roof rack MINI Roadster 2014 Owner's Manual
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The window opens until the switch is re‐
leased.▷Press the switch downward briefly.
In the radio ready state and higher, the
window opens automatically. Press again
briefly to stop the opening procedure.
To open the window by a crack, briefly press
the switch downward twice in close succession.
Closing Danger of pinching
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the window is
clear; otherwise, injuries may result. ◀
To close, press the switch upward. The window
closes until the switch is released.
Initializing the power windows If the battery was disconnected, for example to
change the battery or to put the vehicle into
storage, reinitialize the power windows; other‐
wise, the windows will not be lowered.
1.Close the doors.2.Open both windows.3.Close both windows.
Please contact your service center in the event
of a malfunction.
MINI Convertible: central power
windows switch
▷Press the switch downward.The rear and front windows open consecu‐
tively until the switch is released.▷Press the switch downward briefly.
With the ignition switched on: the rear and
front windows open automatically. Press
again briefly to stop the opening proce‐
dure.
To close the windows, press the switch upward
and hold it.
Do not close the windows until the closing pro‐
cedure of the convertible top is completed;
otherwise, it cannot be ensured that the side
windows will form a tight seal with the rubber
seals of the convertible top. Convertible top, re‐
fer to page 34.
After the ignition is switched off The windows can be operated for approx. 1 mi‐
nute after the remote control is removed or the
ignition is switched off.
Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐
ple, cannot operate the power windows and in‐
jure themselves. ◀
MINI Convertible:
convertible top with
integrated sliding sun‐
roof
If possible, conserve the battery by only operat‐
ing the convertible top while the engine is run‐
ning.
Before closing the convertible top, remove all
foreign objects from the windshield frame as
these could prevent the top from closing prop‐
erly.
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Opening and closing the sliding sunroof
To open:
Press the switch back until the desired position
or the end position is reached.
To close:
Press the switch forward.
The sliding sunroof can be opened or closed at
vehicle speeds up to 74 mph/120 km/h.
Electrical convertible top The fully-automatic convertible top combines
reliable weather protection with simple and convenient operation.
To ensure that you will continue to enjoy your
MINI Convertible, here are a few tips:
▷It is advisable that you close the convertible
top when you park the vehicle. Not only
does the closed convertible top protect the
vehicle interior against unanticipated
weather damage, it also offers a certain
amount of theft protection. However, even
when the convertible top is closed, valua‐
bles should only be stored in the locked
cargo area.▷Do not attach roof rack systems to the
convertible top.▷If you open the convertible top while it is
wet, e.g., after driving in the rain, water
may drip into the cargo area. If necessary,
remove items from the cargo area before‐
hand to avoid water stains or soiling.
Safety notes on the convertible top
▷At temperatures below +10 ℉/-12 ℃, do
not move the convertible top or else dam‐
age could result.▷Do not leave the convertible top open for
longer than one day while it is wet; other‐
wise, damage could be caused by the mois‐
ture.▷Do not place any objects on the convertible
top; otherwise, they could fall during oper‐
ation of the convertible top and cause
damage or injury.▷The convertible top pivots up when it is
opened and closed. When moving the
convertible top in places like garages, en‐
sure that there is a minimum height of
79 inches/2 meters; otherwise, damage
could result.▷When the rollover protection system is ex‐
tended, do not move the convertible top
under any circumstances.▷Always carry out the convertible top move‐
ment to the end. Driving when the
convertible top is not fully opened or closed
may result in damage or injury.▷During opening and closing, ensure that
people cannot be injured by the convertible
top frame or other moving parts. Keep chil‐
dren away from the opening path of the
convertible top.▷For safety reasons, only move the
convertible top while the vehicle is station‐
ary, if possible.▷Do not place any objects on the convertible
top; otherwise, they could fall during oper‐
ation of the convertible top and cause
damage or injury. ◀
Before opening and closing
▷Follow the above-mentioned safety instruc‐
tions.▷Ensure that the cargo cover is in the lower
position, refer to page 105; otherwise, the
convertible top cannot be opened.Seite 33Opening and closingControls33
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Push the unlocking lever to the middle of the
wind deflector and fold up both halves.
MINI Roadster: manual
convertible top
General information The fabric convertible top combines reliable
weather protection with simple and convenient
operation.
To ensure that you will continue to enjoy your
MINI Convertible, here are a few tips:
▷It is advisable that you close the convertible
top when you park the vehicle. Not only
does the closed convertible top protect the
vehicle interior against unanticipated
weather damage, it also offers a certain
amount of theft protection. However, even
when the convertible top is closed, valua‐
bles should only be stored in the locked
cargo area.▷Do not attach roof rack systems to the
convertible top.
Safety notes on the convertible top
▷Do not leave the convertible top open
for longer than one day while it is
wet; otherwise, damage could be
caused by the moisture.▷Do not place any objects on the convertible
top; otherwise, they could fall during oper‐
ation of the convertible top and cause
damage or injury.▷The convertible top pivots up when it is
opened and closed. When moving the
convertible top in places like garages, en‐
sure that there is a minimum height of
79 inches/2 meters; otherwise, damage
could result.▷Always carry out the convertible top move‐
ment to the end. Driving when the
convertible top is not fully opened or closed
may result in damage or injury.▷During opening and closing, ensure that
people cannot be injured by the convertible
top frame or other moving parts. Keep chil‐
dren away from the opening path of the
convertible top.▷For safety reasons, only move the
convertible top while the vehicle is station‐
ary, if possible.▷Do not place any objects on the convertible
top; otherwise, they could fall during oper‐
ation of the convertible top and cause
damage or injury. ◀
Opening
1.Fold out the handle and turn it all the way
to the end, arrow.2.Push the unlocked convertible top upward
at the handle and open it about a hand's
width.3.Exit the vehicle.Seite 38ControlsOpening and closing38
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4.Guide the convertible top to the rear.5.Push down on the convertible top with
some momentum until it engages audibly.
Closing
1.Switch the ignition on so that the windows
can be slightly lowered automatically. Re‐
move the wind deflector if necessary.2.Press button 1.
The convertible top is unlocked and moves
up slightly.3.Exit the vehicle.4.Guide the convertible top forward.5.Pull the convertible top onto the windshield
frame.6.Turn the handle clockwise until it engages
audibly.
The convertible top is locked.
If the convertible top was open for a
lengthy period, it may be necessary to ap‐
ply greater force when locking the top.7.Fold the handle back in.
MINI Roadster: semi-auto‐
matic convertible top
General information
The fabric convertible top combines reliable
weather protection with simple and convenient
operation.
To ensure that you will continue to enjoy your
MINI Convertible, here are a few tips:
▷It is advisable that you close the convertible
top when you park the vehicle. Not only
does the closed convertible top protect the
vehicle interior against unanticipated
weather damage, it also offers a certain
amount of theft protection. However, even
when the convertible top is closed, valua‐
bles should only be stored in the locked
cargo area.▷Do not attach roof rack systems to the
convertible top.
Safety notes on the convertible top
▷At temperatures below +14 ℉/-10 ℃,
do not move the convertible top or
else damage could result.▷Do not leave the convertible top open for
longer than one day while it is wet; other‐
wise, damage could be caused by the mois‐
ture.▷Do not place any objects on the convertible
top; otherwise, they could fall during oper‐
ation of the convertible top and cause
damage or injury.Seite 39Opening and closingControls39
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MINI CoupeCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksTrack width, frontinches/mm57.4/1,45957.2/1,45357.2/1,453Track width, rearinches/mm57.8/1,46757.5/1,46157.5/1,461Wheelbaseinches/mm97.1/2,46797.1/2,46797.1/2,467Smallest turning circle dia.ft/m35/10.735/10.735/10.7
MINI Roadster
MINI RoadsterCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksWidth with mirrorsinches/mm74.5/1,89274.5/1,89274.5/1,892Width without mirrorsinches/mm66.3/1,68366.3/1,68366.3/1,683Height without roof antennainches/mm54.5/1,38454.7/1,39054.8/1,391Lengthinches/mm146.8/3,728147.0/3,734148.0/3,758Track width, frontinches/mm57.4/1,45957.2/1,45357.2/1,453Track width, rearinches/mm57.8/1,46757.5/1,46157.5/1,461Wheelbaseinches/mm97.1/2,46797.1/2,46797.1/2,467Smallest turning circle dia.ft/m35/10.735/10.735/10.7
MINI Convertible
MINI ConvertibleCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksWidth with mirrorsinches/mm75.3/1,91375.3/1,91375.3/1,913Width without mirrorsinches/mm66.3/1,68366.3/1,68366.3/1,683Height without roof antennainches/mm55.7/1,41455.7/1,41455.7/1,414Lengthinches/mm146.6/3,723146.8/3,729148.0/3,758Track width, frontinches/mm57.4/1,45957.2/1,45357.2/1,453Track width, rearinches/mm57.8/1,46757.5/1,46157.5/1,461Wheelbaseinches/mm97.1/2,46797.1/2,46797.1/2,467Smallest turning circle dia.ft/m35/10.735/10.735/10.7Weights
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.Seite 211Technical dataReference211
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