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MINI Clubman (2018 year). Manual - part 11

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Interior equipment

Interior equipment

during programming and operation. Also follow

Vehicle features and op-

the safety information of the hand-held trans-

tions

mitter.◀

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 owner's manual of the sys-

to the selected options or country versions. This

tem to be controlled, the system is gen-

also applies to safety-related functions and sys-

erally compatible with the integrated Universal

tems. When using these functions and systems,

Remote Control.

the applicable laws and regulations must be

If you have any questions, please contact:

observed.

▷ A dealer’s service center or another quali-

fied service center or repair shop.

Integrated Universal Re-

▷

www.homelink.com on the Internet.

mote Control

HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex

Corporation.

Concept

The integrated Universal Remote Control in the

Overview

interior mirror can operate up to 3 functions of

remote-controlled systems, such as garage

door drives, barriers, or lighting systems. The

integrated Universal Remote Control replaces

up to 3 different hand-held transmitters. To op-

erate the remote control, the buttons on the in-

terior mirror must be programmed with the de-

sired functions. The hand-held transmitter for

the particular system is required in order to

program the remote control.

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, such as the ga-

General information

rage door, using the integrated Universal Re-

1. Switch on the ignition.

mote Control. There is a risk of injury or risk of

2. Initial setup:

damage to property. Make sure that the area of

Press and hold the two outer buttons on

movement of the respective system is clear

the interior mirror simultaneously for ap-

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4.

Likewise, press and hold the button of the

20 seconds until the LED on the interior mirror

desired function on the hand-held trans-

flashes rapidly. All stored functions will be de-

mitter.

leted. The functions cannot be deleted individ-

ually.

5.

Release both buttons as soon as the interior

mirror LED flashes more rapidly. The LED

flashing faster indicates that the button on

the interior mirror has been programmed.

Digital compass

The system can then be controlled by the

button on the interior mirror.

Overview

If the LED does not flash faster after at most

60 seconds, change the distance and re-

peat the programming starting with step 4.

Several more attempts at different distan-

ces may be necessary. Wait at least 15 sec-

onds between attempts.

Canada: if programming with the hand-

held transmitter was interrupted, hold

down the interior mirror button and repeat-

edly press and release the hand-held trans-

1

Control button

mitter button for 2 seconds.

2

Mirror display

Operation

Mirror display

WARNING

The point of the compass is displayed in the

Body parts can be jammed when operat-

mirror when driving straight.

ing remote-controlled systems, such as the ga-

rage door, using the integrated Universal Re-

Operating concept

mote Control. There is a risk of injury or risk of

damage to property. Make sure that the area of

Various functions can be called up by pressing

movement of the respective system is clear

the control button with a pointed object, such

during programming and operation. Also follow

as the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar object.

the safety information of the hand-held trans-

The following setting options are displayed in

mitter.◀

succession, depending on how long the control

button is pressed:

The system, such as the garage door, can be

▷ Pressed briefly: turns display on/off.

operated using the button on the interior mir-

ror while the engine is running or when the ig-

▷

3 to 6 seconds: compass zone setting.

nition is started. To do this, hold down the but-

▷

6 to 9 seconds: compass calibration.

ton within receiving range of the system until

▷

9 to 12 seconds: left/right-hand steering

the function is activated. The interior mirror

setting.

LED stays lit while the wireless signal is being

▷

12 to 15 seconds: language setting.

transmitted.

Deleting stored functions

Press and hold the two outer buttons on the in-

terior mirror simultaneously for approximately

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Setting the compass zones

Sets the particular compass zones on the vehi-

cle so that the compass operates correctly; re-

fer to World map with compass zones.

World map with magnetic zones

Procedure

▷ The point of the compass displayed does

not change despite changing the direction

1. Press and hold the control button for ap-

of travel.

prox. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of the set

compass zone appears in the mirror.

▷ Not all points of the compass are displayed.

2. To change the zone setting, press the con-

trol button quickly and repeatedly until the

Procedure

number of the compass zone that corre-

1. Make sure that there are no large metallic

sponds with your location appears in the

objects or overhead power lines near the

mirror.

vehicle and that there is sufficient room to

drive around in a circle.

The set zone is stored automatically. The com-

pass is ready for use again after approximately

2. Set the currently applicable compass zone.

10 seconds.

3. Press and hold the control button for ap-

prox. 6 to 7 seconds so that "C" appears on

Calibrating the digital compass

the display. Next, drive in a complete circle

The digital compass must be calibrated in the

at least once at a speed of no more than

event of the following:

4 mph/7 km/h. If calibration is successful,

the "C" is replaced by the points of the

▷ The wrong compass point is displayed.

compass.

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Interior equipment

Left/right-hand steering

Ashtray

The digital compass is already set for right or

In order to empty the ashtray, remove the ash-

left-hand steering at the factory.

tray from the cup holder.

Setting the language

Cigarette lighter

Press and hold the control button for approx.

12 to 13 seconds. Briefly press the control but-

Safety information

ton again to switch between English "E" and

WARNING

German "O".

Contact with the hot heating element or

Settings are stored automatically after approxi-

the hot socket of the cigarette lighter can cause

mately 10 seconds.

burns. Flammable materials can ignite if the

cigarette lighter falls down or is held against

the respective objects. There is a risk of fire and

Sun visor

injuries. Take hold of the cigarette lighter by its

handle. Make sure that children do not use the

Glare shield

cigarette lighter and burn themselves.◀

To provide protection against glare, fold the

NOTE

sun visor down or pivot it to the side.

If metal objects fall into the socket, they

can cause a short circuit. There is a risk of dam-

Vanity mirror

age to property. Replace the cigarette lighter or

A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor be-

socket cover again after using the socket.◀

hind a cover.

When the cover is opened, the mirror lighting

Operation

switches on.

Push in the cigarette lighter.

The cigarette lighter can be re-

Ashtray/cigarette

moved as soon as it pops back

out.

lighter

Overview

Sockets

Concept

The lighter socket can be used as a socket for

electrical equipment while the ignition is

switched on or the engine is running.

General information

The total load of all sockets must not exceed

The ashtray is located in one of the frontal cup

140 watts at 12 volts.

holders, the cigarette lighter above it in the

Do not damage the socket by using non-com-

center console.

patible connectors.

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Interior equipment

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Safety information

In the rear center console

WARNING

Devices and cables in the unfolding area

of the airbags, such as portable navigation de-

vices, can hinder the unfolding of the airbag or

be thrown around in the car's interior during

unfolding. There is a risk of injury. Make sure

that devices and cables are not in the airbag's

area of unfolding.◀

NOTE

Remove the cover.

Battery chargers for the vehicle battery

can work with high voltages and currents,

In the cargo area

which means that the 12 volt on-board net-

work can be overloaded or damaged. There is a

risk of damage to property. Only connect bat-

tery chargers for the vehicle battery to the

starting aid terminals in the engine compart-

ment.◀

NOTE

If metal objects fall into the socket, they

can cause a short circuit. There is a risk of dam-

age to property. Replace the cigarette lighter or

The socket is located on the right side in the

socket cover again after using the socket.◀

cargo area.

In the front center console

USB interface/AUX-IN port

Concept

Mobile devices with USB port can be connected

to the USB interface.

A mobile audio device, for instance a MP3

player, can be connected using the AUX-IN

port.

Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.

General information

Follow the information regarding the connec-

tion of mobile devices to the USB interface in

the section on USB connections, refer to

page 38.

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In the center console

The USB interface and the AUX-IN port are lo-

cated at the front in the center console.

Under the center armrest

The USB interface is located under the center

armrest.

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Storage compartments

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Storage compartments

▷ Storage compartment in front of the cup

Vehicle features and op-

holders.

tions

▷ Clothes hooks

This chapter describes all standard, country-

▷ Storage compartments in the cargo area.

specific and optional features offered with the

▷ Storage tray in the center console.

series. It also describes features that are not

▷ Pockets on the backrests of the front seats.

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

to the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and sys-

tems. When using these functions and systems,

Glove compartment

the applicable laws and regulations must be

observed.

Safety information

WARNING

Folded open, the glove compartment

Safety information

protrudes in the car's interior. Objects in the

WARNING

glove compartment can be thrown into the

car's interior while driving, for instance in the

Loose objects or devices with a cable

event of an accident or during braking and eva-

connection to the vehicle, for instance mobile

sive maneuvers. There is a risk of injury. Always

phones, can be thrown into the car's interior

close the glove compartment immediately after

while driving, for instance in the event of an ac-

using it.◀

cident or during braking and evasive maneu-

vers. There is a risk of injury. Secure loose ob-

jects or devices with a cable connection to the

Opening

vehicle in the car's interior.◀

NOTE

Anti-slip pads such as anti-slip mats can

damage the dashboard. There is a risk of dam-

age to property. Do not use anti-slip pads.◀

Overview

Pull the handle.

The following storage compartments are avail-

able in the car's interior:

The light in the glove compartment switches

on.

▷ Glove compartment on the front passenger

side.

▷ Compartments in the doors.

Closing

▷ Storage compartment in the center arm-

Fold up the cover.

rest.

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Storage compartments

Compartments in the

doors

WARNING

Breakable objects, such as glass bottles or

glasses, can break in the event of an accident

or a braking or evasive maneuver. Broken glass

can be scattered in the car's interior. There is a

risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Do

Lower storage compartment: press button, ar-

not use any breakable objects while driving.

row 1, and fold the center armrest up, arrow 2.

Only stow breakable objects in closed storage

compartments.◀

Cup holders

Center armrest

Safety information

General information

WARNING

Two storage compartments are located in the

Unsuitable containers in the cup holder

center armrest.

and hot beverages can damage the cup holder

and increase the risk of injury in the event of an

Opening

accident. There is a risk of injury or risk of dam-

age to property. Use light-weight, unbreakable,

and sealable containers. Do not transport hot

beverages. Do not force objects into the cup

holder.◀

Front

Upper storage compartment: press button, ar-

row 1, and fold the center armrest up, arrow 2.

In the center console.

Rear

General information

The cup holder is located in the center armrest.

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hang lightweight objects, for instance clothing

articles, from the clothes hooks.◀

Pull the center armrest forward at the strap.

To open: press the button.

To close: push both covers back in, one after

the other.

Safety information

NOTE

With an open cup holder, the center arm-

rest cannot be folded back up. There is a risk of

damage to property. Press back the covers be-

fore the center armrest is folded up.◀

Clothes hooks

General information

The clothes hooks are located above the rear

doors.

Safety information

WARNING

Clothing articles on the clothes hooks can

obstruct the view while driving. There is a risk

of an accident. When suspending clothing arti-

cles from the clothes hooks, ensure that they

will not obstruct the driver's view.◀

WARNING

Improper use of the clothes hooks can

lead to a risk of objects flying about during

braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a risk

of injury and risk of damage to property. Only

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Cargo area

Cargo area

WARNING

Vehicle features and op-

Improperly stowed objects can shift and

tions

be thrown into the car's interior, for instance in

This chapter describes all standard, country-

the event of an accident or during braking and

specific and optional features offered with the

evasive maneuvers. Vehicle occupants can be

series. It also describes features that are not

hit and injured. There is a risk of injury. Stow

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

and secure objects and cargo properly.◀

to the selected options or country versions. This

NOTE

also applies to safety-related functions and sys-

tems. When using these functions and systems,

Fluids in the cargo area can cause dam-

the applicable laws and regulations must be

age. There is a risk of damage to property.

observed.

Make sure that no fluids leak in the cargo

area.◀

NOTE

Loading

The cargo floor panel is designed for a

particular maximum weight. Weight that is too

Safety information

high and that is selective can damage the cargo

WARNING

floor panel. There is a risk of damage to prop-

High gross weight can overheat the tires,

erty. Do not exceed the maximum load of the

damage them internally and cause a sudden

cargo area floor and evenly distribute the cargo

drop in tire inflation pressure. Driving charac-

across the cargo area floor.

teristics may be negatively impacted, reducing

The maximum load is 881 lbs / 440 kg.◀

lane stability, lengthening the braking distances

and changing the steering response. There is a

Steps for Determining Correct Load

risk of an accident. Pay attention to the permit-

Limit

ted load capacity of the tires and never exceed

1. Locate the statement “The combined

the permitted gross weight.◀

weight of occupants and cargo should

WARNING

never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your

vehicle’s placard.

Loose objects or devices with a cable

connection to the vehicle, for instance mobile

2. Determine the combined weight of the

phones, can be thrown into the car's interior

driver and passengers that will be riding in

while driving, for instance in the event of an ac-

your vehicle.

cident or during braking and evasive maneu-

3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver

vers. There is a risk of injury. Secure loose ob-

and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.

jects or devices with a cable connection to the

4. The resulting figure equals the available

vehicle in the car's interior.◀

amount of cargo and luggage load ca-

pacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount

equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five

150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the

amount of available cargo and luggage

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load capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400-750 (5 x

▷ Small and light cargo: secure with ratchet

150) = 650 lbs.)

straps or draw straps.

5. Determine the combined weight of luggage

▷ Larger and heavy cargo: secure with cargo

and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.

straps.

That weight may not safely exceed the

available cargo and luggage load capacity

calculated in Step 4.

Lashing eyes in the cargo

6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load

area

from your trailer will be transferred to your

vehicle. Consult this manual to determine

how this reduces the available cargo and

luggage load capacity of your vehicle.

Load

With storage compartment package: to secure

the cargo there are four lashing eyes in the

cargo area.

Attach load securing aids, such as lashing

straps, retaining straps, draw straps or cargo

nets, to the lashing eyes in the cargo area.

The maximum load is the sum of the weight of

the occupants and the cargo.

Cargo cover

The greater the weight of the occupants, the

less cargo that can be transported.

Safety information

Stowing and securing cargo

WARNING

▷ Cover sharp edges and corners on the

Loose objects or devices with a cable

cargo.

connection to the vehicle, for instance mobile

▷ Heavy cargo: stow as far forward as possi-

phones, can be thrown into the car's interior

ble, directly behind and at the bottom of

while driving, for instance in the event of an ac-

the rear passenger seat backrests.

cident or during braking and evasive maneu-

vers. There is a risk of injury. Secure loose ob-

▷ Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not

jects or devices with a cable connection to the

occupied, secure each of the outer safety

vehicle in the car's interior.◀

belts in the opposite buckle.

▷ If necessary, fold down the rear backrests

to stow cargo.

▷ Do not stack cargo above the top edge of

the backrests.

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Cargo area

Closing

Installing

NOTE

Slide the cargo cover in until it engages on both

sides with an audible click.

A cargo cover hooked in incorrectly can

cause damage. There is a risk of damage to

property. Hook the cargo cover on both sides.◀

Storage compartments in

the cargo area

Side storage compartments

Storage compartments are located on the left

and right sides.

Storage compartments in the split

doors

There are storage compartments in the split

Pull out the cargo cover, arrow 1, and hook

doors.

both sides into the brackets, arrow 2.

Multi-function hook

Opening

WARNING

WARNING

Improper use of the multi-function hooks

A cargo cover that snaps back quickly can

can lead to a risk of objects flying about during

jam body parts or cause damage. There is a risk

braking and evasive maneuvers, for example.

of injury or risk of damage to property. Do not

There is a risk of injury and risk of damage to

let the cargo cover snap back into place.◀

property. Only hang lightweight objects,

such as shopping bags, from the multi-function

Pull over the cargo cover and hook into the

hooks. Only transport heavy luggage in the

brackets on both sides.

cargo area if it has been appropriately se-

cured.◀

Removing

For storing bulky objects the cargo cover can

be removed.

A multi-function hook is available on the right

side of the cargo area.

Press the release button, arrow 1, and pull the

cargo cover out towards the rear, arrow 2.

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danger to life. If you are using the middle safety

Enlarging the cargo

belt, lock the wider rear seat backrest.◀

area

WARNING

Concept

The stability of the child restraint system

The cargo area can be enlarged as follows:

is limited or compromised with incorrect seat

adjustment or improper installation of the child

▷ The rear seat backrests can be folded

seat. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.

down.

Make sure that the child restraint system fits

▷ The rear seat backrests can be moved into

securely against the backrest. If possible, adjust

an upright loading position using the cargo

the backrest tilt for all affected backrests and

setting.

correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that seats

and backrests are securely engaged or locked.

General information

If possible, adjust the height of the head re-

The rear seat backrest is divided into two parts

straints or remove them.◀

at a ratio of 60 to 40. The left rear seat backrest

is connected to the center section.

WARNING

With through-loading system: the rear seat

Body parts can be jammed when moving

backrest is divided into three parts at a

the head restraint. There is a risk of injury.

40-20-40 ratio. The side rear seat backrests

Make sure that the area of movement is clear

and the center section can be folded down sep-

when moving the head restraint.◀

arately.

The rear seat backrests can be folded down

Folding down the rear seat backrest

from the rear.

from the rear

1. Before the rear seat backrest is folded

Safety information

down, fold in the center head restraint if

necessary.

WARNING

2. Reach into the recess and pull the rear seat

Danger of jamming with folding down the

backrest forward.

backrests. There is a risk of injury or risk of

damage to property. Make sure that the area of

movement of the rear backrest and the of the

head restraint is clear prior to folding down.◀

WARNING

If a rear seat backrest is not locked, unse-

cured cargo can be thrown into the car's inte-

rior; for instance, in the event of an accident,

braking or an evasive maneuver. There is a risk

of injury. Make sure that the rear seat backrest

is locked after folding it back.◀

Cargo position

WARNING

Concept

With a rear backrest that is not locked,

The rear seat backrests can be moved into an

the protective function of the middle safety belt

upright loading position.

is not guaranteed. There is a risk of injuries or

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Cargo area

Settings

General information

1. Release the backrest, and tilt it forward.

Follow instructions on securing cargo, refer to

page 190.

2. Fold the frame up until it engages.

Removing the cargo floor panel

1. Fold the rear part of the cargo floor panel

upward.

3. Fold back and engage the rear seat back-

rest.

Fold down the center section

2. Grasp the cargo floor panel in the rear and

1. Fold in the middle head restraint.

fold slightly upward.

2. Reach into the recess and pull the middle

section forward.

3. Pull the cargo floor panel backward from

the brackets.

Fold back the backrest

Proceed in the reverse order to reinstall the

cargo area floor.

Fold up the backrest and press it into the latch.

Make sure that the safety belt is not pinched.

Folded up position

Safety information

Variable cargo area

WARNING

floor

Improper use of the variable cargo floor

panel can lead to a danger of objects flying

Concept

about during braking and evasive maneuvers.

With the variable cargo area floor, the cargo

There is a risk of injury and risk of damage to

area can be configured corresponding to trans-

property.

port requirements.

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▷ Do not use the variable cargo floor panel to

separate the cargo area and car's interior in

the sense of a partition net.

▷ Only use the variable cargo floor panel in

the folded-up position when the backrests

are folded up and locked.

▷ Fold down the variable cargo floor panel

before driving off.

▷ Always secure cargo against shifting, using

straps, belts and lashing eyes, for in-

stance.◀

Fold up the cargo floor panel

Fold the rear part of the cargo floor panel up-

ward.

Fold up the cargo floor panel and press behind

the locks on the left and right, arrow. You've

reached the maximum cargo height.

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