Alarm system – Mini 2010 Cooper Convertible User Manual
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The handle recesses on the interior trim panel of
the liftgate make it easier to pull it down.
Alarm system*
The concept
The alarm system, when activated, reacts if:
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A door, the engine compartment lid or the
liftgate is opened
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There is movement inside the car
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The car's inclination changes, for instance if
an attempt is made to jack it up and steal the
wheels or to raise it prior to towing away
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There is an interruption in the power supply
from the battery
The alarm system briefly indicates unauthorized
entry or tampering by means of:
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An acoustic alarm
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Switching on the hazard warning flashers
Arming and disarming
Whenever the car is locked or unlocked, the
alarm system is armed or disarmed.
Even when the alarm system is armed, you can
open the liftgate by means of the
button
on the remote control.
When you subsequently close the liftgate it is
again locked and monitored.
In certain market-specific versions,
unlocking via the door lock triggers the
alarm.
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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
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Unlock the car with the remote control.
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Insert the key fully into the ignition lock.
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In cars with Comfort Access
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, press the but-
ton on the door lock.
Display on the revolution counter
When the system is armed, all LEDs pulse. After
approx. 16 minutes one LED flashes.
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LEDs pulse or LED flashes: system is armed.
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One LED flashes at short intervals:
A door, the hood or the liftgate is 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 acti-
vated.
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LEDs go out after the vehicle is unlocked:
No attempt was made to tamper with the
car.
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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 car.
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