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MINI Clubman (2021 year). Manual in english - page 3

Opening and closing

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Exporting is helpful when storing and re-

System limits

trieving personal settings, for instance be-

A clear assignment between the vehicle key

fore delivering the vehicle to a workshop.

and driver may not be possible in the fol-

The stored driver profiles can be taken into

lowing cases, for example.

another vehicle.

- The passenger unlocks the vehicle with

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

his or her own vehicle key, but another

1.

"My MINI"

person is driving.

- The driver unlocks the vehicle via Com-

2. "Driver profiles"

fort Access and has multiple vehicle

3. Select driver profile.

keys with him or her.

The driver profile marked with this

- The driver changes, but the vehicle is

symbol can be exported.

not locked and unlocked.

4. "Export driver profile (USB)"

- Multiple vehicle keys are located out-

Select USB storage device as needed.

side of the vehicle.

Importing driver profiles

Profiles stored on a USB storage device can

Adjusting

be imported via the USB port.

The existing settings of the active driver

General information

profile are overwritten with the settings of

Depending on the package and country ver-

the imported driver profile.

sion, various settings are available for the

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

vehicle key functions.

1.

"My MINI"

These settings are stored for the driver pro-

file, refer to page 71, currently used.

2. "Driver profiles"

3. Select the driver profile to overwrite.

Unlocking

The driver profile marked with this

symbol can be overwritten.

Doors

4. "Import driver profile (USB)"

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Select USB storage device as needed.

1.

"My MINI"

5. Select the driver profile to be imported.

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. "Doors/Key"

Displaying driver profiles during start

The driver profiles can be displayed at each

4. "Driver's door" or "All doors"

startup to select the desired profile.

5. Select the desired setting:

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

- "Driver's door only"

1.

"My MINI"

Only the driver's door and the fuel

filler flap are unlocked. Pressing

2. "Driver profiles"

again unlocks the entire vehicle.

3. "Show driver profiles at startup"

- "All doors"

The entire vehicle is unlocked.

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Opening and closing

Split doors

The most recent position is independent of

the positions saved via the seat memory.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

Automatic locking

2.

"Vehicle settings"

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

3.

"Doors/Key"

1.

"My MINI"

4.

2. "Vehicle settings"

The text next to the symbol indicates

3. "Doors/Key"

the current setting.

4. Select the desired setting:

5.

Select the desired setting:

- "Lock automatically"

- "Split Rear Doors"

The vehicle locks automatically after

Only the split doors are opened.

a while if no door is opened after un-

- "Split Rear Doors and door(s)"

locking.

The split doors are opened and the

- "Lock after starting to drive"

doors unlocked.

The vehicle locks automatically after

- "Split doors open only when the

you drive off.

vehicle has first been unlocked"

The vehicle must be unlocked before

Automatic unlocking

the split doors can be used with the

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

vehicle key.

1.

"My MINI"

- "Button lock"

It is not possible to use the split

2. "Vehicle settings"

doors via the vehicle key.

3. "Doors/Key"

Depending on the vehicle equipment and

4. "Unlock at end of trip"

country version, this setting may not be of-

After the engine is switched off by

fered.

pressing the Start/Stop button, the

locked vehicle is automatically un-

Adjusting the last seat and mirror

locked.

position

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Confirmation signals from the

1.

"My MINI"

vehicle

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

2. "Driver profiles"

3. Select driver profile.

1.

"My MINI"

The setting can be made for the

2. "Vehicle settings"

driver profile marked with this symbol.

3. "Doors/Key"

4. "Last seat position automatic"

4. Deactivate or activate the desired con-

When the vehicle is unlocked, the driver's

firmation signals.

seat and exterior mirrors resume their last

- "Flash for lock/unlock"

set positions.

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Opening and closing

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Unlocking is signaled by two flashes,

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locking by one.

- With alarm system:

"Acoustic signal for lock/unlock"

Unlocking is signaled by one honk of

the horn.

Alarm system

Indicator light in the roof fin.

General information

When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle

alarm system reacts to the following

changes:

- Unauthorized opening of a door, the

hood or the split doors.

- Movements in the car's interior.

- Changes in the vehicle tilt, for instance,

during attempts at stealing a wheel or

when towing the vehicle.

Indicator light on the interior mirror.

- Disconnected battery voltage.

- Improper use of the socket for Onboard

Diagnosis.

Switching on/off

- Locking the vehicle while a device is

The alarm system is switched on or off as

connected to the socket for the OBD On-

soon as the vehicle is locked with the vehi-

board-Diagnosis. For socket for the OBD

cle key or unlocked or locked via Comfort

Onboard Diagnosis, refer to page 271.

Access.

The alarm system signals these changes vis-

ually and acoustically:

Opening the doors with the alarm

- Acoustic alarm:

system switched on

Depending on local regulations, the

The alarm system is triggered when a door

acoustic alarm may be suppressed.

is opened if the door was unlocked using

the integrated key in the door lock.

- Visual alarm:

Switching off the alarm, refer to page 76.

By flashing of the hazard warning sys-

tem and headlights, where required.

Opening the split doors with the

Do not modify the system to ensure func-

alarm system switched on

tion of the alarm system.

The split doors can be opened even when

the alarm system is switched on.

After the split doors are closed, they are

locked and monitored again when the doors

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Opening and closing

are locked. The hazard warning system

Interior motion sensor

flashes once.

The windows and the glass sunroof must be

closed for the system to function properly.

Panic mode

You can trigger the alarm system if you find

Avoiding unintentional alarms

yourself in a dangerous situation.

- Press the button on the vehicle

General information

key and hold for at least 3 sec-

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion

onds.

sensor can trigger an alarm, although no un-

- Briefly press the button on the vehicle

authorized action occurred.

key three times in succession.

Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:

- In automatic vehicle washes.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

- In duplex garages.

Signals of the indicator lights

- During transport on trains carrying ve-

hicles, at sea or on a trailer.

-

The indicator light flashes briefly every

2 seconds:

- With animals in the vehicle.

The alarm system is switched on.

- When the vehicle is locked after start of

fueling.

-

Indicator light flashes for approx.

10 seconds, then it flashes briefly every

The tilt alarm sensor and the interior mo-

2 seconds:

tion sensor can be switched off in such sit-

uations.

Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm

sensor are not active, as doors, hood, or

split doors are not correctly closed. Cor-

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and

rectly closed access points are secured.

interior motion sensor

When the still open access points are

Press the button on the vehicle key

closed, the interior motion sensor and

within 10 seconds as soon as the

tilt alarm sensor will be switched on.

vehicle is locked.

-

The indicator light goes out after un-

The indicator light lights up for approx.

locking:

2 seconds and then continues to flash.

The vehicle has not been tampered with.

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion

-

The indicator light flashes after unlock-

sensor are switched off until the vehicle is

ing until the engine ignition is switched

locked again.

on, but no longer than approx. 5 mi-

nutes:

Switching off the alarm

An alarm has been triggered.

- Unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key.

- Unlock the vehicle with the integrated

Tilt alarm sensor

key and switch on the ignition using the

The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.

emergency detection of the vehicle key,

The alarm system responds in situations

refer to page 63.

such as attempts to steal a wheel or when

- With Comfort Access: if you have the

the vehicle is towed.

vehicle key with you, unlock the vehicle

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using the button on the driver's side or

The window opens while the switch is

passenger side door.

being held.

-

Press the switch beyond the resist-

ance point.

Power windows

The window opens automatically. Press-

ing the switch again stops the motion.

General information

Convenient opening with the vehicle key,

If an accident of a certain severity occurs,

refer to page 61.

the windows are automatically closed ex-

cept a gap.

Closing

Safety information

-

Pull the switch to the resistance

point.

Warning

The window closes while the switch is

When operating the windows, body parts

being held.

and objects can be jammed. There is a risk

of injury or risk of damage to property.

-

Pull the switch beyond the resist-

Make sure that the area of movement of

ance point.

the windows is clear during opening and

The window closes automatically if the

closing.

door is closed. Pulling the switch again

stops the motion.

Convenient closing with the vehicle key, re-

Overview

fer to page 62.

Closing via Comfort Access, refer to

page 67.

Jam protection system

Concept

The jam protection prevents objects or body

parts becoming jammed between the door

frame and window while a window is being

Power windows.

closed.

General information

Safety switch.

If resistance or a blockage is detected while

a window is being closed, the closing action

is interrupted.

Opening

The window opens slightly.

-

Press the switch to the resistance

point.

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Opening and closing

Safety information

The LED lights up if the safety function is

switched on.

Warning

Malfunction

Accessories on the windows such as an-

tennas can impact jam protection. There is

a risk of injury. Do not install accessories

General information

in the area of movement of the windows.

In certain situations a window can only be

operated to a limited extent.

- After a power failure during the opening

Closing without the jam protection

or closing process, the a window can

system

only be operated to a limited extent. The

In case of danger from the outside or if ice

system must be initialized in this case.

might prevent normal closing, proceed as

- The power window motors are equipped

follows:

with overheating protection. If a win-

dow is opened and closed several times

1.

Pull the switch past the resistance

within a short period of time, the over-

point and hold it there.

heating protection switches the motor

The window closes with limited jam pro-

off temporarily. Depending on the de-

tection. If the closing force exceeds a

gree of overheating, it may only be pos-

specific threshold, closing is inter-

sible to close the window or it may not

rupted.

be possible to operate it at all.

In this case: allow the power window

2.

Pull the switch past the resistance

motor to cool down.

point again within approx. 4 seconds

and hold it there.

Initializing the system

The window closes without jam protec-

The system can be initialized when the ve-

tion.

hicle is stationary and the engine is run-

ning.

Safety switch

During initialization, the affected window

closes without jam protection.

General information

The safety switch can be used to prevent

Warning

children, for instance from opening and

closing the rear windows using the

When operating the windows, body parts

switches in the rear.

and objects can be jammed. There is a risk

of injury or risk of damage to property.

If an accident of a certain severity occurs,

Make sure that the area of movement of

the safety function is switched off automati-

the windows is clear during opening and

cally.

closing.

Switching on/off

1. Open the affected window completely.

Press the button.

2.

Pull the switch to the resistance

point and hold.

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Opening and closing

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The window closes.

Tilting the glass sunroof

Press back the switch up to or

3.

Continue holding the switch pulled

beyond the resistance point

to the resistance point.

and release it.

The window opens and closes once or

The glass sunroof is raised.

twice after approx. 15 seconds, depend-

ing on the vehicle's equipment.

4. Release switch.

Opening glass sunroof

When the glass sunroof is closed

Panoramic glass sunroof

Press the switch back beyond

the resistance point and re-

General information

lease it twice.

In the event of a severe accident, the glass

The glass sunroof is opened.

sunroof is automatically closed.

Pressing the switch again

stops the motion.

Safety information

With the glass sunroof completely

Warning

raised

Body parts can be jammed when operating

- Slide switch back to the re-

the glass sunroof. There is a risk of injury.

sistance point and hold.

Make sure that the area of movement of

The glass sunroof is

the glass sunroof is clear during opening

opened as long as the

and closing.

switch is pressed.

- Press the switch back beyond the resist-

Overview

ance point and release it.

The glass sunroof is opened.

Pressing the switch again stops the mo-

tion.

Comfort position

In some models, the wind noises in the car's

interior are lowest when the glass sunroof

is not fully open. In these models, the auto-

matic function initially only opens the glass

sunroof up to this comfort position.

Pressing the switch again opens the glass

sunroof fully.

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Opening and closing

Closing glass sunroof

Closing without the jam protection

system

With the glass sunroof open

If there is an external danger, proceed as

- Slide switch forward to the

follows:

resistance point and hold.

The glass sunroof is closed

as long as the switch is

pressed and stops in the

raised position.

- Press the switch forward beyond the re-

1. Push the switch forward past the resist-

sistance point and release it.

ance point and hold it.

The glass sunroof is closed and stops in

The glass sunroof closes with limited

the raised position.

jam protection. If the closing force ex-

Pressing the switch again stops the mo-

ceeds a specific threshold, closing is in-

tion.

terrupted.

- Press the switch forward beyond the re-

2. Push the switch forward again past the

sistance point and release it twice.

resistance point and hold until the glass

sunroof closes without jam protection.

The glass sunroof is closed.

Make sure that the closing area is clear.

Pressing the switch again stops the mo-

tion.

Initializing after a power

interruption

With the glass sunroof completely

raised

After a power failure during the opening or

closing process, the glass sunroof can only

Press the switch forward be-

be operated to a limited extent. The system

yond the resistance point and

must be initialized in this case. MINI rec-

release it.

ommends having this work performed only

The glass sunroof is closed.

by a dealer's service center or another quali-

fied service center or repair shop.

Jam protection system

Concept

The jam protection prevents objects or body

parts from becoming jammed between the

roof and glass sunroof while the glass sun-

roof is closing.

General information

If resistance or a blockage is detected while

the glass sunroof is being closed, the clos-

ing action is interrupted.

The glass sunroof opens slightly.

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Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel

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Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel

Vehicle features and options

Warning

With a backrest inclined too far to the

This chapter describes all standard, country-

rear, the efficacy of the safety belt can no

specific and optional features offered with

longer be ensured. There is a risk of slid-

the series. It also describes features and

ing under the safety belt in an accident.

functions that are not necessarily available

There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.

in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op-

Adjust the seat prior to starting the trip.

tions or country versions. This also applies

Adjust the backrest so that it is in the

to safety-related functions and systems.

most upright position as possible and do

When using these functions and systems,

not adjust again while driving.

the applicable laws and regulations must be

observed.

Warning

Sitting safely

There is a risk of jamming when moving

the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk

An ideal seating position that meets the

of damage to property. Make sure that the

needs of the occupants can make a vital

area of movement of the seat is clear prior

contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.

to any adjustment.

In the event of an accident, the correct seat-

ing position plays an important role. Follow

Manually adjustable seats

the information in the following chapters:

- Seats, refer to page 81.

Overview

- Safety belts, refer to page 84.

- Head restraints, refer to page 86.

- Airbags, refer to page 148.

Front seats

Safety information

1

Forward/backward

Warning

2

Thigh support

Seat adjustments while driving can lead to

3

Height

unexpected movements of the seat. Vehi-

cle control could be lost. There is a risk of

4

Backrest tilt

accident. Only adjust the seat on the driv-

er's side when the vehicle is stationary.

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Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel

Forward/backward

Lumbar support

The curvature of the seat backrest can be

adjusted in a way that it supports the lum-

bar region of the spine. The lower back and

the spine are supported for upright posture.

Pull the lever and slide the seat in the de-

sired direction.

After releasing the lever, move the seat for-

ward or back slightly making sure it en-

gages properly.

Turn the wheel in order to increase or de-

crease the curvature.

Height

Electrically adjustable seats

General information

The seat setting for the driver's seat is

stored for the profile currently used. When

the vehicle is unlocked via the vehicle key,

the position is automatically retrieved if the

function, refer to page 74, is activated for

this purpose.

The current seat position can be stored us-

Pull the lever up or press it down as often as

ing the memory function, refer to page 88.

needed to reach the desired height.

Overview

Backrest tilt

1

Memory function

Pull the lever, and apply your weight to the

2

Lumbar support

backrest or lift it off, as necessary.

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Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel

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3

Backrest tilt

Backrest tilt

4

Forward/backward, height, seat tilt

Forward/backward

Move switch forward or backward.

Lumbar support

Push switch forward or backward.

Concept

The curvature of the seat backrest can be

Height

adjusted in a way that it supports the lum-

bar region of the spine. The lower back and

the spine are supported for upright posture.

Adjusting

- Press the front/rear sec-

tion of the button:

The curvature is in-

creased/decreased.

- Press the upper/lower sec-

Push switch up or down.

tion of the button:

The curvature is shifted

Seat tilt

up/down.

Move switch up or down.

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CONTROLS

Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel

Thigh support

Switching off

Press and hold the button until the

LEDs go out.

Safety belts

Number of safety belts and safety

belt buckles

Pull the lever at the front of the seat and ad-

The vehicle is fitted with five safety belts to

just the thigh support.

ensure occupant safety. However, they can

only offer protection when adjusted cor-

rectly.

Front seat heating

The two outer safety belt buckles of the rear

seat are intended for the persons sitting on

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the left and right.

The center safety belt buckle of the rear

seat is intended for the person sitting in the

middle.

General information

Always make sure that safety belts are be-

ing worn by all occupants before driving off.

Although airbags enhance safety by provid-

ing added protection, they are not a substi-

Seat heating

tute for safety belts.

The upper shoulder strap's anchorage point

will be correct for adult seat occupants of

Switching on

every build if the seat is correctly adjusted.

Press the button once for each tem-

perature level.

Safety information

The maximum temperature is reached when

three LEDs are lit.

Warning

If the trip is continued within approx.

Use of a safety belt to buckle more than

15 minutes after a stop, seat heating is acti-

one person will potentially defeat the abil-

vated automatically with the temperature

ity of the safety belt to serve its protective

selected last.

function. There is a risk of injuries or dan-

When GREEN Mode is activated, refer to

ger to life. Do not allow more than one per-

page 230, the heating output is reduced.

son to wear a single safety belt. Infants

and children are not allowed on an occu-

pant's lap, but must be transported and se-

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Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel

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cured in designated child restraint sys-

Correct use of safety belts

tems.

- Wear the safety belt twist-free and tight

to your body over your lap and should-

ers.

Warning

- Wear the safety belt deep on your hips

The efficacy of safety gear, including

over your lap. The safety belt may not

safety belts, can be limited or lost when

press on your stomach.

safety belts are fastened incorrectly. An

- Do not rub the safety belt against sharp

incorrectly fastened safety belt can cause

edges, or guide it or jam it in across

additional injuries, for instance in the

hard or fragile objects.

event of an accident, braking or evasive

- Avoid thick clothing.

maneuvers. There is a risk of injuries or

danger to life. Make sure that all occu-

- Re-tighten the safety belt frequently up-

pants are wearing safety belts correctly.

ward around your upper body.

Buckling the safety belt

Warning

1. Guide the safety belt slowly over

With a rear backrest that is not locked, the

shoulder and hip to put it on.

protective function of the middle safety

2. Insert the tongue plate into the safety

belt is not guaranteed. There is a risk of

belt buckle. The safety belt buckle must

injuries or danger to life. If you are using

engage audibly.

the middle safety belt, lock the wider rear

seat backrest.

Warning

The efficacy of safety gear, including

safety belts, may not be fully functional or

fail in the following situations:

- The safety belts or safety belt buckles

are damaged, soiled, or changed in

any other way.

Unbuckling the safety belt

- Belt tensioners or belt retractors

1. Hold the safety belt firmly.

were modified.

2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.

Safety belts can be imperceptibly damaged

3. Guide the safety belt back into its roll-

in the event of an accident. There is a risk

up mechanism.

of injuries or danger to life. Do not modify

safety belts, safety belt buckles, belt ten-

sioners, belt retractors or belt anchors and

keep them clean. Have the safety belts

checked after an accident at the dealer’s

service center or another qualified service

center or repair shop.

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Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel

Safety belt reminder for driver's

Warning

seat and front passenger seat

Objects on the head restraint reduce the

Display in the instrument cluster

protective effect in the head and neck

area. There is a risk of injury.

The indicator light lights up and a

- Do not use seat or head restraint cov-

signal sounds. Make sure that the

ers.

safety belts are positioned correctly.

The safety belt reminder can also be acti-

- Do not hang objects, for instance

vated if objects are placed on the front pas-

clothes hangers, directly on the head

senger seat.

restraint.

- Only use accessories that have been

determined to be safe for attachment

to a head restraint.

Front head restraints

- Do not use any accessories, for in-

stance pillows, while driving.

Safety information

Adjusting the height: John Cooper

Warning

Works sport seat

A missing protective effect due to re-

The height of the head restraints cannot be

moved or not correctly adjusted head re-

set.

straints can cause injuries in the head and

neck area. There is a risk of injury.

Adjusting the height

- Before driving, install the removed

head restraints on the occupied seats.

- Adjust the head restraint so its center

supports the back of the head at as

close to eye level as possible.

- Adjust the distance so that the head

restraint is as close as possible to the

back of the head. Adjust the distance

via the backrest tilt as needed.

- To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and

Warning

push the head restraint down.

Body parts can be jammed when moving

- To raise: push the head restraint up.

the head restraint. There is a risk of injury.

After setting the height, make sure that the

Make sure that the area of movement is

head restraint engages correctly.

clear when moving the head restraint.

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sport seat

The head restraints cannot be removed.

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Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel

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Removing

Warning

Only remove the head restraint if no one

will be sitting in the seat in question.

Body parts can be jammed when moving

the head restraint. There is a risk of injury.

Make sure that the area of movement is

clear when moving the head restraint.

Warning

Objects on the head restraint reduce the

protective effect in the head and neck

area. There is a risk of injury.

- Do not use seat or head restraint cov-

1. If necessary, fold the rear seat backrest

ers.

forward.

- Do not hang objects, for instance

2. Pull head restraint up as far as possible.

clothes hangers, directly on the head

3. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the

restraint.

head restraint out completely.

- Only use accessories that have been

determined to be safe for attachment

Installing

to a head restraint.

Proceed in the reverse order to install the

- Do not use any accessories, for in-

head restraint.

stance pillows, while driving.

Rear head restraints

Adjusting the height

Safety information

Warning

A missing protective effect due to re-

moved or not correctly adjusted head re-

straints can cause injuries in the head and

neck area. There is a risk of injury.

- Before driving, install the removed

- To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and

head restraints on the occupied seats.

push the head restraint down.

- Adjust the head restraint so its center

- To raise: push the head restraint up.

supports the back of the head at as

After setting the height, make sure that the

close to eye level as possible.

head restraint engages correctly.

- Adjust the distance so that the head

restraint is as close as possible to the

back of the head. Adjust the distance

via the backrest tilt as needed.

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Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel

Fold down

Memory function

Concept

The following settings can be stored and, if

necessary, retrieved using the memory

function:

- Seat position.

- Exterior mirror position.

- Height of the Head-up Display.

- To fold down: press the button, arrow 1,

and press down the head restraint, ar-

General information

row 2.

Different settings can be assigned to two

- Forward: fold the head restraint toward

memory locations.

the front as far as it will go. Make sure

The adjustment of the lumbar support is not

that the head restraint engages cor-

stored.

rectly.

Safety information

Removing

Only remove the head restraint if no one

Warning

will be sitting in the seat in question.

There is a risk of jamming when moving

the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk

of damage to property. Make sure that the

area of movement of the seat is clear prior

to any adjustment.

Warning

Using the memory function while driving

can lead to unexpected movements of the

1. Fold down the rear seat backrest, refer

seat. Vehicle control could be lost. There is

to page 221, in question.

a risk of accident. Only retrieve the mem-

ory function when the vehicle is station-

2. Pull head restraint up against the resist-

ary.

ance.

3. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the

head restraint out completely.

Installing

Proceed in the reverse order to install the

head restraint.

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Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel

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Overview

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors

General information

The mirror on the front passenger side is

more curved than the driver's side mirror.

The mirror setting is stored for the driver

profile currently in use. When the vehicle is

unlocked via the vehicle key, the position is

automatically retrieved if the function, refer

Storing

to page 74, is activated for this purpose.

1. Switch on the ignition.

The current exterior mirror position can be

2. Set the desired position.

stored using the memory function, refer to

page 88.

3.

Press the button. The LED in the

button lights up.

Safety information

4. Press the desired button 1 or 2 while the

LED is lit. The LED goes out.

Warning

Objects reflected in the mirror are closer

Calling up settings

than they appear. The distance to the traf-

The stored position is called up automati-

fic behind could be incorrectly estimated,

cally.

for instance while changing lanes. There is

Press the desired button 1 or 2.

a risk of accident. Estimate the distance to

the traffic behind by looking over your

The procedure stops when a seat adjust-

shoulder.

ment switch or one of the memory buttons

is pressed.

Once underway, adjustment of the seat po-

Overview

sition on the driver's side is disabled after a

short while.

Call up deactivated

After a brief period, calling up stored seat

positions is deactivated to save battery

power.

To reactivate calling up of a seat position:

- Open or close the door or split doors.

- Press a button on the vehicle key.

1

Adjusting

– Press the Start/Stop button.

2

Selecting a mirror, Automatic Curb Mon-

itor

3

Folding in and out

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Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel

Selecting a mirror

Automatic dimming feature

To change over to the other mirror:

The exterior mirror on the driver's side is

automatically dimmed. Photocells in the

Slide the switch.

car's interior mirror, refer to page 91, are

used to control this.

Adjusting electrically

Automatic Curb Monitor, exterior

Press the button.

mirror

The mirror movement follows the

button movement.

Concept

If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass

Malfunction

on the front passenger side is tilted down-

In case of an electrical malfunction, adjust

ward. This improves your view of the curb

the mirror by pressing the edges of the mir-

and other formatting issue - low-lying ob-

ror glass.

stacles when parking, for instance.

Folding in and out

Activating

1.

slide the switch to the driver's

NOTICE

side mirror position.

Depending on the vehicle width, the vehi-

2. Engage selector lever position R.

cle can be damaged in vehicle washes.

There is a risk of damage to property. Be-

Deactivating

fore washing, fold in the mirrors by hand

or with the button.

Slide the switch to the passenger's side mir-

ror position.

Press the button.

Interior mirror, manually dimmable

Folding is only possible up to a speed of ap-

Flip lever

prox. 15 mph/20 km/h.

Folding the mirrors in and out is helpful in

the following situations:

- In vehicle washes.

- On narrow roads.

Mirrors that were folded in are folded out

automatically at a speed of approx.

25 mph/40 km/h.

Automatic heating

To reduce the blinding effect of the interior

Both exterior mirrors are automatically

mirror, flip the lever forward.

heated as needed and when the ignition is

switched on.

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Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel

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Turn knob

Steering wheel

Safety information

Warning

Steering wheel adjustments while driving

can lead to unexpected steering wheel

movements. Vehicle control could be lost.

There is a risk of accident. Adjustng the

steering wheel while the vehicle is sta-

Turn the knob to reduce the blinding effect

tionary only.

by the interior mirror.

Interior mirror, automatic dimming

Adjusting

feature

Overview

1. Fold the lever down.

2. Move the steering wheel to the prefer-

red height and angle to suit your seating

Photocells are used for control:

position.

- In the mirror glass.

3. Fold the lever back up.

- On the back of the mirror.

Functional requirements

- Keep the photocells clean.

- Do not cover the area between the inte-

rior mirror and the windshield.

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Transporting children safely

Transporting children safely

Vehicle features and options

Warning

A heated vehicle may result in death to

This chapter describes all standard, country-

persons, especially children, or animals.

specific and optional features offered with

There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.

the series. It also describes features and

Do not leave persons, especially children,

functions that are not necessarily available

or animals unattended in the vehicle.

in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op-

tions or country versions. This also applies

to safety-related functions and systems.

When using these functions and systems,

Warning

the applicable laws and regulations must be

Exposure to intense sunlight can cause

observed.

child restraint systems and their compo-

nents to become very hot. Persons may

sustain burn injuries when touching the

The right place for children

hot components. There is a risk of injury.

Do not expose the child restraint system to

direct sunlight or cover where necessary.

Safety information

If necessary, let the child restraint system

cool down before transporting a child. Do

Warning

not leave children unattended in the vehi-

Unattended children or animals in the ve-

cle.

hicle can cause the vehicle to move and

endanger themselves and traffic, for in-

Always transport children in the

stance due to the following actions:

rear seat

- Pressing the Start/Stop button.

- Releasing the parking brake.

General information

- Opening and closing the doors or

Accident research shows that the safest

windows.

place for children is in the rear seat.

- Engaging selector lever position N.

Transport children younger than 13 years of

- Using vehicle equipment.

age or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm only in the

There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do

rear seat in suitable child restraint systems

not leave children or animals unattended

designed for the age, weight and size of the

in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key with

child. Children 13 years of age or older must

you when exiting and lock the vehicle.

wear a safety belt as soon as a suitable child

restraint system can no longer be used due

to their age, weight, or size.

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Safety information

Warning

The stability of the child restraint system

Warning

is limited or compromised with incorrect

The safety belt cannot be fastened cor-

seat adjustment or improper installation of

rectly on children shorter than 5 ft,

the child seat. There is a risk of injuries or

150 cm without suitable additional child

danger to life. Make sure that the child re-

restraint systems. The efficacy of safety

straint system fits securely against the

gear, including safety belts, can be limited

backrest. If possible, adjust the backrest

or lost when safety belts are fastened in-

tilt for all affected backrests and correctly

correctly. An incorrectly fastened safety

adjust the seats. Make sure that seats and

belt can cause additional injuries, for in-

backrests are securely engaged or locked.

stance in the event of an accident, braking

If possible, adjust the height of the head

or evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of in-

restraints or remove them.

juries or danger to life. Secure children

shorter than 5 ft, 150 cm using suitable

child restraint systems.

Installing child restraint sys-

Children on the front passenger

tems

seat

General information

General information

Pay attention to the specifications of the

Before using a child restraint system on the

child restraint system manufacturer when

front passenger seat, ensure that the front,

selecting, installing, and using child re-

knee, and side airbags on the front passen-

straint systems.

ger side are deactivated. For automatic de-

activation of front-seat passenger airbags,

Safety information

refer to page 150.

Warning

Safety information

The protective effect of child restraint sys-

tems and their fastening systems which

Warning

have been damaged or exposed to an acci-

Active front-seat passenger airbags can in-

dent can be limited or lost. A child cannot

jure a child in a child restraint system

be properly restrained in the event of an

when the airbags are activated. There is a

accident, braking or evasive maneuvers.

risk of injury. Make sure that the front-

There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.

seat passenger airbags are deactivated and

Do not use child restraint systems which

that the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indica-

have been damaged or exposed to an acci-

tor light lights up.

dent.

If a child restraint system and its fasten-

ing system has been damaged or exposed

to an accident, have these systems

checked and replaced by the dealer's serv-

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ice center or another qualified service cen-

and to offer optimal protection in the event

ter or repair shop.

of an accident.

If the upper anchorage of the safety belt is

located in front of the belt guide of the child

Warning

seat, move the front passenger seat care-

fully forward until the best possible belt

The stability of the child restraint system

guide position is reached.

is limited or compromised with incorrect

seat adjustment or improper installation of

the child seat. There is a risk of injuries or

Child seat security

danger to life. Make sure that the child re-

straint 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

restraints or remove them.

On the front passenger seat

The rear safety belts and the front passen-

ger safety belt can be permanently locked to

Deactivating airbags

fasten child restraint systems.

Locking the safety belt

Warning

Active front-seat passenger airbags can in-

1. Pull out the belt strap completely.

jure a child in a child restraint system

2. Secure the child restraint system with

when the airbags are activated. There is a

the safety belt.

risk of injury. Make sure that the front-

3. Allow the belt strap to be pulled in and

seat passenger airbags are deactivated and

pull it tight against the child restraint

that the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indica-

system. The safety belt is locked.

tor light lights up.

Unlocking the safety belt

Before installing a child restraint system in

the front passenger seat, make sure that the

1. Unbuckle the safety belt buckle.

front, knee and side airbags on the front

2. Remove the child restraint system.

passenger side are deactivated.

3. Allow the belt strap to be pulled in com-

Deactivate the front-seat passenger airbags

pletely.

automatically, refer to page 150.

Seat position and height

Before installing a child restraint system,

move the front passenger seat as far back as

possible and adjust its height to the highest

and thus best possible position for the belt

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Child restraint systems with tether

Routing the retaining strap

strap

Safety information

Warning

If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly

used for the child restraint system, the

protective effect can be reduced. There is

a risk of injury. Make sure that the upper

retaining strap does not run over sharp

1

Direction of travel

edges and is not twisted as it passes the

2

Head restraint

upper anchor.

3

Hook for upper retaining strap

4

Anchor

5

Seat backrest

Warning

6

Upper retaining strap

If the rear backrest is not locked, the pro-

tective effect of the child restraint system

is limited or there is none. In certain situa-

Attaching the upper retaining strap to

tions, for instance braking maneuvers or

the anchor

in case of an accident, the rear backrest

1. Raise the head restraint, if needed.

can fold forward. There is a risk of injuries

or danger to life. Make sure that the rear

2. On the rear seat: Guide the upper retain-

backrests are locked.

ing strap between or along both sides of

the supports of the head restraint to the

anchor.

NOTICE

3. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to

the anchor on the rear seat.

The anchors for the upper retaining straps

of child restraint systems are only pro-

4. Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it

vided for these retaining straps. When

down.

other objects are mounted, the anchors

can be damaged. There is a risk of damage

to property. Only mount child restraint

systems to the upper anchors.

Anchors

The respective symbol shows the an-

chor for the upper retaining strap.

Seats with an upper top tether are

marked with this symbol. It can be found on

the rear seat backrest or the rear window

shelf.

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Locking the doors and win-

dows

Doors

Push the locking lever on the rear doors up.

The door can now be opened from the out-

side only.

Safety switch for the rear

Press the button on the driver's

door if children are being trans-

ported in the rear.

This locks various functions so that they

cannot be operated from the rear: safety

switch, refer to page 78.

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Driving

Driving

To save battery power when the engine is

Vehicle features and options

off, switch off the ignition and any unneces-

sary electronic systems/power consumers.

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with

Ignition off

the series. It also describes features and

functions that are not necessarily available

Manual transmission: press the Start/Stop

in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op-

button again without stepping on the clutch

tions or country versions. This also applies

pedal.

to safety-related functions and systems.

Steptronic transmission: shift to selector

When using these functions and systems,

lever position P, press the Start/Stop button

the applicable laws and regulations must be

again without stepping on the brake.

observed.

All indicator lights in the instrument cluster

go out.

To save battery power when the engine is

Start/Stop button

off, switch off the ignition and any unneces-

sary electronic systems/power consumers.

Concept

Safety measures

Pressing the Start/Stop button

switches the ignition on or off

The ignition is switched off automatically in

and starts the engine.

the following situations while the vehicle is

stationary and the engine is off:

Steptronic transmission: the

engine starts in selector lever

-

When locking the vehicle, even if the

position P or N with the brake pedal pressed

low beams are switched on.

when you press the Start/Stop button.

-

Shortly before the battery is discharged

Manual transmission: the engine starts with

completely, so that the engine can still

the clutch pedal pressed when the Start/

be started. This function is only availa-

Stop button is pressed.

ble when the low beams are switched

off.

-

When opening or closing the driver

Ignition on

door, if the driver's safety belt is un-

Manual transmission: press the Start/Stop

buckled and the low beams are switched

button without stepping on the clutch

off.

pedal.

-

While the driver's safety belt is unbuck-

Steptronic transmission: press the Start/

led with driver's door open and low

Stop button, but do not press on the brake

beams off.

pedal at the same time.

-

When the front doors are opened if

All vehicle systems are ready for operation.

there is no other person sitting in the

Most of the indicator/warning lights in the

front seats.

instrument cluster light up for a varied

length of time.

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– The low beams switch to parking lights

– Shortly before the battery is discharged

after some minutes of no use.

completely, so that the engine can still

be started.

Steptronic transmission with a tap-operated

selector lever, refer to page 115: when

switching off the ignition, the selector lever

position P is engaged automatically if the

Starting the engine

selector lever position R, D or M/S is en-

gaged.

Safety information

Radio-ready state

DANGER

General information

If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventila-

tion is insufficient, harmful exhaust gases

In the radio-ready state, certain power con-

can enter into the vehicle. The exhaust

sumers remain ready for operation.

gases contain pollutants which are color-

less and odorless. In enclosed areas, ex-

Activating

haust gases can also accumulate outside of

With the engine running, press the Start/

the vehicle. There is danger to life. Keep

Stop button.

the exhaust pipe free and ensure sufficient

If the engine is not running and the ignition

ventilation.

is switched on: the system automatically ac-

tivates radio-ready state when the door is

opened if the lights are switched off or the

Warning

daytime running lights are switched on.

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move

Radio-ready state remains active if, for in-

and possibly roll away. There is a risk of

stance the ignition is automatically

accident. Before exiting, secure the vehi-

switched off for the following reasons:

cle against rolling.

- Opening or closing the driver's door.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is se-

- Unfastening of the driver's safety belt.

cured against rolling away, follow the fol-

- When automatically switching from low

lowing:

beams to parking lights.

- Set the parking brake.

- On uphill grades or on a downhill

Switching off automatically

slope, turn the front wheels in the di-

The radio-ready state is switched off auto-

rection of the curb.

matically in the following situations:

- On uphill grades or on a downhill

- If the driver's or front passenger door is

slope, also secure the vehicle, for in-

opened when exiting the vehicle, with

stance with a wheel chock.

the engine switched off manually.

- If the ignition is switched off manually

with the Start/Stop button.

NOTICE

- After approx. 8 minutes.

In the case of repeated starting attempts

or repeated starting in quick succession,

- When the vehicle is locked using the

the fuel is not burned or is inadequately

central locking system.

burned. The catalytic converter can over-

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Steptronic transmission

Engine stop

Switching off the engine

Functional requirements

1. When the vehicle is stationary, apply

The engine is switched off automatically

the parking brake.

during a stop under the following condi-

tions:

2. Engage selector lever position P.

Manual transmission:

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

- Neutral is engaged and the clutch pedal

The engine is switched off.

is not pressed.

The radio-ready state is switched on.

- The driver's safety belt is buckled or the

driver's door is closed.

Manual transmission

Steptronic transmission:

Switching off the engine

- The selector lever is in selector lever po-

sition D.

1. With the vehicle at a standstill, press

- The brake pedal remains depressed

the Start/Stop button.

while the vehicle is stopped.

The engine is switched off.

- The driver's safety belt is buckled or the

The radio-ready state is switched on.

driver's door is closed.

2. Shift into first gear or reverse.

In order to be able to release the brake

3. Set the parking brake.

pedal, engage the selector lever in position

P. The engine remains off.

To continue driving depress the brake

Auto Start/Stop function

pedal. When a gear is engaged, the engine

starts automatically.

Concept

The air flow from the air conditioner is re-

duced when the engine is switched off.

The Auto Start/Stop function helps save

fuel. The system switches off the engine

Displays in the instrument cluster

during a stop, for instance in traffic conges-

tion or at traffic lights. The ignition remains

Instrument cluster without enhanced

switched on. The engine starts automati-

features: display

cally for driving off.

After each engine start using the Start/Stop

The display indicates that the

button, the Auto Start/Stop function is

Auto Start/Stop function is

ready and is activated at speeds faster than

ready for an Automatic engine

about 3 mph/5 km/h.

start.

Depending on the selected driving mode, re-

fer to page 171, the system is automatically

The display indicates that the

activated or deactivated.

conditions for an automatic

engine stop have not been

met.

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tomatically. A message appears on the

2. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition

Control Display, depending on the situa-

is switched off. The Auto Start/Stop

tion.

function is deactivated.

- When a situation is detected in which

3. Set the parking brake.

the vehicle needs to drive off immedi-

Manual transmission:

ately, the engine is started automati-

cally.

1. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition

is switched off. The Auto Start/Stop

The function may be restricted if the navi-

function is deactivated.

gation data is invalid, outdated or not avail-

able, for example.

2. Shift into first gear or reverse.

3. Set the parking brake.

Switching the system on/off

Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.

Using the button

Automatic deactivation

In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop

function is deactivated automatically for

safety reasons, for instance if no driver is

detected.

Malfunction

The Auto Start/Stop function no longer

switches off the engine automatically. A

Check Control message is displayed. It is

Press the button.

possible to continue driving. Have the sys-

tem checked by a dealer's service center or

another qualified service center or repair

-

LED comes on: auto Start/Stop function

shop.

is deactivated.

The engine is started during an auto-

matic engine stop.

Parking brake

The engine can only be stopped or

started via the Start/Stop button.

Concept

-

LED goes out: auto Start/Stop function

is activated.

The parking brake is used to prevent the ve-

hicle from rolling when it is parked.

Switching off the vehicle during an

automatic engine stop

Safety information

During an automatic engine stop, the vehi-

cle can be switched off permanently, for in-

Warning

stance when leaving it.

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move

Steptronic transmission:

and possibly roll away. There is a risk of

accident. Before exiting, secure the vehi-

1. Engage selector lever position P.

cle against rolling.

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Driving

In order to ensure that the vehicle is se-

Setting

cured against rolling away, follow the fol-

lowing:

With a stationary vehicle

- Set the parking brake.

Pull the switch.

- On uphill grades or on a downhill

The LED lights up.

slope, turn the front wheels in the di-

rection of the curb.

The indicator light lights up red. The

- On uphill grades or on a downhill

parking brake is set.

slope, also secure the vehicle, for in-

stance with a wheel chock.

Depending on the stopping situation, the

parking brake is engaged automatically.

Steptronic transmission: in some parking

Warning

situations, the parking brake is automati-

Unattended children or animals in the ve-

cally engaged, when selector lever posi-

hicle can cause the vehicle to move and

tion P is engaged. In these cases, the park-

endanger themselves and traffic, for in-

ing brake is released automatically when

stance due to the following actions:

you leave the selector lever position P.

- Pressing the Start/Stop button.

While driving

- Releasing the parking brake.

To use as emergency brake while driving:

- Opening and closing the doors or

windows.

Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle

brakes hard while the switch is being

- Engaging selector lever position N.

pulled.

- Using vehicle equipment.

The indicator light lights up red, a

There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do

signal sounds and the brake lights

not leave children or animals unattended

light up.

in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key with

A Check Control message is displayed.

you when exiting and lock the vehicle.

If the vehicle is decelerated to a complete

stop, the parking brake is engaged.

Overview

Releasing

Releasing manually

1. Switch on the ignition.

2.

Manual transmission: press the

switch while the brake pedal is pressed.

Steptronic transmission: press the

switch while the brake is pressed or se-

Parking brake

lector lever position P is set.

The LED and indicator light go out.

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The parking brake is released.

2.

Press the switch while stepping on

the brake pedal or selector lever posi-

Automatic release in cars with

tion P is set.

Steptronic transmission

It may take several seconds for the brake to

For automatic release, step on the accelera-

be reactivated. Some mechanical sounds as-

tor pedal.

sociated with this process are normal.

The LED and indicator light go out.

The indicator light in the instrument

The parking brake is automatically released

cluster goes out as soon as the park-

when you step on the accelerator under the

ing brake is ready for operation.

following conditions:

- Engine on.

- Drive mode engaged.

Turn signal, high beams, head-

- Driver buckled in and doors closed.

light flasher

Automatic release in cars with manual

transmission

Turn signal

Drive off as usual. The parking brake disen-

Using turn signals

gages when the clutch pedal is released.

The LED and indicator light go out.

Under the following conditions, the parking

brake is automatically released:

- Engine on.

- Gear engaged.

- Driver buckled in and doors closed.

- Engine power is sufficient to drive off.

Malfunction

Press the lever past the resistance point.

If the parking brake fails or malfunctions,

Canada: the lever returns into its starting

secure the vehicle against rolling before ex-

position after actuation. To switch off man-

iting.

ually, slightly tap the lever to the resistance

point.

A Check Control message is displayed.

Secure the vehicle against rolling away, for

instance with a wheel chock, after exiting

Triple turn signal activation

the vehicle.

Lightly tap the lever up or down.

The triple turn signal duration can be ad-

After a power failure

justed.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Re-activating the parking brake

1.

"My MINI"

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. "Vehicle settings"

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3. "Lighting"

Safety information

4. "Exterior lighting"

5. "One-touch turn signal"

Warning

6. Select the desired setting.

If the wipers start moving in the folded

away state, body parts can be jammed or

Settings are stored for the profile currently

damage may occur to parts of the vehicle.

used.

There is a risk of injury or risk of damage

to property. Make sure that the vehicle is

Signaling briefly

switched off when the wipers are in the

Press the lever to the resistance point and

folded away state and the wipers are

hold it there for as long as you want the

folded in when switching on.

turn signal to flash.

Malfunction

NOTICE

Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator

If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,

light indicates that a turn signal bulb has

the wiper blades can be torn off and the

failed.

wiper motor can overheat when switching

on. There is a risk of damage to property.

High beams, headlight flasher

Defrost the windshield prior to switching

Push the lever forward or pull it backward.

the wipers on.

Switching on

- High beams on, arrow 1.

The high beams light up when the low

beams are switched on.

Press the lever up until the desired position

- High beams off/headlight flasher, ar-

is reached.

row 2.

- Resting position of the wipers, posi-

tion 0.

- Intermittent operation or rain sensor,

Wiper system

position 1.

- Normal wiper speed, position 2.

General information

- Fast wiper speed, position 3.

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.

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