key MINI Hardtop 2 Door 2015 Owner's Manual (Mini Connected)
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Split screen
General information
Additional information can be displayed on the
right side of the split screen, e.g., information
from the on-board comupter.
In the divided screen view, the so-called split
screen, this information remains visible even
when you change to another menu.
Switching the split screen on and off On the Control Display:1. Press button.2."Split screen"
Selecting the displayOn the Control Display:
1. Press button.2."Split screen"3.Move the controller until the split screen is
selected.4.Press the controller or select "Split screen
content".5.Select the desired menu item.Programmable memory
buttons
General information
The onboard monitor functions can be stored
on the programmable memory buttons and
called up directly, e.g., radio stations, naviga‐
tion destinations, phone numbers and menu
entries.
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Saving a function1.Highlight function via the onboard monitor.2. Press and hold the desired button,
until a signal sounds.
Running a function
Press button.
The function will work immediately.
This means, e.g., that the number is dialed
when a phone number is selected.
Displaying the button assignment Touch buttons with bare fingers. Do not wear
gloves or use objects.
The key assignment is displayed at top edge of
screen.
Deleting the button assignments
1.Press buttons 1 and 6 simultaneously for
approx. five seconds.Seite 24AT A GLANCEOnboard monitor24
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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
cover, arrow.Seite 34CONTROLSOpening and closing34
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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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▷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 integrated key, refer to
page 39.
For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is governed by the following:
FCC ID:
▷LX8766S.▷LX8766E.▷LX8CAS.▷LX8CAS2.▷MYTCAS4.
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 interfer‐
ence, and▷this device must accept any interference re‐
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
Without remote control
From the outside Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside
with people inside the car, as the vehicle can‐
not be unlocked from inside without special
knowledge. ◀
Remove the key before pulling the door
handle
Before pulling the outside door handle, remove
the key to avoid damaging the paintwork and
the key. ◀
Unlock or lock the driver's door via the door
lock using the integrated key, refer to page 34.
The other doors must be unlocked or locked
from the inside.
To do this, unlock the lid from below with the
integrated key, arrow, and remove.
Alarm system
The alarm system is not armed if the vehicle is
locked with the integrated key.
The alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened, if the vehicle was unlocked via the
door lock. In order to terminate this alarm, un‐
lock vehicle with the remote control or switch
on the ignition, if needed, through emergency
detection of the remote control.
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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‐
dow is lowered more when the door is
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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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Interior equipmentVehicle 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.
Universal Integrated Re‐
mote Control
The concept
The Universal Integrated Remote Control can
operate up to 3 functions of remote-controlled
systems such as garage door drives or lighting
systems. The Universal Integrated Remote Con‐
trol replaces up to 3 different hand-held trans‐
mitters. To operate the remote control, the but‐
tons on the interior rearview mirror must be
programmed with the desired functions. The
hand-held transmitter for the particular system
is required in order to program the remote con‐
trol.
During programming
During programming and before activat‐
ing a device using the universal garage door
opener, ensure that there are no people, ani‐
mals or objects in the area of the remote-con‐
trolled device; otherwise, there is a risk of injury
or damage.
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-
held transmitter. ◀
Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored
functions for the sake of security.Compatibility
If this symbol is printed on the packag‐
ing or in the instructions of the system
to be controlled, the system is generally
compatible with the Universal Integrated Re‐
mote Control.
If you have any questions, please contact:▷Your service center.▷www.homelink.com on the Internet.
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex
Corporation.
At a glance
1LED2Programmable keys3Hand-held transmitters of the system
Programming
General information
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Initial setup:
Press and hold the left and right button on
the interior rearview mirror simultaneously
for approximately 20 seconds until the LED
on the interior rearview mirror flashes. This
erases all programming of the buttons on
the interior rearview mirror.Seite 139Interior equipmentCONTROLS139
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Camera-based cruise control,ACC 115
Camera lenses, care 217
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 125
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 148
Car battery 207
Car care products 215
Care, displays 217
Care, vehicle 215
Cargo area 144
Cargo area, adapting size 149
Cargo area, enlarging 145
Cargo area lid 40
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 149
Cargo cover 144
Cargo, securing 158
Cargo straps, securing cargo 158
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 217
Car wash 214
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 155
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 195
Center armrest 148
Center console 16
Central instrument cluster, LED ring 85
Central locking system 40
Central screen, refer to Control Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 197
Changing wheels 204
Changing wheels/tires 181
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 73
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 190 Children, seating position 56
Children, transporting safely 56
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 56
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 57
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 56
Child safety locks 59
Child seat, mounting 56
Child seats 56
Chrome parts, care 216
Chrono package, cockpit 87
Cigarette lighter 143
Cleaning, displays 217
Climate control 132, 135
Clock 77
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Clothes hooks 149
Coasting 165
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 165
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 165
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 65
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system 65
Comfort Access 41
Compartments in the doors 148
Compass 141
Compressor 183
Computer, refer to On-board computer 81
Condensation on win‐ dows 137
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 156
Condition Based Service CBS 195 Configuring driving pro‐
gram 114
Confirmation signal 43
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 84
Controller 19
Control systems, driving stabil‐ ity 111
Convenient opening 38
Coolant 193
Cooling function 133, 136
Cooling, maximum 136
Cooling system 193
Cornering lamp 92
Corrosion on brake discs 156
Cosmetic mirror 143
Courtesy lamps during unlock‐ ing 37
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
Cruise control 121
Cruise control, active 115
Cruising range 78
Cupholder 148
Current fuel consumption 78
D
Damage, tires 180
Damping control, dy‐ namic 112
Data, technical 220
Date 77
Daytime running lights 91
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 133
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 137
Defrosting the windows 133
Dehumidifying, air 133, 136
Deleting personal data 25
Deletion of personal data 25
Destination distance 82
Digital clock 77
Digital compass 141
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Floor mats, care 217
Fogged up windows 133
Folding back rear seat back‐ rests 145
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 67
Foot brake 155
Front airbags 95
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 105
Front fog lights 93
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 97
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 97
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 102
Fuel 172
Fuel consumption, current 78
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 82
Fuel filler flap 170
Fuel gauge 77
Fuel lid 170
Fuel quality 172
Fuel recommendation 172
Fuel, tank capacity 224
Fuse 208
G Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 139
Gasoline 172
Gear change, Steptronic trans‐ mission 69
Gear shift indicator 79
General driving notes 154
Glare shield 143
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 46
Glove compartment 147
GREEN mode 162 GREEN mode, bonus
range 164
GREEN mode driving style analysis 166
GREEN mode indicator 162
GREEN - program, driving dy‐ namics 113
GREEN tip 164
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 221
Ground clearance 156
H Halogen headlights 199
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 64
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 140
Hazard warning flashers 209
Head airbags 95
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 91
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 91
Headlight flasher 65
Headlight glass 198
Headlights, care 215
Head restraints 48
Head restraints, front 51
Head restraints, rear 52
Head-up Display 86
Head-up Display, standard view 87
Heavy cargo, stowing 158
High-beam Assistant 92
High beams 65
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 92
Hills 156
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 114
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 148
Homepage 6
Hood 188 Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 155
HUD Head-up Display 86
Hydroplaning 155
I
Ice warning, see External tem‐ perature warning 77
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 77
Identification marks, tires 178
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification number 9
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 60
Ignition on 60
Illuminated ring, central in‐ strument cluster 85
Indication of a flat tire 99, 102
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 73
Individual air distribu‐ tion 133, 136
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 174
Inflation pressure warning, tires 102
Info display, refer to On-Board computer 81
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 99
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 102
Instrument cluster 72
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 73
Instrument lighting 93
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 30
Intelligent Safety 103
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Interior equipment 139
Interior lights 93
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 37
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 38
Interior motion sensor 44
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 55
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 141
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 54
Internet site 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 78
Interval mode 66
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 205
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 69
Jump-starting 209
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 41
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 35
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 69
Knee airbag 96
L Lamp replacement 198
Lamp replacement, front 199
Lamp replacement, rear 201
Lamp replacement, side 204
Language on Control Dis‐ play 85 Lashing eyes, securing
cargo 158
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 57
Launch Control 71
Leather, care 215
LED bug light 199
LED headlights 199
LED ring, central instrument cluster 85
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 198
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light 90
Light-alloy wheels, care 216
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 198
Lighter 143
Lighting 90
Lights and bulbs 198
Light switch 90
Load 158
Loading 157
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 43
Locking, settings 42
Lock, power window 46
Locks, doors, and windows 59
Low beams 90
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 92
Lower back support, mechani‐ cal 49
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 158
Lumbar support, mechani‐ cal 49
M Maintenance 195 Maintenance require‐
ments 195
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 78
Maintenance system, MINI 195
Make-up mirror 143
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 73
Manual air distribu‐ tion 133, 136
Manual air flow 133, 136
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 69
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 54
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 170
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 124
Manual operation, rearview camera 126
Manual transmission 68
Manufacturer of the MINI 7
Marking on approved tires 181
Marking, run-flat tires 182
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 136
Maximum speed, display 79
Maximum speed, winter tires 182
Measure, units of 85
Medical kit 209
Menu in instrument cluster 81
Menus, refer to onboard mon‐ itor operating concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 73
Microfilter 134, 137
MID - program, driving dy‐ namics 113 Seite 234REFERENCEEverything from A to Z234
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