alarm MINI Hardtop 4 Door 2016 Owner's Manual (Mini Connected)

When the door is opened, the window is low‐
ered more to make it easier to enter the vehi‐
cle.
You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.
Create the settings, refer to page 42.
The alarm system, refer to page 43, is dis‐
armed.
Convenient opening Press and hold this button on the re‐
mote control after unlocking.
The windows and the glass sunroof are opened,
as long as the button on the remote control is
pressed.
Locking WARNING
Unlocking from the inside is only possible
with special knowledge.
If people must spend a longer time in the vehi‐
cle while it is very hot or cold outside, there is
risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not lock the
vehicle from the outside when there are people
in it. ◀
The driver's door must be closed. Press button on the remote control.
The alarm system, refer to page 43, is armed.
If the vehicle horn honks twice when you lock
the car, this means that the engine or ignition is
still switched on. In this case, the engine or ig‐
nition must be switched off by means of the
Start/Stop button.
Switching on interior lights and
courtesy lights
Press button on the remote control
with the vehicle locked.
The courtesy lamps are only switched on when
it is dark outside. This function is not available,if the interior lamps were switched off man‐
ually.
If the button is pressed within 10 seconds of
when the vehicle was locked Interior motion
sensor and tilt alarm sensor of the anti-theft
warning system, refer to page 44, are turned
off. After locking, wait 10 seconds before press‐
ing the button again.
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.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Unlocking the tailgate Press button on the remote control for
approx. 1 second.
The tailgate opens slightly, regardless of
whether the vehicle was previously locked or
unlocked.
To avoid locking it into the vehicle, do not place
the remote control in the cargo area.
Depending on the features and the country
version, it is also possible to have door un‐
locked. Create the settings, refer to page 42.
If the doors were not unlocked, the tailgate is
locked again as soon as it closes.
CAUTION
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit
the rear window and heat conductors while
driving. There is risk of property damage. Cover
the edges and ensure that pointed objects do
not hit the rear window. ◀
Malfunction Remote control detection by the vehicle can
among others be malfunctioning under the fol‐ lowing circumstances:Seite 38CONTROLSOpening and closing38
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▷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 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 WARNING
Unlocking from the inside is only possible
with special knowledge.
If people must spend a longer time in the vehi‐
cle while it is very hot or cold outside, there is
risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not lock the
vehicle from the outside when there are people
in it. ◀
CAUTION
The door lock is permanently joined with
the door. The door handle can be moved.
When pulling the door handle with the
integrated key inserted, paint or key can be
damaged. There is risk of property damage. Re‐
move the integrated key before pulling the
outside door handle. ◀
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
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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 36.
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 in case of 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 findyourself in a dangerous situation.
Press button on the remote control for
at least 3 seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
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Indicator lamp on the interior rearview
mirror▷The indicator lamp flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
The alarm system is armed.▷The indicator lamp flashes after locking:
Doors, hood or tailgate are not correctly
closed. Correctly closed access points are
secured.
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.▷For Comfort Access: If you have the remote
control with you, unlock vehicle using the
button on the driver's side or passenger
side door.
Power windows
Information WARNING
Unattended children or animals can move
the vehicle and endanger themselves and traf‐
fic, e.g. with the following actions:
▷Pressing the Start/Stop button.▷Releasing the parking brake.▷Opening and closing of doors or windows.Seite 44CONTROLSOpening and closing44
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CareVehicle 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.
Car washes
General information Regularly remove foreign objects such as leaves
in the area below the windshield when the
hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam‐
age the vehicle.
Steam jets or high-pressure washers
Information CAUTION
When cleaning with high-pressure wash‐
ers, components can be damaged due to the
pressure or temperatures being too high. There
is risk of property damage. Maintain sufficient
distance and do not spray too long continu‐
ously. Follow the user's manual for the high-
pressure washer. ◀
Distances and temperature▷Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃.▷Minimum distance from sensors, cameras,
seals: 12 in/30 cm.▷Minimum distance from glass sunroof:
31.5 inches/80 cm.
Automatic car washes
Information
▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Unscrew the rod antenna.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 69, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instructions
on avoiding an unintentional alarm, refer to
page 44.
CAUTION
Too high guide rails in car washes can
damage body parts. There is risk of property
damage. Avoid car washes with guide rails
higher than 4 in/10 cm. ◀
Before driving into a car wash
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
Manual transmission:
1.Drive into the car wash.2.Shift to neutral.3.Switch the engine off.4.Switch on the ignition.Seite 220MOBILITYCare220
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Everything from A to ZIndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 115
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 74
ACC, see camera-based cruise control 119
Activated-charcoal filter 141
Active Cruise Control, see camera-based cruise con‐
trol 119
Additives, oil 197
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 49
Adjustments, steering wheel 57
After washing vehicle 221
Airbags 99
Airbags, indicator/warning light 100
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 140
Air circulation, see Recircu‐ lated-air mode 137
Air conditioner 136
Air, dehumidifying, see Cool‐ ing function 137, 139
Air distribution, manual 137, 140
Air flow, air conditioner 137
Air flow, automatic climate control 140
Air pressure, tires 178
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 141
Alarm system 43
Alarm triggering 43
Alarm, unintentional 44
All around the center con‐ sole 16 All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, see Winter tires 187
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 144
Alternative oil types 197
Antifreeze, washer fluid 70
Antilock Brake System, ABS 115
Anti-slip control, see DSC 115
Approved axle load 227
Arrival time 85
Ash tray 147
Assistance when driving off 118
Assist system, see Intelligent Safety 108
AUTO intensity 139
Automatic car wash 220
Automatic climate con‐ trol 138
Automatic Curb Monitor 55
Automatic deactivation, Front- seat passenger airbags 101
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 95
Automatic locking 43
Automatic recirculated-air control 140
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 71
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 139
AUTO program, intensity 139
Auto Start/Stop function 64
Average fuel consumption 85
Average speed 85
Axle loads, weights 227 B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 50
Band-aids, see First-aid kit 214
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 217
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 212
Battery, vehicle 212
Belts, safety belts 51
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 152
Bonus range, GREEN mode 167
Bottle holder, see Cu‐ pholder 152
Brake assistant 115
Brake discs, break-in 158
Brake pads, break-in 158
Braking, hints 159
Breakdown assistance 214
Break-in 158
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 88
Bug light 204
Bulb replacement 203
Bulb replacement, front 204
Bulb replacement, rear 206
Bulb replacement, side 209
Bulbs and lights 203
Button, Start/Stop 62
Bypassing, see Jump-start‐ ing 214
C
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Direction indicator, see Turnsignals 67
Display, electronic, instrument cluster 76
Display, engine tempera‐ ture 85
Display lighting, see Instru‐ ment lighting 97
Displays 75
Displays, cleaning 223
Disposal, coolant 199
Disposal, vehicle battery 213
Distance control, see PDC 126
Distance to destination 85
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Drive mode, GREEN mode 165
Drive-off assistant 118
Drive-off assistant, see DSC 115
Driving Dynamics Control 117
Driving Excitement, SPORT 86
Driving instruction, GREEN mode 167
Driving instructions, break- in 158
Driving mode 117
Driving notes, general 158
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 115
Driving style analysis 169
Driving tips 158
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 115
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 116
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 117
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 115
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 116 E
Electronic displays, instrument cluster 76
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 195
Electronic Stability Program ESP, see DSC 115
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 174
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency wheel, compact wheel, refer to Emergency
wheel 210
Energy Control 81
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 64
Engine, automatic switch- off 64
Engine compartment 193
Engine compartment, working in 194
Engine coolant 198
Engine idling when driving, coasting 168
Engine oil 195
Engine oil, adding 196
Engine oil additives 197
Engine oil change 197
Engine oil filler neck 196
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 197
Engine oil types, suitable 197
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 214
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 63
Engine stop 63
Engine temperature, dis‐ play 85
Entering a car wash 220 Equipment, interior 143
Error displays, see Check Con‐ trol 76
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, see DSC 115
Exchanging wheels/tires 186
Exhaust system 159
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 56
Exterior mirrors 55
External start 214
External temperature dis‐ play 80
External temperature warn‐ ing 80
Eyes for securing cargo 162
F
Failure message, see Check Control 76
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 44
Fan, refer to Air flow 137
Fan, see Air flow 140
Favorites buttons, onboard monitor 24
Filler neck for engine oil 196
Fine wood, care 222
First-aid kit 214
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 218
Flat tire, changing wheels 210
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 106
Flat tire, repairing 188
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 102
Flat tire, warning lamp 103, 106
Flooding 159
Floor carpet, care 223
Floor mats, care 223
Fogged up windows 137
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Steering wheel, adjusting 57
Steptronic Sport transmission, refer to Steptronic transmis‐
sion 71
Steptronic transmission 71
Stopping the engine 63
Storage compartments 151
Storage, tires 187
Storing the vehicle 223
Suitable engine oil types 197
Summer tires, tread 185
Sun visor 147
Supplementary text mes‐ sages 79
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing 117
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 141
Switch, see Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 23
T Tachometer 80
Tailgate 40
Tailgate via remote control 38
Tail lights 206
Technical changes, refer to Own Safety 7
Technical data 226
Temperature, air condi‐ tioner 137
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 139
Temperature display for exter‐ nal temperature 80
Temperature, engine 85
Tempomat, see camera-based cruise control 119
Terminal, starting aid 215
Text messages, supplemen‐ tary 79
Theft alarm system, see Alarm system 43
Thigh support 50 Tilt alarm sensor 44
Time of arrival 85
Tire damage 186
Tire identification marks 184
Tire inflation pressure 178
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 106
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 102
Tires, changing 186
Tire sealant 188
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 178
Tires, run-flat tires 187
Tire tread 185
Tone, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Tools 202
Total vehicle weight 227
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 218
Towing 216
Tow-starting 216
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 102
Traction control 116
TRACTION drive mode, driving dynamics 116
Transmission lock, releasing manually 73
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission 71
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 71
Transporting children safely 58
Tread, tires 185
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 67
Trip odometer 80
Trip on-board computer 86
Trip recorder, see Trip odome‐ ter 80
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 131
Turn signal, front 204 Turn signal, side 209
Turn signals, operation 67
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 206
U
Unintentional alarm 44
Units of measurement 88
Universal remote control 143
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 72
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 42
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 222
USB interface 148
V
Vanity mirror 147
Vehicle battery 212
Vehicle battery, replacing 212
Vehicle, break-in 158
Vehicle care 221
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 10
Vehicle jack 210
Vehicle paint 221
Vehicle storage 223
Vehicle wash 220
Ventilation 141
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 141
VIN, see vehicle identification number 10
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