MINI Convertible (2018 year). Manual

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Central Information Display (CID)

▷ "Interactive map": use the interactive

Changing settings

map.

You can use the touchpad to change Control

▷ "Audio feedback": pronounces entered

Display settings, for instance volume. Swipe left

letters and numbers.

or right to do this.

Entering letters and numbers

Entering letters requires some practice at the

Example: setting the

beginning. When entering, pay attention to the

clock

following:

▷

The system distinguishes between upper

Setting the clock

and lower-case letters and numbers. To

make entries, it may be necessary to

Press button. The main menu is dis-

change between upper and lower-case let-

played.

ters, numbers and characters, refer to

Turn the Controller until

"Settings" is

page 27.

highlighted, and then press the Controller.

▷

Enter characters as they are displayed on

the Control Display.

▷

Always enter associated characters, such as

accents or periods so that the letter can be

clearly recognized. The set language deter-

mines what input is possible. Where neces-

sary, enter special characters via the Con-

troller.

▷

To delete a character, swipe to the left on

the touchpad.

If necessary, move the Controller to the left

▷

To enter a blank space, swipe to the right in

to display "Time/Date".

the center of the touchpad.

Turn the Controller until "Time/Date" is

▷

To enter a hyphen, swipe to the right in the

highlighted, and then press the Controller.

upper area of the touchpad.

Turn the Controller until "Time:" is high-

▷

To enter an underscore, swipe to the right

lighted, and then press the Controller.

in the lower area of the touchpad.

Operating the interactive map

The interactive map in the navigation system

can be moved via the touchpad.

Function

Operation

Interactive map.

Swipe into respective di-

rection.

Enlarge/shrink in-

Drag in or out on the

teractive map.

touchpad with fingers.

Display menu.

Tap once.

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6. Turn the Controller to set the hours, and

Symbol Meaning

then press the Controller.

Check the SIM card.

7. Turn the Controller to set the minutes, and

then press the Controller.

SIM card is blocked.

SIM card is missing.

Enter PIN.

Status information

Status field

Entertainment symbols

The following information is displayed in the

Symbol

Meaning

status field at the top right:

▷ Time.

Music collection.

▷ Current entertainment source.

Gracenote® database.

▷ Sound output, on/off.

AUX-IN port.

▷ Signal strength of cellular network.

USB audio interface.

▷ Phone status.

▷ Traffic bulletin reception.

Additional symbols

Status field symbols

Symbol Meaning

The symbols are grouped as follows:

Spoken instructions are switched off.

Radio symbols

Symbol Meaning

Split screen

HD Radio station is being received.

General information

Satellite radio is switched on.

Additional information can be displayed on the

right side of the split screen, for instance infor-

Telephone symbols

mation from the Onboard Computer.

Symbol Meaning

In the divided screen view, the so-called split

screen, this information remains visible even

Incoming or outgoing call.

when switching to another menu.

Missed call.

Switching the split screen on/off

Signal strength of cellular network.

On the Control Display:

Symbol flashes: network search.

Cellular network is not available.

Press button.

2. "Split screen"

Bluetooth is switched on.

Roaming is active.

SMS text message received.

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Central Information Display (CID)

Selecting the display

Running a function

On the Control Display:

Press button.

The function will work immediately.

Press button.

This means, for instance that the number is di-

2. "Split screen"

aled when a phone number is selected.

3. Move the Controller until the split screen is

selected.

Displaying the key assignment

4. Press the Controller or select "Split screen

Touch buttons with finger. Do not wear gloves

content".

or use objects.

5. Select the desired menu item.

The button assignment is displayed at the top

edge of screen.

Programmable memory

Deleting the button assignments

1. Press buttons 1 and 6 simultaneously for

buttons

approx. 5 seconds.

General information

2. "OK"

The Central Information Display (CID) functions

can be stored on the programmable memory

buttons and called up directly, for instance

Deleting personal data

radio stations, navigation destinations, phone

in the vehicle

numbers and menu entries.

Settings are stored for the profile currently

Concept

used.

Depending on the usage, the vehicle stores

personal data, such as stored radio stations.

Storing a function

This personal data can be permanently deleted

1. Highlight function via the Central Informa-

via the Central Information Display (CID).

tion Display (CID).

General information

Press and hold the desired button,

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the fol-

until a signal sounds.

lowing data is deleted:

▷ Personal Profile settings.

▷ Stored radio stations.

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Central Information Display (CID)

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▷ Stored programmable memory buttons.

Switching between upper/lower case,

▷ Travel and Onboard Computer information.

numbers and characters

Depending on the menu, you can switch be-

▷ Music collection.

tween entering upper and lower case letters

▷ Navigation, for instance stored destina-

and numbers:

tions.

Symbol

Function

▷ Phone book.

Enter the letters.

▷ Voice notes.

Altogether, the deletion of the data can take up

Enter the numbers.

to 30 minutes.

Tip the Controller up.

Functional requirement

Data can only be deleted while stationary.

Without navigation system

Select the symbol.

Deleting data

Heed and follow the instructions on the Control

Entry comparison

Display.

When entering names and addresses, the

choice is narrowed down with every letter en-

1. Switch on the ignition.

tered and letters may be added automatically.

"Settings"

Entries are continuously compared with data

3. Open "Options".

stored in the vehicle.

4. "Delete all personal data"

▷

Only those letters are offered during entry

5. "Continue"

for which data is available.

6. "OK"

▷

Destination search: place names can be en-

tered in all languages that are available on

the Control Display.

Entering letters and

numbers

General information

1. Turn the Controller: select letters or num-

bers.

2. Select additional letters or numbers, if

needed.

3. "OK": confirm the entry.

Symbol Function

Press the Controller: delete letters or

number.

Press the Controller for an extended

period: delete all letters or numbers.

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Voice activation system

Vehicle features and op-

Functional requirements

tions

Via the Control Display, set a language that is

also supported by the voice activation system

This chapter describes all standard, country-

so that the spoken commands can be identi-

specific and optional features offered with the

fied.

series. It also describes features that are not

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

To set the language, refer to page 106.

to the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and sys-

tems. When using these functions and systems,

Using the voice activa-

the applicable laws and regulations must be

tion system

observed.

Activating the voice activation system

Concept

Press button on the steering wheel.

Most functions displayed on the Control Display

2. Wait for the signal.

can be operated by voice commands via the

3. Say the command.

voice activation system. The system supports

A command that is recognized by the voice

you with announcements during input.

activation system is announced and dis-

played in the instrument cluster.

This symbol in the instrument cluster indi-

General information

cates that the voice activation system is active.

▷ Functions that can only be used when the

If no other commands are available, operate

vehicle is stationary cannot be used via the

the function via the Central Information Display

voice activation system.

(CID).

▷ The system uses a special microphone on

the driver's side.

Terminating the voice activation

▷

›...‹ in the Owner's Manual denotes verbal

system

instructions to use with the voice activation

Press the button on the steering wheel

system.

or ›Cancel‹.

▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letters

smoothly and with normal volume, empha-

sis, and speed.

Possible commands

▷ Always say commands in the language of

the voice activation system.

General information

Most menu items on the Control Display can be

voiced as commands.

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Voice activation system

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The available commands depend on the menu

Example: opening the

that is currently displayed on the Control Dis-

tone settings

play.

There are short commands for many functions.

Via the main menu

You may select list entries such as phone list

The commands of the menu items are spoken

entries via voice activation. Read these list en-

just as they are selected via the Controller.

tries out loud exactly as they are shown in the

respective list.

1. Switch on the Entertainment sound output,

if needed.

Having possible commands read aloud

You can have available commands read out

Press button on the steering wheel.

loud for you: ›Voice commands‹

›Radio‹

E.g., if the

"Settings" menu is displayed, the

›Tone‹

commands for the settings are read out loud.

Via short command

Executing functions using short

The desired tone settings can also be started

commands

via a short command.

Execute functions on the main menu via short

1. Switch on the Entertainment sound output,

commands. It almost doesn't matter which

if needed.

menu item is selected, for instance ›Vehicle

status‹.

Press button on the steering wheel.

The list for short commands of the voice activa-

›Tone‹

tion system can be called up via the Integrated

Owner's Manual on the Control Display.

Help dialog for the voice activation

Setting the voice dialog

system

You can set the system to use standard dialog

Calling up help dialog: ›Help‹

or a short version.

Additional commands for the help dialog:

The short version of the voice dialog plays back

▷

›Help with examples‹: announces informa-

short messages in abbreviated form.

tion about the current operating options

"Settings"

and the most important commands for

them.

2. "Language/Units"

▷

›Help with voice activation‹: announces in-

3. "Speech type:"

formation about the principle of operation

4. Select setting.

for the voice activation system.

Adjusting the volume

Turn the volume button during the spoken in-

structions until the desired volume is set.

▷ The volume remains constant even if the

volume of other audio sources is changed.

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Voice activation system

▷ The volume is stored for the profile cur-

rently used.

Information on Emer-

gency Requests

Do not use the voice activation system to ini-

tiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situa-

tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change.

This can unnecessarily delay the establishment

of a phone connection.

Environmental condi-

tions

▷ Keep the doors, windows, and convertible

top closed to prevent noise interference.

▷ Avoid making other noise in the vehicle

while speaking.

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Owner's Manual media

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Owner's Manual media

General information

Vehicle features and op-

The Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain-

tions

ment, and Communication can be obtained as

This chapter describes all standard, country-

printed book from the service center.

specific and optional features offered with the

series. It also describes features that are not

Supplementary Owner's Manuals

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

Also follow the instructions of the Supplemen-

to the selected options or country versions. This

tary Owner's Manuals, which are included in

also applies to safety-related functions and sys-

addition to the onboard literature.

tems. When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be

observed.

Integrated Owner's

Manual in the vehicle

General information

Concept

You can use various media formats to call up

The Integrated Owner's Manual specifically de-

the content in the Owner's Manual. The follow-

scribes features and functions found in the ve-

ing Owner's Manual media formats are availa-

hicle. The Integrated Owner's Manual can be

ble:

displayed on the Control Display.

▷ Printed Owner's Manual, refer to page 31.

▷ Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle,

Selecting the Owner's Manual

refer to page 31.

Press button.

▷ MINI Motorer’s Guide App, refer to

page 33.

2. Turn the Controller: open

"Vehicle

info".

▷ Online Owner's Manual, refer to page 33.

3. Press the Controller.

There are different features, refer to page 34,

in each of the different media formats.

4. Select the required method of accessing the

contents:

▷ "Quick reference"

Printed Owner's Manual

▷ "Search by pictures"

Concept

The printed Owner's Manual describes all

standard, country-specific, and optional fea-

tures offered with the series.

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Owner's Manual media

▷ "Owner's Manual"

2. "Display Owner's Manual"

Opening when a Check Control

message is displayed

Directly from the Check Control message on the

Control Display:

"Display Owner's Manual"

Changing between a function and the

Owner's Manual

To switch from a function, for instance radio, to

Leafing through the Owner's Manual

the Owner's Manual on the Control Display and

to alternate between the two displays:

Page by page with link access

Turn the Controller until the next or previous

Press button or move the Controller to

page is displayed.

the right repeatedly until the "Options"

menu is displayed.

Page by page without link access

2. "Display Owner's Manual"

Scroll through the pages directly while skipping

3. Select the desired page in the Owner's

the links.

Manual.

Highlight the symbol once. Now simply press

the Controller to browse from page to page.

Press button again to return to last

Scroll back.

displayed function.

Press button to return to the page of

Scroll forward.

the Owner's Manual displayed last.

To alternate continuously between the last dis-

played function and the last displayed page of

the Owner's Manual, repeat steps 4 & 5. Opens

Context help

a new display every time.

General information

Programmable memory buttons

The section of the Owner's Manual relating to

the function that is currently selected can be

General information

displayed directly.

The Owner's Manual can be stored on the pro-

grammable memory buttons and called up di-

Opening via Central Information

rectly.

Display (CID)

Change directly to the Options menu from the

Storing

function on the Control Display:

1. Select "Owner's Manual" via the Central In-

formation Display (CID).

Press button or move the Controller to

the right repeatedly until the "Options"

menu is displayed.

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Owner's Manual media

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Online Owner's Manual

Press and hold the desired button,

until a signal sounds.

Concept

Executing

The Online Owner's Manual specifically de-

scribes features and functions found in the ve-

Press button.

hicle.

The Owner's Manual is displayed im-

The Online Owner's Manual can be displayed in

mediately.

any of today's browsers.

General information

MINI Motorer’s Guide app

The Online Owner's Manual is available in

many countries. An account on the customer

Concept

portal may be required.

The app specifically describes features and

Entering the vehicle identification number fil-

functions found in the vehicle.

ters the contents.

The app can be displayed on smartphones and

Vehicles

tablets.

It is possible to store several individual Owner's

General information

Manuals for various vehicles.

The Owner's Manual is available in many coun-

Language

tries as an app for iOS or Android in the respec-

tive Store.

The language is based on whichever language

is set in the operating system.

Entering the vehicle identification number fil-

ters the contents.

Printing

Vehicles

You can use the print function for automatically

formatting and printing out individual chapters.

It is possible to store Owner's Manuals for vari-

ous vehicles in the app.

It is also possible to test the app using a dem-

Media components

onstration vehicle.

General information

Operating systems and language

The following components are not available to

The app is available for the iOS and Android op-

the same extent in all media formats.

erating systems.

Additional information on availability, refer to

The Owner's Manual is downloaded in the lan-

page 34.

guage of the device.

Quick Reference Guide

The Quick Reference Guide provides informa-

tion on how to operate the vehicle, how to use

basic vehicle functions and what to do in case

of a breakdown.

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Owner's Manual media

Search by illustrations

Videos

Based on illustrations, image search provides

The videos explain the main functions of the

information and descriptions. This is helpful

systems.

when the terminology for a feature is not at

hand.

Smart Scan

You can use Smart Scan to scan various sym-

Frequently asked questions

bols in the vehicle. After a brief explanation of

This chapter provides answers to frequently

the symbol in question appears, it is then possi-

asked questions about your vehicle and helpful

ble to display the chapter directly.

links to additional information.

Smart Scan is only available for the iOS operat-

ing system.

Quick links

The chapter on quick links explains the most

Keyword search

important information and operating instruc-

You can use keywords to search for information

tions on the basis of various situations.

and descriptions in the media.

Key features

Printed

Integrated

APP

Online

All equipment included.

—

Equipment included in vehicle.

—

Quick Reference Guide.

—

Search by illustrations.

—

Frequently asked questions.

—

Quick links.

—

Videos.

—

Smart Scan.

—

Keyword search.

X: included.

—: not included.

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CONTROLS

Opening and closing

WARNING

Vehicle features and op-

Unlocking from the inside is only possible

tions

with special knowledge.

This chapter describes all standard, country-

Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi-

specific and optional features offered with the

cle while being exposed to extreme tempera-

series. It also describes features that are not

tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock

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

the vehicle from the outside when there are

to the selected options or country versions. This

people in it.◀

also applies to safety-related functions and sys-

tems. When using these functions and systems,

WARNING

the applicable laws and regulations must be

Unattended children or animals can

observed.

cause the vehicle to move and endanger them-

selves and traffic, for instance due to the fol-

lowing actions:

Remote control

▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.

▷ Releasing the parking brake.

General information

▷ Opening and closing the doors or windows.

The vehicle is supplied with two remote con-

▷ Engaging selector lever position N.

trols with integrated key.

▷ Using vehicle equipment.

Each remote control contains a replaceable

battery. Replacing the battery, refer to

There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not

page 40.

leave children or animals unattended in the ve-

hicle. Take the remote control with you when

You may set the key functions depending on

exiting and lock the vehicle.◀

the optional features and country-specific ver-

sion. Settings, refer to page 48.

Overview

The vehicle stores personal settings for every

remote control. Personal Profile, refer to

page 46.

The remote controls hold information about re-

quired maintenance. Service data in the remote

control, refer to page 229.

Safety information

WARNING

People or animals in the vehicle can lock

Unlocking

the doors from the inside and lock themselves

Locking

in. In this case, the vehicle cannot be opened

from the outside. There is a risk of injury. Take

Unlocking the tailgate

the remote control with you so that the vehicle

Panic mode

can be opened from the outside.◀

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Opening and closing

CONTROLS

Unlocking

as long as the button on the remote control is

pressed.

Press button on the remote control.

With Comfort Access:

Depending on the settings, refer to page 48,

If close to the vehicle, the convertible top can

the following access points are unlocked.

also be opened.

▷ Driver's door and fuel filler flap.

Press the remote control button again

Press the button of the remote control

after the sliding sun roof integrated

again to unlock the other vehicle access

into the convertible top is fully opened. Press

points.

and hold the button until the convertible top is

fully opened and locked.

▷ All doors, tailgate, and fuel filler flap.

In addition, the following functions are exe-

Leaving the vicinity of the vehicle stops the mo-

cuted:

tion.

▷ The settings stored in the driver profile, re-

fer to page 46, are applied.

Locking

1. Close the driver's door.

▷ The interior lights, courtesy lights and the

MINI logo projection are switched on.

Press button on the remote con-

These functions are not available if the inte-

trol.

rior lights were switched off manually.

All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap

▷ The welcome lights are switched on, if this

are locked.

function was activated.

The alarm system, refer to page 49, is

▷ The alarm system, refer to page 49, is

switched on.

switched off.

The light functions may depend on the ambient

Press and hold this button on the

brightness.

remote control in the area close to the ve-

hicle after locking.

Convenient opening

The exterior mirrors are folded in.

If the engine or ignition is still switched on

Safety information

when you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn

WARNING

honks twice. In this case, the engine or ignition

Body parts can be jammed when opening

must be switched off by means of the Start/

and closing the convertible top. There is a risk

Stop button.

of injury. When opening and closing the

convertible top, observe the movement and

With Comfort Access: convenient

keep the area of movement clear.◀

closing

Opening

Safety information

Press and hold this button on the re-

WARNING

mote control after unlocking.

With convenient closing, body parts can

be jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure

The windows and the sliding sun roof

that the area of movement of the doors is clear

integrated into the convertible top are opened,

during convenient closing.◀

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CONTROLS

Opening and closing

WARNING

locking with the remote control. Adjusting the

settings, refer to page 48.

Body parts can be jammed when opening

and closing the convertible top. There is a risk

of injury. When opening and closing the

Safety information

convertible top, observe the movement and

WARNING

keep the area of movement clear.◀

Body parts can be jammed when operat-

ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make

Closing

sure that the area of movement of the tailgate

is clear during opening and closing.◀

Press and hold the button on the re-

mote control in the area close to the

vehicle, until the closing operation is com-

Opening

pleted.

Press button on the remote control for

The windows and convertible top close.

approx. 1 second.

Releasing the button stops the closing proce-

The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung

dure. Leaving the vicinity of the vehicle stops

downward.

the motion of the convertible top.

Press button in the vicinity of the vehicle again

Panic mode

until the convertible top operation is com-

You can trigger the alarm system if you find

pleted.

yourself in a dangerous situation.

▷ Press button on the remote control

Switch on interior lights and courtesy

and hold for at least 3 seconds.

light

▷ Briefly press the button on the remote con-

Press button on the remote control

trol three times in succession.

with the vehicle locked.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

The MINI logo projection is also switched on.

These functions are not available if the interior

Replacing the battery

lights were switched off manually.

1. Remove the integrated key from the re-

The light functions may depend on the ambient

mote control, refer to page 42.

brightness.

2. Slide the integrated key into the opening

After locking, wait 10 seconds before pressing

and raise the cover.

the button again.

The battery compartment is accessible.

Tailgate

General information

To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place

the remote control in the cargo area.

Depending on your vehicle's equipment and

the country version, it is possible to specify

whether the doors are also unlocked when un-

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Opening and closing

CONTROLS

Slide the integrated key in the cover of the

Malfunction

battery compartment and raise the cover.

General information

A Check Control message is displayed.

Remote control detection by the vehicle may

malfunction under the following circumstances:

▷ The battery of the remote control is dis-

charged. Replacing the battery, refer to

page 40.

▷ Interference of the radio connection from

transmission towers or other equipment

Push battery in the direction of the arrow

with high transmitting power.

using a pointed object and lift it out.

▷ Shielding of the remote control due to

metal objects.

Do not transport the remote control to-

gether with metal objects.

▷ Interference of the radio connection from

mobile phones or other electronic devices

in direct proximity to the remote control.

Do not transport the remote control to-

gether with electronic devices.

▷ Interference of radio transmission by a

Insert a type CR 2032 battery with the posi-

charging process of mobile devices, for in-

tive side facing up.

stance charging of a mobile phone.

Insert lid and cover.

In the case of interference, the vehicle can be

Push the integrated key into the remote

unlocked and locked from the outside with the

control until it engages.

integrated key, refer to page 42.

Have old batteries disposed of by a

dealer’s service center or another quali-

Starting the engine via emergency

fied service center or repair shop or

detection of the remote control

take them to a collection point.

Additional remote controls

Additional remote controls are available from a

dealer’s service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

Loss of the remote controls

A lost remote control can be blocked and re-

placed by a dealer’s service center or another

It is not possible to start the engine if the re-

qualified service center or repair shop.

mote control has not been detected.

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CONTROLS

Opening and closing

It is not possible to switch on the drive-ready

to property. Remove the integrated key before

state if the remote control has not been de-

pulling the outside door handle.◀

tected.

Proceed as follows in this case:

Removing

1. Hold the remote control as shown against

the marked area on the steering column.

Pay attention to the display in the instru-

ment cluster.

2. If the remote control is detected:

Start the engine within 10 seconds.

If the remote control is not detected, slightly

change the position of the remote control and

repeat the procedure.

Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the

integrated key, arrow 2.

Integrated key

Locking/unlocking via the door lock

General information

1. Remove lid on the door lock.

The driver's door can be locked and unlocked

To do this, slide the integrated key into the

without remote control using the integrated

opening from below and remove the lid.

key.

The integrated key can also be used for the

glove compartment on the front passenger

side.

Safety information

WARNING

Unlocking from the inside is only possible

with special knowledge.

2. Unlock or lock the door lock using the

Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi-

integrated key.

cle while being exposed to extreme tempera-

The other doors must be unlocked or locked

tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock

from the inside.

the vehicle from the outside when there are

people in it.◀

Alarm system

NOTE

The alarm system is not switched on if the vehi-

The door lock is permanently joined with

cle is locked with the integrated key.

the door. The door handle can be moved.

The alarm system is triggered when the door is

When pulling the door handle with the

opened, if the vehicle has been unlocked via

integrated key inserted, paint or the integrated

the door lock. In order to stop this alarm, un-

key can be damaged. There is a risk of damage

lock vehicle with the remote control or switch

on the ignition, if needed, through emergency

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Opening and closing

CONTROLS

detection of the remote control, refer to

Comfort Access

page 41.

Concept

The vehicle can be accessed without activating

Buttons for the central

the remote control.

locking system

All you need to do is to have the remote control

with you, such as in your pants pocket.

General information

The vehicle automatically detects the remote

In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is

control when it is in close proximity or in the

automatically unlocked. The hazard warning

car's interior.

system and interior lights come on.

General information

Overview

Comfort Access supports the following func-

tions:

▷ Unlocking and locking the vehicle.

▷ Convenient closing.

▷ Opening tailgate.

Functional requirements

▷ To lock the vehicle, the remote control

must be located outside of the vehicle near

Buttons for the central locking system.

the doors.

▷ The next unlocking and locking cycle is not

possible until after approx. 2 seconds.

Locking

Press the button with the doors closed.

Unlocking

▷ The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

▷ The vehicle is not secured against theft

when locking.

Unlocking

Press button.

Opening

On the driver's or front passenger's outer door

handle, press the button.

▷

Press button to unlock the doors

together, and then pull the door handle

Depending on the settings, refer to page 48,

above the armrest.

only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap

may be unlocked. Unlike when unlocking with

▷ Pull the door opener on the door to be

the remote control, pressing the button on the

opened. The other door remain locked.

outer door handle again does not unlock the

MINI Convertible (2018 year). Manual - part 2