start stop button MINI Coupe 2014 Owner's Manual (Mini Connected)

Instrument lighting  88Trip odometer  745Windshield wipers   686Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/off   657Ignition lock  658Steering wheel buttons, rightResuming cruise control   106Storing the speed and accelerat‐
ing or slowing down   106Activating/deactivating cruise
control   105
Steering wheel buttons, left
VolumeBluetooth hands-free sys‐
tem   182
Bluetooth mobile phone prepara‐
tion package   192Activate/deactivate the voice acti‐
vation system   26
Microphone on the steering col‐
umnChange the radio station
Select a music track
Scroll through the redial list9Horn, the entire surface10Adjust the steering wheel   5911Releasing the hood  237Seite 15CockpitAt a glance15
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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 32.
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 34.
Pressing the button again locks the entire vehi‐
cle again.
Convenient opening with the remote control,
refer to page 34.
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 65.
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 65, 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 71.
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DrivingVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Ignition lock Insert the remote control into the
ignition lock
Insert the remote control all the way into the
ignition lock.
Radio ready state is switched on. Individual
electrical consumers can operate.
Removing the remote control from the
ignition lock
Do not forcibly pull the remote control
out of the ignition lock
Do not forcibly pull the remote control out of
the ignition lock as this may cause damage. ◀
Before removing the remote control, push it all
the way in to release the locking mechanism.
The ignition is switched off if it was on.
Automatic transmission
You can only take out the remote control if
transmission position P is engaged: interlock.
Start/Stop button
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches the ig‐
nition on or off and starts the engine.
The engine starts when the Start/Stop button is
pressed and:
▷Manual transmission: the clutch is de‐
pressed.▷Automatic transmission: the brake is de‐
pressed.
Radio ready state
Individual electrical consumers can operate.
Radio ready state is switched off automatically:
▷When the remote control is removed from
the ignition lock.▷With Comfort Access, refer to page 39, by
pressing the button on the door handle or
the
button on the remote control.
▷After a certain period of time.
Ignition on All electrical consumers can operate. Most indi‐
cator and warning lamps light up for different
lengths of time.
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To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
Radio ready state and ignition off All indicator and warning lamps in the displays
go out.
The ignition switches off automatically when
the driver's door is opened. Pressing the Start/
Stop button again switches the ignition back
on.
For example, the ignition is not switched off in
the following situations:▷Depress the clutch or brake pedal.▷The low beams are switched on
Starting the engine
General information Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes
may lead to loss of consciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
an odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas. ◀
Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the car unattended with the
engine running; otherwise, it presents a poten‐
tial source of danger.
Before leaving the car with the engine running,
shift to neutral or engage transmission posi‐
tion P and set the handbrake firmly; otherwise,
the vehicle may begin to roll. ◀
Frequent starting in quick succession
Avoid repeated futile attempts at starting
the car and avoid starting the car frequently in
quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel is not
burned or is inadequately burned, and there is
the danger of overheating and damaging the
catalytic converter. ◀
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary; start driving
right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
Do not depress the accelerator when starting
the engine.
Starting the engine
Manual transmission
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with
Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to
page 39.
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Depress the clutch pedal.3.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a cer‐
tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine
starts.
Automatic transmission
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with
Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to
page 39.
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Move the selector lever to position P or N.3.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a cer‐
tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine
starts.
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Engine stop
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 windows and injure
themselves. ◀
Set the handbrake and further secure the
vehicle as required
Set the handbrake firmly when parking; other‐
wise, the vehicle may roll. On steep upward
and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐
hicle, for example, by turning the steering
wheel in the direction of the curb. ◀
Before driving into a car wash
To make it possible for the vehicle to roll in an
automatic car wash, follow the information on
Washing in automatic car washes, refer to
page 259.
Switching off the engine
Manual transmission1.With the vehicle at a standstill, press the
Start/Stop button.2.Shift into first gear or reverse.3.Set the handbrake firmly.4.Remove the remote control from the igni‐
tion lock.
Automatic transmission
1.Engage transmission position P with the ve‐
hicle stopped.2.Press the Start/Stop button.3.Set the handbrake firmly.4.Remove the remote control from the igni‐
tion lock.Handbrake
The concept
The handbrake is primarily intended to prevent
the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes
the rear wheels.
Also follow the instructions under Switching off
the engine, refer to page 67.
Setting
The lever engages automatically.
Releasing
Pull up slightly, press the button, and lower the
lever.
Notes Using the handbrake while driving
If it should become necessary to use the
handbrake while driving, do not pull the hand‐
brake too forcefully. Keep the button on the
handbrake lever pressed at all times.
Excessive application of the handbrake can
block the rear wheels and lead to fishtailing of
the vehicle. ◀
The brake lamps do not light up when the
handbrake is pulled.
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Bluetooth connection, activat‐ing/deactivating 183, 193
Bluetooth hands-free sys‐ tem 182
Brake assistant 101
Brake discs, breaking in 124
Brake fluid, refer to Service re‐ quirements 81
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic 101
Brake pads, breaking in 124
Brakes– Handbrake 67
Brakes, MINI maintenance
system 241
Brakes, service require‐ ments 81
Brake system, MINI mainte‐ nance system 241
Braking, notes 126
Breakdown assistance, Road‐ side Assistance 254
Breaking in 124
Brightness on the Control Dis‐ play 80
Button for starting the engine, refer to Start/Stop button 65
C
Calendar 208
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery 252
Car care products 260
Care, displays 263
Care, vehicle 260
Cargo area
– Comfort Access 40– Emergency activation, refer
to Unlocking manually 38– Emergency unlocking 39– Opening from the out‐
side 37
Cargo area lamp, refer to Inte‐
rior lamps 88
Cargo area tailgate, refer to
Tailgate 37
Car horn, refer to Horn 14
Carpet, care 262
Car phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 182, 192
Car wash 259
CBC, Cornering Brake Con‐ trol 101
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 241
CD 168
CD/DVD drives, care 263
CD player 168
Center console, refer to Around the center con‐
sole 18
Central locking– Comfort Access 39– From the inside 37– From the outside 34
Central locking system
– Concept 33– From the outside 33
Central screen, see Control
Display 20
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing wheels/tires 231
Check Control 82
Children, transporting 60
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 62
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tems 60
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 60
Child seat, mounting 60
Child seats, refer to Transport‐ ing children safely 60
Chrome parts, care 262
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air
mode 109, 111
Cleaning, displays 263
Cleaning, refer to Care 259
Climate 108
Climate mode– Ventilation 113
Clock 74
Clock
– 12h/24h format 79– Setting the time and date 79
Closing
– From the inside 37– From the outside 34
Clutch, breaking in 124
Cockpit 14
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 66
Combination instrument, refer to Displays 16
Combination switch, refer to Turn signal/high beams/
headlamp flasher 68
Combination switch, refer to Washer/wiper system 68
Comfort Access
– In the car wash 41– Replacing the battery 41
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console 18
Compact wheel, inflation pres‐ sure 226
Compartment for remote con‐ trol, refer to Ignition lock 65
Computer 75
Computer, displaying informa‐ tion 75
Condition Based Service CBS 241
Confirmation signals for vehi‐ cle locking/unlocking 35
Connecting, mobile phone, re‐ fer to Pairing the mobile
phone 182, 193
Consumption, refer to Aver‐ age fuel consumption 76
Contacts 189, 205
Control Display 20
Control Display, care 263
Control Display, settings 80
Controls and displays 14
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Engine oil, additives, refer toApproved engine oils 239
Engine oil, alternative oil types 239
Engine oil change intervals, refer to Service require‐
ments 81
Engine oil, dip stick 238
Engine oil, filling capacity 269
Engine oil, MINI maintenance system 241
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 239
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 239
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 75
Engine power, refer to Engine data 266
Engine, RPM 266
Engine start, assistance 254
Engine, starting 66
Engine, starting– Comfort Access 39
Engine, starting, Start/Stop
button 65
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop button 65
Engine, switching off 67
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 101
Exchanging wheels/tires 231
Exterior mirrors 58
Exterior mirrors, adjusting 58
Exterior mirrors, folding in and out 58
Exterior sensors, care 262
External devices 171
External temperature dis‐ play 74
External temperature display
– Changing the unit of meas‐
ure 78– On computer 78
External temperature warn‐
ing 74
Externel temperature dis‐
play 74
F
Fader 158
Failure messages, refer to Check Control 82
False alarm, refer to Avoiding unintentional alarms 42
Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts 56
Fault messages, refer to Check Control 82
Filling capacities 269
Filter– Refer to Activated-charcoal
filter 110– Refer to Microfilter 110– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol 112
First aid kit 254
First aid, refer to First aid kit 254
Flashing when locking/unlock‐ ing 35
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor 94– Indicator/warning lamp 94– Run-flat tire 95– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 95
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 93
Flat Tire Monitor FTM
– Flat tire message 94– Initializing the system 94– Limits of the system 93– Snow chains 93
Flat tire, wheel change 249
Floor mats, care 262
FM/AM station 160
Fog lamps 87
Folding roof, refer to Convertible top with
integrated sliding sun‐
roof 43
Foot brake 126
Footwell lamps, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps 88
Front airbags 90
Front fog lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 246
Front fog lamps 87
Front lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 245
Front passenger airbags, de‐ activating 91
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 93
Fuel 220
Fuel– Refer to Average fuel con‐
sumption 76
Fuel, additives 220
Fuel, average consump‐ tion 76
Fuel cap, closing 218
Fuel consumption display
– Average fuel consump‐
tion 76
Fuel filler flap, closing 218
Fuel filler flap, opening 218
Fuel filler flap, unlocking in case of an electrical malfunc‐
tion 218
Fuel gauge 75
Fuel, saving 131
Fuel tank capacity, refer to Filling capacities 269
Fuel tank contents, refer to Filling capacities 269
Fuel tank, refer to Filling ca‐ pacities 269
Fuse 253
G Gasoline 220
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 75
Gasoline quality 220
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 149
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Shift lever– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 72
Shift paddles on the steering
wheel 73
Short commands, voice acti‐ vation 270
Side airbags 90
Side windows, refer to Win‐ dows 42
Slot for remote control 65
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 202
Socket, OBD Onboard Diagno‐ sis 242
Software applications, iPhone 212
Software part num‐ ber 182, 192
Software update 178
Special destinations, naviga‐ tion 142
Special equipment, series equipment 6
Speed, average 76
Speed limit 99
Speed limit
– Setting 99
Speedometer 16
Speed, with winter tires 232
Spoken instructions, naviga‐ tion 149
Sport button 103
Sport program, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 72
Stability control systems 101
Start/Stop button 65
Start/Stop button, starting the engine 66
Start/Stop button, switching off the engine 67
Starting the engine 66
Start problems, refer to Jump- starting 254
State/province, selecting for navigation 138
Stations, stored 166
Station, storing 161
Status information, onboard monitor 23
Steering wheel 59
Steering wheel– Shift paddles 73
Steering wheel, adjusting 59
Steering wheel lock 65
Stopping, engine 67
Storage, tires 232
Storing the vehicle 263
Street, entering for naviga‐ tion 139
Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires 222
Summer tires, tread 229
Switches, refer to Cockpit 14
Switching off, engine 67
Switching off, vehicle 67
Symbols 6
T Tachometer 75
Tailgate
– Comfort Access 40– Emergency activation 39– Emergency unlocking 39– Opening/closing 37– Opening from the out‐
side 37– Unlocking manually 38– Unlocking with remote con‐
trol 35
Tail lamps 247
Tank gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 75
Tasks 209
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 266
Telephone 182, 192
Telephone, adjusting the vol‐ ume 185, 197
Temperature– Air conditioner 109– Automatic climate con‐
trol 112– Changing the unit of meas‐
ure 78
Temperature, coolant, refer to
Coolant temperature 75
Temperature display
– External temperature 74– External temperature warn‐
ing 74– Setting the unit 78
Temperature warning 74
Text messages 207
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 41
Time
– Setting the time 79– Setting the time zone 79
Tire age 230
Tire identification marks 228
Tire inflation pressure 222
Tire inflation pressure
– Pressure loss 94, 96
Tire pressure monitor, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor 93
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
– System limits 95– System reset 96– Warning lamp 97
Tire Quality Grading 228
Tires
– Flat tire 94– Inflation pressure 222– Inflation pressure loss 97– Pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 95
Tires, breaking in 124
Tires, changing 231
Tires, condition 229
Tires, damage 230
Tire size 228
Tires, minimum tread 230
Tires, retreaded tires 231
Tires, storage 232
Tire tread 229
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