window MINI Countryman 2013 Owner's Manual

CockpitAT A GLANCE
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1Adjusting the exterior mirrors in and out44
6 Ignition lock 50 7
Buttons on steering wheel,
right
left side
8 Horn: the entire surface
9 Adjusting the steering wheel 45
10 Releasing the hood 215
Power windows, front
36
MINI Countryman: power windows,
rear 36
MINI Countryman: safety switch for
power windows in rear passenger
compartment 37
2 Parking lamps 84
Low beams 84
Automatic headlamp control 84
Adaptive Light Control 85
Turn signals 55
High beams 86
Headlamp flasher 55
Roadside parking lamps 86
Computer 61
3 Tachometer 12
Instrument lighting 86
Resetting the trip odometer 60
4 Wiper system 55
5 Switching the ignition on/off and
starting/stopping the engine
50
Resuming cruise control58
Storing speed and accelerating or
decelerating
Activating/deactivating cruise
control 58
Increasing or reducing volume
Telephone
Press: accepting and ending a call,
starting dialing of selected phone
number and redialing if no phone
number is selected
Microphone in the roofliner on the
driver's side
Activating/deactivating voice acti-
vation system 21
Microphone in the roofliner on the
driver's side
Changing the radio station
Selecting a music track
Scrolling through the redial list

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CockpitAT A GLANCE
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5Switches in the center console 6
Storage compartment
7 Changing to a differen t menu on the Control
Display 18
8 MINI joystick 16
Move in four directions, turn or press
9 USB audio interface 154
10 Accessing the main me nu on the Control
Display 17
Around the headliner
1Indicator/warning lamp for front passenger
airbags 82
Air distribution to the footwell
Automatic air distribution and flow
rate
Maximum cooling
Cooling function
Defrosting windows
Rear window defroster
Windshield heating
Air flow rate
Seat heating
42
Central locking system, inside 30
Front fog lamps 86
Sport button 74
Driving stability control systems
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 72
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC 73
2
Reading lamps 87
Ambient lighting 87
Glass roof, electric 35
Interior lamps 87

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Voice activation systemAT A GLANCE
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Setting the voice dialog
You can set whether the system uses the stan-
dard dialog or a short version.
With the short version of the spoken dialog, a
shortened version of the requests and responses
of the voice activation system are played aloud.
1. "Settings"
2. "Language/Units"
3. "Speech mode:"
4. Select a setting:
>"Default"
> "Short"
Notes
For voice commands, bear in mind the follow-
ing:
> Do not use the voice activation system to ini-
tiate an emergency call. In stressful situa-
tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change.
This can unnecessarily delay the establish-
ment of a telephone connection.
> Pronounce the commands and digits
smoothly and at norm al volume, avoiding
excessive emphases and pauses. The same
applies to spelling wh en entering a destina-
tion for navigation.
> Always speak the commands in the lan-
guage of the voice activation system.
> When selecting a radio station, use the stan-
dard pronunciation of the station name
{ Select station } e.g. WPLJ >
Keep the doors, windows and glass roof
closed to prevent interference from outside
noise.
> Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while
speaking.

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1."Settings"
2. "Door locks"
3. "Unlock button"
4. Select a menu item:
>"All doors"
Press the button once to unlock
the entire vehicle.
> "Driver's door only"
Press the button once to unlock
only the driver's door and the fuel filler
flap.
Press the button twice to unlock the
entire vehicle.
Convenient opening
Press and hold the button.
The power windows are opened and the glass
roof
is tilted.
Convenient closing is not possible by
means of the remote control. <
Locking
Press the button. Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if
there is any person inside, because the
vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without
special knowledge. <
Setting confirmation signals
To have the vehicle confirm when it has been
locked or unlocked.
1."Settings"
2. "Door locks"
3. "Flash when lock/unlock"
4. Press the MINI joystick.
Flashing when locking/unlocking the vehicle
is switched on.
Switching on interior lamps
While the car is locked:
Press the button.
You can also use this function to locate your
vehicle in parking garages, etc.
Unlocking tailgate
Press the button for approx. 1 second
and then release it.
When it is opened, the tailgate swings out
and up toward the rear. Make sure that
adequate clearance is av ailable before opening.
To prevent accidentally locking yourself out, do
not place the key down in the cargo area. If the
tailgate was locked befo re opening, it will be
locked again after it is closed.
Before and after each tr ip, check that the tail-
gate has not been inadvertently unlocked. <

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Malfunctions
The remote control may malfunction due to
local radio waves. If this occurs, unlock and lock
the car at the door lock with the integrated key.
If the car can no longer be locked with a remote
control, the battery in the remote control is dis-
charged. Use this remote control during an
extended drive; this wi ll recharge the battery,
page 26.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiv er units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communications
Commission regulations. Operation is governed
by the following:
FCC ID:
LX8766S
LX8766E
LX8CAS
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subj ect to the following two
conditions:
> This device must not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and
> this device must accept any interference
received, including in terference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or
changes to these devices could void the
user's authority to op erate this equipment. <
Using the door lock
You can set which parts of the car are unlocked,
page27. Depending upon the equipment, it is possible
that only the driver's side door is unlocked or
locked using the door lock.
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if
there is any person inside, because the
vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without
special knowledge. <
Locking doors and tailgate together
To lock all doors, the fuel filler flap, and the tail-
gate together:
>With the doors closed, press the interior cen-
tral locking button, page 30, to lock the
vehicle.
> Unlocking and opening the driver or passen-
ger door, page 30.
Lock the vehicle. >Lock the driver's door with the integrated
key via the door lock, or
> press the safety lock button on the pas-
senger's door and close the door from
the outside.
Convenience operation
With an alarm system or Comfort Access, the
windows and glass roof can be operated via the
door lock.
Opening/closing
Hold the key in the position for unlocking or
locking.
Watch during the closing process to make
sure that no one gets trapped. Releasing
the key stops the operation. <
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical malfunction, the
driver's door can be unlocked or locked by turn-
ing the integrated key in the door lock to the end
positions.

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Unlocking tailgate
Press the button in the driver's footwell.
Tailgate
To avoid damage, make sure there is suf-
ficient clearance before opening the tail-
gate.<
While driving, sharp objects or objects
with edges may strike against the rear
window and damage the heating element for
the rear window. Assure that there are no
objects with sharp edges near the rear win-
dow. <
Opening
In some market-specific versions, the tail-
gate cannot be unlocked using the remote
control unless the vehicle is unlocked first.
Only drive with the tailgate fully closed; other-
wise, the tail lamps will be obscured and driving
safety will be compromised. <
MINI Countryman: MINI Paceman:
Press the top side of the MINI emblem, arrow, or
Press the button on
the remote control
for approx. 1 second and then release it. The
tailgate is unlocked.
Closing
Make sure that the closing path of the tail-
gate is clear; otherwise, injuries may
occur. <
Take the remote cont rol with you and do
not put it into the luggage compartment:
otherwise, the remote control can be locked in
the vehicle when the tailgate is closed. <
MINI Countryman:
MINI Paceman:

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Tilt alarm sensor
The vehicle's inclination is monitored. The alarm
is triggered, for instance, if an attempt is made
to steal the vehicle's wheels or tow it away.
Interior movement detector
Before the interior movement detector can
operate correctly, the windows and glass roof
must be closed.
Avoiding false alarms
The tilt alarm sensor an d the interior movement
detector can be swit ched off together.
This prevents false alarms, e.g. in the following
situations:
> In duplex garages
> When being transported on car-carrying
trains, ferries or trailers
> If pets are to remain inside the car
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior movement detector
Press the button on the remote control
twice in succession.
LEDs flash in short succession for approx.
2 seconds.
The tilt alarm sensor an d the interior movement
detector are switched of f until the car is next
unlocked and locked.
Comfort Access
The concept
Access to the vehicle is po ssible without the use
of the remote control. All you need to do is wear
the remote control close to your body, e.g. in
your jacket pocket. Th e vehicle automatically
detects the remote control within the immedi-
ate vicinity or in the passenger compartment.
Comfort Access supports the following func-
tions: >
Unlocking/locking the vehicle
> Convenient closing
> Unlocking the tailgate separately
> Starting the engine
Functional requirements
>There are no external malfunction sources in
the vicinity.
> For locking, the remote control must be out-
side of the vehicle.
> The vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked
again until after approx. 2 seconds.
> The engine can only be started if the remote
control is in the vehicle.
> The doors and tailgate mu st be closed to be
able to operate the windows and glass roof.
Comparison to standard remote controls
The indicated function can be operated by
pressing the buttons or via Comfort Access.
Instructions on openin g and closing are found
starting on page 26.
If you notice a brief delay while opening or
closing the windows or glass roof, the sys-
tem is checking whether a remote control is
inside the vehicle. Repeat the opening or closing
procedure, if necessary. <
Unlocking
Press button 1.
Depending on the setting, refer to Unlocking
mode on page 27, only the driver's door or the
entire vehicle is unlocked.

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Press the button again to lock the vehicle
again.<
Convenient opening with the remote control,
refer to page 28.
Locking
Press button 1.
For Convenient closing, press and hold button1.
In addition, the windows and the glass sunroof
are closed.
Unlocking the tailgate separately
Press the top side of the MINI emblem.
If the vehicle detects that a remote control
has been accidentally left inside the
locked vehicle's cargo area after the tailgate is
closed, the tailgate will reopen slightly. The haz-
ard warning flashers flash and an acoustic signal

sounds. <
Windows and glass roof, electric
If the engine is switched off, you can still operate
the windows and glass sunr oof so long as a door
or the tailgate has not been opened.
If the doors and tailgate are closed again and the
remote control is located inside the vehicle, the
windows and the glass sunroof can be operated
again.
Insert the remote control into the ignition lock to
be able to operate the windows or glass roof
when the engine is switched off and the doors
are open.
Switching on radio readiness
Switch on radio readiness by pressing the Start/
Stop button, page 50.
Do not depress the brake or the clutch;
otherwise, the engine will start. <
Starting the engine
The engine can be started or the ignition can be
switched on when a remote control is inside the
vehicle. It is not necessary to insert a remote
control into the ignition lock, page 50.
Switching off the engine in cars with
automatic transmission
The engine can only be switched off when the
selector lever is in position P, page 52.
To switch the engine off when the selector lever
is in position N, the remote control must be in
the ignition lock.
Before driving a vehicle with automatic
transmission into a car wash
1. Insert remote control into ignition lock.
2. Depress the brake.
3. Move the selector le ver to position N.
4. Switch off the engine.
The vehicle can roll.
Malfunction
Comfort Access may malf unction due to local
radio waves.
If this happens, open or close the vehicle via the
buttons on the remote control or using the inte-
grated key.
Insert the remote control into the ignition lock
and start the engine.
Warning lamps
The warning lamp lights up when an
attempt is made to start the engine: the
engine cannot be started. The remote
control is not inside the vehicle or is malfunc-
tioning. Take the remote control with you inside
the vehicle or have it checked. If necessary,
insert another remote co ntrol into the ignition
lock.

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Following interruptions in electrical
power supply
After a power failure, there is a possibility that
the glass roof can only be tilted. In this case,
have the system initialized. The manufacturer of
your MINI recommends that you have this work
done by your MINI dealer.
Windows
General information
To prevent injuries, exercise care when
closing the window and keep it in your
field of vision until it is shut.
Take the remote control with you when you
leave the car; otherwise, children could operate
the electric windows and possibly injure them-
selves. <
If, after a window is opened and closed
several times in close succession, the win-
dow can only be closed and not opened, the sys-
tem is overheated. Let the system cool for sev-
eral minutes with the ignition switched on or the
engine running. <
Opening, closing
Front window
To open:
>Press the switch to the resistance point.
The window continues to open as long as
the switch is held. >
Press the switch beyo nd the resistance
point.
The window opens automatically in radio
readiness mode or higher.
Push the switch again to stop the opening
movement.
To close:
> Pull the switch to th e resistance point.
The window continues to close as long as
the switch is held.
> Pull the switch beyond the resistance point.
The window closes automatically.
Pushing the switch agai n stops the operation.
MINI Countryman: rear window
To open:
>Press the switch to the resistance point.
The window continues to open as long as
the switch is held.
> Press the switch beyo nd the resistance
point.
The window opens automatically in radio
readiness mode or higher.
To close:
> Pull the switch to th e resistance point.
The window continues to close as long as
the switch is held.
> Pull the switch beyond the resistance point.
The window closes automatically.
Pushing the switch agai n stops the operation.

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After switching off the ignition
When the ignition is switched off, the windows
can still be operated for approx. 1 minute as
long as no door is opened.
Take the key with you when you leave the
car; otherwise, children could operate the
electric windows and possibly injure them-
selves. <
Pinch protection system
If the closing force rises beyond a predefined
threshold during closing, the system will stop
moving the window prior to lowering it again
slightly.
Even though there is the pinch protection
system, always make sure that the win-
dow's travel path is clear; otherwise, the safety
system might fail to detect certain kinds of
obstructions, such as th in objects, and the win-
dow would continue closing.
Do not install any accessories that might inter-
fere with window movement. Otherwise, the
pinch protection system could be impaired. <
Closing without pinch protection
To prevent injuries, exercise care when
closing the window and make sure that
the closing area is unobstructed.<
If there is an external danger, or if ice on the win-
dows, etc., prevents you from closing the win-
dows normally, the window can be closed man-
ually.
1. Pull the switch past th e resistance point and
hold it there.
Pinch protection is limited and the window
reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds
a certain value.
2. Pull the switch again past the resistance
point within approx. 4 seconds and hold it
there.
The window closes without pinch protec-
tion.
MINI Countryman: safety switch
With the safety switch, you can prevent the rear
windows from being opened or closed via the
switches in the rear passenger area, by children,
for example.
Press the button.
The LED lights up when this safety feature is acti-
vated.
Always press the safety switch when chil-
dren ride in the rear, otherwise uncon-
trolled closing of the windows could lead to inju-
ries. <

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