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Displays

3. "Displays"

John Cooper Works: sport dis-

4. "Head-Up Display"

plays in the Head-up Display

5. "Height"

6. Turn the Controller until the desired

General information

height is reached.

The sport displays in the Head-up Display

7. Press the Controller.

assist with a sporty driving style.

The setting is stored for the driver profile

currently used.

Switching on

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Setting the rotation

"My MINI"

The screen of the Head-up Display can be

2. "System settings"

rotated around its own axis.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

3. "Displays"

4. "Head-Up Display"

"My MINI"

5. "Displayed information"

2. "System settings"

6. "Sport displays"

3. "Displays"

With navigation system: if the sport dis-

4. "Head-Up Display"

plays are switched on, no navigation con-

5. "Rotation"

tent will be displayed on the Head-up Dis-

6. Turn the Controller until the desired set-

play.

ting is selected.

Display

7. Press the Controller.

The setting is stored for the driver profile

currently used.

Display visibility

The visibility of the displays in the Head-up

Display is influenced by the following fac-

tors:

- Certain sitting positions.

- Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis-

Vehicle speed

play.

Shift point indicator

- Sunglasses with certain polarization fil-

Gear display

ters.

Current engine speed

- Wet roads.

Warning field, speed

– Unfavorable light conditions.

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Shift point indicator

Information at a glance

Concept

Symbols

Description

The shift point indicator in the Head-up

"Flat Tire Monitor": status of

Display indicates the optimum shifting

the run-flat tires, refer to

point. Thus, with a sporty driving style, the

page 159.

best possible vehicle acceleration is ach-

"Tire Pressure Monitor": sta-

ieved.

tus of the Tire Pressure

Monitor TPM, refer to

Functional requirements

page 154.

- Steptronic Sport transmission:

"Engine oil level": Electronic

Manual mode M/S and, if necessary, Dy-

engine oil level check, refer

namic Traction Control DTC are acti-

to page 275.

vated.

- Press the accelerator pedal all the way

"Check Control": Check Con-

down.

trol messages are stored in

the background and can be

displayed on the Control

Display

Display. Displaying stored

Successive gray illuminated fields indicate

Check Control messages, re-

the upcoming shift moment.

fer to page 129.

Shift up immediately when the red fields

"Service required": display-

light up.

ing service notifications, re-

When the maximum speed is reached, the

fer to page 131.

entire display flashes red and the supply of

fuel is interrupted in order to protect the

"Teleservice Call": Serv-

engine.

ice Request.

Vehicle status

General information

The status can be displayed and actions per-

formed for several systems.

Opening the vehicle status

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

"My MINI"

2. "Vehicle status"

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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 145.

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.

"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.

"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-

"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 105.

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 145, 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

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.

"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

Interior lights

Push the switch forward or back:

manual color change.

Reading lights

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):

"My MINI"

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. "Lighting"

4. "Interior lighting"

5. "Brightness"

6. Adjust the brightness.

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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

Front airbag, driver

Side airbag

Front airbag, front passenger

Knee airbag

Head 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 and lap area.

not provide adequate protection.

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Head airbag

feet and legs in the floor area and does

not support them on the dashboard.

In the event of a side impact, the head air-

bag protects the head.

Make sure that occupants keep their

heads away from the side airbag.

Ejection Mitigation

–

There should be no additional persons,

animals or objects between an airbag

The head airbag system is designed as an

and a person.

ejection mitigation countermeasure to re-

duce the likelihood of ejections of vehicle

Dashboard and windshield on the front

occupants through side windows during

passenger side must stay clear - do not

rollovers or side impact events.

attach adhesive labels or coverings and

do not attach brackets or cables, for in-

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-

abilities may affect the air bag system; con-

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tact MINI Customer Relations for further in-

Automatic deactivation of the

formation.

front-seat passenger airbags

Warnings and information on the airbags

are also found on the sun visors.

Concept

The system reads if the front passenger seat

Functional readiness of the airbag

is occupied by measuring the human body's

system

resistance.

Front, knee, and side airbag on the front

Safety information

passenger's side are activated or deacti-

vated.

Warning

General information

Individual components can be hot after

triggering of the airbag system. There is a

Before transporting a child on the front pas-

risk of injury. Do not touch individual

senger seat, refer to the safety information

components.

and instructions for children on the front

passenger seat, see Children.

Safety information

Warning

Improperly executed work can lead to fail-

ure, malfunction or unintentional trigger-

Warning

ing of the airbag system. In the case of a

To ensure the front-seat passenger airbag

malfunction, the airbag system might not

function, the system must be able to de-

trigger as intended despite the accident

tect whether a person is sitting in the

severity. There is a risk of injuries or dan-

front passenger seat. The entire seat cush-

ger to life. Have the airbag system

ion area must be used for this purpose.

checked, repaired, dismantled and scrap-

There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.

ped by a dealer’s service center or another

Make sure that the front passenger keeps

qualified service center or repair shop.

his or her feet in the floor area.

Correct function

Malfunction of the automatic

deactivation system

When the ignition is switched on,

the warning light in the instrument

When transporting older children and

cluster lights up briefly and thereby

adults, the front-seat passenger airbags may

indicates the operational readiness of the

be deactivated in certain sitting positions.

entire airbag system and the belt tensioner.

In this case, the indicator light for the front-

seat passenger airbags lights up.

Airbag system malfunctioning

In this case, change the sitting position so

that the front-seat passenger airbags are ac-

- Warning light does not come on when

tivated and the indicator light goes out.

the ignition is switched on.

If it is not possible to activate the airbags,

- The warning light lights up continu-

have the person sit in the rear.

ously.

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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

Status display

when the Check Control message disap-

pears.

Current status

If the message continues to be displayed,

The system status can be displayed on the

repeat the calibration.

Control Display, e.g., whether or not the sys-

If the message does not disappear after a re-

tem is active.

peat calibration, have the system checked

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

as soon as possible.

"My MINI"

2. "Vehicle status"

Tire Pressure Monitor TPM

"Tire Pressure Monitor"

The current status is displayed.

Concept

The system monitors tire inflation pressure

Tire conditions

in the four mounted tires. The system warns

you if there is a significant loss of pressure

General information

in one or more tires.

Tire and system status are indicated by the

color of the wheels and a SMS text message

General information

on the Control Display.

Sensors in the tire valves measure the tire

inflation pressure and, depending on the

All wheels green

model, the tire temperature.

System is active and will issue a warning re-

Further information and instructions on us-

lated to the tire inflation pressures stored

ing the system can also be found under Tire

during the last reset.

inflation pressure, refer to page 248.

One to four yellow wheels

Functional requirements

A flat tire or major drop in the tire inflation

The following conditions must be met for

pressure has occurred in the indicated tires.

the system; otherwise, reliable flagging of a

loss of tire inflation pressure is not assured:

Gray wheels

- After a tire or wheel replacement, a re-

It may not be possible to identify tire infla-

set was performed with the correct tire

tion pressure losses.

inflation pressure.

Possible causes:

- After the tire inflation pressure was ad-

- Malfunction.

justed to a new value, a reset was per-

- The system is being reset.

formed.

– Wheels with TPM wheel electronics.

Additional information

The status control display additionally

shows the current tire inflation pressures.

The values shown are instantaneous meas-

urements and may vary depending on driv-

ing style or weather conditions.

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Resetting the system

on run-flat tires and continued driving

with these tires.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

"My MINI"

If a tire inflation pressure check is

2. "Vehicle status"

required

"Tire Pressure Monitor"

4. Start the engine but do not drive off.

Message

A symbol with a Check Control message ap-

5. Reset tire inflation pressure: "Perform

pears on the Control Display.

reset".

6. Drive away.

Symbol Possible cause

The wheels are displayed in gray and the

The system has detected a

following is displayed "Resetting Tire

wheel change, but no reset was

Pressure Monitor…".

done.

After a travel time of several minutes, the

No reset was performed for the

set tire inflation pressures are accepted as

system. The system issues a

reference values. The resetting process is

warning based on the tire infla-

completed automatically while driving.

tion pressures stored during the

After successful completion of the reset, the

last reset.

tires appear in green on the Control Display

Inflation was not carried out ac-

and "Tire Pressure Monitor active. See label

cording to specifications.

for recommended pressures." is displayed.

The tire inflation pressure has

You may interrupt this trip at any time.

fallen below the level of the last

When you continue the reset resumes auto-

reset.

matically.

Measure

Messages

1. Check the tire pressure and correct as

needed.

General information

2. Reset the system.

A low tire inflation pressure may cause the

DSC Dynamic Stability Control to be

switched on.

If the tire inflation pressure is too low

Safety information

Message

A yellow warning light is illuminated

in the instrument cluster.

Warning

A damaged regular tire with low or miss-

In addition, a symbol with a Check Control

ing tire inflation pressure impacts han-

message appears on the Control Display.

dling, such as steering and braking re-

sponse. Run-flat tires can maintain limited

stability. There is a risk of accident. Do not

continue driving if the vehicle is equipped

with normal tires. Follow the information

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Measure

Symbol Possible cause

1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.

There is a tire inflation pressure

Avoid sudden braking and steering ma-

loss.

neuvers.

No reset was performed for the

2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with

system. The system issues a

normal tires or run-flat tires.

warning based on the tire infla-

tion pressures stored during the

Run-flat tires, refer to page 259, are la-

last reset.

beled with a circular symbol containing

the letters RSC marked on the tire's

sidewall.

Measure

1. Reduce your speed and drive moder-

Actions in the event of a flat tire

ately. Do not exceed a speed of

80 mph/130 km/h.

Normal tires

2. At the next opportunity, for instance gas

1. Identify the damaged tire.

station, check and correct the tire infla-

tion pressure in all four tires, if neces-

To do this, check the tire inflation pres-

sary.

sure in all four tires, for instance using

the tire pressure gage of a flat tire kit.

3. Reset the system.

If the tire inflation pressure in all four

tires is correct, the Tire Pressure Moni-

If there is a significant loss of tire

tor may not have been reset. In this

inflation pressure

case, perform the reset.

Message

If the tire inflation pressure in all four

tires is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor

A yellow warning light is illuminated

may not have been initialized. In this

in the instrument cluster.

case, initialize the system.

If identification of flat tire damage is

In addition, a symbol with the affected tire

not possible, please contact a dealer’s

appears in a Check Control message on the

service center or another qualified serv-

Control Display.

ice center or repair shop.

Symbol Possible cause

2. Repair the flat tire, e.g., with a flat tire

There is a flat tire or a major

kit or by changing the wheel.

loss in tire inflation pressure.

Use of sealant, for instance from the flat tire

No reset was performed for the

kit, may damage the TPM wheel electronics.

system. The system issues a

In this case, have the electronics checked

warning based on the tire infla-

and replaced at the next opportunity.

tion pressures stored during the

last reset.

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Run-flat tires

the distance for which it may be safe to

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

The vehicle handles differently when a

conditions such as the following:

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 and the self-steering properties will

- Longer braking distances.

change. There is a risk of accident. Drive

- Changed self-steering properties.

moderately and do not exceed a speed of

Modify your driving style. Avoid abrupt

50 mph/80 km/h.

steering maneuvers or driving over obsta-

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.

Continued driving with a flat tire

Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of

the tire could come loose and cause an acci-

If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:

dent.

1. Avoid sudden braking and steering ma-

Do not continue driving. Contact a dealer’s

neuvers.

service center or another qualified service

2. Do not exceed a speed of

center or repair shop.

50 mph/80 km/h.

3. Check the tire inflation pressure in all

System limits

four tires at the next opportunity.

Temperature

If the tire inflation pressure in all four

tires is correct, the Tire Pressure Moni-

The tire inflation pressure depends on the

tor may not have been reset. In this

tire's temperature.

case, perform the reset.

Driving or exposure to the sun will increase

the tire's temperature, thus increasing the

Possible driving range with a

tire inflation pressure.

depressurized tire

The tire inflation pressure is reduced when

The distance for which it may be possible to

the tire temperature falls again.

drive safely varies depending on how the

These circumstances may cause a warning

vehicle is loaded and used, e.g., speed, road

when temperatures fall very sharply.

conditions, external temperature. The driv-

ing range may be less but may also be more

Sudden tire pressure loss

if an economical driving style is used.

The system cannot indicate sudden serious

If the vehicle is loaded with an average

tire damage caused by external circumstan-

weight and used under favorable conditions,

ces.

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Safety

Failure performing a reset

feature, your vehicle has been equipped

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-

Examples and recommendations in the fol-

dling and stopping ability. Please note that

lowing situations:

the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire

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

- The system was unable to complete the

telltale. When the system detects a mal-

reset. Perform a system reset again.

function, the telltale will flash for approxi-

- Interference caused by systems or devi-

mately one minute and then remain contin-

ces with the same radio frequency: after

uously illuminated. This sequence will

leaving the area of the interference, the

continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups

system automatically becomes active

as long as the malfunction exists. When the

again.

malfunction indicator is illuminated, the

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

bel. (If your vehicle has tires of a different

and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to

size than the size indicated on the vehicle

function properly.

placard or tire inflation pressure label, you

should determine the proper tire inflation

pressure for those tires.) As an added safety

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– 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

as a flat tire.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

The system does not measure the actual in-

"My MINI"

flation pressure in the tires.

2. "Vehicle status"

Functional requirements

"Flat Tire Monitor"

The following conditions must be met for

4. Start the engine but do not drive off.

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):

"My MINI"

Safety information

2. "Vehicle status"

Warning

"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-

Initialization required

sponse. Run-flat tires can maintain limited

An initialization must be performed in the

stability. There is a risk of accident. Do not

following situations:

continue driving if the vehicle is equipped

with normal tires. Follow the information

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on run-flat tires and continued driving

If identification of flat tire damage is

with these tires.

not possible, please contact a dealer’s

service center or another qualified serv-

ice center or repair shop.

Indication of a flat tire

2. Repair the flat tire, e.g., with a flat tire

A yellow warning light is illuminated

kit or by changing the wheel.

in the instrument cluster.

Use of sealant, for instance from the flat tire

kit, may damage the TPM wheel electronics.

In addition, a symbol with a Check Control

In this case, have the electronics checked

message appears on the Control Display.

and replaced at the next opportunity.

Symbol Possible cause

Run-flat tires

There is a flat tire or a major

loss in tire inflation pressure.

Safety information

Measure

Warning

1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.

The vehicle handles differently when a

Avoid sudden braking and steering ma-

run-flat tire has insufficient or no tire

neuvers.

pressure; for instance, reduced lane stabil-

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

Run-flat tires, refer to page 259, are la-

moderately and do not exceed a speed of

beled with a circular symbol containing

50 mph/80 km/h.

the letters RSC marked on the tire's

sidewall.

Maximum speed

Actions in the event of a flat tire

You may continue driving with a damaged

tire at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.

Normal tires

1. Identify the damaged tire.

Continued driving with a flat tire

To do this, check the tire inflation pres-

If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:

sure in all four tires, for instance using

1. Avoid sudden braking and steering ma-

the tire pressure gage of a flat tire kit.

neuvers.

If the tire inflation pressure in all four

2. Do not exceed a speed of

tires is correct, the Tire Pressure Moni-

50 mph/80 km/h.

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

tires is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor

may not have been initialized. In this

case, initialize the system.

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Possible driving range with a

– Sudden serious tire damage caused by

depressurized tire

external circumstances cannot be recog-

nized in advance.

The distance for which it may be possible to

drive safely varies depending on how the

- When the system has not been initial-

vehicle is loaded and used, e.g., speed, road

ized.

conditions, external temperature. The driv-

- When driving on a snowy or slippery

ing range may be less but may also be more

road surface.

if an economical driving style is used.

- Sporty driving style: spinning traction

If the vehicle is loaded with an average

wheels, high lateral acceleration (drift-

weight and used under favorable conditions,

ing).

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

conditions such as the following:

Concept

- Greater likelihood of swerving off

Intelligent Safety enables central operation

course.

of the driver assistance systems.

- Longer braking distances.

The intelligent safety systems can help pre-

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 162.

cles, for instance curbs or potholes.

- Daytime pedestrian collision mitigation,

Final tire failure

refer to page 166.

Vibrations or loud noises while driving can

indicate the final failure of a tire.

Safety information

Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of

the tire could come loose and cause an acci-

Warning

dent.

The system cannot serve as a substitute

Do not continue driving. Contact a dealer’s

for the driver’s personal judgment in as-

service center or another qualified service

sessing visibility and traffic situation.

center or repair shop.

There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving

style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic

System limits

closely and actively intervene where ap-

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-

nized. Therefore, check the tire inflation

pressure regularly.

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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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Safety

Camera

- The LED goes out.

Setting the warning time

The warning time can be set via the Central

Information Display (CID).

"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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Safety

– 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.

John Cooper Works GP:

Manual Speed Limiter

Detection range

Concept

The detection potential of the camera is lim-

ited.

The system can be used to set a speed limit,

for instance to prevent the vehicle from ex-

ceeding speed limits.

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General information

If the system is switched on while the vehi-

cle is stationary or driving at low speeds,

The system can limit the speed, starting at a

20 mph/30 km/h is set as the speed limit.

value of 20 mph/30 km/h. The vehicle can

be driven at any speed below the set speed

The set speed is displayed under the LIMIT

limit.

or LIM indicator.

When the speed limit is switched on, DSC

Exceeding the speed limit

Dynamic Stability Control is switched on as

well, if needed.

When necessary, the speed limit can be in-

tentionally overcome by stepping on the

gas.

Switching off

When the vehicle speed exceeds the set

Press the button on the steering

speed limit, a warning is issued.

wheel.

The system switches off automatically in

No brake intervention

the following situations, for example:

If the set speed limit is reached or uninten-

- When shifting into reverse gear.

tionally exceeded, such as when driving

downhill, the vehicle is not actively braked.

- When the engine is switched off.

When the speed limit is set during a trip to

- When cruise control is switched on.

a value below the current speed, the vehicle

- John Cooper Works GP: when activating

coasts until its speed drops below the set

GP MODE or deactivating DSC.

speed limit.

The displays go out.

Overview

Changing the speed limit

button: press up or down repeat-

Steering wheel buttons, left

edly until the desired speed limit is set.

Button

Function

button: each time it is pressed

to the resistance point, the speed limit

System on/off.

increases or decreases by 1 mph,

1 km/h.

Increase the speed limit.

button: each time it is pressed

past the resistance point, the desired

speed changes by a maximum of 5 mph/

Reduce the speed limit.

10 km/h.

When the speed limit is set during a trip to

a value below the current speed, the vehicle

Operation

coasts until it drops to the set speed limit.

Switching on

Exceeding the speed limit

Press the button on the steering

The speed limit can be exceeded intention-

wheel.

ally. There is no acoustic warning in this

The current speed is accepted as the speed

case.

limit.

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Press the accelerator pedal all the way down

Displays in the Head-up Display

to intentionally exceed the set speed limit.

The information from the Speed Limiter can

When the vehicle speed drops below the set

also be displayed in the Head-up Display.

speed limit, the limit is automatically reacti-

vated.

Brake force display

Warning when the speed limit is

exceeded

Concept

Additional brake lights indicate emergency

Visual warning

braking to the traffic behind. This can re-

If the set speed limit is exceeded, the LIMIT

duce the risk of a rear-end collision.

or LIM indicator flashes while the vehicle

speed is greater than the speed limit.

General information

Acoustic warning

- If the speed limit is exceeded uninten-

tionally, a signal sounds.

- When the speed limit is reduced to be-

low the vehicle speed while driving, a

signal sounds after approx. 30 seconds.

- When the speed limit is intentionally

exceeded by stepping on the accelerator

pedal all the way down, there is no sig-

- During normal brake application, the

nal.

brake lights light up.

Displays in the instrument cluster

- During heavy brake application, the

flashers additionally light up.

Instrument cluster without enhanced

features:

The desired speed is displayed under

Fatigue alert

the LIMIT indicator.

Instrument cluster with en-

Concept

hanced features:

The system can detect decreasing alertness

The desired speed is displayed

or fatigue of the driver during long, monoto-

under the LIM indicator.

nous trips, for instance on highways. In this

situation, it is recommended that the driver

- The indicator does not light up: the sys-

takes a break.

tem is switched off.

- The indicator lights up green: the sys-

tem is active.

- Display flashes green: set speed limit ex-

ceeded.

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Safety information

System limits

The function may be limited in the follow-

ing situations and may issue an incorrect

Warning

warning or no warning at all:

The system cannot serve as a substitute

- When the clock is set incorrectly.

for the driver’s personal judgment in as-

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-

After travel has begun, the system monitors

ter parking the vehicle, for instance in the

certain aspects of the driver's behavior, so

case of a break during longer trips on high-

that decreasing alertness or fatigue can be

ways.

detected.

This procedure takes the following criteria

PostCrash - iBrake

into account:

- Personal driving style, for instance

steering behavior.

Concept

- Driving conditions, for instance time,

In the event of an accident, the system can

length of trip.

bring the vehicle to a halt automatically

without intervention by the driver in cer-

Starting at approximately 43 mph/70 km/h,

tain situations. This can reduce the risk of a

the system is active and can display a rec-

further collision and the consequences

ommendation to take a break.

thereof.

Break recommendation

At standstill

If the driver becomes less alert or fatigued,

After coming to a halt, the brake is released

a message is displayed in the Control Dis-

automatically. Secure the vehicle against

play with the recommendation to take a

rolling.

break.

A recommendation to take a break is dis-

Harder vehicle braking

played only once during an uninterrupted

trip.

In certain situations, it can be necessary to

bring the vehicle to a halt more quickly than

After a break, another recommendation to

the Brake Assistant allows.

take a break cannot be displayed until after

approximately 45 minutes.

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-

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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 174, is a version of the DSC where for-

The vehicle maintains its steering power

ward momentum is optimized.

even during full brake applications, which

John Cooper Works GP: GP MODE, refer to

increases the active safety.

page 175, is one of the versions of the DSC

ABS is ready when vehicle is ready to drive.

that is optimized for forward momentum.

Safety information

Brake assistant

Warning

When you apply the brakes rapidly, this sys-

The system cannot serve as a substitute

tem automatically boosts the vehicle brak-

for the driver’s personal judgment in as-

ing capability to the furthest possible ex-

sessing the traffic conditions. Based on

tent. It reduces the braking distance to a

the limits of the system, it cannot inde-

minimum during an emergency stop. This

pendently react to all traffic situations.

system utilizes all of the capabilities pro-

There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving

vided by the Antilock Brake System ABS.

style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic

Do not reduce the pressure on the brake

closely and actively intervene where ap-

pedal for the duration of the emergency

propriate.

stop.

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Indicator/warning lights

Warning

When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis-

When driving with a roof load, for in-

played in the instrument cluster.

stance with roof-mounted luggage rack,

The indicator light lights up: DSC is

the vehicle's center of gravity is higher,

deactivated.

which increases the risk of the vehicle tip-

ping in critical driving situations. There

may be a risk of accident or risk of damage

Automatic activation

to property. Do not deactivate DSC Dy-

When DSC is deactivated, automatic activa-

namic Stability Control when driving with

tion occurs in the following situations:

roof load.

- The vehicle has a flat tire.

- When activating cruise control in the

Indicator/warning lights

TRACTION or DSC OFF settings.

The indicator light flashes: DSC con-

- John Cooper Works GP: when activating

trols the drive and braking forces.

cruise control in the GP MODE or DSC

OFF settings.

The indicator light lights up: DSC has

malfunctioned.

DTC Dynamic Traction Con-

Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF

trol

General information

When DSC is deactivated, driving stability

Concept

is reduced during acceleration and when

DTC is a version of the DSC Dynamic Stabil-

driving in curves.

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

special road conditions, for instance unp-

Deactivating DSC

lowed snowy roads or loose road surfaces,

but with somewhat limited vehicle stability.

Press and hold this button but not

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

DTC under the following special circum-

Activating DSC

stances:

Press the button.

- When driving in slush or on uncleared,

DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator

snow-covered roads.

light go out.

- When driving off from deep snow or

loose ground.

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– When driving with snow chains.

GP MODE is displayed in the instrument

cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF

Deactivating/activating DTC

lights up. In addition, a Check Control mes-

sage is displayed.

Dynamic Traction Control

Activating DTC

Deactivating GP MODE

Press the button.

Press the button again.

TRACTION is displayed in the in-

GP MODE and DSC OFF indicator

strument cluster and the indicator light for

light go out.

DSC OFF lights up.

Deactivating DTC

Performance Control

Press the button again.

TRACTION and the DSC OFF indica-

Performance Control enhances the agility of

tor light go out.

the vehicle.

To increase maneuverability, wheels are

braked individually when a sporty driving

style is used.

John Cooper Works GP: GP

MODE

Adaptive chassis

Concept

For the John Cooper Works GP, GP MODE

Concept

replaces the Dynamic Traction Control DTC.

The tuning of the suspension can be

GP MODE is a mode of the Dynamic Stabil-

changed with the system.

ity Control DSC that has been optimized for

The system offers several different pro-

driving on racetracks and makes it possible

grams.

to drive on a dry roads with high longitudi-

The programs are selected via the MINI

nal and lateral acceleration but with limited

Driving Modes switch.

vehicle stability. The system does not inter-

vene with braking interventions on the

Programs

wheels for stabilization until the absolute

limit range is reached.

MID/GREEN

When the GP MODE is activated, the agility

of the vehicle is increased further by a high

Balanced tuning of the shock absorbers for

engine speed.

more comfort.

SPORT

Activating/deactivating GP MODE

Consistently sporty tuning of the shock ab-

Activating GP MODE

sorbers for greater driving agility.

Press the button.

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