buttons MINI Coupe 2014 Owner's Manual

Instrument lighting  77Trip odometer  655Windshield wipers   596Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/off   557Ignition lock  558Steering wheel buttons, rightResuming cruise control   94Storing the speed and accelerat‐
ing or slowing down   94Activating/deactivating cruise
control   93Steering wheel buttons, leftVolumeTelephone   138Change the radio station
Select a music track
Scroll through the redial list9Horn, the entire surface10Adjust the steering wheel   4911Releasing the hood  169Seite 13CockpitAt a glance13
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Indicator/warning lamps
The concept
The indicator and warning lamps can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors in display
area 1 or 2.
Several of the lamps are checked for proper
functioning when the engine is started or the
ignition is switched on, and light up briefly.
What to do in case of a malfunction
A list of all indicator and warning lamps, as well
as notes on possible causes of malfunctions
and on how to respond, refer to page 196.
All around the center console
1Hazard warning system2Speedometer with
Radio MINI Boost CD   1243CD drive4Air conditioning, automatic climate con‐
trol   965Buttons on the center consoleSeite 15CockpitAt a glance15
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Seat heating  46Power windows   31Rear fog lamp  77MINI Convertible: central power
window switch   32Front fog lamps   77Central locking, inside   25All around the head‐
liner1Indicator/warning lamps for the front pas‐
senger airbags   822Switch panelReading lamps   78MINI Roadster: interior lamps/
reading lamps   78Ambient lighting color   78MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: ex‐
tending and retracting the spoiler
manually   91MINI Convertible: opening and
closing the sliding sunroof or
convertible top   33
MINI Roadster: opening and clos‐
ing the convertible top   40Interior lamps  78All around the shift/
selector lever1AUX-IN port/USB audio interface   1322Buttons in the center consoleSport button  91Driving stability control sys‐
tems   89Seite 16At a glanceCockpit16
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Opening and closingVehicle 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.
Remote control/key Buttons on the remote control1Opening tailgate2Unlocking3Locking
General information
Each remote control contains a rechargeable
battery that is automatically recharged when it
is in the ignition lock while the car is being
driven. Use each remote control at least twice a
year for longer road trips in order to maintain
the batteries' charge status. In vehicles equip‐
ped with Comfort Access, the remote control
contains a replaceable battery, refer to
page 30.
The settings called up and implemented when
the vehicle is unlocked depend on which re‐
mote control is used to unlock the vehicle, Per‐
sonal Profile, refer to page 21.
In addition, information about service require‐
ments is stored in the remote control, Service
data in the remote control, refer to page 173.
Integrated key
Press button 1 to unlock the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
▷Driver's door, refer to page 25.▷MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster: glove
compartment, refer to page 106.▷MINI Convertible: lock of rear seat backrest,
refer to page 104.▷MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: through-load‐
ing opening, refer to page 105.
New remote controls
You can obtain new remote controls from your
service center.
Loss of the remote controls Lost remote controls can be blocked by your
service center.
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Personal Profile
The concept
You can set several of your vehicle's functions
to suit your personal needs and preferences.▷Through Personal Profile, most of these set‐
tings are stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.▷While the vehicle is being unlocked, the re‐
mote control is recognized and the settings
stored with it are called up and imple‐
mented.▷Your personal settings will be recognized
and called up again even if the vehicle has
been used in the meantime by someone
else with another remote control.▷The individual settings are stored for no
more than three remote controls.
Personal Profile settings
The following functions and settings can be
stored in a profile.
More information on the settings can be found
under:
▷Response of the central locking system
when the car is being unlocked, refer to
page 22.▷Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to
page 26.▷Triple turn signal activation, refer to
page 58.▷Settings for the displays in the speedometer
and tachometer:▷12h/24h clock format, refer to
page 69.▷Date format, refer to page 69.▷Units of measure for fuel consumption,
distance covered/remaining distances,
and temperature, refer to page 69.▷Light settings:▷Headlamp courtesy delay feature, refer
to page 76.▷Daytime running lights, refer to
page 75.▷Automatic climate control, refer to
page 98: AUTO program, activating/deac‐
tivating the cooling function, setting the
temperature, air volume, and air distribu‐
tion.▷Entertainment:▷Last entertainment source.▷Radio MINI Boost CD:
Tone settings, refer to page 126.
Volume, refer to page 126.
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system becomes active
when the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and re‐
leases the locks on the following:
▷Doors.▷Tailgate.▷Fuel filler flap.
Operating from the outside
▷Via the remote control.▷Via the door lock.▷In cars with Comfort Access, via the door
handles on the driver's and front passenger
sides.
The following takes place simultaneously when
locking/unlocking the vehicle via the remote
control:
▷Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
anti-theft protection is switched on and off
as well. The anti-theft protection makes it
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▷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
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.▷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 20.
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 22.
Pressing the button again locks the entire vehi‐
cle again.
Convenient opening with the remote control,
refer to page 23.
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 55.
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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 55, 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 62.
To switch off the engine with the selector lever
in position N, the remote control must be in‐
serted in the ignition lock.
Before driving a vehicle with automatic
transmission into a car wash1.Insert the remote control into the ignition
switch.2.Depress the brake pedal.3.Move the selector lever to position N.4.Switch the engine off.
The vehicle can roll.
Malfunction The Comfort Access functions can be disturbed
by local radio waves, such as by a mobile
phone in the immediate vicinity of the remote
control or when a mobile phone is being
charged in the vehicle.
If this occurs, open or close the vehicle using
the buttons on the remote control or use the
integrated key in the door lock.
To start the engine afterward, insert the remote
control into the ignition switch.
Warning lamps The warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when you attempt to
start the engine: the engine cannot be started.
The remote control is not in the vehicle or has a
malfunction. Take the remote control with you
inside the vehicle or have it checked. If neces‐
sary, insert another remote control into the ig‐
nition switch.
The warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up while the engine is run‐
ning: the remote control is no longer in‐
side the vehicle.
After switching off the engine, the engine can
only be started again within approx. 10 sec‐
onds if no door has been opened.
The indicator lamp lights up: replace
the remote control battery.
Replacing the battery
The remote control for Comfort Access contains
a battery that will need to be replaced from
time to time.1.Remove the cover.2.Insert a new battery with the positive side
facing upwards.3.Press the cover closed.
Return used battery to a recycling center
or to your service center.
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Radio MINI Boost CDVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it alsodescribes 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.
General information
At a glance
1Change the audio sources.2On/off, volume.▷Press: switch on/off.▷Turn: adjust the volume.3Show the tone settings.4Function buttons for selecting the menu
items shown directly above them on the
display.5Change the station or track.6Display.7Select the functions.▷Turn: highlight the menu item on the
display or set the value.▷Press: select the highlighted menu item
or store the settings.8Place/end calls.9Opens the main menu.10Manually select the frequency.Seite 124EntertainmentRadio MINI Boost CD124
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11CD slot.12Eject the CD.Representation in the Owner's Manual
"…" Identifies radio display texts used to select individual functions.
Menu navigation Radio and telephone functions can be opened
using buttons on the radio and menus.
Opening menu items
To display the menu items:▷ Press the button for the audio
sources menu.▷ Press the button for the main
menu.
Selecting menu items
There are two ways to select a menu item on
the display.
Using the right knob
▷To mark a menu item: turn the right knob,
arrow 2.▷To select a menu item: press the right knob,
arrow 1.
Using the function buttons
Press the left or right side of the function
button under the menu item.
If only one menu item is displayed above the
function button, press the middle of the button.
Symbols on the displaySymbolMeaning Function is selected. Function is activated. The function is deactivated. Leave the menu, one menu back. Display additional menu items. Scroll display. The list contains more
than two entries. Change to the higher level directory.
Setting values
For setting numerical values or values on a
scale:
1.Mark the desired menu item and press the
right knob.2.Turn the right knob to set the value.3.Press the right knob to store the value.
Switching on/off
Press the left knob. The radio selects the audio
source set last: radio, satellite radio, CD, exter‐
nal audio device, or USB audio interface.
Listening to the radio with the ignition
switched off
When the radio ready state or the ignition is
switched off, the radio functions are available for approx. 20 minutes. To listen to the radio,
switch it back on.
To spare the battery, ensure that the radio is
switched off when you leave the vehicle.
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A phone number and the electronic serial
number, ESN, are displayed. The electronic
serial number is required for deactivation.4.To have the channels deactivated, call the
phone number.
Selecting and storing a channel
1. Press the button.2."SAT"3."CAT"4.Select the desired category.5.Select the desired channel.
To display all channels:
"ALL"
To store a channel:
1. Select the symbol.2."SAT"
Press the button repeatedly until the de‐
sired memory level, SAT 1 or SAT 2, is
reached.3."1" ... "6"
Press and hold the function button under
the desired memory location until the
channel is audible again after a brief inter‐
ruption.
Changing to the current channel
"CURR"
Additional information
The name of the channel and additional infor‐
mation on the current track are displayed, such
as the name of the artist.
1.Select the desired channel.2."INFO"Changing the channel using the buttons
Press the button for the corre‐
sponding direction. The next enabled channel
is opened.
Search
1. Press and hold the button for
the corresponding direction. The activated
channels appear on the display one after
the other.2.Release the button to select the displayed
channel.
Notes
When there is a signal blockage or the trans‐
mission is suspended momentarily for more
than 4 seconds, a message will appear on the
display.
Service may be interrupted or unavailable for
specific reasons such as environmental or topo‐
graphic conditions and others that Satellite
Radio cannot directly control. Signal may not be
available under tunnels, in parking garages,
next to tall buildings, nearby trees with dense
foliage, nearby mountains or other possible
strong sources of radio interference. Service
should resume normally after the source of sig‐
nal unavailability has been cleared.
CD player
Loading the CD player Insert the CD into the CD drive with the printed
side up.
Playback begins automatically.
Reading can take a few minutes with com‐
pressed audio files.
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