MINI Convertible (2021 year). Manual in english — page 5
CONTROLS
Lights
Lights
Vehicle features and options
Symbol Function
Parking lights.
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with
the series. It also describes features and
Low beams.
functions that are not necessarily available
in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op-
tions or country versions. This also applies
Instrument lighting.
to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be
observed.
Parking lights, low beams and
roadside parking lights
Overview
General information
Switches in the vehicle
Position of switch:
,
,
If the driver's door is opened when the igni-
tion is switched off, the exterior lighting is
automatically switched off.
Parking lights
Position of switch:
The vehicle is illuminated on all sides.
Do not use the parking lights for extended
The light switch element is located next to
periods; otherwise, the battery may become
the steering wheel.
discharged and it would then be impossible
to start the engine.
Symbol Function
When parking, switch on the one-sided
roadside parking light, refer to page 143.
Front fog lights.
Low beams
Automatic headlight control.
Position of switch:
Cornering light.
The low beams light up when the ignition is
switched on.
Lights off.
Daytime running lights.
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Canada: roadside parking light
3. "Lighting"
4. "Exterior lighting"
Concept
5. "Welcome lights"
The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.
The setting is stored for the driver profile
currently used.
Switching on
Pathway lighting
General information
The low beams stay lit for a short while if
the headlight flasher is switched on after
the vehicle's radio-ready state is switched
off.
Setting the duration
With radio-ready state switched off, press
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
the lever either up or down past the resist-
ance point for approx. 2 seconds.
1.
"My MINI"
2. "Vehicle settings"
Switching off
3. "Lighting"
Briefly press the lever to the resistance
4. "Exterior lighting"
point in the opposite direction.
5. "Pathway lighting"
6. Set length of time.
Welcome lights and pathway
The setting is stored for the driver profile
currently used.
lighting
Welcome lights
Automatic headlight control
General information
Concept
Depending on the vehicle equipment and
the ambient brightness, individual light
The low beams are switched on and off au-
functions may be switched on briefly when
tomatically depending on the ambient
the vehicle is unlocked.
brightness, for example in tunnels, in twi-
light or if there is precipitation.
Activating/deactivating
General information
Position of switch:
,
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
can cause the lights to be switched on.
1.
"My MINI"
2. "Vehicle settings"
Activating
Position of switch:
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Lights
The indicator light in the instrument cluster
In tight curves, for instance on mountain-
is illuminated when the low beams are
ous roads or when turning, an additional,
switched on.
cornering light is switched on that lights up
the inside of the curve when the vehicle is
System limits
moving below a certain speed.
The automatic headlight control cannot
The cornering light is automatically
serve as a substitute for your personal judg-
switched on depending on the steering an-
ment of lighting conditions.
gle or, where applicable, the use of turn sig-
nals.
For example, the sensors are unable to de-
tect fog or hazy weather. In these situa-
When driving in reverse, the cornering
tions, switch the lights on manually.
lights may be automatically switched on re-
gardless of the steering angle.
Daytime running lights
Adaptive headlight range con-
trol
General information
Position of switch:
,
,
The adaptive headlight range control fea-
The daytime running lights light up when
ture balances out acceleration and braking
the ignition is switched on. After the igni-
processes as well as the vehicle load condi-
tion is switched off, the parking lights light
tions in order to avoid dazzling oncoming
up in position
traffic. Illumination of the road is optimized.
Activating/deactivating
In some countries, daytime running lights
High-beam Assistant
are mandatory, so it may not be possible to
deactivate the daytime running lights.
Concept
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
The high-beam Assistant detects other traf-
1.
"My MINI"
fic participants early on and automatically
switches the high beams on or off depend-
2. "Vehicle settings"
ing on the traffic situation.
3. "Lighting"
4. "Exterior lighting"
General information
5. Select the desired setting.
The high-beam Assistant ensures that the
Settings are stored for the currently used
high beams are switched on, whenever the
vehicle key.
traffic situation allows. In the low speed
range, the high beams are not switched on
by the system.
Cornering light
The system responds to light from oncom-
ing traffic and traffic driving ahead of you,
and to ambient lighting, for instance in
General information
towns and cities.
Position of switch:
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The high beams can be switched on and off
– In very unfavorable weather conditions,
manually at any time.
such as fog or heavy precipitation.
- When detecting poorly-lit road users
Activating/deactivating
such as pedestrians, cyclists, horseback
riders and wagons; when driving close
to train or ship traffic; or at animal
crossings.
- In tight curves, on hilltops or in depres-
sions, in crossing traffic or half-ob-
scured oncoming traffic on highways.
- In poorly-lit towns and cities or in the
presence of highly reflective signs.
- When the windshield in front of the in-
Position of switch, depending on the vehicle
terior mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov-
equipment:
,
ered with stickers, etc.
Press the button on the turn signal lever.
The indicator light in the instrument
Fog lights
cluster is illuminated when the low
beams are switched on.
Front fog lights
The headlights are automatically switched
between low beams and high beams.
Concept
The front fog lights work alongside the low
The blue indicator light in the instru-
beams to illuminate a wider area of the
ment cluster lights up when the sys-
roadway.
tem switches on the high beams.
The high-beam Assistant is deactivated
Functional requirement
when manually switching the high beams
The low beams must be switched on before
on and off, refer to page 103.
switching on the front fog lights.
To reactivate the high-beam Assistant,
press the button on the turn signal lever.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
System limits
The green indicator light lights up if
The high-beam Assistant cannot serve as a
the front fog lights are switched on.
substitute for the driver's personal judg-
ment of when to use the high beams. In sit-
If the automatic headlight control, refer to
uation that require this, therefore switch off
page 143, is activated, the low beams will
manually.
come on automatically when you switch on
The system is not fully functional in the fol-
the front fog lights.
lowing situations, and driver intervention
When the high beams or headlight flasher
may be necessary:
are activated, the front fog lights are not
switched on.
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Lights
Instrument lighting
Switching the interior lights on/off
Press the button.
Functional requirement
The parking lights or low beams must be
To switch off permanently: press the button
switched on to adjust the brightness.
and hold for approx. 3 seconds.
Adjusting
Switching the reading lights on and
off manually
Adjust the brightness with the
thumbwheel.
Press the button.
The reading lights are located in the front
next to the interior light.
Ambient light
Interior lights
General information
General information
Depending on the equipment version, light-
Depending on the equipment, the interior
ing can be adjusted for some lights in the
lights, footwell lights, entry lights, and cour-
car's interior.
tesy lights are controlled automatically.
Activating/deactivating
The thumbwheel for the instrument lighting
controls brightness of some of these fea-
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
tures.
1.
"My MINI"
Overview
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Lighting"
4. "Interior lighting"
5. "Ambient lighting"
6. Select the desired setting.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Changing color
1
Interior lights
Push the switch forward or back:
manual color change.
2
Reading lights
3
Ambient light
Press the switch forward or back-
ward and hold for approx. 3 seconds,
until the ambient light illuminates
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several times: automatic color change. Push
the switch again to end color changes.
Setting the brightness
Depending on the equipment, the bright-
ness of the ambient light can be adjusted
via the thumbwheel for the instrument
lighting or on the Control Display.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1.
"My MINI"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Lighting"
4. "Interior lighting"
5. "Brightness"
6. Adjust the brightness.
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Safety
Safety
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
Airbags
1
Front airbag, driver
3
Side airbag
2
Front airbag, front passenger
4
Knee airbag
Front airbags
Side airbag
Front airbags help protect the driver and
In the event of a side impact, the side air-
the front passenger by responding to frontal
bag protects the side of the body in the
impacts in which safety belts alone would
chest, lap, and head area.
not provide adequate protection.
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Knee airbag
stance for GPS devices or mobile
phones.
The knee airbag protects the legs in the
event of a frontal impact.
-
Do not apply adhesive materials to the
airbag cover panels, do not cover them
or modify them in any way.
Protective effect
-
Do not use the cover of the front airbag
Airbags are not triggered in every impact
on the front passenger side as a storage
situation, for instance in less severe acci-
area.
dents or rear-end collisions.
-
Do not attach slip covers, seat cushions
Information on optimum effect of the
or other objects to the front passenger
seat that are not specifically suited for
airbags
seats with integrated side airbags.
-
Do not place seat cushions or other ob-
Warning
jects on the front seats that are not spe-
If the seat position is incorrect or the de-
cifically suited for seats with integrated
ployment area of the airbags is impaired,
side airbags.
the airbag system cannot provide protec-
-
Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as
tion as intended and may cause additional
jackets, over the backrests.
injuries due to triggering. There is a risk
-
Never modify either the individual com-
of injuries or danger to life. Follow the in-
ponents or the wiring in the airbag sys-
formation on achieving the optimum pro-
tem. This also applies to steering wheel
tective effect of the airbag system.
covers, the dashboard, and the seats.
-
Keep a distance from the airbags.
-
Do not remove the airbag system.
–
Always grasp the steering wheel on the
Even when you follow all instructions very
steering wheel rim. Hold your hands at
closely, injury from contact with the airbags
the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to
cannot be fully ruled out in certain situa-
keep the risk of injury to your hands or
tions.
arms as low as possible when the airbag
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to
is triggered.
short-term and, in most cases, temporary
-
Make sure that the front passenger is
hearing impairment in sensitive occupants.
sitting correctly, i.e., keeps his or her
Vehicle modifications for a person with dis-
feet and legs in the floor area and does
abilities may affect the air bag system; con-
not support them on the dashboard.
tact MINI Customer Relations for further in-
-
Make sure that occupants keep their
formation.
heads away from the side airbag.
Warnings and information on the airbags
-
There should be no additional persons,
are also found on the sun visors.
animals or objects between an airbag
and a person.
-
Dashboard and windshield on the front
passenger side must stay clear - do not
attach adhesive labels or coverings and
do not attach brackets or cables, for in-
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Functional readiness of the airbag
Automatic deactivation of the
system
front-seat passenger airbags
Safety information
Concept
The system reads if the front passenger seat
is occupied by measuring the human body's
Warning
resistance.
Individual components can be hot after
Front, knee, and side airbag on the front
triggering of the airbag system. There is a
passenger's side are activated or deacti-
risk of injury. Do not touch individual
vated.
components.
General information
Before transporting a child on the front pas-
Warning
senger seat, refer to the safety information
Improperly executed work can lead to fail-
and instructions for children on the front
ure, malfunction or unintentional trigger-
passenger seat, see Children.
ing of the airbag system. In the case of a
malfunction, the airbag system might not
Safety information
trigger as intended despite the accident
severity. There is a risk of injuries or dan-
ger to life. Have the airbag system
Warning
checked, repaired, dismantled and scrap-
To ensure the front-seat passenger airbag
ped by a dealer’s service center or another
function, the system must be able to de-
qualified service center or repair shop.
tect whether a person is sitting in the
front passenger seat. The entire seat cush-
ion area must be used for this purpose.
Correct function
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.
When the ignition is switched on,
Make sure that the front passenger keeps
the warning light in the instrument
his or her feet in the floor area.
cluster lights up briefly and thereby
indicates the operational readiness of the
entire airbag system and the belt tensioner.
Malfunction of the automatic
deactivation system
Airbag system malfunctioning
When transporting older children and
adults, the front-seat passenger airbags may
- Warning light does not come on when
be deactivated in certain sitting positions.
the ignition is switched on.
In this case, the indicator light for the front-
- The warning light lights up continu-
seat passenger airbags lights up.
ously.
In this case, change the sitting position so
that the front-seat passenger airbags are ac-
tivated and the indicator light goes out.
If it is not possible to activate the airbags,
have the person sit in the rear.
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To enable correct recognition of the occu-
Detected child restraint systems
pied seat cushion.
The system generally detects children
- Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats
seated in a child restraint system, particu-
or other items to the front passenger
larly in child restraint systems required by
seat unless they are specifically deter-
NHTSA at the point in time when the vehi-
mined to be safe for use on the front
cle was manufactured. After installing a
passenger seat.
child restraint system, make sure that the
- Do not place any electronic devices on
indicator light for the front-seat passenger
the front passenger seat if a child re-
airbags lights up. This indicates that the
straint system is to be installed on it.
child restraint system has been detected
and the front-seat passenger airbags are not
- Do not place objects under the seat that
activated.
could press against the seat from below.
- No moisture in or on the seat.
Strength of the driver's and front-
seat passenger airbag
Indicator light for the front-seat
The explosive power that activates driver's/
passenger airbags
front-seat passenger airbags very much de-
pends on the positions of the driver's/front
passenger seat.
To maintain the accuracy of this function
over the long-term, calibrate the front seats
as soon as a relevant Check Control mes-
sage is displayed. A message also appears
on the Control Display.
Calibrating the front seats
The indicator light for the front-seat passen-
ger airbags indicates the operating state of
Warning
the front-seat passenger airbags.
There is a risk of jamming when moving
The light indicates whether the airbags are
the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk
either activated or deactivated.
of damage to property. Make sure that the
- The indicator light lights
area of movement of the seat is clear prior
up when a child is properly
to any adjustment.
seated in a child restraint
system or when the seat is
An appropriate Check Control message is
empty. The airbags on the
displayed.
front passenger side are
1. Move the respective seat all the way for-
not activated.
ward.
- The indicator light does not light up
2. Move the respective seat forward again.
when, for instance a correctly seated
The seat moves forward briefly.
person of sufficient size is detected on
the seat. The airbags on the front pas-
3. Readjust the seat to the desired posi-
senger side are activated.
tion.
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The calibration procedure is completed
when the Check Control message disap-
Warning
pears.
Improperly executed work can lead to fail-
If the message continues to be displayed,
ure, malfunction or unintentional trigger-
repeat the calibration.
ing of the system. In the case of a malfunc-
If the message does not disappear after a re-
tion, the system might not trigger as
peat calibration, have the system checked
intended even if there is an accident se-
as soon as possible.
vere enough to warrant it. There is a risk
of injuries or danger to life. Have the sys-
tem checked, repaired, dismantled and
scrapped by a dealer’s service center or
Rollover protection system
another qualified service center or repair
shop.
Concept
The rollover protection system is automati-
cally activated in the event of a sufficiently
Warning
serious accident or if the longitudinal axis
After triggering or damage, system func-
is tilted excessively. The safety frames lo-
tionality is limited or not available any-
cated behind the rear head restraints extend
more. There is a risk of injuries or danger
within fractions of a second.
to life.
Supplementing the reinforced windshield
Have the system checked and replaced by
frame, the rollover protection system fur-
a dealer’s service center or another quali-
ther increases passenger safety.
fied service center or repair shop in the
event of triggering of or damage to the
General information
system.
Do not place any objects on the covers of
the rollover protection system.
Warning
Safety information
With an extended rollover protection sys-
tem, the area of movement of the
Warning
convertible top is limited. There is a risk
of injury or risk of damage to property.
There can be damage or injuries when the
When the rollover protection system is ex-
rollover protection system is triggered.
tended, do not move the convertible top.
There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Make sure that the area of
movement of the rollover protection sys-
tem is clear.
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Overview
– After the tire inflation pressure was ad-
justed to a new value, a reset was per-
formed.
- Wheels with TPM wheel electronics.
Status display
Current status
The system status can be displayed on the
Control Display, e.g., whether or not the sys-
tem is active.
Covers of the rollover protection system
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
Malfunction
1.
"My MINI"
A Check Control message is dis-
2. "Vehicle status"
played when there is a malfunction.
3.
"Tire Pressure Monitor"
The current status is displayed.
Tire conditions
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
General information
Concept
Tire and system status are indicated by the
The system monitors tire inflation pressure
color of the wheels and a SMS text message
in the four mounted tires. The system warns
on the Control Display.
you if there is a significant loss of pressure
in one or more tires.
All wheels green
System is active and will issue a warning re-
General information
lated to the tire inflation pressures stored
Sensors in the tire valves measure the tire
during the last reset.
inflation pressure and, depending on the
model, the tire temperature.
One to four yellow wheels
Further information and instructions on us-
A flat tire or major drop in the tire inflation
ing the system can also be found under Tire
pressure has occurred in the indicated tires.
inflation pressure, refer to page 240.
Gray wheels
Functional requirements
It may not be possible to identify tire infla-
The following conditions must be met for
tion pressure losses.
the system; otherwise, reliable flagging of a
Possible causes:
loss of tire inflation pressure is not assured:
- Malfunction.
- After a tire or wheel replacement, a re-
- The system is being reset.
set was performed with the correct tire
inflation pressure.
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Additional information
Safety information
The status control display additionally
shows the current tire inflation pressures.
Warning
The values shown are instantaneous meas-
A damaged regular tire with low or miss-
urements and may vary depending on driv-
ing tire inflation pressure impacts han-
ing style or weather conditions.
dling, such as steering and braking re-
sponse. Run-flat tires can maintain limited
Resetting the system
stability. There is a risk of accident. Do not
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
continue driving if the vehicle is equipped
with normal tires. Follow the information
1.
"My MINI"
on run-flat tires and continued driving
2. "Vehicle status"
with these tires.
3.
"Tire Pressure Monitor"
4. Start the engine but do not drive off.
If a tire inflation pressure check is
5. Reset tire inflation pressure: "Perform
required
reset".
Message
6. Drive away.
A symbol with a Check Control message ap-
The wheels are displayed in gray and the
pears on the Control Display.
following is displayed "Resetting Tire
Pressure Monitor…".
Symbol Possible cause
After a travel time of several minutes, the
The system has detected a
set tire inflation pressures are accepted as
wheel change, but no reset was
reference values. The resetting process is
done.
completed automatically while driving.
No reset was performed for the
After successful completion of the reset, the
system. The system issues a
tires appear in green on the Control Display
warning based on the tire infla-
and "Tire Pressure Monitor active. See label
tion pressures stored during the
for recommended pressures." is displayed.
last reset.
You may interrupt this trip at any time.
Inflation was not carried out ac-
When you continue the reset resumes auto-
cording to specifications.
matically.
The tire inflation pressure has
Messages
fallen below the level of the last
reset.
General information
Measure
A low tire inflation pressure may cause the
DSC Dynamic Stability Control to be
1. Check the tire pressure and correct as
switched on.
needed.
2. Reset the system.
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If the tire inflation pressure is too low
Symbol Possible cause
There is a flat tire or a major
Message
loss in tire inflation pressure.
A yellow warning light is illuminated
No reset was performed for the
in the instrument cluster.
system. The system issues a
warning based on the tire infla-
In addition, a symbol with a Check Control
tion pressures stored during the
message appears on the Control Display.
last reset.
Symbol Possible cause
Measure
There is a tire inflation pressure
loss.
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
No reset was performed for the
Avoid sudden braking and steering ma-
system. The system issues a
neuvers.
warning based on the tire infla-
2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with
tion pressures stored during the
normal tires or run-flat tires.
last reset.
Run-flat tires, refer to page 249, are la-
beled with a circular symbol containing
Measure
the letters RSC marked on the tire's
sidewall.
1. Reduce your speed and drive moder-
ately. Do not exceed a speed of
80 mph/130 km/h.
Actions in the event of a flat tire
2. At the next opportunity, for instance gas
Normal tires
station, check and correct the tire infla-
tion pressure in all four tires, if neces-
1.
Identify the damaged tire.
sary.
To do this, check the tire inflation pres-
3. Reset the system.
sure in all four tires, for instance using
the tire pressure gage of a flat tire kit.
If there is a significant loss of tire
If the tire inflation pressure in all four
inflation pressure
tires is correct, the Tire Pressure Moni-
tor may not have been reset. In this
Message
case, perform the reset.
A yellow warning light is illuminated
If the tire inflation pressure in all four
in the instrument cluster.
tires is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor
may not have been initialized. In this
In addition, a symbol with the affected tire
case, initialize the system.
appears in a Check Control message on the
If identification of flat tire damage is
Control Display.
not possible, please contact a dealer’s
service center or another qualified serv-
ice center or repair shop.
2.
Repair the flat tire, e.g., with a flat tire
kit or by changing the wheel.
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Use of sealant, for instance from the flat tire
ing range may be less but may also be more
kit, may damage the TPM wheel electronics.
if an economical driving style is used.
In this case, have the electronics checked
If the vehicle is loaded with an average
and replaced at the next opportunity.
weight and used under favorable conditions,
the distance for which it may be safe to
Run-flat tires
drive may be up to 50 miles/80 km.
Safety information
Vehicle handling with damaged tires
Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will
Warning
handle differently, potentially leading to
conditions such as the following:
The vehicle handles differently when a
run-flat tire has insufficient or no tire
- Greater likelihood of swerving off
pressure; for instance, reduced lane stabil-
course.
ity when braking, braking distances are
- Longer braking distances.
longer and the self-steering properties will
- Changed self-steering properties.
change. There is a risk of accident. Drive
Modify your driving style. Avoid abrupt
moderately and do not exceed a speed of
steering maneuvers or driving over obsta-
50 mph/80 km/h.
cles, for instance curbs or potholes.
Maximum speed
Final tire failure
You may continue driving with a damaged
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can
tire at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
indicate the final failure of a tire.
Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of
Continued driving with a flat tire
the tire could come loose and cause an acci-
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:
dent.
Do not continue driving. Contact a dealer’s
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering ma-
service center or another qualified service
neuvers.
center or repair shop.
2. Do not exceed a speed of
50 mph/80 km/h.
System limits
3. Check the tire inflation pressure in all
four tires at the next opportunity.
Temperature
If the tire inflation pressure in all four
The tire inflation pressure depends on the
tires is correct, the Tire Pressure Moni-
tire's temperature.
tor may not have been reset. In this
Driving or exposure to the sun will increase
case, perform the reset.
the tire's temperature, thus increasing the
tire inflation pressure.
Possible driving range with a
The tire inflation pressure is reduced when
depressurized tire
the tire temperature falls again.
The distance for which it may be possible to
These circumstances may cause a warning
drive safely varies depending on how the
when temperatures fall very sharply.
vehicle is loaded and used, e.g., speed, road
conditions, external temperature. The driv-
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Sudden tire pressure loss
bel. (If your vehicle has tires of a different
size than the size indicated on the vehicle
The system cannot indicate sudden serious
placard or tire inflation pressure label, you
tire damage caused by external circumstan-
should determine the proper tire inflation
ces.
pressure for those tires.) As an added safety
feature, your vehicle has been equipped
Failure performing a reset
with a tire pressure monitoring system
The system does not function properly if a
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure
reset has not been carried out, for instance
telltale when one or more of your tires is
a flat tire is reported though tire inflation
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
pressures are correct.
when the low tire pressure telltale illumi-
nates, you should stop and check your tires
Malfunction
as soon as possible, and inflate them to the
The yellow warning light flashes and
proper pressure. Driving on a significantly
is then illuminated continuously. A
under-inflated tire causes the tire to over-
Check Control message is displayed.
heat and can lead to tire failure. Under-infla-
It may not be possible to identify tire pres-
tion also reduces fuel efficiency and tire
sure losses.
tread life, and may affect the vehicle's han-
dling and stopping ability. Please note that
Examples and recommendations in the fol-
the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
lowing situations:
maintenance, and it is the driver's responsi-
- A wheel without TPM wheel electronics,
bility to maintain correct tire pressure, even
for instance an emergency wheel, is
if under-inflation has not reached the level
mounted: have it checked by a dealer’s
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire
service center or another qualified serv-
pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been
ice center or repair shop as needed.
equipped with a TPMS malfunction indica-
- Malfunction: have system checked by a
tor to indicate when the system is not oper-
dealer’s service center or another quali-
ating properly. The TPMS malfunction indi-
fied service center or repair shop.
cator is combined with the low tire pressure
telltale. When the system detects a mal-
- The system was unable to complete the
function, the telltale will flash for approxi-
reset. Perform a system reset again.
mately one minute and then remain contin-
- Interference caused by systems or devi-
uously illuminated. This sequence will
ces with the same radio frequency: after
continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups
leaving the area of the interference, the
as long as the malfunction exists. When the
system automatically becomes active
malfunction indicator is illuminated, the
again.
system may not be able to detect or signal
low tire pressure as intended. TPMS mal-
Declaration according to NHTSA/
functions may occur for a variety of rea-
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring
sons, including the installation of replace-
System
ment or alternate tires or wheels on the
Each tire, including the spare (if provided)
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from func-
should be checked monthly when cold and
tioning properly. Always check the TPMS
inflated to the inflation pressure recom-
malfunction telltale after replacing one or
mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to en-
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure la-
sure that the replacement or alternate tires
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and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to
Initialization required
function properly.
An initialization must be performed in the
following situations:
- After the tire inflation pressure has
Flat Tire Monitor FTM
been adjusted.
- After a tire or wheel replacement.
Concept
The system detects tire inflation pressure
Performing initialization
loss on the basis of rotation speed differen-
When initializing, the set tire inflation
ces between the individual wheels while
pressures serve as reference values in order
driving.
to detect a flat tire. Initialization is started
In the event of a tire inflation pressure loss,
by confirming the tire inflation pressures.
the diameter and therefore the rotational
Do not initialize the system when driving
speed of the corresponding wheel changes.
with snow chains.
The difference will be detected and reported
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
as a flat tire.
The system does not measure the actual in-
1.
"My MINI"
flation pressure in the tires.
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Flat Tire Monitor"
Functional requirements
4. Start the engine but do not drive off.
The following conditions must be met for
the system; otherwise, reliable flagging of a
5. Start the initialization with: "Perform
loss of tire inflation pressure is not assured:
reset".
- After a tire or wheel replacement, an ini-
6. Drive away.
tialization was performed with the cor-
The initialization is completed while driv-
rect tire inflation pressure.
ing, which can be interrupted at any time.
- After the tire pressure was adjusted to a
The initialization automatically continues
new value, an initialization was per-
when driving resumes.
formed.
Messages
Status display
The current status of the flat tire monitor
General information
can be displayed, for instance whether the
When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic
RPA is active.
Stability Control is switched on, if needed.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
Safety information
1.
"My MINI"
2. "Vehicle status"
Warning
3.
"Flat Tire Monitor"
A damaged regular tire with low or miss-
The status is displayed.
ing tire inflation pressure impacts han-
dling, such as steering and braking re-
sponse. Run-flat tires can maintain limited
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stability. There is a risk of accident. Do not
may not have been initialized. In this
continue driving if the vehicle is equipped
case, initialize the system.
with normal tires. Follow the information
If identification of flat tire damage is
on run-flat tires and continued driving
not possible, please contact a dealer’s
with these tires.
service center or another qualified serv-
ice center or repair shop.
2. Repair the flat tire, e.g., with a flat tire
Indication of a flat tire
kit or by changing the wheel.
A yellow warning light is illuminated
Use of sealant, for instance from the flat tire
in the instrument cluster.
kit, may damage the TPM wheel electronics.
In this case, have the electronics checked
In addition, a symbol with a Check Control
and replaced at the next opportunity.
message appears on the Control Display.
Symbol Possible cause
Run-flat tires
There is a flat tire or a major
Safety information
loss in tire inflation pressure.
Warning
Measure
The vehicle handles differently when a
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
run-flat tire has insufficient or no tire
Avoid sudden braking and steering ma-
pressure; for instance, reduced lane stabil-
neuvers.
ity when braking, braking distances are
2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with
longer and the self-steering properties will
normal tires or run-flat tires.
change. There is a risk of accident. Drive
moderately and do not exceed a speed of
Run-flat tires, refer to page 249, are la-
50 mph/80 km/h.
beled with a circular symbol containing
the letters RSC marked on the tire's
sidewall.
Maximum speed
You may continue driving with a damaged
Actions in the event of a flat tire
tire at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Normal tires
Continued driving with a flat tire
1. Identify the damaged tire.
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:
To do this, check the tire inflation pres-
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering ma-
sure in all four tires, for instance using
neuvers.
the tire pressure gage of a flat tire kit.
2. Do not exceed a speed of
If the tire inflation pressure in all four
50 mph/80 km/h.
tires is correct, the Tire Pressure Moni-
tor may not have been reset. In this
3. Check the tire inflation pressure in all
case, perform the reset.
four tires at the next opportunity.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four
If the tire inflation pressure in all four
tires is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor
tires is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor
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may not have been initialized. In this
nized. Therefore, check the tire inflation
case, initialize the system.
pressure regularly.
- Sudden serious tire damage caused by
Possible driving range with a
external circumstances cannot be recog-
depressurized tire
nized in advance.
The distance for which it may be possible to
- When the system has not been initial-
drive safely varies depending on how the
ized.
vehicle is loaded and used, e.g., speed, road
- When driving on a snowy or slippery
conditions, external temperature. The driv-
road surface.
ing range may be less but may also be more
if an economical driving style is used.
- Sporty driving style: spinning traction
wheels, high lateral acceleration (drift-
If the vehicle is loaded with an average
ing).
weight and used under favorable conditions,
the distance for which it may be safe to
- When driving with snow chains.
drive may be up to 50 miles/80 km.
Vehicle handling with damaged tires
Intelligent Safety
Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will
handle differently, potentially leading to
Concept
conditions such as the following:
Intelligent Safety enables central operation
- Greater likelihood of swerving off
of the driver assistance systems.
course.
The intelligent safety systems can help pre-
- Longer braking distances.
vent an imminent collision.
- Changed self-steering properties.
- Approach control warning with City
Modify your driving style. Avoid abrupt
light braking function, refer to
steering maneuvers or driving over obsta-
page 161.
cles, for instance curbs or potholes.
- Daytime pedestrian collision mitigation,
refer to page 165.
Final tire failure
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can
Safety information
indicate the final failure of a tire.
Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of
Warning
the tire could come loose and cause an acci-
The system cannot serve as a substitute
dent.
for the driver’s personal judgment in as-
Do not continue driving. Contact a dealer’s
sessing visibility and traffic situation.
service center or another qualified service
There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving
center or repair shop.
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where ap-
System limits
propriate.
The system could be delayed or malfunction
in the following situations:
- A natural, even tire inflation pressure
loss in all four tires will not be recog-
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Press button briefly:
Warning
- The menu for the Intelligent
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a
Safety system is displayed. The
substitute for the driver’s personal judg-
systems are individually
ment. Due to its limits, the system may not
switched off according to their
issue warnings or reactions, or these may
respective settings.
be issued late or in a manner that is not
- LED lights up orange or goes out respec-
consistent with their normal use. There is
tive to their individual settings.
a risk of accident. Adjust driving style to
Adjust the settings as needed. The individ-
traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely
ual settings are stored for the driver profile
and actively intervene where appropriate.
currently in use.
Press button again:
Warning
- All Intelligent Safety systems
Due to system limits, individual functions
are switched on.
can malfunction during tow-starting/
- The LED lights up green.
towing with the Intelligent Safety systems
activated. There is a risk of accident.
Hold down button:
Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off
- All Intelligent Safety systems
prior to tow-starting/towing.
are switched off.
- The LED goes out.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Approach control warning
with city light braking func-
tion
Concept
The system may prevent some accidents. In
the event of an accident, the system may re-
duce impact speed.
The system sounds a warning before an im-
Intelligent Safety button
minent collision and activates brakes inde-
pendently, if needed.
The Brake Assistant function activates and
Switching on/off
applies the brakes with limited force and
duration.
Some Intelligent Safety systems are auto-
matically active after every departure. Some
A camera at the base of the interior mirror
Intelligent Safety systems activate accord-
controls the system.
ing to the last setting.
The approach control warning is available
even if cruise control has been deactivated.
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With the vehicle approaching another vehi-
cle intentionally, the approach control warn-
Warning
ing and braking are delayed in order to
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a
avoid false system reactions.
substitute for the driver’s personal judg-
ment. Due to its limits, the system may not
General information
issue warnings or reactions, or these may
The system warns at two levels of an immi-
be issued late or in a manner that is not
nent danger of collision at speeds from ap-
consistent with their normal use. There is
prox. 3 mph/5 km/h. The timing of warn-
a risk of accident. Adjust driving style to
ings may vary with the current driving
traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely
situation.
and actively intervene where appropriate.
Braking is performed at speeds up to ap-
proximately 35 mph/60 km/h.
Warning
Detection range
Due to system limits, individual functions
can malfunction during tow-starting/
towing with the Intelligent Safety systems
activated. There is a risk of accident.
Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off
prior to tow-starting/towing.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Objects that the system can detect are
taken into account.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute
for the driver’s personal judgment in as-
sessing visibility and traffic situation.
There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving
Intelligent Safety button
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where ap-
propriate.
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Camera
– The LED goes out.
Setting the warning time
The warning time can be set via the Central
Information Display (CID).
1.
"My MINI"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Intelligent Safety"
4. "Warning time"
The camera is installed near the interior
mirror.
5. Select the desired setting.
Keep the windshield in front of the interior
The selected warning time is stored for the
mirror clean and clear.
driver profile currently in use.
Warning with braking function
Switching on/off
Display
Switching on automatically
A warning symbol appears in the instru-
The system is automatically active after ev-
ment cluster and in the Head-up Display if a
ery driving off.
collision with a detected vehicle is immi-
nent.
Switching on/off manually
Symbol Measure
Press button briefly:
Symbol lights up red: prewarn-
- The menu for the Intelligent
ing.
Safety system is displayed. The
systems are individually
Brake and increase distance.
switched off according to their
Symbol flashes red and an
respective settings.
acoustic signal sounds: acute
- LED lights up orange or goes out respec-
warning.
tive to their individual settings.
Brake and make an evasive ma-
Adjust the settings as needed. The individ-
neuver, if necessary.
ual settings are stored for the driver profile
currently in use.
Prewarning
Press button again:
This warning is provided, for instance when
there is impending danger of a collision or
- All Intelligent Safety systems
the distance to the vehicle ahead is too
are switched on.
small.
- The LED lights up green.
If a prewarning is provided, respond by
Hold down button:
braking as warranted.
- All Intelligent Safety systems
are switched off.
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Acute warning with braking function
System limits
An acute warning is displayed when there
is an imminent danger of collision due to
Safety information
the vehicle approaching another object at a
high speed.
Warning
The driver must intervene actively when
The system is designed to operate in cer-
there is an acute warning. If necessary, the
tain conditions and circumstances. Due to
driver is assisted by a minor automatic
conditions or other factors, the system
braking intervention in a possible risk of
may not respond. There may be a risk of
collision.
accident or risk of damage to property. Ac-
Acute warnings may be provided even when
tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the
there has been no prior warning.
garding the scope of the system’s opera-
Braking intervention
tion and limitations.
The warning prompts the driver to inter-
vene. During a warning, the maximum brak-
Detection range
ing force is used. In order to activate the
Brake Assistant function, you must apply
The system's detection potential is limited.
the brakes quickly and forcefully. If there is
Thus, a system reaction might not come or
a risk of collision, the system may assist
might come late.
with braking. When the vehicle is traveling
The following situations may not be de-
at a low speed, the vehicle may come to a
tected, for example:
complete stop.
- Slow moving vehicles when you ap-
Manual transmission: during a braking in-
proach them at high speed.
tervention up to a complete stop, the engine
may be shut down.
- Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front
of you, or sharply decelerating vehicles.
The driver may interrupt the braking inter-
vention function by stepping on the acceler-
- Vehicles with an unusual rear appear-
ator pedal or by actively moving the steer-
ance.
ing wheel.
- Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.
The system’s ability to detect objects may
be limited in some circumstances. Refer to
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in
garding the limitations of the system and
the following situations:
actively intervene as warranted.
- In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snow-
fall.
- In tight curves.
- If the field of view of the camera or the
windshield is dirty or covered.
- If the driving stability control systems
are deactivated, for instance DSC OFF.
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– Up to 10 seconds after the start of the
Detection range
engine via the Start/Stop button.
- During calibration of the camera imme-
diately after vehicle delivery.
- If there are constant blinding effects be-
cause of oncoming light, for instance
from the sun low in the sky.
Warning sensitivity
The more sensitive the warning settings
are, the more warnings are displayed.
The detection area in front of the vehicle is
Therefore, there may also be an excess of
divided into two areas:
premature or unjustified warnings and reac-
- Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of
tions.
the vehicle.
- Expanded area, arrow 2, to the right and
left of the central area.
Daytime pedestrian collision
A collision is imminent if pedestrians are lo-
mitigation
cated within the central area. A warning is
issued about pedestrians who are located
Concept
within the extended area only if they are
moving in the direction of the central area.
The system may prevent some accidents
with pedestrians.
When driving at city speeds, the system
Safety information
will issue a warning if there is imminent
risk of a collision with pedestrians, and sup-
Warning
port this with a light braking function.
The system cannot serve as a substitute
The camera at the base of the interior mir-
for the driver’s personal judgment in as-
ror controls the system.
sessing visibility and traffic situation.
There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving
General information
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
In sufficiently bright conditions, the system
closely and actively intervene where ap-
issues a warning of a possible risk of colli-
propriate.
sion with pedestrians in the speed range
from approx. 6 mph/10 km/h to approx.
35 mph/60 km/h
Warning
The system reacts to people who are within
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a
the detection range of the system.
substitute for the driver’s personal judg-
ment. Due to its limits, the system may not
issue warnings or reactions, or these may
be issued late or in a manner that is not
consistent with their normal use. There is
a risk of accident. Adjust driving style to
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traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely
Switching on/off
and actively intervene where appropriate.
Switching on automatically
The system is automatically active after ev-
Warning
ery driving off.
Due to system limits, individual functions
can malfunction during tow-starting/
Switching on/off manually
towing with the Intelligent Safety systems
Press button briefly:
activated. There is a risk of accident.
- The menu for the Intelligent
Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off
Safety system is displayed. The
prior to tow-starting/towing.
systems are individually
switched off according to their
Overview
respective settings.
- LED lights up orange or goes out respec-
Button in the vehicle
tive to their individual settings.
Adjust the settings as needed. The individ-
ual settings are stored for the driver profile
currently in use.
Press button again:
- All Intelligent Safety systems
are switched on.
- The LED lights up green.
Hold down button:
Intelligent Safety button
- All Intelligent Safety systems
are switched off.
Camera
- The LED goes out.
Warning with braking function
Display
If a collision with a detected person is im-
minent, a warning symbol appears on the
instrument cluster and in the Head-up Dis-
play.
The red symbol is displayed and a
The camera is installed near the interior
signal sounds.
mirror.
Intervene immediately by braking or
Keep the windshield in front of the interior
make an evasive maneuver.
mirror clean and clear.
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Braking intervention
Thus, a warning might not be issued or be
issued late.
The warning prompts the driver to inter-
vene. During a warning, the maximum brak-
The following situations may not be de-
ing force is used. In order to activate the
tected, for example:
Brake Assistant function, you must apply
- Partially covered pedestrians.
the brakes quickly and forcefully. If there is
- Pedestrians that are not detected as
a risk of collision, the system may assist
such because of the viewing angle or
with braking. When the vehicle is traveling
contour.
at a low speed, the vehicle may come to a
- Pedestrians outside of the detection
complete stop.
range.
Manual transmission: during a braking in-
- Pedestrians having a body size less than
tervention up to a complete stop, the engine
32 in/80 cm.
may be shut down.
The driver may interrupt the braking inter-
Functional limitations
vention function by stepping on the acceler-
ator pedal or by actively moving the steer-
The system may not be fully functional or
ing wheel.
may not be available in the following situa-
tions:
The system’s ability to detect objects may
be limited in some circumstances. Refer to
- In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snow-
fall.
garding the limitations of the system and
- In tight curves.
actively intervene as warranted.
- If the field of view of the camera or the
windshield is dirty or covered.
System limits
- If the driving stability control systems
are deactivated, for instance DSC OFF.
Safety information
- Up to 10 seconds after the start of the
engine via the Start/Stop button.
Warning
- During calibration of the camera imme-
The system is designed to operate in cer-
diately after vehicle delivery.
tain conditions and circumstances. Due to
- If there are constant blinding effects be-
conditions or other factors, the system
cause of oncoming light, for instance
may not respond. There may be a risk of
from the sun low in the sky.
accident or risk of damage to property. Ac-
- When it is dark outside.
tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the
garding the scope of the system’s opera-
tion and limitations.
Brake force display
Concept
Detection range
Additional brake lights indicate emergency
The detection potential of the camera is lim-
braking to the traffic behind. This can re-
ited.
duce the risk of a rear-end collision.
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General information
After travel has begun, the system monitors
certain aspects of the driver's behavior, so
that decreasing alertness or fatigue can be
detected.
This procedure takes the following criteria
into account:
- Personal driving style, for instance
steering behavior.
- Driving conditions, for instance time,
length of trip.
- During normal brake application, the
Starting at approximately 43 mph/70 km/h,
brake lights light up.
the system is active and can display a rec-
ommendation to take a break.
- During heavy brake application, the
flashers additionally light up.
Break recommendation
If the driver becomes less alert or fatigued,
a message is displayed in the Control Dis-
Fatigue alert
play with the recommendation to take a
break.
Concept
A recommendation to take a break is dis-
The system can detect decreasing alertness
played only once during an uninterrupted
or fatigue of the driver during long, monoto-
trip.
nous trips, for instance on highways. In this
After a break, another recommendation to
situation, it is recommended that the driver
take a break cannot be displayed until after
takes a break.
approximately 45 minutes.
Safety information
System limits
The function may be limited in the follow-
Warning
ing situations and may issue an incorrect
warning or no warning at all:
The system cannot serve as a substitute
for the driver’s personal judgment in as-
- When the clock is set incorrectly.
sessing one's physical state. An increasing
- When the vehicle speed is mainly below
lack of alertness or fatigue may not be de-
about 43 mph/70 km/h.
tected or not be detected in time. There is
- With a sporty driving style, such as dur-
a risk of accident. Make sure that the
ing rapid acceleration or when corner-
driver is rested and alert. Adjust driving
ing fast.
style to traffic conditions.
- In active driving situations, such as
when changing lanes frequently.
Function
- When the road surface is poor.
The system is switched on each time the en-
- In the event of strong side winds.
gine is started and cannot be switched off.
The system is reset approx. 45 minutes af-
ter parking the vehicle, for instance in the
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case of a break during longer trips on high-
ways.
PostCrash - iBrake
Concept
In the event of an accident, the system can
bring the vehicle to a halt automatically
without intervention by the driver in cer-
tain situations. This can reduce the risk of a
further collision and the consequences
thereof.
At standstill
After coming to a halt, the brake is released
automatically. Secure the vehicle against
rolling.
Harder vehicle braking
In certain situations, it can be necessary to
bring the vehicle to a halt more quickly than
the Brake Assistant allows.
To do this, quickly apply extra force to the
brake. For a brief period, the braking pres-
sure will be higher than the braking pres-
sure that is achieved by the automatic brak-
ing function. This interrupts automatic
braking.
Interrupting automatic braking
It can be necessary to interrupt automatic
braking in certain situations, for instance
for an evasive maneuver.
Interrupt automatic braking:
- By pressing the brake pedal.
- By pressing the accelerator pedal.
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Driving stability control systems
Vehicle features and options
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
This chapter describes all standard, country-
Concept
specific and optional features offered with
Within the physical limits, the system helps
the series. It also describes features and
to keep the vehicle on a steady course by
functions that are not necessarily available
reducing engine speed and by applying
in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op-
brakes to the individual wheels.
tions or country versions. This also applies
to safety-related functions and systems.
General information
When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be
DSC detects the following unstable driving
observed.
conditions, for instance:
- Fishtailing, which can lead to oversteer-
ing.
Antilock Braking System ABS
- Loss of traction of the front wheels,
which can lead to understeering.
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during
Dynamic Traction Control DTC, refer to
braking.
page 171, is a version of the DSC where for-
The vehicle maintains its steering power
ward momentum is optimized.
even during full brake applications, which
increases the active safety.
Safety information
ABS is ready when vehicle is ready to drive.
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute
Brake assistant
for the driver’s personal judgment in as-
sessing the traffic conditions. Based on
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this sys-
the limits of the system, it cannot inde-
tem automatically boosts the vehicle brak-
pendently react to all traffic situations.
ing capability to the furthest possible ex-
There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving
tent. It reduces the braking distance to a
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
minimum during an emergency stop. This
closely and actively intervene where ap-
system utilizes all of the capabilities pro-
propriate.
vided by the Antilock Brake System ABS.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake
Indicator/warning lights
pedal for the duration of the emergency
stop.
The indicator light flashes: DSC con-
trols the drive and braking forces.
The indicator light lights up: DSC has
malfunctioned.
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Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF
DTC Dynamic Traction Con-
trol
General information
When DSC is deactivated, driving stability
Concept
is reduced during acceleration and when
driving in curves.
DTC is a version of the DSC Dynamic Stabil-
ity Control where forward momentum is op-
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC
timized.
again as soon as possible.
The system ensures maximum headway on
Deactivating DSC
special road conditions, for instance unp-
lowed snowy roads or loose road surfaces,
Press and hold this button but not
but with somewhat limited vehicle stability.
longer than approx. 10 seconds, un-
When DTC is activated, the vehicle has
til the indicator light for DSC OFF
maximum traction. Driving stability is lim-
lights up in the instrument cluster and dis-
ited during acceleration and when driving
plays DSC OFF.
in curves.
DSC is switched off.
Drive carefully.
You may find it useful to briefly activate
Activating DSC
DTC under the following special circum-
Press the button.
stances:
DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator
- When driving in slush or on uncleared,
light go out.
snow-covered roads.
- When driving off from deep snow or
loose ground.
Indicator/warning lights
- When driving with snow chains.
When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis-
played in the instrument cluster.
Deactivating/activating DTC
The indicator light lights up: DSC is
Dynamic Traction Control
deactivated.
Activating DTC
Automatic activation
Press the button.
When DSC is deactivated, automatic activa-
TRACTION is displayed in the in-
tion occurs in the following situations:
strument cluster and the indicator light for
- The vehicle has a flat tire.
DSC OFF lights up.
- When activating cruise control in the
TRACTION or DSC OFF settings.
Deactivating DTC
Press the button again.
TRACTION and the DSC OFF indica-
tor light go out.
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Driving stability control systems
Performance Control
Operating the programs
Switch
Program
Performance Control enhances the agility of
the vehicle.
SPORT
To increase maneuverability, wheels are
MID
braked individually when a sporty driving
GREEN
style is used.
Adaptive chassis
MID
MID provides balanced tuning.
Concept
With each starting operation, MID is acti-
vated using the Start/Stop button.
The tuning of the suspension can be
changed with the system.
GREEN
The system offers several different pro-
grams.
Concept
The programs are selected via the MINI
GREEN provides consistent tuning to maxi-
Driving Modes switch.
mize range.
Programs
Activating GREEN
MID/GREEN
Press the MINI Driving Modes switch
downward until GREEN is displayed in the
Balanced tuning of the shock absorbers for
instrument cluster.
more comfort.
Configuring GREEN
SPORT
Consistently sporty tuning of the shock ab-
Via MINI Driving Modes switch
sorbers for greater driving agility.
1. Activate GREEN.
2. "Configure GREEN"
MINI Driving Modes switch
3. Configure the program.
This configuration is retrieved when
Concept
GREEN is activated.
The MINI Driving Modes switch helps to
Via the Central Information Display (CID)
fine-tune the vehicle's settings and features.
1.
"My MINI"
Choose between three different programs.
Pressing the MINI Driving Modes switch
2. "Vehicle settings"
will activate the particular program.
3. If necessary, "Driving mode"
4. "Configure GREEN"
5. Select the desired setting.
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Driving stability control systems
CONTROLS
This configuration is retrieved when
Displays
GREEN is activated.
Program selection
SPORT
Pressing the MINI Driving
Modes switch displays a list of
Concept
programs, which can be se-
Consistently sporty tuning of the drivetrain
lected.
for greater driving agility.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
tuning of the chassis and suspension also
Selected program
changes and SPORT can be individually
The instrument cluster dis-
configured.
plays the selected program.
The configuration is stored for the driver
profile currently in use.
Activating SPORT
Press the MINI Driving Modes switch up-
ward until SPORT is displayed in the instru-
Drive-off assistant
ment cluster.
Concept
Configuring SPORT
This system supports driving off on uphill
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
grades. The parking brake is not required.
1.
"My MINI"
2. "Vehicle settings"
Driving off with the drive-off
assistant
3. If necessary, "Driving mode"
1. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot
4. "Configure SPORT"
brake.
5. Select the desired setting.
2. Release the foot brake and drive off
This configuration is retrieved when SPORT
without delay.
is activated.
After the foot brake is released, the vehicle
is held in place for approx. 2 seconds.
Configuring driving program
Settings can be made for the following driv-
ing programs in Driving mode:
Servotronic
- GREEN, refer to page 172.
- SPORT, refer to page 173.
Servotronic is a speed-dependent power
steering function.
The system provides the steering force with
more support at low speeds than at higher
ones. This makes it easier to park, for in-
stance, and makes steering firmer when
driving at faster speeds.
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Driving stability control systems
Furthermore, the steering force adapts ac-
cording to the driving program, so that a
firm, sporty feel or a comfortable steering
response is conveyed.
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Driving comfort
CONTROLS
Driving comfort
Vehicle features and options
Safety information
This chapter describes all standard, country-
Warning
specific and optional features offered with
The system cannot serve as a substitute
the series. It also describes features and
for the driver’s personal judgment in as-
functions that are not necessarily available
sessing the traffic conditions. Based on
in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op-
the limits of the system, it cannot inde-
tions or country versions. This also applies
pendently react to all traffic situations.
to safety-related functions and systems.
There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving
When using these functions and systems,
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
the applicable laws and regulations must be
closely and actively intervene where ap-
observed.
propriate.
Camera-based cruise control
Warning
The desired speed can be incorrectly ad-
Concept
justed or called up by mistake. There is a
Using this system, a desired speed and a
risk of accident. Adjust the desired speed
distance to a vehicle ahead can be adjusted
to the traffic conditions. Watch traffic
using the buttons on the steering wheel.
closely and actively intervene where ap-
propriate.
The system maintains the desired speed on
clear roads. The vehicle accelerates or
brakes automatically.
If a vehicle is driving ahead of you, the sys-
Warning
tem adjusts the speed of your vehicle so
Risk of accident due to too high speed dif-
that the set distance to the vehicle ahead is
ferences to other vehicles, for instance in
maintained. The speed is adjusted as far as
the following situations:
the given situation allows.
- When fast approaching a slowly mov-
The distance can be adjusted in several
ing vehicle.
steps. For safety reasons, it depends on the
- Vehicle suddenly swerving into own
respective speed.
lane.
- When fast approaching standing ve-
General information
hicles.
A camera on the interior mirror is used to
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.
detect vehicles driving ahead.
Watch traffic closely and actively inter-
Depending on the settings, the characteris-
vene where appropriate.
tics of cruise control many change in cer-
tain ranges.
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