MINI Countryman (2021 year). Manual in english — page 5
CONTROLS
Displays
Event displays
Adjusting the LED ring
Functions that are only displayed tempora-
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
rily, for instance the volume or temperature
1.
"My MINI"
settings, can be set as event displays.
Several vehicle assistance functions can
2. "System settings"
also be displayed on the LED ring. This dis-
3. "Displays"
play corresponds with the displays of the
4. "Center Instrument"
function in the respective display.
5. "Basic display" or "Event display"
Example: tachometer
6. Select the desired setting.
Like the tachometer in the instrument clus-
ter, the light animations of the tachometer's
Setting the brightness
basic display show the current RPMs and
The brightness can be adjusted when night
the respective RPM warning thresholds.
lighting is active in the instrument cluster.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
Display
1.
"My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Displays"
4. "Center Instrument"
5. "Brightness at night"
6. Turn the Controller until the desired
brightness is set.
7. Press the Controller.
- Arrow 1: current RPM.
The setting is stored for the driver profile
- Arrow 2: prewarning field.
currently used.
- Arrow 3: warning field.
Switching on/off LED ring
Head-up Display
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
Concept
1.
"My MINI"
This system projects important information
2. "System settings"
into the driver's field of vision, for instance
3. "Displays"
the speed.
4. "Center Instrument"
The driver can get information without
averting his or her eyes from the road.
5. "Center Instrument"
General information
Follow the instructions for cleaning the
Head-up Display. For additional informa-
tion, see the chapter on care.
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Safety information
3. "Displays"
4. "Head-Up Display"
Warning
5. "Head-Up Display"
When extending and retracting the projec-
tion screen of the Head-up Display, body
Display
parts can be jammed. There is a risk of in-
jury. Make sure that the area of movement
Overview
of the projection screen is clear during
The following information is displayed on
opening and closing.
the Head-up Display:
- Vehicle speed.
- Navigation instructions.
NOTICE
- Check Control messages.
The Head-up Display consists of sensitive
components that can easily be scraped or
- Selection list from the instrument clus-
damaged. There is a risk of damage to
ter.
property. Do not place any objects on the
- Driver assistance systems.
Head-up Display, attach to system compo-
Some of this information is only displayed
nents or plug into the system. Do not
briefly as needed.
move the moving parts manually.
Selecting displays in the Head-up
Display
Overview
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1.
"My MINI"
2. "System settings"
3. "Displays"
4. "Head-Up Display"
5. "Displayed information"
6. Select the desired displays in the Head-
up Display.
Settings are stored for the driver profile
Switching the Head-up Display
currently used.
on/off
When switching on, the projection lens of
Setting the brightness
the Head-up Display is extended. When
The brightness is automatically adjusted to
switching off, the projection lens of the
the ambient brightness.
Head-up Display is retracted again.
The basic setting can be adjusted manually.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1.
"My MINI"
1.
"My MINI"
2. "System settings"
2. "System settings"
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Displays
3. "Displays"
5. "Rotation"
4. "Head-Up Display"
6. Turn the Controller until the desired set-
ting is selected.
5. "Brightness"
7. Press the Controller.
6. Turn the Controller until the desired
brightness is set.
The setting is stored for the driver profile
currently used.
7. Press the Controller.
When the low beams are switched on, the
Display visibility
brightness of the Head-up Display can be
The visibility of the displays in the Head-up
additionally influenced using the instru-
Display is influenced by the following fac-
ment lighting, refer to page 152.
tors:
The setting is stored for the driver profile
- Certain sitting positions.
currently used.
- Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis-
Adjusting the height
play.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
- Sunglasses with certain polarization fil-
ters.
1.
"My MINI"
- Wet roads.
2. "System settings"
- Unfavorable light conditions.
3. "Displays"
4. "Head-Up Display"
John Cooper Works: sport dis-
5. "Height"
plays in the Head-up Display
6. Turn the Controller until the desired
height is reached.
General information
7. Press the Controller.
The sport displays in the Head-up Display
The setting is stored for the driver profile
assist with a sporty driving style.
currently used.
The height of the Head-up Display can also
Switching on
be stored using the memory function, refer
to page 92.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1.
"My MINI"
Setting the rotation
2. "System settings"
The screen of the Head-up Display can be
rotated around its own axis.
3. "Displays"
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
4. "Head-Up Display"
5. "Displayed information"
1.
"My MINI"
6. "Sport displays"
2. "System settings"
With navigation system: if the sport dis-
3. "Displays"
plays are switched on, no navigation con-
4. "Head-Up Display"
tent will be displayed on the Head-up Dis-
play.
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Display
fuel is interrupted in order to protect the
engine.
Country timer
Concept
The system provides information on how
long and to what degree the vehicle was
driven on inclined, uneven, unpaved or
1
Vehicle speed
snow-covered roads, for example.
2
Shift point indicator
General information
3
Gear display
The system consists of the following two
4
Current engine speed
menus:
5
Warning field, speed
- Country Timer: display of the gradient
and unevenness of the routes traveled.
Shift point indicator
- Country Timer Info: display of the best
time and total time since the last reset.
Concept
Follow the notes on traveling on poor roads,
The shift point indicator in the Head-up
refer to page 236.
Display indicates the optimum shifting
point. Thus, with a sporty driving style, the
Opening the menu
best possible vehicle acceleration is ach-
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
ieved.
1.
"My MINI"
Functional requirements
2. "MINI Country Timer"
- Steptronic Sport transmission:
3. Select the desired setting.
Manual mode M/S and, if necessary, Dy-
-
: display of the Country Timer.
namic Traction Control DTC are acti-
–
: display of the Country Timer
vated.
Info.
- Press the accelerator pedal all the way
down.
Display
Successive gray illuminated fields indicate
the upcoming shift moment.
Shift up immediately when the red fields
light up.
When the maximum speed is reached, the
entire display flashes red and the supply of
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Displays
Display of the Country Timer
Resetting the Country Timer Info
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
Overview
1.
"My MINI"
2. "MINI Country Timer"
3.
"MINI Country Timer Info"
4. Select the desired setting:
- "Reset record time and display": re-
setting the best time.
- "Reset total time": resetting the total
time.
- Symbols for road gradient and uneven-
ness, arrow 1.
Vehicle status
- Category, arrow 2.
- Pulse value, arrow 3.
General information
The status can be displayed and actions per-
Symbols, pulse deflection and pulse
formed for several systems.
value
When the vehicle is being driven on in-
Opening the vehicle status
clined or uneven roads, the corresponding
symbol lights up, arrow 1. One or more
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
pulse deflections are displayed and the
1.
"My MINI"
pulse value increases, arrow 3.
2. "Vehicle status"
Categories
Information at a glance
As the pulse value increases, the vehicle be-
comes larger and reaches various levels, ar-
Symbols
Description
row 2.
"Flat Tire Monitor": status of
Display of the Country Timer Info
the run-flat tires, refer to
page 163.
Best time
"Tire Pressure Monitor": sta-
The shortest driving time necessary to
tus of the Tire Pressure
reach the highest level.
Monitor TPM, refer to
page 158.
Total time
"Engine oil level": Electronic
The total driving time that the vehicle was
engine oil level check, refer
driven at the highest level.
to page 272.
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Symbols
Description
"Check Control": Check Con-
trol messages are stored in
the background and can be
displayed on the Control
Display. Displaying stored
Check Control messages, re-
fer to page 131.
"Service required": display-
ing service notifications, re-
fer to page 134.
"Teleservice Call": Serv-
ice Request.
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Lights
Lights
Vehicle features and options
Symbol Function
Parking lights.
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with
the series. It also describes features and
Low beams.
functions that are not necessarily available
in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op-
tions or country versions. This also applies
Instrument lighting.
to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be
observed.
Parking lights, low beams and
roadside parking lights
Overview
General information
Switches in the vehicle
Position of switch:
,
,
If the driver's door is opened when the igni-
tion is switched off, the exterior lighting is
automatically switched off.
Parking lights
Position of switch:
The vehicle is illuminated on all sides.
Do not use the parking lights for extended
The light switch element is located next to
periods; otherwise, the battery may become
the steering wheel.
discharged and it would then be impossible
to start the engine.
Symbol Function
Canada: when parking, switch on the one-
sided roadside parking light, refer to
Front fog lights.
page 149.
Automatic headlight control.
Low beams
Cornering light.
Position of switch:
The low beams light up when the ignition is
Lights off.
switched on.
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 illuminated for a partic-
ular time if the high beams are switched on
after radio-ready state is switched off.
Canada: the low beams stay illuminated for
a particular time if the headlight flasher is
switched on after radio-ready state is
With radio-ready state switched off, press
switched off.
the lever either up or down past the resist-
ance point for approx. 2 seconds.
Setting the duration
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
Switching off
1.
"My MINI"
Briefly press the lever to the resistance
point in the opposite direction.
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Lighting"
4. "Exterior lighting"
Welcome lights and pathway
5. "Pathway lighting"
lighting
6. Set length of time.
The setting is stored for the driver profile
Welcome lights
currently used.
General information
Depending on the vehicle equipment and
Automatic headlight control
the ambient brightness, individual light
functions may be switched on briefly when
the vehicle is unlocked.
Concept
The low beams are switched on and off au-
Activating/deactivating
tomatically depending on the ambient
brightness, for example in tunnels, in twi-
Position of switch:
,
light or if there is precipitation.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1.
"My MINI"
General information
2. "Vehicle settings"
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon
can cause the lights to be switched on.
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Lights
Activating
Cornering light
Position of switch:
The indicator light in the instrument cluster
General information
is illuminated when the low beams are
Position of switch:
switched on.
In tight curves, for instance on mountain-
ous roads or when turning, an additional,
System limits
cornering light is switched on that lights up
The automatic headlight control cannot
the inside of the curve when the vehicle is
serve as a substitute for your personal judg-
moving below a certain speed.
ment of lighting conditions.
The cornering light is automatically
For example, the sensors are unable to de-
switched on depending on the steering an-
tect fog or hazy weather. In these situa-
gle or, where applicable, the use of turn sig-
tions, switch the lights on manually.
nals.
When driving in reverse, the cornering
lights may be automatically switched on re-
Daytime running lights
gardless of the steering angle.
General information
Adaptive headlight range con-
Position of switch:
,
,
trol
The daytime running lights light up when
the ignition is switched on. After the igni-
tion is switched off, the parking lights light
The adaptive headlight range control fea-
up in position
ture balances out acceleration and braking
processes as well as the vehicle load condi-
Activating/deactivating
tions in order to avoid dazzling oncoming
traffic. Illumination of the road is optimized.
In some countries, daytime running lights
are mandatory, so it may not be possible to
deactivate the daytime running lights.
High-beam Assistant
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1.
"My MINI"
Concept
2. "Vehicle settings"
The high-beam Assistant detects other traf-
3. "Lighting"
fic participants early on and automatically
switches the high beams on or off depend-
4. "Exterior lighting"
ing on the traffic situation.
5. Select the desired setting.
Settings are stored for the currently used
General information
vehicle key.
The high-beam Assistant ensures that the
high beams are switched on, whenever the
traffic situation allows. In the low speed
range, the high beams are not switched on
by the system.
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The system responds to light from oncom-
The system is not fully functional in the fol-
ing traffic and traffic driving ahead of you,
lowing situations, and driver intervention
and to ambient lighting, for instance in
may be necessary:
towns and cities.
- In very unfavorable weather conditions,
The high beams can be switched on and off
such as fog or heavy precipitation.
manually at any time.
- When detecting poorly-lit road users
such as pedestrians, cyclists, horseback
Activating/deactivating
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-
terior mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov-
Position of switch, depending on the vehicle
ered with stickers, etc.
equipment:
,
Press the button on the turn signal lever.
Fog lights
The indicator light in the instrument
cluster is illuminated when the low
Front fog lights
beams are switched on.
The headlights are automatically switched
Concept
between low beams and high beams.
The front fog lights work alongside the low
beams to illuminate a wider area of the
The blue indicator light in the instru-
roadway.
ment cluster lights up when the sys-
tem switches on the high beams.
Functional requirement
The high-beam Assistant is deactivated
The low beams must be switched on before
when manually switching the high beams
switching on the front fog lights.
on and off, refer to page 110.
To reactivate the high-beam Assistant,
Switching on/off
press the button on the turn signal lever.
Press the button.
The green indicator light lights up if
System limits
the front fog lights are switched on.
The high-beam Assistant cannot serve as a
substitute for the driver's personal judg-
If the automatic headlight control, refer to
ment of when to use the high beams. In sit-
page 149, is activated, the low beams will
uation that require this, therefore switch off
come on automatically when you switch on
manually.
the front fog lights.
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Lights
When the high beams or headlight flasher
Overview
are activated, the front fog lights are not
switched on.
Instrument lighting
Functional requirement
The parking lights or low beams must be
switched on to adjust the brightness.
1
Interior lights
Adjusting
2
Reading lights
Adjust the brightness with the
3
Ambient light
thumbwheel.
Switching the interior lights on/off
Press the button.
To switch off permanently: press the button
Interior lights
and hold for approx. 3 seconds.
General information
Switching the reading lights on and
off manually
Depending on the equipment, the interior
lights, footwell lights, entry lights, and cour-
Press the button.
tesy lights are controlled automatically.
The thumbwheel for the instrument lighting
The reading lights are located in the front
controls brightness of some of these fea-
next to the interior light.
tures.
Ambient light
General information
Depending on the equipment version, light-
ing can be adjusted for some lights in the
car's interior.
Activating/deactivating
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1.
"My MINI"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Lighting"
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4. "Interior lighting"
5. "Ambient lighting"
6. Select the desired setting.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Changing color
Push the switch forward or back:
manual color change.
Press the switch forward or back-
ward and hold for approx. 3 seconds,
until the ambient light illuminates
several times: automatic color change. Push
the switch again to end color changes.
Setting the brightness
Depending on the equipment, the bright-
ness of the ambient light can be adjusted
via the thumbwheel for the instrument
lighting or on the Control Display.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
1.
"My MINI"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Lighting"
4. "Interior lighting"
5. "Brightness"
6. Adjust the brightness.
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Safety
Safety
in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op-
Vehicle features and options
tions or country versions. This also applies
to safety-related functions and systems.
This chapter describes all standard, country-
When using these functions and systems,
specific and optional features offered with
the applicable laws and regulations must be
the series. It also describes features and
observed.
functions that are not necessarily available
Airbags
1
Front airbag, driver
4
Side airbag
2
Front airbag, front passenger
5
Knee airbag
3
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.
1.
"My MINI"
2. "Vehicle status"
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
3.
"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):
1.
"My MINI"
If a tire inflation pressure check is
2. "Vehicle status"
required
3.
"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 257, 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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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-
1.
"My MINI"
flation pressure in the tires.
2. "Vehicle status"
Functional requirements
3.
"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):
1.
"My MINI"
Safety information
2. "Vehicle status"
Warning
3.
"Flat Tire Monitor"
A damaged regular tire with low or miss-
The status is displayed.
ing tire inflation pressure impacts han-
dling, such as steering and braking re-
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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Safety
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 257, 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
If the tire inflation pressure in all four
tires is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor
tires is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor
may not have been initialized. In this
may not have been initialized. In this
case, initialize the system.
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 166.
cles, for instance curbs or potholes.
- Daytime pedestrian collision mitigation,
Final tire failure
refer to page 170.
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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Safety
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).
1.
"My MINI"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Intelligent Safety"
4. "Warning time"
The camera is installed near the interior
mirror.
5. Select the desired setting.
Keep the windshield in front of the interior
The selected warning time is stored for the
mirror clean and clear.
driver profile currently in use.
Warning with braking function
Switching on/off
Display
Switching on automatically
A warning symbol appears in the instru-
The system is automatically active after ev-
ment cluster and in the Head-up Display if a
ery driving off.
collision with a detected vehicle is immi-
nent.
Switching on/off manually
Symbol Measure
Press button briefly:
Symbol lights up red: prewarn-
- The menu for the Intelligent
ing.
Safety system is displayed. The
systems are individually
Brake and increase distance.
switched off according to their
Symbol flashes red and an
respective settings.
acoustic signal sounds: acute
- LED lights up orange or goes out respec-
warning.
tive to their individual settings.
Brake and make an evasive ma-
Adjust the settings as needed. The individ-
neuver, if necessary.
ual settings are stored for the driver profile
currently in use.
Prewarning
Press button again:
This warning is provided, for instance when
there is impending danger of a collision or
- All Intelligent Safety systems
the distance to the vehicle ahead is too
are switched on.
small.
- The LED lights up green.
If a prewarning is provided, respond by
Hold down button:
braking as warranted.
- All Intelligent Safety systems
are switched off.
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Acute warning with braking function
System limits
An acute warning is displayed when there
is an imminent danger of collision due to
Safety information
the vehicle approaching another object at a
high speed.
Warning
The driver must intervene actively when
The system is designed to operate in cer-
there is an acute warning. If necessary, the
tain conditions and circumstances. Due to
driver is assisted by a minor automatic
conditions or other factors, the system
braking intervention in a possible risk of
may not respond. There may be a risk of
collision.
accident or risk of damage to property. Ac-
Acute warnings may be provided even when
tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the
there has been no prior warning.
garding the scope of the system’s opera-
Braking intervention
tion and limitations.
The warning prompts the driver to inter-
vene. During a warning, the maximum brak-
Detection range
ing force is used. In order to activate the
Brake Assistant function, you must apply
The system's detection potential is limited.
the brakes quickly and forcefully. If there is
Thus, a system reaction might not come or
a risk of collision, the system may assist
might come late.
with braking. When the vehicle is traveling
The following situations may not be de-
at a low speed, the vehicle may come to a
tected, for example:
complete stop.
- Slow moving vehicles when you ap-
Manual transmission: during a braking in-
proach them at high speed.
tervention up to a complete stop, the engine
may be shut down.
- Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front
of you, or sharply decelerating vehicles.
The driver may interrupt the braking inter-
vention function by stepping on the acceler-
- Vehicles with an unusual rear appear-
ator pedal or by actively moving the steer-
ance.
ing wheel.
- Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.
The system’s ability to detect objects may
be limited in some circumstances. Refer to
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in
garding the limitations of the system and
the following situations:
actively intervene as warranted.
- In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snow-
fall.
- In tight curves.
- If the field of view of the camera or the
windshield is dirty or covered.
- If the driving stability control systems
are deactivated, for instance DSC OFF.
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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.
Brake force display
Concept
Detection range
Additional brake lights indicate emergency
The detection potential of the camera is lim-
braking to the traffic behind. This can re-
ited.
duce the risk of a rear-end collision.
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Safety
CONTROLS
General information
After travel has begun, the system monitors
certain aspects of the driver's behavior, so
that decreasing alertness or fatigue can be
detected.
This procedure takes the following criteria
into account:
- Personal driving style, for instance
steering behavior.
- Driving conditions, for instance time,
length of trip.
- During normal brake application, the
Starting at approximately 43 mph/70 km/h,
brake lights light up.
the system is active and can display a rec-
ommendation to take a break.
- During heavy brake application, the
flashers additionally light up.
Break recommendation
If the driver becomes less alert or fatigued,
a message is displayed in the Control Dis-
Fatigue alert
play with the recommendation to take a
break.
Concept
A recommendation to take a break is dis-
The system can detect decreasing alertness
played only once during an uninterrupted
or fatigue of the driver during long, monoto-
trip.
nous trips, for instance on highways. In this
After a break, another recommendation to
situation, it is recommended that the driver
take a break cannot be displayed until after
takes a break.
approximately 45 minutes.
Safety information
System limits
The function may be limited in the follow-
Warning
ing situations and may issue an incorrect
warning or no warning at all:
The system cannot serve as a substitute
for the driver’s personal judgment in as-
- When the clock is set incorrectly.
sessing one's physical state. An increasing
- When the vehicle speed is mainly below
lack of alertness or fatigue may not be de-
about 43 mph/70 km/h.
tected or not be detected in time. There is
- With a sporty driving style, such as dur-
a risk of accident. Make sure that the
ing rapid acceleration or when corner-
driver is rested and alert. Adjust driving
ing fast.
style to traffic conditions.
- In active driving situations, such as
when changing lanes frequently.
Function
- When the road surface is poor.
The system is switched on each time the en-
- In the event of strong side winds.
gine is started and cannot be switched off.
The system is reset approx. 45 minutes af-
ter parking the vehicle, for instance in the
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CONTROLS
Safety
case of a break during longer trips on high-
ways.
PostCrash - iBrake
Concept
In the event of an accident, the system can
bring the vehicle to a halt automatically
without intervention by the driver in cer-
tain situations. This can reduce the risk of a
further collision and the consequences
thereof.
At standstill
After coming to a halt, the brake is released
automatically. Secure the vehicle against
rolling.
Harder vehicle braking
In certain situations, it can be necessary to
bring the vehicle to a halt more quickly than
the Brake Assistant allows.
To do this, quickly apply extra force to the
brake. For a brief period, the braking pres-
sure will be higher than the braking pres-
sure that is achieved by the automatic brak-
ing function. This interrupts automatic
braking.
Interrupting automatic braking
It can be necessary to interrupt automatic
braking in certain situations, for instance
for an evasive maneuver.
Interrupt automatic braking:
- By pressing the brake pedal.
- By pressing the accelerator pedal.
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Driving stability control systems
CONTROLS
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 176, is a version of the DSC where for-
The vehicle maintains its steering power
ward momentum is optimized.
even during full brake applications, which
increases the active safety.
Safety information
ABS is ready when vehicle is ready to drive.
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute
Brake assistant
for the driver’s personal judgment in as-
sessing the traffic conditions. Based on
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this sys-
the limits of the system, it cannot inde-
tem automatically boosts the vehicle brak-
pendently react to all traffic situations.
ing capability to the furthest possible ex-
There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving
tent. It reduces the braking distance to a
style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
minimum during an emergency stop. This
closely and actively intervene where ap-
system utilizes all of the capabilities pro-
propriate.
vided by the Antilock Brake System ABS.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake
pedal for the duration of the emergency
Warning
stop.
When driving with a roof load, for in-
stance with roof-mounted luggage rack,
the vehicle's center of gravity is higher,
which increases the risk of the vehicle tip-
ping in critical driving situations. There
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