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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 3536 (HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - REPAIR)AUXILIARY HEATER WITH CONTROL ELEMENTS64 12... INITIALIZING TELESTART HAND TRANSMITTER (T90)
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans
64 12... Initializing Telestart hand transmitter (T90)
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 64 12... Initializing Telestart hand transmitter (T90)
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NOTE:
The Telestart hand transmitter must be initialized when:
The independent heating is switched on under an outside temperature of approx. 15 °C with the hand transmitter and at a preselected switch-on time.
Direct activation is possible at any outside temperature via the "Climate" menu item in the i-Drive, but not in driving mode.
- Hand transmitter is replaced
- Car Access System control unit is replaced
The independent heating is switched on under an outside temperature of approx. 15 °C with the hand transmitter and at a preselected switch-on time.
Direct activation is possible at any outside temperature via the "Climate" menu item in the i-Drive, but not in driving mode.
To initialize a new hand transmitter, perform the following operations from inside the vehicle:
- Close all vehicle doors
- Within 5 seconds: Switch ignition lock from terminal "0" to terminal "R" and then back to terminal "0"
- Within 5 seconds: Press OFF button (1) on hand transmitter and with OFF button (1) held down press ON button (2) three times quickly
- Release both buttons. LED (3) on hand transmitter flashes
NOTE:
The vehicle's central locking closes and opens automatically on successful initialization.
The initialization process must be repeated if there is no checkback signal from the central locking system.
The initialization process must be repeated if there is no checkback signal from the central locking system.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.