dashboard MINI Hardtop 2 Door 2010 Owner's Manual (Mini Connected)

Adjustments
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Adjustments
Sitting safely
The ideal sitting position can make a vital contri-
bution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In con-
junction with the safety belts, the head restraints
and the airbags, the seated position has a major
influence on your safety in the event of an acci-
dent. To ensure that the safety systems operate
with optimal efficiency, we strongly urge you to
observe the instructions contained in the follow-
ing section.
For additional information on transporting chil-
dren safely, refer to page48.
Airbags
Always maintain an adequate distance
between yourself and the airbags. Always
grip the steering wheel on the rim, with your
hands in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to
minimize the risk of injury to the hands or arms
in the event of the airbag being triggered off.
No one and nothing should come between the
airbags and the seat occupant.
Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the
front passenger side as a storage area. Ensure
that the front passenger is correctly seated, e.g.
that no feet or legs are propped against the
dashboard. Otherwise, leg injury could result if
the front airbag suddenly deployed.
Make sure that passengers keep their heads
away from the side airbag and do not lean
against the cover of the head airbag in the MINI;
otherwise, serious injuries can result if the airbag
deploys. <
Even if you follow all the instructions, injuries
resulting from contact with airbags cannot be
fully excluded, depending on the circumstances.
The ignition and inflation noise may provoke a
mild hearing loss in extremely sensitive individ-
uals. This effect is usually only temporary.
For airbag locations and additional information
on airbags, refer to page84.
Head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
Adjust the head restraint in such a way
that its center is at approx. ear level. Oth-
erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the
event of an accident.<
Head restraints, refer to page44.
Safety belt
Before every drive, make sure that all occupants
wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the
safety belt as an additional safety device, but
they do not represent a substitute.
Never allow more than one person
to wear a single safety belt. Never
allow infants or small children to ride in a pas-
senger's lap.
Make sure that the belt in the lap area sits low
across the hips and does not press against the
abdomen. The safety belt must not rest against
the throat, run across sharp edges, pass over
hard or fragile objects or be pinched. Fasten the
safety belt so that it is pulled taut across the lap
and shoulder, fitting the body snugly without
any twists. Otherwise, the belt could slide over
the hips in the event of a frontal collision and
injure the abdomen. Avoid wearing bulky cloth-
ing and regularly pull the belt in the upper-body
area taut; otherwise, its restraining effect could
be impaired.<
Safety belts, refer to page45.
Seats
Note before adjusting
Never attempt to adjust your seat while
the vehicle is moving. The seat could
respond with unexpected movement, and the
ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an
accident.

Technology for driving comfort and safety
84
Airbags
The following airbags are located under the
marked covers:
MINI:
1Front airbags
2Side airbags in backrests
3Head airbags at the front and rearMINI Convertible:
1Front airbags
2Side/head airbags in the backrests
Protective effect
Observe the instructions on page42 to
ensure the best possible personal pro-
tection.<
The front airbags help protect the driver and
front passenger by responding to frontal
impacts in which safety belts alone cannot pro-
vide adequate restraint. When needed, the head
and side airbags help provide protection in the
event of side impact. The relevant side airbag
supports the side upper body area. The head air
bag supports the head.
The side/head airbag in the MINI Convertible
protects the head during impact.
The airbags are designed to not be triggered in
every type of collision, e.g. not in minor acci-
dents, certain rollover situations or rear impacts.
Do not apply adhesive materials to the
cover panels of the airbags, cover them or
modify them in any other way.
Keep the dashboard and window on the passen-
ger side free from obstruction, i.e. do not cover it
with adhesive film or coverings, and do not affix
any holders such as for a navigation device or a
mobile phone.
Do not attach seat covers, cushions or other
objects not specifically approved for seats with
integral side airbags to the front seats. Do not hang items of clothing such as coats or jackets
over the backrests. Do not attempt to remove
the airbag retention system from the vehicle. Do
not modify the individual components of the
system or its wiring in any way. This includes the
upholstered covers on the steering wheel,
instrument panel, seats and roof posts, as well as
the sides of the roof lining. Do not attempt to
remove or dismantle the steering wheel.
Do not touch the individual components imme-
diately after the system has been triggered,
because there is a danger of burns.
In the event of malfunctions, deactivation, or
triggering of the airbag restraint system, have
the testing, repair, removal, and disposal of air-
bag generators executed only by a MINI dealer
or a workshop that works according to repair
procedures of the manufacturer of your MINI
with correspondingly trained personnel and has
the required explosives licenses. Otherwise,
unprofessional attempts to service the system
could lead to failure in an emergency or undes-
ired airbag activation, either of which could
result in personal injury.<
Warning notices and information about the air-
bags can also be found on the sun visors.

CD player and CD changer
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3.Select "Repeat".
The current track on the CD is repeated.
Stop repeating
1.Press the MINI joystick again.
2.Select "Repeat".
Compressed audio files*
1.Select the current track.
2.Select the desired menu item:
>To repeat the selected track: Select
"Repeat track".
>To repeat all tracks in the current direc-
tory: Select "Repeat directory".
Stop repeating
1.Press the MINI joystick.
2.Select "Repeat track" or "Repeat directory".
Random play sequence
The tracks on the current CD are played once
each in random order.
1.Select a track.
2.Press the MINI joystick.
Other menu items are displayed.3.Select "Random".
Stop random function
1.Press the MINI joystick.
2.Select "Random".
Compressed audio files*
1.Select the current track.
2.Select the desired menu item:
>To play back the tracks in the current
directory in random order: Select "Ran-
dom directory".
>To play back all tracks on the CD in ran-
dom order: Select "Random all".
Stop random function
1.Press the MINI joystick.
2.Select "Random directory" or "Random all".
Fast forward/reverse
Buttons on the CD player:
Press and hold the button for the corre-
sponding direction.
The tracks can be heard, but reproduction is dis-
torted.
CD changer
The MINI CD changer for 6 CDs is installed in the
dashboard.

From A to Z
214
CD changer149
– controls138
– fast forward/reverse152
– playing a track151
– random order152
– repeating a track151
– selecting a CD149
– selecting a track150
– switching on/off138
– tone control139
– volume139
CD player149
– controls138
– fast forward/reverse152
– playing a track151
– random order152
– repeating a track151
– selecting a track150
– switching on/off138
– tone control139
– volume139
Center armrest96
Center brake lamp189
Center console, refer to
Around the center
console14
"Central locking"28
Central locking system27
– Comfort Access33
– from inside30
– from outside27
Changing bulbs185
Changing the language on the
Control Display73
Changing the measurement
units on the Control
Display65
Changing wheels192
Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment177
Check Control70
"Check Control messages"72
Child restraint systems48
Child seats48
Child-restraint fixing system
LATCH49
Chock, folding
– space-saver spare tire192
Chrome parts, care183Chrome parts, refer to
Care181
Cigarette lighter97
Cleaning headlamps57
– washer fluid58
Clock60
– 12h/24h mode
69
– hour signal69
– setting time68
Closing
– from inside30
– from outside27
Clothes hooks97
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine52
Comfort Access33
– replacing the battery35
Comfort access
– what to observe before
entering a car wash34
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
Compact disc, refer to
– CD changer149
– CD player149
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock51
Computer61
– displays on Control
Display62
– hour signal69
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked103
Condition Based Service
CBS179
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile26
Confirmation signals for
vehicle locking/unlocking28
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting electrical
appliances98
Consumption indicator
– average fuel consumption61
Consumption, refer to Average
fuel consumption61Control Display
– settings64
– switching off/on20
Control Display, refer to
Onboard monitor16
Control stick, refer to Onboard
monitor16
Control unit, refer to Onboard
monitor16
Controls and displays10
Convenient access, refer to
Comfort Access33
Convenient operation
– convertible top30
– windows28
Convenient start, refer to
Starting the engine52
Convertible top37
Coolant178
– checking level178
– filling178
Coolant temperature61
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant178
Cooling, maximum92
Copyright2
Country of destination for
navigation115
Cross-hairs in navigation119
Cruise control
– indicator lamp13
Cruising range61
Cupholders97
Curb weight, refer to
Weights205
Current fuel consumption62
"Current position"134
Current position
– displaying134
– entering122
– storing122
D
Dashboard instruments, refer
to Displays12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting89

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Dashboard, refer to Cockpit10
Data202
– capacities206
– dimensions203
– engine202
– weights205
Data recorders180
"Date"70
Date
– setting69
– setting format70
"Date format"70
"Daytime running lamps"88
Daytime running lights88
DBC Dynamic Brake Control,
refer to Brake Assist76
Deactivating front passenger
airbags85
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking28
Defect
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap162
Defogging windows93
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows93
Defrosting windows93
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation
– automatic climate control93
Destination address
– deleting123
– entering114,117
Destination for navigation
– destination list121
– entry114
– home address123
– manual entry114,117
– selecting from address
book122
– selecting using
information120
– selecting via map119
– storing122Destination guidance126
– changing specified route124
– displaying route127
– distance and arrival126
– interrupting126
– starting126
– taking detours130
– terminating/continuing126
– voice instructions129
– volume for voice
instructions129
Destination list for navigation
system121
Destinations recently driven
to121
Detour, refer to Driving around
a traffic congestion134
Differential, breaking in102
Digital clock60
Digital radio, refer to HD
Radio144
Dimensions203
Dipstick, engine oil177
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions129
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals55
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book121
Displacement, refer to Engine
data202
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting89
"Display off"20
Display, refer to Onboard
monitor controls16
Displays12
– instrument combination12
– on the Control Display16
Displays and controls10
Displays, care184
Disposal
– of coolant178
– remote control battery35
– vehicle battery195
"Dist. to dest."63Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements65
Distance warning, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC75
Diving stability control
systems76
Door key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control26
Door lock29
Door lock, confirmation
signals28
"Door locks"28,30
Doors, manual operation30
DOT Quality Grades172
Drinks holders, refer to
Cupholders97
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill
Assist78
Driving around a traffic
congestion134
Driving dynamics control, refer
to Sport button78
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams87
Driving notes102
Driving off on inclines, refer to
Hill Assist78
Driving route, refer to
Displaying route127
Driving through water103
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes102
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function93
DTC Dynamic Traction Control
DTC77
DVD for navigation112
Dynamic Brake Control DBC,
refer to Brake Assist76
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC76
Dynamic Traction Control77
E
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on the CD player138