warning MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE 2016 User Guide

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.▷ Press the button to the resistance
point.
All side windows open at the same time,
while the switch is being held.▷ Press the switch beyond the resist‐
ance point.
All side windows open automatically at the
same time. Pressing again stops the mo‐
tion.
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 a risk of
injury 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 if the door
is closed. Pulling again stops the motion.▷ Pull the switch.
All side windows close at the same time,
while the switch is being held.
See also: Convenient closing, refer to page 39,
via remote control.
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 a risk of
injury 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 a
risk of injury. Do not install accessories in the
area of movement of the windows. ◀
If closing force exceeds a specific threshold as a
window closes, closing is interrupted.
The window reopens slightly.
Closing without the pinch protection
system
WARNING
When operating the windows, body parts
and objects can be jammed. There is a risk of
injury or risk of property damage. Make sure
that the area of movement of the windows is
clear during opening and closing. ◀
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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 opens slightly if the closing force ex‐
ceeds a certain threshold.2.Pull the switch past the resistance point
again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it
there.
The window closes without jam protection.
Malfunction
General information
In certain situations a window can only be op‐
erated to a limited extent.
▷After a power failure during the opening or
closing process, the a window can only be
operated to a limited extent. The system
must be initialized in this case.▷The power window motors are equipped
with overheating protection. If a window is
opened and closed several times within a
short period of time, the overheating pro‐
tection switches the motor off for approx.
five minutes. During this period, the win‐
dow can only be closed.
Initializing the system
The system can be initialized when the vehicle
is stationary and the engine is running.
During the initialization, the affected window
closes without jam protection.
WARNING
When operating the windows, body parts
and objects can be jammed. There is a risk of
injury or risk of property damage. Make sure
that the area of movement of the windows is
clear during opening and closing. ◀1.Open the affected window completely.2. Pull the switch to the resistance point
and hold.
The window closes.3. Continue holding the switch pulled to
the resistance point.
Depending on the equipment, the window
opens and closes one or twice after approx.
15 seconds.4.Release switch.
Convertible top with in‐
tegrated sliding sun
roof
Overview
Convertible top and sliding sun roof switch
Sliding sun roof
Opening and closing Before closing the sliding sun roof, remove any
foreign objects from the windshield frame; oth‐
erwise, closing may be prevented.
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▷Keep the area of movement of the conver‐
tible top clear because the convertible top
swivels out upward. Maximum area of
movement: 98.5 inches/2.5 meters.▷Do not leave the convertible top open for
more than a day while it is wet.▷Do not open the convertible top, if it is wet,
covered in snow, iced up, or dirty.▷Do not place objects on the convertible top.▷The rollover protection system may not be
triggered.▷Do not operate convertible top on uneven
sections of road.▷Always open or close the convertible top
completely. The convertible top is only
locked in the final positions.▷Make sure that no objects are on the cargo
cover when opening the convertible top. ◀
WARNING
When opening and closing the converti‐
ble top, body parts can be jammed, for exam‐
ple by the mechanism. There is a risk of injuries.
Make sure that the area of movement of the
convertible top is clear during operation. ◀
WARNING
When operating the convertible top while
driving, the view to the rear may be limited. At
speeds above 20 mph/30 km/h the convertible
top remains in its current position. There is a
danger of accidents and property damage.
When operating the convertible top while driv‐
ing, observe traffic attentively and if necessary,
reduce speed. Do not operate while backing up
or with wind. ◀
WARNING
The convertible top is not suitable for the
mounting of roof carrier systems. The roof car‐
rier could come loose. There is a risk of an acci‐
dent. Do not attach any roof carrier systems to
the convertible top. ◀
Functional requirements
The ignition or radio-ready state must be
switched on.
The following requirements must be fulfilled in
order to be able to move the convertible top.▷The cargo area partition is stored and
latched in the bottom position.▷The tailgate is closed.▷The external temperature is above
14 ℉/-10 ℃.▷The voltage of the vehicle electrical system
is sufficient.▷The convertible top drive is not overheat‐
ing.▷The vehicle speed is not too high.▷The windows can be lowered.
If this requirement is not met, a check control
message is displayed.
Opening and closing from the inside In order to protect the battery, move the con‐
vertible top only when the engine is running if
possible.
Before closing the convertible top, remove any
foreign objects from the windshield frame; oth‐
erwise, closing may be prevented.
Press the switch backward, until
the sliding sun roof is open.
Press the switch backward again.
The windows are rolled down,
and the convertible top opens as
longs as the switch is pressed. After the conver‐
tible top is completely open, the switch can be
held or pressed again briefly in order to raise
the windows.
Press and hold switch forward.
The windows are lowered, the
convertible top closes and the windows are raised again as long
as the switch is pressed.
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Push and hold the switch until the convertible
top is completely open or closed and the end of
the procedure is indicated by a corresponding
Check Control message.
WARNING
A convertible top that is not completely
open or closed is not locked and can open by
itself while driving due to the wind. There is a
risk of injuries or a risk of property damage.
Make sure that the convertible top is always
completely open or closed. ◀
The convertible top movement is interrupted if
the switch is released. The sequence can be
continued in the desired direction using the
switch.
Operate switch again until the convertible op‐
eration is terminated.
Convenient operation from outside
When equipped with Comfort Access the con‐
vertible top can also be operated from outside.▷Convenient opening, refer to page 38, via
the remote control.▷Convenient closing, refer to page 39, via
the remote control.▷Closing by means of Comfort Access, refer
to page 41.
Cargo area partition
With the convertible top closed, the cargo area
volume can be expanded.
Expanding the cargo area volume, refer to
page 158.
Manually closing the convertible top General information
If the convertible top has an electrical malfunc‐
tion, it can be closed manually. Two persons
are necessary to do this.
Safety information
WARNING
The convertible top cannot be locked in
the fully open position if there is an electrical
malfunction and would raise while driving.
There is a risk of an accident. Do not manually
open the convertible top. If possible, have an
open convertible top manually closed by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop. ◀
Before closing1.To provide the persons involved with more
space, lower the windows fully.2.Switching off the ignition.3.Take the hexagon wrench and screwdriver
out of the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to
page 208.
Unlocking the convertible top
1.Loosen and remove screw, arrow, using the
hexagonal wrench.2.Slide the cover in driving direction, arrow 1,
and pull it outward, arrow 2. Next, turn up‐
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3.To release the lock, fold the handle up and
hold it.4.Press the wind deflector inwardly and up,
arrow 1, to the extent that the wind deflec‐
tor can be positioned in front of the fixing
points on the installation side.
Release the handle.
Press the wind deflector downward, while
inserting the pins in the corresponding fix‐
ing points, arrows 2.5.Press the wind deflector downward in the
middle, until the handle engages, arrows 1.
Grasp the inner framework of the wind de‐
flector and fold it up, arrow 2.CAUTION
When moving the front seats back, the
wind deflector can be damaged. There is a risk
of property damage. Make sure that the area of
movement is clear prior to moving the front
seats back. ◀
Removing
Proceed in reverse sequence.
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed on operating
the wind deflector. There is a risk of injuries.
Make sure that the area of movement around
the wind deflector is clear when installing and
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AdjustingVehicle 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.
Sitting safely The ideal seating position meeting the needs of
the occupants can make a vital contribution to
relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
The seating position plays an important role in
an accident in combination with:▷Safety belts, refer to page 56.▷Head restraints, refer to page 58.▷Airbags, refer to page 105.
Seats
Information WARNING
Seat adjustments while driving can lead
to unexpected movements of the seat. Vehicle
control could be lost. There is risk of an acci‐
dent. Only adjust the seat on the driver's side
when the vehicle is stationary. ◀
WARNING
With a backrest inclined too far to the
rear, the protective effect of the safety belt
cannot be ensured anymore. There is a danger
of sliding under the safety belt in an accident.
There is a risk of injury or danger to life. Adjust
the seat prior to starting the trip. Adjust the
backrest so that it is in the most upright posi‐
tion as possible and do not adjust again while
driving. ◀
WARNING
There is risk of jamming when moving the
seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of property
damage. Make sure that the area of movement
of the seat is clear prior to any adjustment. ◀
Adjusting seats
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Forward/backward
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired
direction.
After releasing the lever, move the seat forward
or back slightly making sure it engages prop‐
erly.
Height
Pull the lever up or press it down as often as
needed to reach the desired height.
Backrest tilt
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the
backrest or lift it off, as necessary.
Lumbar support
The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐
justed in a way that it supports the lumbar re‐
gion of the spine. The lower back and the spine
are supported for upright posture.
Turn the wheel in order to increase or decrease
the curvature.
Thigh support
Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjust
the thigh support.
Entering the rear
Information WARNING
There is risk of jamming when moving the
seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of property
damage. Make sure that the area of movement
of the seat is clear prior to any adjustment. ◀
WARNING
Unexpected movements of the backrest
while driving may occur due to an unlocked
backrest. Vehicle control could be lost. There is
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a risk of injuries. Fold back and lock the backr‐
ests before driving. ◀
Fold down seat back1.Pull lever up to the stop.2.Fold backrest forward.3.Push the seat forward.
Original position The driver's seat features a mechanical mem‐
ory function for forward/back and backrest ad‐
justment.
1.Push the seat back into the original posi‐
tion.2.Fold back the backrest to lock the seat.
If the backrest is folded back when the seat is
not yet in the original position, the seat latches
in the current position. In this case, manually
adjust longitudinal direction, refer to page 55.
Front seat heating
Overview
Switching on Press button once for each tempera‐
ture level.
The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 mi‐
nutes after a stop, seat heating is activated au‐
tomatically with the temperature selected last.
When GREEN Mode, refer to page 174, is acti‐
vated, the heater output is reduced.
Switching off Press and hold the button, until the
LEDs are no longer illuminated.
Safety belts Number of safety beltsThe vehicle is fitted with four safety belts to en‐
sure occupant safety. However, they can only
offer protection when adjusted correctly.
General information Always make sure that safety belts are beingworn by all occupants before driving off.
For the occupants' safety the belt locking
mechanism triggers early. Slowly guide the
safety belt out of the holder when applying it.
Although airbags enhance safety by providing
added protection, they are not a substitute for
safety belts.
Information WARNING
If the safety belt is used by more than
one person, the protective effect of the safety
belt cannot be ensured anymore. There is a risk
of injury or danger to life. Do not allow more
than one person to wear a single safety belt. In‐
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pant's lap, but must be transported and respec‐
tively secured in designated child restraint
systems. ◀
WARNING
The protective effect of the safety belts
can be limited or lost when safety belts are fas‐
tened incorrectly. An incorrectly fastened safety
belt can cause additional injuries, e.g., in the
event of an accident or during braking and eva‐
sive maneuvers. There is a risk of injury or dan‐
ger to life. Make sure that all occupants are
wearing safety belts correctly. ◀
Correct use of safety belts▷Wear the safety belt twist-free and as tight
to your body as possible over your lap and
shoulders.▷Wear the safety belt deep on your hips over
your lap. The safety belt may not press on
your stomach.▷Do not wear the safety belt on your throat,
rub it on sharp edges, guide it or jam it in
across hard or fragile objects.▷Avoid thick clothing.▷Re-tighten the safety belt frequently up‐
ward around your upper body.
Buckling the seat belt
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in
the belt buckle.
Unbuckling the safety belt
1.Hold the safety belt firmly.2.Press the red button in the belt buckle.3.Guide the safety belt back into its roll-up
mechanism.
Rear belt guide
When fastening the safety belts on the rear
seats, make sure that the belt guide loop is
closed.
Safety belt reminder for driver's seat
and front passenger seat
The indicator lamp lights up and a sig‐
nal sounds. Make sure that the safety
belts are positioned correctly. The
safety belt reminder is active at speeds above
approx. 6 mph/10 km/h. It can also be acti‐
vated if objects are placed on the front passen‐
ger seat.
Damage to safety belts WARNING
The protective effect of the safety belts
may not be fully functional or fail in the follow‐
ing situations:
▷Safety belts are damaged, soiled or
changed in any other way.▷Safety belt buckle is damaged or heavily
soiled.▷Belt tensioners or belt retractors were
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Safety belts can be imperceptibly damaged in
the event of an accident. There is a risk of injury
or danger to life. Do not modify safety belts,
safety belt buckles, belt tensioners, belt retrac‐
tors or belt anchors and keep them clean. Have
the safety belts checked after an accident at
the dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop. ◀
Front head restraints
Information WARNING
A missing protective effect due to re‐
moved or not correctly adjusted head restraints
can cause injuries in the head and neck area.
There is a a risk of injury. Install head restraints
on occupied seats prior to driving and make
sure that the center of the head restraint sup‐
ports the back of the head at eye level. ◀
WARNING
Objects on the head restraint reduce the
protective effect in the head and neck area.
There is a a risk of injury.▷Do not use seat or head restraint covers.▷Do not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers,
directly on the head restraint.▷Only use accessories that have been deter‐
mined to be safe for attachment to a head
restraint.▷Do not use any accessories, e.g., pillows,
while driving. ◀
Correctly adjusted head restraint
General information
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event
of an accident.
Adjust the headrest via the backrest tilt as
needed.
Height
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is
approximately at eye level.
Distance Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is
as close as possible to the back of the head.
If necessary, adjust the distance by adjusting
the tilt of the backrest.
Adjusting the height: John Cooper
Works sport seat
The height of the head restraints cannot be ad‐
justed.
Adjusting the height▷To raise: pull.▷To lower: press button, arrow 1, and push
headrest down.
Removing: John Cooper Works sport
seat
The head restraints cannot be removed.
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