phone MINI 3 door 2015 User Guide
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CAUTION
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit
the rear window and heat conductors while
driving. There is risk of property damage. Cover
the edges and ensure that pointed objects do
not hit the rear window. ◀
Malfunction
Remote control detection by the vehicle can
among others be malfunctioning under the fol‐
lowing circumstances:▷The battery of the remote control is dis‐
charged. Replace the battery, refer to
page 34.▷Interference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment
with high transmit power.▷Shielding of the remote control due to
metal objects.▷Interference of the radio connection from
mobile phones or other electronic devices
in direct proximity.
Do not transport the remote control together
with metal objects or electronic devices.
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock
the vehicle using the integrated key, refer to
page 39.
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 WARNING
Unlocking from the inside is only possible
with special knowledge.
If people must spend a longer time in the vehi‐
cle while it is very hot or cold outside, there is
risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not lock the
vehicle from the outside when there are people
in it. ◀
CAUTION
The door lock is permanently joined with
the door. The door handle can be moved.
When pulling the door handle with the
integrated key inserted, paint or key can be
damaged. There is risk of property damage. Re‐
move the integrated key before pulling the
outside door handle. ◀
Unlock or lock the driver's door via the door
lock using the integrated key, refer to page 34.
The other doors must be unlocked or locked
from the inside.
1.Remove lid on the door lock.Seite 39Opening and closingCONTROLS39
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▷Interference of the radio connection from
mobile phones or other electronic devices
in direct proximity.
Do not transport the remote control together
with metal objects or electronic devices.
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock
the vehicle using the buttons of the remote
control or using the integrated key, refer to
page 39.
Adjusting Unlocking The settings are saved in the active profile. Per‐
sonal Profile, refer to page 36.
Doors
1. "Settings"2."Doors/key"3. Select the symbol.4.Select the desired function.▷"Driver's door only"
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler
flap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐
locks the entire vehicle.▷"All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
Tailgate
Depending on optional features and country
version, this setting is not offered in some
cases.
1. "Settings"2."Doors/key"3. Select the symbol.4.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 36.
1. "Settings"2."Doors/key"3.Select desired setting.▷"Lock if no door is opened"
The vehicle locks automatically after a
short period of time if no door is
opened after unlocking.▷"Lock after start driving"
The vehicle locks automatically after
you drive off.
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
1. "Settings"2."Doors/key"3.Select desired setting.▷With alarm system:
"Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"
Unlocking is signaled by one honk of
the horn.▷"Flash when lock/unlock"
Unlocking is signaled by two flashes,
locking by one.
Alarm system
The concept
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm
system responds to:
▷Opening a door, the hood or the tailgate.▷Movements in the vehicle interior.▷Changes in the vehicle tilt, e. g., during at‐
tempts at stealing a wheel or when towing
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▷If the traffic signs are non-conforming.▷During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle delivery.
Selection lists in the in‐
strument cluster
The concept
With the buttons on the steering wheel and the
display in the instrument cluster the following
can be displayed or operated:
▷Current audio source.▷Redial phone feature.▷Turn on voice activation system.
It also displays programs of the Driving Dynam‐
ics Control.
Display
Activating a list and adjusting the
setting
Button the steering wheelFunctionActivate the respec‐
tive list and select the
desired settings.Confirm the selection.On-board computer
Calling up information on the info
display
Press and hold button on blinker lever.
Information is displayed in the info display of
the instrument cluster.
Information at a glance
Info display Repeatedly pressing the button
on the turn signal lever calls up
the following information in the
info display:
▷Range.▷GREEN Info.
When GREEN Mode is activated.▷Average fuel consumption.▷Current fuel consumption.▷Average speed.▷Date.▷Engine temperature display.▷With equipment version with Head-up Dis‐
play and navigation:
Distance to destination.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.▷With equipment version with Head-up Dis‐
play and navigation:
Time of arrival.Seite 85DisplaysCONTROLS85
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Ejection MitigationThe head airbag system is designed as an ejec‐
tion mitigation countermeasure to reduce the
likelihood of ejections of vehicle occupants
through side windows during rollovers or side
impact events.
Knee airbag
The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal
impact.
Protective action
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐
tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end
collisions.
Information for optimum effect of the
airbags
WARNING
If the seat position is incorrect or the de‐
ployment area of the airbags is impacted, the
airbag system cannot protect as intended or
cause additional injuries due to triggering.
There is risk of injuries or danger to life. Ob‐
serve the hints for optimum protective effect of
the airbag system. ◀▷Keep at a distance from the airbags.▷Make sure that occupants keep their heads
away from the side airbag.▷Always grasp the steering wheel on the
steering wheel rim. Hold your hands at the
3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to keep
the risk of injury to your hands or arms as
low as possible when the airbag is trig‐
gered.▷Make sure that the front passenger is sitting
correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and legs
in the floor area and does not support them
on the dashboard.▷There should be no persons, animals or ob‐
jects between an airbag and a person.▷Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐
bag cover panels, do not cover them or
modify them in any way.▷Dashboard and windshield on the front
passenger side must stay clear - do not at‐
tach adhesive labels or coverings and do
not attach brackets or cables, e. g., for GPS
devices or' mobile phones.▷Do not use the cover of the front airbag on
the front passenger side as a storage area.▷Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or
other objects on the front passenger seat
that are not specifically suited for seats with
integrated side airbags.▷Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as
jackets, over the backrests.▷Never modify either the individual compo‐
nents or the wiring in the airbag system.
This also applies to steering wheel covers,
the dashboard, and the seats.▷Do not remove the airbag system.
Even when you follow all instructions very
closely, injury from contact with the airbags
cannot be fully 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.
Warnings and information on the airbags are
also found on the sun visors.
Functional readiness of the airbag
system
Information WARNING
Individual components can be hot after
triggering of the airbag system. There is risk of
injuries. Do not touch individual components. ◀
WARNING
Improperly executed work can lead to
failure, malfunction or unintentional triggering
of the airbag system. In the case of a malfunc‐
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InformationWARNING
Loose objects or devices with a cable
connection to the vehicle, for example mobile
phones, can be thrown into the car's interior
while driving, for example in the event of an
accident or during braking and evasive maneu‐
vers. There is risk of injuries. Secure loose ob‐ jects or devices with a cable connection to the
vehicle in the car's interior. ◀
Removing
For storing bulky objects the cargo cover can
be removed.1.Detach the left and right retaining straps at
the tailgate.2.Pull the cargo cover out of the brackets on
the left and right.
Installing
1.Slide the cargo cover forward horizontally
into the two side brackets until it audibly
engages.2.Attach the left and right retaining straps at
the tailgate.
Enlarging the trunk
The concept
The trunk can be enlarged by folding down the
rear seat backrest.
The rear backrest is divided 60–40. The back‐
rest of the left seat is connected to the backrest
center section.
The sides can be folded down separately or to‐
gether.
Information WARNING
Danger of jamming with folding down the
backrests. There is risk of injuries or risk of
property damage. Make sure that the area of
movement of the rear backrest is clear prior to
folding down. ◀
WARNING
The stability of the child restraint system
is limited or compromised with incorrect seat
adjustment or improper installation of the child
seat. There is risk of injuries or danger to life.
Make sure that the child restraint system fits
securely against the backrest. If possible, adjust
the backrest tilt for all affected backrests and
correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that seats
and backrests are securely engaged. If possible,
adjust the height of the head restraints or re‐
move them. ◀
WARNING
With an unlocked backrest, an unsecured
load can be thrown into the car's interior, for
example in case of an accident, braking or eva‐
sive maneuver. There is risk of injuries. Make
sure that the backrest engages into the locking
after folding it back. ◀
WARNING
With a rear backrest that is not locked,
the protective function of the middle safety belt
is not guaranteed. There is risk of injuries or
danger to life. If you are using the middle safety
belt, lock the wider rear backrest. ◀Seite 151Interior equipmentCONTROLS151
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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 or devices with a cable
connection to the vehicle, for example mobile
phones, can be thrown into the car's interior
while driving, for example in the event of an
accident or during braking and evasive maneu‐
vers. There is risk of injuries. Secure loose ob‐ jects or devices with a cable connection to the
vehicle 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, for example in the
event of an accident or during braking and eva‐
sive maneuvers. There is risk of injuries. Always
close the glove compartment immediately after
using it. ◀
Opening
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove compartment switches
on.
Closing Fold up the cover.
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General driving notes
Closing the tailgate WARNING
An open tailgate protrudes from the vehi‐
cle and can endanger occupants and other traf‐
fic participants or damage the vehicle in the
event of an accident, braking or evasive ma‐
neuvers. In addition, exhaust fumes may enter
the vehicle interior. There is risk of injuries or
risk of property damage. Do not drive with the
tailgate open. ◀
If driving with the tailgate open cannot be
avoided:▷Close all windows and the glass sunroof.▷Greatly increase the air flow from the vents.▷Drive moderately.
Hot exhaust system
WARNING
During driving operation, high tempera‐
tures can occur underneath the body, for ex‐
ample caused by the exhaust gas system. If
combustible materials, such as leaves or grass,
come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust
gas system, these materials can ignite. There is
risk of injuries or risk of property damage.
Do not remove the heat shields installed and
never apply undercoating to them. Make sure
that no combustible materials can come in con‐
tact with hot vehicle parts in driving operation,
idle or during parking. Do not touch the hot ex‐
haust system. ◀
Mobile communication devices in the vehicle
WARNING
Vehicle electronics and mobile phones
can influence one another. There is radiation
due to the send operations of mobile phones.
There is risk of injuries or risk of property dam‐
age. If possible, in the car's interior use only
mobile phones with direct connections to an
exterior antenna in order to exclude mutual
disturbance and deflect the radiation from the
car's interior. ◀
Hydroplaning On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can
form between the tires and road surface.
This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplan‐
ing. It is characterized by a partial or complete
loss of contact between the tires and the road
surface, ultimately undermining your ability to
steer and brake the vehicle.
Driving through water CAUTION
When driving too quickly through too
deep water, water can enter into the engine compartment, the electrical system or the
transmission. There is risk of property damage.
When driving through water, do not exceed the
maximum indicated water level and the maxi‐
mum speed for driving through water. ◀
When driving through water, observe the fol‐
lowing:▷Drive through calm water only.▷Drive through water only if it is not deeper
than maximum 9.8 inches/25 cm.▷Drive through water no faster than walking
speed, up to 3 mph/5 km/h.
Braking safely
Your vehicle is equipped with ABS as a standard
feature.
Perform an emergency stop in situations that require such.
Steering is still responsive. You can still avoid
any obstacles with a minimum of steering ef‐
fort.
Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from
the hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its
active mode.
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LoadingVehicle 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
High gross weight can overheat the tires,
damage them, and cause a sudden drop in tire
inflation pressure. There is risk of an accident.
Pay attention to the permitted load capacity of
the tires and never exceed the permitted gross
weight. ◀
WARNING
Loose objects or devices with a cable
connection to the vehicle, for example mobile
phones, can be thrown into the car's interior
while driving, for example in the event of an
accident or during braking and evasive maneu‐
vers. There is risk of injuries. Secure loose ob‐
jects or devices with a cable connection to the
vehicle in the car's interior. ◀
CAUTION
Fluids in the cargo area can cause dam‐
age. There is risk of property damage. Make
sure that no fluids leak in the cargo area. ◀Determining the load
limit1.Locate the following statement on your ve‐
hicle’s placard:▷The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to the ve‐
hicle and unstable driving situations
may result.2.Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY
pounds.4.The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load ca‐
pacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,000 lbs and there will be four 150 lbs pas‐
sengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity
is 400 lbs: 1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs =
400 lbs.5.Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.Seite 163LoadingDRIVING TIPS163
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Minimum tread, tires 187
Mirrors 55
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 161
Mobility System 190
Mode, GREEN Mode 167
Modifications, technical, refer to Own Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 205
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 59
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
Multimedia, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
N Navigation, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Neck restraints, front, see Head restraints 53
Neck restraints, rear, see Head restraints 54
New wheels and tires 188
O OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 203
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 132
Octane rating, see Recom‐ mended fuel grade 178
Odometer 81
Office, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Oil 196
Oil, adding 197
Oil additives 198
Oil change 198
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 82
Oil filler neck 197 Oil types, alternative 198
Oil types, suitable 198
Old batteries, disposal 215
On-board computer 85
On-board computer, refer to On-board computer 85
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 203
Onboard monitor 18
Onboard monitor operating concept 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 204
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening/closing with remote control 37
Operating menus, onboard monitor 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 7
Outside air, see Automatic re‐ circulated-air control 142
Own safety 7
P
Paint, vehicle 222
Panoramic glass sunroof 47
Parallel parking assistant 133
Park Distance Control PDC 128
Parked-car ventilation 143
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 162
Parking aid, see PDC 128
Parking assistant 133
Parking brake 66
Parking lights 95
Parts and accessories 8
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 55
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 132
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 128
Performance Control 117 Personal Profile 36
Person warning with City light braking function 113
Phone, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 48
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 46
Plastic, care 223
PostCrash 115
Power failure 215
Power windows 45
Prescribed engine oil types 198
Pressure, tire air pressure 180
Pressure warning, tires 107
Profile, see Personal Pro‐ file 36
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 48
Protective function, win‐ dows 46
Push-and-turn switch, see Controller 19
R
Radiator fluid 200
Radio-operated key, see Re‐ mote control 34
Radio ready state 62
Radio, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Rain sensor 69
Rear fog lights 98
Rear lights 208
Rear luggage rack 165
Rearview camera 131
Rearview mirror 55
Rear window de‐ froster 140, 143
Recirculated-air filter 143
Recirculated-air mode 139, 142 Seite 243Everything from A to ZREFERENCE243
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