child lock MINI 3 door 2013 Owner's Manual

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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Original positionThe driver's seat contains a mechanical mem‐
ory function for forward/aft and backrest ad‐
justment.1.Push the seat back into the original posi‐
tion.2.Fold back the backrest to lock the seat.
If the backrest is folded back when the seat is
not yet in the original position, the seat latches
in the current position. In this case, manually
adjust longitudinal direction, refer to page 32.
Front seat heating
Switching on Press the button once for each tem‐
perature level.
The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
If the drive is continued within approx. 15 mi‐
nutes, the seat heating is activated automati‐
cally with the temperature selected last.
When Green mode, refer to page 131, is acti‐
vated, the heater output is reduced.
Switching off Press the button longer.
The LEDs go out.
Safety belts
Seats with safety belt
The vehicle has four seats, each of which is
equipped with a safety belt.
Number of safety beltsYour vehicle has been fitted with four safety
belts for the safety of you and your passengers.
However, they can only offer protection when
adjusted correctly.
Hints Always make sure that safety belts are beingworn by all occupants before driving away.
To protect the occupants, the belt locking trig‐
gers early. Slowly guide the belt out of the
holder when applying it.
Although airbags enhance safety by providing
added protection, they are not a substitute for
safety belts.
One person per safety belt
Never allow more than one person to
wear a single safety belt. Never allow infants or
small children to ride on a passenger's lap. ◀
Putting on the belt
Lay the belt, without twisting, snugly
across the lap and shoulders, as close to the
body as possible. Make sure that the belt lies
low around the hips in the lap area and does
not press on the abdomen. Otherwise, the belt
can slip over the hips in the lap area in a frontal
impact and injure the abdomen.
The safety belt must not lie across the neck, rub
on sharp edges, be routed over breakable ob‐
jects, or be pinched. ◀
Reduction of restraining effect
Avoid wearing bulky clothing, and pull
the shoulder belt periodically to readjust the
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Transporting children safelyVehicle equipment
All 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.
The right place for chil‐
dren
Note Children in the vehicle
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger them‐
selves and other persons, e.g., by opening the
doors. ◀
Children should always be in the rear Accident research shows that the safest place
for children is in the back seat.
Transporting children in the rear
Only transport children younger than
13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm in
the rear in child restraint fixing systems pro‐
vided in accordance with the age, weight and
size of the child; otherwise, there is an in‐
creased risk of injury in an accident.
Children 13 years of age or older must wear a
safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint fixing system can no longer be used, due to
their age, weight and size. ◀
Children on the front passenger seat Should it ever be necessary to use a child re‐
straint fixing system in the front passengerseat, make sure that the front, knee and side
airbags on the front passenger side are deacti‐
vated. Automatic deactivation of front passen‐
ger airbags, refer to page 73.
Note Deactivated front passenger airbags
If a child restraint fixing system is used in
the front passenger seat, the front passenger
airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there
is an increased risk of injury to the child when
the airbags are triggered, even with a child re‐
straint fixing system. ◀
Installing child re‐
straint fixing systems
Hints Manufacturer's information for child re‐straint fixing systems
To select, mount and use child restraint fixing
systems, observe the information provided by
the system manufacturer; otherwise, the pro‐
tective effect can be impaired. ◀
Lock the rear seat backrests in position
Before installation of child restraint sys‐
tems on the rear seat backrest, set a backrest
tilt at which the childseat rests firmly against
the backrest and securely latch all backrests.
Otherwise, the stability of the child seat is lim‐
ited, and there is an increased risk of injury be‐
cause of unexpected movement of the rear
seat backrest. ◀Seite 40ControlsTransporting children safely40
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On the front passenger seat
Deactivating airbags After installing a child restraint fixing system in
the front passenger seat, make sure that the
front, knee and side airbags on the front pas‐
senger side are deactivated.
Deactivate the front passenger airbags auto‐
matically, refer to page 73.
Deactivating the front passenger airbags
If a child restraint fixing system is used in
the front passenger seat, the front passenger
airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there
is an increased risk of injury to the child when
the airbags are triggered, even with a child re‐
straint fixing system. ◀
Seat position and height Before installing a child restraint fixing system,
move the front passenger seat as far back as
possible and adjust its height to the highest po‐
sition to obtain the best possible position for
the belt and to offer optimal protection in the
event of an accident.
Do not change the seat position and height af‐
ter this.
Child seat security
The rear safety belts and the front passenger
safety belt can be locked against pulling out for
mounting the child restraint fixing systems.
Locking the safety belt1.Pull out the belt webbing completely.2.Secure the child restraint fixing system with
the belt.3.Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and
pull it taut against the child restraint fixing
system. The safety belt is locked.
Unlocking the safety belt
1.Unbuckle the belt buckle.2.Remove the child restraint fixing system.3.Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com‐
pletely.
LATCH child restraint fix‐
ing system
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Children.
Note Manufacturer's information for LATCH
child restraint fixing systems
To mount and use the LATCH child restraint fix‐
ing systems, observe the operating and safety
information from the system manufacturer;
otherwise, the level of protection may be re‐
duced. ◀
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors
The lower anchors may be used to attach the
CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child
and CRS weight of 65 lb when the child is restr-
ained by the internal harnesses.
Correctly engage the lower LATCH an‐
chors
Make sure that the lower LATCH anchors have properly engaged and that the child restraint
fixing system is resting snugly against the back‐
rest; otherwise, the degree of protection of‐
fered may be reduced. ◀
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Attaching the upper retaining strap to
the mounting point1.Raise the head restraint if necessary.2.Guide the upper retaining strap between
the supports of the head restraint.3.Attach the hook of the retaining strap to
the mounting eye on the rear seat.4.Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it
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Radio ready state
Activate radio ready state:▷When the engine is running: press the Start/
Stop button.
Some electronic systems/power consumers re‐
main ready for operation.
Radio ready state switches off automatically:
▷After approx. 8 minutes.▷When the vehicle is locked using the central
locking system.▷Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.
Starting the engine
General information Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas, since breathing in exhaust fumes may
lead to loss of consciousness and death. The
exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas. ◀
Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the engine running; doing so poses a risk of
danger.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning, set the parking brake and place the trans‐
mission in selector lever position P or neutral to
prevent the vehicle from moving. ◀
Repeated starting in quick succession
Avoid repeated unsuccessful attempts to
start the vehicle or starting the vehicle several
times in quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel is
not burned or is inadequately burned, posing a
risk of overheating and damage to the catalytic
converter. ◀
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at
moderate engine speeds.
Diesel engine If the engine is cold and temperatures are be‐
low approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃, the start process may
be delayed somewhat due to automatic pre‐
heating.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Automatic transmission
Starting the engine1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Engage selector lever position P or N.3.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a cer‐
tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine
starts.
Manual transmission
Starting the engine
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press on the clutch pedal and shift to neu‐
tral.3.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a cer‐
tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine
starts.
Engine stop
General information Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐
ple, cannot start the engine. ◀
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C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera-based cruise control, ACC 90
Camera, care 206
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 119
Car battery 196
Car care products 204
Care, displays 206
Care, vehicle 204
Cargo 127
Cargo area 115
Cargo area, adapting size 120
Cargo area, enlarging 116
Cargo area lid 24
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 120
Cargo cover 115
Cargo, securing 128
Cargo straps, securing cargo 128
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 20
Carpet, care 206
Car wash 203
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 125
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 184
Center armrest 119
Center console 14
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 6
Changing parts 186
Changing the station 140
Changing wheels 193
Changing wheels/tires 171
Check Control 57
Children, seating position 40
Children, transporting safely 40
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 40 Child restraint fixing system
LATCH 41
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 40
Child seat, mounting 40
Child seats 40
Chrome parts, care 205
Cigarette lighter 115
Cleaning, displays 206
Climate control 104, 106
Clock 60
Closing/opening via door lock 23
Closing/opening with remote control 22
Clothes hooks 120
Coasting 133
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 133
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 133
Cold starting, refer to Starting the engine 45
Collision warning with City Braking function 80
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 49
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 49
Comfort Access 25
Compact wheel 194
Compartments in the doors 119
Compass 112
Compressor 173
Computer 63
Condensation on win‐ dows 108
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 126
Condition Based Service CBS 184
Confirmation signal 27
Control systems, driving stabil‐ ity 86
Convenient opening 22 Coolant 183
Coolant temperature 59
Cooling function 105, 108
Cooling, maximum 107
Cooling system 183
Cornering lamp 68
Corrosion on brake discs 126
Cruise control 96
Cruise control, active 90
Cruise control, refer to cam‐ era-based cruise control 90
Cruising range 60
Cupholder 119
Current fuel consumption 60
D
Damage, tires 171
Damping control, dynamic 87
Data, technical 210
Date 60
Date, radio 65
Date, setting on radio 65
Daytime running lights 67
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 105
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 108
Defrosting the windows 105
Dehumidifying, air 105, 108
Diesel particulate filter 125
Digital clock 60
Digital compass 112
Digital radio 141
Dimensions 210
Dimmable exterior mirrors 38
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 38
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 49
Display, electronic, instrument cluster 57
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 70
Displays 56
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Key/remote control 20
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort
Access 25
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile 21
Kickdown, automatic trans‐
mission 53
Knee airbag 71
L
Lamp replacement 187
Lamp replacement, front 188
Lamp replacement, rear 190
Lamp replacement, side 193
Lamps and bulbs 187
Language, setting 65
Lashing eyes, securing
cargo 128
LATCH child restraint fixing
system 41
Launch Control 55
Leather, care 204
LED bug light 188
LED headlamps 188
LED ring, central instrument
cluster 65
LEDs, light-emitting di‐
odes 187
Left-hand traffic, lamp set‐
ting 69
License Texts and Certifica‐
tions
Light 66
Light-alloy wheels, care 205
Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 187
Lighter 115
Lighting 66
Lighting via remote con‐
trol 22
Light switch 66
Load 127
Loading 127
Lock, door 23
Locking/unlocking via door
lock 23
Locking/unlocking with re‐
mote control 22
Locking, automatic 27
Locking, settings 26
Low beams 66
Low beams, automatic, refer
to High-beam Assistant 68
Lower back support, mechani‐
cal 33
Low-Sulfur Diesel 165
Lug bolt lock 196
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack 128
Lumbar support, mechani‐
cal 33
M
Maintenance 184
Maintenance require‐
ments 184
Maintenance, service require‐
ments 60
Maintenance system,
MINI 184
Malfunction displays, refer to
Check Control 57
Manual air distribu‐
tion 105, 107
Manual air flow 105, 107
Manual mode, transmis‐
sion 53
Manual operation, door
lock 23
Manual operation, exterior
mirrors 37
Manual operation, fuel filler
flap 162
Manual operation, Park Dis‐
tance Control PDC 99
Manual transmission 52
Manufacturer of the MINI 6
Marking on approved
tires 172
Marking, run-flat tires 173
Master key, refer to Remote
control 20
Maximum cooling 107
Maximum speed, display 61
Maximum speed, winter
tires 172
Medical kit 198
Menu in instrument cluster 63
Microfilter 106, 109
MID - program, driving dy‐
namics 88
MINI maintenance sys‐
tem 184
Minimum tread, tires 170
Mirrors 37
Mobile communication devi‐
ces in the vehicle 125
Mobile phone 152
Mobility System 173
Mode, GREEN Mode 131
Modifications, technical, refer
to Safety 6
Moisture in headlamp 187
Mounting of child restraint fix‐
ing systems 40
Multifunction steering wheel,
buttons 12
N
Neck restraints, front, refer to
Head restraints 35
Neck restraints, rear, refer to
Head restraints 36
New wheels and tires 171
No Passing Information 61
Nylon rope for tow-starting/
towing 201
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐
tics 184
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Tourist function, refer to
Right-hand/left-hand traf‐
fic 69
Tow fitting 201
Towing 199
Tow-starting 199
TPM Tire Pressure Monitor 74
Traction control 87
TRACTION drive mode, driving
dynamics 87
Traffic bulletins 142
Transmission, automatic 52
Transmission, manual 52
Transporting children
safely 40
Tread, tires 170
Treble 138
Triple turn signal activa‐
tion 49
Trip odometer 59
Turn signal, front 188
Turn signal, side 193
Turn signals, operation 49
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐
placement 190
U
Unintentional alarm 28
Units 65
Units, setting 65
Universal remote control 110
Unlock button, automatic
transmission 53
Unlocking/locking via door
lock 23
Unlocking/locking with re‐
mote control 22
Unlocking, settings 26
Updates made after the edito‐
rial deadline 6
Updates, refer to Appen‐
dix
Upholstery care 205
USB interface 114
V
Vehicle battery 196
Vehicle battery, replacing 196
Vehicle, breaking in 124
Vehicle care 204
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number,
refer to Identification num‐
ber in the engine compart‐
ment 178
Vehicle jack 194
Vehicle paint 204
Vehicle storage 206
Vehicle wash 203
Ventilation 109
W
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control 57
Warning triangle 198
Washer fluid 51
Washer nozzles, wind‐
shield 51
Washer system 49
Washing, vehicle 203
Water on roads 125
Weights 210
Welcome lamps 67
Wheels, changing 171
Wheels, everything on wheels
and tires 166
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor
FTM 77
Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 74
Window defroster,
rear 105, 108
Windows, powered 29
Windshield de‐
froster 106, 108
Windshield washer fluid 51
Windshield washer nozzles 51
Windshield washer system 49
Windshield wiper 49
Windshield wipers, fold-out
position 51
Winter diesel 165
Winter storage, care 206
Winter tires, suitable tires 172
Winter tires, tread 170
Wiper blades, replacing 186
Wiper fluid 51
Wiper system 49
Wood, care 205
Wrench 186
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