warning MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE 2016 Manual PDF

InformationA component of the parking assistant is the
PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page 134.
When parking, also take note of the visual and
acoustic information issued by the PDC, the
parking assistant and, where applicable, the
rearview camera, and react accordingly.
Loud noises from outside and inside the vehicle
may prevent you from hearing the PDC's signal tone.
WARNING
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic situations. There is risk of an accident. Adjust
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene in the re‐
spective situations. ◀
ATTENTION
The parking assistant can steer the vehi‐
cle over or onto curbs. There is a risk of damage
to property. Watch traffic closely and actively intervene in the respective situations. ◀
An engine that has been switched off by the
Auto Start Stop function is restarted automati‐
cally when the parking assistant is activated.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Park assistance button
Ultrasound sensors
The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking
spaces are located on the wheel housing.
To ensure full functionality:
▷Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.▷When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in‐
ches/30 cm.▷Do not put stickers over sensors.
Requirements
For measuring parking spaces
▷Maximum speed while driving forward ap‐
prox. 22 mph/35 km/h.▷Maximum distance to row of parked vehi‐
cles: 5 ft/1.5 m.
Suitable parking space
▷Gaps behind an object that has a min.
length of 5 ft/1.5 m.▷Gap between two objects with a minimum
length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.▷Min. length of gap between two objects:
your vehicle's length plus approx.
3.3 ft/1.0 m.▷Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
Regarding the parking procedure
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Interrupting manuallyThe parking assistant can be interrupted at any
time:▷ "Parking Assistant"▷Press park assistance button.
Interrupting automatically
The system is interrupted automatically in the
following situations:
▷If the driver grasps the steering wheel or if
he takes over steering.▷If a gear is selected that does not match the
instruction on the display.▷If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.
6 mph/10 km/h.▷Possible on snow-covered or slippery road
surfaces.▷If a maximum number of parking attempts
or the time taken for parking is exceeded.▷If the Park Distance Control PDC displays
clearances that are too small.▷When switching into other functions of the
radio.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Resume
An interrupted parking procedure can be con‐
tinued if needed.
Reactivate the parking assistant, refer to page 141, and follow the instructions on the
display.
Switching off The system can be deactivated as follows:
▷Press park assistance button.▷Switching off the ignition.System limits
Information WARNING
The system can react incorrectly or not at
all due to the system limits. There is risk of acci‐
dents or risk of property damage. Observe the
information regarding the system limits and ac‐
tively intervene, if needed. ◀
No parking assistance The parking assistant does not offer assistance
in the following situations:▷In tight curves.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
▷On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel
roads.▷On slippery ground.▷With accumulations of leaves/snow in the
parking space.▷With a mounted emergency wheel.▷With ditches or edges, for example an edge
of a port.
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
Ultrasonic measuring might not function under
the following circumstances:
▷For small children and animals.▷For persons with certain clothing, for exam‐
ple coats.▷With external interference of the ultra‐
sound, for example from passing vehicles
or loud machines.▷When sensors are dirty, iced over, damaged
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Interior equipmentVehicle 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.
Universal Integrated Re‐
mote Control
The concept
The Universal Integrated Remote Control can
operate up to 3 functions of remote-controlled
systems such as garage door drives or lighting
systems. The Universal Integrated Remote Con‐
trol replaces up to 3 different hand-held trans‐
mitters. To operate the remote control, the but‐
tons on the interior rearview mirror must be
programmed with the desired functions. The
hand-held transmitter for the particular system
is required in order to program the remote con‐
trol.
Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored
functions for the sake of security.
Information WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operat‐
ing remote-controlled systems, e.g., the garage
door, using the integrated universal remote
control. There is a risk of injury or risk of prop‐
erty damage. Make sure that the area of move‐
ment of the respective system is clear duringprogramming and operation. Also follow the
safety instructions of the hand-held transmit‐
ter. ◀
Compatibility If this symbol is printed on the packag‐
ing or in the instructions of the system
to be controlled, the system is generally
compatible with the Universal Integrated Re‐
mote Control.
If you have any questions, please contact:▷A dealer’s service center or another quali‐
fied service center or repair shop.▷www.homelink.com on the Internet.
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex
Corporation.
Overview
1LED2Programmable keys3Hand-held transmitters of the system
Programming
General information
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Initial setup:
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4.Likewise, press and hold the button of the
desired function on the hand-held trans‐
mitter.5.Release both buttons as soon as the interior
rearview mirror LED flashes more rapidly.
The LED flashing faster indicates that the
button on the interior rearview mirror has
been programmed. The system can then be
controlled by the button on the interior
rearview mirror.
If the LED does not flash faster after at least
60 seconds, change the distance and re‐
peat the step. Several more attempts at dif‐
ferent distances may be necessary. Wait at
least 15 seconds between attempts.
Canada: if programming with the hand-
held transmitter was interrupted, hold
down the interior rearview mirror button
and repeatedly press and release the hand-
held transmitter button for 2 seconds.
Controls
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operat‐
ing remote-controlled systems, e.g., the garage
door, using the integrated universal remote
control. There is a risk of injury or risk of prop‐
erty damage. Make sure that the area of move‐
ment of the respective system is clear during
programming and operation. Also follow the
safety instructions of the hand-held transmit‐
ter. ◀
The system, such as the garage door, can be
operated using the button on the interior rear‐
view mirror while the engine is running or
when the ignition is started. To do this, hold
down the button within receiving range of the
system until the function is activated. The inte‐
rior rearview mirror LED stays lit while the wire‐
less signal is being transmitted.
Deleting stored functions
Press and hold the left and right button on the
interior rearview mirror simultaneously for ap‐
proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes
rapidly. All stored functions will be deleted. The
functions cannot be deleted individually.
Digital compass
Overview1Control button2Mirror display
Mirror display The point of the compass is displayed in the
mirror when driving straight.
Operating concept Various functions can be called up by pressing
the control button with a pointed object, such
as the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar object.
The following setting options are displayed in
succession, depending on how long the control
button is pressed:
▷Pressed briefly: turns display on/off.▷3 to 6 seconds: compass zone setting.▷6 to 9 seconds: compass calibration.▷9 to 12 seconds: left/right-hand steering
setting.▷12 to 15 seconds: language setting.
Setting the compass zones
Sets the particular compass zones on the vehi‐
cle so that the compass operates correctly; re‐
fer to World map with compass zones.
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Left/right-hand steeringThe digital compass is already set for right or
left-hand steering at the factory.
Setting the language
Press and hold the control button for approx.
12 to 13 seconds. Briefly press the control but‐ ton again to switch between English "E" and
German "O".
Settings are stored automatically after approxi‐
mately 10 seconds.
Sun visor Glare shield Fold the sun visor down or up.
Vanity mirror A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor be‐
hind a cover.
Ashtray/cigarette
lighter
Overview
The ashtray is located in one of the frontal cup
holders, the cigarette lighter above it in the
center console.
Ashtray
In order to empty the ashtray, remove the ash‐
tray from the cupholder.
Lighter WARNING
Contact with hot heating elements or the
hot socket of the cigarette lighter can cause
burns. Flammable materials can ignite if the cigarette lighter falls down or is held against
the respective objects. There is risk of fire and
injuries. Hold the cigarette lighter on its handle.
Make sure that children do not use the ciga‐
rette lighter and do not burn themselves, e.g.,
by carrying the remote control along when ex‐
iting the vehicle. ◀
ATTENTION
If metal objects fall into the socket, they
can cause a short circuit. There is a risk of dam‐
age to property. Replace the cigarette lighter or
socket cover again after using the socket. ◀
Push in the lighter.
The lighter can be removed as
soon as it pops back out.
Connecting electrical de‐
vices
Information WARNING
Devices and cables in the unfolding area
of the airbags, for example portable navigation
devices, etc., can hinder the unfolding of the
airbag or be thrown around in the car's interior
when unfolding. There is a risk of injuries. make
sure that devices and cables are not in the air‐
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Overview
The USB interface is located in the front of the
center console.
Information Observe the following when connecting:
▷Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.▷Use a flexible adapter cable.▷Protect the USB device against mechanical
damage.▷Due to the large number of USB devices
available on the market, it cannot be guar‐
anteed that every device is operable on the
vehicle.▷Do not expose USB devices to extreme en‐
vironmental conditions, such as very high
temperatures; refer to the owner's manual
of the device.▷Due to the many different compression
techniques, proper playback of the media
stored on the USB device cannot be guar‐
anteed in all cases.▷A connected USB device is supplied with
charging current via the USB interface, as‐
suming this is supported by the device.▷To ensure proper transmission of the stored
data, do not charge an USB device via the
onboard socket, when it is connected to the
USB interface.▷Depending on how the USB device should
be used, settings may be required on theUSB device, refer to the owner's manual of
the device.
Non-suitable USB devices:
▷USB hard drives.▷USB hubs.▷USB memory card readers with multiple in‐
serts.▷HFS-formatted USB devices.▷MTP devices.▷Devices such as fans or lights.
Loading
Information WARNING
When opening and closing the loading
aid, body parts can be jammed, for example by
the mechanism. There is a risk of injuries. Make
sure that the area of movement of the loading
aid is clear during operation. ◀
WARNING
With a lifted loading aid, vehicle parts can
protrude and limit the view. There is a danger
of accidents and property damage. Before driv‐
ing off, make sure that the loading aid is com‐
pletely lowered and the tailgate is closed. ◀
The concept
For easier loading, the vehicle is equipped with
a trunk partition and a Loading aid, refer to
page 157. With the loading aid, the closed con‐
vertible top can be lifted out of the cargo area.
Loading aid With the convertible top closed, loading can be
simplified by unlocking and folding the conver‐
tible top upward. In this way, objects can be
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stowed, which do not fit through the loading
opening in the normal position.1.Unlock the convertible top using the han‐
dles, arrows 1.2.Lift convertible top, arrow 2.3.Fold back the handles and place on the
brackets, arrows 3.
Lower the convertible top again and lock it be‐
fore continuing on your trip.
1.Remove handles from the brackets.2.Push convertible top down and hold.3.Push the handles outward to lock the con‐
vertible top.4.Check that the convertible top is locked.
Expanding the cargo area volume
With the convertible top closed, the cargo area
volume can be expanded.
1.Fold the convertible top upward as descri‐
bed under Loading aid, refer to page 157.2.Swivel the cargo cover upward and remove
backward from the lower supports, see ar‐
rows 1.3.Insert the cargo cover into the upper sup‐
ports, arrows 2, until it engages and place
down horizontally.
The loading aid cannot be locked, if the
cargo cover is not fully inserted into the up‐
per supports.4.Fold the convertible top downward as de‐
scribed under Loading aid, refer to
page 157, and lock it.
Return the cargo cover into the lower position
so that the convertible top can be used.
Cargo area
Enlarging the cargo area
The concept
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding
down the rear seat backrest.
The rear seat backrest is divided into two parts
at a ratio of 50 to 50.
The sides can be folded down separately or to‐
gether.
Information WARNING
Danger of jamming with folding down the
backrests. There is a risk of injuries or a risk of
property damage. Make sure that the area of
movement of the rear backrest and the of the head restraint is clear prior to folding down. ◀
WARNING
The stability of the child restraint system
is limited or compromised with incorrect seat
adjustment or improper installation of the child seat. There is a risk of injury or danger to life.
Make sure that the child restraint system fits
securely against the backrest. If possible, adjust
the backrest tilt for all affected backrests and
correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that seats
and backrests are securely engaged. If possible,
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adjust the height of the head restraints or re‐
move them. ◀
WARNING
With an unlocked backrest, an unsecured
load can be thrown into the vehicle's interior,
e.g., in case of an accident, braking or evasive
maneuver. There is a a risk of injury. Make sure
that the backrest engages into the locking after
folding it back. ◀
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when moving
the head restraint. There is a a risk of injury.
Make sure that the area of movement is clear
when moving the head restraint. ◀
Folding down rear seat backrests
The rear seat backrests can be folded down
from the cargo area.1.Before the backrest is folded down, remove
the respective safety belt from the rear belt
guide, refer to page 57.2.Pull the lever in the cargo area to release
the rear seat backrest.3.Fold the rear seat backrest forward.
Folding back the backrest
WARNING
With an unlocked backrest, an unsecured
load can be thrown into the vehicle's interior,
e.g., in case of an accident, braking or evasive
maneuver. There is a a risk of injury. Make sure
that the backrest engages into the locking after
folding it back. ◀1.Fold up the backrest and press it into the
latch. Make sure that the safety belt is not
pinched.2.Close the belt guide loop of the rear belt
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Storage compartmentsVehicle 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.
Information WARNING
Loose objects or devices with a cable
connection to the vehicle, e.g., mobile phones,
can be thrown into the vehicle's interior while
driving, e.g.,in the event of an accident or dur‐
ing braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a
a risk of injury. Secure loose objects or devices
with a cable connection to the vehicle in the
vehicle's interior. ◀
ATTENTION
Anti-slip pads such as anti-slip mats can
damage the dashboard. There is a risk of dam‐
age to property. Do not use anti-slip pads. ◀
Overview The following storage compartments are avail‐
able in the vehicle interior:▷Storage compartment in front of the cu‐
pholders.▷Storage tray in the center console.▷Glove compartment on the front passenger
side.▷Storage compartment in the center arm‐
rest.▷Compartments in the doors.▷Pockets on the backrests of the front seats.▷Storage compartments in the trunk
Glove compartment
Information WARNING
Folded open, the glove compartment
protrudes in the vehicle's interior. Objects in
the glove compartment can be thrown into the
vehicle's interior while driving, e.g., in the event
of an accident or during braking and evasive
maneuvers. There is a a risk of injury. Always
close the glove compartment immediately after
using it. ◀
Opening
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove compartment switches
on.
Closing Fold up the cover.
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Locking
The glove compartment can be locked with an
integrated key to separately secure the trunk
lid, refer to page 41, e.g.
This prevents access to the glove compartment
and to the trunk.
After the glove compartment is locked, the re‐
mote control can be handed over, such as at a
hotel, without the integrated key.
Compartments in the
doors
WARNING
Breakable objects, e.g., glass bottles, can
break in the event of an accident. Broken glass
can be scattered in the vehicle's interior. There
is a a risk of injury. Do not stow any breakable
objects in the vehicle's interior. ◀
Center armrest The center armrest contains a storage compart‐
ment.
Opening
Press button, arrow 1, and open center arm
rest upward, arrow 2.
Adjusting the height
Press button, arrow 1, and swing center arm
rest upward or downward into the desired
height, arrow 2.
Cup holders Information WARNING
Unsuitable containers in the cup holder
and hot beverages can damage the cup holder
and increase the a risk of injury in the event of
an accident. There is a risk of injury or risk of
property damage. Use light-weight, unbreaka‐
ble, and sealable containers. Do not transport
hot beverages. Do not force objects into the
cup holder. ◀
Front
In the center console.
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