Mini Convertible Cooper, Owner'S Manual

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Signals of the indicator lightSignals of
the indicator lights
▷ The indicator light flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
The alarm system is switched on.
▷ Indicator light flashes for approx. 10 sec‐
onds, then it flashes briefly every 2 sec‐
onds:
Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor
are not active, as doors, hood, or tailgate
are not correctly closed. Correctly closed
access points are secured.
When the still open access points are
closed, interior motion sensor and tilt alarm
sensor will be switched on.
▷ The indicator light goes out after unlocking:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.
▷ The indicator light flashes after unlocking
until the engine ignition is switched on, but
no longer than approx. 5 minutes:
An alarm has been triggered.
Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations such as
attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehicle is
towed.
Interior motion sensor
The interior is monitored to the height of the
seats. The alarm system is switched on together
with the interior motion sensor even when the
convertible top is open. Falling objects such as
leaves can trigger the alarm unintentionally.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
General information
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
may trigger the alarm even though no one is
trying to gain unauthorized access.
Possible situations for an unintended alarm:
▷ In automatic vehicle washes.
▷ In duplex garages.
▷ During transport on trains carrying vehicles,
at sea or on a trailer.
▷ With animals in the vehicle.
For such situations, the tilt alarm sensor and in‐
terior motion sensor can be switched off.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Press the remote control button again
within 10 seconds as soon as the vehi‐
cle is locked.
The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐
onds and then continues to flash.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
are turned off until the vehicle is locked again.
Switching off the alarm
▷ Unlock the vehicle with the remote control
or switch on the ignition, if needed through
emergency detection of remote control, re‐
fer to page
37 .
▷ With Comfort Access: If you have the re‐
mote control with you, unlock the vehicle
using the button on the driver's side or pas‐
senger side door.
Power windows
General information
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the
windows are automatically closed except a
gap.
Safety information
WARNING
When operating the windows, body parts
and objects can be jammed. There is a risk of
injury or risk of property damage. Make sure
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Opening and closing
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