warning light MINI 3 door 2015 Owner's Manual

Resetting profilesThe settings of the active profile are reset to
their default values.
On the Control Display:1. "Settings"2."Profiles"
The current profile is selected.3.Open "Options".4."Reset current profile"
Exporting profiles
Most settings of the active profile can be ex‐
ported.
This can be helpful for securing and retrieving
personal settings, before delivering the vehicle
to a workshop, for example. Profiles can be
taken to another vehicle equipped with the
Personal Profile function.
Export is made via the USB port to a USB de‐
vice.
Popular file systems for USB devices are sup‐
ported. FAT32 and exFAT are the recom‐
mended formats for profile export. Other for‐
mats may not support the export.
1. "Settings"2."Profiles"3."Export profile"4."USB device"
Importing profiles
Profiles stored on a USB device can be im‐
ported via the USB interface.
Existing settings are overwritten with the im‐
ported profile.
1. "Settings"2."Profiles"3."Import profile"4."USB device"Using the guest profile
The guest profile is for individual settings that
are saved in none of the three personal profiles.
This can be useful for drivers who are using the
vehicle temporarily and do not have their own
profile.1. "Settings"2."Profiles"3."Guest"4.Adjust the settings.
The guest profile cannot be renamed. It is not
assigned to the current remote control.
Display profile list during start The profile list can be displayed during each
start to select the desired profile.
1. "Settings"2."Profiles"3.Open "Options".4."Display user list at startup"
Using the remote con‐
trol
Information WARNING
People or animals in the vehicle can lock
the doors from the inside and lock themselves
in. The vehicle can then not be opened from
the outside. There is risk of injuries. Take the
remote control along so that the vehicle can be
opened from the outside. ◀
Unlocking Press button on the remote control.
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switched on. This function is not available, if
the interior lamps were switched off man‐
ually.▷The welcome lamps are switched on, if this
function was activated.
On 3-door models:
Press button on the remote control
twice in direct succession.
When the door is opened, the window is low‐
ered more to make it easier to enter the vehi‐
cle.
You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.
Create the settings, refer to page 43.
The alarm system, refer to page 43, is
switched off.
Convenient opening Press and hold this button on the re‐
mote control after unlocking.
The windows and the glass sunroof are opened,
as long as the button on the remote control is
pressed.
Locking 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. ◀
The driver's door must be closed. Press button on the remote control.
The alarm system, refer to page 43, is
switched on.
If the vehicle horn honks twice when you lock
the car, this means that the engine or ignition is
still switched on. In this case, the engine or ig‐
nition must be switched off by means of the
Start/Stop button.
Switching on interior lights and
courtesy lights
Press button on the remote control
with the vehicle locked.
The courtesy lamps are only switched on when
it is dark outside. This function is not available,
if the interior lamps were switched off man‐ ually.
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 45, are turned
off. After locking, wait 10 seconds before press‐
ing the button again.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press button on the remote control for
at least 3 seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Unlocking the tailgate Press button on the remote control for
approx. 1 second.
The tailgate opens slightly, regardless of
whether the vehicle was previously locked or
unlocked.
To avoid locking it into the vehicle, do not place
the remote control in the cargo area.
Depending on the features and the country
version, it is also possible to have door un‐
locked. Create the settings, refer to page 43.
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To do this, slide the integrated key into the
opening from below and remove the lid.2.Unlock or lock door lock.
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 needed, through emergency
detection of the remote control, refer to
page 35.
From the inside
Locking and unlocking
Press button.
Vehicle is locked.
Press button.
The vehicle is unlocked.
Pressing the buttons for the central locking sys‐
tem locks and unlocks the doors and the tail‐
gate when the front doors are closed, but they
are not secured against theft.
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked. The hazard warning
system and interior lights come on.
Unlocking and opening▷Press the central locking system
button to unlock the doors to‐
gether, and then pull the door handle
above the armrest.▷Front doors: pull the door handle on the
door to open the door. The other doors re‐
main locked.▷Back doors: pull twice on the door handle
on the door to be opened; the first time un‐
locks the door, the second time opens it.
The other doors remain locked.
Tailgate
Information WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operat‐
ing the tailgate. There is risk of injuries. Make sure that the area of movement of the tailgate
is clear during opening and closing. ◀
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. ◀
CAUTION
The tailgate swings back and up when it
opens. There is risk of property damage. Make
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate
is clear during opening and closing. ◀
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▷Disconnected battery voltage.
The alarm system briefly signals tampering:
▷Acoustic alarm.▷By switching on the hazard warning system.▷By flashing the daytime running lights.
Switching on and offWhen you lock or unlock the vehicle, either
with the remote control or with Comfort Access,
the alarm system is switched on and off at the same time.
Door lock with the alarm system
switched on
The alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened, when the vehicle is unlocked via the
door lock.
Switching off the alarm, refer to page 45.
Tailgate with the alarm system
switched on
The tailgate can be opened even when the
alarm system is switched on.
After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and
monitored again when 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 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 alarm system is switched on.▷Indicator lamp flashes for approx. 10 sec‐
onds, then it flashes briefly every 2 sec‐
onds:
Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor
are not active, as doors, hood, or tailgate
are not correctly closed. Correctly closed
access points are secured.
When the still open access points are
closed, interior motion sensor and tilt alarm
sensor will be switched on.▷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.
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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 trains carrying vehicles,
at sea or on a trailer.▷With animals 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 turned off until the vehicle is locked again.
Switching off the alarm
▷Unlock vehicle with the remote control or
switch on the ignition, if needed through
emergency detection of remote control, re‐
fer to page 35.▷For Comfort Access: If you have the remote
control with you, unlock vehicle using the
button on the driver's side or passenger
side door.
Power windows
Information WARNING
Unattended children or animals can move
the vehicle and endanger themselves and traf‐
fic, for example with the following actions:
▷Pressing the Start/Stop button.▷Releasing the parking brake.▷Opening and closing of doors or windows.▷Engaging selector lever position N.▷Using vehicle equipment.
There is risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Carry remote control along when exiting
and lock the vehicle. ◀
Overview
On 5-door models
On 3-door models
Opening
▷ Press the button 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.
See also: Convenient opening, refer to page 38,
via remote control.
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ClosingWARNING
When operating the windows, body parts
and objects can be jammed. There is risk of in‐
juries or risk of property damage. Make sure
that the area of movement of the windows is
clear during opening and closing. ◀▷ 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.
See also: closing by means of Comfort Access,
refer to page 42.
Pinch protection system WARNING
When operating the windows, body parts
and objects can be jammed. There is risk of in‐
juries or risk of property damage. Make sure
that the area of movement of the windows is
clear during opening and closing. ◀
WARNING
Accessories on the windows such as an‐
tennas can impact jam protection. There is risk
of injuries. Do not install accessories in the area
of movement of the windows. ◀
If closing force exceeds a specific margin as a
window closes, closing is interrupted.
The window reopens slightly.
Closing without the pinch protection
system
WARNING
When operating the windows, body parts
and objects can be jammed. There is risk of in‐
juries or risk of property damage. Make sure
that the area of movement of the windows is
clear during opening and closing. ◀
In case of danger from the outside or if ice
might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol‐
lows:1.Pull the switch past the resistance point and
hold it there.
The pinch protection is limited and the win‐
dow reopens slightly if the closing force ex‐
ceeds a certain margin.2.Pull the switch past the resistance point
again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it
there.
The window closes without jam protection.
On 5-door models: safety switch
The concept
The opening and closing of the rear window
can be blocked via the safety switch for the
rear. This makes sense, for example, if children
or animals are carried in the rear.
Information WARNING
When operating the windows, body parts
and objects can be jammed. There is risk of in‐
juries or risk of property damage. Make sure
that the area of movement of the windows is
clear during opening and closing. ◀
In order to prevent uncontrolled closing of the
windows, press the safety switch, for example if
children or animals are carried in the rear.
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Overview
Switching on and offPress button.
The LED lights up if the safety function
is switched on.
Panoramic glass sun‐
roof
Information WARNING
Body parts can be jammed on operating
the glass sunroof. There is risk of injuries. Make
sure that the area of movement of the glass
sunroof is clear during opening and closing. ◀
WARNING
Unattended children or animals can move
the vehicle and endanger themselves and traf‐
fic, for example with the following actions:
▷Pressing the Start/Stop button.▷Releasing the parking brake.▷Opening and closing of doors or windows.▷Engaging selector lever position N.▷Using vehicle equipment.
There is risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Carry remote control along when exiting
and lock the vehicle. ◀
Overview
Tilting the glass sunroof
Press back the switch up to or
beyond the resistance point and
release it.
The glass sunroof is raised.
Opening glass sunroof
When the glass sunroof is closed Press the switch back beyond
the resistance point and release
it twice.
The glass sunroof is opened.
Pressing the switch again stops
the motion.
With the glass sunroof completely
raised
▷Slide switch back to the re‐
sistance point and hold.
The glass sunroof is opened
as long as the switch is
pressed.▷Press the switch back beyond the resist‐
ance point and release it.
The glass sunroof is opened.
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Comfort position
If the glass sunroof stops before it is completely
opened, it is in the Comfort position. In this po‐
sition the wind noises in the interior are the
least.
If desired, continue the movement by Pressing
the switch.
Closing glass sunroof
With the glass sunroof open▷Slide switch forward to the
resistance point and hold.
The glass sunroof is closed as
long as the switch is pressed
and stops in the raised posi‐
tion.▷Press the switch forward beyond the resist‐
ance point and release it.
The glass sunroof is closed and stops in the
raised position.
Pressing the switch toward the back stops
the motion.▷Press the switch forward beyond the resist‐
ance point and release it twice.
The glass sunroof is closed.
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
With the glass sunroof completely
raised
Press the switch forward beyond
the resistance point and release
it.
The glass sunroof is closed.
Pinch protection system If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a
glass sunroof closes, the closing action is inter‐
rupted.
The glass sunroof reopens slightly.
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed on operating
the glass sunroof. There is risk of injuries. Make
sure that the area of movement of the glass
sunroof is clear during opening and closing. ◀
Closing without the pinch protection
system
If there is an external danger, proceed as fol‐
lows:1.Press the switch forward beyond the resist‐
ance point and hold it.
The pinch protection is limited and the
glass sunroof reopens slightly if the closing
force exceeds a certain margin.2.Press the switch forward again beyond the
resistance point and hold until the glass
sunroof closes without jam protection.
Make sure that the closing area is clear.
Initializing after a power failure
After a power failure, it can happen that the
glass sunroof can only be raised. The system
must be initialized in this case. MINI recom‐
mends having this work performed only by a
dealer's service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
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Forward/backward
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired
direction.
After releasing the lever, move the seat forward
or back slightly making sure it engages prop‐
erly.
Height
Pull the lever up or press it down as often as
needed to reach the desired height.
Backrest tilt
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the
backrest or lift it off, as necessary.
Lumbar support
The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐
justed in a way that it supports the lumbar re‐
gion of the spine. The lower back and the spine
are supported for upright posture.
Turn the wheel in order to increase or decrease
the curvature.
Thigh support
Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjust
the thigh support.
In 3-door models: entering the rearInformation WARNING
There is risk of jamming when moving the
seats. There is risk of injuries or risk of property
damage. Make sure that the area of movement
of the seat is clear prior to any adjustment. ◀
WARNING
Unexpected movements of the backrest
while driving may occur due to an unlocked
backrest. Vehicle control could be lost. There is
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InformationWARNING
If the safety belt is used by more than
one person, the protective effect of the safety belt cannot be ensured anymore. There is risk
of injuries or danger to life. Do not allow more
than one person to wear a single safety belt. In‐
fants and children are not allowed in an occu‐
pant's lap, but must be transported and respec‐
tively secured in designated child restraint
systems. ◀
WARNING
The protective effect of the safety belts
can be limited or lost when safety belts are fas‐
tened incorrectly. An incorrectly fastened safety
belt can cause additional injuries, for example
in the event of an accident or during braking
and evasive maneuvers. There is risk of injuries or danger to life. Make sure that all occupants
are wearing safety belts correctly. ◀
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. ◀
Correct use of safety belts▷Wear the safety belt twist-free and as tight
to your body as possible over your lap and
shoulders.▷Wear the safety belt deep on your hips over
your lap. The safety belt may not press on
your stomach.▷Do not wear the safety belt on your throat,
rub it on sharp edges, guide it or jam it in
across hard or fragile objects.▷Avoid thick clothing.▷Re-tighten the safety belt frequently up‐
ward around your upper body.Buckling the seat belt
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in
the belt buckle.
Unbuckling the safety belt
1.Hold the safety belt firmly.2.Press the red button in the belt buckle.3.Guide the safety belt back into its roll-up
mechanism.
Safety belt reminder for driver's seat
and front passenger seat
The indicator lamp lights up and a sig‐
nal sounds. Make sure that the safety
belts are positioned correctly. The
safety belt reminder is active at speeds above
approx. 6 mph/10 km/h. It can also be acti‐
vated if objects are placed on the front passen‐
ger seat.
Damage to safety belts WARNING
The protective effect of the safety belts
may not be fully functional or fail in the follow‐
ing situations:
▷Safety belts are damaged, soiled or
changed in any other way.▷Safety belt buckle is damaged or heavily
soiled.▷Belt tensioners or belt retractors were
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