window MINI Coupe 2013 Owner's Manual

All around the center console1Hazard warning system2Speedometer with Control Display  143Radio  160
CD/multimedia   1604Air conditioning, automatic climate con‐
trol   1085Buttons on the center consoleSeat heating   55Power windows   41Rear fog lamp  88MINI Convertible: central power
window switch   42Front fog lamps   87Central locking, inside   35Seite 16At a glanceCockpit16
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On the Control Display:1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3."Speech mode:"4.Select the setting.
Adjusting the volumeTurn the volume knob while giving an instruc‐
tion until the desired volume is set.
▷The volume remains constant even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.▷The volume is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Notes on Emergency Re‐
quests
Do not use the voice activation system to ini‐
tiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situa‐
tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change.
This can unnecessarily delay the establishment
of a telephone connection.
Environmental condi‐
tions
▷Say the commands, numbers, and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐
sis, and speed.▷Always say commands in the language of
the voice activation system.▷Keep the doors and windows closed to pre‐
vent noise interference.▷Avoid making other noise in the vehicle
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impossible to unlock the doors using the
lock buttons or door handles.▷The welcome lamps, interior lamps, and
ambient lighting are switched on and off.▷The alarm system is armed or disarmed, re‐
fer to page 39.
Operating from the inside
Via the button for the central locking system,
refer to page 35.
In an accident of the necessary severity, the
central locking system unlocks automatically.
The hazard warning system and interior lamps
come on.
Opening and closing:
from the outside
Using the remote control
General information Take the remote control with you
People or animals left unattended in a
parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐
side. Always take the remote control with you
when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle
can then be opened from the outside. ◀
Unlocking
Press the button. The vehicle is un‐
locked.
The welcome lamps and interior lamps are
switched on.
You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.1."Settings"2."Door locks"3."Unlock button"4.Select the desired function:▷"All doors"
Press the button once: the en‐
tire vehicle unlocks.
▷"Driver's door only"
Pressing the button once un‐
locks only the driver's door and the fuel
filler flap. Pressing twice unlocks the
entire vehicle.
Convenient opening
Press and hold the button on the re‐
mote control.
The power windows are opened. In the
MINI Convertible, the sliding sunroof is opened
as well.
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To open the convertible top and the rear win‐
dows in the MINI Convertible: release the but‐
ton and then press and hold it again until the
convertible top is fully open. The side windows
remain open.
MINI Convertible with Comfort Access:
Hold the button down.
When you are close to the vehicle, the side win‐
dows move up after the convertible top is
opened.
Convenient closing
MINI Convertible:
The convertible top, sliding sunroof, and win‐
dows can be closed using the remote control
for Comfort Access when you are close to the
vehicle.
Hold the button down.
The convertible top and windows are closed.
Monitor the closing process
Watch during the closing process to be
sure that no one is injured. Removing the hand
from the door handle immediately stops the
closing process. ◀
MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster:
Convenient closing with the remote control is
not possible.
Locking
Press the button.
Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if
there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be
unlocked from inside without special knowl‐
edge. ◀
Setting the confirmation signals
Have unlocking or locking of the vehicle con‐
firmed.1."Settings"2."Door locks"3."Flash when lock/unlock"4.Press the MINI joystick.
Switching on the interior lamps
When the vehicle is locked:
Press the button.
You can also use this function to locate your ve‐
hicle in parking garages, etc.
Unlocking the tailgate
Press the button for approx. 1 second
and then release it.
The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐
fore opening.
Malfunctions The function of the remote control may be im‐
paired by local radio waves. If this occurs, un‐
lock and lock the vehicle at the door lock with
the integrated key.
If it should become impossible to lock the vehi‐
cle with a remote control, the battery in the re‐
mote control is discharged. Use this remote
control on an extended trip to recharge the
battery, refer to page 30.
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For US owners onlyThe transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
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 subject to the following two
conditions:▷This device may not cause harmful interfer‐
ence, and▷this device must accept any interference re‐
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
Using the door lock
Sets how the vehicle is to be unlocked, refer to
page 32.
In some vehicle equipment versions, only the
driver's door can be unlocked and locked via
the door lock.
Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if
there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be
unlocked from inside without special knowl‐
edge. ◀
Locking the doors and tailgate at once
To lock all doors, the fuel filler flap, and the tail‐
gate at once:1.With the doors closed, lock the vehicle us‐
ing the button for the central locking sys‐
tem in the interior, refer to page 35.2.Unlock and open the driver's or front pas‐
senger door, refer to page 35.3.To lock the vehicle:▷Lock the driver's door using the
integrated key in the door lock, or▷Press down the lock button of the front
passenger door and close the door
from the outside.
Convenient opening and closing
In vehicles with an alarm system or Comfort Ac‐
cess, the windows can be operated via the door
lock.
MINI Convertible: sliding sunroof and
convertible top operation in addition.
Opening/closing
Turn the key to the unlock or lock position and
hold it there.
In the MINI Convertible, the convertible top is
closed, followed by the sliding sunroof and side
windows.
Keep the closing area clear
Watch during the opening and closing
process to be sure that no one becomes trap‐
ped. Releasing the key stops the motion. ◀
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Provide edge protection
Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear
window while driving and damage the heating
wires of the rear window. Provide edge protec‐
tion. ◀
In some market-specific versions, the tailgate
can only be unlocked using the remote control
if the vehicle was unlocked first.
Press and hold the button of the re‐
mote control or the button in the handle, ar‐
row. The tailgate is unlocked and can be
opened.
MINI Convertible
The open tailgate can be loaded with a maxi‐
mum weight of 175 lbs/80 kg.
Manual release In the event of an electrical malfunction, the
tailgate can be unlocked manually.
MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster:
Pull the handle. The tailgate is unlocked.
MINI Convertible:
1.Using the integrated key, unlock the lock of
the rear seat backrests 1.2.Press button 2 and fold the rear seat back‐
rest forward while guiding the safety belt.3.Pull the handle, see arrow. The tailgate is
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MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster:
emergency unlocking
Pull the handle in the cargo area. The tailgate is
unlocked.
Closing Keep the closing area clear
Make sure that the closing area of the
tailgate is clear; otherwise, injuries or damage
may result. ◀
Take the remote control with you
Always take the remote control with you
when leaving the vehicle and do not place it in
the cargo area; otherwise, the remote control
may be locked into the vehicle when the tail‐
gate is closed. ◀
MINI Coupe
Recessed grips on the inside trim of the tailgate
can be used to conveniently pull down the tail‐
gate.
MINI Roadster
Recessed grips on the inside trim of the tailgate
can be used to conveniently pull down the tail‐
gate.
Comfort Access The concept
The vehicle can be accessed without activating
the remote control. All you need to do is to
have the remote control with you, e.g., in your
jacket pocket. The vehicle automatically de‐
tects the remote control when it is nearby or in
the passenger compartment.
Comfort Access supports the following func‐
tions:
▷Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.▷Unlocking of the tailgate separately.▷Starting the engine.▷MINI Convertible: Convenient closing and
convertible top operation with the remote
control for Comfort Access.▷MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: closing the side
windows.
Functional requirements
▷There are no external sources of interfer‐
ence in the vicinity.▷To lock the vehicle, the remote control
must be located outside of the vehicle.▷The next unlocking and locking cycle is not
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▷The engine can only be started if the re‐
mote control is inside the vehicle.▷The doors and tailgate must be closed to
operate the windows.
Comparison with ordinary remote
control
The functions can be controlled by pressing the
buttons or via Comfort Access.
Notes on opening and closing, refer to page 30.
If you notice a brief delay while opening or
closing the windows or convertible top, the sys‐
tem is checking whether a remote control is in‐
side the vehicle. Repeat the opening or closing
procedure, if necessary.
Unlocking
Press button 1.
Depending on the setting, either only the driv‐
er's door or the entire vehicle is unlocked, refer
to page 32.
Pressing the button again locks the entire vehi‐
cle again.
Convenient opening with the remote control,
refer to page 32.
Locking
Press button 1.
MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster:
windows and convertible top operation
In the radio ready state and beyond, the win‐
dows and the electrical convertible top can be
opened and closed when a remote control is lo‐
cated inside the vehicle.
Unlocking the tailgate separately Press the button on the exterior of the tailgate.
This corresponds to pressing the following but‐
ton on the remote control:
.
If a remote control accidentally left in the cargo
area is detected in the locked vehicle after the
tailgate is closed, the tailgate opens again
slightly. The hazard warning system flashes and
an acoustic signal sounds.
Power windows When the engine is switched off, the windows
can be operated as long as neither the doors
nor the tailgate are opened.
When the door and tailgate are closed again
and the remote control is detected inside the
vehicle, the windows can be operated again.
Insert the remote control into the ignition lock
to be able to operate the windows while the
engine is switched off and the doors are open.
Switching on the radio ready state Press the Start/Stop button to switch on the
radio ready state, refer to page 64.
Do not depress the brake or the clutch; other‐
wise, the engine will start.
Starting the engine The engine can be started or the ignition can
be switched on, refer to page 64, when a re‐
mote control is inside the vehicle. It is not nec‐
essary to insert a remote control into the igni‐
tion lock.
Switching off the engine in cars with
automatic transmission
The engine can only be switched off with the
selector lever in position P, refer to page 70.
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▷An acoustic alarm.▷Switching on the hazard warning flashers.
Arming and disarming
General information
Whenever the car is locked or unlocked, the
alarm system is armed or disarmed.
Door lock and armed alarm systemUnlocking via the door lock will trigger the
alarm on some market-specific versions.
To stop this alarm, unlock the vehicle with the
remote control or switch on the ignition.
Tailgate with armed alarm system
The tailgate can also be opened when the
alarm system is armed.
Press the button on the remote con‐
trol.
When you subsequently close the tailgate it is
again locked and monitored.
Switching off an alarm
▷Unlock the car with the remote control.▷Insert the key fully into the ignition lock.▷In cars with convenient 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, engine compartment lid or tailgate
are not properly closed. Even if these are
not closed fully, the remaining items are
locked and the LEDs pulse after approx.
10 seconds for approx. 16 minutes. After‐
wards, 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 car.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press the button for at least two sec‐
onds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button on the
remote control.
Tilt alarm sensor
The vehicle's inclination is monitored. The
alarm is triggered, for instance, if an attempt is
made to steal the car's wheels or tow it away.
Interior movement detector
MINI Coupe
Before the interior movement detector can op‐
erate correctly, the windows must be closed.
MINI Convertible, MINI RoadsterThe interior of the car is monitored up to the
height of the seat cushions. Thus the alarm sys‐
tem is armed together with the interior motion
sensor even if the convertible top is open. An
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alarm can be triggered unintentionally by fall‐
ing objects such as leaves, refer to Avoiding un‐
intentional alarms.
Avoiding false alarms The tilt alarm sensor and the interior move‐
ment detector can be switched off together.▷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.▷Lock the vehicle twice with the integrated
key.
LEDs flash in short succession for approx. 2 sec‐
onds. The tilt alarm sensor and the interior
movement detector are switched off until the
car is next unlocked and locked.
Power windows General information Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐
ple, cannot operate the power windows and in‐
jure themselves. ◀
If, after having been opened and closed a num‐
ber of times in close succession, a window can
only be closed, the system is overheated. Let
the system cool down for several minutes with
the ignition switched on or the engine running.
Opening▷Press the switch downward.
The window opens until the switch is re‐
leased.▷Press the switch downward briefly.
In the radio ready state and higher, the
window opens automatically. Press again
briefly to stop the opening procedure.
To open the window by a crack, briefly press
the switch downward twice in close succession.
Closing Danger of pinching
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the window is
clear; otherwise, injuries may result. ◀
To close, press the switch upward. The window
closes until the switch is released.
Initializing the power windows If the battery was disconnected, for example to
change the battery or to put the vehicle into
storage, reinitialize the power windows; other‐
wise, the windows will not be lowered.
1.Close the doors.2.Open both windows.3.Close both windows.
Please contact your service center in the event
of a malfunction.
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