MINI John Cooper Works Gp (2021 year). Manual in english — page 3

CONTROLS

Opening and closing

– The driver changes, but the vehicle is

The text next to the symbol indicates

not locked and unlocked.

the current setting.

- Multiple vehicle keys are located out-

5. Select the desired setting:

side of the vehicle.

- "Tailgate"

Only the tailgate is unlocked.

- "Tailgate and door(s)"

Adjusting

The tailgate and the doors are un-

locked.

General information

- "Tailgate opens after unlocking"

Depending on the package and country ver-

The vehicle must be unlocked before

sion, various settings are available for the

the tailgate can be used with the ve-

vehicle key functions.

hicle key.

These settings are stored for the driver pro-

- "Button lock"

file, refer to page 71, currently used.

It is not possible to use the tailgate

Unlocking

via the vehicle key.

Depending on the vehicle equipment and

Doors

country version, this setting may not be of-

fered.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

"My MINI"

Automatic locking

2. "Vehicle settings"

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

3. "Doors/Key"

"My MINI"

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

2. "Vehicle settings"

5. Select the desired setting:

3. "Doors/Key"

- "Driver's door only"

4. Select the desired setting:

Only the driver's door and the fuel

- "Lock automatically"

filler flap are unlocked. Pressing

The vehicle locks automatically after

again unlocks the entire vehicle.

a while if no door is opened after un-

- "All doors"

locking.

The entire vehicle is unlocked.

- "Lock after starting to drive"

The vehicle locks automatically after

Tailgate

you drive off.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

"My MINI"

Automatic unlocking

2. "Vehicle settings"

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

3. "Doors/Key"

"My MINI"

2. "Vehicle settings"

Opening and closing

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3. "Doors/Key"

- Locking the vehicle while a device is

connected to the socket for the OBD On-

4. "Unlock at end of trip"

board-Diagnosis. For socket for the OBD

After the engine is switched off by

Onboard Diagnosis, refer to page 282.

pressing the Start/Stop button, the

The alarm system signals these changes vis-

locked vehicle is automatically un-

ually and acoustically:

locked.

- Acoustic alarm:

Confirmation signals from the

Depending on local regulations, the

vehicle

acoustic alarm may be suppressed.

- Visual alarm:

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

By flashing of the hazard warning sys-

"My MINI"

tem and headlights, where required.

2. "Vehicle settings"

Do not modify the system to ensure func-

3. "Doors/Key"

tion of the alarm system.

4. Deactivate or activate the desired con-

firmation signals.

Overview

- "Flash for lock/unlock"

Unlocking is signaled by two flashes,

locking by one.

- With alarm system:

"Acoustic signal for lock/unlock"

Unlocking is signaled by one honk of

the horn.

Indicator light on the interior mirror.

Alarm system

Switching on/off

General information

The alarm system is switched on or off as

When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle

soon as the vehicle is locked with the vehi-

alarm system reacts to the following

cle key or unlocked or locked via Comfort

changes:

Access.

- Unauthorized opening of a door, the

hood or the tailgate.

Opening the doors with the alarm

- Movements in the car's interior.

system switched on

- Changes in the vehicle tilt, for instance,

The alarm system is triggered when a door

during attempts at stealing a wheel or

is opened if the door was unlocked using

when towing the vehicle.

the integrated key in the door lock.

- Disconnected battery voltage.

Switching off the alarm, refer to page 77.

- Improper use of the socket for Onboard

Diagnosis.

CONTROLS

Opening and closing

Opening the tailgate with the alarm

Tilt alarm sensor

system switched on

The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.

The tailgate can be opened even when the

The alarm system responds in situations

alarm system is switched on.

such as attempts to steal a wheel or when

After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and

the vehicle is towed.

monitored again provided the doors are

locked. The hazard warning system flashes

Interior motion sensor

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.

General information

- Press the button on the vehicle

key and hold for at least 3 sec-

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion

onds.

sensor can trigger an alarm, although no un-

authorized action occurred.

- Briefly press the button on the vehicle

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 light

- 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

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and

tailgate are not correctly closed. Cor-

interior motion sensor

rectly closed access points are secured.

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

sensor are switched off until the vehicle is

The indicator light flashes after unlock-

locked again.

ing until the engine ignition is switched

on, but no longer than approx. 5 mi-

nutes:

An alarm has been triggered.

Opening and closing

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Switching off the alarm

Power windows

- Unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key.

- Unlock the vehicle with the integrated

On 5-door models

key and switch on the ignition using the

emergency detection of the vehicle key,

refer to page 65.

- With Comfort Access: if you have the

vehicle key with you, unlock the vehicle

using the button on the driver's side or

passenger side door.

Power windows

General information

If an accident of a certain severity occurs,

Safety switch

the windows are automatically closed ex-

cept a gap.

Opening

Safety information

Press the switch to the resistance

point.

Warning

The window opens 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.

Press the switch beyond the resist-

Make sure that the area of movement of

ance point.

the windows is clear during opening and

The window opens automatically. Press-

closing.

ing the switch again stops the motion.

Convenient opening with the vehicle key,

Overview

refer to page 63.

On 3-door models

Closing

Pull the switch to the resistance

point.

The window closes while the switch is

being held.

Pull the switch beyond the resist-

ance point.

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Opening and closing

The window closes automatically if the

Pull the switch past the resistance

door is closed. Pulling the switch again

point again within approx. 4 seconds

stops the motion.

and hold it there.

Convenient closing with the vehicle key, re-

The window closes without jam protec-

fer to page 64.

tion.

Closing via Comfort Access, refer to

page 69.

On 5-door models: safety switch

Jam protection system

General information

The safety switch can be used to prevent

Concept

children, for instance from opening and

The jam protection prevents objects or body

closing the rear windows using the

parts becoming jammed between the door

switches in the rear.

frame and window while a window is being

If an accident of a certain severity occurs,

closed.

the safety function is switched off automati-

cally.

General information

If resistance or a blockage is detected while

Switching on/off

a window is being closed, the closing action

is interrupted.

Press the button.

The window opens slightly.

The LED lights up if the safety func-

tion is switched on.

Safety information

Malfunction

Warning

General information

Accessories on the windows such as an-

tennas can impact jam protection. There is

In certain situations a window can only be

a risk of injury. Do not install accessories

operated to a limited extent.

in the area of movement of the windows.

- After a power failure during the opening

or closing process, the a window can

only be operated to a limited extent. The

Closing without the jam protection

system must be initialized in this case.

system

- The power window motors are equipped

In case of danger from the outside or if ice

with overheating protection. If a win-

might prevent normal closing, proceed as

dow is opened and closed several times

follows:

within a short period of time, the over-

heating protection switches the motor

Pull the switch past the resistance

off temporarily. Depending on the de-

point and hold it there.

gree of overheating, it may only be pos-

sible to close the window or it may not

The window closes with limited jam pro-

be possible to operate it at all.

tection. If the closing force exceeds a

specific threshold, closing is inter-

In this case: allow the power window

rupted.

motor to cool down.

Opening and closing

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Initializing the system

Safety information

The system can be initialized when the ve-

hicle is stationary and the engine is run-

Warning

ning.

Body parts can be jammed when operating

During initialization, the affected window

the glass sunroof. There is a risk of injury.

closes without jam protection.

Make sure that the area of movement of

the glass sunroof is clear during opening

Warning

and closing.

When operating the windows, body parts

and objects can be jammed. There is a risk

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of injury or risk of damage to property.

Make sure that the area of movement of

the windows is clear during opening and

closing.

1. Open the affected window completely.

Pull the switch to the resistance

point and hold.

The window closes.

Continue holding the switch pulled

Tilting the glass sunroof

to the resistance point.

Press back the switch up to or

The window opens and closes once or

beyond the resistance point

twice after approx. 15 seconds, depend-

and release it.

ing on the vehicle's equipment.

The glass sunroof is raised.

4. Release switch.

Opening glass sunroof

Panoramic glass sunroof

When the glass sunroof is closed

General information

Press the switch back beyond

In the event of a severe accident, the glass

the resistance point and re-

sunroof is automatically closed.

lease it twice.

The glass sunroof is opened.

Pressing the switch again

stops the motion.

CONTROLS

Opening and closing

With the glass sunroof completely

Pressing the switch again stops the mo-

raised

tion.

- Slide switch back to the re-

With the glass sunroof completely

sistance point and hold.

raised

The glass sunroof is

opened as long as the

Press the switch forward be-

switch is pressed.

yond the resistance point and

release it.

- Press the switch back beyond the resist-

ance point and release it.

The glass sunroof is closed.

The glass sunroof is opened.

Pressing the switch again stops the mo-

Jam protection system

tion.

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Comfort position

The jam protection prevents objects or body

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

parts from becoming jammed between the

interior are lowest when the glass sunroof

roof and glass sunroof while the glass sun-

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

roof is closing.

matic function initially only opens the glass

sunroof up to this comfort position.

General information

Pressing the switch again opens the glass

If resistance or a blockage is detected while

sunroof fully.

the glass sunroof is being closed, the clos-

ing action is interrupted.

Closing glass sunroof

The glass sunroof opens slightly.

With the glass sunroof open

Closing without the jam protection

- Slide switch forward to the

system

resistance point and hold.

If there is an external danger, proceed as

The glass sunroof is closed

follows:

as long as the switch is

pressed and stops in the

raised position.

- Press the switch forward beyond the re-

sistance point and release it.

The glass sunroof is closed and stops in

1. Push the switch forward past the resist-

the raised position.

ance point and hold it.

Pressing the switch again stops the mo-

The glass sunroof closes with limited

tion.

jam protection. If the closing force ex-

- Press the switch forward beyond the re-

ceeds a specific threshold, closing is in-

sistance point and release it twice.

terrupted.

The glass sunroof is closed.

2. Push the switch forward again past the

resistance point and hold until the glass

Opening and closing

CONTROLS

sunroof closes without jam protection.

Make sure that the closing area is clear.

Initializing after a power

interruption

After a power failure during the opening or

closing process, the glass sunroof can only

be operated to a limited extent. The system

must be initialized in this case. MINI rec-

ommends having this work performed only

by a dealer's service center or another quali-

fied service center or repair shop.

CONTROLS

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

Adjusting seats

the information in the following chapters:

- Seats, refer to page 82.

Overview

- Safety belts, refer to page 84.

- Head restraints, refer to page 86.

- Airbags, refer to page 150.

Front seats

Safety information

Forward/backward

Warning

Thigh support

Seat adjustments while driving can lead to

Height

unexpected movements of the seat. Vehi-

cle control could be lost. There is a risk of

Backrest tilt

accident. Only adjust the seat on the driv-

er's side when the vehicle is stationary.

Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel

CONTROLS

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

Thigh support

Pull the lever up or press it down as often as

needed to reach the desired height.

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

just the thigh support.

Backrest tilt

In 3-door models: entering the rear

Safety information

Warning

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

Pull the lever, and apply your weight to the

to any adjustment.

backrest or lift it off, as necessary.

CONTROLS

Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel

Front seat heating

Warning

Unexpected movements of the rear seat

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backrest while driving may occur if the

rear seat backrest is unlocked. Vehicle

control could be lost. There is a risk of in-

jury. Fold back and lock the rear seat back-

rests before driving.

Fold the seat backrest forward

1. Pull lever up to the stop.

Seat heating

Switching on

Press the button once for each tem-

perature level.

The maximum temperature is reached when

three LEDs are lit.

2. Fold the seat backrest forward.

If the trip is continued within approx.

15 minutes after a stop, seat heating is acti-

3. Push the seat forward.

vated automatically with the temperature

selected last.

Original position

When GREEN Mode is activated, refer to

The driver's seat features a mechanical

page 237, the heating output is reduced.

memory function for forward/back and

backrest adjustment.

Switching off

1. Push the seat back into the original po-

sition.

Press and hold the button until the

LEDs go out.

2. Fold back the backrest to lock the seat.

If the backrest is folded back when the seat

is not yet in the original position, the seat

engages in the current position. In this

Safety belts

case, manually adjust longitudinal direction,

refer to page 83.

Number of safety belts and safety

belt buckles

The vehicle is fitted with four or five safety

belts to ensure occupants' safety. However,

they can only offer protection when ad-

justed correctly.

Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel

CONTROLS

The two outer safety belt buckles of the rear

danger to life. Make sure that all occu-

seat are intended for the persons sitting on

pants are wearing safety belts correctly.

the left and right.

The center safety belt buckle of the rear

seat is intended for the person sitting in the

Warning

middle.

With a rear backrest that is not locked, the

protective function of the middle safety

General information

belt is not guaranteed. There is a risk of

Always make sure that safety belts are be-

injuries or danger to life. If you are using

ing worn by all occupants before driving off.

the middle safety belt, lock the wider rear

Although airbags enhance safety by provid-

seat backrest.

ing added protection, they are not a substi-

tute for safety belts.

If needed, disengage the safety belt in the

Warning

rear from the belt buckle on the side.

The efficacy of safety gear, including

The upper shoulder strap's anchorage point

safety belts, may not be fully functional or

will be correct for adult seat occupants of

fail in the following situations:

every build if the seat is correctly adjusted.

- The safety belts or safety belt buckles

are damaged, soiled, or changed in

Safety information

any other way.

- Belt tensioners or belt retractors

Warning

were modified.

Use of a safety belt to buckle more than

Safety belts can be imperceptibly damaged

one person will potentially defeat the abil-

in the event of an accident. There is a risk

ity of the safety belt to serve its protective

of injuries or danger to life. Do not modify

function. There is a risk of injuries or dan-

safety belts, safety belt buckles, belt ten-

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

sioners, belt retractors or belt anchors and

son to wear a single safety belt. Infants

keep them clean. Have the safety belts

and children are not allowed on an occu-

checked after an accident at the dealer’s

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

service center or another qualified service

cured in designated child restraint sys-

center or repair shop.

tems.

Correct use of safety belts

- Wear the safety belt twist-free and tight

Warning

to your body over your lap and should-

The efficacy of safety gear, including

ers.

safety belts, can be limited or lost when

- Wear the safety belt deep on your hips

safety belts are fastened incorrectly. An

over your lap. The safety belt may not

incorrectly fastened safety belt can cause

press on your stomach.

additional injuries, for instance in the

event of an accident, braking or evasive

- Do not rub the safety belt against sharp

maneuvers. There is a risk of injuries or

edges, or guide it or jam it in across

hard or fragile objects.

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Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel

– Avoid thick clothing.

Front head restraints

– Re-tighten the safety belt frequently up-

ward around your upper body.

Safety information

Buckling the safety belt

Warning

1. Guide the safety belt slowly over

shoulder and hip to put it on.

A missing protective effect due to re-

moved or not correctly adjusted head re-

2. Insert the tongue plate into the safety

straints can cause injuries in the head and

belt buckle. The safety belt buckle must

neck area. There is a risk of injury.

engage audibly.

- 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.

Unbuckling the safety belt

Warning

1. Hold the safety belt firmly.

Body parts can be jammed when moving

2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.

the head restraint. There is a risk of injury.

Make sure that the area of movement is

3. Guide the safety belt back into its roll-

clear when moving the head restraint.

up mechanism.

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.

- Do not use any accessories, for in-

stance pillows, while driving.

Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel

CONTROLS

Adjusting the height: John Cooper

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

head restraint out completely.

Works sport seat

The height of the head restraints cannot be

Installing

set.

Proceed in the reverse order to install the

head restraint.

Adjusting the height

Rear head restraints

Safety information

Warning

A missing protective effect due to re-

moved or not correctly adjusted head re-

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

straints can cause injuries in the head and

push the head restraint down.

neck area. There is a risk of injury.

- To raise: push the head restraint up.

- Before driving, install the removed

After setting the height, make sure that the

head restraints on the occupied seats.

head restraint engages correctly.

- Adjust the head restraint so its center

supports the back of the head at as

close to eye level as possible.

Removing: John Cooper Works

- Adjust the distance so that the head

sport seat

restraint is as close as possible to the

The head restraints cannot be removed.

back of the head. Adjust the distance

via the backrest tilt as needed.

Removing

Only remove the head restraint if no one

will be sitting in the seat in question.

Warning

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

1. If necessary, fold the rear seat backrest

area. There is a risk of injury.

forward.

- Do not use seat or head restraint cov-

2. Pull head restraint up as far as possible.

ers.

CONTROLS

Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel

– Do not hang objects, for instance

that the head restraint engages cor-

clothes hangers, directly on the head

rectly.

restraint.

- Only use accessories that have been

Removing

determined to be safe for attachment

Only remove the head restraint if no one

to a head restraint.

will be sitting in the seat in question.

- Do not use any accessories, for in-

stance pillows, while driving.

Adjusting the height

1. Fold down the rear seat backrest, refer

to page 226, in question.

2. Pull head restraint up against the resist-

ance.

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

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

push the head restraint down.

head restraint out completely.

- To raise: push the head restraint up.

After setting the height, make sure that the

Installing

head restraint engages correctly.

Proceed in the reverse order to install the

head restraint.

Fold down

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors

General information

The mirror on the front passenger side is

more curved than the driver's side mirror.

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

and press down the head restraint, ar-

row 2.

- Forward: fold the head restraint toward

the front as far as it will go. Make sure

Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel

CONTROLS

Safety information

Folding in and out

Warning

NOTICE

Objects reflected in the mirror are closer

Depending on the vehicle width, the vehi-

than they appear. The distance to the traf-

cle can be damaged in vehicle washes.

fic behind could be incorrectly estimated,

There is a risk of damage to property. Be-

for instance while changing lanes. There is

fore washing, fold in the mirrors by hand

a risk of accident. Estimate the distance to

or with the button.

the traffic behind by looking over your

shoulder.

Press the button.

Folding is only possible up to a speed of ap-

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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.

Adjusting

Automatic heating

Selecting a mirror, Automatic Curb Mon-

Both exterior mirrors are automatically

itor

heated as needed and when the ignition is

switched on.

Folding in and out

Automatic dimming feature

Selecting a mirror

The exterior mirror on the driver's side is

To change over to the other mirror:

automatically dimmed. Photocells in the

car's interior mirror, refer to page 90, are

Slide the switch.

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

on the front passenger side is tilted down-

Malfunction

ward. This improves your view of the curb

In case of an electrical malfunction, adjust

and other formatting issue - low-lying ob-

the mirror by pressing the edges of the mir-

stacles when parking, for instance.

ror glass.

CONTROLS

Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel

Activating

Interior mirror, automatic dimming

feature

slide the switch to the driver's

side mirror position.

Overview

2. Engage selector lever position R.

Deactivating

Slide the switch to the passenger's side mir-

ror position.

Interior mirror, manually dimmable

Flip lever

Photocells are used for control:

- In the mirror glass.

- 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.

To reduce the blinding effect of the interior

mirror, flip the lever forward.

Steering wheel

Turn knob

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-

tionary only.

Turn the knob to reduce the blinding effect

by the interior mirror.

Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel

CONTROLS

Adjusting

1. Fold the lever down.

2. Move the steering wheel to the prefer-

red height and angle to suit your seating

position.

3. Fold the lever back up.

CONTROLS

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.

Transporting children safely

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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

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-

In order to facilitate the installation of a

activation of front-seat passenger airbags,

back-facing child restraint system in the

refer to page 152.

rear:

Move the front passenger seat as far up as

Safety information

possible before folding down the backrest.

Warning

Safety information

Active front-seat passenger airbags can in-

jure a child in a child restraint system

Warning

when the airbags are activated. There is a

The protective effect of child restraint sys-

risk of injury. Make sure that the front-

tems and their fastening systems which

seat passenger airbags are deactivated and

have been damaged or exposed to an acci-

that the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indica-

dent can be limited or lost. A child cannot

tor light lights up.

be properly restrained in the event of an

accident, braking or evasive maneuvers.

There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.

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Transporting children safely

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-

Before installing a child restraint system in

ing system has been damaged or exposed

the front passenger seat, make sure that the

to an accident, have these systems

front, knee and side airbags on the front

checked and replaced by the dealer's serv-

passenger side are deactivated.

ice center or another qualified service cen-

Deactivate the front-seat passenger airbags

ter or repair shop.

automatically, refer to page 152.

Seat position and height

Warning

Before installing a child restraint system,

The stability of the child restraint system

move the front passenger seat as far back as

is limited or compromised with incorrect

possible and adjust its height to the highest

seat adjustment or improper installation of

and thus best possible position for the belt

the child seat. There is a risk of injuries or

and to offer optimal protection in the event

danger to life. Make sure that the child re-

of an accident.

straint system fits securely against the

If the upper anchorage of the safety belt is

backrest. If possible, adjust the backrest

located in front of the belt guide of the child

tilt for all affected backrests and correctly

seat, move the front passenger seat care-

adjust the seats. Make sure that seats and

fully forward until the best possible belt

backrests are securely engaged or locked.

guide position is reached.

If possible, adjust the height of the head

restraints or remove them.

Child seat security

On the rear seats

In order to facilitate the installation of a

back-facing child restraint system:

Move the front passenger seat as far up as

possible before folding down the backrest.

On the front passenger seat

The rear safety belts and the front passen-

Deactivating airbags

ger safety belt can be permanently locked to

fasten child restraint systems.

Warning

John Cooper Works GP:

Active front-seat passenger airbags can in-

jure a child in a child restraint system

when the airbags are activated. There is a

risk of injury. Make sure that the front-

seat passenger airbags are deactivated and

Transporting children safely

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Mounts for the lower LATCH

anchors

The lower anchors may be used to attach

the CRS to the vehicle seat up to a com-

bined child and CRS weight of 65 lbs/30 kg

when the child is restrained by the internal

harnesses.

Safety information

The front passenger safety belt can be per-

manently locked to fasten child restraint

systems.

Warning

If the LATCH child restraint fixing sys-

tems are not correctly engaged, the protec-

Locking the safety belt

tive effect of the LATCH child restraint

1. Pull out the belt strap completely.

fixing system can be limited. There is a

2. Secure the child restraint system with

risk of injuries or danger to life. Make sure

the safety belt.

that the lower anchors are securely en-

gaged and that the LATCH child restraint

3. Allow the belt strap to be pulled in and

fixing system fits securely against the

pull it tight against the child restraint

backrest.

system. The safety belt is locked.

Unlocking the safety belt

Position

1. Unbuckle the safety belt buckle.

Symbol

Meaning

2. Remove the child restraint system.

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

The corresponding symbol

pletely.

shows the mounts for the

lower LATCH anchors.

Seats equipped with lower

LATCH child restraint fixing

anchors are marked with a

pair, (2), of LATCH symbols.

system

For vehicles equipped with

a middle seat:

General information

It is not recommended to

LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil-

use the inner lower anchors

dren.

of standard outer LATCH

Pay attention to the operating and safety in-

positions to fasten a child

formation from the child restraint system

restraint system on the

manufacturer when installing and using

middle seat. Use the vehicle

LATCH child restraint fixing systems.

safety belt instead for the

middle seat.

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Transporting children safely

Before installing LATCH child

NOTICE

restraint fixing systems

The anchors for the upper retaining straps

Pull the safety belt away from the area of

of child restraint systems are only pro-

the child restraint system.

vided for these retaining straps. When

other objects are mounted, the anchors

Assembly of LATCH child restraint

can be damaged. There is a risk of damage

fixing systems

to property. Only mount child restraint

1. Install child restraint system, see manu-

systems to the upper anchors.

facturer's information.

2. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are

Anchors

properly engaged.

The respective symbol shows the an-

Child restraint systems with tether

chor for the upper retaining strap.

Seats with an upper top tether are

strap

marked with this symbol. It can be found on

the rear seat backrest or the rear window

Safety information

shelf.

Warning

John Cooper Works GP:

If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly

The anchor for the upper retaining

used for the child restraint system, the

strap is marked with a top tether

protective effect can be reduced. There is

symbol. It is located in the cargo

a risk of injury. Make sure that the upper

area on the passenger's side below the tail-

retaining strap does not run over sharp

gate.

edges and is not twisted as it passes the

upper anchor.

Routing the retaining strap

Warning

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-

tions, for instance braking maneuvers or

in case of an accident, the rear backrest

can fold forward. There is a risk of injuries

or danger to life. Make sure that the rear

backrests are locked.

Direction of travel

Head restraint

Hook for upper retaining strap

Anchor

Seat backrest

Upper retaining strap

Transporting children safely

CONTROLS

Attaching the upper retaining strap to

ON 5-door models: Locking

the anchor

the doors and windows

1. Raise the head restraint, if needed.

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

Doors

ing strap between or along both sides of

the supports of the head restraint to the

anchor.

3. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to

the anchor on the rear seat.

4. Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it

down.

John Cooper Works GP: guiding the

retaining strap

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

Direction of travel

cannot be operated from the rear: safety

Head restraint

switch, refer to page 78.

Hook for upper retaining strap

Anchor

Cargo floor panel

Seat backrest

Upper retaining strap

John Cooper Works GP: attaching the

upper retaining strap to the anchor

1. Guide the upper retaining strap cen-

tered over the head restraint.

2. Attach the upper retaining strap with

the hook at the anchor in the trunk.

3. Pull the retaining strap taut.

CONTROLS

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.

Driving

CONTROLS

– 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 114: 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-

CONTROLS

Driving

heat. There is a risk of damage to property.

Engine stop

Avoid repeated starting in quick succes-

sion.

Safety information

Gasoline engine

Warning

Depending on the motorization, the full

Unattended children or animals in the ve-

drive power may not be available for ap-

hicle can cause the vehicle to move and

proximately 30 seconds after starting the

endanger themselves and traffic, for in-

engine. In this case, the vehicle will not ac-

stance due to the following actions:

celerate as usual.

- Pressing the Start/Stop button.

- Releasing the parking brake.

Steptronic transmission

- Opening and closing the doors or

Starting the engine

windows.

1. Depress the brake pedal.

- Engaging selector lever position N.

- Using vehicle equipment.

2. Engage selector lever position P or N.

There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

not leave children or animals unattended

The ignition is activated automatically for a

in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key with

brief time and is stopped as soon as the en-

you when exiting and lock the vehicle.

gine starts.

Manual transmission

Warning

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move

Starting the engine

and possibly roll away. There is a risk of

1. Depress the brake pedal.

accident. Before exiting, secure the vehi-

2. Press on the clutch pedal and shift to

cle against rolling.

neutral.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is se-

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

cured against rolling away, follow the fol-

lowing:

The ignition is activated automatically for a

brief time and is stopped as soon as the en-

- Set the parking brake.

gine starts.

- On uphill grades or on a downhill

slope, turn the front wheels in the di-

rection of the curb.

- On uphill grades or on a downhill

slope, also secure the vehicle, for in-

stance with a wheel chock.

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Driving

CONTROLS

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 176, 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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CONTROLS

Driving

Instrument cluster with enhanced

- Manual transmission: clutch pedal is

features: display

pressed.

The display indicates that the

- Steptronic transmission: by releasing

Auto Start/Stop function is

the brake pedal.

ready for an Automatic engine

After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.

start.

Safety mode

The display indicates that the

After the engine switches off automatically,

conditions for an automatic

it will not start again automatically if any

engine stop have not been

one of the following conditions are met:

met.

- The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and

the driver's door is open.

- The hood was unlocked.

Functional limitations

Some indicator lights light up for a varied

The engine is not switched off automatically

length of time.

in the following situations:

The engine can only be started via the

External temperature too low.

Start/Stop button.

–

The external temperature is high and au-

tomatic climate control is running.

Functional limitations

The car's interior has not yet been

Even if driving off was not intended, the de-

heated or cooled to the required level.

activated engine starts up automatically in

the following situations:

The engine is not yet at operating tem-

perature.

Excessive warming of the car's interior

when the air conditioning is switched

The wheels are at a sharp angle or the

on.

steering wheel is being turned.

When the steering wheel is turned.

After driving in reverse.

–

Steptronic transmission: change from

–

Fogging of the windows when the auto-

selector lever position D to R, N or M/S.

matic climate control is switched on.

Steptronic transmission: change from

The vehicle battery charge is very low.

selector lever position P to R, N, D or

–

At higher elevations.

M/S.

–

The hood is unlocked.

The vehicle begins rolling.

–

The parking assistant is activated.

–

Fogging of the windows when the auto-

–

Stop-and-go traffic.

matic climate control is switched on.

–

Selector lever in selector lever position

The vehicle battery charge is very low.

R, N or M/S.

–

Excessive cooling of the car's interior

when the heating is switched on.

Starting the engine

Manual transmission: low brake vacuum

The engine starts automatically under the

pressure; this can occur, for instance if

following conditions:

the brake pedal is depressed a number

of times in succession.

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Driving

CONTROLS

Additional Auto Start/Stop

The engine can only be stopped or

started via the Start/Stop button.

function

- LED goes out: auto Start/Stop function

Depending on the vehicle equipment and

is activated.

country-specific version, the vehicle fea-

tures a variety of sensors for assessing the

Switching off the vehicle during an

traffic situation. The Auto Start/Stop func-

tion uses this information to adapt to vari-

automatic engine stop

ous traffic situations in a proactive manner.

During an automatic engine stop, the vehi-

For instance, this applies to the following

cle can be switched off permanently, for in-

situations:

stance when leaving it.

- When a situation is detected in which

Steptronic transmission:

the stopping time is expected to be very

1. Engage selector lever position P.

short, the engine is not switched off au-

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-

1. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition

cally.

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.

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CONTROLS

Driving

Parking brake

Releasing

Safety information

Warning

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move

and possibly roll away. There is a risk of

accident. Before exiting, secure the vehi-

cle against rolling.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is se-

Raise lever slightly, press the button and

cured against rolling away, follow the fol-

guide the lever down.

lowing:

- Set the parking brake.

- On uphill grades or on a downhill

Turn signal, high beams, head-

slope, turn the front wheels in the di-

light flasher

rection of the curb.

- On uphill grades or on a downhill

Turn signal

slope, also secure the vehicle, for in-

stance with a wheel chock.

Using turn signals

Applying

The lever automatically engages after being

pulled up.

The indicator light lights up red. The

parking brake is set.

Lower light: indicator light in Cana-

dian models

Press the lever past the resistance point.

If for once use during driving is required,

Canada: the lever returns into its starting

engage the parking brake slightly and hold

position after actuation. To switch off man-

the button down.

ually, slightly tap the lever to the resistance

To prevent corrosion and one-sided brake

point.

action, lightly apply the parking brake peri-

odically while coasting, if traffic conditions

permit.

Triple turn signal activation

The brake lights will not light up if the park-

Lightly tap the lever up or down.

ing brake is set.

The triple turn signal duration can be ad-

justed.

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Driving

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Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Wiper system

"My MINI"

2. "Vehicle settings"

General information

Do not use the wipers if the windshield is

3. "Lighting"

dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or

4. "Exterior lighting"

cause them to become worn more quickly.

5. "One-touch turn signal"

6. Select the desired setting.

Safety information

Settings are stored for the profile currently

used.

Warning

If the wipers start moving in the folded

Signaling briefly

away state, body parts can be jammed or

Press the lever to the resistance point and

damage may occur to parts of the vehicle.

hold it there for as long as you want the

There is a risk of injury or risk of damage

turn signal to flash.

to property. Make sure that the vehicle is

switched off when the wipers are in the

Malfunction

folded away state and the wipers are

folded in when switching on.

Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator

light indicates that a turn signal bulb has

failed.

NOTICE

High beams, headlight flasher

If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,

Push the lever forward or pull it backward.

the wiper blades can be torn off and the

wiper motor can overheat when switching

on. There is a risk of damage to property.

Defrost the windshield prior to switching

the wipers on.

Switching on

- High beams on, arrow 1.

The high beams light up when the low

beams are switched on.

- High beams off/headlight flasher, ar-

row 2.

Press the lever up until the desired position

is reached.

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CONTROLS

Driving

– Resting position of the wipers, posi-

Safety information

tion 0.

- Intermittent operation or rain sensor,

NOTICE

position 1.

If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers

- Normal wiper speed, position 2.

can accidentally start moving in vehicle

- Fast wiper speed, position 3.

washes. There is a risk of damage to prop-

When travel is interrupted with the wiper

erty. Deactivate the rain sensor in vehicle

system switched on: when travel continues,

washes.

the wipers resume at their previous speed.

Activating

Switching off and brief wipe

Press the lever up once from its standard

Press the lever down.

position, arrow 1.

- Switching off: press the lever down until

Wiping is started.

it reaches its standard position.

The LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.

- Brief wipe: press the lever down from

the standard position.

In frosty conditions, wiper operation may

not start.

The lever automatically returns to its in-

itial position when released.

Deactivating

Interval mode or rain sensor

Press the lever back into the standard posi-

tion.

Concept

The rain sensor automatically controls the

time between wipes depending on the in-

tensity of the rainfall.

General information

The sensor is located on the windshield, di-

rectly in front of the interior mirror. With-

out the rain sensor, the frequency of the

wiper operation is preset.

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Driving

CONTROLS

Setting the frequency or sensitivity of

Cleaning the windshield

the rain sensor

Pull the lever.

Turn the thumbwheel.

The system sprays washer fluid on the

With deactivated rain sensor: set the inter-

windshield and activates the wipers briefly.

val.

With activated rain sensor: set the rain sen-

Windshield washer nozzles

sor sensitivity.

The washer jets are automatically heated

Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the

whenever the ignition is switched on.

rain sensor.

Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the

Rear window wiper

rain sensor.

Overview

Windshield washer system

Safety information

Warning

The washer fluid can freeze onto the win-

dow at low temperatures and obstruct the

view. There is a risk of accident. Only use

the washer systems, if the washer fluid

cannot freeze. Use washer fluid with anti-

Switching on

freeze, if needed.

Turn the outer switch upward.

- Resting position of the wiper, posi-

tion 0.

NOTICE

- Intermittent mode, arrow 1. When re-

When the washer fluid reservoir is empty,

verse gear is engaged, the system

the wash pump cannot work as intended.

switches to continuous operation.

There is a risk of damage to property. Do

not use the washer system when the

Clean the rear window

washer fluid reservoir is empty.

Turn the outer switch in the desired direc-

tion.

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