MINI COOPER 2014 Owner's Guide

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CONTROLSDRIVING TIPSMOBILITYREFERENCE
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Opening and closingVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehi‐
cle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Remote control/key General information
The vehicle is supplied with two remote con‐
trols with integrated keys.
Every remote control contains a replaceable
battery.
Depending on the equipment package and
country-specific variant, the functions of the
keys can be set. Settings, refer to page 42.
For every remote control, personal settings are
stored in the vehicle. Personal Profile, refer to
page 35.
Information on the required maintenance is
stored in the remote controls. Service data in
the remote control, refer to page 186
At a glance1Unlocking2Locking3Unlock the tailgate4Panic mode
Integrated key
Press the button on the remote control, ar‐
row 1, and pull out the key, arrow 2.
The integrated key fits the driver's door lock.
Replacing the battery
1.Take the integrated key out of the remote
control.2.Slide the key into the opening and raise the
cover, arrow.
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3.Slide the key in the cover of the battery
compartment and raise the cover, arrow.4.Insert a battery of the same type with the
positive side facing upwards.5.Insert cap and cover.
Take the used battery to a recycling
center or to your service center.
New remote controls
New remote controls are available from the
service center.
Loss of the remote controls Lost remote controls can be blocked by your
service center.
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.▷Discharged battery in the remote control.▷Interference of radio transmission by mo‐
bile devices in close proximity to the re‐
mote control.▷Interference of radio transmission by
charger while charging items such as mo‐
bile devices in the vehicle.
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 emergency detection of the remote control
Automatic 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.
Personal Profile The concept
Individual settings in the vehicle are saved in
personal profiles. Every remote control is as‐
signed a profile.
▷Three personal profiles and a guest profile
can be created.▷Changes to the settings are automatically
saved in the profile currently activated.▷During unlocking, the profile stored for the
remote control is activated.▷Your personal settings will be recognized
and called up again even if the vehicle has
been operated in the meantime with an‐
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Adjusting
The following settings are stored in a profile.▷Radio: stored stations, station listened to
last.▷Assignment of the programmable memory
buttons.▷Tone settings.▷Audio source listened to last.▷Unlocking the vehicle: driver door or entire
vehicle.▷Locking the vehicle: if no door is open or af‐
ter starting off.▷Welcome lamps: on/off.▷Triple turn signal activation: on/off.▷Headlamp courtesy delay feature: time set‐
ting.▷Language on the Control Display.▷Daytime running lights: on/off.▷Air conditioner/Automatic climate control:
settings.▷Navigation: map views, route criteria, voice
output on/off.▷Park Distance Control PDC: signal tone vol‐
ume.▷Rearview camera: selection of functions
and type of display.▷Head-up Display: selection, brightness, po‐
sition and rotation of the display.▷Driving Dynamics Control: configuration.
Profile management
Opening the profiles A different profile can be called up than the one
associated with the remote control currently in
use.
1. "Settings"2."Profiles"3.Select a profile.Called up profile is assigned to the remote con‐
trol being used at the time.
Renaming profiles1. "Settings"2."Profiles"
The current profile is selected.3.Open "Options".4."Rename current profile"
Resetting profiles The settings of the active profile are reset to
their default values.
1. "Settings"2."Profiles"
The current profile is selected.3.Open "Options".4."Reset current profile"
Importing profiles
Profiles stored on a USB device can be im‐
ported via the USB interface.
Existing settings and contacts are overwritten
with the imported profile.
1. "Settings"2."Profiles"3."Import profile"4."USB device"
Exporting profiles
Most settings of the active profile and the
saved contacts can be exported.
This can be helpful for securing and retrieving
personal settings, before delivering the vehicle
to a workshop for example. The saved profiles
can be taken with you to another vehicle
equipped with the Personal Profile function.
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3."Export profile"4."USB device"
Using the guest profile
The guest profile can be used to make individ‐
ual settings that are saved in none of the three
personal profiles.
This can be useful for drivers who are using the
vehicle temporarily and do not have their own
profile.
1. "Settings"2."Profiles"3.Open "Guest".4.Adjust the settings.
The guest profile cannot be renamed. It is not
assigned to the current remote control.
Display profile list during start The profile list can be displayed during each
start for selecting the desired profile.
1. "Settings"2."Profiles"3.Open "Options".4."Display user list at startup"
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Using the remote control
Note Take the remote control with you
People or animals left unattended in a
parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐
side. Always take the remote control with you
when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle
can then be opened from the outside. ◀
Unlocking
Press the button on the remote con‐
trol.
The vehicle is unlocked.
Welcome lamps, interior lamp and courtesy
lamps are switched on.
Press the button on the remote control
twice.
When the door is opened, the window is low‐
ered to make it easier to enter the vehicle.
Depending on the equipment version and
country variant, you can set how the vehicle is
to be unlocked. Settings, refer to page 42.
The alarm system, refer to page 42, is dis‐
armed.
Convenient opening
The remote control can be used to open the
windows and the glass sunroof after unlocking.
Press and hold the button on the re‐
mote control.
Releasing the button stops the motion.
Locking Press the button on the remote con‐
trol.
Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if
there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be
unlocked from inside without special knowl‐
edge. ◀
The alarm system, refer to page 42, is armed.
Switching on interior lamps and
courtesy lamps
Press the button on the remote control
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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 43, are
switched off. After locking, wait 10 seconds be‐
fore pressing the button again.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press the button on the remote control
for at least 3 seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Unlock the tailgate Press the button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second.
The tailgate opens a little, regardless of whether it was previously locked or unlocked.
Depending on the version and the country var‐
iant, it is possible to set whether the doors are
also unlocked. Settings, refer to page 42.
Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when
the tailgate is closed. ◀
The tailgate is locked again as soon as it is
pushed closed.
Provide edge protection
Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear
window while driving and damage the heating
wires of the rear window. Provide edge protec‐
tion. ◀
Malfunction If the vehicle can no longer be locked or un‐
locked with the remote control, the battery
may be discharged or there may be interfer‐
ence from external sources such as mobilephones, metal objects, overhead power lines,
transmission towers, etc.
If this occurs, lock or unlock the driver's door at
the door lock using the integrated key.
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 Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if
there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be
unlocked from inside without special knowl‐
edge. ◀
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Unlock or lock the driver's door via the door
lock using the integrated key.
To do this, unlock the cap from below with the
integrated key, arrow, and remove.
The state of the driver's door, tailgate and fuel
filler flap does not change.
Remove the key before pulling the door
handle
Before pulling the outside door handle, remove
the key to avoid damaging the paintwork and
the key. ◀
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 necessary, by emergency de‐
tection of the remote control.
From the inside Locking and unlocking
Press the button.
The doors and the tailgate are locked.
The fuel filler flap is not locked.
Press the button.
The doors and the tailgate are un‐
locked.
In the event of an accident of corresponding
severity, the vehicle is automatically unlocked.
The hazard warning system and interior lamps
come on.
Unlocking and opening
Either unlock the doors together using the cen‐
tral locking system buttons and then pull the
door handle above the armrest or pull the door
handle on the door to be opened. The other
doors remain locked.
When there is an electrical defect From the inside Lock the doors via the door locking knobs.
Unlock and open the doors using the door un‐
locking handle.
Unlock the fuel filler flap via emergency unlock‐
ing. The state of the tailgate cannot be
changed in this case.
From the outside
Lock and unlock the driver's door lock using the
integrated key.
Tailgate
Opening When the tailgate is opened, make sure there is
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▷Unlock the vehicle and press the button on
the tailgate.▷Press the button on the remote
control for approx. 1 second.
Depending on the version and the country
variant, it is possible to set whether the
doors are also unlocked. Settings, refer to
page 42.
The tailgate opens somewhat.
Pull the tailgate up to open.
Closing
Recessed grips on the inside trim of the tailgate
can be used to conveniently pull down the tail‐
gate.
Keep the closing path clear
Make sure that the closing path of the
trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may re‐
sult. ◀
Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when
the tailgate is closed. ◀
Provide edge protection
Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear
window while driving and damage the heating
wires of the rear window. Provide edge protec‐
tion. ◀
Comfort Access The concept
The vehicle can be accessed without activating
the remote control.
All you need to do is to have the remote control
with you, e.g., in your jacket pocket.
The vehicle automatically detects the remote
control when it is nearby or in the passenger
compartment.
Comfort Access supports the following func‐
tions:▷Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.▷Convenient closing.▷Unlocking of the tailgate separately.▷Start the engine.
Functional requirements
▷There are no sources of interference
nearby.▷To lock the vehicle, the remote control
must be located outside of the vehicle.▷The next unlocking and locking cycle is not
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.▷The engine can only be started if the re‐
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