dead battery MINI Coupe 2012 Owner's Manual

CONTROLSOpening and closing
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>The car’s inclination changes, for example if
an attempt is made to ja ck it up and steal the
wheels or to raise it prior to towing it away
> There is an interruption in the power supply
from the battery
The alarm system briefly indicates unauthorized
entry or tampering by means of:
> An acoustic alarm
> Switching on the haza rd warning flashers
Arming and disarming
General information
Whenever the car is locked or unlocked, the
alarm system is armed or disarmed.
Door lock with armed alarm system
Because of the design, un locking the door lock
may trigger the alarm in some countries.
To turn off the alarm, unlock the vehicle using
the remote control or switch on the ignition.
Tailgate with armed alarm system
Even when the alarm syst em is armed, you can
open the tailgate by means of the button
on the remote control.
When you subsequently close the tailgate it is
again locked and monitored.
Panic mode
You can activate the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press the button for at least 2 seconds.
Switching off the alarm:
Press any button.
Switching off an alarm
> Unlock the car with the remote control.
> Insert the key fully into the ignition lock.
> In cars with Comfort Access, press the button
on the door lock.
Display on the revolution counter
When the system is armed, all LEDs pulse. After
approx. 16 minutes one LED flashes.
>LEDs pulse or LED flashes: system is armed.
> One LED flashes at short intervals:
Doors, the hood or the tailgate are not prop-
erly closed. Even if these are not closed fully,
the remaining items ar e deadlocked and the
LEDs pulse after approx. 10 seconds for
approx. 16 minutes. Afterwards, one LED
flashes.
The interior movement detector is not acti-
vated.
> LEDs go out after the vehicle is unlocked:
No attempt was made to tamper with the
car.
> LEDs flash after unlocking until the key is
inserted in the ignition, but for no longer
than approx. 5 minutes: an attempt was
made to tamper with the vehicle.
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.
MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster
The passenger compartment is monitored up to
the height of the seat's surface. This way, the
anti-theft alarm system including the interior
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REFERENCEEverything from A to Z
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Cleaning headlamps62
– washer fluid 62
Clock
– setting time 73
– 12 h/24 h mode 70
Closing
– from inside 27
– from outside 23
Clothes hooks 100
Cockpit 10
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 56
Comfort Access 31
– replacing the battery 33
– what to observe before entering a car wash 32
Comfort area, refer to Around the center console 14
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock 55
Compressed audio files 121
Computer 66
Condensation, refer to When the vehicle is parked 108
Condition Based Service CBS 159
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile 22
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting electrical
appliances 101,102
Consumption, refer to Average
fuel consumption 66
Control Display
– settings 68
Controls and displays 10
Convenience operation
– windows 24
Convenient access, refer to Comfort Access 31
Convenient start, refer to
Starting the engine 56
Convertible top 34
– manual 39
– mechanical 39 Coolant
158
– checking level 158
– filling 158
– temperature 158
Cooling, maximum 97
Cooling fluid, refer to Coolant 158
Copyright 2
Cornering light, refer to Adaptive Light Control 90
Cruising range 66,67
Cupholders 101
Curb weight, refer to
Weights 203
Current fuel consumption 67
D
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit
10
Dashboard instruments, refer to Displays 12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 92
Data 196
– capacities 205
– dimensions 197
– engine 196
– weights 203
Data memory 160
Date
– setting 73
Daytime running lights 89
DBC Dynamic Brake Control,
refer to Brake Assist 76
Deactivating front passenger airbags 85
Deadlocking, refer to Locking 25
Defect
– door lock 27
– fuel filler flap 140
Defogging windows 96,98
Defrosting windows 96,98
Defrosting windows and removing condensation
– air conditioner 96
– automatic climate control 98Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows 96,98
Defrost positi on, refer to
Defrosting windows 96,98
Differential, breaking in 106
Digital radio, refer to HD Radio 119
Dimensions 197
Dipstick, engine oil 156
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals 60
Displacement, refer to Engine data 196
Display lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 92
Displays 12
– care 164
– instrument panel 12
Displays and controls 10
Disposal
– of coolant 158
– remote control battery 33
– vehicle battery 176
Distance remaining to service, refer to Service
requirements 71
Distance warning, refer
to Park
Distance Control PDC 75
Door key, refer to Integrated key/remote control 22
Door lock 26
Door lock, confirmation signals 25
Doors, manual operation 27
DOT Quality Grades 151
Drinks holders, refer to
Cupholders 101
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill Assist 78
Driving dynamics control, refer to Sport button 78
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams 88
Driving notes 106
Driving off on inclines, refer to
Hill Assist 78
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