Tired of the Mini?! Never! The Mini literally changed my life! I live in South Texas where everyone (and their mom) drives Trucks and huge SUV'S ......then there is the small group of us mini drivers! Why on earth a single person needs to drive a TANK is beyond me, for me, the mini is not only classy, it's in a world all it's own! Plus the way it handles on the road, I could go on and on but I'll just say thanks for these tips on the mini, I really appreciate it!
Has to do with balls - I guess. I am living in Germany; 15 years ago we all thought the US guys are stupid driving such huge SUVs, as there is no more place on the inside than in an estate. TODAY the most selling car category in GER is SUV (thought way smaller than an Escalate :-)). We now have the problem that people cannot handle a mini truck that cannot be overviewed, like a Golf can. Therefore people are driving like newbees. The standard argument is: Safety. As a car enthusiast knows, this is nonsens. It just gives you a "feeling" of being stronger in traffic. Note our streets are way smaller than in america, north south, us, canada.
I recently bought my Mini Clubman and so far I'm really happy. Diesel is expensive compared to the US but the Mini is cheap enough to run that I don't worry about it. Also, it's plenty sporty enough on the road. It handles well in British weather, including high winds. There is plenty of space in the boot and although I need the drivers seat almost all of the way back, it's reasonably comfortable to drive. It's certainly easier to park than my old Mitsubishi 4x4 truck although the L200 never had problems with some of the poorly maintained roads over here where I feel every bump with the Mini.
Your videos are particularly useful since those of us who bought a new mini during the pandemic could not have a demonstration of the instruments etc and are having to work it out ourselves.
Great video man! Time stamps for those who want to check specific features: 0:01 Intro 0:30 Hidden glovebox 1:06 Digital speedometer 2:18 No key start 02:57 Rolling down windows with key fob 03:34 Comfort Access 03:54 Heated wiper nozzles 04:12 Automatic wipers with speed adjustment 05:27 Outro
Careful with #3 if you have a manual. I had the key in my pocket and stalled her out at a red light turn green in 5 o'clock traffic. Tried to start her and nothing. Had to dig the key out. The sounds of a thousand horns blaring still echoes in my head lol.
I know this thread is old, I have driven my Mini 2013 Paceman S manual with the key in my pocket since I bought it 2 years ago. NEVER a problem. If the battery starts to get low the car's computer reads it. Then it lights up an icon in your Tach Speedo display low battery Fob. All you have to do is plug your fob in once and a while to charge the battery. Around town which is 80% of my time I don't plug it in, but on longer trips if I remember I'll plug it in for the whole trip. If the battery will not hold a charge for a long time, then you have to change out the battery, which can be easily found at Walmart and how to's here on RUclips@@SimpleCarGuy
There is a hidden key inside the fob, if the battery is too low to open the door. On the back of the fob push the silver button hard and use the ring to pull the key out.
The "summer feature" you mentioned that rolls down the windows also opens the sunroof and unlocks all the doors. As someone who occasionally has the problem of having the remote activate while in my pocket, I consider this feature a problem. You can't defeat it that I have found and if it happens when you're in the living room and it's raining, your wife will confiscate your keys for her mini cooper and not let you have them back...
I've had BMWs for about 7-8 years that have had this feature and I haven't found it to be an issue other than one time where i came out to my windows rolled down about 2 inches all around after a long day at work. I do agree that some features should be configurable in the car menu. Thanks for watching!
You can actually turn it on or off if you want with Bimmercode, Carly, or other coding apps on your phone with just a simple wifi/bluetooth obd2 dongle plugged in. It's how i turned on the roll up feature on mine and turned off the dumb seatbelt chime and bulb checks causing strobing on LED headlights.
One of the things I loved about the original Minis was that the speedometer was in the middle!!! I'm glad they finally found a way to move it back and still keep the nav system and screen.
The information about the digital speed dial is so helpful! I was getting stressed driving and having to look over at the analog dial. Thanks for the video! 🚙
DO IT! My Mini is my first car also and it is so much fun! They are truly amazing cars and how they handle the road, curves and speeding up/braking, i lack the words to describe it properly but ooooh boy is it a great experience!
Ummm...I’m so glad this video popped up on my feed. I have a mini and had no idea about these hidden features. I’m currently in my car checking out the features. Thanks!!
I love mine! I saved some money today by installing the upper trim over the grill myself. "Chrome", which is really just plastic. I am proud of myself! If I'd had a body shop do it, it would have been much more than 35 bucks for sure!!! The trim got broken and I had it on there with some rolled up duct tape underneath lol! Because if you can't duct it, lol.....
just to let everyone know the "secret box" was actually suppose to be a CD holder originally buit mini removed it due to design issues also another fun fact you should never store important stuff in the box because if the airbags goes off the box is not able to be accessed.
THANK YOU FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ADJUSTMENT TIPS!! It’s always been so annoying when it’s raining lightly but the only wiper speed options are either way to fast or way to slow!
Do you know if you can set the digital display to show you which gear you are in while driving a stick shift? My daughter is learning to drive hers...she’s ripping around pretty good, but it would be helpful for her to see what gear she is in on the dash.
could you please explain everything about the radio and navi in one of your videos? Bluetooth connection, navi updates and so on. Would be great because there is no much info about it on the internet.
@@SimpleCarGuy I know about some radios that doesnt have an "connection" option and I heard that it is possible to add it. That would be neat for everybody who doesnt have that option!
That was awesome I learned so much more! Wipers settings, awesome! Literally I have my dream car, now I'm just beginning to hook her up, but damn she's a great car!
Thanks for the info, clarifies a lot. I don't have the navigator. So the key fob doesn't make the beep sound when I lock or unlock the car and can only be activated if I had the navigation system, correct, so does that men I don't have an alarm on the car? I've never seen the red light on top the tachometer blink!
Hello, did you manage to update your infotainment system? I have the very same model and would like to use Bluetooth for music but currently unable to =/
Just bought my first mini (used) today. The hidden glovebox still had stuff in it so I don’t even think the dealer that sold it to me knew it was there!
A lot of people don’t & the police complained bc they didn’t & MINI had to get rid of it. And if you want your ambient lighting to change color constantly you can do that too!!
Hello, I purchased a paceman s 2015 about 4 months ago. How do I know if the service indicators are correct. I only noticed recently, when I first put the key fob in, start the car, it shows service with a -5000, but I don't recall seeing this when I first purchased the vehicle. I recently had an oil change and I am wondering if the tech set the service information incorrectly, or does the computer on the vehicle automatically reset itself? I did not get an owner's manual with the vehicle,but I downloaded one from online which is a countryman/paceman combo manual. Several features on the paceman are not in the manual, like do I have a factory alarm on the car. When I use the key fob to lock the car, I don't hear the little beep sound when most people hear when they remotely lock their vehicle, that's one thing. Another thing is there's like a little rectangular, red color, I think liight on top of the tachometer and I have no idea what its for, it doesn't light up and i'm not sure whether it is a light or not. There is also what appears to look like a camera lens on the backside of the rear view mirror but i'm not sure what it's for either, I thought maybe it was the garage door opener feature, but there are no buttons on the mirror anywhere to activate!!! , that's just a few of my unknowns, can you help?
You won't know if the service indicators are correct other than for things such as brakes. There is a sensor that wears off and will let you know to change brakes. The car will not automatically reset the service lights, but you CAN do it via the menu yourself. The beep when you open the car can also be enabled from the Navigation (if you have it) or form the cluster menu (but I'd have to check for sure). The red light on top of the tach is your security indicator. If you lock your car in a dark room and try to 'break' into your car, the light will start blinking. This is a good indicator if your car was messed with. The 'camera' you see on the back of the rear view mirror is a sensor for you automatic windshield wipers. Hope that was helpful! Thanks for watching.
If I'm not mistaken the info you've just set is in memory in the key fob. You can program up to 3 fobs with different settings. One person might want metric readouts one standard, and so on. Guys: READ your manual, these things are all explained in there.
Great video! I don´t know if it is legal to code your car where you live, but if it is you can code it so that the windows can close by key too. You need an adapter (i use "Carly" Connected Car, because it comes with an app so you don´t need a special device to read and code) that plugs into ODB2 and something to read the data, then you can play with the software a little to make your car more fun :)
HOLY $*%# ! Thank you! I knew about the digital speedometer but nothing else! I bought it at an auction, so no book, if it ever had one🤷♀️ Since the video was a year ago, can you come back to video on Mini's! 😊
I just bought this car in Jan 2022, due to 3.55 gal gas prices. Got a 2010 S, 78k miles on it. Man it is fun to drive!!! Im hooked and my truck is staying in the drive. I hate that there is Bluetooth for phone calls, but I cannot play music from my Android. Big time bummer!
Yeah, not cheap at all! Kia is a cheap car. Fiat is a cheap car. Some Minis can be upwards of $45,000, especially if you want an S and a bigger model. I absolutely love mine! Totally worth the price.
We have a 2016 Mini Cooper S Countryman. I wish you would take some time and explain what that large screen in the middle of the dash does I spent over two hours with the owners manual and couldn't figure out how to link my phone to the car. I know that's possible because there are two numbers on the dial that belong to the last owner. I couldn't find a way to get ride of those numbers. I also think that it can run GPS. But I'm not sure how to do that. I've pressed every button I can think off. My daughter bought it from a Mazada dealer. A week later I was driving it and it blew the clutch. Four weeks later we still down't have the car. We'd bought several Mazadas from the dealer. The salesment was very upset that they didn't send it to a Mini Dealer. There are two within twenty miies.
That's one of the items I'm talking about in the video. You simple press the BC button until speed is displayed in the lower screen, leave it and then in a few seconds it will jump to the top one!
I'm in the U.S. and in my R60 mini, I can roll my windows up and down with my remote, as well as turn my headlights and parking lights on and off with the remote without having to lock or unlock the car.
Btw, I have a 08 bmw 328xi (e90) and a lot of these features apply. You can also have your mini coded so it could roll up the windows. Just search up Carly for BMW and Mini.
It's hard to maintain a constant speed in the mini clubman r55. I had many cars over the years and never encountered this problem. Is there a solution for this? No, my car does not have cruise control.
I would say the main thing to look out for is engine issues. These engines (n16) have to be taken care of or they will cost you. Oil has to be changed on time, coolant must always be topped off or it will overheat etc. My point is to get one with good history and look at shock towers to make sure there are no ‘mushrooming’ on those.
Check for hidden rust on the wheel well arches, on the fenders. Behind the black plastic cover running along the fenders. For mechanical issues or electrical problems go to car complaints website, there will be a list of Mini models by year and types of complaints. Got to www.carcomplaints.com
Tired of the Mini?! Never! The Mini literally changed my life! I live in South Texas where everyone (and their mom) drives Trucks and huge SUV'S ......then there is the small group of us mini drivers! Why on earth a single person needs to drive a TANK is beyond me, for me, the mini is not only classy, it's in a world all it's own! Plus the way it handles on the road, I could go on and on but I'll just say thanks for these tips on the mini, I really appreciate it!
Has to do with balls - I guess.
I am living in Germany; 15 years ago we all thought the US guys are stupid driving such huge SUVs, as there is no more place on the inside than in an estate.
TODAY the most selling car category in GER is SUV (thought way smaller than an Escalate :-)). We now have the problem that people cannot handle a mini truck that cannot be overviewed, like a Golf can. Therefore people are driving like newbees.
The standard argument is: Safety. As a car enthusiast knows, this is nonsens. It just gives you a "feeling" of being stronger in traffic.
Note our streets are way smaller than in america, north south, us, canada.
I recently bought my Mini Clubman and so far I'm really happy. Diesel is expensive compared to the US but the Mini is cheap enough to run that I don't worry about it. Also, it's plenty sporty enough on the road. It handles well in British weather, including high winds. There is plenty of space in the boot and although I need the drivers seat almost all of the way back, it's reasonably comfortable to drive. It's certainly easier to park than my old Mitsubishi 4x4 truck although the L200 never had problems with some of the poorly maintained roads over here where I feel every bump with the Mini.
I agree with everyone, but there is no respect on the road at least here in the midwest where everyone drives a lifted truck.
Where in South Texas, we have some massive MINI groups that do monthly meetups all over the state, you should try out a rally, its a blast.
I love my Cooper, too! #SanAntonio
I always just thought my mini had extremely fast wipers. They're always just a little too fast for my liking. Thanks for showing us that setting
Your videos are particularly useful since those of us who bought a new mini during the pandemic could not have a demonstration of the instruments etc and are having to work it out ourselves.
Very happy it was useful! Thanks for watching!
Great video man!
Time stamps for those who want to check specific features:
0:01 Intro
0:30 Hidden glovebox
1:06 Digital speedometer
2:18 No key start
02:57 Rolling down windows with key fob
03:34 Comfort Access
03:54 Heated wiper nozzles
04:12 Automatic wipers with speed adjustment
05:27 Outro
Thank you!
I never get tired of the mini!! I love my car! Keep up the Mini content!
Does the auto start work for the 2014 mini Cooper Countryman S?
Careful with #3 if you have a manual. I had the key in my pocket and stalled her out at a red light turn green in 5 o'clock traffic. Tried to start her and nothing. Had to dig the key out. The sounds of a thousand horns blaring still echoes in my head lol.
I wouldn’t recommend driving like that, but it’s convenient for running inside the store etc.
Oh no!!! Definitely not
😭😭😭
I know this thread is old, I have driven my Mini 2013 Paceman S manual with the key in my pocket since I bought it 2 years ago. NEVER a problem. If the battery starts to get low the car's computer reads it. Then it lights up an icon in your Tach Speedo display low battery Fob. All you have to do is plug your fob in once and a while to charge the battery. Around town which is 80% of my time I don't plug it in, but on longer trips if I remember I'll plug it in for the whole trip. If the battery will not hold a charge for a long time, then you have to change out the battery, which can be easily found at Walmart and how to's here on RUclips@@SimpleCarGuy
Do you know how to change the battery of a 2010 mini key fob?
There is a hidden key inside the fob, if the battery is too low to open the door. On the back of the fob push the silver button hard and use the ring to pull the key out.
thanks now everyone knows about the hidden box
Exactly, not a secret any damn more
Never tired of the mini
sorry that he told other people about a useful feature assholes
first rule of R56 Mini Ownership, Don’t mention the secret compartment.
@@BrasileiroBritanico1 first rule of r56 club Don't talk about the secrets
I’m using mine on vacation in Costa Rica and I tell you this Little car handles the curves awesomely!
The "summer feature" you mentioned that rolls down the windows also opens the sunroof and unlocks all the doors. As someone who occasionally has the problem of having the remote activate while in my pocket, I consider this feature a problem. You can't defeat it that I have found and if it happens when you're in the living room and it's raining, your wife will confiscate your keys for her mini cooper and not let you have them back...
I've had BMWs for about 7-8 years that have had this feature and I haven't found it to be an issue other than one time where i came out to my windows rolled down about 2 inches all around after a long day at work. I do agree that some features should be configurable in the car menu.
Thanks for watching!
You can actually turn it on or off if you want with Bimmercode, Carly, or other coding apps on your phone with just a simple wifi/bluetooth obd2 dongle plugged in. It's how i turned on the roll up feature on mine and turned off the dumb seatbelt chime and bulb checks causing strobing on LED headlights.
I have owned an R53 since new. It currently has 47k miles. It's still and always will be cool as hell!
Hell yeah it will! I’ve wanted a super charged Mini Cooper S for a while, but can’t find one that I can trust to run for a few years.
@@SimpleCarGuy
I have R53 . 2003 , 52000 miles. No problem you just need to keep them serviced. Great car.
The problem is finding one with such low miles, well maintained and for a decent price.
One of the things I loved about the original Minis was that the speedometer was in the middle!!! I'm glad they finally found a way to move it back and still keep the nav system and screen.
I totally agree! It's a great design while keeping something of the original. Hope it's the same on the new ones.
I am not tired of the MINI. Thank you for going over “Set
Info”.
I believe in 2011, this Cooper as Clubman was a R55, not an
R56.
The information about the digital speed dial is so helpful! I was getting stressed driving and having to look over at the analog dial. Thanks for the video! 🚙
does the digital speedo stay or do you have to set it every time you start the car?
@@kubilayw8312 Probably set it up each time. It literally takes 5secinds so don't stress😂
@@kubilayw8312 it stays for my 2013 s
Very Cool! I especially like the Key fob to roll the windows down! And the secret glove compartment! Excellent!
use the metal key in the driver's door handle to close the windows.
I think holding the comfort access button also works!
I’m planning on getting a mini as my first car and I’m totally not bored of seeing you do videos about it 🤩
Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for watching.
DO IT! My Mini is my first car also and it is so much fun! They are truly amazing cars and how they handle the road, curves and speeding up/braking, i lack the words to describe it properly but ooooh boy is it a great experience!
Are the remote start features onky accessible on the manual since you have to press the clutch?
I just bought my first MINI Cooper S last week! I love it so far!!!!
Good choice! Hope you enjoy it for many years!
Just got my Mini now going to try these , thanks for sharing
You can press and hold the Comfort Access rubber button on your door to close all your windows and sunroof while outside.
You are correct! Thanks for adding a cool feature to the list
mine doesn't do anything really sucks I've tried several times, doesn't unlock or do anything. -_-
I knew about most of these except for the wiper blades!!!! Thank you! Love my Mini!!!
Ummm...I’m so glad this video popped up on my feed. I have a mini and had no idea about these hidden features. I’m currently in my car checking out the features. Thanks!!
That's great to hear!!! I hope you got them to work.
Is that an aftermarket entertainment system? If so where did you get it?
That’s the stock professional navigation system.
what is this Y cable in hidden box? are you using it for bluetooth connection?
I’ve had my Mini since 2012 and as sad as it is to say, I didn’t know about some of these hidden features on my car. Thanks for sharing this info!!
I'm very happy you learned something new about your car! Thanks for watching!
Same here. Didn’t know about third door for 6 months. Found secret glove compartment after 4 yrs while cleaning,love it.
I'm picking up mine tomorrow. Thanks for the info, and thank you even more for not using any kind of trendy (and irritating) background music.
Thanks for watching!!
Thank you!!! I learned about the new glove compartment and it's so awesome it runs without the key in!
Great to hear! Happy MINI driving!
There's a lot to love about those cars.
I love mine! I saved some money today by installing the upper trim over the grill myself. "Chrome", which is really just plastic. I am proud of myself! If I'd had a body shop do it, it would have been much more than 35 bucks for sure!!! The trim got broken and I had it on there with some rolled up duct tape underneath lol! Because if you can't duct it, lol.....
I feel weird that I've had this car 6 months and I only just found a new glove box and that it runs without the key!
Glad you learned something new about you Mini! Thanks for watching
@@SimpleCarGuy think how I feel its 2020 and now I learn my 2007 starts without the key
dont feel bad, we just bought our 2nd mini and this vid has been enlightening
just to let everyone know the "secret box" was actually suppose to be a CD holder originally buit mini removed it due to design issues also another fun fact you should never store important stuff in the box because if the airbags goes off the box is not able to be accessed.
That is actually a really fun fact about this car! Thanks for posting.
Meh, a sawzall with a metal cutting blade - nothing in the car is inaccessible. :-)
Our 09 convertible does have a 6 CD player in the not so secret glove box.
@@oPiggySue Agreed. If your airbags went off, there's a gd chance your car is totalled anyways. Whatever was in there, I'm gettin' it back lmao
THANK YOU FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ADJUSTMENT TIPS!! It’s always been so annoying when it’s raining lightly but the only wiper speed options are either way to fast or way to slow!
Happy to help!
you either get blinded by the rain or the windscreen is drier that death valley
Do you know if you can set the digital display to show you which gear you are in while driving a stick shift? My daughter is learning to drive hers...she’s ripping around pretty good, but it would be helpful for her to see what gear she is in on the dash.
As much as I played with the displays, I don't remember seeing that in the options. I would test it for ya, but I don't have the car anymore.
Always wanted to increase auto wiper frequency - great tip
Thank you. Glad you found out something about the car you didn’t know!
This video is awesome. I just bought a mini and can’t wait to test these features out !
Have fun! The best part about a new car is learning and testing all the new fun features!
What a super helpful video. We just purchased a 2014 Coupe and found your tips so helpful. Thank you!
Thanks for watching, glad it helped!
My Mini Cooper is a blast 2005 1.6L Convertible. A great toy!👍It’s only got 108,000 miles on it.
I have a 550xi and it’s obviously a much much faster car, but this Mini is such a blast to drive!
Two time MINI owner here. Love them #miniac
could you please explain everything about the radio and navi in one of your videos? Bluetooth connection, navi updates and so on. Would be great because there is no much info about it on the internet.
I will look into it and see if there is anything worth making a video about. Thank you for watching.
@@SimpleCarGuy I know about some radios that doesnt have an "connection" option and I heard that it is possible to add it. That would be neat for everybody who doesnt have that option!
What do you mean exactly by connection option? As in will it connect to you phone? My phone connects to phone functions, but no audio streaming option
Yes can you pls explain
Very good video thanks mate only the people that get tired of the mini is the people that don’t own one but want one 😂
That was awesome I learned so much more! Wipers settings, awesome! Literally I have my dream car, now I'm just beginning to hook her up, but damn she's a great car!
Do you have a video detailing your stereo
How do I get the speed off the little window? Id rathe have temp.
Press the BC button to change it to something else and then wait, it will move after a few seconds
@@SimpleCarGuy - Thanks
What year mini is this? I own a 2011 mini cooper and it has a slightly different dash
This is a 2010 Mini Cooper S with navigation option
im looking at a 2011 Cooper S and have heard a lot about how unreliable they are, they cant be too terrible right?
Check this out:
Mini Cooper R56 Problems to Expect ruclips.net/video/AQBX1sBhLVc/видео.html
Thanks for the info, clarifies a lot. I don't have the navigator. So the key fob doesn't make the beep sound when I lock or unlock the car and can only be activated if I had the navigation system, correct, so does that men I don't have an alarm on the car? I've never seen the red light on top the tachometer blink!
You’re very welcome! You may not have the optional alarm then. From what I understand, the car will only beep if you have that option.
Not seen that infotainment system before. Is it standard or was it an aftermarket retrofit ?
It’s standard professional navigation system from Mini.
@@SimpleCarGuy OK thanks.
Has the engine got to be running to use that bc button and get into the menus etc?
The engine does not have to be running, but the ignition has to be on.
@@SimpleCarGuy Thanks for the useful info
Hey did u install the digital speedometer? As I have a regular one in my 2010 mini hatch one
No, it's all stock.
You deserve many more subscription. Love from India. God Bless.
Thank you so much 😀
On my r60 countryman you can hold the button on the outside of the vehicle on the door handle and it will close all the windows and the sunroof
That's cool! I have done that on a BMW, but didn't think of trying it on the MINI. Very cool!
Also, you cand fold in your door mirrors turning and holding the mirrors settings button.
That's a very good one that I should have had in the video! Thanks.
I’m literally in my car right now like wooow 😲 I didn’t know my car had these features 🤣👍🏾👍🏾 Thanks
Hello, did you manage to update your infotainment system? I have the very same model and would like to use Bluetooth for music but currently unable to =/
I haven’t and I don’t think these systems allow Bluetooth music even with an update.
Super info I didn’t know
This details ! I got 2009 mini and happy to watching you and now knew !!!!
does the R53 also have a digital readout for the speedometer?
Don’t know, never had one.
Can you remove the total miles on the bottom of the tach?
Could you please give us your exact model of the mini?
wonderful video!
Sure, it’s a 2010 Mini Cooper S R56. Thanks for watching!
Just bought my first mini (used) today. The hidden glovebox still had stuff in it so I don’t even think the dealer that sold it to me knew it was there!
I found a few useful cables in mine when I got the car. Not a lot of people know about it, unless they pushed on it by accident.
I have an air bag instead of a hidden compartment🤣😂
What was in there , candy or cash? lol
A lot of people don’t & the police complained bc they didn’t & MINI had to get rid of it. And if you want your ambient lighting to change color constantly you can do that too!!
Can't wait to try it in the morning 😁
Hey. Is that the standard radio in the car?
Yes, it’s the professional navigation option.
I have a Mini Cooper 2012 from America. Navigation works in America. Question-how to delete addresses of trips from navigation memory?
If I remember correctly, you can go to last destination and select Delete Entry. I don't have the car anymore to check, unfortunately.
Thanks for that info, I found the extra glove box how Kool ! and i will try the other items
Hello, I purchased a paceman s 2015 about 4 months ago. How do I know if the service indicators are correct. I only noticed recently, when I first put the key fob in, start the car, it shows service with a -5000, but I don't recall seeing this when I first purchased the vehicle. I recently had an oil change and I am wondering if the tech set the service information incorrectly, or does the computer on the vehicle automatically reset itself? I did not get an owner's manual with the vehicle,but I downloaded one from online which is a countryman/paceman combo manual. Several features on the paceman are not in the manual, like do I have a factory alarm on the car. When I use the key fob to lock the car, I don't hear the little beep sound when most people hear when they remotely lock their vehicle, that's one thing. Another thing is there's like a little rectangular, red color, I think liight on top of the tachometer and I have no idea what its for, it doesn't light up and i'm not sure whether it is a light or not. There is also what appears to look like a camera lens on the backside of the rear view mirror but i'm not sure what it's for either, I thought maybe it was the garage door opener feature, but there are no buttons on the mirror anywhere to activate!!! , that's just a few of my unknowns, can you help?
You won't know if the service indicators are correct other than for things such as brakes. There is a sensor that wears off and will let you know to change brakes. The car will not automatically reset the service lights, but you CAN do it via the menu yourself.
The beep when you open the car can also be enabled from the Navigation (if you have it) or form the cluster menu (but I'd have to check for sure).
The red light on top of the tach is your security indicator. If you lock your car in a dark room and try to 'break' into your car, the light will start blinking. This is a good indicator if your car was messed with.
The 'camera' you see on the back of the rear view mirror is a sensor for you automatic windshield wipers.
Hope that was helpful! Thanks for watching.
Thanks for this information it was helpful. Especially the window wiper tip. 👍🏾👍🏾
Thank you for watching!
I second this! I’ve had my 2013 Cooper S for years and have never known you could adjust the wiper speed. Game changer!!
I have a 2015 Countryman S. I hate the MPH in the tach. Can I switch it back like you switched yours from temp to MPH?
Sorry, don’t know much about the f56 cars!
SimpleCarGuy Its an R60 actually. Does that help😬?
Ahh, than you can simple press the BC button on the left stock and switch to something else instead of the MPH.
Any idea how I disable the beeping sound when I unlock and lock the car? The beeping bothers the neighbors. We have a 2011 Mini Cooper S.
If you have the navigation, you can turn it off in the settings. I'm not sure on the cars without as I've never had one.
Thank you, your hints helped me use the auto wiper adjust and didn’t know about the heated wiper fluid blocks. Keep up the good work!
You can also change the digital speedo from MPH to KPH by going into the main setup menu
Thats cool and helpful if you drive into Canada. Thanks for the tip!
Very helpful. And not waffly. Appreciated.
Glad it was helpful!
Where did you get that stereo. I am looking for an after market stereo to replace the oem one
That’s OEM navigation system, not aftermarket.
Hey, I have a question. Can you play music if your phone is connected to the Bluetooth? Or Bluetooth is just for calling only? Thanks
On these cars the Bluetooth is for calling only. Thanks for watching!
You can connect your phone with an auxillary cord. Works just fine for me.
Very cool. I've learned some new things about my mini today.
Glad you found the video useful. Thank you for watching!
I didn't know about the 10 second Thing, thank you so much for the Video and I hope to See more about the MINI!
I’m glad you learned something! Appreciate you watching! I’ll try to make more interesting videos about the Mini.
I'm getting my 2009 Clubman ready to sell and I didn't know about the features you went over. Thanks! 😊
Great video, and very informative.
Glad it was helpful!
love that windows open button got it on my series 3
If I'm not mistaken the info you've just set is in memory in the key fob. You can program up to 3 fobs with different settings. One person might want metric readouts one standard, and so on. Guys: READ your manual, these things are all explained in there.
i have r56 disel but the hidden box its not workin wont opet
Great video! I don´t know if it is legal to code your car where you live, but if it is you can code it so that the windows can close by key too. You need an adapter (i use "Carly" Connected Car, because it comes with an app so you don´t need a special device to read and code) that plugs into ODB2 and something to read the data, then you can play with the software a little to make your car more fun :)
Great tip, thanks for sharing!
HOLY $*%# ! Thank you! I knew about the digital speedometer but nothing else! I bought it at an auction, so no book, if it ever had one🤷♀️
Since the video was a year ago, can you come back to video on Mini's! 😊
Glad you learned some stuff about your cool car! Unfortunately, I had to sell the Mini.. that was a sad day. I'm looking for a 2014+ S now.
I just bought this car in Jan 2022, due to 3.55 gal gas prices. Got a 2010 S, 78k miles on it. Man it is fun to drive!!! Im hooked and my truck is staying in the drive. I hate that there is Bluetooth for phone calls, but I cannot play music from my Android. Big time bummer!
Thanks , I have a 2009 & had no idea about these features
Glad you found them! Thanks for watching.
Why you reveled the secret compartment ? Do you know what does it means,
SECRET COMPARMENT?????
small yes....cheap uhmmmm no!!! Mini Coopers are not cheap....just sayin
Got mine for $2000, so pretty cheap in my opinion. Thank you for watching!
Yeah, not cheap at all! Kia is a cheap car. Fiat is a cheap car. Some Minis can be upwards of $45,000, especially if you want an S and a bigger model. I absolutely love mine! Totally worth the price.
@@SimpleCarGuy 2000 in 2019 back when this car came out it probably sold new for around 30-40k so not that cheap.
@@almosttoastt I meant it more as you can get them cheap now (used).
You can get a new one in the US for about 22,000. I'd call that cheap for a new vehicle
We have a 2016 Mini Cooper S Countryman. I wish you would take some time and explain what that large screen in the middle of the dash does I spent over two hours with the owners manual and couldn't figure out how to link my phone to the car. I know that's possible because there are two numbers on the dial that belong to the last owner. I couldn't find a way to get ride of those numbers. I also think that it can run GPS. But I'm not sure how to do that. I've pressed every button I can think off. My daughter bought it from a Mazada dealer. A week later I was driving it and it blew the clutch. Four weeks later we still down't have the car. We'd bought several Mazadas from the dealer. The salesment was very upset that they didn't send it to a Mini Dealer. There are two within twenty miies.
howd you get that screen in the centre of the speedo? i dont have that :(
That's one of the items I'm talking about in the video. You simple press the BC button until speed is displayed in the lower screen, leave it and then in a few seconds it will jump to the top one!
Omg the hidden box😱didnt know i had it😂😂😂and the windows with the key also not
I'm in the U.S. and in my R60 mini, I can roll my windows up and down with my remote, as well as turn my headlights and parking lights on and off with the remote without having to lock or unlock the car.
I don't even have an S, i just saw hidden features in the title and clicked😂
Watched a few videos and yours explained the best. Thanks
Happy to hear that!
Me running out to set the wipers on auto setting 😆
Btw, I have a 08 bmw 328xi (e90) and a lot of these features apply. You can also have your mini coded so it could roll up the windows. Just search up Carly for BMW and Mini.
My 335i Coupé has a lot of these as well, it runs in the bmw family. Thanks for watching and suggestion about Carly Programming
@@SimpleCarGuy always happy to help when I can!
It's hard to maintain a constant speed in the mini clubman r55. I had many cars over the years and never encountered this problem. Is there a solution for this? No, my car does not have cruise control.
Can you explain what makes it hard to maintain speed? Is the throttle too sensitive or is it slowing down on it own too much?
Its always either too fast or too slow compared to target speed.
@@tvbox6955 I'll be honest, I've got no idea what that could be. If you find what it was, please do post in case someone else has that issue.
I have a 03 model , love it!
Want another one in great shape 1800
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Does the 2019 mini Cooper S have that glove box compartment the secret one
Sorry, I didn’t know. This is for 2007-2013 Minis. I believe they have removed it for the new cars.
My mini is 2009
And it doesn’t work the windows option as you are shown
Hi what are the weak Spots for an Used Mini R56? I would like to buy one
I would say the main thing to look out for is engine issues. These engines (n16) have to be taken care of or they will cost you. Oil has to be changed on time, coolant must always be topped off or it will overheat etc. My point is to get one with good history and look at shock towers to make sure there are no ‘mushrooming’ on those.
Check for hidden rust on the wheel well arches, on the fenders. Behind the black plastic cover running along the fenders.
For mechanical issues or electrical problems go to car complaints website, there will be a list of Mini models by year and types of complaints. Got to www.carcomplaints.com
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Thank you for every tip!!! You are amazing
Thank you! Appreciate you watching.
Damn I just bought a mini coper and it’s weird it doesn’t even has temperature
Thanks brother
Thank you soo much !!! It have been very helpful !!