steering wheel adjustment MINI COOPER 2013 Owners Manual

CONTROLSAdjustments
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Adjustments
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or coun try version. This also
applies to safety relate d functions and systems.
Sitting safely
The ideal sitting position can make a vital contri-
bution to relaxed, fatigu e-free driving. In con-
junction with the safety belts, the head restraints
and the airbags, the seated position has a major
influence on your safety in the event of an acci-
dent. To ensure that th e safety systems operate
with optimal efficiency, we strongly urge you to
observe the instructions contained in the follow-
ing section.
For additional informatio n on transporting chil-
dren safely, refer to page 44.
Airbags
Always maintain an adequate distance
between yourself and the airbags. Always
grip the steering wheel on the rim, with your
hands in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to
minimize the risk of inju ry to the hands or arms
in the event of the airbag being deployed.
No one and nothing should come between the
airbags and the seat occupant.
Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the
front passenger side as a storage area. Ensure
that the front passenger is correctly seated, e.g.
that no feet or legs are propped against the
dashboard. Otherwise, leg injury could result if
the front airbag suddenly deployed.
Make sure that passeng ers keep their heads
away from the side ai rbag and do not lean
against the cover of the head airbag; otherwise injuries can occur when the airbags are
deployed.
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Even if you follow all the instructions, injuries
resulting from contact with airbags cannot be
fully excluded, depending on the circumstances.
The ignition and inflation noise may provoke a
mild hearing loss in extremely sensitive individ-
uals. This effect is usually only temporary.
For airbag locations as well as additional infor-
mation, refer to page 78.
Head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
Adjust the head restraint in such a way
that its center is at approx. ear level. Oth-
erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the
event of an accident. <
Head restraints, refer to page 40.
Safety belt
Before every drive, make sure that all occupants
wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the
safety belt as an additional safety device, but
they do not represent a substitute.
Number of safety belts
Never allow more than one person to
wear a single safety belt. Never allow
infants or small children to ride in a passenger's
lap.
Make sure that the belt in the lap area sits low
across the hips and does not press against the
abdomen. The safety belt must not rest against
the throat, run across sh arp edges, pass over
hard or fragile objects or be pinched. Fasten the
safety belt so that it is pulled taut across the lap
and shoulder, fitting the body snugly without
any twists. Otherwise, the belt could slide over
the hips in the event of a frontal collision and
injure the abdomen. Avoid wearing bulky cloth-

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AdjustmentsCONTROLS
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Interior and exterior mirrors,
automatic dimming feature
It is controlled by two photosensors:
>Inside the interior rearview mirror, arrow
> On the back of the mirror.
For proper function:
> Keep the photosensors clean
> Do not cover the area between the interior
rearview mirror and the windshield
> Do not place stickers or decals on the wind-
shield in front of the mirror.
Steering wheel
Adjustments
Do not adjust the steering wheel position
while the car is in motion; otherwise, there
is a risk of accident due to an unexpected move-
ment. <
1. Fold the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred
distance and angle to su it your seated posi-
tion. 3.
Swing the lever back up.
Do not use force to swing the lever
back up; otherwise, the mechanism
will be damaged. <

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On/off and toneENTERTAINMENT
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Adjusting volume
Turn the knob to the desired volume.
The volume can also be adjusted on the steering
wheel, refer to page10.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use; refer to Personal Profile, page 26.
Setting tone controls
Various tone settings can be changed, e.g. treble
and bass or the speed-dependent volume con-
trol.
The tone settings are set for all audio sources at
once.
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use; refer to Personal Profile,
page 26.
Treble, bass, balance, fader
> "Treble": treble adjustment.
> "Bass": bass adjustment.
> "Balance": volume distribution right/left.
> "Fader": volume distribution front/back.
Adjustments
1."CD/Multimedia", "Rad io" or "Settings".
2. "Tone"
3. Select the desired tone setting.
4. To adjust: turn the MINI joystick.
5. To store: press the MINI joystick.
Volume levels
>"Speed volume": vo lume is adapted
depending on the speed
> "PDC": volume of the PDC acoustic signal
relative to the entertainment sound output
> "Gong": volume of the acoustic signal, e.g.
for the acoustic Safety Belt Reminder rela-
tive to the entertainment sound output
Mobile phone preparation Bluetooth
> "Microphone": volume of the microphone
during a phone conversation.
> "Loudspeak.": volume of the speaker during
a phone conversation.

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COMMUNICATIONSMINI Connected
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Connecting via the snap-in adapter
The mobile phone can also be connected using
the snap-in adapter, refer to page177.
Using MINI Connected
After successful connection of the mobile phone
to the vehicle and activation of MINI Connected,
the applications are di splayed on the Control
Display and can be operated using the MINI joy-
stick.
Volume adjustments can be made using the
buttons on the steering wheel, refer to page 10,
or using the volume control knob on the radio,
refer to page 133.
1. Press the button.
This opens the main menu.
2. "MINI Connected"
3. Select the desired so ftware application.
The extent of MINI Connected that is shown on
the Control Display depends on the range of
installed software applic ations on the mobile
phone.
The data transfer of the software applica-
tion from the telephone to the vehicle can
take a few minutes. Some software applications
depend on the speed of the available Internet
connection for the mobile phone. <
Certain versions of mobile phones used and
their software can make it impossible to use
MINI Connected and the Bluetooth hands-free
system at the same time.
After a phone call, it may be necessary to restart
the software application on the mobile phone.
PlugIn
Selected functions for a compatible Apple device
are shown on the Control Display via a video link.
Operation is via the MINI joystick and an
onboard monitor.
1. Connecting an Apple device.
>via a USB audio interface, refer to
page 187.
> via the snap-in-Adapter, refer to
page 177.
2. "MINI Connected"
3. "PlugIn"
4. Select the type of connection: "Activate via
AUX connection" or "Activate via Snap-In
adapter"
5. "Activate PlugIn"
6. Navigate among the functions shown via a
MINI joystick and, e.g., select a desired cate-
gory or track.
Press the button to return back or to change
to a level higher within the functions of the
Apple device.
Press the button twice to return back to the
main menu.
Additional information can be found in the
MINI Connected Owner's Manual at
www.mini.com/c onnectivity.
Note
Audio and video playba ck from a snap-in
adapter may only be possible if there is no cable
connected to the AV-In port.

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Everything from A to ZREFERENCE
257
Gear shifting
– automatic transmission50
– manual transmission 49
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 50
– manual transmission 49
General driving notes 100
Glass roof, electric 35
– convenience operation 28
– opening, closing 36
– remote control 28
– tilting 36
Glove compartment 94
GPS navigation, refer to Navigation system 110
Grills, refer to Air vents 86
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 242
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulb 220
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake 49
Hands-free device Bluetooth 156
Hands-free system 14,163 ,175
Hazard warning flashers 14
HD Radio 136
Head airbags 78
Headlamp control, automatic 81
Headlamp flasher 52
– indicator lamp 11,13,86
Headlamp glass lens 219
Headlamps
– replacing bulb 220
Headlamps, care 214
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Light Control 82
Head restraints 40
– sitting safely 38 Heated
– mirrors
42
– rear window 87,89
– seats 41
Heating 85
– mirrors 42
– rear window 87,89
– seats 41
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing cargo 105
Height, refer to Dimensions 239
Height adjustment
– seats 39
– steering wheel 43
High beams 83
– headlamp flasher 83
– indicator lamp 13,86
– replacing bulb 220
High water, refer to Driving through water 101
Highway, refer to Route
criteria 121
Hill Assist 71
Hills 102
Holders for cups 96
Homepage 4
Hood 208
Horn 10
Hot exhaust system 101
Hydroplaning 101
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio 136
iDrive
– status information 19
Ignition 47
– switched off 48
– switched on 47
Ignition key, refer to Integrated key/remote
control 26
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio readiness 47
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 47 Ignition lock
47
Imprint 2
Incoming call 159,171
Indicator and warning
lamps 13
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 75
Indicator lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 83
Individual air distribution 87
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile 26
Inflation pressure monitoring, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 74
Information
– on another location 116
– on current position 116
– on destination location 116
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM 72
– glass roof, electric 36
– radio, refer to Station,
storing 136
Initializing the
– compass, see Calibration 93
Instructions for navigation system, refer to Voice
instructions 125
Instrument lighting 83
Instrument pane l, refer to
Cockpit 10
Instrument pane l, refer to
Displays 12
Integrated key 26
Integrated universal remote control 90
Interactive map 118
Interesting destination for navigation 116
Interior lamps 84
– remote control 28
Interior rearview mirror 42
– automatic dimming feature 43
Interlock 50
Intermittent mode of the wipers 53

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Everything from A to ZREFERENCE
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Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
– MINI Maintenance System 211
Microphone for telephone 14
MINI Connected 187
MINI Internet page 4
MINI joystick, refer to Onboard computer 16
MINI Maintenance System 211
Mirror dimming feature 43
Mirrors 42
– exterior mirrors 42
– heating 42
– interior rearview mirror 42
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume 159,171
– connecting, refer to Mobile phone, pairing 156,167
– installation location, refer to Center armrest 95
– pairing 156,167
– refer to Telephone 95
– What to do if…. 158,170
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest 95
Mobile phone, refer to
Telephone 95
Mobile phone preparation
Bluetooth 166
Mobility Kit 224
Modifications, te chnical, refer
to For your own safety 4
Monitor, refer to MINI controls with navigation 16
Monitoring system for tire pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 71
Multifunctional steering wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel 11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/ headlamp flasher 52
– refer to Wiper system 52N
Navigation
– storing current position 114
Navigation data 110
Navigation destination
– entering manually 112,118
– home address 115
Navigation instructions, refer to Switching voice
instructions on/off 125
Navigation system 110
– address book 114
– bypassing a route section 122
– continuing route
guidance 121
– destination entry 112
– dynamic route guidance 128
– entering a destination manually 112,118
– planning a trip 119
– route list 122
– selecting destination via map 117
– selecting route criteria 121
– special destinations 116
– starting route guidance 121
– terminating route guidance 121
– voice instructions 125
– volume adjustment 125
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints 40
Nets, refer to Storage compartments 95
New tires 205
North-facing map 123
Notes 184
Number of cylinders, refer to Engine data 238
Number of safety belts 38
Nylon rope, refer to Tow rope 234
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket for
On-Board Diagnosis 212
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel specifications 193
Odometer 58
Office 179
– current office 179
– What to do if…. 185
Oil, refer to Engine oil 208
Oil consumption 208
Oil level 208
Oil types 209
Old batteries, refer to Disposal 230
Onboard computer 16
– adjusting brightness 66
– changing language 66
– menu guidance 17
– operating principles 16
– overview 16
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access 33
– from inside 30
– from outside 27
– using the door lock 29
– using the remote control 27
Opening and unlocking
– from inside 30
Options, selecting for navigation 121
Orientation menu, refer to
Main menu 17
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation 89
Outlets, refer to Air vents 86
Output, refer to Engine data 238
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control 88
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature 210

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REFERENCEEverything from A to Z
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Side windows, refer to Windows 36
Signal horn, refer to Horn 10
Sitting safely 38
– airbags 38
– safety belts 38
– with head restraint 38
Size, refer to Dimensions 239
Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Glass roof, electric 35
Slot for remote control 47
Smokers' package, refer to Ashtray 96
Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing 177
– use 166
Snap-in adapter, refer to Center armrest storage
compartment 95
Snow chains 206
Socket, refer to Connecting electrical appliances 97
Socket for On-Board Diagnosis OBD 212
Software update 153
Space-saver spare tire
– changing tires 227
– inflation pressure 195
Spare wheel, refer to Space- saver spare tire 227
Speaking, refer to Voice instructions from navigation
system 125
Special destinations 116
Special oils, refer to Approved engine oils 209
Speed 238
– with winter tires 206
Speed limit 65
– setting 65
Speed limit warning, refer to Speed limit 65
Speedo, refer to Speedometer 12
Speedometer 12
Speed volume 133 Split Rear Barn Doors
31
– opening/closing 31
– opening from outside 31
– unlocking with remote
control 28
Split rear seat backrest, refer to Expanding the cargo
area 103
Sport button 71
Stability contro l, refer to
Driving stability control
systems 69
Start/Stop button 47
– starting the engine 48
– switching off the engine 48
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine 48
Sta rting assistance, refer to
Jump-sta r

ting232
Starting route guidance 121
Starting the engine 48
– Start/Stop button 47
Start-off assistance, refer to
– DSC 69
– Hill Assist 71
State/province, for navigation 112
Station, selecting
– radio 135
Status information on the
Control Display 19
Status of this Owner's Manual at time of printing 4
Steering wheel 43
– adjustment 43
– buttons on steering wheel 11
– lock 47
– shift paddles 51
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic 49
Storage area
– cargo area 102
Storage compartment, front passenger side 95
Storage compartments 95Storage space
– storage compartments
95
Storing a destination in the address book 114
Storing the vehicle 216
Storing tires 206
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments 95
Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires 195
SW, waveband 135
Switches, refer to Cockpit 10
Switching off
– engine 48
Switching off the engine 48
– Start/Stop button 47
Switching on
– audio 132
– CD player 132
– radio 132
Switching radio on/off 132
Switching the cooling function
on and off 89
Symbols 4
– status information 19
T
Tachometer57
Tailgate 31
– Comfort Access 34
Tailgate, refer to Split Rear Barn Doors 28
Tail lamp, refer to Tail lamps 222
– replacing bulb 222
Tail lamps 222
Tank volume, refer to Capacities 244
Target cursor for navigation 118
Tasks 184
Technical data 238
Technical modifications 4

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