remote start MINI COOPER 2003 Owners Manual
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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATIONCONTROLS DATA INDEX
CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM OPENING AND CLOSING – FROM OUTSIDEThe conceptThe central locking system is ready for 
operation whenever the driver's door is 
closed. The doors, the tailgate and the fuel 
filler door are unlocked or locked.
The central locking system secures your 
MINI:
>When operated from the outside via the 
remote control as well as via the door 
lock
>When operated from the inside via a 
switch
>Automatically, as soon as you start driv-
ing.
If operated from outside, the anti-theft sys-
tem is activated at the same time. This pre-
vents the doors from being unlocked via 
safety lock buttons or door handles.
The alarm system is also armed or dis-
armed; refer to page 31.
In the event of an accident, the central lock-
ing system unlocks automatically. The haz-
ard warning system and interior lamps are 
also switched on.
Via remote controlThe remote control gives you an exception-
ally convenient method for unlocking and 
locking your vehicle. It also offers another 
function:
To open the tailgate, refer to page 24.
The tailgate will open slightly, the vehicle is 
unlocked at the same time.
Whenever you unlock/lock the vehicle, you 
simultaneously deactivate/activate the 
anti-theft system and optional alarm sys-
tem and the interior lamps are switched 
on/off.
If the vehicle has been properly locked 
using the remote control, the hazard warn-
ing system lights up once.
When the vehicle is unlocked, the hazard 
warning system does not react.
Children might be able to lock the 
doors from the inside. Always take 
the vehicle keys with you so that the vehi-
cle can be opened again from the outside at 
any time.<
For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply 
with part 15 of the FCC, Federal Communi-
cations Commission, regulations. Opera-
tion is governed by the following: 
FCC ID: LX8765S
LX8765E
LX8CAS 
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the 
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions:
>This device may not cause harmful inter-
ference, and
>this device must accept any interference 
received, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or 
changes to these devices could void 
the user's authority to operate this equip-
ment.<
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OPENING AND CLOSING – FROM INSIDE With this switch, you operate the central 
locking system when the doors are closed. 
The doors and tailgate are unlocked or 
locked only. The anti-theft system is not 
activated.
Also, the fuel filler door remains unlocked 
to allow refueling.
If the remote control has been used 
to unlock only the driver's door, see 
page 24, and you touch the switch when 
the driver's door is open, the other door, the 
tailgate, and the fuel filler door are 
unlocked. 
If the driver's door is closed, touching the 
switch locks it.<
To unlock and open the doors1. Touch the switch for the central locking 
system
2. Pull the door handle above the armrest
or
pull the door handle for each door twice: to 
unlock first and then open.Convenience opening modeFrom ignition key position 1:
Hold the switch in the Unlock position.
The windows and sliding/tilt sunroof open.
Convenience opening mode is simul-
taneously deactivated via the Vehicle 
Memory when convenience opening mode 
is deactivated via the door lock; refer to 
page 25.<
Convenience closing is not possible 
by means of this switch. You should 
therefore close all the windows and the 
sliding/tilt sunroof individually.<
To lockTouch the switch for the central locking 
system
or
press the individual safety lock buttons 
down. 
The central locking automatically 
secures your MINI as soon as you 
start to drive.<
You can have this function activated/
deactivated by your MINI Dealer.<
Children might be able to lock the 
doors from the inside. Always take 
the vehicle's keys with you so that you can 
open the vehicle again from the outside at 
any time.<
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ALARM SYSTEM
*
>Indicator lamp goes out when the sys-
tem is disarmed: 
No tampering with your vehicle has been 
detected
>Indicator lamp continues to flash at a 
slow rate after the system is disarmed:
Your vehicle has been tampered with. 
The indicator lamp will not go out until 
the ignition key is turned in the ignition 
lock or the alarm system is re-armed.
Interior motion sensor:
>Indicator lamp does not react:
Doors or tailgate are not properly closed
>Indicator lamp flashes constantly:
Only driver/passenger window and slid-
ing/tilt sunroof is open. 
Interior motion sensor is not activated. 
Alarm system is armed
>Indicator lamp is lit somewhat longer 
and then flashes constantly:
Window and/or sliding/tilt sunroof were 
closed after the system was armed: 
interior motion sensor is not activated.
Avoiding unwanted alarm The tilt alarm and interior motion sensors 
may be turned off at the same time. This 
will prevent unwanted alarms, e.g. in 
duplex garages or when on car transport 
trains:
Lock the vehicle twice – activating:
Press button 2 of the remote control twice 
in succession, see page 25 
or 
lock with the key twice, see page 25. 
The indicator lamp goes from fast blinking 
to regular blinking. After approx. ten sec-
onds the indicator lamp changes to con-
stant flashing. The tilt alarm and interior 
motion sensors are deactivated until the 
system is disarmed.
Interior motion sensorTransmitter and receiver of the interior 
motion sensor system are found under a 
cover in the vehicle roof.
For the interior motion sensor to function 
properly, the windows, sliding/tilt sunroof 
and doors must be closed.
Turn off the interior motion sensor – see 
previous column – if
>children or animals remain in the vehicle
>windows or the sliding/tilt sunroof 
remain open.
The tilt alarm and interior motion 
sensors are inadvertently turned off if 
the convenience closing of windows and 
sliding/tilt sunroof is interrupted in the 
first 10 seconds and then restarted. The 
alarm must then be disarmed and reacti-
vated.<
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EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
Q 
Quality grading, tire88 
R 
Radiator96 
Radio, see separate Owner's 
Manual 
Rain sensor54 
Reading lamps53 
bulb replacement110 
Rear backrest 
foldable74 
Rear fog lamp 
bulb replacement109 
Rear lamps48,109 
Rear shelf, see Cargo area 
cover74 
Rear window defroster 
air conditioning system68 
automatic climate 
control71 
Rear window wiper55 
replacing106 
Rearview mirror39 
Recirculated air mode 
air conditioner system68 
automatic climate 
control71 
Recirculation of air68,71 
Reclining seat34 Recommended grades of 
oil96 
Refueling, fuel filler door82 
Remaining distance for 
service60 
Remote control23 
battery22 
changing battery22 
initialization22 
Removing fog on windows 
air conditioning system69 
automatic climate 
control72 
Replacement key22 
Reporting safety defects8 
Reserve indicator light58 
Restore tire inflation 
pressure120 
Restraint system41 
Reverse gear48,50 
Rod antenna99 
Roller sun blind, rear window 
blind30 
Roof load132 
Rope, towing126 
Rubber parts100 
Run Flat tires85,88,116 
winter tires89 S 
Safety belts16,33 
adjusting38 
care100 
Safety lock buttons26 
Seat heater36 
Securing cargo75 
Selector lever 
shiftlock45,49 
Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet
for US models98 
Service interval 
display60,98 
Setting up the car44 
Shiftlock49 
Side airbags40 
Side turn signal indicators 
bulb replacement108 
Sitting safely with airbags33 
Sitting safely with safety 
belts33 
Size131 
Sliding/tilt sunroof29 
convenience 
operation25,29 
Snow chains90 
Space-saver spare tire 
changing tires112 
Spare key22 
Speed130 Speed control see Cruise 
control56 
Speed, winter tires90 
Split rear backrest74 
Spray jets55 
Standing lamps52 
bulb replacement108 
Starting46 
problems46,124,126 
with a discharged 
battery124 
Steering lock45 
Storage, tires89 
Storing the vehicle101 
Sun visors39 
Switches12 
Symbols6 
T 
Tachometer13,14,58 
Tail lamps 
bulb replacement109 
Tailgate16,27 
manually unlocking27 
opening, remote control24 
Tank display58 
Technical data130 
Technical modifications103 
Temperature 
air conditioning system68 
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automatic climate 
control71 
engine coolant59 
high81 
layering69,72 
outside temperature61 
tires88 
The right tires89 
Third brake lamp 
bulb replacement110 
Tilt alarm sensor31 
remote control25 
turning off32 
Tire change set112,117 
Tire failure16 
Tire inflation pressure85,90 
Tires85,89 
all-season tires89 
break-in80 
changing112 
condition87,90 
damage87 
inflation pressure85 
M+S tires89 
pressure85 
replacement87 
Run Flat tires85,88,116 
snow chains90 
storage89 
temperature88 
the right choice89 tread87 
winter tires89 
with emergency running 
properties, see Run Flat 
tires85,88,116 
Tools106 
Torque130 
Total weight132 
Tow bar126 
Tow socket for towing 
eyelet126 
Towing126 
with Continuously Variable 
automatic Transmission 
(CVT)127 
Towing eyelet126 
Towing rope126 
Traction88 
Transmission48 
Transmission malfunction
Continuously Variable 
automatic Transmission 
(CVT)51 
Transporting children 
safely41 
Tread wear88 
Trip odometer58 
Trunk 
cover, see Cargo area 
cover74 
lid, see Tailgate27 opening, remote control24 
see Cargo area 
volume132 
Turn signal indicators18,52 
bulb replacement108 
Turning off 
engine47 
U 
Uniform Tire Quality 
Grading88 
Unwanted alarm32 
V 
Valve core and
spare valve118 
Valve remover118 
Vanity mirror 
bulb replacement111 
illuminated39 
Vehicle 
breaking-in80 
dimensions131 
exterior finish99 
operating46 
parking81 
starting46 
storing101 
turning off47 
washing99 
weight132 Vehicle Memory44 
Ventilation 
draft-free69,72 
heater67 
Vents, ventilation72 
W 
Warning lamp15 
Warning triangle124 
Warranty98 
see Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet
for US models, Warranty and 
Service Guide Booklet 
for Canadian models 
Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet for Canadian 
models98 
Washer systems94 
Washer/wiper system54 
Waste container73 
Water on roadways 
deep water81 
Weight132 
Wheel and tire 
combination89 
Wheel chock 
foldable112,117,118 
Wheel lug bolts 
wrench112,113,118 
Wheelbase131 
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