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MINI Hardtop 4 Door (2018 year). Manual - part 10

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Climate control

the vehicle battery. The system will be

available again after the engine is started or

after a short trip.

▷ Make sure that the vehicle's date and time

are set correctly.

▷ Open the vents to allow air to flow out.

Switching on/off directly

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"Settings"

2. "Climate"

3. "Activate comf. ventilation"

The symbol on the automatic climate con-

trol flashes if the system is switched on.

Preselecting the activation time

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"Settings"

2. "Climate"

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

4. Set the desired time.

Activating the activation time

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"Settings"

2. "Climate"

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

The symbol on the automatic climate con-

trol lights up when the activation 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

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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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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Safety information

In the cargo area

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

The socket is located on the right side in the

Battery chargers for the vehicle battery

cargo area.

can work with high voltages and currents,

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-

USB interface/AUX-IN port

tery chargers for the vehicle battery to the

starting aid terminals in the engine compart-

Concept

ment.◀

Mobile devices with USB port can be connected

to the USB interface.

NOTE

A mobile audio device, for instance a MP3

If metal objects fall into the socket, they

player, can be connected using the AUX-IN

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

port.

age to property. Replace the cigarette lighter or

socket cover again after using the socket.◀

General information

The following devices can be connected:

In the center console

▷ Mobile phones supported by the USB inter-

face.

▷ Audio devices with USB port, for instance

MP3 player.

▷ USB storage devices.

Common file systems are supported. FAT32

and exFAT are the recommended formats.

Information about suitable USB storage devices

can be found at www.miniusa.com/connectiv-

Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.

ity.

The following applications are possible:

▷ Exporting and importing driver profiles, re-

fer to page 46.

▷ Playing music files via USB audio.

▷ Adding music files to the music collection

and storing the music collection.

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▷ Playing videos via USB video.

▷ Depending on how the USB storage device

is being used, settings may be required on

▷ Loading of software updates.

the USB storage device, refer to the owner's

manual of the device.

Overview

Not compatible USB media:

▷

USB hard drives.

▷

USB hubs.

▷

USB memory card readers with multiple in-

serts.

▷

HFS-formatted USB media.

▷

MTP devices.

▷

Devices such as fans or lamps.

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

cated in the center console.

Connecting an external device

Follow the following when connecting:

▷

Do not use force when plugging the con-

nector into the USB interface.

▷

Use a flexible adapter cable.

▷

Protect the USB storage device against me-

chanical damage.

▷

Due to the large number of USB media

available on the market, it cannot be guar-

anteed that every device is operable on the

vehicle.

▷

Do not expose USB media to extreme envi-

ronmental conditions, such as very high

temperatures; refer to the owner's manual

of the device.

▷

Due to the many different compression

techniques, proper playback of the media

stored on the USB storage device cannot be

guaranteed in all cases.

▷

A connected USB storage device will be

supplied with charging current via the USB

interface if the device supports this.

▷

To ensure proper transmission of the stored

data, do not charge a USB storage device

via the onboard socket, when it is con-

nected to the USB interface.

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Storage compartments

Storage compartments

▷ Storage compartment in front of the cup

Vehicle features and op-

holders.

tions

▷ Clothes hooks

This chapter describes all standard, country-

▷ Storage tray in the center console.

specific and optional features offered with the

▷ Pockets on the backrests of the front seats.

series. It also describes features that are not

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

to the selected options or country versions. This

Glove compartment

also applies to safety-related functions and sys-

tems. When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be

Safety information

observed.

WARNING

Folded open, the glove compartment

protrudes in the car's interior. Objects in the

Safety information

glove compartment can be thrown into the

car's interior while driving, for instance in the

WARNING

event of an accident or during braking and eva-

Loose objects or devices with a cable

sive maneuvers. There is a risk of injury. Always

connection to the vehicle, for instance mobile

close the glove compartment immediately after

phones, can be thrown into the car's interior

using it.◀

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

cident or during braking and evasive maneu-

Opening

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

jects or devices with a cable connection to the

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 light in the glove compartment switches

The following storage compartments are avail-

on.

able in the car's interior:

▷ Glove compartment on the front passenger

side.

Closing

▷ Compartments in the doors.

Fold up the cover.

▷ Storage compartment in the center arm-

rest.

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Adjusting the height

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

not use any breakable objects while driving.

Only stow breakable objects in closed storage

Press button, arrow 1, and swing center arm-

compartments.◀

rest upward or downward into the desired

height, arrow 2.

Center armrest

Cup holders

General information

The center armrest contains a storage compart-

Safety information

ment.

WARNING

Opening

Unsuitable containers in the cup holder

and hot beverages can damage the cup holder

and increase the risk of injury in the event of an

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

Press button, arrow 1, and open center armrest

upward, arrow 2.

In the center console.

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Storage compartments

Rear

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

hang lightweight objects, for instance clothing

articles, from the clothes hooks.◀

For 3-door models: in front of the rear seats

and in the side armrests.

For 5-door models: in front of the rear seats.

Clothes hooks

General information

3-door model: The clothes hooks are located

above the side windows in the rear.

5-door model: 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.◀

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Cargo area

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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.◀

Loading

Steps for Determining Correct Load

Limit

Safety information

1.

Locate the statement “The combined

weight of occupants and cargo should

WARNING

never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your

High gross weight can overheat the tires,

vehicle’s placard.

damage them internally and cause a sudden

2.

Determine the combined weight of the

drop in tire inflation pressure. Driving charac-

driver and passengers that will be riding in

teristics may be negatively impacted, reducing

your vehicle.

lane stability, lengthening the braking distances

and changing the steering response. There is a

3.

Subtract the combined weight of the driver

risk of an accident. Pay attention to the permit-

and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.

ted load capacity of the tires and never exceed

4.

The resulting figure equals the available

the permitted gross weight.◀

amount of cargo and luggage load ca-

pacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount

WARNING

equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five

Loose objects or devices with a cable

150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the

connection to the vehicle, for instance mobile

amount of available cargo and luggage

phones, can be thrown into the car's interior

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

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

150) = 650 lbs.)

cident or during braking and evasive maneu-

5.

Determine the combined weight of luggage

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

and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.

jects or devices with a cable connection to the

That weight may not safely exceed the

vehicle in the car's interior.◀

available cargo and luggage load capacity

calculated in Step 4.

6.

If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load

from your trailer will be transferred to your

vehicle. Consult this manual to determine

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Cargo area

how this reduces the available cargo and

▷ Do not stack cargo above the top edge of

luggage load capacity of your vehicle.

the backrests.

▷ Small and light cargo: secure with ratchet

Load

straps or draw straps.

▷ Larger and heavy cargo: secure with cargo

On 3-door models

straps.

Lashing eyes in the cargo

area

On 5-door models

Without storage compartment package: to se-

cure the cargo there are two lashing eyes, ar-

row 1, in the cargo area.

With storage compartment package: to secure

the cargo there are six lashing eyes, arrows 1

and 2, in the cargo area.

The maximum load is the sum of the weight of

Attach load securing aids, such as lashing

the occupants and the cargo.

straps, retaining straps, draw straps or cargo

The greater the weight of the occupants, the

nets, to the lashing eyes in the cargo area.

less cargo that can be transported.

Stowing and securing cargo

Cargo cover

▷ Cover sharp edges and corners on the

cargo.

General information

▷ Heavy cargo: stow as far forward as possi-

When the tailgate is opened, the cargo cover is

ble, directly behind and at the bottom of

raised.

the rear passenger seat backrests.

▷ Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not

Safety information

occupied, secure each of the outer safety

WARNING

belts in the opposite buckle.

Loose objects or devices with a cable

▷ If necessary, fold down the rear backrests

connection to the vehicle, for instance mobile

to stow cargo.

phones, can be thrown into the car's interior

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

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cident or during braking and evasive maneu-

Storage space under

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

cargo floor panel

jects or devices with a cable connection to the

vehicle in the car's interior.◀

Removing

For storing bulky objects the cargo cover can

be removed.

1. Detach the left and right retaining straps at

the tailgate.

2. Pull the cargo cover out of the brackets on

the left and right.

Located under the cargo floor panel on the

right side is a trough for the onboard vehicle

tool kit.

Fold the right side of the cargo floor panel up-

ward to remove the onboard vehicle tool kit.

Enlarging the cargo

area

Installing

Concept

1.

Slide the cargo cover forward horizontally

The cargo area can be enlarged as follows:

into the two side brackets until it audibly

▷ The rear seat backrests can be folded

engages.

down.

2.

Attach the left and right retaining straps at

▷ The rear seat backrests can be moved into

the tailgate.

an upright loading position using the cargo

setting.

General information

The rear seat backrest is divided into two parts

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

is connected to the center section.

The rear seat backrests can be folded down

from the rear.

Safety information

WARNING

Danger of jamming with folding down the

backrests. There is a risk of injury or risk of

damage to property. Make sure that the area of

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movement of the rear backrest and the of the

2. Pull the lever up, arrow 1, and fold the rear

head restraint is clear prior to folding down.◀

seat backrest forward, arrow 2.

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.◀

WARNING

With a rear backrest that is not locked,

Cargo position

the protective function of the middle safety belt

is not guaranteed. There is a risk of injuries or

Concept

danger to life. If you are using the middle safety

belt, lock the wider rear seat backrest.◀

The rear seat backrests can be moved into an

upright loading position.

WARNING

The stability of the child restraint system

Settings

is limited or compromised with incorrect seat

1. Release the backrest, and tilt it forward.

adjustment or improper installation of the child

2. Fold the frame up until it engages.

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

Make sure that the child restraint system fits

securely against the backrest. If possible, adjust

the backrest tilt for all affected backrests and

correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that seats

and backrests are securely engaged or locked.

If possible, adjust the height of the head re-

straints or remove them.◀

WARNING

Body parts can be jammed when moving

3. Fold back and engage the rear seat back-

the head restraint. There is a risk of injury.

rest.

Make sure that the area of movement is clear

when moving the head restraint.◀

Fold back the backrest

Fold up the backrest and press it into the latch.

Folding down the rear seat backrest

Make sure that the safety belt is not pinched.

from the rear

1. Before the rear seat backrest is folded

down, hook the corresponding safety belt

into the belt buckle on the side.

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Lower position

Variable cargo area

floor

Concept

With the variable cargo area floor, the cargo

area can be configured corresponding to trans-

port requirements.

General information

Follow instructions on securing cargo, refer to

▷ Larger objects can be transported.

page 175.

▷ Space for smaller objects remains between

the fixed and variable cargo area floor.

Removing the cargo floor panel

Folded up position

Safety information

WARNING

Improper use of the variable cargo floor

panel can lead to a danger of objects flying

about during braking and evasive maneuvers.

There is a risk of injury and risk of damage to

On 5-door models: To change the position of

property.

the cargo floor panel, first fold up the rear part

▷ Do not use the variable cargo floor panel to

of the cargo floor panel.

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.◀

Grasp the cargo floor panel in the rear and fold

slightly upward. Next, pull it backward from the

supports.

The cargo floor panel can be removed from the

cargo area above the tail lights.

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Cargo area

Fold up the cargo floor panel

Fold up the cargo floor panel in the lower posi-

tion and push it behind the locks, arrow.

You've reached the maximum cargo height.

Upper position

▷ With the backrests folded down, a long, flat

loading surface is produced.

▷ For 3-door models:

Maximum load in this position:

330 lbs/150 kg.

▷ For 5-door models:

Maximum load in this position:

441 lbs/200 kg.

▷ Space for objects remains between the

fixed and variable cargo area floor.

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