door lock MINI Hardtop 2 Door 2002 Owner's Manual

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KEYS

Depending on the equipment fitted, your
MINI has up to three key variations:
1 Master key with remote control and
battery
If the battery is discharged, please
consult your MINI center. Battery
changing, see next column.
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2 Door and ignition key
This key can only be used to open the
doors mechanically
3 Spare key for storage in a safe place, such
as in your wallet. This key is not intended
for constant use

Changing battery
Replace if it is no longer possible to unlock
the vehicle via the remote control.
Only use a battery of the type speci-
fied on the battery (CR 2032) and
make absolutely sure that it is fitted in the
correct position.
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1. Apply a screwdriver at the recess
2. Use the screwdriver to lever out the
cover.
Return used batteries to a recycling
point or your MINI center.
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Initializing the master key with remote
control
When you activate a master key with
remote control (replacement, additional
key or after a battery change), it must be
initialized.
This initialization can be performed in two
ways:
Press button 1 or button 2, see page 24,
four times in succession
or
if the vehicle is unlocked:
1. Switch the ignition on briefly (position 2)
and then off
2. Within 10 seconds, press button 1 and
button 2, see page 24, in succession.
In the event of a system malfunction,
please contact your MINI center. You
can also obtain replacement keys and
batteries there.
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CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM OPENING AND CLOSING Ð FROM OUTSIDE

The concept
The central locking system is ready for
operation whenever the driver's door is
closed. The doors, the tailgate and the fuel
filler door are unlocked or locked.
The central locking system can be oper-
ated:
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From outside via the remote control as
well as via the door lock
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From inside by pressing a button.
If operated from outside, the anti-theft
system is activated at the same time. This
prevents the doors from being unlocked via
safety lock buttons or door handles.
In the event of an accident, the central
locking system unlocks automatically. The
hazard warning system and interior lamps
are also switched on.

Via remote control
The remote control gives you an exception-
ally convenient method for unlocking and
locking your vehicle. It also offers another
function:
To open the tailgate, refer to page 24.
The tailgate will open slightly, regardless of
whether it was locked or unlocked.
Whenever you unlock (lock) the vehicle,
you simultaneously deactivate (activate)
the anti-theft system, and switch the inte-
rior lamps on (off).
If the vehicle has been properly locked
using the remote control, the hazard
warning system lights up once.
When the vehicle is unlocked, the hazard
warning system does not react.
Children might be able to lock the
doors from the inside. Always take
the vehicle keys with you so that the
vehicle can be opened again from the
outside at any time.
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For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply
with part 15 of the FCC (Federal Communi-
cation Commission) regulations. Operation
is governed by the following:
FCC ID: LX8765S
LX8765E
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 inter-
ference, and
>
this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or
changes to these devices could void
the user's authority to operate this equip-
ment.
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OPENING AND CLOSING Ð FROM OUTSIDE

1 Unlocking and opening the tailgate
2 Locking and securing
If the remote control does not react,
the battery is discharged.
In the event of a system malfunction,
please contact your MINI center. You can
also obtain replacement keys and batteries
from your MINI center.
Battery changing, see page 22.
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To unlock
1. Press button 1 once to unlock the
driver's door only
2. Press button 1 a second time to unlock
the other door as well as the tailgate and
the fuel filler door.
When the vehicle is unlocked, the hazard
warning system does not react.
To open the tailgate
Hold button 1 pressed for approx. five
seconds.
The tailgate will open slightly, regardless
of whether it was previously locked or
unlocked.
Before and after a trip, be sure that
the tailgate was not opened uninten-
tionally.
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To lock and securePress button 2.
The hazard warning system flashes once.
Do not lock the vehicle if there are
passengers still inside, because they
cannot unlock the doors. interference in the functions of the remote
control.
In this case, use the master key to unlock
the door lock.

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OPENING AND CLOSING Ð FROM OUTSIDEVia the door lock1. One turn of the key in the driver's
door lock unlocks the driverÕs door only
2. Turning the key a second time unlocks
the other door, the tailgate and the fuel
filler door.
If the vehicle has been properly locked, the
hazard warning system flashes once.
When the vehicle is unlocked, the hazard
warning system does not react.
Do not lock the vehicle if there are
passengers still inside, because they
cannot unlock the doors.<
Manual operation (in the event of electrical malfunction)
Turn the key to the extreme left or right to
unlock/lock the door.
Convenience feature via door lockYou can also operate the power windows
and the sliding/tilt sunroof via the door
lock.
>To open: with the door closed, turn the
key to the "Unlock" position and hold it
>To close: with the door closed, turn the
key to the "Lock" position and hold it.
Watch during the closing process to
be sure that no one is injured.
Releasing the key stops the operation.<

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OPENING AND CLOSING Ð FROM INSIDE With this switch, you operate the central
locking system when the doors are closed.
The doors and tailgate are unlocked or
locked only.
The anti-theft system is not activated. Also,
the fuel filler door remains unlocked to
allow refueling.
If the remote control has been used
to unlock only the driver's door, see
page 24, and you touch the switch when
the driver's door is open, the other door,
the tailgate, and the fuel filler door are
unlocked.
If the driver's door is closed, touching the
switch locks it.<
The central locking system can be
locked automatically as soon as you
begin to drive if you desire. This can be
adjusted to be vehicle-specific.<
To unlock and open the doors1. Touch the switch for the central locking
system
2. Pull the door handle above the armrest
or
pull the door handle for each door twice: to
unlock first and then open.Convenience opening modeFrom ignition key position 1:
Hold the switch in the "Unlock" position.
The windows and sliding/tilt sunroof open.
Convenience closing is not possible
by means of the central locking
system. You should therefore close all the
windows and the sliding/tilt sunroof indi-
vidually.<
To lockTouch the switch for the central locking
system
or
press the individual safety lock buttons
down.
Children might be able to lock the
doors from the inside. Always take
the vehicle's keys with you so that you can
open the vehicle again from the outside at
any time.<

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ELECTRIC POWER WINDOWSOpen and close windowsFrom ignition key position 1:
To open:
Press the switch downwards.
The window opens until you release the
switch
or
briefly press the switch downwards.
The window opens automatically.
Pressing the switch again stops the opera-
tion.
To close:
Press the switch upwards.
The window closes until you release the
switch
or
when the engine is running:
Briefly press the switch upwards.
The window closes automatically.
Pressing the switch again stops the opera-
tion.
The window on the front passenger
side cannot be closed automati-
cally.<
Watch during the closing process to
be sure that no one is injured.<
After the ignition has been switched off:
You can use the electric power windows as
long as no one opens any of the doors.
If a door is opened during operation, the
opening/closing process stops immedi-
ately.
When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the ignition key from the
lock and remember to close the doors to
prevent children from operating the power
windows and injuring themselves, etc.<
For the convenience mode via the door
lock, refer to page 25.

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SLIDING/TILT SUNROOF
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To prevent injuries, exercise care
when closing the sliding/tilt sunroof
and keep it in your field of vision until it is
shut.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove
the ignition key from the lock and
remember to close the doors to prevent
children from operating the sunroof and
injuring themselves, etc.
Be sure that adequate clearance is main-
tained for the opening path of the sliding/
tilt sunroof, otherwise damage can occur.<
For the convenience mode via the door
lock, refer to page 25.
Raising Ð Opening Ð ClosingFrom ignition key position 1:To raise:Press the switch
or
push the switch backwards to the resis-
tance point.Opening and closing1. Push the switch in the desired direction
until you feel resistance and hold in this
position
2. Release the switch when the desired
position has been reached.
Do not use force to close the sliding/
tilt sunroof in its raised position, as
damage to the mechanism could result.<
After the ignition has been switched off:
You can still operate the sliding/tilt sunroof
for up to one minute, as long as no one
opens any of the doors.
If a door is opened during operation, the
opening/closing stops immediately.
Automatic opening and closingTo open:
Push the switch past the resistance point:
The sunroof opens completely
To close:
1. Push the switch past the resistance
point:
The sunroof closes to the raised position
2. Push the switch again:
The sunroof closes completely.
Touching the switch briefly during opening
or closing stops the movement immedi-
ately.

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TRANSPORTING CHILDREN VEHICLE MEMORY LATCH child-restraint systemOpen the cover.
The illustration is an example showing
the mounts for the LATCH (Lower Anchors
and Tethers for Children) child-restraint
mounting system at the right rear.
The system is also available at the left rear
position.
Always follow all manufacturer's
instructions and observe all safety
precautions when installing the LATCH
child-restraint system.<
How the system functionsDoubtless you have often reflected on how
great it would be if you could configure
your vehicle's various adjustment settings
to meet your own personal requirements.
In developing this vehicle, the manufac-
turer has incorporated a number of options
that your MINI center can program to
reflect your individual preferences. What the system can doYour MINI center can provide you with
details on the capabilities of the Vehicle
Memory system.
Examples for Vehicle Memory:
>Signals an acknowledgement when
locking or unlocking your vehicle
>Automatic locking after starting off
>Automatic unlocking when the parking
brake is applied
>Selective central locking
First open the driver's door, then the
whole car
>Automatic opening/closing of sliding/tilt
sunroof
>Opening/closing windows and/or
sliding/tilt sunroof via remote control
>Speed-dependent windshield wiper>Automatic activation of windshield
wipers on cleaning
>"Follow me home" lamps
Low beams light up for a short time after
the engine has been switched off
>Locking when engine is running (with
second key)
>Stop function of power windows on
opening/closing
>Activating/deactivating daytime driving
lamps
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>Switching on interior lamps via remote
control.
This symbol draws your attention to
other Vehicle Memory functions
described in the Owner's Manual.<

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GENERAL DRIVING NOTES REFUELING Driving through water
Do not drive through water on the
road if it is deeper than 1 ft (30 cm),
and then only at walking speed at the
most. Otherwise, the vehicle's engine, the
electrical systems and the transmission
may be damaged.<
Clothes hooks
When suspending clothing from the
hooks, ensure that they will not
obstruct the driver's vision. Do not hang
heavy objects on the hooks. If you do so,
they could cause personal injury during
braking or evasive maneuvers.<
High temperatures
High temperatures occur in any
vehicle equipped with a catalytic
converter. Do not remove the heat protec-
tion plates fitted in the area of the exhaust
system and do not apply body-cavity
protectant to this area. When driving,
standing at idle or when parking, take
precautions to avoid contact between the
hot exhaust system and easily flammable
materials (grass, hay or leaves, for
example). Such contact could lead to a fire,
resulting in serious personal injury and
property damage.<
Always switch off the engine before
refueling. If you do not, fuel cannot
be filled into the tank and the "Service
Engine Soon" lamp may come on.<
1. Open the fuel filler door
2. Turn the filler cap counterclockwise
3. Put the filler cap in the bracket attached
to the fuel filler door.
Always observe all applicable precau-
tions and regulations when handling
fuels. Never carry spare fuel containers in
your vehicle. Whether empty or full, these
containers can leak, cause an explosion,
and lead to fire in the event of a collision.<
Simple and environmentally friendly
Always observe all safety precautions
posted at the service station when
handling fuel.<
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle
completely into the filler pipe. Pulling the
nozzle out of the pipe during refueling
>results in premature pump shutoff
>and will reduce the effect of the fuel
vapor recovery system on the pump.
As long as the filler nozzle is used properly,
the fuel tank is full whenever the nozzle
shuts off the first time.
Tank capacity: approx. 13.2 gallons
(50 liters).
Close the fuel cap carefully after
refuelling until a "click" is heard.
While closing, be sure not to squeeze the
strap which is fastened to the filler cap.
A loose or missing cap will activate the
"Service Engine Soon" warning lamp.<
Refill early to avoid damaging the
catalytic converter; never attempt to
drive to the last drop of fuel in the tank.<

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HOOD
Do not attempt to service your
vehicle if you do not have the
required technical background. Before
working in the engine compartment,
switch off the engine and allow it to cool
down. Before working on the electrical
system, always disconnect the battery first.
For all work on the vehicle, comply with the
appropriate information and instructions.
Failure to work in an informed, professional
manner when servicing components and
materials constitutes a safety hazard
for vehicle occupants and other road users.
If you are not familiar with the guidelines,
please have the operations performed by
your MINI center.<
To unlock Pull the lever in the right door area beneath
the instrument panel.
To open1. Reach under the hood
2. Pull the release lever
3. Open the hood.To closeAllow the hood to fall from a height of
about 12 in (30 cm).
To avoid injuries, be sure that the
travel path of the hood is clear when
it is closed, as with all closing procedures.
If it is determined that the hood is not
completely closed while driving, stop
immediately and close it securely, see also
page 16.<