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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 07:38 AM
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Getting into the menu on the dash...

Hey everyone, I've misplaced my owner's manual and could really use some help. This is for a 2008 MC.

Had some damage to a rim from a pothole last weekend. I got it fixed, but my key programming got reset somehow and now, of course, I have the TPMS light on my dash despite all tires being properly inflated. So I'm trying to figure out how to get into the menu to change the auto door locks, etc etc. But the menu only seems to allow me to change wiper speed, clock and calendar.

Can someone please help me get into the full menu? For the life of me, I can't figure it out! And also help me figure out how to reset my TPMS monitor? Dealer said there's a button under the parking brake, but I don't think he was talking about a 2008.

Thanks a ton in advance!
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 07:41 AM
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I don't have time to look that up for you right now, but the MINI USA website has the owner's manual online.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by corcoranwtnet
I don't have time to look that up for you right now, but the MINI USA website has the owner's manual online.
Definitely, I appreciate that, but I'm in Canada and the Canadian site doesn't have the owner's manual online, hence my dilemma.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 09:10 AM
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-Place Key Fob in slot
-Press the Start/Stop button without pressing on the brakes. Don't want to start the engine although you could and end up with the same results. This way you just won't be inhaling fumes if you're inside a closed garage.
-Press and hold the button at the end of the stalk till the menu option comes on. You'll get different options compared to if you held the same button without turning on the car.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by darmog
-Place Key Fob in slot
-Press the Start/Stop button without pressing on the brakes. Don't want to start the engine although you could and end up with the same results. This way you just won't be inhaling fumes if you're inside a closed garage.
-Press and hold the button at the end of the stalk till the menu option comes on. You'll get different options compared to if you held the same button without turning on the car.
Awesome, will give it a try... thanks!
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by MCEnvy
Definitely, I appreciate that, but I'm in Canada and the Canadian site doesn't have the owner's manual online, hence my dilemma.
Go to the USA website then - manual is the same with respect to these features.

Also, to add to what was already said. I think you can get the same info with the engine running - I mess with it at lights sometimes. However, it doesn't work once you get above a certain speed.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackSapphire
Go to the USA website then - manual is the same with respect to these features.

Also, to add to what was already said. I think you can get the same info with the engine running - I mess with it at lights sometimes. However, it doesn't work once you get above a certain speed.
Tried, but unless you are a US owner (which I am not), you don't get access to those parts of the website. Regardless, someone has kindly offered to email me the PDF, so I'm all set.

Thanks everyone.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 02:47 PM
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Canada, eh?
 
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