MINI Countryman (2021 year). Manual in english — page 4
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In order to ensure that the vehicle is se-
Setting
cured against rolling away, follow the fol-
lowing:
With a stationary vehicle
- Set the parking brake.
Pull the switch.
- On uphill grades or on a downhill
The LED lights up.
slope, turn the front wheels in the di-
rection of the curb.
The indicator light lights up red. The
- On uphill grades or on a downhill
parking brake is set.
slope, also secure the vehicle, for in-
stance with a wheel chock.
Depending on the stopping situation, the
parking brake is engaged automatically.
Steptronic transmission: in some parking
Warning
situations, the parking brake is automati-
Unattended children or animals in the ve-
cally engaged, when selector lever posi-
hicle can cause the vehicle to move and
tion P is engaged. In these cases, the park-
endanger themselves and traffic, for in-
ing brake is released automatically when
stance due to the following actions:
you leave the selector lever position P.
- Pressing the Start/Stop button.
While driving
- Releasing the parking brake.
To use as emergency brake while driving:
- Opening and closing the doors or
windows.
Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle
brakes hard while the switch is being
- Engaging selector lever position N.
pulled.
- Using vehicle equipment.
The indicator light lights up red, a
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do
signal sounds and the brake lights
not leave children or animals unattended
light up.
in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key with
A Check Control message is displayed.
you when exiting and lock the vehicle.
If the vehicle is decelerated to a complete
stop, the parking brake is engaged.
Overview
Releasing
Releasing manually
1. Switch on the ignition.
2.
Manual transmission: press the
switch while the brake pedal is pressed.
Steptronic transmission: press the
switch while the brake is pressed or se-
Parking brake
lector lever position P is set.
The LED and indicator light go out.
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The parking brake is released.
2.
Press the switch while stepping on
the brake pedal or selector lever posi-
Automatic release in cars with
tion P is set.
Steptronic transmission
It may take several seconds for the brake to
For automatic release, step on the accelera-
be reactivated. Some mechanical sounds as-
tor pedal.
sociated with this process are normal.
The LED and indicator light go out.
The indicator light in the instrument
The parking brake is automatically released
cluster goes out as soon as the park-
when you step on the accelerator under the
ing brake is ready for operation.
following conditions:
- Engine on.
- Drive mode engaged.
Turn signal, high beams, head-
- Driver buckled in and doors closed.
light flasher
Automatic release in cars with manual
transmission
Turn signal
Drive off as usual. The parking brake disen-
Using turn signals
gages when the clutch pedal is released.
The LED and indicator light go out.
Under the following conditions, the parking
brake is automatically released:
- Engine on.
- Gear engaged.
- Driver buckled in and doors closed.
- Engine power is sufficient to drive off.
Malfunction
Press the lever past the resistance point.
If the parking brake fails or malfunctions,
Canada: the lever returns into its starting
secure the vehicle against rolling before ex-
position after actuation. To switch off man-
iting.
ually, slightly tap the lever to the resistance
point.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away, for
instance with a wheel chock, after exiting
Triple turn signal activation
the vehicle.
Lightly tap the lever up or down.
The triple turn signal duration can be ad-
After a power failure
justed.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
Re-activating the parking brake
1.
"My MINI"
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. "Vehicle settings"
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3. "Lighting"
Safety information
4. "Exterior lighting"
5. "One-touch turn signal"
Warning
6. Select the desired setting.
If the wipers start moving in the folded
away state, body parts can be jammed or
Settings are stored for the profile currently
damage may occur to parts of the vehicle.
used.
There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Make sure that the vehicle is
Signaling briefly
switched off when the wipers are in the
Press the lever to the resistance point and
folded away state and the wipers are
hold it there for as long as you want the
folded in when switching on.
turn signal to flash.
Malfunction
NOTICE
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,
light indicates that a turn signal bulb has
the wiper blades can be torn off and the
failed.
wiper motor can overheat when switching
on. There is a risk of damage to property.
High beams, headlight flasher
Defrost the windshield prior to switching
Push the lever forward or pull it backward.
the wipers on.
Switching on
- High beams on, arrow 1.
The high beams light up when the low
beams are switched on.
Press the lever up until the desired position
- High beams off/headlight flasher, ar-
is reached.
row 2.
- Resting position of the wipers, posi-
tion 0.
- Intermittent operation or rain sensor,
Wiper system
position 1.
- Normal wiper speed, position 2.
General information
- Fast wiper speed, position 3.
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is
dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or
cause them to become worn more quickly.
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When travel is interrupted with the wiper
Safety information
system switched on: when travel continues,
the wipers resume at their previous speed.
NOTICE
If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers
Switching off and brief wipe
can accidentally start moving in vehicle
washes. There is a risk of damage to prop-
erty. Deactivate the rain sensor in vehicle
washes.
Activating
Press the lever down.
- Switching off: press the lever down until
it reaches its standard position.
- Brief wipe: press the lever down from
the standard position.
The lever automatically returns to its in-
itial position when released.
Press the lever up once from its standard
position, arrow 1.
Interval mode or rain sensor
Wiping is started.
The LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.
Concept
In frosty conditions, wiper operation may
The rain sensor automatically controls the
not start.
time between wipes depending on the in-
tensity of the rainfall.
Deactivating
General information
Press the lever back into the standard posi-
tion.
The sensor is located on the windshield, di-
rectly in front of the interior mirror. With-
out the rain sensor, the frequency of the
wiper operation is preset.
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Setting the frequency or sensitivity of
Cleaning the windshield
the rain sensor
Pull the lever.
Turn the thumbwheel.
The system sprays washer fluid on the
With deactivated rain sensor: set the inter-
windshield and activates the wipers briefly.
val.
With activated rain sensor: set the rain sen-
Windshield washer nozzles
sor sensitivity.
The washer jets are automatically heated
Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the
whenever the ignition is switched on.
rain sensor.
Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the
Rear window wiper
rain sensor.
Overview
Windshield washer system
Safety information
Warning
The washer fluid can freeze onto the win-
dow at low temperatures and obstruct the
view. There is a risk of accident. Only use
the washer systems, if the washer fluid
cannot freeze. Use washer fluid with anti-
Switching on
freeze, if needed.
Turn the outer switch upward.
- Resting position of the wiper, posi-
tion 0.
NOTICE
- Intermittent mode, arrow 1. When re-
When the washer fluid reservoir is empty,
verse gear is engaged, the system
the wash pump cannot work as intended.
switches to continuous operation.
There is a risk of damage to property. Do
not use the washer system when the
Clean the rear window
washer fluid reservoir is empty.
Turn the outer switch in the desired direc-
tion.
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– In resting position: turn the switch
Folding away the wipers
downward, arrow 3. The switch auto-
1.
Switch the ignition on and off again.
matically returns to its idle position
when released.
2.
Press and hold the wiper lever down, un-
til the wipers stop in a close to vertical
- In intermittent mode: turn the switch
position.
further, arrow 2. The switch automati-
cally returns to its interval position
when released.
The function is deactivated if the washer
fluid reservoir level is low.
Fold-away position of the wipers
Concept
The fold-away position enables the wipers
3.
Fold the wipers all the way away from
to be folded away from the windshield.
the windshield.
General information
Helpful when changing the wiper blades or
under frosty conditions, for instance.
Safety information
Warning
If the wipers start moving in the folded
away state, body parts can be jammed or
damage may occur to parts of the vehicle.
Folding down the wipers
There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
After the wipers are folded back down, the
to property. Make sure that the vehicle is
wiper system must be reactivated.
switched off when the wipers are in the
folded away state and the wipers are
1. Fold the wipers back down onto the
folded in when switching on.
windshield.
2. Switch on the ignition.
3. Push wiper lever down. Wipers return
NOTICE
to their resting position and are ready
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,
again for operation.
the wiper blades can be torn off and the
wiper motor can overheat when switching
on. There is a risk of damage to property.
Defrost the windshield prior to switching
the wipers on.
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- Fast wiper speed: tap up twice or tap
Canada: wiper system
once beyond the resistance point.
The lever automatically returns to its initial
General information
position when released.
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is
dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or
Switching off and brief wipe
cause them to become worn more quickly.
Safety information
Warning
If the wipers start moving in the folded
away state, body parts can be jammed or
damage may occur to parts of the vehicle.
There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Make sure that the vehicle is
Press the lever down.
switched off when the wipers are in the
- To switch off from fast wiper speed:
folded away state and the wipers are
press down twice.
folded in when switching on.
- To switch off from normal wiper speed:
press down once.
NOTICE
- Brief wipe: press down once.
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,
The lever automatically returns to its initial
the wiper blades can be torn off and the
position when released.
wiper motor can overheat when switching
on. There is a risk of damage to property.
Interval mode or rain sensor
Defrost the windshield prior to switching
the wipers on.
Concept
The rain sensor automatically controls the
time between wipes depending on the in-
Switching on
tensity of the rainfall.
General information
The sensor is located on the windshield, di-
rectly in front of the interior mirror. With-
out the rain sensor, the frequency of the
wiper operation is preset.
Tap up the lever or press it past the resist-
ance point.
- Normal wiper speed: tap up once.
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Safety information
With deactivated rain sensor: set the inter-
val.
With activated rain sensor: set the rain sen-
NOTICE
sor sensitivity.
If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers
Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the
can accidentally start moving in vehicle
rain sensor.
washes. There is a risk of damage to prop-
erty. Deactivate the rain sensor in vehicle
Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the
washes.
rain sensor.
Windshield washer system
Activating/deactivating
Safety information
Warning
The washer fluid can freeze onto the win-
dow at low temperatures and obstruct the
view. There is a risk of accident. Only use
the washer systems, if the washer fluid
cannot freeze. Use washer fluid with anti-
freeze, if needed.
Press the button on the wiper lever.
Wiping is started.
The LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.
NOTICE
In frosty conditions, wiper operation may
When the washer fluid reservoir is empty,
not start.
the wash pump cannot work as intended.
If a journey is interrupted with the rain sen-
There is a risk of damage to property. Do
sor switched on: if the trip is resumed
not use the washer system when the
within approx. 15 minutes, the rain sensor
washer fluid reservoir is empty.
is automatically activated again.
Cleaning the windshield
Setting the frequency or sensitivity of
the rain sensor
Pull the lever.
Turn the thumbwheel.
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The system sprays washer fluid on the
Fold-away position of the wipers
windshield and activates the wipers briefly.
Concept
Windshield washer nozzles
The fold-away position enables the wipers
to be folded away from the windshield.
The washer jets are automatically heated
whenever the ignition is switched on.
General information
Rear window wiper
Helpful when changing the wiper blades or
under frosty conditions, for instance.
Overview
Safety information
Warning
If the wipers start moving in the folded
away state, body parts can be jammed or
damage may occur to parts of the vehicle.
There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Make sure that the vehicle is
switched off when the wipers are in the
folded away state and the wipers are
Switching on
folded in when switching on.
Turn the outer switch upward.
- Resting position of the wiper, posi-
NOTICE
tion 0.
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,
- Intermittent mode, arrow 1. When re-
the wiper blades can be torn off and the
verse gear is engaged, the system
wiper motor can overheat when switching
switches to continuous operation.
on. There is a risk of damage to property.
Defrost the windshield prior to switching
Clean the rear window
the wipers on.
Turn the outer switch in the desired direc-
tion.
- In resting position: turn the switch
Folding away the wipers
downward, arrow 3. The switch auto-
1. Switch the ignition on and off again.
matically returns to its idle position
2. Press the wiper lever up past the point
when released.
of resistance and hold it for approx.
- In intermittent mode: turn the switch
further, arrow 2. The switch automati-
cally returns to its interval position
when released.
The function is deactivated if the washer
fluid reservoir level is low.
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3 seconds, until the wipers remain in a
washer concentrate containing antifreeze
nearly vertical position.
can be used.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Safety information
Warning
Some antifreeze agents can contain harm-
ful substances and are flammable. There is
a risk of fire and a risk of injury. Follow
3.
Fold the wipers all the way away from
the instructions on the containers. Keep
the windshield.
antifreeze away from ignition sources. Do
not refill operating materials into different
bottles. Store operating materials out of
reach of children.
United States: the washer fluid mixture ra-
tio is regulated by the U.S. EPA and many
individual states; do not exceed the allow-
able washer fluid dilution ratio limits that
apply. Follow the usage instructions on the
washer fluid container.
Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Con-
Folding down the wipers
centrate or the equivalent is recom-
mended.
After the wipers are folded back down, the
wiper system must be reactivated.
1. Fold the wipers back down onto the
Warning
windshield.
Washer fluid can ignite and catch fire on
2. Switch on the ignition.
contact with hot engine parts. There is a
3. Push wiper lever down. Wipers return
risk of injury or risk of damage to prop-
to their resting position and are ready
erty. Only add washer fluid when the en-
again for operation.
gine is cooled down. Next, fully close the
lid of the washer fluid reservoir.
Washer fluid
NOTICE
General information
Silicon-containing additives in the washer
fluid for the water-repelling effect on the
All washer nozzles are supplied from one
windows can lead to damage to the wash-
reservoir.
ing system. There is a risk of damage to
Use a mixture of tap water and windshield
washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield
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property. Do not add silicon-containing ad-
In order to ensure that the vehicle is se-
ditives to the washer fluid.
cured against rolling away, follow the fol-
lowing:
- Set the parking brake.
NOTICE
- On uphill grades or on a downhill
Mixing different windshield washer con-
slope, turn the front wheels in the di-
centrates or antifreeze can damage the
rection of the curb.
washing system. There is a risk of damage
- On uphill grades or on a downhill
to property. Do not mix different wind-
slope, also secure the vehicle, for in-
shield washer concentrates or antifreeze.
stance with a wheel chock.
Follow the information and mixing ratios
provided on the containers.
NOTICE
When shifting to a lower gear, excessive
Overview
speeds can damage the engine. There is a
risk of damage to property. When shifting
into 5th or 6th gear, press the gearshift
lever to the right.
Schematic diagram
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the
engine compartment.
Malfunction
The use of undiluted windshield washer
concentrate or alcohol-based antifreeze can
lead to incorrect readings at temperatures
-
1-6: forward gears.
below +5 ℉/-15 ℃.
–
R: reverse gear.
Shifting
Manual transmission
General information
Safety information
Depending on the engine installation, the
engine speed during a shifting operation is
Warning
adjusted automatically as required for har-
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
monious and dynamic gear shifting.
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of
accident. Before exiting, secure the vehi-
cle against rolling.
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Reverse gear
– On uphill grades or on a downhill
slope, also secure the vehicle, for in-
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
stance with a wheel chock.
To overcome the resistance push the gear-
shift lever dynamically to the left and en-
gage reverse gear with a forward shifting
Selector lever version
movement.
General information
Rolling or pushing the vehicle
Depending on the vehicle equipment, a
In some situations, the vehicle is to roll
transmission with either a latching selector
without its own power, for instance in a car
lever or a tap-operated selector lever is in-
wash, or be pushed.
stalled.
1. Switch on the ignition.
Transmission with a latching selector
2. Press on the clutch pedal and shift out
lever
of a forward gear or reverse.
3. Release the parking brake.
Steptronic transmission
Concept
The Steptronic transmission combines the
functions of an automatic transmission with
the possibility of manual shifting, if needed.
The selector lever positions P, R, N, and D
are selected by moving the selector lever
into the respective selector lever position.
Safety information
The selector lever engages in the selector
lever positions.
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
Transmission with a tap-operated
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of
selector lever
accident. Before exiting, secure the vehi-
cle against rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is se-
cured against rolling away, follow the fol-
lowing:
- Set the parking brake.
- On uphill grades or on a downhill
slope, turn the front wheels in the di-
rection of the curb.
The selector lever positions R, N, and D are
selected by tapping the selector lever for-
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ward or back. The selector lever automati-
Automatic parking position for a
cally returns to the center position when re-
transmission with a tap-operated selector
leased.
lever
The selector lever position P is engaged by
Selector lever position P is engaged auto-
pressing the P button on the selector lever
matically in situations such as the follow-
or, in certain situations, automatically, refer
ing:
to page 120.
- After the engine is switched off when
the vehicle is in the radio-ready state,
refer to page 103, or when the ignition
Selector lever positions
is switched off, refer to page 102, while
selector lever position R, D or M/S is en-
Drive mode D
gaged.
Selector lever position for normal vehicle
- If the driver's safety belt is unbuckled,
operation. All gears for forward travel are
the driver's door is opened, and the
activated automatically.
brake pedal is not pressed while the ve-
hicle is stationary and selector lever po-
R is reverse
sition D, M/S or R is engaged.
Engage selector lever position R only when
- After the ignition has been switched off
the vehicle is stationary.
while selector lever position N is en-
gaged.
Neutral N
The vehicle may be pushed or roll without
Engaging selector lever positions:
engine power in selector lever position N,
with a latching selector lever
for instance in vehicle washes, refer to
page 122.
General information
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after
Parking position P
you select a drive mode, maintain pressure
on the brake pedal until you are ready to
General information
start.
Selector lever position, for instance for
parking the vehicle.
Functional requirements
The transmission blocks the drive wheels in
The selector lever can only be taken out of
selector lever position P.
selector lever position P if the ignition is on
Engage selector lever position P only when
or the engine is running.
the vehicle is stationary.
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that
Engaging selector lever position D, N,
selector lever position P is set. Otherwise,
R, or P
the vehicle may begin to move.
With the vehicle stationary, depress the
brake pedal before shifting out of selector
lever position P or N; otherwise, the shift
block will not be deactivated and the shift
command will not be executed.
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A selector lever lock prevents the following
Functional requirements
faulty operation:
Only when the brake pedal is depressed is it
-
Unintentional shifting into selector
possible to change from selector lever posi-
lever position P or R.
tion P to another selector lever position.
-
Unintentional shifting from selector
Depending on the transmission version, the
lever position P into another selector
engine may have to be running too.
lever position.
The selection lever position P cannot be
1.
To release the selector lever lock: with
changed until all technical requirements are
the brake pedal depressed, press the
met.
button on the front of the selector lever.
Engaging selector lever position D, N,
R
A selector lever lock prevents the following
faulty operation:
- Unintentional shifting into selector
lever position R.
- Unintentional shifting from selector
lever position P into another selector
lever position.
2.
Move the selector lever into the desired
1. Press and hold the button to release the
position.
selector lever lock.
2. With the driver's safety belt fastened,
Engaging selector lever positions:
briefly push the selector lever in the de-
with a tap-operated selector lever
sired direction, past a resistance point,
if needed. The selector lever automati-
General information
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after
you select a drive mode, maintain pressure
on the brake pedal until you are ready to
start.
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cally returns to the center position when
If there is a malfunction, you may not be
released.
able to change the selector lever position.
Manually unlock the transmission lock, if
needed, refer to page 125.
Engaging selector lever position N:
with a tap-operated selector lever
1. Start the engine while pressing on the
brake pedal.
2. If necessary, release the parking brake.
3. Depress the brake pedal.
Engaging selector lever position P
4. Touch the selector lever lock and en-
gage selector lever position N.
5. Switch the engine off.
In this way, the ignition remains
switched on, and a Check Control mes-
sage is displayed.
The vehicle can roll.
NOTICE
Selector lever position P is automatically
Press button P.
engaged when the ignition is switched off.
There is a risk of damage to property. Do
Rolling or pushing the vehicle
not switch ignition off in vehicle washes.
General information
Irrespective of the ignition, the selector
In some situations, the vehicle is to roll
lever position P is automatically engaged af-
without its own power for a short distance,
ter approx. 15 minutes.
for instance in a car wash, or be pushed.
If there is a malfunction, you may not be
able to change the selector lever position.
Engaging selector lever position N:
Electronically unlock the transmission lock,
with a latching selector lever
if needed, refer to page 125.
1. Switch on the ignition.
Kickdown
2. If necessary, release the parking brake.
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driv-
3. Depress the brake pedal.
ing performance. Step on the accelerator
4. Touch the selector lever lock and en-
pedal beyond the resistance point at the full
gage selector lever position N.
throttle position.
5. Release brake.
The vehicle can roll.
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Sport program M/S
Activating manual mode
1. Press the selector lever to the left from
Concept
selector lever position D, arrow 1.
The shifting points and shifting times in the
Sport program are designed for a sportier
driving style. The transmission, for instance
shifts up later and the shifting times are
shorter.
Activating the Sport program
2. Push the selector lever forward or pull it
backward, arrows 2.
Manual mode M/S becomes active and the
gear is changed.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instru-
ment cluster, for instance M1.
Press the selector lever to the left from se-
Shifting
lector lever position D.
- To shift down: press the selector lever
The engaged gear is displayed in the instru-
forward.
ment cluster, for instance S1.
- To shift up: pull the selector lever rear-
The sport program of the transmission is ac-
wards.
tivated.
The Steptronic transmission continues
shifting automatically in certain situations,
Ending the Sport program
for instance when certain engine speed lim-
Push the selector lever to the right.
its are reached.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
With a tap-operated selector lever: when
M2 is set manually while the vehicle is sta-
tionary, the transmission will no longer
Manual mode M/S
shift back to M1. This shifting behavior is
retained until you engage M1 manually or
Concept
exit M.
Manual gear-shifting is possible in manual
mode.
Avoiding automatic upshifting
Once a particular engine speed is attained,
M/S manual mode is automatically up-
shifted as needed.
John Cooper Works: once particular engine
speeds are attained, upshifting is not auto-
matically performed in M/S manual mode.
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For vehicles with Steptronic Sport transmis-
transmission switches back to automatic
sion, automatic shift operations are not per-
mode.
formed if one of the following conditions is
It is possible to switch into automatic mode
met:
as follows:
- DSC is deactivated.
- Keep the right shift paddle pulled until
- TRACTION is activated.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
In addition, there is no downshifting for
- In addition to the pulled right shift pad-
kickdown.
dle, pull the left shift paddle.
With the appropriate transmission version,
Continuous manual mode
the lowest possible gear can be selected by
simultaneously activating kickdown and op-
In selector lever position S, actuating a shift
erating the left shift paddles. This is not
paddle switches into manual mode perma-
possible by switching briefly via the shift
nently.
paddles from selector lever position D to
manual mode M/S.
Shifting
Ending the manual mode
Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Shift paddles for Steptronic Sport
transmission
Concept
- Shifting up: pull the right shift paddle.
The shift paddles on the steering wheel al-
low you to shift gears quickly while keeping
- Shifting down: pull left shift paddle.
both hands on the steering wheel.
- Downshifting to the lowest possible
gear: keep the left shift paddle pulled.
General information
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the
instrument cluster, followed by the current
Shifting
gear.
Gears will only be shifted at appropriate en-
gine and road speeds, for instance down-
shifting is not possible if the engine speed
Displays in the instrument cluster
is too high.
The selector lever position is
displayed, for example P.
Short-term manual mode
In selector lever position D, actuating a
shift paddle switches into manual mode
temporarily.
After conservative driving in manual mode
without acceleration or shifting via the shift
paddles for a certain amount of time, the
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Releasing the transmission lock
4. Press the button on the front of the se-
lector lever and move the selector lever
manually: with a latching selector
back slightly.
lever
Release the release lever.
If the selector lever is locked in selector
lever position P despite the ignition being
5. Bring the selector lever into the desired
switched on, the brake pedal being de-
position.
pressed and the button on the selector lever
For additional information, see the chapter
being pressed, the transmission lock can be
on tow-starting and towing.
unlocked manually:
Before unlocking the transmission lock
Releasing the transmission lock
manually, set the parking brake to prevent
electronically: with a tap-operated
the vehicle from rolling away.
selector lever
1.
Loosen the selector lever sleeve, to-
gether with the lower retaining ring,
General information
from the center console. To do so, pull
Electronically unlock the transmission lock
the retaining ring upward at the rear
to maneuver vehicle from a danger area.
edge.
Before unlocking the transmission lock, set
the parking brake to prevent the vehicle
from rolling away.
Engaging selector lever position N
Unlocking is possible, if the starter can spin
the engine.
1. Press and hold down brake pedal.
2. Press the Start/Stop button. The starter
must audibly start.
2.
Lift the sleeve. Unplug the cable connec-
tor, if needed.
3. Press the button on the selector lever,
arrow 1, and press and hold the selector
3.
Using the screwdriver from the onboard
lever into selector lever position N, ar-
vehicle tool kit, refer to page 280, press
row N, until selector lever position N is
the yellow release lever downward, see
displayed in the instrument cluster.
arrow.
A Check Control message is displayed.
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Driving
4. Release the selector lever.
The instrument cluster displays TRAC-
TION in combination with SPORT. The
5. Release brake, as soon as the starter
DSC OFF indicator light lights up.
stops.
2.
Engage selector lever position S.
6. Maneuver the vehicle from the danger
area and secure it against moving on its
3.
With the left foot, forcefully press down
own.
on the brake.
For additional information, see the chapter
4.
Press and hold down the accelerator
on tow-starting and towing.
pedal beyond the resistance point at the
full throttle position, kickdown.
Steptronic Sport transmission:
A flag symbol is displayed in the instru-
Launch Control
ment cluster.
5.
The starting engine speed adjusts. Wait
Concept
briefly until the engine speed is con-
Launch Control enables optimum accelera-
stant. Keep accelerator pedal in this po-
tion on surfaces with good traction under
sition.
dry surrounding conditions.
6.
Release the brake within 3 seconds after
the flag symbol illuminates.
General information
The vehicle accelerates.
The use of Launch Control causes prema-
Upshifting occurs automatically as long
ture component wear since this function
as the flag symbol is displayed and the
represents a very heavy load for the vehicle.
accelerator pedal is not released.
Do not use Launch Control during the
break-in, refer to page 232, period.
Repeated use during a trip
Do not turn the steering wheel when driv-
After Launch Control has been used, the
ing away with Launch Control.
transmission must cool down for approx.
5 minutes before Launch Control can be
Functional requirements
used again.
Launch Control is available as soon as the
engine and transmission are at operating
After using Launch Control
temperature.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC
Depending on the external temperature and
Dynamic Stability Control again.
driving style, the engine and transmission
require an interrupted trip of up to
System limits
30 miles/50 km in order to reach the oper-
An experienced driver may be able to ach-
ating temperature needed for Launch Con-
ieve better acceleration values in DSC OFF
trol.
mode.
Start with launch control
While the engine is running:
1.
Press button and select SPORT
with the MINI Driving Modes switch.
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Displays
CONTROLS
Displays
in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op-
Vehicle features and options
tions or country versions. This also applies
to safety-related functions and systems.
This chapter describes all standard, country-
When using these functions and systems,
specific and optional features offered with
the applicable laws and regulations must be
the series. It also describes features and
observed.
functions that are not necessarily available
Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster without enhanced features: overview
1
Tachometer
132
4
Fuel gauge
132
2
Indicator/warning lights
5
Display/reset miles
132
3
Speedometer
6
Electronic displays
128
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Displays
Instrument cluster without additional functions: electronic displays
1
Driver assistance systems
Onboard Computer
138
Messages, for instance Check Control
2
Selector lever position
119
Time
133
Gear shift indicator
135
External temperature
133
3
MINI Driving Modes switch sta-
tus
177
Selection lists
137
Total miles/trip odometer
132
In addition, an acoustic signal may be out-
Check Control
put and a SMS text message may appear on
the Control Display.
Concept
The Check Control system monitors func-
Indicator/warning lights
tions in the vehicle and notifies you of mal-
functions in the monitored systems.
General information
The indicator/warning lights can light up in
General information
a variety of combinations and colors.
A Check Control message is displayed as a
Several of the lights are checked for proper
combination of indicator or warning lights
functioning and light up temporarily when
and text messages in the instrument cluster
the engine is started or the ignition is
and in the Head-up Display.
switched on.
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Displays
CONTROLS
Red lights
Indicator light flashes: acute warning of the
imminent danger of a collision when the ve-
Safety belt reminder
hicle approaches another vehicle at a rela-
tively high differential speed.
Indicator light flashes or is illumi-
Intervene by braking or make an evasive
nated: safety belt on the driver or
maneuver.
passenger side is not buckled. The
safety belt reminder can also be activated if
objects are placed on the front passenger
Person warning
seat.
If a collision with a detected person
Make sure that the safety belts are posi-
is imminent, the symbol lights up
tioned correctly.
and a signal sounds.
Airbag system
Instrument cluster without enhanced
Airbag system and belt tensioner
features: orange lights
may not be working.
Have the vehicle checked immedi-
Active Cruise Control
ately by a dealer's service center or another
The number bars shows the selected
qualified service center or repair shop.
distance from the vehicle driving
ahead.
Parking brake
Camera-based cruise control, refer to
page 180.
The parking brake is set.
For releasing the parking brake, re-
fer to page 108.
Vehicle detection, Active Cruise Control
Indicator light illuminates: a vehicle
Brake system
has been detected ahead of you.
Indicator light flashes: the condi-
Braking system impaired. Continue
tions are not adequate for the system to
to drive moderately.
work.
Have the vehicle checked immedi-
The system was deactivated but applies the
ately by a dealer's service center or
brakes until the driver actively resumes
another qualified service center or
control of the vehicle by pressing on the
repair shop.
brake pedal or accelerator pedal.
Approach control warning
Yellow lights
Indicator light illuminates: advance
warning is issued, for example when
Antilock Braking System ABS
there is the impending danger of a
The Brake Assistant function may
collision or the distance to the vehicle
not activate. Avoid abrupt braking.
ahead is too small.
Take the longer braking distance
Increase the distance.
into account.
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CONTROLS
Displays
Have the system immediately checked by a
The indicator light flashes and is then illu-
dealer's service center or another qualified
minated continuously: flat tires or tire pres-
service center or repair shop.
sure losses cannot be detected.
- Interference caused by systems or devi-
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
ces with the same radio frequency: after
leaving the area of the interference, the
The indicator light flashes: DSC con-
system automatically becomes active
trols the drive and braking forces.
again.
The vehicle is stabilized. Reduce
- TPM was unable to complete the reset.
speed and modify your driving style to the
Reset the system again.
driving circumstances.
- A wheel without TPM wheel electronics
The indicator light lights up: DSC has mal-
is mounted: have it checked by a deal-
functioned.
er’s service center or another qualified
Have the system checked by a dealer's serv-
service center or repair shop as needed.
ice center or another qualified service cen-
- Malfunction: have the system checked
ter or repair shop.
by a dealer’s service center or another
DSC, refer to page 175.
qualified service center or repair shop.
Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 158.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is
deactivated or DTC Dynamic Traction
Steering system
Control is activated
Steering system may not be working.
DSC is deactivated or DTC is acti-
vated.
Have the system checked by a deal-
er's service center or another quali-
DSC, refer to page 175, and DTC, re-
fied service center or repair shop.
fer to page 176.
Emissions
Flat Tire Monitor FTM
- The warning light lights up:
The FTM signals a loss of tire infla-
tion pressure in a tire.
Emissions are deteriorating.
Have the vehicle checked as soon
Reduce your speed and stop cau-
as possible.
tiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering
maneuvers.
- The warning light flashes under certain
circumstances:
Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 163.
This indicates that there is excessive
misfiring in the engine.
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the
The indicator light illuminates: the
system checked immediately; otherwise,
Tire Pressure Monitor reports a low
serious engine misfiring within a brief
tire inflation pressure or a flat tire.
period can seriously damage emission
Follow the information in the Check Control
control components, in particular the
message.
catalytic converter.
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Displays
CONTROLS
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis, refer to
Blue lights
page 279.
High beams
Green lights
High beams are switched on.
High beams, refer to page 110.
Turn signal
Turn signal switched on.
Hiding Check Control messages
Unusually rapid flashing of the indi-
cator light indicates that a turn sig-
nal bulb has failed.
Turn signal, refer to page 109.
Parking lights, headlight
Parking lights or headlights are
switched on.
Parking lights/low beams, headlight
control, refer to page 148.
Press the button on the turn signal lever.
Front fog lights
Continuous display
Front fog lights are switched on.
Some Check Control messages are displayed
Front fog lights, refer to page 151.
continuously and are not cleared until the
malfunction is eliminated. If several mal-
functions occur at once, the messages are
High-beam Assistant
displayed consecutively.
High-beam Assistant is switched on.
The messages can be hidden for approx.
High beams are switched on and off
8 seconds. After this time, they are dis-
automatically depending on the traf-
played again automatically.
fic situation.
Temporary display
High-beam Assistant, refer to page 150.
Some Check Control messages are hidden
automatically after approx. 20 seconds. The
Cruise control
Check Control messages are stored and can
The system is switched on. It main-
be displayed again later.
tains the speed that was set using
the control elements on the steering
Displaying stored Check Control
wheel.
messages
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1.
"My MINI"
2. "Vehicle status"
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CONTROLS
Displays
3.
"Check Control"
Fuel gauge
4. Select the SMS text message.
Concept
Display
The current fill level of the fuel tank is dis-
played.
Check Control
At least one Check Control message
General information
is displayed or stored.
Vehicle tilt position may cause the display
to vary.
SMS text messages
Information on refueling, refer to page 244.
SMS text messages in combination with a
Instrument cluster without
symbol in the instrument cluster explain a
Check Control message and the meaning of
enhanced features: display
the indicator/warning lights.
The arrow beside the fuel
pump symbol shows which
Supplementary SMS text messages
side of the vehicle the fuel
Additional information, such as on the
filler flap is on.
cause of an error or the required action, can
be called up via Check Control.
With urgent messages the added text will
Indicator light in the instrument
be automatically displayed on the Control
cluster
Display.
The yellow indicator light illumi-
Depending on the Check Control message,
nates, once the fuel reserve is
further help can be selected.
reached.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1.
"My MINI"
2. "Vehicle status"
Tachometer
3.
"Check Control"
Always avoid engine speeds in the red
4. Select the desired text message.
warning field. In this range, the fuel supply
5. Select the desired setting.
is reduced to protect the engine.
Messages after trip completion
Certain messages displayed while driving
Odometer and trip odometer
are displayed again after the ignition is
switched off.
Concept
The total mileage driven and the mileage
driven since the last reset are displayed in
the instrument cluster.
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Displays
CONTROLS
Instrument cluster without
Time
additional functions: reset trip
distance
The time is displayed in the
instrument cluster.
Press the button.
Set the time on the Central In-
- The odometer is displayed
formation Display (CID), refer
when the ignition is
to page 46.
switched off.
- When the ignition is
switched on, the trip od-
ometer is reset.
Date
The date is displayed in the in-
strument cluster.
External temperature
Set the date on the Central In-
formation Display (CID), refer
General information
to page 47.
If the indicator drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃, a sig-
nal sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Range
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
General information
Safety information
When the remaining range is low:
- A Check Control message is displayed
Warning
briefly.
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃
- The remaining range is shown on the
there can be a risk of icy roads, for in-
Onboard Computer.
stance on bridges or shady sections of the
road. There is a risk of accident. Modify
- With a dynamic driving style, for in-
your driving style to the weather condi-
stance fast cornering, the engine func-
tions at low temperatures.
tion is not always ensured.
The Check Control message appears contin-
uously below a range of approx.
Display
30 miles/50 km.
The external temperature is
displayed in the instrument
cluster.
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Displays
Safety information
3. "Displays"
4. "Instrument panel"
NOTICE
5. "Current consumption"
With a driving range of less than
30 miles/50 km the engine may no longer
have sufficient fuel. Engine functions are
Service notifications
not ensured anymore. There is a risk of
damage to property. Refuel promptly.
Concept
The function displays the service notifica-
Display
tions and the corresponding maintenance
scopes.
The current range is displayed
in the instrument cluster.
General information
After the ignition is switched on the instru-
ment cluster briefly displays available driv-
ing distance or time to the next scheduled
maintenance.
Displaying the cruising range
A service advisor can read out the current
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
service notifications from your vehicle key.
1.
"My MINI"
Display
2. "System settings"
3. "Displays"
Detailed information on service
4. "Instrument panel"
notifications
5. "Range"
More information on the type of service re-
quired may be displayed on the Control Dis-
play.
Current consumption
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1.
"My MINI"
Concept
2. "Vehicle status"
Displays the current fuel consumption.
3.
"Service required"
Check whether you are currently driving in
an efficient and environmentally-friendly
Maintenance and service measures and
manner.
legally mandated inspections are dis-
played.
Displaying the current
4. Select an entry to call up detailed infor-
consumption
mation.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1.
"My MINI"
2. "System settings"
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Displays
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Symbols
3. Move the Controller to the left.
4.
"Teleservice Call"
Symbols
Description
No service is currently re-
quired.
Gear shift indicator
The deadline for scheduled
Concept
maintenance or a legally
mandated inspection is ap-
The system recommends the most efficient
proaching.
gear for the current driving situation.
The service deadline has al-
General information
ready passed.
Depending on the vehicle equipment and
country version, the gear shift indicator is
active in the manual mode of the Steptronic
Entering appointment dates
transmission and with manual transmission.
Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle
Suggestions to shift up or down are dis-
inspections.
played in the instrument cluster.
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time
are set correctly.
Manual transmission: displaying
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
Example Description
1.
"My MINI"
2. "Vehicle status"
Efficient gear is set.
3.
"Service required"
4. "Vehicle inspection"
Depending on the equipment
5. "Date:"
version, shift to a more effi-
cient gear.
6. Select the desired setting.
Automatic Service Request
Data regarding the service status or legally
mandated vehicle inspections is automati-
Steptronic transmission: displaying
cally transmitted to your dealer’s service
center before your vehicle is due for serv-
Example Description
ice.
Efficient gear is set.
You can check when your dealer’s service
center was notified.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
Depending on the equipment
version, shift to a more effi-
1.
"My MINI"
cient gear.
2. "Vehicle status"
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Displays
Speed Limit Info
Overview
Camera
Speed Limit Info
Concept
Speed Limit Info shows the current maxi-
mum permitted speed in the instrument
cluster.
General information
The camera at the base of the interior mir-
ror detects traffic signs at the edge of the
The camera is installed near the interior
road as well as overhead sign posts. Traffic
mirror.
signs with extra symbols for wet road con-
ditions, etc., are also detected and compared
Keep the windshield in front of the interior
with the vehicle's onboard data, such as
mirror clean and clear.
from the rain sensor, and will be displayed
depending on the situation.
Display
With the navigation system, the system
Depending on the vehicle equipment, Speed
takes into account the information stored in
Limit Info is displayed permanently in the
the navigation data and also displays speed
instrument cluster or via the Onboard Com-
limits present on routes without signs.
puter.
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
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where ap-
Press button on the turn signal lever several
propriate.
times, if needed.
Speed Limit Info is displayed in the instru-
ment cluster.
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Displays
CONTROLS
Speed Limit Info
– When traffic signs that are valid for a
parallel road are detected.
The last speed limit detected.
- During calibration of the camera imme-
diately after vehicle delivery.
Selection lists
With navigation system:
Speed Limit Info is not availa-
ble.
General information
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
buttons on the steering wheel and the dis-
play in the instrument cluster can be used
Speed Limit Info can also be displayed in
to display or use the following:
the Head-up Display.
- Current audio source.
System limits
- Phone redial.
The system may not be fully functional and
- Turn on voice activation system.
may provide incorrect information in the
following situations:
Activating a list and adjusting the
-
In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snow-
setting
fall.
-
When traffic signs are fully or partially
Button on the
Function
concealed by objects, stickers or paint.
steering wheel
-
When driving very close to the vehicle
Move selection up.
in front of you.
-
When driving toward bright lights or
Move selection
strong reflections.
down.
-
When the windshield in front of the in-
Confirm the selec-
terior mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov-
tion.
ered by a sticker, etc.
-
In the event of incorrect detection by
Instrument cluster without
the camera.
enhanced features: display
-
If the speed limits stored in the naviga-
tion system are incorrect.
-
In areas not covered by the navigation
system.
-
When roads differ from the navigation,
such as due to changes in road routing.
-
When passing buses or trucks with a
speed sticker.
-
If the traffic signs are non-conforming.
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CONTROLS
Displays
Distance to destination.
Onboard Computer
When destination guidance is activated
in the navigation system.
Concept
- With equipment version with Head-up
The Onboard Computer displays different
Display and navigation:
vehicle data in the instrument cluster, such
Time of arrival.
as average values.
When destination guidance is activated
Calling up information
in the navigation system.
- Instrument cluster without enhanced
features:
Speed Limit Info.
- Vehicle speed.
The unit of some information can be
changed.
Setting units, refer to page 47.
Selecting information
Press the button on the turn signal lever.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you
Information is displayed in the instrument
can select what information from the On-
cluster.
board Computer can be accessed in the in-
strument cluster.
Information at a glance
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
Repeatedly pressing the but-
1.
"My MINI"
ton on the turn signal lever
2. "System settings"
calls up the following informa-
tion:
3. "Displays"
4. "Instrument panel"
- Range.
5. Select the desired setting.
- GREEN Info.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
When GREEN Mode is activated.
used.
- Average consumption, fuel.
Information in detail
- Average consumption since delivery
from the factory.
Range
- Current consumption, fuel.
Displays the estimated cruising range avail-
- Average speed.
able with the remaining fuel.
- Date.
The range is calculated based on your driv-
- Engine temperature display.
ing style over the last 20 miles/30 km.
- With equipment version with Head-up
Display and navigation:
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Displays
CONTROLS
GREEN info
General information
The achieved range extension may be dis-
If the engine oil or coolant, and thus the en-
played as a bonus range.
gine, become too hot, a Check Control mes-
sage is displayed too.
Average consumption
When the engine temperature is too
The average consumption is calculated for
high, a red indicator light is dis-
the period while the engine is running.
played.
The average consumption is calculated for
When the engine oil temperature is
the distance traveled since the last reset by
too high, a red indicator light is dis-
the Onboard Computer.
played.
Average speed
To check the coolant level, refer to
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with
page 276.
the engine manually stopped are not in-
cluded in the calculation of the average
Instrument cluster without enhanced
speed.
features: display
Resetting average values
Distance to destination
Press and hold the button on the turn signal
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
lever.
distance remaining to the destination is dis-
played if a destination is entered in the nav-
igation system before the trip is started.
Engine temperature display
The distance to the destination is adopted
automatically.
Concept
The current engine temperature, based on a
Time of arrival
combination of coolant and engine oil tem-
perature is displayed. As soon as the opti-
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
mum operating temperature has been at-
estimated time of arrival is displayed if a
tained, the indicator is in the center
destination is entered in the navigation sys-
position.
tem before the trip is started.
The time must be correctly set.
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Displays
Instrument cluster without additional
Resetting the trip computer
functions: Speed Limit Info
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
Speed Limit Info shows the current maxi-
1.
"My MINI"
mum permitted speed in the instrument
cluster.
2. "Driving information"
3. "Trip computer"
Onboard Computer on the Control
4. Move the Controller to the left, if
Display
needed.
-
"Reset": all values are reset.
Concept
–
"Automatic reset": all values are
The Onboard Computer displays different
reset approx. 4 hours after the vehi-
vehicle data on the Control Display, such as
cle has come to a standstill.
average values.
5. If necessary, "OK"
General information
Two types of Onboard Computers are availa-
Driving Excitement
ble on the Control Display:
- "Onboard info": average values, such as
the consumption, are displayed. The val-
Concept
ues can be reset individually.
On the Control Display, sport instruments
- "Trip computer": the values deliver an
can be displayed, and the vehicle state can
overview of a specific route and can be
be checked before the use of the SPORT
reset as often as necessary.
program.
Calling up the Onboard Computer or
Sport instruments
trip computer
General information
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
On the Control Display, values for power
1.
"My MINI"
and torque are displayed.
2. "Driving information"
Displaying sport instruments
3. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
Resetting the Onboard Computer
1.
"My MINI"
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
2. "Technology in action"
1.
"My MINI"
3. "Sport displays"
2. "Driving information"
4.
"Sports instruments"
3. "Onboard info"
Via MINI Driving Modes switch:
4. "Consumption" or "Speed"
1. Activate SPORT.
5. "OK"
2. "Sport displays"
3.
"Sports instruments"
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Displays
CONTROLS
Vehicle state
Adjusting
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
General information
1.
"My MINI"
The following vehicle and surrounding area
data is automatically checked and evaluated
2. "Vehicle settings"
in succession:
3. "Speed warning"
- Range.
4. "Warning at:"
- Engine temperature.
5. Turn the Controller until the desired
- External temperature.
speed is displayed.
- SPORT program state.
6. Press the Controller.
Finally, a total evaluation of the vehicle
state is displayed.
Activating/deactivating
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
Checking vehicle state
1.
"My MINI"
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
2. "Vehicle settings"
1.
"My MINI"
3. "Speed warning"
2. "Technology in action"
4. "Speed warning"
3. "Sport displays"
4.
"Vehicle and surroundings"
Setting your current speed as the
Via the MINI Driving Modes switch:
speed warning
1. Activate SPORT.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
2. "Sport displays"
1.
"My MINI"
3.
"Vehicle and surroundings"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Speed warning"
4. "Select current speed"
Speed warning
Concept
LED ring on the central in-
A speed limit can be set that when reached
strument cluster
will cause a warning to be issued.
Concept
General information
The LED ring displays light animations to
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed
represent specific functions.
exceeds the set speed limit again, after it
has dropped below it by 3 mph/5 km/h.
Basic displays
Basic functions, for instance the tachome-
ter, can be set to be displayed continually if
so desired.
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