ESP MINI Hardtop 2 Door 2015 (Mini Connected) User Guide

Opening and closingVehicle features and op‐
tions
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. The respectively applicable country provi‐
sions must be observed when using the respec‐
tive features and systems.
Remote control/key General information The vehicle is supplied with two remote con‐
trols with integrated key.
Every remote control holds a replaceable bat‐
tery.
You may set the key functions depending on
the optional features and country-specific ver‐
sion. For Settings, refer to page 42.
The vehicle stores personal settings for every
remote control. Personal Profile, refer to
page 35.
The remote controls hold information on re‐
quired maintenance. For service data, refer to
page 195.Overview1Unlocking2Locking3Unlock the tailgate4Panic mode
Integrated key
Press button, arrow 1, and remove the key, ar‐
row 2.
The integrated key fits the driver's door lock.
Replacing the battery
1.Remove integrated key from remote con‐
trol.2.Slide the key into the opening and raise the
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The battery compartment is accessible.3.Slide the key in the cover of the battery
compartment and raise the cover, arrow.4.Insert a battery of the same type with the
positive side facing up.5.Insert lid and cover.
Take the used battery to a recycling
center or to your service center.
New remote controls
New remote controls are available from the
service center.
Loss of the remote controls Lost remote controls can be disabled by your
service center.
Emergency detection of remote control
It is possible to switch on the ignition or start
the engine in situations such as the following:
▷Interference of radio transmission to re‐
mote control by external sources e.g., by
radio masts.▷Empty battery in remote control.▷Interference from radio transmissions
through mobile devices in close proximity
to remote control.▷Interference of radio transmission by
charger while charging items such as mo‐
bile devices in the vehicle.
A Check Control message is displayed if an at‐
tempt is made to switch on the ignition or start
the engine.
Starting the engine via emergencydetection of the remote control
Steptronic transmission: if a corresponding
Check Control message appears, hold the re‐
mote control, as shown, against the marked
area on the steering column and press the
Start/Stop button within 10 seconds while
pressing the brake.
Manual transmission: if a corresponding Check
Control message appears, hold the remote con‐
trol, as shown, against the marked area on the
steering column and press the Start/Stop but‐
ton within 10 seconds while pressing the
clutch.
Personal Profile The concept
Personal Profile provides three profiles, using
which personal vehicle settings can be stored.
Every remote control has one of these profiles
assigned.
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Closing
Recessed grips on the inside trim of the tailgate
can be used to conveniently pull down the tail‐
gate.
Comfort Access The concept
The vehicle can be accessed without activating
the remote control.
All you need to do is to have the remote control
with you, such as in your pants pocket.
The vehicle automatically detects the remote
control when it is in close proximity or in the
car's interior.
Comfort Access supports the following func‐
tions:
▷Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.▷Convenient closing.▷Separate unlocking of the tailgate.▷Start the engine.
Functional requirements
▷There are no sources of interference
nearby.▷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 in the vehicle.Unlocking
On the driver's or front passenger's door han‐
dle, press the button, arrow.
This corresponds to pressing the remote control
button:

Locking
On the driver's or front passenger's door han‐
dle, press the button, arrow.
This corresponds to pressing the remote control
button:

To save battery power, ensure that all power
consumers are turned off, before locking the
vehicle.
Convenient closing Monitor closing
Monitor closing to ensure that no one be‐
comes trapped. ◀
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Press and hold down the handle of the driver or
the front seat passenger.
This corresponds to pressing the remote control
button:

In addition to locking, the windows and glass
sunroof will be closed.
Unlock the tailgate Press button on tailgate's exterior.
This corresponds to pressing the remote control
button:

The situation of the doors does not change.
Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when
the tailgate is closed. ◀
Malfunction Remote control detection by the vehicle can
among others be malfunctioning under the fol‐
lowing circumstances:
▷The battery of the remote control is dis‐
charged. Replace the battery, refer to
page 34.▷Interference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment
with high transmit power.▷Shielding of the remote control due to
metal objects.▷Interference of the radio connection from
mobile phones or other electronic devices
in direct proximity.
Do not transport the remote control together
with metal objects or electronic devices.
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock
the vehicle using the buttons of the remote
control or using the integrated key, refer to
page 39.
Adjusting Unlocking The settings are saved in the active profile. Per‐
sonal Profile, refer to page 35.
Doors
1. "Settings"2."Doors/key"3. Select the symbol.4.Select the desired function.▷"Driver's door only"
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler
flap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐
locks the entire vehicle.▷"All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.▷On 3-door models:
"Comfort access"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
If the remote control button is pressed
twice directly consecutively, the win‐
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Tailgate
Depending on optional features and country
version, this setting is not offered in some
cases.1. "Settings"2."Doors/key"3. Select the symbol.4.Select the desired function.▷"Tailgate"
Only the tailgate is unlocked.▷"Tailgate + door(s)"
The tailgate and the doors are un‐
locked.
Locking
The settings are saved in the active profile. Per‐
sonal Profile, refer to page 35.
1. "Settings"2."Doors/key"3.Select desired setting.▷"Lock if no door is opened"
The vehicle locks automatically after a
short period of time if no door is
opened.▷"Lock after start driving"
The vehicle locks automatically after
you drive off.
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
1. "Settings"2."Doors/key"3.Select desired setting.▷"Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"
Unlocking is signaled by one honk of
the horn.▷"Flash when lock/unlock"
Unlocking is signaled by two flashes,
locking by one.Alarm system
The concept
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm
system responds to:▷Opening a door, the hood or the tailgate.▷Movements in the vehicle interior▷Changes in the vehicle tilt, e. g., during at‐
tempts at stealing a wheel or when towing
the car.▷Disconnected battery voltage.
The alarm system briefly signals tampering:
▷Acoustic alarm.▷By switching on the hazard warning system.▷By flashing the daytime running lights.
Arming and disarming the alarm system
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either
with the remote control or via the Comfort Ac‐
cess, the alarm system is armed or disarmed at
the same time.
Door lock and armed alarm system
The alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened, when the vehicle is unlocked via the
door lock.
Switch off the alarm, refer to page 44.
Tailgate and armed alarm system The tailgate can be opened even when the
alarm system is armed.
After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and monitored again when the doors are locked.
The hazard warning system flashes once.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press button on the remote control for
at least 3 seconds.
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To reel off the alarm: press any button.
Indicator lamp on the interior rearview
mirror▷The indicator lamp flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
The system is armed.▷The indicator lamp flashes after locking:
The doors, hood or tailgate is not closed
properly, but the rest of the vehicle is se‐
cured.
After 10 seconds, the indicator lamp flashes
continuously. Interior motion sensor and tilt
alarm sensor are not active.
When the still open access is closed, interior
motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor will be
switched on.▷The indicator lamp goes out after unlock‐
ing:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.▷The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking
until the engine ignition is switched on, but
no longer than approx. 5 minutes:
An alarm has been triggered.
Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations such as
attempts to steal a wheel or when the car is
towed.
Interior motion sensor
The windows and glass sunroof must be closed
for the system to function properly.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
can be switched off together, such as in the fol‐
lowing situations:▷In automatic car washes.▷In duplex garages.▷During transport on trains carrying vehicles,
at sea or on a trailer.▷With animals in the vehicle.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Press the remote control button again
within 10 seconds as soon as the vehi‐
cle is locked.
The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐
onds and then continues to flash.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
are turned off, until the vehicle is locked again.
Switching off the alarm
▷Unlock vehicle with the remote control or
switch on the ignition, if needed through
emergency detection of remote control, re‐
fer to page 35.▷With Comfort Access: If you are carrying the
remote control on your person, grasp the
driver side or front passenger side door
handle completely.
Unlock vehicle with the remote control or
switch on the ignition, if needed through emer‐
gency detection of remote control, refer to
page 35.
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Comfort position
If the glass sunroof stops before it is completely
opened, it is in the Comfort position. In this po‐
sition the wind noises in the interior are the
least.
If desired, continue the movement by pressing
the reel.
Closing glass sunroof
With the glass sunroof open▷Slide reel forward to the re‐
sistance point and hold.
The glass sunroof is closed as
long as the reel is pressed
and stops in the raised posi‐
tion.▷Press the reel forward beyond the resist‐
ance point and release it.
The glass sunroof is closed and stops in the
raised position.
Pressing the reel toward the back stops the
motion.▷Press the reel forward beyond the resist‐
ance point and release it twice.
The glass sunroof is closed.
Pressing the reel again stops the motion.
With the glass sunroof completely
raised
Press the reel forward beyond
the resistance point and release
it.
The glass sunroof is closed.
Pinch protection system If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a
glass sunroof closes, the closing action is inter‐
rupted.
The glass sunroof reopens slightly.
Danger of jamming even with pinch pro‐
tection
Despite the pinch protection system, check that
the glass sunroof's closing path is clear; other‐
wise, the closing action may not be interrupted
in certain extreme situations, such as when thin
objects are present. ◀
Closing without the pinch protection
system
E. g. if there is an external danger, proceed as
follows:1.Press the reel forward beyond the resist‐
ance point and hold it.
The pinch protection is limited and the
glass sunroof reopens slightly if the closing
force exceeds a certain margin.2.Press the reel forward again beyond the re‐
sistance point and hold until the glass sun‐
roof closes without jam protection. Make
sure that the closing area is clear.
Initializing after a power failure
After a power failure, it can happen that the
glass sunroof can only be raised. The system
must be initialized in this case. MINI recom‐
mends having this work performed by your
service center.
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AdjustingVehicle features and op‐
tions
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. The respectively applicable country provi‐
sions must be observed when using the respec‐
tive features and systems.
Sitting safely The ideal seating position can make a vital con‐
tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
The seating position plays an important role in
an accident in combination with:▷Safety belts, refer to page 50.▷Head restraints, refer to page 51.▷Airbags, refer to page 95.
Seats
Hints Do not adjust the seat while driving
Do not adjust the driver's seat while driv‐
ing, or the seat could respond with unexpected
movement and the ensuing loss of vehicle con‐
trol could lead to an accident. ◀
Do not incline the backrest too far to the
rear
Do not incline the backrest too far to the rear
while driving, or there is a risk of slipping under
the safety belt in the event of an accident. This
would eliminate the protection normally pro‐
vided by the belt. ◀
Keep the movement area unobstructed
When changing the seat position, keep
the seat's area of movement unobstructed;
otherwise, people might get injured or objects
damaged. ◀
Adjusting seats Overview1Forward/backward2Thigh support3Height4Backrest tilt
Forward/backward
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired
direction.
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Adjusting electricallyThe setting corresponds to the direction
in which the button is pressed.
Adjusting manually In case of electrical malfunction press edges of
mirror.
Automatic Curb MonitorThe concept
If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on
the front passenger side is tilted downward.
This improves your view of the curb and other
low-lying obstacles when parking, e.g.
Activating1. Slide the switch to the driver's side
mirror position.2.Engage selector lever position R.
Deactivating
Slide the switch to the passenger side mirror
position.
Fold in and out Press button.
Possible at speeds up to approx.
15 mph/20 km/h.
E. g. this is advantageous
▷In car washes.▷In narrow streets.▷For folding mirrors back out that were
folded away manually.
Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto‐
matically at a speed of approx.
25 mph/40 km/h.
Fold in the mirror in a car wash
Before washing the car in an automatic
car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or
with the button; otherwise, the mirrors could
be damaged, depending on the width of the
vehicle. ◀
Automatic heating
Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated
whenever the engine is running.
Automatic dimming featureBoth exterior mirrors are automatically dim‐
med. Photocells are used to control the Interior rearview mirror, refer to page 55.
Interior rearview mirror, manually
dimmable
Flip lever
To reduce the blinding effect of the interior rear
view mirror, flip the lever forward.
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Transporting children safelyVehicle features and op‐
tions
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. The respectively applicable country provi‐
sions must be observed when using the respec‐
tive features and systems.
The right place for children
Note
Children in the vehicle
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger them‐
selves and other persons, e.g., by opening the
doors. ◀
Children should always be in the rear Accident research shows that the safest place
for children is in the back seat.
Transporting children in the rear
Only transport children younger than
13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm in
the rear in child restraint systems provided in
accordance with the age, weight and size of
the child; otherwise, there is an increased risk
of injury in an accident.
Children 13 years of age or older must wear a
safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint system can no longer be used due to their age,
weight and size. ◀
Children on the front passenger seat
Should it ever be necessary to use a child re‐
straint system in the front passenger seat,
make sure that the front, knee and side airbags
on the front passenger side are deactivated.
Automatic deactivation of front-seat passenger
airbags, refer to page 97.Note
Deactivating the front-seat passenger air‐
bags
If a child restraint system is used in the front
passenger seat, deactivate the front-seat pas‐
senger airbags; otherwise, there is an increased
risk of injury to the child when the airbags are
activated, even with a child restraint system. ◀
Installing child re‐
straint systems
Hints Manufacturer's information for child re‐straint systems
To select, mount and use child restraint sys‐
tems, observe the information provided by the
system manufacturer; otherwise, the protective
effect can be lost. ◀
Ensuring the stability of the child seat
When installing child restraint systems,
make sure that the child seat is securely fas‐
tened to the backrest of the seat. Angle and
headrest of the backrest might need to be ad‐
justed or possibly be removed. Make sure that
all backrests are securely locked. Otherwise the
stability of the child seat can be affected, andSeite 56CONTROLSTransporting children safely56
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