ignition MINI Clubman 2014 Owner's Manual (Mini Connected)

Instrument lighting  76Trip odometer  644Windshield wipers   575Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/off   546Ignition lock  547Steering wheel buttons, rightResuming cruise control   92Storing the speed and accelerat‐
ing or slowing down   92Activating/deactivating cruise
control   91Steering wheel buttons, leftVolumeBluetooth hands-free sys‐
tem   170
Bluetooth mobile phone prepara‐
tion package   180Activate/deactivate the voice acti‐
vation system   26Change the radio station
Select a music track
Scroll through the redial list8Horn, the entire surface9Adjust the steering wheel   4910Releasing the hood  224Seite 15CockpitAt a glance15
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Indicator/warning lamps
The concept
The indicator and warning lamps can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors in display
area 1 or 2.
Several of the lamps are checked for proper
functioning when the engine is started or the
ignition is switched on, and light up briefly.
Text messages
Text messages at the upper edge of the Control
Display explain the meaning of the displayed
indicator and warning lamps.
Supplementary text messages
You can call up more information, e.g., on the
cause of a malfunction and on how to respond,
via Check Control, refer to page 71.
In urgent cases, this information will be shown
as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on.
Indicator lamps without text messages
The following indicator lamps notify you that
certain functions are active:SymbolFunction or systemTurn signal, refer to page 57High beams/headlamp flasher, refer
to page 57Front fog lamps, refer to page 76Rear fog lamp, refer to page 76DSC or DTC is regulating the propul‐
sive forces in order to maintain driv‐
ing stability, refer to page 88The handbrake is set, refer to
page 56Engine malfunction with adverse ef‐
fect on emissions, refer to page 229Cruise control, refer to page 91Seite 17CockpitAt a glance17
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Opening and closingVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Remote control/key Buttons on the remote control1Opening the tailgate/split door2Unlocking3Locking
General information
Each remote control contains a rechargeable
battery that is automatically recharged when it
is in the ignition lock while the car is being
driven. Use each remote control at least twice a
year for longer road trips in order to maintain
the batteries' charge status. In vehicles equip‐
ped with Comfort Access, the remote control
contains a replaceable battery, refer to
page 40.
The settings called up and implemented when
the vehicle is unlocked depend on which re‐
mote control is used to unlock the vehicle, Per‐
sonal Profile, refer to page 32.
In addition, information about service require‐
ments is stored in the remote control, Service
data in the remote control, refer to page 228.
Integrated key
Press button 1 to unlock the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
▷Driver's door, refer to page 35.
New remote controls
You can obtain new remote controls from your
service center.
Loss of the remote controls Lost remote controls can be blocked by your
service center.
Personal Profile
The concept
You can set several of your vehicle's functions
to suit your personal needs and preferences.
▷Through Personal Profile, most of these set‐
tings are stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.▷While the vehicle is being unlocked, the re‐
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inside the vehicle, the windows and the sunroof
can be operated again.
Insert the remote control into the ignition lock
to be able to operate the windows and the sun‐
roof while the engine is switched off and the
doors are open.
Switching on the radio ready state Press the Start/Stop button to switch on the
radio ready state, refer to page 54.
Do not depress the brake or the clutch; other‐
wise, the engine will start.
Starting the engine The engine can be started or the ignition can
be switched on, refer to page 54, when a re‐
mote control is inside the vehicle. It is not nec‐
essary to insert a remote control into the igni‐
tion lock.
Switching off the engine in cars with
automatic transmission
The engine can only be switched off with the
selector lever in position P, refer to page 61.
To switch off the engine with the selector lever
in position N, the remote control must be in‐
serted in the ignition lock.
Before driving a vehicle with automatic
transmission into a car wash1.Insert the remote control into the ignition
switch.2.Depress the brake pedal.3.Move the selector lever to position N.4.Switch the engine off.
The vehicle can roll.
Malfunction The Comfort Access functions can be disturbed
by local radio waves, such as by a mobile
phone in the immediate vicinity of the remote
control or when a mobile phone is being
charged in the vehicle.
If this occurs, open or close the vehicle using
the buttons on the remote control or use the
integrated key in the door lock.
To start the engine afterward, insert the remote
control into the ignition switch.
Warning lamps The warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when you attempt to
start the engine: the engine cannot be
started.
The remote control is not in the vehicle or has a
malfunction. Take the remote control with you
inside the vehicle or have it checked. If neces‐
sary, insert another remote control into the ig‐
nition switch.
The warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up while the engine is run‐
ning: the remote control is no longer in‐
side the vehicle.
After switching off the engine, the engine can
only be started again within approx. 10 sec‐
onds if no door has been opened.
The indicator lamp lights up and a mes‐
sage appears on the Control Display: re‐
place the remote control battery.
Replacing the battery
The remote control for Comfort Access contains
a battery that will need to be replaced from
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Tilting the glass sunroof▷Press the switch back to the resistance
point and hold.
Both glass sunroofs are raised.
Releasing stops the motion.▷With the ignition switched on, press the
switch back past the resistance point.
Both closed glass sunroofs are raised fully.
Pressing again stops the motion.
Opening, closing
▷In the raised position with the ignition
switched on, press the switch back and
hold.
The front glass sunroof is opened. The rear
glass sunroof is closed.
Releasing stops the motion.
The same method is used to close the glass
sunroof, in this case by pressing the switch for‐
ward.
The front glass sunroof remains in the raised
position. The rear glass sunroof is raised. Press‐
ing again closes both sunroofs completely.
Roller sunblind The roller sunblind can be opened and closed
separately from the glass sunroof.
After a power failure After a power failure, it could happen that the
sunroof can only be raised. In this case, have
the system initialized. The manufacturer of your
MINI recommends having this work performed
by the service center.
Power windows
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 operate the power windows and in‐
jure themselves. ◀
If, after having been opened and closed a num‐
ber of times in close succession, a window can
only be closed, the system is overheated. Let
the system cool down for several minutes with
the ignition switched on or the engine running.
Opening▷Press the switch downward.
The window opens until the switch is re‐
leased.▷Press the switch downward briefly.
In the radio ready state and higher, the
window opens automatically. Press again
briefly to stop the opening procedure.
To open the window by a crack, briefly press
the switch downward twice in close succession.
Closing Danger of pinching
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the window is
clear; otherwise, injuries may result. ◀
The same method is used to close the window,
in this case by pressing the switch upward.
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Initializing the power windowsIf the battery was disconnected, for example to
change the battery or to put the vehicle into
storage, reinitialize the power windows; other‐
wise, the windows will not be lowered.
1.Close the doors.2.Open both windows.3.Close both windows.
Please contact your service center in the event
of a malfunction.
After the ignition is switched off The windows can be operated for approx. 1 mi‐
nute after the remote control is removed or the
ignition is switched off.
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. ◀
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. ◀
Do not use 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
Danger of pinching
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the window is
clear; otherwise, injuries may result. ◀
If there is an external danger or, for example, if
ice on the windows prevents a window from
closing normally, the window can be closed
manually.1.Press the switch upward and hold it.
The pinch protection system is limited and
the window reopens slightly if the closing
force exceeds a certain value.2.Press the switch upward again within ap‐
prox. 4 seconds and hold it. The window
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Before transporting passengers
Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐
porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐
tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐
able. ◀
Mirrors Exterior mirrors
General information
The mirror on the passenger side is more
curved than the driver's mirror.
Estimating distances correctly
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. Do not estimate the distance
to the traffic behind you based on what you see
in the mirror, as this will increase your risk of an
accident. ◀
At a glance1Setting the left or right exterior mirror2Folding the mirror in and out
Adjusting electrically
1.Select the mirror by turning the knob to the
respective position 1.2.To adjust the mirror, move the knob in the
desired direction: to the front, rear, left, or
right.Adjusting manually
If an electrical malfunction occurs, for example,
press the edges of the mirror glass.
Folding the mirror in and out
Turn the knob past the resistance point in di‐
rection 2.
The mirror can be folded in up to a vehicle
speed of approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.
For example, this is advantageous▷In car washes.▷In narrow streets.▷For folding back mirrors that were folded
away manually.
Fold in the mirror in a car wash
Before entering an automatic car wash,
fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or with the
button; otherwise, they could be damaged, de‐
pending on the width of the vehicle. ◀
Automatic heating Both exterior mirrors are heated automatically
while the engine is running or the ignition is
switched on when the external temperature is
below a certain value.
Interior rearview mirror
To reduce the blinding effect from the rear
when driving at night: turn the knob.
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DrivingVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Ignition lock Insert the remote control into the
ignition lock
Insert the remote control all the way into the
ignition lock.
Radio ready state is switched on. Individual
electrical consumers can operate.
Removing the remote control from the
ignition lock
Do not forcibly pull the remote control
out of the ignition lock
Do not forcibly pull the remote control out of
the ignition lock as this may cause damage. ◀
Before removing the remote control, push it all
the way in to release the locking mechanism.
The ignition is switched off if it was on.
Automatic transmission
You can only take out the remote control if
transmission position P is engaged: interlock.
Start/Stop button
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches the ig‐
nition on or off and starts the engine.
The engine starts when the Start/Stop button is
pressed and:
▷Manual transmission: the clutch is de‐
pressed.▷Automatic transmission: the brake is de‐
pressed.
Radio ready state
Individual electrical consumers can operate.
Radio ready state is switched off automatically:
▷When the remote control is removed from
the ignition lock.▷With Comfort Access, refer to page 38, by
pressing the button on the door handle or
the
button on the remote control.
▷After a certain period of time.
Ignition on All electrical consumers can operate. Most indi‐
cator and warning lamps light up for different
lengths of time.
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To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
Radio ready state and ignition off All indicator and warning lamps in the displays
go out.
The ignition switches off automatically when
the driver's door is opened. Pressing the Start/
Stop button again switches the ignition back
on.
For example, the ignition is not switched off in
the following situations:▷Depress the clutch or brake pedal.▷The low beams are switched on
Starting the engine
General information Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, breathing of 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 car unattended with the
engine running; otherwise, it presents a poten‐
tial source of danger.
Before leaving the car with the engine running,
shift to neutral or engage transmission posi‐
tion P and set the handbrake firmly; otherwise,
the vehicle may begin to roll. ◀
Frequent starting in quick succession
Avoid repeated futile attempts at starting
the car and avoid starting the car frequently in
quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel is not
burned or is inadequately burned, and there is
the danger of overheating and damaging the
catalytic converter. ◀
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary; start driving
right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
Do not depress the accelerator when starting
the engine.
Starting the engine
Manual transmission
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with
Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to
page 38.
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Depress the clutch pedal.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.
Automatic transmission
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with
Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to
page 38.
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Move the selector lever to 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.
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3Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or
the rain sensor4Cleaning the windshield and headlamps
Switching on wipers
Press the wiper lever upward, arrow 1.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
Normal wiper speed
Press up once.
The system switches to operation in the inter‐
mittent mode when the vehicle is stationary.
Fast wiper speed
Press up twice or press once beyond the resist‐
ance point.
The system switches to normal speed when the
vehicle is stationary.
Switching off wipers or brief wipe Press the wiper lever down, arrow 2.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
▷Brief wipe: press down once.▷To switch off normal wipe: press down
once.▷To switch off fast wipe: press down twice.
Intermittent wipe or rain sensor
If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the
intermittent-wipe time is a preset.
If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the
time between wipes is controlled automatically
and depends on the intensity of the rainfall.
The rain sensor is mounted on the windshield,
directly in front of the interior rearview mirror.
Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing
through an automatic car wash; otherwise,
damage could be caused by undesired wiper
activation. ◀
Activating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor
Press the button, arrow 3.
The symbol is shown in the tachometer.
Setting the sensitivity of the rain sensor1.Switch on the ignition, refer to page 54.2.Press the button on the turn indicator lever
repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.3.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.4.Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐
bol and "SET" are displayed.Seite 58ControlsDriving58
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