parking sensors MINI Hardtop 2 Door 2015 Owner's Manual (Mini Connected)

Switching on
With the ignition switched off, press the lever
either up or down past the resistance point for
approx. 2 seconds.
Switch off Briefly press the lever to the resistance point in
the opposite direction.
Welcome lights and
headlight courtesy de‐
lay feature
Welcome lights When the vehicle is parked, leave the switch in
position
or : parking and interior lights
come on briefly when the vehicle is unlocked
depending on the ambient brightness.
Activating/deactivating
1. "Settings"2."Lighting"3."Welcome lights"
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Headlight courtesy delay feature
The low beams stay lit for a short while after
the radio-ready state is switched off if the lights
are turned off and the headlight flasher is
switched on.
Setting the duration
1. "Settings"2."Lighting"3."Pathway lighting:"4.Set length of time.
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Automatic headlight
control
Position of switch
: the low beams are acti‐
vated and off automatically, e.g., in tunnels, in
twilight or if there is precipitation. The indicator
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can
cause the lights to be switched on.
The low beams always stay on when the fog
lights are activated.
Personal responsibility
The automatic headlight control cannot
serve as a substitute for your personal judg‐
ment in determining when to turn the lights on
in response to ambient lighting conditions.
E. g. the sensors are unable to detect fog or
hazy weather. To avoid safety risks under these
conditions, you should always switch on the
lights manually. ◀
Daytime running lights
With the ignition switched on, the daytime run‐
ning lights light up in position
, or
. After the ignition is switched off, the park‐
ing lights light up in position
.
Activating/deactivating
In some countries, daytime running lights are
mandatory, so it may not be possible to deacti‐
vate the daytime running lights.
On the Control Display:
1. "Settings"2."Lighting"3."Daytime running lamps"
Settings are stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
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PDC Park Distance Con‐
trol
The concept
PDC supports you when parking. Slowly ap‐
proaching an object behind or, with the appro‐ priate equipment, also in front of your vehicle issignaled by:▷Signal tones.▷Visual display.
General information
Ultrasound sensors in the bumpers measure
the distances from objects.
The maneuvering range, depending on obsta‐
cles and environmental conditions, is approx.
6 ft/2 m.
An acoustic warning is first given:
▷By the front middle sensors and the two
corner sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm.▷By the rear middle sensors at approx.
5 ft/1.50 m.
Hints
Check the traffic situation as well
PDC cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver's personal judgment of the traffic situa‐
tion. Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐
dent could result from road users or objects
located outside of the PDC detection range.
Loud noises from outside and inside the vehicle
may prevent you from hearing the PDC's signal tone. ◀
Avoid driving fast with PDC
Avoid approaching an object too fast.
Avoid driving off fast while PDC is not yet ac‐
tive.
For technical reasons, the system may other‐
wise be too late in issuing a warning. ◀
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
PDC Park Distance Control
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically
PDC switches on automatically in the following
situations:
▷If selector lever position R is engaged when
the engine is running.
The rearview camera also switches on.▷If, with the appropriate equipment, obsta‐
cles are detected behind or in front of the
vehicle by PDC and the speed is slower than
approx. 2.5 mph/4 km/h.
You may turn off automatic activation:
1. "Settings"2."Parking"3.Select setting.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
in use.
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on if needed.
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False warnings
PDC may issue a warning under the following
conditions even though there is no obstacle
within the detection range:▷In heavy rain.▷When sensors are very dirty or covered with
ice.▷When sensors are covered in snow.▷On rough road surfaces.▷On uneven surfaces, such as speed bumps.▷In large buildings with right angles and
smooth walls, e.g., in underground garages.▷In automatic car washes.▷Through heavy pollution.▷Due to other ultrasound sources, e.g.,
sweeping machines, high pressure steam
cleaners or neon lights.
The malfunction is signaled by a continuous
tone alternating between the front and rear
speakers. As soon as the malfunction due
to other ultrasound sources is no longer
present, the system is again fully functional.
Malfunction
A Check Control message, refer to page 73, is
displayed in the instrument cluster.
Red symbol is displayed, and the range
of the sensors is dimmed on the Control
Display.
PDC has failed. Have the system checked.
To ensure full functionality:
▷Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.▷dimmedDo not put any stickers on sensors.▷When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.Rearview camera
The concept
The rearview camera provides assistance in
parking and maneuvering backwards. The area
behind the vehicle is shown on the Control Dis‐
play.
Note Check the traffic situation as well
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐
dent could result from road users or objects
that are not lidtured by the camera. ◀
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
Rearview camera
Camera
The camera lens is located in the handle of the
tailgate. The image quality may be impaired by
dirt.
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This system assists the driver in parking parallel
to the road.
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces on
both sides of the vehicle.
The parking assistant calculates the best possi‐
ble parking line and takes control of steering
during the parking procedure.
When parking, also take note of the visual and
acoustic information issued by the PDC, the
parking assistant and, where applicable, the
rearview camera, and react accordingly.
A component of the parking assistant is the
PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page 123.
Hints Personal responsibility
Even an active system does not relieve
the driver from personal responsibility while
driving.
Technically the system has its limits, it cannot
independently react to all traffic situations.
Monitor your driving, be on the alert, observe
the vehicle surroundings and other traffic and
react when needed - risk of accident. ◀
Changes to the parking space
Changes to the parking space after it was
measured are not taken into account by the system.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, there is the risk of an acci‐
dent. ◀
Transporting cargo
Cargo that extends beyond the perimeter
of the vehicle is not taken into account by the
system during the parking procedure.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐ vene; otherwise, there is the risk of an acci‐
dent. ◀Curbs
The parking assistant may steer the vehi‐
cle over or onto curb if need be.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, the wheels, tires, or the vehi‐
cle may become damaged. ◀
An engine that has been switched off by the
Auto Start Stop function is restarted automati‐
cally when the parking assistant is activated.
Requirements
For measuring parking spaces▷Maximum speed while driving forward ap‐
prox. 22 mph/35 km/h.▷Maximum distance to row of parked vehi‐
cles: 5 ft/1.5 m.
Suitable parking space
▷Gaps behind an object that has a min.
length of 5 ft/1.5 m.▷Gap between two objects with a minimum
length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.▷Min. length of gap between two objects:
your vehicle's length plus approx.
3.3 ft/1.0 m.▷Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
Regarding the parking procedure
▷Doors and tailgate closed.▷Parking brake released.▷When parking in parking spaces on the
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At a glance
Button in the vehicle
Parking assistant
Ultrasound sensors
The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking
spaces are located on the wheel housing.
To ensure full functionality:
▷Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.▷When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.▷Do not put stickers over sensors.
Switching on/off
Switching on with the button Press button.
The LED lights up.
The current status of the parking space search
is indicated on the Control Display.
Parking assistant is activated automatically.
Switching on with reverse gear
Shift into reverse.
The current status of the parking space search
is indicated on the Control Display.
To activate:
"Parking Assistant"
Switch off The system can be deactivated as follows:
▷Press button.▷Switch off the ignition.
Indicator on the Control Display
System activated/deactivated
SymbolMeaning Gray: the system is not available.
White: the system is available but not
activated. The system is activated.
System status
▷Colored symbols, see arrows, on the side of
the vehicle illustrated. Parking assistant is
activated and search for parking space ac‐
tive.▷Control Display shows suitable parking
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Limits of ultrasonic measurement
Ultrasonic measuring might not function under
the following circumstances:▷For small children and animals.▷For persons with certain clothing, e.g.
coats.▷With external interference of the ultra‐
sound, e.g. from passing vehicles or loud
machines.▷When sensors are dirty, iced over, damaged
or out of position.▷Under certain weather conditions such as
high relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex‐
treme heat or strong wind.▷With tow bars and trailer couplings of other
vehicles.▷With thin or wedge-shaped objects.▷With moving objects.▷With elevated, protruding objects such as
ledges or cargo.▷With objects with corners and sharp edges.▷With objects with a fine surface structure
such as fences.▷For objects with porous surfaces.
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can
move into the blind area of the sensors before
or after a continuous tone sounds.
The parking assistant may identify parking
spaces that are not suitable for parking.
Malfunction A Check Control message is displayed.
The parking assistant failed. Have the system
checked.
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Recirculated-air filter 137
Recirculated-air mode 133, 137
Recommended fuel grade 172
Recommended tire brands 181
Refueling 170
Remaining range 78
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, blocking 35
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, replacing the battery 34
Remote control, univer‐ sal 139
Replacement fuse 208
Replacing parts 197
Replacing the battery, remote control 34
Replacing wheels/tires 181
Reporting safety defects 10
RES button 117
Reserve warning, refer to Range 78
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 99
Retaining straps, securing cargo 158
Retreaded tires 181
Roadside parking lights 90
RON recommended fuel grade 172
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 221
Roof-mounted luggage rack 158
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 212
RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 182
Rubber components, care 216
Run-flat tires 182 S
Safe braking 155
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passenger
seat 51
Safety belts 50
Safety belts, care 216
Safety reel, windows 46
Safety systems, airbags 95
Saving fuel 161
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver 197
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 213
Sealant 183
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 50
Seat heating, front 50
Seating position for chil‐ dren 56
Seats 48
Selection list in instrument cluster 81
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 69
Sensors, care 217
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 195
Service requirements, dis‐ play 78
Settings, locking/unlocking 42
Settings, mirrors 53
Settings on Control Display 84
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 70
Side airbags 95
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 43
Sitting safely 48
Size 220
Slide/tilt glass roof 46
Snow chains 186
Socket 143 Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐
nostics 196
Spare fuse 208
Spare tire, refer to Emergency wheel 205
Specified engine oil types 192
Speed, average 82
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter 82
Speed limiter, display 79
Speed Limit Information 79
Speed warning 83
Split screen 24
Sport displays 83
Sport instruments, cockpit 87
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 113
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 69
Stability control systems 111
Standard view, Head-up Dis‐ play 87
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 62
Start/Stop button 60
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 61
Status control display, tires 99
Status information, onboard monitor 23
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering wheel, adjusting 55
Steptronic Sport transmission, see Steptronic transmis‐
sion 68
Steptronic transmission 68
Stopping the engine 61
Storage compartments 147
Storage, tires 182
Storing the vehicle 217
Suitable engine oils 192
Summer tires, tread 180
Sun visor 143
Supplementary text mes‐ sages 76 Seite 236REFERENCEEverything from A to Z236
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