ECU MINI Hardtop 2 Door 2005 Owner's Manual

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OPENING AND CLOSING: FROM OUTSIDE 1Unlocking and convenience opening2 Locking and securing3 Unlocking the tailgateTo unlock1. Press the
button once.

The driver's door is unlocked.

The interior lamps are switched on and
the hazard warning flashers flash twice
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2. Press the
button twice.

First the driver's door will unlock, then
the entire vehicle.
You can have this function activated/deactivated. minutes, the central
locking system locks the vehicle automati
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cally. The anti-theft system is not activated.
To deadlock the vehicle, refer to the next
column.<
You can have the vehicle's automatic locking feature activated/deacti
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vated. button for a longer
period.

In the MINI, the windows and the glass
sunroof are opened.

In the MINI Convertible, the windows and
the folding roof are opened.To open the convertible top on the MINI
Convertible: release the button and press it
again until the convertible top is com
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pletely open.
Convenience closing is not possible by means of the remote control. -
vertible top activated/deactivated.<
Locking and securingPress button
.
The hazard warning system flashes once.Unlocking the tailgate Press the
button briefly.
The rear and side turn signal indicators
flash twice.The tailgate can be unlocked separately if
the vehicle has been locked via central lock
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ing.
Open the tailgate within 20
seconds,
refer to page
29, or it will otherwise
be locked again automatically. The rear and
side turn signal indicators flash once.

If the tailgate was previously locked, then it
is locked again after it is closed.

Before and after each journey, make sure
that the tailgate was not opened acciden
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tally.<

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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATIONCONTROLS DATA INDEX
CONVERTIBLE TOPInterruptionThe automatic movement is immediately
interrupted when the buttons for convert
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ible top operation are released. The proce
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dure can be continued in the desired direc
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tion by pressing the appropriate buttons.Movement is also interrupted when there
is a mechanical blockage. In this case, in
order to operate the convertible top again:1. Turn off the ignition and then switch it
on again2. Press the button to continue the proce
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dure in the desired direction.
If the convertible top can only be moved in one direction after several
consecutive attempts to operate it, the
convertible top system has overheated.
Allow the system to cool down for approx.
20
minutes while the ignition is switched
on.<
Before the closing procedure is fin
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ished, do not close the side windows
with the power window buttons. Other
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wise it is not ensured that the side win
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dows will close properly against the rubber
seals of the convertible top.<
If the opening or closing procedure is inter
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rupted by releasing the buttons, the con
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vertible top stays in its current position for
several seconds before it slowly moves into
a more stable position. The procedure can
be continued by pressing the buttons.
Do not interrupt and restart the clos
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ing procedure several times one after
another, or the fully automatic convertible
top mechanism could be damaged.<
Convenience operationFor convenience operation using the
remote control refer to page
26, for opera
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tion via the door lock refer to page
27.
Manual closing in the event of an
electrical malfunction
Only close the convertible top manu
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ally if it is absolutely necessary. Never
open it manually. Improper handling of the
convertible top can result in damage. Before closing 1. Open the tailgate2. Release the loading aid, refer to page
86
3. Remove the cover from the side panel on
the left-hand side4. Using the screwdriver from the onboard
tool kit, refer to page
120
, unscrew the
corresponding screw, arrow, in the direc
-
tion of the arrow by rotating it one and a
half turns.

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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATIONCONTROLS DATA INDEX
WIND DEFLECTOR
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With the convertible top open, the wind
deflector keeps air movement in the pas
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senger compartment to a minimum, thus
providing you with a pleasant drive, even at
higher speeds. The wind deflector comes
folded in a protective pouch and can be
stored in the luggage compartment.
Do not allow the wind deflector to come into contact with sharp objects,
as the net could otherwise be damaged. Do
not place any objects on the installed wind
deflector. When storing the wind deflector
in the luggage compartment, make sure
that it cannot be damaged by other
objects.<
Before installing1. Take the wind deflector out of the pouch2. Fold out the wind deflector3. Press the locking device together until it
engages.
Setting in place1. Slide out securing pins
1 and 2 on one
side until they engage
2. Insert the wind deflector with the secur
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ing pins into the designated openings on
the corresponding side of the vehicle

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WIND DEFLECTOR
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Folding up3. Slide the securing pins on the other side
into the designated openings and
engage them4. Fold up the upper half of the wind
deflector.
When the wind deflector is installed, do not incline the seat backrests too
far toward the rear if the seats are to be
moved back into their end positions, or the
wind deflector could be damaged.<
RemovalRelease the catch on the attachment han
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dle. To do so, turn the handle slightly for
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ward and push it back. Then follow the
steps for installing the wind deflector in
reverse order.
Folding togetherTo unlock, push the handle of securing pin
1 on the side into its rear-most position.

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SEAT ADJUSTMENTImportant adjustment information
Never try to adjust your seat while operating the vehicle. The seat could
respond with an unexpected movement,
and the ensuing loss of vehicle control
could lead to an accident.

While driving, do not recline the backrest
too far toward the rear. This especially
applies to the front passenger side. If you
do so, there is a risk that you will slide
under the safety belt in an accident, thus
reducing the protection provided by the
safety belt.<
Longitudinal adjustment1. Lift the handle2. Push the seat into the desired position3. After releasing the handle, apply pres
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sure to the seat to ensure that the latch
engages securely.
Height adjustment 1. To raise:

Pull the handle up repeatedly, continu
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ing until the seat reaches the desired
height
2. To lower:

Push the handle repeatedly, continuing
until the seat reaches the desired height.

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VEHICLE MEMORY
TRANSPORTING CHILDREN SAFELY
>Setting units for outside temperature
and fuel consumption display, refer to
page
66
>Setting units for display of temperatures
specified for automatic climate control
system, refer to page
80
>Volume control PDC, refer to page
74
>Acoustic alarm for starting PDC activa
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tion, refer to page
74.
This symbol alerts you to Vehicle Memory functions in the Owner's
Manual. -
ate slightly differently from the descrip
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tions used in this Owner's Manual. If you
decide to sell your vehicle one day, please
remember to have the memory functions
reset to their default configuration.<
The proper place for childrenChildren should always sit in the rear:Accident research shows that the safest
place for children in a vehicle is in the rear
seat.Older children should be tightly secured
with a safety belt, after they have out
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grown a booster seat that is appropriate for
their age, height and weight.
A child sitting in the rear seat and not properly restrained may place his or
her head on or near the airbag, if so
equipped. For example, a child – even
though belted in – may fall asleep with his
or her head against the side airbag. It may
be difficult for a driver to ensure that chil
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dren in the rear seat will remain properly
positioned at all times and do not place
their heads on or near the side airbag.
Therefore, we recommend that the rear
side airbags, if provided, be deactivated if
you plan to transport children in the rear
seat. Children under 13
years of age and
children less than 5
ft / 150
cm tall
should always ride in the rear and the
restraint systems should be secured with
the vehicle's safety belts. appropriate forward-facing child-restraint
system that has first been properly
restrained. We strongly urge you to care
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fully read and comply with the instructions
for installation and use provided by the
child-restraint's manufacturer whenever
you use such a device.All rear seating positions in your vehicle
meet the recommendations of SAE
J1819,
an industry-recommended practice for
securing child-restraint systems in motor
vehicles.
Exception for the front passenger seat
Should it one day be necessary to use a child-restraint system on the front
passenger seat, the airbags on the front
passenger side must be deactivated. Other
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wise, there is a significant risk of injury to
children if the airbags deploy, even if they
are seated in a child-restraint system. Have
the front passenger airbags permanently
deactivated only by your MINI Dealer or a
workshop that has specially trained per
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sonnel working in accordance with the
specifications of the MINI manufacturer.<

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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATIONCONTROLS DATA INDEX
TRANSPORTING CHILDREN SAFELYInstalling child-restraint systemsBefore installing any child-restraint system
or child seat, read the following:
Always follow the manufacturer's instructions concerning installation
and use; otherwise the system's protective
function could be impaired. After an acci
-
dent, have all parts of the child-restraint
system and the affected safety belt system
inspected and/or replaced. Have the neces
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sary work on your MINI carried out only by
a MINI Dealer or a workshop that has spe
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cially trained personnel working in accor
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dance with the specifications of the MINI
manufacturer. -
tems are designed to be secured with a lap
belt or with the lap belt portion of a combi
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nation lap/shoulder belt. Improperly or
inadequately installed restraint systems
can increase the risk of injury to children.
Always read and follow the instructions
that come with the system.
Child seat securityAll of the rear belt retractors and the front
passenger's safety belt can be locked for
mounting and securing child-restraint sys
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tems.Information regarding this is located near
the buckle latch of each safety belt.
To lock the beltPull the entire length of the belt from the
belt retractor. Allow the reel to retract the
belt somewhat and engage the buckle,
then tighten the belt against the child-
restraint system.

The retraction mechanism is now locked. To unlock the beltRelease the buckle, remove the child-
restraint system and allow the belt retrac
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tor to reel the belt completely in.

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TRANSPORTING CHILDREN SAFELYChild-restraint system with tether strapAs an example, the illustration shows the
MINI COOPER and the MINI COOPER S.If you use a child-restraint system with a
tether strap:Depending on the location selected for
seating in the rear passenger area, attach
the tether strap to the corresponding
anchorage point to secure the child-
restraint system.
Both seating positions are fitted with a head restraint. Lift the head restraint and pass the tether
strap between the head restraint and the
seat back. It is recommended to readjust
the head restraint into the lowest possible
position.Adjust the tether strap according to the
child-restraint manufacturer's instructions.
LATCH child-restraint mounting system Open the cover.The illustration is an example showing the
mounts for the LATCH, Lower Anchors and
Tethers for CHildren, child-restraint mount
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ing system at the right rear.

The system is also available at the left rear
position.The LATCH anchorage points are identified
by buttons, see illustration.
Always follow all manufacturer's instructions and observe all safety
precautions when installing the LATCH
child-restraint system.<

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CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT)
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Shifting on the steering wheel* The shift paddles allow the gears to be
changed rapidly and, above all, safely, since
both hands can remain on the steering
wheel.Use one of the two shift paddles to shift
upwards or downwards:>Pull shift paddle toward body:

Transmission shifts upwards>Push shift paddle away from body:

Transmission shifts downwards.1 to 6 appear in the gear indicator.
The transmission will only execute upshifts
or downshifts that will result in a plausible
combination of vehicle speed and engine
rpm, e.g. downshifts that would result in
excessive engine speed are not executed.
In order to accelerate rapidly in the M/S
+ – Manual mode and in the
Sport program, e.g. when passing, shift
downwards manually or by kickdown.<
Whenever you want to return to automatic
shifting, just move the selector lever
toward the left to position D.Switching from M/S
+ – Manual mode into
the selector lever positions P, R and N is
only possible via D.
Available displaysP R N D SD 1 2 3 4 5 6 EPMalfunctionEP appears on the display. The transmission
system is malfunctioning. Avoid high loads.

All selector lever positions can still be
engaged; in the forward driving positions,
however, the vehicle can only be driven
with a limited gear selection.

Have the system checked immediately.Jump-starting and towing, refer to
pages
134
, 136
.

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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATIONCONTROLS DATA INDEX
INTEGRATED UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL
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The conceptThe integrated universal remote control
takes the place of up to three different con
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trol devices for different radio-remote-con
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trolled systems such as gate openers and
household alarm systems. The integrated
universal remote control detects and learns
the signal transmitted by the original con
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trol device.The signal of an original control device can
be programmed onto one of the three
memory buttons
1. The system in question
can then be operated by means of the pro
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grammed memory button
1. Signal trans
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mission is indicated by indicator lamp
2.
If you decide to sell your vehicle one day, in
the interest of your own security, remem
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ber to delete the programs before the vehi
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cle leaves your possession, refer to page
84.
While programming is in progress and before operating any pro
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grammed system by remote control using
the integrated universal remote control,
make sure that the movement area of the
system in question is clear of people, ani
-
mals and inanimate obstructions, in order
to avoid possible injury or damage. Also
comply with the safety precautions issued
for the original control device.<
Checking compatibility
If this symbol is depicted on the packaging or in the operating
instructions of the original control
device, it is safe to assume that the remote-
controlled system is compatible with the
integrated universal remote control.If you have additional questions, please consult your MINI center or
call 1-800-355-3515.

You can also visit these websites:

www.miniusa.com or

www.homelink.com.

HomeLink is a registered trademark owned
by Johnson Controls, Inc.<
Programming1 Memory buttons2 Indicator lamp Fixed-code control device1. Switch on the ignition2. During initial operation: press and hold
both outer buttons
1 approx. 20 seconds
until indicator lamp 2 flashes. This clears
all three memory buttons
1
3. Hold the original control device approx.
2 to 8
in / 5 to 20
cm away from memory
buttons
1.
The required distance between the control device and memory
buttons 1 may vary, depending on the
system of the original control device in
question.<