key battery MINI 5 door 2015 Owner's Manua

Opening and closingVehicle 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.
Remote control/key General information The vehicle is supplied with two remote con‐
trols with integrated key.
Every remote control holds a replaceable bat‐
tery.
You may set the key functions depending on
the optional features and country-specific ver‐
sion. For Settings, refer to page 43.
The vehicle stores personal settings for every
remote control. Personal Profile, refer to
page 36.
The remote controls hold information on re‐
quired maintenance. Service data in the remote
control, refer to page 202Overview1Unlocking2Locking3Unlock the tailgate4Panic mode
Integrated key
Press button, arrow 1, and remove the key, ar‐
row 2.
The integrated key fits the driver's door lock.
Replacing the battery
1.Remove integrated key from remote con‐
trol.2.Slide the key into the opening and raise the
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The battery compartment is accessible.3.Slide the key in the cover of the battery
compartment and raise the cover.4.Insert a battery of the same type with the
positive side facing up.5.Insert lid and cover.6.Push key into the remote control until it en‐
gages.
Have old batteries disposed of by a
dealer’s service center or another quali‐
fied service center or repair shop or
take them to a collection point.
New remote controls
New remote controls are available from a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Loss of the remote controls The lost remote control can be blocked by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
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.▷Empty battery in remote control.▷Interference from radio transmissions
through mobile devices in close proximity
to remote control.▷Interference of radio transmission by a
charging process of a mobile device, for ex‐
ample charging of a mobile phone.
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 emergencydetection of the remote control
Steptronic 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.
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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.
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Camera-based cruise con‐trol 120
Camera lenses, care 224
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 131
Can holder, see Cu‐ pholder 154
Car battery 214
Car care products 222
Care, displays 224
Care, vehicle 222
Cargo area 150
Cargo area, adapting size 155
Cargo area, enlarging 151
Cargo area lid 40
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 155
Cargo cover 150
Cargo, securing 164
Cargo straps, securing cargo 164
Car key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 224
Car wash 221
Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust system 161
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 202
Center armrest 154
Center console 16
Central instrument cluster, LED ring 89
Central locking system 40
Central screen, refer to Control Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Own Safety 7
Changing parts 204
Changing wheels 212
Changing wheels/tires 188
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 10
Check Control 77
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 196 Children, seating position 58
Children, transporting safely 58
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 58
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 60
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 59
Child safety locks 61
Child seat, mounting 59
Child seats 58
Chrome parts, care 223
Chrono package, cockpit 93
Cigarette lighter 149
Cleaning, displays 224
Climate control 138, 140
Clock 81
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Clothes hooks 155
Coasting 170
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 170
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 170
Combination switch, see Turn signals 67
Combi switch, see wiper sys‐ tem 68
Comfort Access 41
Compartments in the doors 154
Compass 147
Compressor 190
Condensation on win‐ dows 142
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 162
Condition Based Service CBS 202
Configuring driving pro‐ gram 119
Confirmation signal 43 Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 88
Controller 19
Control systems, driving stabil‐ ity 116
Convenient opening 38
Coolant 200
Cooling function 139, 141
Cooling, maximum 141
Cooling system 200
Cornering lamp 97
Corrosion on brake discs 162
Cosmetic mirror 149
Courtesy lamps during unlock‐ ing 37
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
Cruise control 126
Cruise control, active 120
Cruising range 82
Cupholder 154
Current fuel consumption 82
D
Damage, tires 188
Damping control, dy‐ namic 118
Data, technical 228
Date 81
Daytime running lights 97
Defrosting, see defrosting the windows 140
Defrosting, see Windows, de‐ frosting 142
Defrosting the windows 140
Dehumidifying, air 139, 141
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 86
Digital clock 81
Digital compass 147
Dimensions 228
Dimmable exterior mirrors 56
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Recommended fuelgrade 178
Recommended tire brands 189
Refueling 176
Remaining range 82
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, blocking 35
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 39
Remote control, replacing the battery 34
Remote control, univer‐ sal 145
Replacement fuse 215
Replacing parts 204
Replacing the battery, remote control 34
Replacing wheels/tires 188
Reporting safety malfunc‐ tions 10
RES CNCL button, see camera- based cruise control 120
RES CNCL button, see Cruise control 126
Reserve warning, see Range 82
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 104
Retaining straps, securing cargo 164
Retreaded tires 189
Roadside parking lights 96
RON recommended fuel grade 178
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 229
Roof-mounted luggage rack 164
RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ nent, see Run-flat tires 190
Rubber components, care 223
Run-flat tires 190 S
Safe braking 161
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passenger
seat 52
Safety belts 51
Safety belts, care 224
Safety switch, windows 46
Safety systems, airbags 100
Saving fuel 166
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver 204
Sealant 190
Seat belts, see Safety belts 51
Seat heating, front 51
Seating position for chil‐ dren 58
Seats 49
Selection list in instrument cluster 85
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 72
Sensors, care 224
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 202
Service requirements, dis‐ play 82
SET button, see camera-based cruise control 120
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 126
Settings, locking/unlocking 43
Settings, mirrors 55
Settings on Control Display 88
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 73
Shift point indicator, Head-Up Display 92
Side airbag 100
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 43
Sitting safely 49
Size 228 Slide/tilt glass roof 47
Snow chains 193
Socket 149
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 203
Spare fuse 215
Spare tire, see Emergency wheel 212
Speed, average 86
Speed limit detection, on‐ board computer 86
Speed limiter, display 83
Speed Limit Information 83
Speed warning 88
Split screen 23
Sport displays 87
Sport displays, Head-up Dis‐ play 92
Sport instruments, cockpit 93
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 118
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 73
Stability control systems 116
Standard view, Head-up Dis‐ play 91
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 64
Start/Stop button 62
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 63
Status control display, tires 104
Status information, onboard monitor 23
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering wheel, adjusting 57
Steptronic Sport transmission, see Steptronic transmis‐
sion 72
Steptronic transmission 72
Stopping the engine 63
Storage compartments 153
Storage, tires 189
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