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MINI Paceman (2016 year). Manual - part 1

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AT A GLANCE

Cockpit

Cockpit

necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to

Vehicle features and op-

the selected options or country versions. This

tions

also applies to safety-related functions and sys-

tems.

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with the

When using the features and systems described

series. It also describes features that are not

here, adhere to local regulations.

All around the steering wheel

1

Setting the exterior mirror, folding it in and

2

Parking lights

69

out

42

Power windows, front

33

Low beams 69

MINI Countryman: power win-

Automatic headlamp con-

dows, rear

34

trol

69

MINI Countryman: safety switch

Adaptive Light Control

71

for rear power windows

35

Turn signal

53

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Cockpit

AT A GLANCE

High-beams

53

Steering wheel buttons, left

Headlight flasher

53

Volume

Roadside parking lights

70

Telephone

138

Computer

62

Change the radio station

Select a music track

3

Tachometer

62

Scroll through the redial list

Instrument lighting

72

Resetting the trip odometer

61

8

Horn, total area

9

Adjust the steering wheel

44

4

Washer/wiper system

54

10 Releasing the hood

167

5

Start/stop the engine and switch

the ignition on/off

50

6

Ignition lock

50

7

Steering wheel buttons, right

Resuming cruise control

89

Storing the speed and accelerat-

ing or slowing down

89

Activating/deactivating cruise

control

88

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AT A GLANCE

Cockpit

Displays

1

Tachometer

62

▷ Flat Tire Monitor

77

with indicator and warning lights

15

▷ Tire Pressure Monitor

79

2

Display for

▷ Settings and information

63

▷ Current speed

61

▷ Personal Profile settings

21

▷ Indicator/warning lights

15

5

Instrument lighting

72

3

Resetting the trip odometer

61

6

Speedometer with indicator and warning

lights

15

4

Display for

7

Fuel gauge

62

▷ Steptronic transmission position

58

8

Radio display

▷ On-board computer

62

9

Radio Radio MINI Boost CD

124

▷ Service requirements

66

▷ Odometer and trip odometer

61

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Cockpit

AT A GLANCE

Several of the lights are checked for proper

Indicator/warning lights

functioning when the engine is started or the

ignition is switched on, and light up briefly.

The principle

What to do in case of a malfunction

A list of all indicator and warning lights, as well

as notes on possible causes of malfunctions

and on how to respond, refer to page 194

The indicator and warning lights can light up in

a variety of combinations and colors in display

area 1 or 2.

All around the center console

1

Hazard warning system

4

Air conditioning, automatic climate con-

trol

91

2

Speedometer with

5

Buttons on the center console

Radio MINI Boost CD

124

3

CD drive

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AT A GLANCE

Cockpit

Seat heating

38

Sport button

86

Central locking, inside

25

Driving stability control systems

DSC Dynamic Stability Con-

trol

84

Front fog lamps

72

DTC Dynamic Traction Con-

trol

85

6

Storage compartment

All around the roofliner

All around the shift/

selector lever

1

Indicator/warning lights for the front pas-

senger airbags

76

1

AUX-IN port

132

2

Reading lights

73

USB audio interface

133

Ambient lighting color

73

Glass sunroof, electrical

32

Interior lights

72

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CONTROLS

Opening and closing

Opening and closing

In vehicles equipped with Comfort Access, the

Vehicle features and op-

remote control contains a replaceable battery,

tions

refer to page 30.

This chapter describes all standard, country-

The settings called up and implemented when

specific and optional features offered with the

the vehicle is unlocked depend on which re-

series. It also describes features that are not

mote control is used to unlock the vehicle, Per-

necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to

sonal Profile, refer to page 21.

the selected options or country versions. This

In addition, information about service require-

also applies to safety-related functions and sys-

ments is stored in the remote control, Service

tems.

data in the remote control, refer to page 172.

When using the features and systems described

here, adhere to local regulations.

Integrated key

Remote control/key

Buttons on the remote control

Press button 1 to unlock the key.

The integrated key fits the following locks:

▷ Driver's door, refer to page 25.

New remote controls

1

Opening tailgate

New remote controls are available from a

2

Unlocking

dealer’s service center or another qualified

3

Locking

service center or repair shop.

General information

Loss of the remote controls

Each remote control contains a rechargeable

A lost remote control can be blocked by a

battery that is automatically recharged when it

dealer’s service center or another qualified

is in the ignition lock while the car is being

service center or repair shop.

driven. Use each remote control at least twice a

year for longer road trips in order to maintain

the batteries' charge status.

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CONTROLS

Opening and closing

▷ The welcome lamps, interior lamps, and

Settings are stored for the remote control cur-

ambient lighting are switched on and off.

rently in use.

▷ The alarm system is armed or disarmed, re-

1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 50.

fer to page 30.

2. Press the button on the turn indicator lever

repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.

Operating from the inside

Via the switch/button for the central locking

system, refer to page 25.

In an accident of the necessary severity, the

central locking system unlocks automatically.

The hazard warning system and interior lamps

come on.

Opening and closing:

3.

Press and hold the button in the turn indi-

from the outside

cator lever until the display changes.

4.

Press the button in the turn indicator lever

Using the remote control

repeatedly until the symbol and "SET" are

displayed.

General information

WARNING

People or animals in the vehicle can lock

the doors from the inside and lock themselves

in. The vehicle can then not be opened from

the outside. There is risk of injuries. Take the

remote control along so that the vehicle can be

opened from the outside.◀

Unlocking

5.

Press and hold the button in the turn indi-

cator lever until the display changes.

Press the button. The vehicle is un-

6.

Press the button in the turn indicator lever

locked.

repeatedly until the symbol shown is dis-

The welcome lamps and interior lamps are

played, arrow.

switched on.

You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.

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Opening and closing

CONTROLS

7.

Press and hold the button in the turn indi-

If people must spend a longer time in the vehi-

cator lever until the display changes.

cle while it is very hot or cold outside, there is

risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not lock the

8.

Press the button in the turn indicator lever

vehicle from the outside when there are people

repeatedly to select the following settings:

in it.◀

▷

Selected setting:

Setting the confirmation signals

Have unlocking or locking of the vehicle con-

Pressing the button on the re-

firmed.

mote control once unlocks only the

driver's door and the fuel filler flap.

1.

Switch on the ignition, refer to page 50.

Pressing twice unlocks the entire vehi-

2.

Press the button on the turn indicator lever

cle.

repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.

▷

Selected setting:

Pressing the button on the re-

mote control once unlocks the entire

vehicle.

9.

Press and hold the button in the turn indi-

cator lever until the display changes. The

setting is stored for the remote control cur-

rently in use.

3.

Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

Convenient opening

4.

Press the button repeatedly until the sym-

bol and "SET" are displayed.

Press and hold the button on the re-

mote control.

The power windows are opened. Depending on

the vehicle equipment, the glass sunroof is

raised.

Convenient closing with the remote control is

not possible.

Locking

Press the button.

5.

Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

WARNING

6.

Press the button to select, arrow:

Unlocking from the inside is only possible

with special knowledge.

▷ Confirmation signal during unlock-

ing

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CONTROLS

Opening and closing

▷ Confirmation signal during locking

Malfunctions

The function of the remote control may be im-

paired by local radio waves. If this occurs, un-

lock and lock the vehicle at the door lock with

the integrated key.

If it should become impossible to lock the vehi-

cle with a remote control, the battery in the re-

mote control is discharged. Use this remote

control on an extended trip to recharge the

battery, refer to page 20.

7.

Press and hold the button until the display

For US owners only

changes.

The transmitter and receiver units comply with

8.

Press the button to select:

part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication

▷

Commission regulations. Operation is governed

The hazard warning system flashes dur-

by the following:

ing unlocking/locking.

FCC ID:

▷

LX8766S

An acoustic signal sounds during un-

LX8766E

locking/locking.

LX8CAS

▷

Compliance statement:

The hazard warning system lights up

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC

and an acoustic signal sounds during

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

unlocking/locking.

conditions:

▷

▷ This device may not cause harmful interfer-

The function is deactivated.

ence, and

9.

Press and hold the button until the display

▷ this device must accept any interference re-

changes. The setting is stored.

ceived, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Switching on the interior lamps

Any unauthorized modifications or changes to

When the vehicle is locked:

these devices could void the user's authority to

operate this equipment.

Press the button.

You can also use this function to locate your ve-

hicle in parking garages, etc.

Unlocking the tailgate

Press the button for approx. 1 second

and then release it.

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Opening and closing

CONTROLS

Using the door lock

Convenient opening and closing

In vehicles with an alarm system or Comfort Ac-

cess, the windows and the glass sunroof can be

operated via the door lock.

Opening/closing

Turn the key to the unlock or lock position and

hold it there.

WARNING

With convenient closing, body parts can

Sets how the vehicle is to be unlocked, refer to

be jammed. There is risk of injuries. Make sure

page 22.

that the area of movement of the doors is clear

during convenient closing.◀

In some vehicle equipment versions, only the

driver's door can be unlocked and locked via

the door lock.

Manual operation

WARNING

If an electrical malfunction occurs, the driver's

door can be unlocked or locked by turning the

Unlocking from the inside is only possible

integrated key to the end positions of the door

with special knowledge.

lock.

If people must spend a longer time in the vehi-

cle while it is very hot or cold outside, there is

risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not lock the

Opening and closing:

vehicle from the outside when there are people

in it.◀

from the inside

Operation via

Unlocking the doors and tailgate at

▷ Switch in the center console:

once

To lock all doors, the fuel filler flap, and the tail-

gate at once:

1. With the doors closed, lock the vehicle us-

ing the button for the central locking sys-

tem in the interior, refer to page 25.

2. Unlock and open the driver's or front pas-

senger door, refer to page 26.

3. To lock the vehicle:

▷ Button in the driver's or front passenger

▷ Lock the driver's door using the

door:

integrated key in the door lock, or

▷ Press down the lock button of the front

passenger door and close the door

from the outside.

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CONTROLS

Opening and closing

Automatic locking

In addition, it is possible to set the situations in

which the vehicle locks. The setting is stored for

the remote control in use.

1.

Switch on the ignition, refer to page 50.

2.

Press the button on the turn indicator lever

repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.

The graphic shows the button in the MINI Pace-

man as an example.

The switch or the buttons can be used to lock

or unlock the doors and tailgate when the

doors are closed, but they are not theft-pro-

tected. The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

Unlocking and opening doors

▷ Using the switch or the buttons for the cen-

3.

Press and hold the button until the display

tral locking system, unlock all of the doors

changes.

at once and then pull the door opener

4.

Press the button repeatedly until the sym-

above the armrest, or

bol and "SET" are displayed.

▷ Pull the door handle on each door twice:

the door is unlocked the first time and

opened the second time.

Locking

▷ Press the switch/button or

▷ Push down the lock button of a door. To

avoid locking yourself out by accident, the

driver's door cannot be locked at the lock

button while the door is open.

5.

Press and hold the button until the display

changes.

6.

Press the button repeatedly until the sym-

bol shown is displayed, arrow.

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Opening and closing

CONTROLS

7.

Press and hold the button until the display

Opening from the inside

changes.

8.

Press the button to select:

▷

The central locking system locks auto-

matically after some time if no door is

opened.

▷

The vehicle locks automatically after

you drive away.

Press the button on the driver's footwell.

▷

The vehicle locks automatically after a

MINI Countryman

short period of time if a door is not

opened or after you drive away.

▷

The central locking system remains un-

locked.

9.

Press and hold the button until the display

changes. The setting is stored.

Tailgate

Press the top half of the MINI emblem, arrow,

or

Opening

Press the button on the remote control

The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.

for approx. 1 second and release. The tailgate is

Ensure that adequate clearance is available be-

unlocked.

fore opening.

CAUTION

MINI Paceman

Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit

the rear window and heat conductors while

driving. There is risk of property damage. Cover

the edges and ensure that pointed objects do

not hit the rear window.◀

Only drive with the tailgate fully closed; other-

wise, the tail lamps will be hidden from view

and driving safety will be compromised.

In some market-specific versions, the tailgate

can only be unlocked using the remote control

Press the top half of the MINI emblem, arrow,

if the vehicle was unlocked first.

or

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CONTROLS

Opening and closing

Comfort Access

Press the button on the remote control

for approx. 1 second and release. The tailgate is

The concept

unlocked.

The vehicle can be accessed without activating

the remote control. All you need to do is to

Closing

have the remote control with you, e.g., in your

WARNING

jacket pocket. The vehicle automatically de-

tects the remote control when it is nearby or in

Body parts can be jammed when operat-

the passenger compartment.

ing the tailgate. There is risk of injuries. Make

sure that the area of movement of the tailgate

Comfort Access supports the following func-

is clear during opening and closing.◀

tions:

▷ Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.

Make sure that the cargo cover rests on the

rubber buffers of the securing straps when clos-

▷ Unlocking of the tailgate separately.

ing the tailgate.

▷ Starting the engine.

MINI Countryman

Functional requirements

▷ There are no external sources of interfer-

ence in the vicinity.

▷ To lock the vehicle, the remote control

must be located outside of the vehicle.

▷ The next unlocking and locking cycle is not

possible until after approx. 2 seconds.

▷ The engine can only be started if the re-

mote control is inside the vehicle.

Recessed grips on the inside trim of the tailgate

▷ The doors and tailgate must be closed to

can be used to conveniently pull down the tail-

operate the windows.

gate.

Comparison with ordinary remote

control

MINI Paceman

The functions can be controlled by pressing the

buttons or via Comfort Access.

Notes on opening and closing, refer to page 20.

If you notice a brief delay while opening or

closing the windows or glass sunroof, the sys-

tem is checking whether a remote control is in-

side the vehicle. Repeat the opening or closing

procedure, if necessary.

Recessed grips on the inside trim of the tailgate

can be used to conveniently pull down the tail-

gate.

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Opening and closing

CONTROLS

Unlocking

When the door and tailgate are closed again

and the remote control is detected inside the

vehicle, the windows and the sunroof can be

operated again.

Insert the remote control into the ignition lock

to be able to operate the windows and the sun-

roof while the engine is switched off and the

doors are open.

Switching on the radio ready state

Press the Start/Stop button to switch on the

Press button 1.

radio ready state, refer to page 50.

Depending on the setting, either only the driv-

Do not depress the brake or the clutch; other-

er's door or the entire vehicle is unlocked, refer

wise, the engine will start.

to page 22.

Pressing the button again locks the entire vehi-

Starting the engine

cle again.

The engine can be started or the ignition can

Convenient opening with the remote control,

be switched on, refer to page 50, when a re-

refer to page 23.

mote control is inside the vehicle. It is not nec-

essary to insert a remote control into the igni-

Locking

tion lock.

Press button 1.

Switching off the engine in cars with

For Convenient closing, press and hold but-

Steptronic transmission

ton 1.

The engine can only be switched off with the

The windows and, if applicable, the glass sun-

selector lever in position P, refer to page 57.

roof are closed in addition.

To switch off the engine with the selector lever

in position N, the remote control must be in-

Unlocking the tailgate separately

serted in the ignition lock.

Press the top half of the MINI emblem.

This corresponds to pressing the following but-

Before driving a vehicle with Steptronic

transmission into a car wash

ton on the remote control:

1. Insert the remote control into the ignition

If a remote control accidentally left in the cargo

switch.

area is detected in the locked vehicle after the

2. Depress the brake pedal.

tailgate is closed, the tailgate opens again

slightly. The hazard warning system flashes and

3. Move the selector lever to position N.

an acoustic signal sounds.

4. Switch the engine off.

The vehicle can roll.

Power windows and electrical glass

sunroof

Malfunction

When the engine is switched off, the windows

The Comfort Access functions can be disturbed

and the sunroof can be operated as long as

by local radio waves, such as by a mobile

neither the doors nor the tailgate are opened.

phone in the immediate vicinity of the remote

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CONTROLS

Opening and closing

control or when a mobile phone is being

Replacing the battery

charged in the vehicle.

The remote control for Comfort Access contains

If this occurs, open or close the vehicle using

a battery that will need to be replaced from

the buttons on the remote control or use the

time to time.

integrated key in the door lock.

1. Remove the cover.

To start the engine afterward, insert the remote

control into the ignition switch.

Warning lights

The warning light in the instrument

cluster lights up when you attempt to

start the engine: the engine cannot be

started.

The remote control is not in the vehicle or has a

malfunction. Take the remote control with you

2. Insert a new battery with the positive side

inside the vehicle or have it checked. If neces-

facing upwards.

sary, insert another remote control into the ig-

3. Press the cover closed.

nition switch.

Take the old battery to a collection point,

The warning lamp in the instrument

a dealer’s service center or another quali-

cluster lights up while the engine is run-

fied service center or repair shop.

ning: the remote control is no longer in-

side the vehicle.

After switching off the engine, the engine can

Alarm system

only be started again within approx. 10 sec-

onds if no door has been opened.

The concept

The indicator lamp lights up: replace

The enabled alarm system reacts to the follow-

the remote control battery.

ing:

▷ Opening of a door, the hood or the tailgate.

▷ Movements inside the vehicle.

▷ Changes in the vehicle tilt, e.g., during at-

tempts to steal a wheel or tow the car.

▷ Interruptions in battery voltage.

Depending on the market-specific version, the

alarm system briefly signals unauthorized entry

attempts by:

▷ By sounding an acoustic alarm.

▷ By switching on the hazard warning system.

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