Mini 2012 Coupe Roadster Convertible User Manual

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Opening and closing

CONTROLS

Initializing electric power windows

If the battery was disconnected, e.g. for
changing batteries or vehicle storage,

reinitialize the power windows; otherwise, the
windows will not be lowered.
MINI Convertible: opening the convertible top is
not possible.

Close the doors.

Open both windows.

Close both windows.

In the event of a system malfunction, please
contact your MINI dealer.

MINI Convertible: central power
window unit

Press the switch downward.
First the rear windows, then the front
windows open until the switch is released.

Push the switch downward.
With ignition turned on: rear and front
window open automatically.
Push the switch again to stop the opening
movement.

To close the window, push the switch upward
and hold.

Do not close the windows until the closing
procedure for the convertible top is fin-

ished. Otherwise, it is not ensured that the side
windows will close properly against the rubber
seals of the convertible top. Convertible top,
refer to page

After switching off the ignition

When the ignition is switched off, the windows
can still be operated for approx. 1 minute as
long as no door is opened.

Take the key with you when you leave
the car; otherwise, children could operate

the electric windows and possibly injure
themselves.

MINI Convertible:
Convertible top with
integrated sliding
sunroof

To conserve battery power, if possible
operate the convertible top only while the

engine is running.
Prior to closing the convertible top, check for
and remove all debris from the windshield
frame; otherwise, the closing of the top may be
hampered.

Opening and closing the sliding sunroof

To open:
Press the switch backward until the desired
position or the end position is reached.
To close:
Press the switch forward.
The sliding sunroof can be operated up to a road
speed of 74 mph / 120 km/h.