headlight MINI Paceman 2016 Owner's Manual
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High-beams 53
Headlight flasher 53Roadside parking lights 70Computer 623Tachometer 62Instrument lighting 72Resetting the trip odometer 614Washer/wiper system 545Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/off 506Ignition lock 507Steering wheel buttons, rightResuming cruise control 89Storing the speed and accelerat‐
ing or slowing down 89Activating/deactivating cruise
control 88Steering wheel buttons, leftVolumeTelephone 138Change the radio station
Select a music track
Scroll through the redial list8Horn, total area9Adjust the steering wheel 4410Releasing the hood 167Seite 13CockpitAT A GLANCE13
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Personal Profile
The concept
You can set several of your vehicle's functions
to suit your personal needs and preferences.▷Through Personal Profile, most of these set‐
tings are stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.▷While the vehicle is being unlocked, the re‐
mote control is recognized and the settings
stored with it are called up and imple‐
mented.▷Your personal settings will be recognized
and called up again even if the vehicle has
been used in the meantime by someone
else with another remote control.▷The individual settings are stored for no
more than three remote controls.
Personal Profile settings
The following functions and settings can be
stored in a profile.
More information on the settings can be found
under:
▷Response of the central locking system
when the car is being unlocked, refer to
page 22.▷Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to
page 26.▷Triple turn signal activation, refer to
page 53.▷Settings for the displays in the speedometer
and tachometer:▷12h/24h clock format, refer to
page 64.▷Date format, refer to page 64.▷Units of measure for fuel consumption,
distance covered/remaining distances,
and temperature, refer to page 64.▷Light settings:▷Headlight courtesy delay feature, refer
to page 71.▷Daytime running lights, refer to
page 70.▷Automatic climate control, refer to
page 93: AUTO program, activating/deac‐
tivating the cooling function, setting the
temperature, air volume, and air distribu‐
tion.▷Entertainment:▷Last entertainment source.▷Radio MINI Boost CD:
Tone settings, refer to page 126.
Volume, refer to page 126.
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system becomes active
when the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and re‐
leases the locks on the following:
▷Doors.▷Tailgate.▷Fuel filler flap.
Operating from the outside
▷Via the remote control.▷Via the door lock.▷In cars with Comfort Access, via the door
handles on the driver's and front passenger
sides.
The following takes place simultaneously when
locking/unlocking the vehicle via the remote
control:
▷Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
anti-theft protection is switched on and off
as well. The anti-theft protection makes it
impossible to unlock the doors using the
lock buttons or door handles.Seite 21Opening and closingCONTROLS21
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Releasing
Pull up slightly, press the button, and lower the
lever.
Information If for once use during driving is required, en‐
gage the parking brake slightly and hold the
button down.
The brake lights do not light up when the park‐
ing brake is pulled.
Turn signal, high-beams,
headlight flasher
1Turn signal2Switching on the high-beams3Switching off the high-beams/headlight
flasher
Turn signal
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To switch off manually, press the lever to the
resistance point.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp
indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
Signaling a turn briefly Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal
to flash.
Triple turn signal activation Press the lever to the resistance point.
The turn signal flashes three times.
This function can be activated or deactivated:1.Switch on the ignition, refer to page 50.2.Press the button on the turn indicator lever
repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.3.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.4.Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐
bol and "SET" are displayed.5.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.Seite 53DrivingCONTROLS53
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6.Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐
bol shown is displayed, arrow.7.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.8.Press the button to select:▷
Turn signal flashes once.▷
Triple turn signal.9.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
Settings are stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Washer/wiper system
Information Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry,
as this may damage the wiper blades or cause
them to become worn more quickly.
CAUTION
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,
the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper
motor overheat on switching on. There is risk of
property damage. Defrost the windshield prior
to switching the wipers on. ◀
Overview1Switching on wipers2Switching off wipers or brief wipe3Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or
the rain sensor4Cleaning the windshield and headlights
Switching on wipers
Press the wiper lever upward, arrow 1.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
Normal wiper speed
Press up once.
The system switches to operation in the inter‐
mittent mode when the vehicle is stationary.
Fast wiper speed
Press up twice or press once beyond the resist‐
ance point.
The system switches to normal speed when the
vehicle is stationary.
Switching off wipers or brief wipe Press the wiper lever down, arrow 2.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
▷Brief wipe: press down once.▷To switch off normal wipe: press down
once.▷To switch off fast wipe: press down twice.Seite 54CONTROLSDriving54
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Intermittent wipe or rain sensor
If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the
intermittent-wipe time is a preset.
If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the
time between wipes is controlled automatically
and depends on the intensity of the rainfall.
The rain sensor is mounted on the windshield,
directly in front of the interior rearview mirror.
CAUTION
If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers
can accidentally start moving in car washes.
There is risk of property damage. Deactivate
the rain sensor in car washes. ◀
Activating intermittent wipe or rain sensor
Press the button, arrow 3.
The symbol is shown in the tachometer.
Setting the sensitivity of the rain sensor1.Switch on the ignition, refer to page 50.2.Press the button on the turn indicator lever
repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.3.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.4.Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐
bol and "SET" are displayed.5.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.6.Press the button to select the desired sensi‐
tivity.7.Wait or hold the button until the display
changes.
The settings were stored.
Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor
Press the button again, arrow 3.
Cleaning the windshield and headlights
Pull the lever, arrow 4.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
When the vehicle lighting system is switched
on, the headlights are cleaned at regular and
appropriate intervals.
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LampsVehicle 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.
When using the features and systems described
here, adhere to local regulations.
Overview0Lamps off / daytime running lights1Parking lights and daytime running lights2Low-beam headlights and welcome lights3Automatic headlight control, Adaptive Light
Control, daytime running lights, and wel‐
come lightsParking lights/low
beams, headlight con‐
trol
General information
When the driver's door is opened with the igni‐
tion switched off, the exterior lighting is auto‐
matically switched off when the light switch is
in position 0, 2, or 3.
Switch on the parking lights if necessary, switch
position 1.
Parking lights
Switch position 1: the vehicle lights light up on
all sides.
Do not use the parking lights for extended peri‐
ods; otherwise, the battery may become dis‐
charged and it would then be impossible to
start the engine.
When parking, it is preferable to switch on the
one-sided roadside parking lights, refer to
page 70.
Low beams Switch position 2: the low beams are lit when
the ignition is switched on.
Automatic headlight control
Switch position 3: the low beams are switched
on and off automatically depending on the am‐
bient light, e.g., in tunnels, in twilight, or if
there is precipitation. Adaptive Light Control is
active.
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can
cause the lights to be switched on.
The low beams remain switched on independ‐
ent of the ambient lighting conditions when
you switch on the front fog lights.Seite 69LampsCONTROLS69
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The exterior lighting goes out automatically af‐
ter the vehicle is switched off.
System limits
The automatic headlamp control cannot serve
as a substitute for your personal judgment of
lighting conditions.
For example, the sensors are unable to detect
fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you
should always switch on the lights manually un‐
der these conditions.
High-beams/roadside parking lights1Turn signal/roadside parking light2Switching on the high-beams3Switching off the high-beams/headlight
flasher
To assist in parking, the vehicle can be illumi‐
nated on one side; note the country-specific
regulations.
The roadside parking lights drain the battery.
Therefore, do not leave them on for unduly
long periods of time; otherwise, the battery
might not have enough power to start the en‐
gine.
Switching on the roadside parking light
To switch on the roadside parking light on the
left or right, press the turn indicator lever up or
down after switching off the vehicle, arrow 1.
Switching off the roadside parking light
Press the lever up or down to the resistance
point.
Daytime running lights
The daytime running lights light up in switch
position 0, 1, or 3 when the ignition is switched
on.
The exterior lighting goes out automatically af‐
ter the vehicle is switched off.
In switch position 1, the parking lights light up
after the ignition is switched off.
Activating/deactivating
In some countries, driving with daytime run‐
ning lights is mandatory; for this reason, day‐
time running lights cannot be deactivated in
these cases.1.Switch on the ignition, refer to page 50.2.Press the button on the turn indicator lever
repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.3.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.4.Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐
bol and "SET" are displayed.5.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.Seite 70CONTROLSLamps70
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6.Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐
bol shown is displayed, arrow.7.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.8.Press the button to select:▷
Daytime running lights are activated.▷
Daytime running lights are deactivated.9.Hold the button down.
Settings are stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Welcome lights If the light switch stays in switch position 2 or 3
after the vehicle is switched off, the parking
lights and the interior lights light up for a cer‐
tain period when the vehicle is unlocked.
Headlight courtesy delay feature The low beams stay lit for a short while after
the ignition is switched off, if the lights are
switched off and the headlight flasher is
switched on.
Setting the duration
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Press the button on the turn indicator lever
repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.3.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.4.Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐
bol and "SET" are displayed.5.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.6.Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐
bol shown is displayed, arrow.7.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.8.Press the button to select:▷
The function is deactivated.▷ ...
Select the duration, e.g. 40 seconds.9.Hold the button down.
Settings are stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Adaptive Light Control
The concept
Adaptive Light Control is a variable headlight
control system that enables dynamic illumina‐
tion of the road surface.
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Depending on the steering angle and other pa‐
rameters, the light from the headlight follows
the course of the road.
Activating With the ignition switch on, turn the light switch
to position 3, refer to page 69.
To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adap‐
tive Light Control does not swivel to the driver's
side when the vehicle is at a standstill.
When driving in reverse, Adaptive Light Control
is not active.
Malfunction The warning light lights up. Adaptive
Light Control is malfunctioning or has
failed. Have the system checked as
soon as possible.
More information, refer to page 194.
Fog lights
Overview
To switch on the front fog lights: press the
switch.
To switch off, press the respective switch up‐
ward or downward again.
Fog lights The parking lights or low beams must be
switched on. The green indicator lamp lights up
when the front fog lights are switched on.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the front
fog lights are switched off when the headlight
flasher or the high-beams are activated.
If the automatic headlight control is activated,
refer to page 69, the low beams are switched
on automatically when the front fog lights are
switched on.
Instrument lighting
The parking lights or low beams must be
switched on to adjust the brightness. The
brightness is increased to a certain limit and is then reduced again.▷Press the button briefly: the brightness
changes in stages.▷Press and hold the button: the brightness
changes continuously.
Interior lights
The interior lights, the footwell lights and thecargo area light are controlled automatically.
To avoid draining the battery, all lights inside
the vehicle are switched off some time after the
ignition is switched off.
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Engine compartmentVehicle 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.
When using the features and systems described
here, adhere to local regulations.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Vehicle identification number2Battery, under the cover 1823Dip stick for engine oil 1684Engine oil filler neck 1685Coolant expansion tank 1706Engine compartment fuse box 1837Reservoir for washer fluid for the headlight
and window washer system 57Seite 166MOBILITYEngine compartment166
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