Mini Hardtop SE Electric 2022 User Manual
The Mini Hardtop SE Electric mixes the classic look of a Mini with the advantages of an electric powertrain to make a car that is good for the environment and easy to drive. It is made to be a zero-emission vehicle that still looks like a Mini and handles like a Mini. The Hardtop SE Electric is an electric car, so it has an electric motor and a battery pack. This setup gives the car quick torque and smooth acceleration, which adds to how responsive and fun it is to drive. The best way to find out about the 2022 model’s exact power output, range, and charging features is to visit the Mini website or a Mini dealership. Most of the time, the Mini Hardtop SE Electric has a variety of driving modes that let the driver choose between settings that improve power delivery, regenerative braking, and energy use. These modes let you change the way you drive based on your choices and how far you want to go. The style of the Mini Hardtop SE Electric stays true to the classic Mini look, with its round headlights, hexagonal grille, and small size. It may also have certain design features that set it apart as an electric model, such as a unique logo or improvements to its aerodynamics.
Vehicle features and options
This Owner’s Manual describes all models and all standard, country-specific, and optional equipment that is offered in the model series. Therefore, this Owner’s Manual also describes and illustrates features and functions that are not available in a vehicle, for example, because of the selected optional features or the country-specific version. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed. For any options and equipment not described in this Owner’s Manual, refer to the Supplementary Owner’s Manuals. Your dealer’s service center is happy to answer any questions that you may have about the features and options applicable to your vehicle.
Status of the Owner’s Manual
Basic information
The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a policy of constant development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards. In rare cases, therefore, the features described in this Owner’s Manual may differ from those in your vehicle.
Updates made after the editorial deadline
Due to updates after the editorial deadline, differences may exist between the printed Owner’s Manual and the Integrated Owner’s Manual in the vehicle.
Notes on updates can be found in the appendix of the printed Owner’s Manual for the vehicle.
For Your Own Safety
Manufacturer
The manufacturer of this MINI is Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, BMW AG.
Intended use
Heed the following when using the vehicle:
- Owner’s Manual.
- Information on the vehicle. Do not remove stickers.
- Technical vehicle data.
- The traffic, speed, and safety laws where the vehicle is driven.
- Vehicle documents and statutory documents.
Warranty
Your vehicle is technically configured for the operating conditions and registration requirements applying in the country of first delivery, also known as homologation. If your vehicle is to be operated in a different country it might be necessary to adapt your vehicle to potentially differing operating conditions and registration requirements. If your vehicle does not comply with the homologation requirements in a certain country you may not be able to lodge warranty claims for your vehicle there. Further information on the warranty is available from a service center.
Maintenance and repairs
Advanced technology, for instance, the use of modern materials and high-performance electronics, requires suitable maintenance and repair work.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you entrust corresponding procedures to a MINI dealer’s service center. If you choose to use another service facility, the manufacturer of your vehicle recommends the use of a facility that performs work, e.g., maintenance and repair, according to MINI specifications with properly trained personnel, referred to in the Owner’s Manual as “another qualified service center or repair shop”. If work is performed improperly, for instance, maintenance and repair, there is a risk of subsequent damage and related safety risks. Improperly performed work on the vehicle paint can lead to a failure or malfunction of components, e.g., the radar sensors, and thereby result in a safety risk.
Parts and accessories
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends the use of parts and accessory products approved by the manufacturer of the MINI. Approved parts and accessories, and advice on their use and installation are available from a MINI dealer’s service center. MINI parts and accessories were tested by the manufacturer of the MINI for their safety and suitability in MINI vehicles. The manufacturer of your vehicle warrants genuine MINI parts and accessories. The manufacturer of your vehicle does not evaluate whether each individual product from another manufacturer can be used with MINI vehicles without presenting a safety hazard, even if a country-specific official approval was issued. The manufacturer of your vehicle does not evaluate whether these products are suitable for MINI vehicles under all usage conditions.
California Proposition 65 Warning
For vehicles sold in California, the law requires vehicle manufacturers to provide the following warning:
Warning
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of Automobile components and parts, including components found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Batteries also contain other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. Wash your hands after handling. Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-ve-hicle.
Service and warranty
We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the following warranties:
- New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
- Rust Perforation Limited Warranty.
- Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty.
- Federal Emissions Performance Warranty.
- California Emission Control System Limited Warranty.
Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models. Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and designed to meet the particular operating conditions and homologation requirements in your country and continental regions in order to deliver full driving pleasure while the vehicle is operated under those conditions. If you wish to operate your vehicle in another country or region, you may be required to adapt your vehicle to meet different prevailing operating conditions and homologation requirements. You should also be aware of any applicable warranty limitations or exclusions for such country or region. In such case, please contact Customer Relations for further information.
Maintenance
Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain road safety, operational reliability, and the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Specifications for maintenance measures:
- MINI Maintenance system.
- Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models.
- Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
If the vehicle is not maintained or is improperly maintained, this could result in serious damage to the vehicle. Such damage is not covered by the MINI New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Refer to the section on engine oil change regarding recommended service intervals for oil changes.
Data memory
General information
Electronic control devices are installed in the vehicle. Electronic control units process data they receive from vehicle sensors, self-generate or exchange with each other. Some control units are necessary for the vehicle to function safely or provide assistance during driving, for instance, driver assistance systems. Furthermore, control units facilitate comfort or infotainment functions. Information about stored or exchanged data can be requested from the manufacturer of the vehicle, in a separate booklet, for example.
Personal reference
Each vehicle is marked with a unique vehicle identification number. Depending on the country, the vehicle owner can be identified with the vehicle identification number, license plate and corresponding authorities. In addition, there are other options to track data collected in the vehicle to the driver or vehicle owner, for instance via utilized services.
Operating data in the vehicle
Control units process data to operate the vehicle.
For example, this includes:
- Status messages for the vehicle and its individual components, e.g., wheel rotational speed, wheel speed, deceleration, lateral acceleration, engaged safety belt indicator.
- Ambient conditions, e.g., temperature, rain sensor signals.
The processed data is only processed in the vehicle itself and is generally volatile. The data is not stored beyond the operating period. Electronic components, e.g. control units and ignition keys, contain components for storing technical information. Information about the vehicle’s condition, component usage, maintenance recommendations, events or faults can be stored temporarily or permanently.
This information generally records the state of a component, a module, a system, or the environment, for instance:
- Operating states of system components, for instance, fill levels, tire inflation pressure, and battery status.
- Malfunctions and faults in important system components, for instance, lights and brakes.
- Responses by the vehicle to special situations such as airbag deployment or engagement of the driving stability control systems.
- Information on vehicle-damaging events.
The data is required to perform the control unit functions. Furthermore, it also serves to recognize and correct malfunctions and helps the vehicle manufacturer to optimize vehicle functions. The majority of this data is stored temporarily and is only processed within the vehicle itself. In some circumstances, the vehicle may store some data for an additional but limited period of time. When servicing, for instance during repairs, service processes, warranty cases, and quality assurance measures, this technical information can be read out from the vehicle together with the vehicle identification number. A dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop can read out the information. The socket for OBD On-board Diagnosis required by law in the vehicle is used to read out the data.
The data is collected, processed, and used by the relevant organizations in the service network. The data documents the technical conditions of the vehicle, which can be used to determine vehicle maintenance status, and facilitate quality improvement. Fault and event memories in the vehicle can be reset when a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop performs repair or servicing work.
Data entry and data transfer into the vehicle
General information
Depending on the vehicle equipment, comfort, and individual settings can be stored in the vehicle and modified or reset at any time.
For example, this includes:
- Settings for the seat and steering wheel positions.
- Chassis and climate control settings.
If necessary, data can be transferred to the entertainment and communication system of the vehicle, for instance via smartphone.
This includes the following depending on the respective equipment:
- Multimedia data such as music, films, or photos for playback in an integrated multimedia system.
- Address book data for use in conjunction with an integrated hands-free system or an integrated navigation system.
- Entered navigation destinations.
- Data on the use of Internet services.
This data can be stored locally in the vehicle or is found on a device that has been connected to the vehicle, e.g., a smartphone, USB stick, or MP3 player. If this data is stored in the vehicle, it can be deleted at any time. This data is only transmitted to third parties upon personal request as part of the use of online services. The transmission depends on the selected settings for the use of the services.
Incorporation of mobile devices
Depending on the vehicle equipment, mobile devices connected to the vehicle, for instance, smartphones, can be controlled via vehicle control elements.
The sound and pictures from the mobile device can be played back and displayed through the multimedia system. Certain information is transferred to the mobile device at the same time. Depending on the type of incorporation, this includes, for instance, position data and other general vehicle care information. This optimizes the way in which selected apps, for instance, navigation or music playback, work. There is no further interaction between the mobile device and the vehicle, such as active access to vehicle data. How the data will be processed further is determined by the provider of the particular app being used. The extent of the possible settings depends on the respective app and the operating system of the mobile device.
Services
General information
If the vehicle has a wireless network connection, this enables data to be exchanged between the vehicle and other systems. The wireless network connection is realized via an in-vehicle transmitter and receiver unit or via personal mobile devices brought into the vehicle, for instance, smartphones. This wireless network connection enables ‘online functions to be used. These include online services and apps supplied by the vehicle manufacturer or by other providers.
Services from the vehicle manufacturer
Where online services from the vehicle manufacturer are concerned, the corresponding functions are described in the appropriate place, for instance, the Owner’s Manual or the manufacturer’s website. The relevant legal information pertaining to data protection may also be found on the manufacturer’s website. Personal data may be used to perform online services. Data is exchanged over a secure connection, for instance with the IT systems of the vehicle manufacturer intended for this purpose. Any collection, processing, and use of personal data above and beyond that needed to provide the services must always be based on legal permission, contractual arrangement or consent. It is also possible to activate or deactivate the data connection as a whole. That is, with the exception of functions and services required by law such as Assist systems.
Services from other providers
When using online services from other providers, these services are the responsibility of the relevant provider and are subject to their data privacy conditions and terms of use. The vehicle manufacturer has no influence on the content exchanged during this process. Information on the way in which personal data is collected and used in relation to services from third parties, the scope of such data, and its purpose, can be obtained from the relevant service provider.
Event Data Recorder EDR
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder EDR. The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crashes or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
- How various systems in your vehicle were operating.
- Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were fastened.
- How far, if at all, the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal?
- How fast the vehicle was traveling.
This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data, for instance, name, gender, age, and crash location, are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.