steering wheel adjustment MINI Coupe 2012 Owner's Manual

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Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or count ry version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.
Sitting safely
The ideal sitting position can make a vital contri-
bution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In con-
junction with the safety belts, the head restraints
and the airbags, the seated position has a major
influence on your safety in the event of an
accident. To ensure th at the safety systems
operate with optimal efficiency, we strongly
urge you to observe the instructions contained
in the following section.
For additional information on transporting
children safely, refer to page 51.
Airbags
Always maintain an adequate distance
between yourself and the airbags. Always
grip the steering wheel on the rim, with your
hands in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to
minimize the risk of inju ry to the hands or arms
in the event of the airbag being deployed.
No one and nothing should come between the
airbags and the seat occupant.
Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the
front passenger side as a storage area. Ensure
that the front passenger is correctly seated, e.g.
that no feet or legs are propped against the
dashboard. Otherwise, leg injury could result if
the front airbag suddenly deployed.
Make sure that passeng ers keep their heads
away from the side/h ead airbag; otherwise
injuries can occur when airbags are deployed. resulting from contact with airbags cannot be
fully excluded, depending on the circumstances.
The ignition and inflation noise may provoke a
mild hearing loss in ex
tremely sensitive indivi-
duals. This effect is usually only temporary.
For airbag locations as well as additional infor-
mation, refer to page 85.
Head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
Adjust the head rest raint in such a way
that its center is at approx. ear level.
Otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury
in the event of an accident. <
Head restraints, refer to page 47.
Safety belt
Before every drive, make sure that all occupants
wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the
safety belt as an additi onal safety device, but
they do not represent a substitute.
Number of safety belts
Never allow more th an one person to
wear a single safety belt. Never allow
infants or small children to ride in a passenger's
lap.
Make sure that the belt in the lap area sits low
across the hips and does not press against the
abdomen. The safety belt must not rest against
the throat, run across sh arp edges, pass over
hard or fragile objects or be pinched. Fasten the
safety belt so that it is pulled taut across the lap
and shoulder, fitting the body snugly without
any twists. Otherwise, the belt could slide over
the hips in the event of a frontal collision and
injure the abdomen. Avoid wearing bulky
clothing and regularly pull the belt in the upper-
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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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Front fog lamps91
– indicator lamp 181
– replacing bulb 168
Front seat adjustment 46
Frost on windows, refer to Defrosting windows 96,98
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 80
Fuel 141
– fuel tank volume 205
– gauge 65
– high-quality brands 141
– quality 141
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel gauge 65
Fuel consumption display
– average fuel consumption 66
Fuel display, refer to Fuel gauge 65
Fuel filler flap 140
– releasing in the event of electrical malfunction 140
Fuel specifications 141
Fuses 176
G
Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel
consumption 66
– refer to Required fuel 141
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel gauge 65
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 58
Gear shifting
– automatic transmission 58
– manual transmission 57
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 58
– manual transmission 57
General driving notes 106Glass roof, electric
– convenience operation
24
– remote control 24
Glove compartment 99
Gong
– volume 116
Grills, refer to Air vents 94
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 203
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulb 167
Handbrake, refe r to Parking
brake 57
Hands-free system 14,136
Hazard warning flashers 14
HD Radio 119
Head airbags 85
Headlamp control, automatic 88
Headlamp flasher 60
– indicator lamp 11,95,181
Headlamp glass lens 166
Headlamps
– care 162
– replacing bulb 167
Head Light, refer to Adaptive Light Control 90
Head restraints 47
– sitting safely 45
Heated
– mirrors 50
– rear window 95,98
– seats 48
Heating 94
– mirrors 50
– rear window 95,98
– seats 48
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing cargo 111
Height, refer to Dimensions 197 Height adjustment
– seats
46
– steering wheel 50
High beams 91
– headlamp flasher 91
– indicator lamp 95,181
– replacing bulb 167
High water, refer to Driving through water 107
Hill Assist 78
Hills 107
Holders for cups 101
Homepage 4
Hood 156
Horn 10
Hot exhaust system 107
Hydroplaning 107
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IBOC, refer to HD Radio 119
Ignition 55
– switched off 56
– switched on 55
Ignition key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control 22
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness 55
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on 55
Ignition lock 55
Imprint 2
Incoming call 133
Indicator and warning lamps 13,181
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 83
Indicator lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 92
Individual air distribution 96
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 22
Inflation pressure monitoring, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 82
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Selector lever
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 58
Selector lever lock
– automatic transmission with Steptronic, refer to
Shiftlock 58
– overriding manually 59
Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 58
Service, refer to Roadside Assistance 177
Service car, refer to Roadside Assistance 177
Service data in the remote
control 159
Service Interval Display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 159
Service requirement display, refer to Condition Based
Service CBS 159
Service requirements 71
Settings
– clock, 12 h/24 h mode 70
Setting the date 117
Setting the time format 117
Setting tone controls 117
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 59
– manual transmission 57
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission, refer to Changing selector lever
positions 58
Side airbags 85
Side turn signal
– replacing bulb 169
Side windows, refer to Windows 33
Signal horn, refer to Horn 10Sitting safely
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– airbags 45
– safety belts 45
– with head restraint 45
Size, refer to Dimensions 197
Slipstream deflec tor, refer to
Wind deflector 38,43
Slot for remote control 55
Smokers' package, refer to Ashtray 101
Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing 136
– refer to Center armrest
storage compartment 100
– use 128
Snow chains 154
Socket, refer to Connecting electrical appliances 101
Socket for On-Board Diagnosis
OBD 160
Space-saver spare tire
– changing tires 173
– inflation pressure 143
Spare wh
eel, refer to Space-
saver spare tire 173
Special oils, refer to Approved engine oils 157
Speed 196
– with winter tires 154
Speed-dependent volume 116
Speedo, refer to Speedometer 12
Speedometer 12
Split-folding rear seats 110
Split rear backrest, refer to Split-folding rear seats 110
Sport button 78
Stability contro l, refer to
Driving stability control
systems 76
Start/Stop button 55
– starting the engine 56
– switching off the engine 56
Starting, refer to Starting the engine 56 Starting assistance, refer to
Jump-starting 177
Starting the CD player 121
Starting the engine 56
– Start/Stop button 55
Start-off assistance, refer to
– DSC 76
– Hill Assist 78
Stations, refer to Radio MINI
Boost CD 118
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Steering wheel 50
– adjustment 50
– buttons on steering wheel 11
– lock 55
– shift paddles 59
Steptronic, refer to Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 57
Storage area
– cargo area 108
Storage compartment, front passenger side 100
Storage compartments 100
Storage space
– refer to Luggage compartment in the MINI
Convertible 109
– storage compartments 100
Storing the vehicle 164
Storing tires 154
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments 100
Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires 143
Switches, refer to Cockpit 10
Switching off
– engine 56
Switching off
the engine56
– Start/Stop button 55
Switching on
– CD player 116,121
– radio MINI Boost CD 116
Switching the cooling function
on and off 98
Symbols 4
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