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MINI 3 door (2016 year). Manual - part 8

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Driving comfort

CONTROLS

Overview

Switching on/off manually

Press park assistance button.

Button in the vehicle

▷ On: the LED lights up.

▷ Off: the LED goes out.

The PDC is shown on the Control Display.

The rearview camera image is displayed when

the reverse gear is engaged when pressing the

park assistance button.

Switching the view via the onboard

monitor

Park assistance button

With PDC activated:

"Rear view camera"

Camera

The rearview camera image is displayed.

Display on the Control Display

Functional requirement

▷ The rearview camera is switched on.

▷ The tailgate is fully closed.

▷ Keep the recording range of the camera

clear. Protruding cargo or carrier systems

and trailers that are not connected to a

The camera lens is located in the handle of the

trailer power socket can lead to malfunc-

tailgate.

tions.

The image quality may be impaired by dirt.

Activating the assistance functions

Clean the camera lens if necessary.

More than one assistance function can be ac-

Switching on/off

tive at the same time.

▷ Parking aid lines

Switching on automatically

"Parking aid lines"

The system is automatically switched on if se-

Lanes and turning radius are indicated.

lector lever position R is engaged when the en-

▷ Obstacle marking

gine is running.

"Obstacle marking"

Automatic deactivation during forward

Spatially-shaped markings are displayed.

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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Driving comfort

Pathway lines

Obstacle marking

Pathway lines can be superimposed on the im-

Obstacle markings can be faded into the image

age of the rearview camera.

of the rearview camera.

Pathway lines help you to estimate the space

Their colored margins of the obstacle markings

required when parking and maneuvering on

match the markings of the PDC.

level roads.

Pathway lines depend on the current steering

Parking using pathway and turning

angle and are continuously adjusted to the

radius lines

steering wheel movements.

1. Position the vehicle so that the turning ra-

dius lines lead to within the limits of the

Turning circle lines

parking space.

Turning circle lines can be superimposed on the

2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where

image of the rearview camera.

the pathway line covers the corresponding

turning radius line.

Turning circle lines show the course of the

smallest possible turning radius on a level road.

Only one turning radius line is displayed after

the steering wheel is turned past a certain an-

gle.

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Driving comfort

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Display settings

This system assists the driver in parking parallel

to the road.

Brightness

With the rearview camera switched on:

General information

Parking assistant handling is divided into three

1.

Select the symbol.

steps:

2. Turn the Controller until the desired setting

▷ Switching on and activating.

is reached and press the Controller.

▷ Parking space search.

Contrast

▷ Parking.

With the rearview camera switched on:

System status and instructions on required ac-

tions are displayed on the Control Display.

1.

Select the symbol.

Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces on

2. Turn the Controller until the desired setting

both sides of the vehicle.

is reached and press the Controller.

The parking assistant calculates the best possi-

ble parking line and takes control of steering

System limits

during the parking procedure.

Detection of objects

A component of the parking assistant is the

PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page 131.

Very low obstacles or high, protruding objects

such as ledges may not be recognized by the

system.

Safety information

A component of the parking assistant is the

Assistance functions also take into account data

PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page 131.

of the PDC.

Follow instructions in the PDC chapter, refer to

WARNING

page 131.

The system does not release from the

The objects displayed on the Control Display

personal responsibility to correctly assess the

may be closer than they appear. Therefore, do

traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys-

not estimate the distance from the objects on

tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic

the display.

situations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust

the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch

traffic closely and actively intervene in the re-

spective situations.◀

Parking assistant

NOTE

Concept

The parking assistant can steer the vehi-

cle over or onto curbs. There is a risk of prop-

erty damage. Watch traffic closely and actively

intervene in the respective situations.◀

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Driving comfort

Overview

Suitable parking space

▷ Gaps behind an object that has a min.

Button in the vehicle

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.

For parking

▷ Doors and tailgate are closed.

Park assistance button

▷ The parking brake is released.

▷ When parking in parking spaces on the

Ultrasound sensors

driver's side, the corresponding turn signal

must be set.

Switching on and activating

Switching on with the button

Press park assistance button.

The LED lights up.

The current status of the parking space search

is indicated on the Control Display.

The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking

spaces are located on the wheel housing.

Parking assistant is activated automatically.

Switching on with reverse gear

Functional requirements

Shift into reverse.

Ultrasound sensors

The current status of the parking space search

is indicated on the Control Display.

To ensure full functionality:

To activate:

"Parking Assistant"

▷ Do not cover sensors, e.g., with stickers.

▷ Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.

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.

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Driving comfort

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Indicator on the Control Display

Parking using the parking assistant

System activated/deactivated

Parking

Symbol Meaning

1.

Press park assistance button or shift

Gray: the system is not available.

into reverse gear to switch the parking as-

sistant on, refer to page 138. Activate the

White: the system is available but not

parking assistant, if needed.

activated.

Parking assistant is activated.

The system is activated.

2.

Pass the row of parked vehicles at a speed

of up to approx. 22 mph/35 km/h and at a

Parking space search and system status

distance of maximum 5 ft/1.5 m.

The status of the parking space search and

possible parking spaces are displayed on

the display, refer to page 139.

3.

Follow the instructions on the display.

The best possible parking position will

come after gear change on the stationary

vehicle - wait for the automatic steering

wheel move.

The end of the parking procedure is indi-

▷

Colored symbols, see arrows, on the side of

cated on the display.

the vehicle illustrated. Parking assistant is

4.

Adjust the parking position yourself, if

activated and search for parking space ac-

needed.

tive.

▷

Control Display shows suitable parking

Interrupting manually

spaces at the edge of the road next to the

The parking assistant can be interrupted at any

vehicle symbol. When the parking assistant

time:

is active, suitable parking spaces are high-

lighted.

▷

Press park assistance button.

▷

The parking procedure is ac-

tive. Steering control has

▷ "Parking Assistant"

been taken over by system.

Interrupting automatically

The system is interrupted automatically in the

▷

Parking space search is always active

following situations:

whenever the vehicle is moving forward

▷ If the driver grasps the steering wheel or

slow and straight, even if the system is de-

takes over steering.

activated. When the system is deactivated,

▷ If a gear is selected that does not match the

the displays on the Control Display are

instruction on the display.

shown in gray.

▷ If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.

6 mph/10 km/h.

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Driving comfort

▷ Possible on snow-covered or slippery road

▷ On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel

surfaces.

roads.

▷ If a maximum number of parking attempts

▷ On slippery ground.

or the time taken for parking is exceeded.

▷ With accumulations of leaves/snow in the

▷ If the Park Distance Control PDC displays

parking space.

clearances that are too small.

▷ With a mounted emergency wheel.

▷ When switching into other functions of the

▷ With ditches or edges, for example an edge

radio.

of a port.

A Check Control message is displayed.

Limits of ultrasonic measurement

Resuming

Ultrasonic measuring might not function under

An interrupted parking procedure can be con-

the following circumstances:

tinued, if needed.

▷

For small children and animals.

Reactivate the parking assistant, refer to

▷

For persons with certain clothing, e.g.,

page 138, and follow the instructions on the

coats.

display.

▷

With external interference of the ultra-

sound, e.g., from passing vehicles or loud

Switching off

machines.

The system can be switched off as follows:

▷

When sensors are dirty, iced over, damaged

▷

Press park assistance button.

or out of position.

▷

If cargo protrudes.

▷ Switching off the ignition.

▷

Under certain weather conditions such as

high relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex-

System limits

treme heat or strong wind.

Safety information

▷

With tow bars and trailer couplings of other

vehicles.

WARNING

▷

With thin or wedge-shaped objects.

The system can react incorrectly or not at

▷

With moving objects.

all due to the system limits. There is a risk of ac-

cidents or risk of property damage. Observe the

▷

With elevated, protruding objects such as

information regarding the system limits and ac-

ledges or cargo.

tively intervene, if needed.◀

▷

With objects with corners and sharp edges.

▷

With objects with a fine surface structure

No parking assistance

such as fences.

The parking assistant does not offer assistance

▷

For objects with porous surfaces.

in the following situations:

▷

Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs,

▷ In tight curves.

can move into the blind area of the sensors

before or after a continuous tone sounds.

Functional limitations

▷

The parking assistant may identify parking

The system may not be fully functional in the

spaces that are not suitable for parking.

following situations:

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CONTROLS

Climate control

Climate control

necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due

Vehicle features and op-

to the selected options or country versions. This

tions

also applies to safety-related functions and sys-

tems. When using these functions and systems,

This chapter describes all standard, country-

the applicable country provisions must be ob-

specific and optional features offered with the

served.

series. It also describes features that are not

Air conditioner

1

Air distribution settings

6

Recirculated-air mode

2

Air flow

7

Rear window defroster

3

Temperature

8

Windshield defroster

4

Seat heating, right

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Seat heating, left

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5

Air conditioning

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Climate control

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Climate control functions in detail

Press button repeatedly to select an

operating mode:

Switching the system on/off

▷ LED off: outside air flows in continuously.

Switching on

▷ LED on, recirculated-air mode: the supply

of outside air into the vehicle is perma-

Set any air volume.

nently blocked.

Switching off

To prevent window condensation, recirculated

air mode switches off automatically after a cer-

Turn wheel for air quantity to the

tain amount of time, depending on the external

left until the control switches off.

temperature.

With constant recirculated-air mode, the air

quality in the car's interior deteriorates and the

fogging of the windows increases.

Temperature

If the windows fog over, switch off recirculated-

air mode and increase the air flow, if needed.

Turn the ring to set the desired

temperature.

Air flow, manual

Turn the ring to set the desired

air volume.

The higher the rate, the more ef-

Air conditioning

fective the heating or cooling will

The air in the vehicle's interior will be cooled

be.

and dehumidified and, depending on the tem-

perature setting, warmed again.

The air flow from the air conditioner may be re-

duced automatically to save battery power.

The vehicle's interior can only be cooled with

the engine running.

Manual air distribution

Press button.

Turn the wheel to select the de-

Air conditioning is switched on or off.

sired program or the desired in-

termediate setting.

Depending on the weather, the windshield may

fog up briefly when the engine is started.

The air conditioner produces condensation wa-

▷ Windows.

ter, refer to page 166, that will exit from below

the vehicle.

▷ Upper body region.

▷ Floor area.

Recirculated-air mode

▷ Windows, upper body region, and floor

You may respond to unpleasant odors or pollu-

area.

tants in the immediate environment by tempo-

rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The

system then recirculates the air currently within

the vehicle.

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Climate control

Defrosts windows and removes

When GREEN Mode, refer to page 173, is acti-

condensation

vated, the heater output is reduced.

Direct the air distribution toward windows, in-

crease the air flow and temperature, and, if

Microfilter

needed, use the cooling function.

In external and recirculated air mode the mi-

crofilter filters dust and pollen from the air.

Windshield defroster

This filter should be replaced during scheduled

Press button.

maintenance, refer to page 213, of your vehi-

cle.

The front window defroster switches

off automatically after a certain period of time.

Rear window defroster

Press button.

The rear window defroster switches off

automatically after a certain period of time.

Automatic climate control

1

Temperature, left

5

Air distribution, manual

2

Display

6

Display

3

Air flow, AUTO intensity

7

Temperature, right

4

AUTO program

8

Seat heating, right

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Climate control

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9

Maximum cooling

13 Windshield defroster

10 Air conditioning

14 Defrosting windows and removing conden-

sation

11 Automatic recirculated-air control/recircu-

lated-air mode

15 Seat heating, left

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12 Rear window defroster

Climate control functions in detail

Press button.

Air conditioning is switched on or off.

Switching the system on/off

Depending on the weather, the windshield may

Switching on

fog up briefly when the engine is started.

Set any air volume.

The cooling function is switched on automati-

cally with the AUTO program.

Switching off

When using the automatic climate control, con-

Turn wheel for air quantity to the

densation water, refer to page 166, develops

left until the control switches off.

that exits underneath the vehicle.

Maximum cooling

Press button.

The system is set to the lowest temper-

Temperature

ature, optimum air flow and air circulation

Turn the ring to set the desired

mode.

temperature.

Air flows out of the vents to the upper body re-

gion. The vents need to be open for this.

The function is available with external tempera-

The automatic climate control reaches this

tures beyond approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃ and with the

temperature as quickly as possible, if needed

engine running.

by increasing the cooling or heating output,

Adjust air flow with the program active.

and then keeps it constant.

Do not rapidly switch between different tem-

AUTO program

perature settings. The automatic climate con-

Press button.

trol will not have sufficient time to adjust the

Air flow, air distribution and tempera-

set temperature.

ture are controlled automatically.

Cooling function

Depending on the selected temperature, AUTO

The air in the car's interior will be cooled and

intensity and outside influences, the air is di-

dehumidified and, depending on the tempera-

rected to the windshield, side windows, upper

ture setting, warmed again.

body, and into the floor area.

The car's interior can only be cooled with the

The cooling function, refer to page 145, and

engine running.

the automatic recirculation control, refer to

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Climate control

page 146, are automatically also switched on

Air flow, manual

in the AUTO program.

To manually adjust air flow turn off AUTO pro-

To switch off the program: press the button

gram first.

again or manually adjust the air distribution.

Turn the ring to set the desired

air volume.

Intensity of the AUTO program

With the AUTO program activated, the auto-

matic intensity control can be changed.

Turn the ring to set the desired

The manually adjusted air flow is displayed via

intensity from soft to intensive.

illuminated LED segments.

The air flow of the automatic climate control

may be reduced automatically to save battery

power.

The set intensity is displayed via the position of

the illuminated LED segment.

Manual air distribution

Press button repeatedly to select a

Automatic recirculated-air control/

program:

recirculated-air mode

You may react to unpleasant odors or pollu-

▷ Upper body region.

tants in the immediate environment by tempo-

▷ Upper body region and floor area.

rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The

▷ Floor area.

system then recirculates the air currently within

▷ Windows and floor area.

the vehicle.

▷ Windows, upper body region, and floor

Press button repeatedly to select an

area.

operating mode:

▷ Windows and upper body region.

▷ LEDs off: outside air flows in continuously.

▷ Windows.

▷ Left LED on, automatic recirculated-air con-

trol: a sensor detects pollutants in the out-

Defrosts windows and removes

side air and shuts off automatically.

condensation

▷ Right LED on, recirculated-air mode: the

Press button.

supply of outside air into the vehicle is per-

Ice and condensation are quickly re-

manently blocked.

moved from the windshield and the front side

To prevent window condensation, recirculated-

windows.

air mode switches off automatically after a cer-

tain amount of time, depending on the external

Adjust air flow with the program active.

temperature.

If the windows fog over, also switch on the

With constant recirculated-air mode, the air

cooling function or press the AUTO button.

quality in the vehicle's interior deteriorates and

the fogging of the windows increases.

Windshield defroster

If windows are fogged over, switch off the recir-

Press button.

culating mode and press the AUTO button.

Make sure that air can flow to the windshield.

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Climate control

CONTROLS

The front window defroster switches off auto-

Front ventilation

matically after a certain period of time.

Rear window defroster

Press button.

The rear window defroster switches off

automatically after a certain period of time.

When GREEN Mode, refer to page 173, is acti-

vated, the heater output is reduced.

▷ Turn knob for continuous opening and clos-

Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter

ing of the vents.

In external and recirculated air mode the mi-

▷ Swivel the vents to alter the direction of the

crofilter/activated charcoal filter filters dust,

vent flow, arrow.

pollen, and gaseous pollutants out of the air.

This filter should be replaced during scheduled

maintenance, refer to page 213, of your vehi-

Parked-car ventilation

cle.

The concept

The parked-car ventilation ventilates the vehi-

Ventilation

cle interior and lowers its temperature, if

needed.

Setting

The system can be switched on and off at any

The air flow directions can be individually ad-

external temperature, either directly or by us-

justed:

ing two preset activation times. It remains

▷ Direct ventilation:

switched on for 30 minutes.

The air flow is directly pointed onto the per-

Open the vents to allow air to flow out.

son. The air flow heats or cools noticeably,

depending on the adjusted temperature.

Switching on/off directly

▷ Indirect ventilation:

On the Control Display:

If the vents are fully or partly closed, the air

1.

"Settings"

is directly routed into the car's interior.

2. "Climate"

3. "Activate comf. ventilation"

The symbol on the automatic climate con-

trol flashes if the system is switched on.

Preselecting the switch-on time

On the Control Display:

1.

"Settings"

2. "Climate"

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Climate control

3. "Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:"

4. Set the desired time.

Activating the activation time

On the Control Display:

1.

"Settings"

2. "Climate"

3. "Activate timer 1" or "Activate timer 2"

The symbol on the automatic climate con-

trol lights up when the switch-on time is acti-

vated.

The symbol on the automatic climate con-

trol flashes when the system has been switched

on.

The system will only be switched on within the

next 24 hours. After that, it needs to be reacti-

vated.

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Interior equipment

CONTROLS

Interior equipment

programming and operation. Also follow the

Vehicle features and op-

safety instructions of the hand-held transmit-

tions

ter.◀

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with the

Compatibility

series. It also describes features that are not

If this symbol is printed on the packag-

necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due

ing or in the instructions of the system

to the selected options or country versions. This

to be controlled, the system is generally

also applies to safety-related functions and sys-

compatible with the Universal Integrated Re-

tems. When using these functions and systems,

mote Control.

the applicable country provisions must be ob-

If you have any questions, please contact:

served.

▷ A dealer’s service center or another quali-

fied service center or repair shop.

Universal Integrated Re-

▷

www.homelink.com on the Internet.

mote Control

HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex

Corporation.

The concept

The Universal Integrated Remote Control can

Overview

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.

1

LED

Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored

2

Programmable keys

functions for the sake of security.

3

Hand-held transmitters of the system

Safety information

WARNING

Programming

Body parts can be jammed when operat-

ing remote-controlled systems, e.g., the garage

General information

door, using the integrated universal remote

1. Switch on the ignition.

control. There is a risk of injury or risk of prop-

2. Initial setup:

erty damage. Make sure that the area of move-

Press and hold the left and right button on

ment of the respective system is clear during

the interior rearview mirror simultaneously

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4.

Likewise, press and hold the button of the

proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes

desired function on the hand-held trans-

rapidly. All stored functions will be deleted. The

mitter.

functions cannot be deleted individually.

5.

Release both buttons as soon as the interior

rearview mirror LED flashes more rapidly.

The LED flashing faster indicates that the

Digital compass

button on the interior rearview mirror has

been programmed. The system can then be

Overview

controlled by the button on the interior

rearview mirror.

If the LED does not flash faster after at least

60 seconds, change the distance and re-

peat the step. Several more attempts at dif-

ferent distances may be necessary. Wait at

least 15 seconds between attempts.

Canada: if programming with the hand-

held transmitter was interrupted, hold

down the interior rearview mirror button

1

Control button

and repeatedly press and release the hand-

2

Mirror display

held transmitter button for 2 seconds.

Controls

Mirror display

WARNING

The point of the compass is displayed in the

mirror when driving straight.

Body parts can be jammed when operat-

ing remote-controlled systems, e.g., the garage

Operating concept

door, using the integrated universal remote

control. There is a risk of injury or risk of prop-

Various functions can be called up by pressing

erty damage. Make sure that the area of move-

the control button with a pointed object, such

ment of the respective system is clear during

as the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar object.

programming and operation. Also follow the

The following setting options are displayed in

safety instructions of the hand-held transmit-

succession, depending on how long the control

ter.◀

button is pressed:

▷ Pressed briefly: turns display on/off.

The system, such as the garage door, can be

operated using the button on the interior rear-

▷

3 to 6 seconds: compass zone setting.

view mirror while the engine is running or

▷

6 to 9 seconds: compass calibration.

when the ignition is started. To do this, hold

▷

9 to 12 seconds: left/right-hand steering

down the button within receiving range of the

setting.

system until the function is activated. The inte-

▷

12 to 15 seconds: language setting.

rior rearview mirror LED stays lit while the wire-

less signal is being transmitted.

Setting the compass zones

Deleting stored functions

Sets the particular compass zones on the vehi-

cle so that the compass operates correctly; re-

Press and hold the left and right button on the

fer to World map with compass zones.

interior rearview mirror simultaneously for ap-

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