Mini 2012 Coupe Roadster Convertible User Manual

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Opening and closing

CONTROLS

The car’s inclination changes, for example if
an attempt is made to jack it up and steal the
wheels or to raise it prior to towing it away

There is an interruption in the power supply
from the battery

The alarm system briefly indicates unauthorized
entry or tampering by means of:

An acoustic alarm

Switching on the hazard warning flashers

Arming and disarming

General information

Whenever the car is locked or unlocked, the
alarm system is armed or disarmed.

Door lock with armed alarm system

Because of the design, unlocking the door lock
may trigger the alarm in some countries.
To turn off the alarm, unlock the vehicle using
the remote control or switch on the ignition.

Tailgate with armed alarm system

Even when the alarm system is armed, you can
open the tailgate by means of the

button

on the remote control.
When you subsequently close the tailgate it is
again locked and monitored.

Panic mode

You can activate the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press the

button for at least two seconds.

Switching off the alarm:
Press any button.

Switching off an alarm

Unlock the car with the remote control.

Insert the key fully into the ignition lock.

In cars with Comfort Access, press the button
on the door lock.

Display on the revolution counter

When the system is armed, all LEDs pulse. After
approx. 16 minutes one LED flashes.

LEDs pulse or LED flashes: system is armed.

One LED flashes at short intervals:
Doors, the hood or the tailgate are not prop-
erly closed. Even if these are not closed fully,
the remaining items are deadlocked and the
LEDs pulse after approx. 10 seconds for
approx. 16 minutes. Afterwards, one LED
flashes.
The interior movement detector is not
activated.

LEDs go out after the vehicle is unlocked:
No attempt was made to tamper with the
car.

LEDs flash after unlocking until the key is
inserted in the ignition, but for no longer
than approx. 5 minutes: an attempt was
made to tamper with the vehicle.

Tilt alarm sensor

The vehicle's inclination is monitored. The alarm
is triggered, for instance, if an attempt is made
to steal the vehicle's wheels or tow it away.

Interior movement detector

Before the interior movement detector can
operate correctly, the windows and glass roof
must be closed.