via the central locking system
Press the button.
The doors and the tailgate are locked.
The fuel filler flap is not locked.
Press the button.
The doors and the tailgate are un‐
locked.
To open a door individually, pull the door
opener: the door is unlocked and opened.
In the event of an accident of corresponding
severity, the vehicle is automatically unlocked.
The hazard warning system and interior lamps
come on.
When there is an electrical defect
From the inside
Lock the doors via the door locking knobs.
Unlock and open the doors using the door un‐
locking handle.
Unlock the fuel filler flap via emergency unlock‐
ing. The state of the tailgate cannot be
changed in this case.
From the outside Lock and unlock the driver's door lock using the
integrated key.
Tailgate Opening When the tailgate is opened, make sure there is
sufficient clearance to prevent damage.▷Unlock the vehicle and press the button on
the tailgate.▷Press the button on the remote
control for approx. 1 second.
The tailgate opens somewhat.
Pull the tailgate up to open.
Depending on the version and the country var‐
iant, it is possible to set whether the doors are
also unlocked. Settings, refer to page 26.
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Tailgate
Depending on the equipment version and
country variant, this setting is not offered in
some cases.1. Press the button2. "Settings"3."Door locks"4."Tailgate"5.Select the desired function.▷"Tailgate"
Only the tailgate is unlocked.▷"Tailgate + door(s)"
The tailgate and the doors are un‐
locked.
Locking
The settings are saved in the active profile. Per‐
sonal Profile, refer to page 21.
1. Press the button2. "Settings"3."Door locks"4."Doors/key"5.Select the desired setting.▷"Lock if no door is opened"
The vehicle locks automatically after a
short period of time if a door is not
opened.▷"Lock after starting to drive"
The vehicle locks automatically after
you drive away.
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
1. Press the button2. "Settings"3."Door locks"4.Select the desired setting.▷"Flash for lock/unlock"
The unlocking is acknowledged by two
flashes, the locking by one.▷"Acoustic warning"
The unlocking is acknowledged by one
honk of the horn.
Alarm system
The concept
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm
system responds to:
▷Opening of a door, the hood or the tailgate.▷Movements in the vehicle.▷Changes in the vehicle tilt, e.g., during at‐
tempts to steal a wheel or when towing the
car.▷Interruptions in battery voltage.
The alarm system briefly indicates tampering:
▷Acoustic alarm.▷By switching on the hazard warning system.▷By flashing the daytime running lights.
Arming and disarming the alarm system
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either
with the remote control or via the Comfort Ac‐
cess at the door lock, the alarm system is
armed or disarmed at the same time.
Door lock and armed alarm system The alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened, if the vehicle is unlocked via the door
lock.
In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehicle
with the remote control or switch on the igni‐
tion, if necessary, by emergency detection of
the remote control.
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Tailgate and armed alarm systemThe tailgate can be opened with the remotecontrol even when the alarm system is armed.
Press the button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second.
Depending on the version and the country var‐
iant, it is possible to set whether the doors are
also unlocked. Settings, refer to page 26.
The tailgate is somewhat raised.
If the doors were also unlocked with the tail‐
gate, the alarm system is disarmed.
After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and
monitored again if the doors are locked. The
hazard warning system flashes once.
Panic mode You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press the button on the remote control
for at least 3 seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Indicator lamp on the interior rearview
mirror▷The indicator lamp flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
The system is armed.▷Indicator lamp flashes for 10 seconds after
locking, then flashes every 2 seconds:Doors, hood or tailgate are not correctly
closed. Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm
sensor are not active.▷The indicator lamp goes out after unlock‐
ing:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.▷The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking
until the engine ignition is switched on, but
no longer than approx. 5 minutes:
An alarm has been triggered.
Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations such as
attempts to steal a wheel or when the car is
towed.
Interior motion sensor The windows and glass sunroof must be closed
for the system to function properly.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
can be switched off together, such as in the fol‐
lowing situations:
▷In automatic car washes.▷In duplex garages.▷During transport on car-carrying trains, at
sea or on a trailer.▷When animals are to remain in the vehicle.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Press the remote control button again
within 10 seconds as soon as the vehi‐
cle is locked.
The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐
onds and then continues to flash.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
are switched off until the vehicle is locked
again.
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Switching off the alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the remote control.
With Comfort Access: if you are carrying the re‐
mote control with you, press the button on the
driver side or front passenger side door handle.
Power windows
Note Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐
ple, cannot operate the power windows and in‐
jure themselves. ◀
Opening
▷ Press the switch to the resistance
point.
The window opens while the switch is held.▷ Press the switch beyond the resist‐
ance point.
The window opens automatically. Pressing
again stops the motion.
Convenient opening, refer to page 22, via the
remote control.
Closing
Keep the closing path clear
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the window is
clear; otherwise, injuries may result. ◀▷ Pull the switch to the resistance point.
The window closes while the switch is held.▷ Pull the switch beyond the resistance
point.
The window closes automatically. Pulling
again stops the motion.
Pinch protection system
If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a
window closes, the closing action is inter‐
rupted.
The window reopens slightly.
Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐
tection
Even with the pinch protection system, check
that the window's closing path is clear; other‐
wise, the closing action may not stop in certain
situations, e.g., if thin objects are present. ◀
No window accessories
Do not install any accessories in the range
of movement of the windows; otherwise, the
pinch protection system will be impaired. ◀
Closing without the pinch protection
system
Keep the closing path clear
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the window is
clear; otherwise, injuries may result. ◀
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CareVehicle 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.
Car washes
Hints Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a
distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is main‐
tained. Holding them too close or using exces‐
sively high pressures or temperatures can
cause damage or preliminary damage that may
then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure
washer. ◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-pres‐
sure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g.,
Park Distance Control, for extended periods of
time and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm. ◀▷Regularly remove foreign items such as
leaves in the area below the windshield
when the hood is raised.▷Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter.Intense soiling and road salt can damage
the vehicle.
Automatic car washes
Hints
▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Unscrew the rod antenna.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 50, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instructions
on avoiding an unintentional alarm, refer to
page 28.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged. ◀
Before driving into a car wash In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
Manual transmission:
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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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Disposal, coolant 183
Disposal, vehicle battery 197
Distance control, refer to PDC 98
Distance covered, setting units 65
Door lock, refer to Remote control 20
Drive mode, GREEN mode 131
Drive mode lock, manually unlocking 54
Drive-off assistant 89
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 86
Driving Dynamics Control 88
Driving instruction, GREEN mode 133
Driving instructions, breaking in 124
Driving mode 88
Driving notes, general 124
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 86
Driving tips 124
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 86
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 87
Dynamic Damping Control 87
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 86
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 87
E Electronic displays, instrument cluster 57
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 86
Emergency detection, remote control 21
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 162 Emergency service, refer to
Roadside Assistance 198
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 21
Emergency unlocking, door lock 24
Energy Control 60
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 46
Engine, automatic switch- off 46
Engine compartment 178
Engine compartment, working in 178
Engine coolant 183
Engine idling when driving, coasting 133
Engine oil 180
Engine oil, adding 181
Engine oil additives 181
Engine oil change 182
Engine oil filler neck 181
Engine oil temperature 59
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 182
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 182
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 21
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 198
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 45
Engine stop 45
Engine temperature 59
Entering a car wash 203
Equipment, interior 110
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 86
Exchanging wheels/tires 171
Exhaust system 125
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 38
Exterior mirrors 37
External start 198 External temperature dis‐
play 59
External temperature warn‐ ing 59
Eyes for securing cargo 128
F
Fader 138
Failure message, refer to Check Control 57
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 28
Fan, refer to Air flow 105, 107
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 57
Filler neck for engine oil 181
Fine wood, care 205
First aid kit 198
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 201
Flat tire, changing wheels 193
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 77
Flat tire, repairing 173
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 74
Flat tire, warning lamp 75, 78
Flooding 125
Floor carpet, care 206
Floor mats, care 206
Fogged up windows 105
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 51
Foot brake 125
Formats, setting 65
Front airbags 71
Front fog lamps 69
Front passenger airbags, auto‐ matic deactivation 73
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 73
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 77
Fuel 164
Fuel cap 162
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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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