MINI 3 door (2016 year). Manual

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Driving

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Manual transmission:

▷ The engine is not yet at operating tempera-

ture.

▷ Neutral is engaged and the clutch pedal is

not pressed.

▷ The wheels are at a sharp angle or the

steering wheel is being turned.

▷ The driver's safety belt is buckled or the

driver's door is closed.

▷ After driving in reverse.

Steptronic transmission:

▷ Fogging of the windows when the auto-

matic climate control is switched on.

▷ The selector lever is in selector lever posi-

tion D.

▷ The vehicle battery charge is very low.

▷ Brake pedal remains depressed while the

▷ At higher elevations.

vehicle is stopped.

▷ The engine compartment lid is unlocked.

▷ The driver's safety belt is buckled or the

▷ The parking assistant is activated.

driver's door is closed.

▷ Stop-and-go traffic.

In order to be able to release the brake pedal,

▷ Selector lever in selector lever position R, N

engage lever in position P. The engine remains

or M/S.

off.

To continue driving depress the brake pedal.

Starting the engine

When a gear is engaged, the engine starts au-

The engine starts automatically under the fol-

tomatically.

lowing conditions:

The air flow from the air conditioner is reduced

▷ Manual transmission: clutch pedal is

when the engine is switched off.

pressed.

▷ Steptronic transmission: by releasing the

Displays in the instrument cluster

brake pedal.

The display indicates that the

After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.

Auto Start/Stop function is ready

for an Automatic engine start.

Safety mode

After the engine switches off automatically, it

will not start again automatically if any one of

The display indicates that the

the following conditions are met:

conditions for an automatic en-

▷ The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and

gine stop have not been met.

the driver's door is open.

▷ The hood was unlocked.

Some indicator lights light up for a varied

Functional limitations

length of time.

The engine is not switched off automatically in

The engine can only be started via the Start/

the following situations:

Stop button.

▷ External temperature too low.

▷ The external temperature is high and auto-

Functional limitations

matic climate control is running.

Even if driving off was not intended, the deacti-

▷ The car's interior has not yet been heated

vated engine starts up automatically in the fol-

or cooled to the required level.

lowing situations:

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▷ Excessive warming of the car's interior

Switching off the vehicle during an

when the cooling function is switched on.

automatic engine stop

▷ The steering wheel is turned.

During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle

can be switched off permanently, e.g., when

▷ Steptronic transmission: change from selec-

leaving it.

tor lever position D to R, N or M/S.

Steptronic transmission:

▷ Steptronic transmission: change from selec-

tor lever position P to R, N, D or M/S.

1. Engage selector lever position P.

▷ The vehicle begins rolling.

2. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is

▷ Fogging of the windows when the auto-

switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function is

matic climate control is switched on.

deactivated.

▷ The vehicle battery charge is very low.

3. Set the parking brake.

▷ Excessive cooling of the car's interior when

Manual transmission:

the heating is switched on.

1. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is

▷ Manual transmission: low brake vacuum

switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function is

pressure; this can occur, for example, if the

deactivated.

brake pedal is depressed a number of times

2. Shift into first gear or reverse.

in succession.

3. Set the parking brake.

Switching the system on/off

Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.

Using the button

Automatic deactivation

In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop func-

tion is deactivated automatically for safety rea-

sons, as it is detected that no driver is present.

Malfunction

The Auto Start/Stop function no longer switches

off the engine automatically. A Check Control

message is displayed. It is possible to continue

driving. Have the system checked by a dealer’s

service center or another qualified service cen-

Press button.

ter or repair shop.

▷

LED comes on: Auto Start/Stop function is

deactivated.

Parking brake

The engine is started during an automatic

engine stop.

Safety information

The engine can only be stopped or started

WARNING

via the Start/Stop button.

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move

▷

LED goes out: Auto Start/Stop function is

and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an acci-

activated.

dent. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against

rolling.

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In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

Turn signal, high beams,

against rolling away, observe the following:

headlight flasher

▷ Set the parking brake.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

Turn signal

turn the front wheels in the direction of the

curb.

Using turn signals

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel

chock.◀

Applying

The lever automatically engages after being

pulled up.

The indicator lamp lights up red. The

parking brake is set.

Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian

Press the lever past the resistance point.

models

The lever returns into its starting position after

actuation.

If for once use during driving is required, en-

To switch off manually, slightly tap the lever to

gage the parking brake slightly and hold the

the resistance point.

button down.

To prevent corrosion and one-sided brake ac-

Triple turn signal activation

tion, lightly apply the parking brake periodically

Lightly tap the lever up or down.

while coasting, if traffic conditions permit.

The turn signal flashes three times.

The brake lights will not light up if the parking

brake is set.

The function can be activated or deactivated.

On the Control Display:

Releasing

"Settings"

2. "Lighting"

3. "Triple turn signal"

Settings are stored for the driver profile cur-

rently used.

Signaling briefly

Press the lever to the resistance point and hold

it there for as long as you want the turn signal

Raise lever slightly, press the button and guide

to flash.

the lever down.

Malfunction

Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp

indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.

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Driving

High beams, headlight flasher

Switching on

Push the lever forward or pull it backward.

Tap up the lever or press it past the resistance

point.

▷ High beams, arrow 1.

▷ Normal wiper speed: tap up once.

▷ Headlight flasher, arrow 2.

The wipers switch to intermittent operation

when the vehicle is stationary.

▷ Fast wiper speed: tap up twice or tap once

Washer/wiper system

beyond the resistance point.

Wipers change to normal speed when vehi-

General information

cle comes to standstill.

Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry,

The lever automatically returns to its initial po-

as this may damage the wiper blades or cause

sition when released.

them to become worn more quickly.

Safety information

Switching off and brief wipe

WARNING

If the wipers start moving in the folded

away state, body parts can be jammed or dam-

age may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a

risk of injury or risk of property damage. Make

sure that the vehicle is switched off when the

wipers are in the folded away state and the

wipers are folded in when switching on.◀

NOTE

Press the lever down.

If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,

▷ To switch off from fast wiper speed: press

the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper

down twice.

motor can overheat when switching on. There

▷ To switch off from normal wiper speed:

is a risk of property damage. Defrost the wind-

press down once.

shield prior to switching the wipers on.◀

▷ Single wipe: press down once.

The lever automatically returns to its initial po-

sition when released.

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Interval mode or rain sensor

Setting the frequency or sensitivity of

the rain sensor

Concept

The rain sensor automatically controls the time

between wipes depending on the intensity of

the rainfall.

General information

The sensor is located on the windshield, directly

in front of the interior mirror. Without the rain

sensor, the frequency of the wiper operation is

preset.

Turn the thumbwheel to adjust the frequency

or sensitivity of the rain sensor.

Safety information

Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the rain

NOTE

sensor.

If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers

Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain

can accidentally start moving in vehicle washes.

sensor.

There is a risk of property damage. Deactivate

the rain sensor in vehicle washes.◀

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 an accident. Only use the

washer systems, if the washer fluid cannot

freeze. Use antifreeze, if needed.◀

NOTE

When the washer fluid reservoir is empty,

Press button on the wiper lever.

the wash pump cannot work as intended.

Wiping is started.

There is a risk of property damage. Do not use

the washer system when the washer fluid res-

If the vehicle is equipped with a rain sensor:

ervoir is empty.◀

LED in wiper lever lights up.

If wipers are frozen to windshield, wiper opera-

tion is deactivated.

During trip interruption with the rain sensor

switched on: if the trip is resumed within ap-

prox. 15 minutes, the rain sensor is automati-

cally activated again.

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Driving

Cleaning

Fold-away position of the wipers

Concept

The fold-out position enables the wipers to be

folded away from the windshield.

General information

Helpful when changing the wiper blades or un-

der frosty conditions, e.g.

Pull the lever.

Safety information

The system sprays washer fluid on the wind-

WARNING

shield and activates the wipers briefly.

If the wipers start moving in the folded

away state, body parts can be jammed or dam-

age may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a

Windshield washer nozzles

risk of injury or risk of property damage. Make

The windshield washer nozzles are automati-

sure that the vehicle is switched off when the

cally heated while the ignition is switched on.

wipers are in the folded away state and the

wipers are folded in when switching on.◀

Rear window wiper

Folding out the wipers

Switching on the rear window wiper

1. Switch the ignition on and off again.

2. With frosty conditions, make sure that the

blades are not frozen to the windshield

3. Press the wiper lever up beyond the point

of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 sec-

onds, until the wipers remain in a nearly

vertical position

Turn the switch from idle position 0 upward, ar-

row 1: interval mode. When reverse gear is en-

gaged, the system switches to continuous op-

eration.

Clean the rear window

In interval mode: turn the switch further, ar-

row 2. The switch automatically returns to its

4. Lift the wiper all the way off of the wind-

interval position when released.

shield.

In idle position: turn switch downward, arrow 3.

The switch automatically returns to its idle posi-

tion when released.

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Folding down the wipers

Next, fully close the lid of the washer fluid res-

ervoir.◀

After the wipers are folded back down, the

wiper system must be reactivated.

NOTE

1. Switch on the ignition.

Silicon-containing additives in the washer

2. Push wiper lever down. Wipers return to

fluid for the water-repelling effect on the win-

their resting position and are ready again

dows can lead to damage to the washing sys-

for operation.

tem. There is a risk of property damage. Do not

add silicon-containing additives to the washer

fluid.◀

Washer fluid

NOTE

Mixing different windshield washer con-

General information

centrates or antifreeze agents can damage the

All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser-

washing system. There is a risk of property

voir.

damage. Do not mix different windshield

Use a mixture of tap water, windshield washer

washer concentrates or antifreeze agents. Ob-

concentrate and, if required, antifreeze for the

serve the information and mixing ratios pro-

windshield washer system.

vided on the containers.◀

Recommended minimum fill quantity:

0.2 US gal/1 liter.

Overview

Safety information

WARNING

Some antifreeze agents can contain

harmful substances and are flammable. There

is a risk of fire and a risk of injury. Observe the

instructions on the containers. Keep antifreeze

away from ignition sources. Do not refill oper-

ating materials into different bottles. Store op-

erating materials out of reach of children.

The washer fluid reservoir is located in the en-

United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is

gine compartment.

regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual

states; do not exceed the allowable washer

Malfunction

fluid dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the

The use of undiluted windshield washer con-

usage instructions on the washer fluid con-

centrate or alcohol-based antifreeze can lead

tainer.

to incorrect readings at temperatures below

Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concentrate

+ 5 ℉/- 15 ℃.

or the equivalent is recommended.◀

WARNING

Washer fluid can ignite and catch fire on

contact with hot engine parts. There is a risk of

injury or risk of property damage. Only add

washer fluid when the engine is cooled down.

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Driving

Manual transmission

Steptronic transmission

Safety information

WARNING

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move

and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an acci-

dent. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against

rolling.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, observe the following:

▷ Set the parking brake.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

turn the front wheels in the direction of the

curb.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel

chock.◀

NOTE

Selector lever positions

When shifting to a lower gear, excessive

speeds can damage the engine. There is a risk

D Drive

of property damage. When shifting into 5th or

Selector lever position for normal vehicle oper-

6th gear, press the gearshift lever to the right.◀

ation. All gears for forward travel are activated

automatically.

Shifting

R Reverse

General information

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

The engine speed during a shifting operation is

adjusted automatically for harmonious and dy-

N Neutral

namic gear shifting.

The vehicle may roll. Use in automatic car

washes, for example.

Reverse gear

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

P Park

To overcome the resistance push the gearshift

Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The

lever dynamically to the left and engage re-

drive wheels are blocked.

verse gear with a forward shifting movement.

Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that se-

lector lever position P is set. Otherwise, the ve-

hicle may begin to move.

Kickdown

Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving

performance. Step on the accelerator pedal be-

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yond the resistance point at the full throttle po-

Sport program and manual mode M/S

sition.

Activating the sport program

Engaging selector lever positions

General information

To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you

select a gear, maintain pressure on the brake

pedal until you are ready to start.

The selector lever can only be taken out of se-

lector lever position P if the ignition is on or the

engine is running.

With the vehicle stationary, depress the brake

Press the selector lever to the left out of selec-

pedal before shifting out of selector lever posi-

tor lever position D.

tion P or N; otherwise, the shift block will not be

The engaged gear is displayed in the instru-

deactivated and the shift command will not be

ment cluster, for example, S1.

executed.

The sport program of the transmission is acti-

vated.

Releasing the selector lever lock

A lock prevents the inadvertent switching to se-

lector lever position P or R or the inadvertent

Activating the M/S manual mode

change from selector lever position P.

1. Press the selector lever to the left out of se-

lector lever position D.

2. Push the selector lever forward or back-

ward.

Manual mode M/S becomes active and the gear

is changed.

The engaged gear is displayed in the instru-

ment cluster, for example, M1.

If the situation requires, the Steptronic trans-

mission continues to shift automatically.

To release the lock: with the brake pedal de-

Example: once maximum engine speed is at-

pressed, press the button on the front of the

tained, M/S manual mode is automatically up-

selector lever, see arrow.

shifted as needed.

Switching to manual mode

▷ To shift down: press the selector lever for-

ward.

▷ To shift up: pull the selector lever rear-

wards.

Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine

and road speeds, for example downshifting is

not possible if the engine speed is too high.

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The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in-

▷ Shift down: briefly pull left shift paddle.

strument cluster, followed by the currently se-

▷ The lowest possible gear can be selected by

lected gear.

pulling and holding the left shift paddles.

Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine

Manual mode M/S: prevent automatic

and road speeds, for example downshifting is

upshifting

not possible if the engine speed is too high.

Once a particular engine speed is attained, M/S

The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in-

manual mode is automatically upshifted as

strument cluster, followed by the current gear.

needed.

If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are

For vehicles with Steptronic Sport transmission,

used to shift gears in automatic mode, the

automatic shift operations are not performed if

transmission switches to manual mode tempo-

one of the following conditions is met:

rarily in selector lever position D and perma-

▷ DSC is deactivated.

nently in selector lever position S.

▷ TRACTION is activated.

In selector lever position D, after conservative

In addition, there is no downshifting for kick-

driving for a certain amount of time in manual

down.

mode or if there has been no acceleration or

shifting of the shift paddles within a certain

With the respective transmission version, the

amount of time, the transmission switches back

lowest possible gear can be selected by simul-

to automatic mode.

taneously operating the kickdown and the left

shift paddles. This is not possible, when switch-

It is possible to switch from manual mode into

ing briefly via the shift paddles from selector

the automatic mode at any time:

lever position D to manual mode M/S.

▷ Pull and hold right shift paddle.

Ending the sport program/manual

▷ In addition to the briefly pulled right shift

mode

paddle, briefly pull the left shift paddle.

Push the selector lever to the right.

D is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Displays in the instrument cluster

Shift paddles for Steptronic Sport

The selector lever position is dis-

transmission

played, for example: P.

Manually release the transmission lock

Should the selector lever be blocked in selector

lever position P despite the ignition being

switched on, the brake being depressed and

the button on the selector lever being pressed,

the transmission lock can be canceled man-

The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow

ually:

you to shift gears quickly while keeping both

hands on the steering wheel.

▷ Shift up: briefly pull right shift paddle.

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Before unlocking the transmission lock man-

Steptronic Sport transmission: Launch

ually, engage the parking brake forcefully to

Control

prevent the vehicle from rolling away.

Concept

Loosen the selector lever sleeve together

Launch Control enables optimum acceleration

with the lower retaining ring and, if re-

on surfaces with good traction.

quired, the MINI Driving Modes switch from

the center console. To do so, pull the re-

taining ring and, if required, the MINI Driv-

General information

ing Modes switch upward at the rear edge.

The use of Launch Control causes premature

component wear since this function represents

a very heavy load for the vehicle.

Do not use Launch Control during the break-in,

refer to page 164, period.

To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again

as soon as possible.

An experienced driver may be able to achieve

better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode, re-

fer to page 120.

Lift the sleeve. Unplug the cable connector,

if needed.

Requirements

Using the screwdriver from the onboard ve-

Launch Control is available when the engine is

hicle tool kit, refer to page 215, press the

warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving

yellow release lever downward, see arrow.

of at least 6 miles/10 km.

To start with Launch Control do not steer the

steering wheel.

Start with launch control

While the engine is running:

Press button and select SPORT with

the MINI Driving Modes switch, refer to

page 122.

Move the selector lever slightly toward the

The instrument cluster displays TRACTION

rear; to do this press the button on the

in combination with SPORT. The DSC OFF

front of the selector lever.

indicator lamp lights up.

Release the release lever.

2. Engage selector lever position S.

Bring the selector lever into the desired po-

3. With the left foot, forcefully press down on

sition.

the brake.

4. Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the

resistance point at the full throttle position,

kickdown.

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Displays

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Displays

necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due

Vehicle features and op-

to the selected options or country versions. This

tions

also applies to safety-related functions and sys-

tems. When using these functions and systems,

This chapter describes all standard, country-

the applicable country provisions must be ob-

specific and optional features offered with the

served.

series. It also describes features that are not

Instrument cluster

Overview, instrument cluster

Tachometer

Fuel gauge

Indicator/warning lights

Display/reset miles

Speedometer

Electronic displays

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Displays

Electronic displays

Driver assistance systems

Onboard computer

Messages, e.g., Check Control

Selector lever position

Time

Gear shift indicator

External temperature

MINI Driving Modes switch status

122

Selection lists

Status

Total miles/trip odometer

Red lights

Check Control

Safety belt reminder

Concept

The Check Control system monitors functions in

Indicator lamp flashes or illuminates:

the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in

safety belt on the driver or front pas-

the monitored systems.

senger side is not buckled. The safety

belt reminder can also be activated if objects

Indicator/warning lights

are placed on the front passenger seat.

Make sure that the safety belts are positioned

General information

correctly.

The indicator and warning lights can light up in

a variety of combinations and colors.

Airbag system

Several of the lights are checked for proper

Airbag system and belt tensioner are

functioning and light up temporarily when the

not working.

engine is started or the ignition is switched on.

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Have the vehicle checked immediately by a

Indicator lamp flashes: the conditions are not

dealer’s service center or another qualified

adequate for the system to work.

service center or repair shop.

The system was deactivated but applies the

brakes until you actively resume control by

Parking brake, brake system

pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator

pedal.

The parking brake is set.

For additional information, refer to Re-

Yellow lights

lease parking brake, refer to page 69.

Anti-lock Braking System ABS

Braking force boost may not be work-

Approach control warning

ing. Avoid sudden braking. Stop cau-

tiously. Take the longer braking dis-

Indicator lamp illuminates: advance

tance into account.

warning is issued, e.g., when there is

the impending danger of a collision or

Have the system immediately checked

the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small.

by a dealer’s service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

Increase distance.

Indicator lamp flashes: acute warning of the

imminent danger of a collision when the vehi-

DSC Dynamic Stability Control

cle approaches another vehicle at a relatively

The indicator lamp flashes: DSC controls

high differential speed.

the drive and braking forces. The vehi-

Intervention by braking or make an evasive

cle is stabilized. Reduce speed and

maneuver.

adapt driving style to the driving circumstances.

The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has malfunc-

Pedestrian warning

tioned.

Have the system checked by a dealer’s service

If a collision with a person detected in

center or another qualified service center or re-

this way is imminent, the symbol lights

pair shop.

up and a signal sounds.

For additional information, refer to Dynamic

Stability Control DSC, refer to page 120.

Orange lights

Active Cruise Control

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated

or DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated

The number bars shows the selected

distance from the vehicle driving ahead.

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deacti-

vated or DTC Dynamic Traction Control

For more information, see Camera-

is activated.

based cruise control, refer to page 124.

For additional information, refer to Dynamic

Stability Control DSC, refer to page 120, and

Vehicle detection, Active Cruise Control

Dynamic Traction Control DTC, refer to

Indicator lamp illuminates: a vehicle has

page 121.

been detected ahead of you.

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Flat Tire Monitor FTM

Engine functions

The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss of

Engine function impaired.

tire inflation pressure in a tire.

Have the vehicle checked by a dealer’s

Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.

service center or another qualified serv-

Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.

ice center or repair shop.

For additional information, refer to Flat Tire

For additional information, refer to On-board

Monitor, refer to page 110.

Diagnostics socket, refer to page 214.

Tire Pressure Monitor TPM

Rear fog lamp

The indicator lamp illuminates.

Rear fog lights are activated.

The Tire Pressure Monitor signals a low

For additional information, refer to Rear

tire inflation pressure or a flat tire.

fog lights, refer to page 101.

Observe the information in the Check Control

message.

Green lights

The indicator lamp flashes and then illuminates

continuously.

Turn signal

No flat tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can

Turn signal switched on.

be detected.

Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator

▷ Interference caused by systems or devices

lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb

with the same radio frequency: after leav-

has failed.

ing the area of the interference, the system

For additional information, refer to Turn signal,

automatically becomes active again.

refer to page 69.

▷ TPM was unable to complete the reset. Re-

set the system again.

Parking lights, headlight control

▷ A wheel without TPM electronics is

Parking lights or headlights are acti-

mounted: have it checked by a dealer’s

vated.

service center or another qualified service

center or repair shop as needed.

For additional information, refer to

Parking lights/low beams, headlight control, re-

▷ Malfunction: have the system checked by a

fer to page 98.

dealer’s service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

For additional information, refer to Tire Pres-

Front fog lights

sure Monitor, refer to page 106.

Front fog lights are activated.

For additional information, refer to

Steering system

Front fog lights, refer to page 101.

Steering system in some cases not

working.

High-beam Assistant

Have the steering system checked by a

High-beam Assistant is switched on.

dealer’s service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

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High beams are activated and off automatically

▷

"Service request"

as a function of the traffic situation.

Contact a dealer’s service center or another

For additional information, refer to High-beam

qualified service center or repair shop.

Assistant, refer to page 100.

▷

"Roadside Assistance"

Contact Roadside Assistance.

Cruise control

Hiding Check Control messages

The system is switched on. It maintains

the speed that was set using the control

elements on the steering wheel.

Blue lights

High beams

High beams are activated.

For additional information, refer to High

beams, refer to page 70.

Press and hold button on turn signal lever.

▷ Some Check Control messages are dis-

General lamps

played continuously and are not cleared

At least one Check Control message is

until the malfunction is eliminated. If sev-

displayed or is stored.

eral malfunctions occur at once, the mes-

sages are displayed consecutively.

These messages can be faded for approx.

Text messages

8 seconds. After this time, they are dis-

Text messages in combination with a symbol in

played again automatically.

the instrument cluster explain a Check Control

message and the meaning of the indicator and

▷ Other Check Control messages are faded

warning lights.

automatically after approx. 20 seconds.

They are stored and can be displayed again

later.

Supplementary text messages

Additional information, such as on the cause of

Displaying stored Check Control

an error or the required action, can be called up

messages

via Check Control.

On the Control Display:

With urgent messages the added text will be

automatically displayed on the Control Display.

"Vehicle info"

2. "Vehicle status"

Symbols

"Check Control"

Within the supplementary text, the following

4. Select the text message.

functions can be selected independent of the

check control message.

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Display additional information about

the Check Control message in the

Integrated Owner's Manual.

MINI 3 door (2016 year). Manual - part 4