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on the H/K head unit, if the bass & volume are set past the default "mid point", a volume limiter kicks in to prevent damage to the speakers (and your ears ), no matter how high you turn it up.
Also, pre '06 (I think, someone verify as I'm on an '04) no matter how hard you look , the automatic sound level adjuster doesn't exist despite what the manual says
Also, pre '06 (I think, someone verify as I'm on an '04) no matter how hard you look , the automatic sound level adjuster doesn't exist despite what the manual says
You can get to it in the H/U diagnostic/setup mode, but it doesn't have any effect with the HK upgrade.
on the H/K head unit, if the bass & volume are set past the default "mid point", a volume limiter kicks in to prevent damage to the speakers (and your ears ), no matter how high you turn it up.
Also, pre '06 (I think, someone verify as I'm on an '04) no matter how hard you look , the automatic sound level adjuster doesn't exist despite what the manual says
I did some more research on this, and apparenly the automatic sound leveling IS a feature of the H/K, you just can't adjust it. The H/K DSP determines what's best (or it just has one default setting).
Don't argue with it.. H/K knows audio better than you..
I did some more research on this, and apparenly the automatic sound leveling IS a feature of the H/K, you just can't adjust it. The H/K DSP determines what's best (or it just has one default setting).
Don't argue with it.. H/K knows audio better than you..
Yes it is a feature, and you are correct, it can not be changed. However, you can get into the settings and change it, but it doesn't do abything.
on the H/K head unit, if the bass & volume are set past the default "mid point", a volume limiter kicks in to prevent damage to the speakers (and your ears ), no matter how high you turn it up.
Also, pre '06 (I think, someone verify as I'm on an '04) no matter how hard you look , the automatic sound level adjuster doesn't exist despite what the manual says
+1 on that!
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Don't know if this has been listed. I went completely through the thread a few weeks ago and it wasn't, but haven't gone back today. I have an 06 MCS convertible and when you quickly push the rear window button above the mirror for them to go automatically down, they do, then the front windows also follow suit! pretty cool, I thought!
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WIPERS/LIGHTING:
You activate "follow-me-home" headlights by flicking the highbeam stalk after removing the ignition key.
Without using the key, you can activate street parking lights on left or right side by pressing the turn indicator stalk up or down.
Activating Intermittent rear wiper mode, it will go quickly for a few passes, then give one pass every so often.
Automatic headlamp cleaning is done only if: highbeams are on, wipers are on high, and at least 10 seconds have elapsed since the last time. If you don't want to blast the front of your newly cleaned car, just dip the headlights back to normal before spraying your windshield. This uses a lot of juice, and in 2006 models, the reservoir got a little bigger.
The interval for intermittent wipers is road speed-sensative.
RADIO:
You can adjust tone line and speed sensative volume rate by going to a secret menu in the radio (press and hold the "music note" button).
You can briefly play all of the radio stations you can receive by pressing "M" to start play, then press and hold "M".
There are two FM bands and 1 AM band.
You can get the radio to display its hardware and software version by pressing/holding ? button (I don't remember which).
Press PTY to toggle PTY on/off. Press and hold PTY to set it to Automatic mode.
Automatically store all radio buttons with the 6 strongest signals receivable by pressing "FM" then press and hold "FM". You can do this for both FM bands and substitute the "AM" button to do it for AM. (Useful when driving long distances away from your listening area).
Press and hold the "RDS" button for auto feature.
You can activate Track Repeat by pressing and holding the "RND" button.
ONBOARD COMPUTER:
When the car is shipped over from England, the computer is set for "Transit Mode" which disables features that could cause the battery to run down.
During engine cranking, certain loads are deactivated to allow max voltage to be applied to the starter motor. These loads are reintroduced over a 2 second period after the engine starts: wipers/headlights, blower motor, power windows, heated rear window, heated front window (in that order).
If you floor the accelerator for more than 3 seconds, or rev the RPM's over 6000 rpm's, the computer automatically shuts down the climate control to reduce drag on the engine.
You scroll through the OBC menu using the computer button on top of the stalk. "AVE MPG" and "AVE SPEED" can be reset by press/holding the button. I reset these two each time I fill up.
As previously mentioned, you don't need the key to display your odometer reading--just press the the button. However, you DO need the key to reset your trip meter.
The IKE has 21 test functions you can access by holding the trip button down while turning the ignition key. Press briefly to advance through menu options, press and hold to access that option. Tests 1&2 are always unlocked, Tests 3-21 are locked. Test number 19 is the "Unlock" function for getting to the rest of them.
Try subtest 2.0 (hold trip button, turn on key, press repeatedly to scroll up to 2.0, then hold). It runs a test that activates all gauges, LED's, and indicators. Very Cool!
KEYS:
Earlier keys required the internal battery to be changed. Newer keys recharge while in the ignition.
Every 6 months, rotate your master key and spare key to keep both batteries charged.
To have a key replaced or cut, you have to provide your proof of ownership and driver's license to the dealership, who faxes it off to New Jersey to have your key made (takes about a week).
A cheaper "valet" key can be made that does not have the convenience opening/locking buttons on it. It looks the same but costs about $35.
The little plastic spare key in actuality does have a transponder chip in it (look real close, and use the "wave" test--hold it close to the ignition and hear the chime).
On some year models, if you lock the car with the keyfob, even the "unlock" toggle switch inside the car is disabled (called "Double-Lock" or "Central Arrest"). Be careful not to leave anybody in the car and lock them in with the keyfob because they can't get out.
You can "Lock When Running" by locking the driver's door from the outside with your spare key as long as the auto trans. is in Park or the handbrake is applied in manual trans. cars.
If you have the MINI alarm system, you can disable the inside motion detector by pressing ARM twice in a row. (In case you want to leave someone or a dog inside the car). This happens automatically if a window is down.
The alarm has a tilt sensor if someone tries to jack up the car.
The key records vehicle and owner information and telemtry which the dealerships can access by putting your key through their key reader.
CLIMATE CONTROL:
On automatic AC, press and hold the climate button to switch between automatic and manual mode.
LIGHTING:
The overhead lights can be turned "Soft on/off" or "Permanent on/off" by either pressing them or pressing and holding them for more than 5 seconds.
Activating Intermittent rear wiper mode, it will go quickly for a few passes, then give one pass every so often.
Actually the intermittent rear wiper wipes every third wipe of the front wipers, after the inital three wipes on both the intermittent, low and high speeds.
Automatic headlamp cleaning is done only if: highbeams are on, wipers are on high, and at least 10 seconds have elapsed since the last time. If you don't want to blast the front of your newly cleaned car, just dip the headlights back to normal before spraying your windshield. This uses a lot of juice, and in 2006 models, the reservoir got a little bigger.
The headlamp washers clean whenever the headlamps are on, either dip beam or main beam in both my '02 and my '06
RADIO:
There are two FM bands and 1 AM band.
There is a third FM band that you can use to store the strongest 6 local stations. There are FM1, FM2 and FM? (I can't remember right now)
Automatically store all radio buttons with the 6 strongest signals receivable by pressing "FM" then press and hold "FM". You can do this for both FM bands and substitute the "AM" button to do it for AM. (Useful when driving long distances away from your listening area).
Always let the computer check itself FULLY ... BEFORE cranking the engine to start.
The "check" is random ... if you don't something may not work (windows, Ac, etc)
To be sure this has been done DON'T crank untill the lowest fuel indicator has changed from RED to orange !
Always let the computer check itself FULLY ... BEFORE cranking the engine to start.
The "check" is random ... if you don't something may not work (windows, Ac, etc)
To be sure this has been done DON'T crank untill the lowest fuel indicator has changed from RED to orange !
Where'd you hear about this? That could 'splain a LOT of the random problems some folks occasionally have with their cars.
Where'd you hear about this? That could 'splain a LOT of the random problems some folks occasionally have with their cars.
Rawhyde
I had issues of the windows not working, AC, dead sterio and a sunroof that wouldn't opperate.
While in for regular service I mentioned it. (thought I might have BIG issues)
When I picked up my car the SA had called MINI/BMW they asked me to call them.
A nice interesting conversation and this guy seemed to know EVERYTHING !
(from ECU versions, NAV stuff and, computer info.)
Since then I follow the red to orange system and NOT A SINGLE PROBLEM !
The people that I have shared this with are ALL now without issues (well you know ... this kind of issue)
I had issues of the windows not working, AC, dead sterio and a sunroof that wouldn't opperate.
While in for regular service I mentioned it. (thought I might have BIG issues)
When I picked up my car the SA had called MINI/BMW they asked me to call them.
A nice interesting conversation and this guy seemed to know EVERYTHING !
(from ECU versions, NAV stuff and, computer info.)
Since then I follow the red to orange system and NOT A SINGLE PROBLEM !
The people that I have shared this with are ALL now without issues (well you know ... this kind of issue)
Thanks! You have probably posted the most important message in the whole thread!
Not sure if this has been mentioned, but the rear wiper speed varies depending on the speed of the front wipers. Coming in to work this morning I noticed that the rear wiper "wiped" about every 9 seconds with the fronts on intermittant, and every 3 seconds with the wipers on normal My Audi has the same interval regardless
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AMEN!! I found this thread by happy accident- I am selling my '03 MCS to a very good home (I still have 3 other mini's) and was looking for something else entirely. This is the answer to the only concern I had as a seller!!
Always let the computer check itself FULLY ... BEFORE cranking the engine to start ...To be sure this has been done DON'T crank untill the lowest fuel indicator has changed from RED to orange !
Wow, who'd have "thunk" it without being told? I always just jump in and start the thing, well, used to. It should be different NOW. They said the same about my Buell XB, but it doesn't have nearly as many things to operate as the MINI, just the FI and the electric fuel pump really.
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Always let the computer check itself FULLY ... BEFORE cranking the engine to start.
The "check" is random ... if you don't something may not work (windows, Ac, etc)
To be sure this has been done DON'T crank untill the lowest fuel indicator has changed from RED to orange !
Thank you, I had just posted the problem when I saw this post. The dealer didn't tell/or know about the systems diag test. I'll tell him. Frank
... The IKE has 21 test functions you can access by holding the trip button down while turning the ignition key. Press briefly to advance through menu options, press and hold to access that option. Tests 1&2 are always unlocked, Tests 3-21 are locked. Test number 19 is the "Unlock" function for getting to the rest of them.
Try subtest 2.0 (hold trip button, turn on key, press repeatedly to scroll up to 2.0, then hold). It runs a test that activates all gauges, LED's, and indicators. Very Cool! ...
that 2.0 test entertained me for a good 15 minutes today (i'm easly amused lol) Is there a list somwhere of what the other test functions do?
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You can adjust tone line and speed sensative volume rate by going to a secret menu in the radio (press and hold the "music note" button).
Its not secret, the manual told me about that.
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How odd that this thread should pop up when it did. I was just out running some errands and found something that I hadn't been aware of in the 14+ months that I've owned my car:
When you fold the rear seats down, there's a little warning label next to each of the seat latches, something to the effect of "Make sure the seat latch engages when returning the seat to its upright position."
Not earth-shaking, I admit. But I hadn't noticed those little stickers before.
Speaking of "things you didn't know": If you fold the rear seatbacks down, you get more exhaust sound inside the cabin.
Something else the new owner may not have noticed: there are several stickers and labels and things that say "BMW" on them. Some on the inside of the engine compartment, maybe inside the door sills? And doesn't the bag for the jack also say BMW on it? (Too busy watching the Olympics to go out to the garage and check.)
I wonder how many times does "BMW" appear on the car. I'll bet there's a MINI fanatic on this board who has actually counted all of them!
All interesting things ... now here are some of the more esoteric things .... think "you must be ONE with the car"
If you use the wrong Gender ... he or she WILL let you know you got it wrong
If you choose a name it doesn't like ... he/she WILL let you know its not happy (you think all that warranty work is just bad karma?)
If you turn of that radio, roll down the windows and listen closely ... he/she WILL sing to you (be careful here because this can become addictive and you might dump all your CDs and Ipod widgets).
If you dont wax it enough ... he/she will NOT be happy and let you know that. ... one way or the other.
), no matter how high you turn it up.
, the automatic sound level adjuster doesn't exist despite what the manual says
~Little C~2003 MCS EB/W Current mods: MD Custom CAI, LOTF Engine Dampner, Hawk HPS pads. One-ball exhaust. HK system. 15% rear tint/20% front tint.
I have an 06 MCS convertible and when you quickly push the rear window button above the mirror for them to go automatically down, they do, then the front windows also follow suit! pretty cool, I thought!
When you're born, you're crying and everyone else is smiling. Live so that when you die everyone else is crying and you're the one who's smiling!
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