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mini.mcl · Jul 21st, 2003, 05:32 PM

Hi everyone,

I picked up my new MCS last week.... still grinning

Just a couple of questions which I can't find in the manual, hopefully someone can help.

1)I have the MFSW and CD Changer but cannot change the disk via the MFSW, yet the centre button on the left paddle does nothing

Do you have to use the head unit to change discs?

2)Should the seatbelt warning like turn off after a few seconds or should it stay on until the drivers belt is secured?

3)Inside the glove box is a black dial thingy which rotates 90 degrees.... haven't a clue what it is, anyone know?

Thanks,

Martin L · Jul 21st, 2003, 05:34 PM

Good to hear you're enjoying your car

1/ MFSW doesn't control the multidisc player and yes the middle button does nothing

2/ Seatbelt light goes out automatically after a few seconds regardless whether a belt is secured or not
3/ That is a valve to let air conditioned air into the glovebox hence cooling it down

Hope this helps

mini.mcl · Jul 21st, 2003, 05:41 PM

Cheers Martin

Excellent, nothings broken.

MINImeat · Jul 21st, 2003, 05:58 PM

The glovebox valve lets heat in, too. Whatever the heat/air system is doing is what the glovebox gets.
It's like a gas valve and the actual vent is to the right of the knob, so horizontal is open and vertical is closed.
Enjoy that car!

andyd · Jul 21st, 2003, 06:49 PM

Seen on other threads that the air con feed to the glovebox is taken before the heater element so it always acts as a coolbox cool regardless of temperature selected for the car - sort of makes sense.

Not tried it yet, only got my MCS today and plenty of other interesting things to try out first i.e. engine / gearbox!!!

andyd · Jul 22nd, 2003, 02:30 PM

Just tried it and cold air is fed when the aircon is on, regardless of heat setting for the rest of the car - cool!

Few other bits the dealer didn't tell me but found on this site:

There is a small arrow on the fuel symbol in the gauge which show you which side of the car the filler cap is on.

Hold down the unlock on the remote and the windows (and sunroof) open fully - looks good as you unlock and approach the car.

bobnobski · Jul 22nd, 2003, 03:26 PM

the air con clove box is a neat feature - it kept my sirloin steak nice a fresh on the way back from tescos!!

jsteine2 · Jul 22nd, 2003, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by andyd
Few other bits the dealer didn't tell me but found on this site:

Hold down the unlock on the remote and the windows (and sunroof) open fully - looks good as you unlock and approach the car.

Great! Getting ready to order mine and wonder if this is a UK function or worldwide? Anyone know? Thanks.

stryder · Jul 22nd, 2003, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jsteine2
Great! Getting ready to order mine and wonder if this is a UK function or worldwide? Anyone know? Thanks.

Its called comfort opening. Its an option programmed by your dealer when you get the car (they should ask you if you want it, check the FAQ above on programming options). The other option is if you hold open on the key, the boot will pop. Rumor mill (see thread) says '04 cars will have a new key with separate buttons for each, so if your car is expected Oct or later, you'll automatically have this feature.

jsteine2 · Jul 22nd, 2003, 07:53 PM

Thanks...

Jul 21st, 2003, 05:32 PM	#1
mini.mcl MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Location: England - Wiltshire Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 13 Offline	New MCS owner....... HELP! Hi everyone, I picked up my new MCS last week.... still grinning Just a couple of questions which I can't find in the manual, hopefully someone can help. 1)I have the MFSW and CD Changer but cannot change the disk via the MFSW, yet the centre button on the left paddle does nothing Do you have to use the head unit to change discs? 2)Should the seatbelt warning like turn off after a few seconds or should it stay on until the drivers belt is secured? 3)Inside the glove box is a black dial thingy which rotates 90 degrees.... haven't a clue what it is, anyone know? Thanks, DS/B, Chilli, fully loaded.

Jul 21st, 2003, 05:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 13,666 Offline	Good to hear you're enjoying your car 1/ MFSW doesn't control the multidisc player and yes the middle button does nothing 2/ Seatbelt light goes out automatically after a few seconds regardless whether a belt is secured or not 3/ That is a valve to let air conditioned air into the glovebox hence cooling it down Hope this helps MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Jul 21st, 2003, 05:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
mini.mcl MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Location: England - Wiltshire Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 13 Offline	Cheers Martin Excellent, nothings broken. DS/B, Chilli, fully loaded.

Jul 21st, 2003, 05:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
MINImeat MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Memphis, Tennessee, USA Local Time: 06:20 PM Posts: 995 Offline	The glovebox valve lets heat in, too. Whatever the heat/air system is doing is what the glovebox gets. It's like a gas valve and the actual vent is to the right of the knob, so horizontal is open and vertical is closed. Enjoy that car! MINImeat B/W MCS

Jul 22nd, 2003, 03:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
jsteine2 How well, not how much. Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ohio Local Time: 08:20 PM Posts: 246 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by andyd Few other bits the dealer didn't tell me but found on this site: Hold down the unlock on the remote and the windows (and sunroof) open fully - looks good as you unlock and approach the car. Great! Getting ready to order mine and wonder if this is a UK function or worldwide? Anyone know? Thanks. Hers: '02 LY/white, CVT ...... His: '04 BRG/white In order to possess what you do not possess You must go by the way of dispossession. In order to arrive at what you are not You must go through the way in which you are not. (T.S. Eliot, East Coker III)

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Jul 21st, 2003, 06:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
andyd MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sheffield Local Time: 02:20 AM Posts: 50 Offline	Seen on other threads that the air con feed to the glovebox is taken before the heater element so it always acts as a coolbox cool regardless of temperature selected for the car - sort of makes sense. Not tried it yet, only got my MCS today and plenty of other interesting things to try out first i.e. engine / gearbox!!!

Jul 22nd, 2003, 02:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
andyd MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sheffield Local Time: 02:20 AM Posts: 50 Offline	Just tried it and cold air is fed when the aircon is on, regardless of heat setting for the rest of the car - cool! Few other bits the dealer didn't tell me but found on this site: There is a small arrow on the fuel symbol in the gauge which show you which side of the car the filler cap is on. Hold down the unlock on the remote and the windows (and sunroof) open fully - looks good as you unlock and approach the car.

Jul 22nd, 2003, 03:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
bobnobski MINI2 Irritant My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 01:20 AM Posts: 939 Offline	the air con clove box is a neat feature - it kept my sirloin steak nice a fresh on the way back from tescos!!

Jul 22nd, 2003, 07:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
stryder Sponsor/Moderator/Other Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cleveland Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 3,267 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by jsteine2 Great! Getting ready to order mine and wonder if this is a UK function or worldwide? Anyone know? Thanks. Its called comfort opening. Its an option programmed by your dealer when you get the car (they should ask you if you want it, check the FAQ above on programming options). The other option is if you hold open on the key, the boot will pop. Rumor mill (see thread) says '04 cars will have a new key with separate buttons for each, so if your car is expected Oct or later, you'll automatically have this feature. Magic 8-ball was correct. All be in awe of Magic 8 ball.

Jul 22nd, 2003, 07:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
jsteine2 How well, not how much. Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ohio Local Time: 08:20 PM Posts: 246 Offline	Thanks... Hers: '02 LY/white, CVT ...... His: '04 BRG/white In order to possess what you do not possess You must go by the way of dispossession. In order to arrive at what you are not You must go through the way in which you are not. (T.S. Eliot, East Coker III)

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