MINI Hardtop 2 Door (2021 year). Manual in english — page 4
CONTROLS
Driving
– In resting position: turn the switch
Folding away the wipers
downward, arrow 3. The switch auto-
1.
Switch the ignition on and off again.
matically returns to its idle position
when released.
2.
Press and hold the wiper lever down, un-
til the wipers stop in a close to vertical
- In intermittent mode: turn the switch
position.
further, arrow 2. The switch automati-
cally returns to its interval position
when released.
The function is deactivated if the washer
fluid reservoir level is low.
Fold-away position of the wipers
Concept
The fold-away position enables the wipers
3.
Fold the wipers all the way away from
to be folded away from the windshield.
the windshield.
General information
Helpful when changing the wiper blades or
under frosty conditions, for instance.
Safety information
Warning
If the wipers start moving in the folded
away state, body parts can be jammed or
damage may occur to parts of the vehicle.
Folding down the wipers
There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
After the wipers are folded back down, the
to property. Make sure that the vehicle is
wiper system must be reactivated.
switched off when the wipers are in the
folded away state and the wipers are
1. Fold the wipers back down onto the
folded in when switching on.
windshield.
2. Switch on the ignition.
3. Push wiper lever down. Wipers return
NOTICE
to their resting position and are ready
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,
again for operation.
the wiper blades can be torn off and the
wiper motor can overheat when switching
on. There is a risk of damage to property.
Defrost the windshield prior to switching
the wipers on.
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– Fast wiper speed: tap up twice or tap
Canada: wiper system
once beyond the resistance point.
The lever automatically returns to its initial
General information
position when released.
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is
dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or
Switching off and brief wipe
cause them to become worn more quickly.
Safety information
Warning
If the wipers start moving in the folded
away state, body parts can be jammed or
damage may occur to parts of the vehicle.
There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Make sure that the vehicle is
Press the lever down.
switched off when the wipers are in the
- To switch off from fast wiper speed:
folded away state and the wipers are
press down twice.
folded in when switching on.
- To switch off from normal wiper speed:
press down once.
NOTICE
- Brief wipe: press down once.
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,
The lever automatically returns to its initial
the wiper blades can be torn off and the
position when released.
wiper motor can overheat when switching
on. There is a risk of damage to property.
Interval mode or rain sensor
Defrost the windshield prior to switching
the wipers on.
Concept
The rain sensor automatically controls the
time between wipes depending on the in-
Switching on
tensity of the rainfall.
General information
The sensor is located on the windshield, di-
rectly in front of the interior mirror. With-
out the rain sensor, the frequency of the
wiper operation is preset.
Tap up the lever or press it past the resist-
ance point.
- Normal wiper speed: tap up once.
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Driving
Safety information
Setting the frequency or sensitivity of
the rain sensor
NOTICE
If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers
can accidentally start moving in vehicle
washes. There is a risk of damage to prop-
erty. Deactivate the rain sensor in vehicle
washes.
Activating/deactivating
Turn the thumbwheel.
With deactivated rain sensor: set the inter-
val.
With activated rain sensor: set the rain sen-
sor sensitivity.
Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the
rain sensor.
Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the
rain sensor.
Press the button on the wiper lever.
Wiping is started.
Windshield washer system
If the vehicle is equipped with a rain sensor:
the LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.
Safety information
In frosty conditions, wiper operation may
not start.
Warning
If a journey is interrupted with the rain sen-
sor switched on: if the trip is resumed
The washer fluid can freeze onto the win-
within approx. 15 minutes, the rain sensor
dow at low temperatures and obstruct the
is automatically activated again.
view. There is a risk of accident. Only use
the washer systems, if the washer fluid
cannot freeze. Use washer fluid with anti-
freeze, if needed.
NOTICE
When the washer fluid reservoir is empty,
the wash pump cannot work as intended.
There is a risk of damage to property. Do
not use the washer system when the
washer fluid reservoir is empty.
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Cleaning the windshield
– In resting position: turn the switch
downward, arrow 3. The switch auto-
matically returns to its idle position
when released.
- In intermittent mode: turn the switch
further, arrow 2. The switch automati-
cally returns to its interval position
when released.
The function is deactivated if the washer
fluid reservoir level is low.
Pull the lever.
Fold-away position of the wipers
The system sprays washer fluid on the
windshield and activates the wipers briefly.
Concept
The fold-away position enables the wipers
Windshield washer nozzles
to be folded away from the windshield.
The washer jets are automatically heated
whenever the ignition is switched on.
General information
Helpful when changing the wiper blades or
Rear window wiper
under frosty conditions, for instance.
Overview
Safety information
Warning
If the wipers start moving in the folded
away state, body parts can be jammed or
damage may occur to parts of the vehicle.
There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Make sure that the vehicle is
switched off when the wipers are in the
folded away state and the wipers are
folded in when switching on.
Switching on
Turn the outer switch upward.
- Resting position of the wiper, posi-
NOTICE
tion 0.
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,
- Intermittent mode, arrow 1. When re-
the wiper blades can be torn off and the
verse gear is engaged, the system
wiper motor can overheat when switching
switches to continuous operation.
on. There is a risk of damage to property.
Defrost the windshield prior to switching
Clean the rear window
the wipers on.
Turn the outer switch in the desired direc-
tion.
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Driving
Folding away the wipers
Washer fluid
1.
Switch the ignition on and off again.
2.
Press the wiper lever up past the point
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of resistance and hold it for approx.
All washer nozzles are supplied from one
3 seconds, until the wipers remain in a
reservoir.
nearly vertical position.
Use a mixture of tap water and windshield
washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield
washer concentrate containing antifreeze
can be used.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Safety information
Warning
3.
Fold the wipers all the way away from
the windshield.
Some antifreeze agents can contain harm-
ful substances and are flammable. There is
a risk of fire and a risk of injury. Follow
the instructions on the containers. Keep
antifreeze away from ignition sources. Do
not refill operating materials into different
bottles. Store operating materials out of
reach of children.
United States: the washer fluid mixture ra-
tio is regulated by the U.S. EPA and many
individual states; do not exceed the allow-
able washer fluid dilution ratio limits that
Folding down the wipers
apply. Follow the usage instructions on the
After the wipers are folded back down, the
washer fluid container.
wiper system must be reactivated.
Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Con-
centrate or the equivalent is recom-
1. Fold the wipers back down onto the
mended.
windshield.
2. Switch on the ignition.
3. Push wiper lever down. Wipers return
Warning
to their resting position and are ready
Washer fluid can ignite and catch fire on
again for operation.
contact with hot engine parts. There is a
risk of injury or risk of damage to prop-
erty. Only add washer fluid when the en-
gine is cooled down. Next, fully close the
lid of the washer fluid reservoir.
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Manual transmission
NOTICE
Silicon-containing additives in the washer
Safety information
fluid for the water-repelling effect on the
windows can lead to damage to the wash-
ing system. There is a risk of damage to
Warning
property. Do not add silicon-containing ad-
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
ditives to the washer fluid.
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of
accident. Before exiting, secure the vehi-
cle against rolling.
NOTICE
In order to ensure that the vehicle is se-
Mixing different windshield washer con-
cured against rolling away, follow the fol-
centrates or antifreeze can damage the
lowing:
washing system. There is a risk of damage
- Set the parking brake.
to property. Do not mix different wind-
- On uphill grades or on a downhill
shield washer concentrates or antifreeze.
slope, turn the front wheels in the di-
Follow the information and mixing ratios
rection of the curb.
provided on the containers.
- On uphill grades or on a downhill
slope, also secure the vehicle, for in-
Overview
stance with a wheel chock.
NOTICE
When shifting to a lower gear, excessive
speeds can damage the engine. There is a
risk of damage to property. When shifting
into 5th or 6th gear, press the gearshift
lever to the right.
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the
Schematic diagram
engine compartment.
Malfunction
The use of undiluted windshield washer
concentrate or alcohol-based antifreeze can
lead to incorrect readings at temperatures
below +5 ℉/-15 ℃.
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1-6: forward gears.
–
R: reverse gear.
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Driving
Shifting
In order to ensure that the vehicle is se-
cured against rolling away, follow the fol-
lowing:
General information
- Set the parking brake.
Depending on the engine installation, the
engine speed during a shifting operation is
- On uphill grades or on a downhill
adjusted automatically as required for har-
slope, turn the front wheels in the di-
monious and dynamic gear shifting.
rection of the curb.
- On uphill grades or on a downhill
Reverse gear
slope, also secure the vehicle, for in-
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
stance with a wheel chock.
To overcome the resistance push the gear-
shift lever dynamically to the left and en-
Selector lever version
gage reverse gear with a forward shifting
movement.
General information
Depending on the vehicle equipment, a
Rolling or pushing the vehicle
transmission with either a latching selector
In some situations, the vehicle is to roll
lever or a tap-operated selector lever is in-
without its own power, for instance in a car
stalled.
wash, or be pushed.
Transmission with a latching selector
1. Switch on the ignition.
lever
2. Press on the clutch pedal and shift out
of a forward gear or reverse.
3. Release the parking brake.
Steptronic transmission
Concept
The Steptronic transmission combines the
functions of an automatic transmission with
The selector lever positions P, R, N, and D
the possibility of manual shifting, if needed.
are selected by moving the selector lever
into the respective selector lever position.
Safety information
The selector lever engages in the selector
lever positions.
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of
accident. Before exiting, secure the vehi-
cle against rolling.
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Transmission with a tap-operated
The transmission blocks the drive wheels in
selector lever
selector lever position P.
Engage selector lever position P only when
the vehicle is stationary.
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that
selector lever position P is set. Otherwise,
the vehicle may begin to move.
Automatic parking position for a
transmission with a tap-operated selector
lever
Selector lever position P is engaged auto-
The selector lever positions R, N, and D are
matically in situations such as the follow-
selected by tapping the selector lever for-
ing:
ward or back. The selector lever automati-
cally returns to the center position when re-
- After the engine is switched off when
leased.
the vehicle is in the radio-ready state,
refer to page 99, or when the ignition is
The selector lever position P is engaged by
switched off, refer to page 98, while se-
pressing the P button on the selector lever
lector lever position R, D or M/S is en-
or, in certain situations, automatically, refer
gaged.
to page 115.
- If the driver's safety belt is unbuckled,
the driver's door is opened, and the
Selector lever positions
brake pedal is not pressed while the ve-
hicle is stationary and selector lever po-
Drive mode D
sition D, M/S or R is engaged.
Selector lever position for normal vehicle
- After the ignition has been switched off
operation. All gears for forward travel are
while selector lever position N is en-
activated automatically.
gaged.
R is reverse
Engaging selector lever positions:
Engage selector lever position R only when
with a latching selector lever
the vehicle is stationary.
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Neutral N
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after
The vehicle may be pushed or roll without
you select a drive mode, maintain pressure
engine power in selector lever position N,
on the brake pedal until you are ready to
for instance in vehicle washes, refer to
start.
page 117.
Functional requirements
Parking position P
The selector lever can only be taken out of
selector lever position P if the ignition is on
General information
or the engine is running.
Selector lever position, for instance for
parking the vehicle.
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Engaging selector lever position D, N,
Engaging selector lever positions:
R, or P
with a tap-operated selector lever
With the vehicle stationary, depress the
brake pedal before shifting out of selector
General information
lever position P or N; otherwise, the shift
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after
block will not be deactivated and the shift
you select a drive mode, maintain pressure
command will not be executed.
on the brake pedal until you are ready to
A selector lever lock prevents the following
start.
faulty operation:
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Unintentional shifting into selector
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lever position P or R.
Only when the brake pedal is depressed is it
-
Unintentional shifting from selector
possible to change from selector lever posi-
lever position P into another selector
tion P to another selector lever position.
lever position.
Depending on the transmission version, the
engine may have to be running too.
1.
To release the selector lever lock: with
the brake pedal depressed, press the
The selection lever position P cannot be
button on the front of the selector lever.
changed until all technical requirements are
met.
Engaging selector lever position D, N,
R
A selector lever lock prevents the following
faulty operation:
- Unintentional shifting into selector
lever position R.
- Unintentional shifting from selector
2.
Move the selector lever into the desired
lever position P into another selector
position.
lever position.
1. Press and hold the button to release the
selector lever lock.
2. With the driver's safety belt fastened,
briefly push the selector lever in the de-
sired direction, past a resistance point,
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if needed. The selector lever automati-
If there is a malfunction, you may not be
cally returns to the center position when
able to change the selector lever position.
released.
Manually unlock the transmission lock, if
needed, refer to page 120.
Engaging selector lever position N:
with a tap-operated selector lever
1. Start the engine while pressing on the
brake pedal.
2. If necessary, release the parking brake.
3. Depress the brake pedal.
4. Touch the selector lever lock and en-
Engaging selector lever position P
gage selector lever position N.
5. Switch the engine off.
In this way, the ignition remains
switched on, and a Check Control mes-
sage is displayed.
The vehicle can roll.
NOTICE
Selector lever position P is automatically
engaged when the ignition is switched off.
Press button P.
There is a risk of damage to property. Do
not switch ignition off in vehicle washes.
Rolling or pushing the vehicle
Irrespective of the ignition, the selector
General information
lever position P is automatically engaged af-
In some situations, the vehicle is to roll
ter approx. 15 minutes.
without its own power for a short distance,
If there is a malfunction, you may not be
for instance in a car wash, or be pushed.
able to change the selector lever position.
Electronically unlock the transmission lock,
Engaging selector lever position N:
if needed, refer to page 120.
with a latching selector lever
1. Switch on the ignition.
Kickdown
2. If necessary, release the parking brake.
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driv-
ing performance. Step on the accelerator
3. Depress the brake pedal.
pedal beyond the resistance point at the full
4. Touch the selector lever lock and en-
throttle position.
gage selector lever position N.
5. Release brake.
The vehicle can roll.
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Driving
Sport program M/S
Activating manual mode
1. Press the selector lever to the left from
Concept
selector lever position D, arrow 1.
The shifting points and shifting times in the
Sport program are designed for a sportier
driving style. The transmission, for instance
shifts up later and the shifting times are
shorter.
Activating the Sport program
2. Push the selector lever forward or pull it
backward, arrows 2.
Manual mode M/S becomes active and the
gear is changed.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instru-
ment cluster, for instance M1.
Press the selector lever to the left from se-
Shifting
lector lever position D.
- To shift down: press the selector lever
The engaged gear is displayed in the instru-
forward.
ment cluster, for instance S1.
- To shift up: pull the selector lever rear-
The sport program of the transmission is ac-
wards.
tivated.
The Steptronic transmission continues
shifting automatically in certain situations,
Ending the Sport program
for instance when certain engine speed lim-
Push the selector lever to the right.
its are reached.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
With a tap-operated selector lever: when
M2 is set manually while the vehicle is sta-
tionary, the transmission will no longer
Manual mode M/S
shift back to M1. This shifting behavior is
retained until you engage M1 manually or
Concept
exit M.
Manual gear-shifting is possible in manual
mode.
Avoiding automatic upshifting
Once a particular engine speed is attained,
M/S manual mode is automatically up-
shifted as needed.
John Cooper Works: once particular engine
speeds are attained, upshifting is not auto-
matically performed in M/S manual mode.
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For vehicles with Steptronic Sport transmis-
After conservative driving in manual mode
sion, automatic shift operations are not per-
without acceleration or shifting via the shift
formed if one of the following conditions is
paddles for a certain amount of time, the
met:
transmission switches back to automatic
mode.
- DSC is deactivated.
It is possible to switch into automatic mode
- TRACTION is activated.
as follows:
- John Cooper Works GP: GP MODE is ac-
- Keep the right shift paddle pulled until
tivated.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
In addition, there is no downshifting for
- In addition to the pulled right shift pad-
kickdown.
dle, pull the left shift paddle.
With the appropriate transmission version,
the lowest possible gear can be selected by
Continuous manual mode
simultaneously activating kickdown and op-
In selector lever position S, actuating a shift
erating the left shift paddles. This is not
paddle switches into manual mode perma-
possible by switching briefly via the shift
nently.
paddles from selector lever position D to
manual mode M/S.
Shifting
Ending the manual mode
Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Shift paddles for Steptronic Sport
transmission
Concept
The shift paddles on the steering wheel al-
- Shifting up: pull the right shift paddle.
low you to shift gears quickly while keeping
- Shifting down: pull left shift paddle.
both hands on the steering wheel.
- Downshifting to the lowest possible
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gear: keep the left shift paddle pulled.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the
Shifting
instrument cluster, followed by the current
Gears will only be shifted at appropriate en-
gear.
gine and road speeds, for instance down-
shifting is not possible if the engine speed
Displays in the instrument cluster
is too high.
The selector lever position is
Short-term manual mode
displayed, for example P.
In selector lever position D, actuating a
shift paddle switches into manual mode
temporarily.
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Releasing the transmission lock
4. Press the button on the front of the se-
lector lever and move the selector lever
manually: with a latching selector
back slightly.
lever
Release the release lever.
If the selector lever is locked in selector
lever position P despite the ignition being
5. Bring the selector lever into the desired
switched on, the brake pedal being de-
position.
pressed and the button on the selector lever
For additional information, see the chapter
being pressed, the transmission lock can be
on tow-starting and towing.
unlocked manually:
Before unlocking the transmission lock
Releasing the transmission lock
manually, engage the parking brake force-
electronically: with a tap-operated
fully to prevent the vehicle from rolling
selector lever
away.
1.
Loosen the selector lever sleeve, to-
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gether with the lower retaining ring,
Electronically unlock the transmission lock
from the center console. To do so, pull
to maneuver vehicle from a danger area.
the retaining ring upward at the rear
Before unlocking the transmission lock, set
edge.
the parking brake to prevent the vehicle
from rolling away.
Engaging selector lever position N
Unlocking is possible, if the starter can spin
the engine.
1. Press and hold down brake pedal.
2. Press the Start/Stop button. The starter
must audibly start.
2.
Lift the sleeve. Unplug the cable connec-
3. Press the button on the selector lever,
tor, if needed.
arrow 1, and press and hold the selector
lever into selector lever position N, ar-
3.
Using the screwdriver from the onboard
row N, until selector lever position N is
vehicle tool kit, refer to page 283, press
displayed in the instrument cluster.
the yellow release lever downward, see
arrow.
A Check Control message is displayed.
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4. Release the selector lever.
The instrument cluster displays TRAC-
TION in combination with SPORT. The
5. Release brake, as soon as the starter
DSC OFF indicator light lights up.
stops.
John Cooper Works GP: press button to
6. Maneuver the vehicle from the danger
activate GP MODE. GP MODE is dis-
area and secure it against moving on its
played in the instrument cluster. The
own.
DSC OFF indicator light lights up.
For additional information, see the chapter
2.
Engage selector lever position S.
on tow-starting and towing.
3.
With the left foot, forcefully press down
Steptronic Sport transmission:
on the brake.
Launch Control
4.
Press and hold down the accelerator
pedal beyond the resistance point at the
Concept
full throttle position, kickdown.
Launch Control enables optimum accelera-
A flag symbol is displayed in the instru-
tion on surfaces with good traction under
ment cluster.
dry surrounding conditions.
5.
The starting engine speed adjusts. Wait
briefly until the engine speed is con-
General information
stant. Keep accelerator pedal in this po-
The use of Launch Control causes prema-
sition.
ture component wear since this function
6.
Release the brake within 3 seconds after
represents a very heavy load for the vehicle.
the flag symbol illuminates.
Do not use Launch Control during the
The vehicle accelerates.
break-in, refer to page 230, period.
Upshifting occurs automatically as long
Do not turn the steering wheel when driv-
as the flag symbol is displayed and the
ing away with Launch Control.
accelerator pedal is not released.
Functional requirements
Repeated use during a trip
Launch Control is available as soon as the
After Launch Control has been used, the
engine and transmission are at operating
transmission must cool down for approx.
temperature.
5 minutes before Launch Control can be
Depending on the external temperature and
used again.
driving style, the engine and transmission
require an interrupted trip of up to
After using Launch Control
30 miles/50 km in order to reach the oper-
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC
ating temperature needed for Launch Con-
Dynamic Stability Control again.
trol.
System limits
Start with launch control
An experienced driver may be able to ach-
While the engine is running:
ieve better acceleration values in DSC OFF
mode.
1.
Press button and select SPORT
with the MINI Driving Modes switch.
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Displays
Displays
in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op-
Vehicle features and options
tions or country versions. This also applies
to safety-related functions and systems.
This chapter describes all standard, country-
When using these functions and systems,
specific and optional features offered with
the applicable laws and regulations must be
the series. It also describes features and
observed.
functions that are not necessarily available
Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster without enhanced features: overview
1
Tachometer
130
4
Fuel gauge
129
2
Indicator/warning lights
5
Display/reset miles
130
3
Speedometer
6
Electronic displays
124
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Instrument cluster with enhanced features: overview
1
Tachometer
130
4
Vehicle speed
2
Display/reset miles
130
5
Indicator/warning lights
3
Electronic displays
125
6
Fuel gauge
129
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Displays
Instrument cluster without additional functions: electronic displays
1
Driver assistance systems
Onboard Computer
135
Messages, for instance Check Control
2
Selector lever position
114
Time
130
Gear shift indicator
132
External temperature
130
3
MINI Driving Modes switch sta-
tus
176
Selection lists
134
Total miles/trip odometer
130
124
Displays
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Instrument cluster with enhanced features: electronic displays
1
Selector lever position
114
4
External temperature
130
Gear shift indicator
132
Range
131
2
Time
130
5
Messages, for instance Check Control
MINI Driving Modes switch sta-
Selection lists
134
tus
176
Navigation instructions
John Cooper Works GP: GP MODE
175
6
Total miles/trip odometer
130
3
Driver assistance systems
Onboard Computer
135
In addition, an acoustic signal may be out-
Check Control
put and a SMS text message may appear on
the Control Display.
Concept
The Check Control system monitors func-
Indicator/warning lights
tions in the vehicle and notifies you of mal-
functions in the monitored systems.
General information
The indicator/warning lights can light up in
General information
a variety of combinations and colors.
A Check Control message is displayed as a
Several of the lights are checked for proper
combination of indicator or warning lights
functioning and light up temporarily when
and text messages in the instrument cluster
the engine is started or the ignition is
and in the Head-up Display.
switched on.
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Displays
Red lights
Person warning
If a collision with a detected person
Safety belt reminder
is imminent, the symbol lights up
Indicator light flashes or is illumi-
and a signal sounds.
nated: safety belt on the driver or
passenger side is not buckled. The
Instrument cluster without enhanced
safety belt reminder can also be activated if
features: orange lights
objects are placed on the front passenger
seat.
Active Cruise Control
Make sure that the safety belts are posi-
The number bars shows the selected
tioned correctly.
distance from the vehicle driving
ahead.
Airbag system
Camera-based cruise control, refer to
Airbag system and belt tensioner
page 178.
may not be working.
Have the vehicle checked immedi-
Vehicle detection, Active Cruise Control
ately by a dealer's service center or another
Indicator light illuminates: a vehicle
qualified service center or repair shop.
has been detected ahead of you.
Indicator light flashes: the condi-
Parking brake
tions are not adequate for the system to
The parking brake is set.
work.
For releasing the parking brake, re-
The system was deactivated but applies the
fer to page 104.
brakes until the driver actively resumes
control of the vehicle by pressing on the
brake pedal or accelerator pedal.
Approach control warning
Yellow lights
Indicator light illuminates: advance
warning is issued, for example when
Antilock Braking System ABS
there is the impending danger of a
The Brake Assistant function may
collision or the distance to the vehicle
not activate. Avoid abrupt braking.
ahead is too small.
Take the longer braking distance
Increase the distance.
into account.
Indicator light flashes: acute warning of the
Have the system immediately
imminent danger of a collision when the ve-
checked by a dealer's service center
hicle approaches another vehicle at a rela-
or another qualified service center or repair
tively high differential speed.
shop.
Intervene by braking or make an evasive
maneuver.
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Displays
CONTROLS
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
The indicator light flashes: DSC con-
The indicator light illuminates: the
trols the drive and braking forces.
Tire Pressure Monitor reports a low
The vehicle is stabilized. Reduce
tire inflation pressure or a flat tire.
speed and modify your driving style to the
Follow the information in the Check Control
driving circumstances.
message.
The indicator light lights up: DSC has mal-
The indicator light flashes and is then illu-
functioned.
minated continuously: flat tires or tire pres-
sure losses cannot be detected.
Have the system checked by a dealer's serv-
ice center or another qualified service cen-
- Interference caused by systems or devi-
ter or repair shop.
ces with the same radio frequency: after
leaving the area of the interference, the
DSC, refer to page 173.
system automatically becomes active
again.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is
- TPM was unable to complete the reset.
deactivated or DTC Dynamic Traction
Reset the system again.
Control is activated
- A wheel without TPM wheel electronics
DSC is deactivated or DTC is acti-
is mounted: have it checked by a deal-
vated.
er’s service center or another qualified
DSC, refer to page 173, and DTC, re-
service center or repair shop as needed.
fer to page 174.
- Malfunction: have the system checked
by a dealer’s service center or another
John Cooper Works GP: Dynamic Stability
qualified service center or repair shop.
Control DSC deactivated or GP MODE
Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 154.
activated
DSC is deactivated or GP MODE is
Steering system
activated.
Steering system may not be working.
DSC, refer to page 173, and
Have the system checked by a deal-
GP MODE, refer to page 175.
er's service center or another quali-
fied service center or repair shop.
Flat Tire Monitor FTM
The FTM signals a loss of tire infla-
Emissions
tion pressure in a tire.
- The warning light lights up:
Reduce your speed and stop cau-
Emissions are deteriorating.
tiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering
Have the vehicle checked as soon
maneuvers.
as possible.
Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 159.
- The warning light flashes under certain
circumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive
misfiring in the engine.
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CONTROLS
Displays
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the
the control elements on the steering wheel.
system checked immediately; otherwise,
serious engine misfiring within a brief
Blue lights
period can seriously damage emission
control components, in particular the
High beams
catalytic converter.
High beams are switched on.
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis, refer to
High beams, refer to page 105.
page 282.
Green lights
Hiding Check Control messages
Turn signal
Turn signal switched on.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indi-
cator light indicates that a turn sig-
nal bulb has failed.
Turn signal, refer to page 104.
Parking lights, headlight
Press the button on the turn signal lever.
Parking lights or headlights are
switched on.
Continuous display
Parking lights/low beams, headlight
Some Check Control messages are displayed
control, refer to page 144.
continuously and are not cleared until the
malfunction is eliminated. If several mal-
Front fog lights
functions occur at once, the messages are
Front fog lights are switched on.
displayed consecutively.
Front fog lights, refer to page 147.
The messages can be hidden for approx.
8 seconds. After this time, they are dis-
played again automatically.
High-beam Assistant
High-beam Assistant is switched on.
Temporary display
High beams are switched on and off
Some Check Control messages are hidden
automatically depending on the traf-
automatically after approx. 20 seconds. The
fic situation.
Check Control messages are stored and can
be displayed again later.
High-beam Assistant, refer to page 146.
Cruise control
The system is switched on. It main-
tains the speed that was set using
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Displays
CONTROLS
Displaying stored Check Control
Messages after trip completion
messages
Certain messages displayed while driving
are displayed again after the ignition is
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
switched off.
1.
"My MINI"
2. "Vehicle status"
Fuel gauge
3.
"Check Control"
4. Select the SMS text message.
Concept
Display
The current fill level of the fuel tank is dis-
played.
Check Control
General information
At least one Check Control message
Vehicle tilt position may cause the display
is displayed or stored.
to vary.
Information on refueling, refer to page 244.
SMS text messages
SMS text messages in combination with a
Instrument cluster without
symbol in the instrument cluster explain a
enhanced features: display
Check Control message and the meaning of
The arrow beside the fuel
the indicator/warning lights.
pump symbol shows which
side of the vehicle the fuel
Supplementary SMS text messages
filler flap is on.
Additional information, such as on the
cause of an error or the required action, can
be called up via Check Control.
Instrument cluster with enhanced
With urgent messages the added text will
features: display
be automatically displayed on the Control
Display.
The arrow beside the fuel
Depending on the Check Control message,
pump symbol shows which
further help can be selected.
side of the vehicle the fuel
filler flap is on.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1.
"My MINI"
2. "Vehicle status"
Indicator light in the instrument
cluster
3.
"Check Control"
The yellow indicator light illumi-
4. Select the desired text message.
nates, once the fuel reserve is
5. Select the desired setting.
reached.
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CONTROLS
Displays
Tachometer
External temperature
Always avoid engine speeds in the red
General information
warning field. In this range, the fuel supply
If the indicator drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃, a sig-
is reduced to protect the engine.
nal sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Odometer and trip odometer
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
Safety information
Concept
The total mileage driven and the mileage
Warning
driven since the last reset are displayed in
the instrument cluster.
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃
there can be a risk of icy roads, for in-
Instrument cluster without
stance on bridges or shady sections of the
road. There is a risk of accident. Modify
additional functions: reset trip
your driving style to the weather condi-
distance
tions at low temperatures.
Press the button.
- The odometer is displayed
Display
when the ignition is
switched off.
The external temperature is
- When the ignition is
displayed in the instrument
switched on, the trip od-
cluster.
ometer is reset.
Instrument cluster with enhanced
features: reset trip distance
Time
Press the button.
- The odometer is displayed
The time is displayed in the
when the ignition is
instrument cluster.
switched off.
Set the time on the Central In-
- When the ignition is
formation Display (CID), refer
switched on, the trip od-
to page 48.
ometer is reset.
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Displays
CONTROLS
Date
Displaying the cruising range
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
The date is displayed in the in-
1.
"My MINI"
strument cluster.
2. "System settings"
Set the date on the Central In-
formation Display (CID), refer
3. "Displays"
to page 49.
4. "Instrument panel"
5. "Range"
Range
Current consumption
General information
When the remaining range is low:
Concept
- A Check Control message is displayed
Displays the current fuel consumption.
briefly.
Check whether you are currently driving in
an efficient and environmentally-friendly
- The remaining range is shown on the
manner.
Onboard Computer.
- With a dynamic driving style, for in-
Displaying the current
stance fast cornering, the engine func-
consumption
tion is not always ensured.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
The Check Control message appears contin-
uously below a range of approx.
1.
"My MINI"
30 miles/50 km.
2. "System settings"
Safety information
3. "Displays"
4. "Instrument panel"
NOTICE
5. "Current consumption"
With a driving range of less than
30 miles/50 km the engine may no longer
have sufficient fuel. Engine functions are
Service notifications
not ensured anymore. There is a risk of
damage to property. Refuel promptly.
Concept
The function displays the service notifica-
Display
tions and the corresponding maintenance
scopes.
The current range is displayed
in the instrument cluster.
General information
After the ignition is switched on the instru-
ment cluster briefly displays available driv-
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CONTROLS
Displays
ing distance or time to the next scheduled
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
maintenance.
1.
"My MINI"
A service advisor can read out the current
2. "Vehicle status"
service notifications from your vehicle key.
3.
"Service required"
Display
4. "Vehicle inspection"
5. "Date:"
Detailed information on service
notifications
6. Select the desired setting.
More information on the type of service re-
Automatic Service Request
quired may be displayed on the Control Dis-
play.
Data regarding the service status or legally
mandated vehicle inspections is automati-
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
cally transmitted to your dealer’s service
1.
"My MINI"
center before your vehicle is due for serv-
ice.
2. "Vehicle status"
You can check when your dealer’s service
3.
"Service required"
center was notified.
Maintenance and service measures and
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
legally mandated inspections are dis-
played.
1.
"My MINI"
4. Select an entry to call up detailed infor-
2. "Vehicle status"
mation.
3. Move the Controller to the left.
Symbols
4.
"Teleservice Call"
Symbols
Description
Gear shift indicator
No service is currently re-
quired.
Concept
The deadline for scheduled
The system recommends the most efficient
maintenance or a legally
gear for the current driving situation.
mandated inspection is ap-
proaching.
General information
The service deadline has al-
Depending on the vehicle equipment and
ready passed.
country version, the gear shift indicator is
active in the manual mode of the Steptronic
transmission and with manual transmission.
Entering appointment dates
Suggestions to shift up or down are dis-
Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle
played in the instrument cluster.
inspections.
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time
are set correctly.
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Displays
CONTROLS
Manual transmission: displaying
from the rain sensor, and will be displayed
depending on the situation.
Example Description
With the navigation system, the system
takes into account the information stored in
Efficient gear is set.
the navigation data and also displays speed
limits present on routes without signs.
Depending on the equipment
Speed limits when towing a trailer are not
version, shift to a more effi-
shown.
cient gear.
Safety information
Warning
Steptronic transmission: displaying
The system cannot serve as a substitute
for the driver’s personal judgment in as-
sessing visibility and traffic situation.
Example Description
There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving
Efficient gear is set.
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where ap-
propriate.
Depending on the equipment
version, shift to a more effi-
cient gear.
Overview
Camera
Speed Limit Info
Speed Limit Info
Concept
Speed Limit Info shows the current maxi-
mum permitted speed in the instrument
The camera is installed near the interior
cluster.
mirror.
Keep the windshield in front of the interior
General information
mirror clean and clear.
The camera at the base of the interior mir-
ror detects traffic signs at the edge of the
road as well as overhead sign posts. Traffic
Display
signs with extra symbols for wet road con-
Depending on the vehicle equipment, Speed
ditions, etc., are also detected and compared
Limit Info is displayed permanently in the
with the vehicle's onboard data, such as
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CONTROLS
Displays
instrument cluster or via the Onboard Com-
-
When driving toward bright lights or
puter.
strong reflections.
-
When the windshield in front of the in-
terior mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov-
ered by a sticker, etc.
-
In the event of incorrect detection by
the camera.
-
If the speed limits stored in the naviga-
tion system are incorrect.
-
In areas not covered by the navigation
system.
Press button on the turn signal lever several
-
When roads differ from the navigation,
times, if needed.
such as due to changes in road routing.
Speed Limit Info is displayed in the instru-
-
When passing buses or trucks with a
ment cluster.
speed sticker.
-
If the traffic signs are non-conforming.
Speed Limit Info
-
When traffic signs that are valid for a
The last speed limit detected.
parallel road are detected.
-
During calibration of the camera imme-
diately after vehicle delivery.
Selection lists
With navigation system:
Speed Limit Info is not availa-
ble.
General information
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
buttons on the steering wheel and the dis-
Speed Limit Info can also be displayed in
play in the instrument cluster can be used
the Head-up Display.
to display or use the following:
- Current audio source.
System limits
- Phone redial.
The system may not be fully functional and
- Turn on voice activation system.
may provide incorrect information in the
following situations:
- In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snow-
fall.
- When traffic signs are fully or partially
concealed by objects, stickers or paint.
- When driving very close to the vehicle
in front of you.
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Displays
CONTROLS
Activating a list and adjusting the
Onboard Computer
setting
Concept
Button on the
Function
steering wheel
The Onboard Computer displays different
vehicle data in the instrument cluster, such
Move selection up.
as average values.
Move selection
Calling up information
down.
Confirm the selec-
tion.
Instrument cluster without
enhanced features: display
Press the button on the turn signal lever.
Information is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Information at a glance
Repeatedly pressing the but-
ton on the turn signal lever
Instrument cluster with enhanced
calls up the following informa-
features: display
tion:
- Range.
- GREEN Info.
When GREEN Mode is activated.
- Average consumption, fuel.
- Average consumption since delivery
from the factory.
- Current consumption, fuel.
- Average speed.
- Date.
- Engine temperature display.
- With equipment version with Head-up
Display and navigation:
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CONTROLS
Displays
Distance to destination.
GREEN info
When destination guidance is activated
The achieved range extension may be dis-
in the navigation system.
played as a bonus range.
- With equipment version with Head-up
Display and navigation:
Average consumption
Time of arrival.
The average consumption is calculated for
the period while the engine is running.
When destination guidance is activated
in the navigation system.
The average consumption is calculated for
the distance traveled since the last reset by
- Instrument cluster without enhanced
the Onboard Computer.
features:
Speed Limit Info.
Average speed
- Vehicle speed.
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with
- Trip odometer.
the engine manually stopped are not in-
The unit of some information can be
cluded in the calculation of the average
changed.
speed.
Setting units, refer to page 49.
Resetting average values
Selecting information
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you
can select what information from the On-
board Computer can be accessed in the in-
strument cluster.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1.
"My MINI"
2. "System settings"
Press and hold the button on the turn signal
3. "Displays"
lever.
4. "Instrument panel"
5. Select the desired setting.
Engine temperature display
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Concept
The current engine temperature, based on a
Information in detail
combination of coolant and engine oil tem-
perature is displayed. As soon as the opti-
Range
mum operating temperature has been at-
Displays the estimated cruising range avail-
tained, the indicator is in the center
able with the remaining fuel.
position.
The range is calculated based on your driv-
ing style over the last 20 miles/30 km.
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Displays
CONTROLS
General information
The distance to the destination is adopted
automatically.
If the engine oil or coolant, and thus the en-
gine, become too hot, a Check Control mes-
sage is displayed too.
Time of arrival
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
When the engine temperature is too
estimated time of arrival is displayed if a
high, a red indicator light is dis-
destination is entered in the navigation sys-
played.
tem before the trip is started.
When the engine oil temperature is
The time must be correctly set.
too high, a red indicator light is dis-
played.
Instrument cluster without additional
functions: Speed Limit Info
To check the coolant level, refer to
Speed Limit Info shows the current maxi-
page 279.
mum permitted speed in the instrument
cluster.
Instrument cluster without enhanced
features: display
Onboard Computer on the Control
Display
Concept
The Onboard Computer displays different
vehicle data on the Control Display, such as
average values.
General information
Two types of Onboard Computers are availa-
Instrument cluster with enhanced
ble on the Control Display:
features: display
- "Onboard info": average values, such as
the consumption, are displayed. The val-
ues can be reset individually.
- "Trip computer": the values deliver an
overview of a specific route and can be
reset as often as necessary.
Calling up the Onboard Computer or
trip computer
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
Distance to destination
1.
"My MINI"
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
2. "Driving information"
distance remaining to the destination is dis-
3. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
played if a destination is entered in the nav-
igation system before the trip is started.
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CONTROLS
Displays
Resetting the Onboard Computer
Displaying sport instruments
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1.
"My MINI"
1.
"My MINI"
2. "Driving information"
2. "Technology in action"
3. "Onboard info"
3. "Sport displays"
4. "Consumption" or "Speed"
4.
"Sports instruments"
5. "OK"
Via MINI Driving Modes switch:
1. Activate SPORT.
Resetting the trip computer
2. "Sport displays"
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
3.
"Sports instruments"
1.
"My MINI"
2. "Driving information"
Vehicle state
3. "Trip computer"
General information
4. Move the Controller to the left, if
The following vehicle and surrounding area
needed.
data is automatically checked and evaluated
-
"Reset": all values are reset.
in succession:
–
"Automatic reset": all values are
- Range.
reset approx. 4 hours after the vehi-
- Engine temperature.
cle has come to a standstill.
- External temperature.
5. If necessary, "OK"
- SPORT program state.
Finally, a total evaluation of the vehicle
Driving Excitement
state is displayed.
Checking vehicle state
Concept
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
On the Control Display, sport instruments
can be displayed, and the vehicle state can
1.
"My MINI"
be checked before the use of the SPORT
2. "Technology in action"
program.
3. "Sport displays"
Sport instruments
4.
"Vehicle and surroundings"
Via the MINI Driving Modes switch:
General information
1. Activate SPORT.
On the Control Display, values for power
and torque are displayed.
2. "Sport displays"
3.
"Vehicle and surroundings"
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Displays
CONTROLS
Speed warning
LED ring on the central in-
strument cluster
Concept
A speed limit can be set that when reached
Concept
will cause a warning to be issued.
The LED ring displays light animations to
represent specific functions.
General information
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed
Basic displays
exceeds the set speed limit again, after it
Basic functions, for instance the tachome-
has dropped below it by 3 mph/5 km/h.
ter, can be set to be displayed continually if
so desired.
Adjusting
John Cooper Works GP: the acceleration
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
force can be set as basic display of the LED
ring.
1.
"My MINI"
2. "Vehicle settings"
Event displays
3. "Speed warning"
Functions that are only displayed tempora-
rily, for instance the volume or temperature
4. "Warning at:"
settings, can be set as event displays.
5. Turn the Controller until the desired
Several vehicle assistance functions can
speed is displayed.
also be displayed on the LED ring. This dis-
6. Press the Controller.
play corresponds with the displays of the
function in the respective display.
Activating/deactivating
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
Example: tachometer
Like the tachometer in the instrument clus-
1.
"My MINI"
ter, the light animations of the tachometer's
2. "Vehicle settings"
basic display show the current RPMs and
3. "Speed warning"
the respective RPM warning thresholds.
4. "Speed warning"
Display
Setting your current speed as the
speed warning
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1.
"My MINI"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Speed warning"
4. "Select current speed"
- Arrow 1: current RPM.
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CONTROLS
Displays
– Arrow 2: prewarning field.
Head-up Display
– Arrow 3: warning field.
Concept
Switching on/off LED ring
This system projects important information
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
into the driver's field of vision, for instance
the speed.
1.
"My MINI"
The driver can get information without
2. "System settings"
averting his or her eyes from the road.
3. "Displays"
4. "Center Instrument"
General information
5. "Center Instrument"
Follow the instructions for cleaning the
Head-up Display. For additional informa-
Adjusting the LED ring
tion, see the chapter on care.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
Safety information
1.
"My MINI"
2. "System settings"
Warning
3. "Displays"
When extending and retracting the projec-
4. "Center Instrument"
tion screen of the Head-up Display, body
parts can be jammed. There is a risk of in-
5. "Basic display" or "Event display"
jury. Make sure that the area of movement
6. Select the desired setting.
of the projection screen is clear during
opening and closing.
Setting the brightness
The brightness can be adjusted when night
lighting is active in the instrument cluster.
NOTICE
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
The Head-up Display consists of sensitive
components that can easily be scraped or
1.
"My MINI"
damaged. There is a risk of damage to
2. "System settings"
property. Do not place any objects on the
Head-up Display, attach to system compo-
3. "Displays"
nents or plug into the system. Do not
4. "Center Instrument"
move the moving parts manually.
5. "Brightness at night"
6. Turn the Controller until the desired
brightness is set.
7. Press the Controller.
The setting is stored for the driver profile
currently used.
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Displays
CONTROLS
Overview
Selecting displays in the Head-up
Display
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1.
"My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Displays"
4. "Head-Up Display"
5. "Displayed information"
6. Select the desired displays in the Head-
Switching the Head-up Display
up Display.
on/off
Settings are stored for the driver profile
currently used.
When switching on, the projection lens of
the Head-up Display is extended. When
Setting the brightness
switching off, the projection lens of the
Head-up Display is retracted again.
The brightness is automatically adjusted to
the ambient brightness.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
The basic setting can be adjusted manually.
1.
"My MINI"
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
2. "System settings"
1.
"My MINI"
3. "Displays"
2. "System settings"
4. "Head-Up Display"
3. "Displays"
5. "Head-Up Display"
4. "Head-Up Display"
Display
5. "Brightness"
6. Turn the Controller until the desired
Overview
brightness is set.
The following information is displayed on
7. Press the Controller.
the Head-up Display:
When the low beams are switched on, the
- Vehicle speed.
brightness of the Head-up Display can be
- Navigation instructions.
additionally influenced using the instru-
- Check Control messages.
ment lighting, refer to page 148.
- Selection list from the instrument clus-
The setting is stored for the driver profile
ter.
currently used.
- Driver assistance systems.
Adjusting the height
Some of this information is only displayed
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
briefly as needed.
1.
"My MINI"
2. "System settings"
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