key MINI 3 door 2013 Owner's Manual

Opening and closingVehicle 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.
Remote control/key General information
The vehicle is supplied with two remote con‐
trols with integrated keys.
Every remote control contains a replaceable
battery.
Depending on the equipment package and
country-specific variant, the functions of the
keys can be set. Settings, refer to page 26.
For every remote control, personal settings are
stored in the vehicle. Personal Profile, refer to
page 21.
Information on the required maintenance is
stored in the remote controls. Service data in
the remote control, refer to page 184
At a glance1Unlocking2Locking3Unlock the tailgate4Panic mode
Integrated key
Press the button on the remote control, ar‐
row 1, and pull out the key, arrow 2.
The integrated key fits the driver's door lock.
Replacing the battery
1.Take the integrated key out of the remote
control.2.Slide the key into the opening and raise the
cover, arrow.
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3.Slide the key in the cover of the battery
compartment and raise the cover, arrow.4.Insert a battery of the same type with the
positive side facing upwards.5.Insert cap and cover.
Take the used battery to a recycling
center or to your service center.
New remote controls
New remote controls are available from the
service center.
Loss of the remote controls Lost remote controls can be blocked by your
service center.
Emergency detection of remote control
It is possible to switch on the ignition or start
the engine in situations such as the following:
▷Interference of radio transmission to re‐
mote control by external sources, e.g. by
radio masts.▷Discharged battery in the remote control.▷Interference of radio transmission by mo‐
bile devices in close proximity to the re‐
mote control.▷Interference of radio transmission by
charger while charging items such as mo‐
bile devices in the vehicle.
A Check Control message is displayed if an at‐
tempt is made to switch on the ignition or start
the engine.
Starting the engine via emergency detection of the remote control
Automatic transmission: if a corresponding
Check Control message appears, hold the re‐
mote control, as shown, against the marked
area on the steering column and press the
Start/Stop button within 10 seconds while
pressing the brake.
Manual transmission: if a corresponding Check
Control message appears, hold the remote con‐
trol, as shown, against the marked area on the
steering column and press the Start/Stop but‐
ton within 10 seconds while pressing the
clutch.
Personal Profile The concept
Individual settings in the vehicle are saved in
personal profiles. Every remote control is as‐
signed a profile.
▷Changes to the settings are automatically
saved in the profile currently activated.▷During unlocking, the profile stored for the
remote control is activated.▷Your personal settings will be recognized
and called up again even if the vehicle has
been operated in the meantime with an‐
other remote control.
Adjusting
The following settings are stored in a profile.
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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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Locking
On the driver's or front passenger's door han‐
dle, press the button, arrow.
This corresponds to pressing the remote control
button:

To save battery power, ensure that all power
consumers are switched off before locking the
vehicle.
Convenient closing
Press and hold down the handle of the driver or
the front seat passenger.
This corresponds to pressing the remote control
button:

In addition to locking, the windows and the
glass sunroof are closed.
Monitor the closing process
Monitor the closing process to ensure
that no one becomes trapped. ◀
Unlock the tailgate Press the button on the exterior of the tailgate.
This corresponds to pressing the remote control
button:

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. ◀
Malfunction Comfort Access may not function properly if it
experiences interference from external sources
such as mobile phones, metal objects, over‐
head power lines, transmission towers, etc.
In this case, open or close the vehicle using the
buttons on the remote control or use the
integrated key in the door lock.
Adjusting Unlocking The settings are saved in the active profile. Per‐
sonal Profile, refer to page 21.
Doors
1. Press the button2. "Settings"3."Door locks"4."Doors/key"5.Select the desired function.▷"Driver's door"
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler
flap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐
locks the entire vehicle.▷"All doors"
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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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Interior equipmentVehicle 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.
Universal garage dooropener
The concept
The universal garage door opener can operate
up to 3 functions of remote-controlled systems
such as garage door drives or lighting systems.
The universal garage door opener replaces up
to 3 different hand-held transmitters. To oper‐
ate the remote control, the buttons on the inte‐
rior rearview mirror must be programmed with
the desired functions. The hand-held transmit‐
ter for the particular system is required in order
to program the remote control.
During programming
During programming and before activat‐
ing a device using the integrated universal re‐
mote control, ensure that there are no people,
animals, or objects in the range of movement
of the remote-controlled device; otherwise,
there is a risk of injury or damage.
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-
held transmitter. ◀
Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored
functions for the sake of security.Compatibility
If this symbol is printed on the packag‐
ing or in the instructions of the system
to be controlled, the system is generally
compatible with the universal garage door
opener.
If you have any questions, please contact:▷Your service center.▷www.homelink.com on the Internet.
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson
Controls, Inc.
At a glance
1LED2Programmable keys3Hand-held transmitters of the system
Programming
General information
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Initial setup:
Press and hold the left and right button on
the interior rearview mirror simultaneously
for approximately 20 seconds until the LED
on the interior rearview mirror flashes. This
erases all programming of the buttons on
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The stations can also be stored on the pro‐
grammable memory buttons.
Programmable memory buttons
The first eight locations in the station list corre‐
spond to the assignment of the Favorites keys.
To store the station:1.Select a station.2.Press and hold favorites button until a sig‐
nal tone sounds.
Calling up a station:
1.Press Favorites button.
Shifting stations
1. Press the button2. "Radio"3."Presets"4.Select the station that is to be moved.5. Press the button.6."Move entry"7.Select the memory location.
Deleting a station
1. Press the button2. "Radio"3."Presets"4. Press the button.5."Delete entry"
Deleting all stations
1. Press the button2. "Radio"3."Presets"4. Press the button.5."Delete saved stations"6.Confirm "Are you sure you want to delete
all saved stations?".
Traffic bulletins
General information When traffic bulletins are switched on, only sta‐
tions are played that broadcast the traffic an‐
nouncements.
Switching on/off Press the button.
Display in the status field
SymbolMeaningTraffic bulletins switched on.Traffic bulletins switched on, no traffic
bulletin stations available.The muting of the radio is not can‐
celed by a traffic announcement.
Stopping a traffic announcement
Press one of the following buttons during the
traffic report:
▷▷
Adjusting the volume
Turn the left button during the traffic an‐
nouncement to set the desired volume.
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Bluetooth hands-free systemVehicle 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.
The concept Mobile phones can be connected to the vehicle
via Bluetooth. After the mobile phones are
paired once, they are recognized automatically
when the ignition is switched on. As soon as
they are inside the vehicle they can be oper‐
ated via the radio and via the buttons on the
steering wheel.
Hints Using the mobile phone while driving
Make entries only when traffic and road
conditions allow. Do not hold the mobile phone
in your hand while you are driving; use the
hands-free system instead. If you do not ob‐
serve this precaution, you can endanger the ve‐
hicle occupants and other road users. ◀
Certain functions may need to be enabled by
the mobile phone provider or service provider.
At high temperatures, the charge functions of
the mobile phone can be limited under certain
circumstances, and functions are no longer
executed.
When the mobile phone is used via the vehicle,
refer to the operating manual of the mobile
phone.Approved mobile phones
Accurate information about which mobile
phones are supported with a Bluetooth inter‐
face is available at www.mini.com/connectivity.
Displaying the vehicle identification
number and software part number
The vehicle identification number and the soft‐
ware part number are needed to determine
which mobile phones are supported by the mo‐
bile phone preparation package. The software
version of the mobile phone may also be re‐
quired.1. "Telephone"2. Press the button.3."Bluetooth® info"4."System information"
These approved mobile phones, with a certain
software version, support the vehicle functions
described below.
Malfunctions may occur with other mobile
phones or software versions.
Do not operate a mobile phone that is con‐
nected to the vehicle on the mobile phone key‐
pad, as this may lead to a malfunction.
Pairing/unpairing the
mobile phone
Requirements
▷The mobile phone is suitable.▷The mobile phone is ready for operation.▷The ignition is switched on.▷Bluetooth connection on the vehicle and on
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▷Bluetooth presets may need to be made on
the mobile phone, e.g., for a connection
without confirmation or visibility, refer to
the mobile phone operating instructions.▷Set Bluetooth passkey for one-time use in
the logon procedure.▷Vehicle is stationary.
Bluetooth activation/deactivation
1. "Telephone"2. Press the button.3."Activate Bluetooth®"
Pairing and connecting
Pairing the mobile phone
To avoid becoming distracted and posing
an unnecessary hazard both to your own vehi‐
cle's occupants and to other road users, only
pair the mobile phone while the vehicle is sta‐
tionary. ◀
1. "Telephone"2."Bluetooth®"3."Add new phone"
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐
played on the Control Display.4.To perform additional steps on the mobile
phone, refer to the mobile phone operating
instructions.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the mobile phone display. Select this.5.Enter the same passkey on the phone and
on the Control Display
Or
Compare the control number on the Control
Display with the control number in the dis‐
play of the mobile phone and confirm.
Four mobile phones can be logged in on the
vehicle, and one mobile phone can be con‐
nected to the vehicle.
Following the initial pairing
Mobile phone is connected to the vehicle after
a brief time.
The phone book entries stored on the SIM card
or in the mobile phone are transferred to the
vehicle.
Specific settings may be necessary in some mo‐
bile phones, e.g., authorization or a secure con‐
nection; refer to the mobile phone operating
instructions.
Connecting a particular mobile phone1. "Telephone"2."Bluetooth®"3.Select the mobile phone that is to be con‐
nected.
Unpairing the mobile phone
1. "Telephone"2."Bluetooth®"3.Highlight any mobile phone that is to be re‐
moved.4. Press the button.5."Delete device" or "Delete all devices"
What to do if...
Information on suitable mobile phones, refer to
page 152.
The mobile phone could not be paired or con‐
nected.
▷Is Bluetooth activated in the vehicle and on
the mobile phone? Activate bluetooth.▷Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the mobile
phone and the vehicle match? Enter the
same passkey on the mobile phone and on
the radio.▷Did it take longer than 30 seconds to enter
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