mirror controls MINI Coupe 2012 Owner's Manual

AdjustmentsCONTROLS
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MINI Convertible: rear belt guide
Please ensure that the belt guide loop,
arrow, is locked when putting on the rear
safety belts. <
Safety Belt Reminder
Front seats
The indicator lamps come on and an
acoustic signal so unds. Check whether
the safety belt has been fastened cor-
rectly. The Safety Belt Reminder is
issued when the driver's safety belt has not been
fastened. The Safety Belt Reminder is also acti-
vated at road speeds above approx. 5 mph or
8 km/h if the front passenger's safety belt has
not been fastened, if objects are placed on the
front passenger se at, or if driver or front passen-
ger unfasten their safety belts.
Damage to safety belts
If the safety belts are damaged or stressed
in an accident: have the safety belt system
and its seat-belt tensio ners replaced and the
belt anchors checked. Have this work carried out
only by a MINI dealer or by a workshop that has
specially trained personnel working in accor-
dance with the specifications of the MINI manu-
facturer; otherwise, correct operation of these
safety systems is not ensured. <
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
The front passenger's mirror is more con-
vex than the driver's mirror. The objects
seen in the mirror are closer than they appear.
Do not gauge your distance from traffic behind
you on the basis of what you see in the mirror;
otherwise, there is an increased risk of an acci-
dent. <
1 Adjusting the left or right exterior mirror
2 Tilting mirrors in and out
To adjust electrically
1.Choose a mirror, and also turn the button to
position 1.
2. To adjust the mirror, tilt the button in the
desired direction forwar d, backward, left or
right.
Manual adjustment
If there is, for example, an electrical failure, press
on the edges of the mirror glass.
Tilting mirrors in and out
Turn the knob beyond the pressure point in
direction 2. The mirrors can be folded in at road
speeds up to approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.
This can be beneficial in narrow streets, for
example, or for moving mirrors that were folded
in by hand back out into their correct positions.
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CONTROLSAdjustments
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Automatic heating
At external temperatures below a certain limit,
both exterior mirrors are automatically heated
while the engine is running or the ignition
switched on.
Interior rearview mirror
To reduce glare from vehicles behind you when
you are driving at night:
Turn the knob.
Interior and exterior mirrors,
automatic dimming feature
It is controlled by two photosensors:
>Inside the interior rearview mirror, arrow
> On the back of the mirror.
For proper function:
> Keep the photosensors clean
> Do not cover the area between the interior
rearview mirror and the windshield
> Do not place stickers or decals on the wind-
shield in front of the mirror.
Steering wheel
Adjustments
Do not adjust the steering wheel position
while the car is in motion; otherwise, there
is a risk of accident du e to an unexpected move-
ment. <
1. Fold the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred
distance and angle to suit your seated posi-
tion.
3. Swing the lever back up.
Do not use force to swing the lever
back up; otherwise, the mechanism
will be damaged. <
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DrivingCONTROLS
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8.Press the button to select:
>
Brief indication of a turn.
> Triple turn signal.
9. Press and hold the butt on until the display
changes. The setting is stored.
Wiper system
Do not turn on the wipers when they are
frozen; otherwise, the wiper blades and
the windshield wiper motor may be damaged. <
Do not use the windshield wipers when
the windshield is dry; otherwise the wiper
blades may wear out faster or be damaged. <
1 Switching on wipers
2 Switching off wipers or brief wipe
3 Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or
rain sensor
4 Cleaning windshield and headlamps
Switching on wipers
Press the lever upward, arrow 1.
The lever automatically returns to its initial
position when released.
Normal wiper speed
Press once.
The system switches to intermittent operation
when the vehicle is stationary.
Fast wiper speed
Press twice or press beyo nd the resistance point.
The system switches to normal speed when the
vehicle is stationary.
Intermittent wipe or rain sensor
If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the
intermittent-wipe time is preset.
If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the time
between wipes is contro lled automatically and
depends on the intensity of the rainfall. The rain
sensor is mounted on the windshield, directly in
front of the interior rearview mirror.
Activating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor
Press button, arrow 3.
This symbol is displayed in the tacho-
meter.
Deactivate the rain sensor before entering
an automatic car wash. Failure to do so
could result in damage caused by undesired
wiper activation. <
Adjusting the sensitivity of the rain
sensor
1.Switch on the ignition, refer to page 55.
2. Press the button in the turn signal indicator
as often as necessary until "SET/INFO" is
displayed.
3. Press and hold the butt on until the display
changes.
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Technology for driving comfort and safetyCONTROLS
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Airbags
1Front airbags
2 Side/head airbags in the backrests
Protective action
Observe the instructions on page 45 to
ensure the best possible personal protec-
tion. <
The front airbags help protect the driver and
front passenger by responding to frontal
impacts in which safety belts alone cannot pro-
vide adequate restraint. When needed, the head
and side airbags help provide protection in the
event of side impact. The side/head airbag sup-
ports the body in the lateral chest area as well as
the head.
The airbags are designed to not be triggered in
every type of collision, e.g. not in minor acci-
dents, certain rollover si tuations or rear impacts.
Do not apply adhesive materials to the
cover panels of the airbags, cover them or
modify them in any other way.
Keep the dashboard and window on the passen-
g e r s i d e f r e e f r o m o b s t r u c t i o n , i . e . d o n o t c o v e r i t
with adhesive film or coverings, and do not affix
any holders such as for a navigation device or a
mobile phone.
Do not attach seat covers, cushions or other
objects not specifically approved for seats with
integral side airbags to the front seats. Do not
hang items of clothing such as coats or jackets
over the backrests. Do not attempt to remove
the airbag retention system from the vehicle. Do
not modify the individual components of the
system or its wiring in any way. This includes the upholstery in the center of the steering wheel,
on the instrument panel, the doors, and the roof
pillars as well as the side
s of the headliner. Do
not attempt to remove or dismantle the steering
wheel.
Do not touch the individual components imme-
diately after the system has been triggered,
because there is a danger of burns.
In the event of malfuncti ons, deactivation, or
triggering of the airbag restraint system, have
the testing, repair, removal, and disposal of
airbag generators executed only by a MINI
dealer or a workshop th at works according to
repair procedures of the manufacturer of your
MINI with correspondingly trained personnel
and has the required explosives licenses. Other-
wise, unprofessional attempts to service the
system could lead to fail ure in an emergency or
undesired airbag activation, either of which
could result in personal injury. <
Warning notices and in formation about the
airbags can also be found on the sun visors.
Automatic deactivation of the front
passenger airbags
An analysis of the impression in the front pas-
senger seat cushion determines whether and
how the seat is occupied. The front and side
airbags for the front passenger are activated or
deactivated by the system accordingly.
The indicator lamp above the interior
rearview mirror shows the current status
of the front passenger airbags, deactivated or
activated, refer to Status of front passenger
airbags below. <
Before transporting a child on the front
passenger seat, read the safety precau-
tions and handling instructions under Transport-
ing children safely, page 51.
The front and side airbag s can also be deacti-
vated by adolescents and adults sitting in certain
positions; the indicator lamp for the front pas-
senger airbags comes on. In such cases, the pas-
senger should change his or her sitting position
so that the front passenger airbags are activated
and the indicator lamp goes out. If the desired
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Everything from A to ZREFERENCE
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Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM80
Instrument lighting 92
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit 10
Instrument panel, refer to Displays 12
Integrated key 22
Interior lamps 92
– remote control 26
Interior rearview mirror 50
– automatic dimming feature 50
Interlock 58
Intermittent mode of the wipers 61
Internal care 163
Internet page 4
J
Jacking points 174
Jets, refer to Window washer nozzles 62
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting 177
Jump-starting 177
K
Key, refer to Keys/remote
controls 22
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort
Access 31
Keyless opening and closing, refer to Comfort Access 31
Key Memory, refe r to Personal
Profile 22
Keypad dialing 134
Kickdown 58
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 58
Knock control 141
L
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
Low beams 88
Lamps and bulbs, replacing bulbs 166
Lashing eyes, refer to Securing
cargo 111
LATCH child restraint fixing system 52
Leather care 164
LEDs light-emitting diodes 166
Length, refer to
Dimensions 197
License plate lamp
– bulb replacement 170
Light alloy wheels, care 163
Light-emitting diodes LEDs 166
Lighter 101
– socket 101
Lighting
– lamps and bulbs 166
– of the instruments 92
– of vehicle, refer to Lamps 88
Light switch 88
Limit 193
Listening to test, scan
– radio MINI Boost CD 118
Load 110
Load securing equipment, refer to Secu ring cargo111
Lock buttons of doors, refer to
Locking 27
Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal 25
– from inside 27
– from outside 25
– without remote control, refer to Comfort Access 31
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals 25
– from inside 27
– from outside 24 Longlife oils
– approved motor oils
157
Low beams 88
– automatic 88
– replacing bulb 167
Lower back suppo rt, refer to
Lumbar support 46
Luggage compartment
– emergency unlocking 29
– increasing the capacity 109
– opening from the inside 28
– refer to Cargo area 28
Luggage compartment lid
– emergency operation, see manual unlocking 28
– refer to Tailgate 28
Lumbar support 46
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires 153
Maintenance, refer to Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Maintenance system 159
Malfunction
– convertible top 36,42
– tailgate 28
Malfunction warnings, refer to Check Control 73
Manual air distribution 96
Manual convertible top 39
Manually operated convertible
top 39
Manual mode
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 59
Manual operation
– door lock 27
– fuel filler flap 140
– power convertible top 36,42
– tailgate 28
– transmission lock, automatic transmission 59
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