window MINI Clubman 2016 Owner's Manual (Mini Connected)

CockpitVehicle 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.
All around the steering wheel
1Power windows  462Exterior mirror operation  573Central locking system  404LightsFront fog lights  99Rear fog lights  99Lights off
Daytime running lights  98
Parking lights  96Low beams  96Automatic headlight control  97
Corner-illuminating lights  98
High-beam Assistant  98
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Camera-based cruise control on/
off  121
Cruise control on/off  127Store speed  121,  127Pause, continue cruise con‐
trol  121,  127
Set speed  121,  127Reduce distance  121Increase distance  1216Steering column stalk, leftTurn signal  70High beams, head‐
light flasher  70
High-beam Assistant  98Roadside parking lights  97On-board computer  887Instrument cluster  798Steering column stalk, rightWindshield wipers  71Rain sensor  72Cleaning windows  72Rear window wiper  73Cleaning rear window  739Steering wheel buttons, rightVoice activation  26TelephoneConfirm the selection  88Move selection up  88Move selection down  88Increase volumeReduce volume10Horn11Adjust the steering wheel  5912Unlock hood  193Seite 15CockpitAT A GLANCE15
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Executing functions using short
commands
Execute functions on the main menu via short
commands. It almost doesn't matter which
menu item is selected, e.g., ›Vehicle status‹.
Help dialog for the voice activation
system
Calling up help dialog: ›Help‹
Additional commands for the help dialog:
▷›Help with examples‹: announces informa‐
tion about the current operating options
and the most important commands for
them.
▷›Help with voice activation‹: information
about the principle of operation for the
voice activation system is announced.
One example: opening the
tone settings
Via the main menu
The commands of the menu items are spoken
just as they are selected via the controller.
1.Turn on the Entertainment sound output if
needed.
2. Press button on the steering wheel.3.›Radio‹4.›Tone‹
Via short command
The desired tone settings can also be started
via a short command.
1.Turn on the Entertainment sound output if
needed.
2. Press button on the steering wheel.3.›Tone‹Setting the voice dialog
Set system to standard dialog or use a short
version.
The short version of the voice dialog plays back
short messages in abbreviated form.
On the Control Display:
1. "Settings"2."Language/Units"3."Speech type:"4.Select setting.
Adjusting the volume
Turn the volume button during the spoken in‐
structions until the desired volume is set.
▷The volume remains constant even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.
▷The volume is stored for the profile cur‐
rently used.
Information on Emer‐
gency Requests
Do not use the voice activation system to ini‐
tiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situa‐
tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change.
This can unnecessarily delay the establishment
of a phone connection.
Environmental condi‐
tions
▷Say the commands, numbers, and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐
sis, and speed.
▷Always say commands in the language of
the voice activation system.
▷Keep the doors, windows, and glass sun‐
roof closed to prevent noise interference.
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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.
You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.
Create the settings, refer to page 43.
The alarm system, refer to page 44, 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 44, 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.
Opening split doors
When the split doors are opened, make sure
there is sufficient clearance to prevent damage.
1. Press button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second.
The right side of the split doors opens, re‐
gardless of whether the vehicle is locked or
unlocked.
2. Press button on the remote control
again for approx. 1 second.
The left side of the split doors opens.
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.
If the doors were not unlocked, the split doors
are locked again as soon as they close.
CAUTION
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit
the rear window and heat conductors while
driving. There is risk of property damage. Cover
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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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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 split
doors 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.
Split doors
Information
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operat‐
ing the split doors. There is risk of injuries.
Make sure that the area of movement of the
split doors is clear during opening and clos‐
ing.◀
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 split doors swivel back and to the
side when they open. There is risk of property
damage. Make sure that the area of movement
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Unlocking
On the driver's or front passenger's door han‐
dle, press the button.
This corresponds to pressing the remote control
button:
Locking
On the driver's or front passenger's door han‐
dle, press the button.
This corresponds to pressing the remote control
button:
If a door was unlocked and opened from the
inside via the door opener, all other doors con‐
tinue to be locked. This is the case, if the vehi‐
cle was locked automatically after driving off or
via the central locking system button. In this
case, all doors are unlocked, when pressing the
button on the door handle. The button must be
pressed again for locking.
To save battery power, ensure that all power
consumers are turned off before locking the ve‐
hicle.
Convenient closing
WARNING
With convenient closing, body parts can
be jammed. There is risk of injuries. Make sure
that the area of movement of the doors is clear
during convenient closing.◀
Press and hold down the handle of the driver or
the front seat passenger.
This corresponds to pressing and holding the
remote control button:
In addition to locking, the windows and glass
sunroof will be closed.
Unlocking the splot doors separately
Press the button in the handle of the split
doors.
This corresponds to pressing the remote control
button:
The situation of the doors does not change.
Opening split doors with no-touch
activation
The split doors can be opened with no-touch
activation using the remote control you are car‐
rying. Two sensors detect a forward-directed
foot motion in the center of the area at the rear
of the car and the split doors open.
Foot movement to be carried out
WARNING
During no-contact activation of the split
doors, vehicle parts may be touched, e.g. hot
exhaust system. There is risk of injuries. With
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Split soors with the alarm system
switched on
The split doors can be opened even when the
alarm system is switched on.
After the split doors are closed, they are 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 split doors
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.
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.
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▷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
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.
Closing
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.◀
▷ 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.
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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.
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.
Overview
Switching on and off
Press 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.◀
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