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Driving
CONTROLS
Safety information
Folding down the wipers
WARNING
After the wipers are folded back down, the
wiper system must be reactivated.
If the wipers start moving in the folded
away state, body parts can be jammed or dam-
1. Fold the wipers back down onto the wind-
age may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a
shield.
risk of injury or risk of damage to property.
2. Switch on the ignition.
Make sure that the vehicle is switched off when
3. Push wiper lever down. Wipers return to
the wipers are in the folded away state and the
their resting position and are ready again
wipers are folded in when switching on.
for operation.
NOTE
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,
the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper
Canada: wiper system
motor can overheat when switching on. There
is a risk of damage to property. Defrost the
General information
windshield prior to switching the wipers on.
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry,
as this may damage the wiper blades or cause
Folding away the wipers
them to become worn more quickly.
1. Switch the ignition on and off again.
Safety information
2. Press and hold the wiper level down, until
the wipers stop in a close to vertical posi-
WARNING
tion.
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 damage to property.
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
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,
the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper
3. Fold the wipers all the way away from the
motor can overheat when switching on. There
windshield.
is a risk of damage to property. Defrost the
windshield prior to switching the wipers on.
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Switching on
Interval mode or 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
Tap up the lever or press it past the resistance
preset.
point.
Normal wiper speed: tap up once.
Safety information
Fast wiper speed: tap up twice or tap once
NOTE
beyond the resistance point.
If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers
The lever automatically returns to its initial po-
can accidentally start moving in vehicle washes.
sition when released.
There is a risk of damage to property. Deacti-
vate the rain sensor in vehicle washes.
Switching off and brief wipe
Activating/deactivating
Press the lever down.
To switch off from fast wiper speed: press
Press the button on the wiper lever.
down twice.
Wiping is started.
To switch off from normal wiper speed:
press down once.
The LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.
Brief wipe: press down once.
If wipers are frozen to windshield, wiper opera-
tion is deactivated.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po-
sition when released.
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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Setting the frequency or sensitivity of
Cleaning the windshield
the rain sensor
Pull the lever.
Turn the thumbwheel to adjust the frequency
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind-
or sensitivity of the rain sensor.
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
Windshield washer nozzles
Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain
The washer jets are automatically heated
sensor.
whenever the ignition is switched on.
Windshield washer system
Rear window wiper
Safety information
Overview
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,
the wash pump cannot work as intended.
There is a risk of damage to property. Do not
Switching on the rear window wiper
use the washer system when the washer fluid
Turn the outer switch upward.
reservoir is empty.
Resting position of the wiper, position 0.
Intermittent mode, arrow 1. When reverse
gear is engaged, the system switches to
continuous operation.
Clean the rear window
Turn the outer switch in the desired direction.
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In resting position: turn the switch down-
onds, until the wipers remain in a nearly
ward, arrow 3. The switch automatically re-
vertical position
turns to its resting position when released.
In intermittent mode: turn the switch fur-
ther, arrow 2. The switch automatically re-
turns to its intermittent position when re-
leased.
Fold-away position of the wipers
Concept
The fold-out position enables the wipers to be
3.
Fold the wipers all the way away from the
folded away from the windshield.
windshield.
General information
Helpful when changing the wiper blades or un-
der frosty conditions, for instance.
Safety information
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 damage to property.
Folding down the wipers
Make sure that the vehicle is switched off when
After the wipers are folded back down, the
the wipers are in the folded away state and the
wiper system must be reactivated.
wipers are folded in when switching on.
1. Fold the wipers back down onto the wind-
NOTE
shield.
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,
2. Switch on the ignition.
the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper
3. Push wiper lever down. Wipers return to
motor can overheat when switching on. There
their resting position and are ready again
is a risk of damage to property. Defrost the
for operation.
windshield prior to switching the wipers on.
Folding away the wipers
Washer fluid
1. Switch the ignition on and off again.
General information
2. Press the wiper lever up beyond the point
of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 sec-
All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser-
voir.
Use a mixture of tap water and windshield
washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield
washer concentrate containing antifreeze can
be used.
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Recommended minimum fill quantity:
Overview
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Safety information
WARNING
Some antifreeze agents can contain
harmful substances and are flammable. There
is a risk of fire and a risk of injury. Follow the in-
structions on the containers. Keep antifreeze
away from ignition sources. Do not refill oper-
ating materials into different bottles. Store op-
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the en-
erating materials out of reach of children.
gine compartment.
United States: the washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual
Malfunction
states; do not exceed the allowable washer
The use of undiluted windshield washer con-
fluid dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the
centrate or alcohol-based antifreeze can lead
usage instructions on the washer fluid con-
to incorrect readings at temperatures below
tainer.
+5 ℉/-15 ℃.
Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concentrate
or the equivalent is recommended.
Manual transmission
WARNING
Washer fluid can ignite and catch fire on
Safety information
contact with hot engine parts. There is a risk of
WARNING
injury or risk of damage to property. Only add
washer fluid when the engine is cooled down.
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
Next, fully close the lid of the washer fluid res-
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an acci-
ervoir.
dent. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against
rolling.
NOTE
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
Silicon-containing additives in the washer
against rolling away, follow the following:
fluid for the water-repelling effect on the win-
Set the parking brake.
dows can lead to damage to the washing sys-
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
tem. There is a risk of damage to property. Do
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
not add silicon-containing additives to the
curb.
washer fluid.
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
NOTE
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a
Mixing different windshield washer con-
wheel chock.
centrates or antifreeze can damage the wash-
NOTE
ing system. There is a risk of damage to prop-
When shifting to a lower gear, excessive
erty. Do not mix different windshield washer
speeds can damage the engine. There is a risk
concentrates or antifreeze. Follow the informa-
of damage to property. When shifting into 5th
tion and mixing ratios provided on the contain-
ers.
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or 6th gear, press the gearshift lever to the
Steptronic transmission
right.
Concept
Schematic diagram
The Steptronic transmission combines the func-
tions of an automatic transmission with the
possibility of manual shifting, if needed.
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.
1 - 6: forward gears
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
R: reverse
against rolling away, follow the following:
Set the parking brake.
Shifting
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
General information
curb.
Depending on the engine installation, the en-
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
gine speed during a shifting operation is ad-
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a
justed automatically as required for harmo-
wheel chock.
nious and dynamic gear shifting.
Selector lever version
Reverse gear
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
General information
To overcome the resistance push the gearshift
Depending on the vehicle equipment, a trans-
lever dynamically to the left and engage re-
mission with either a latching selector lever or a
verse gear with a forward shifting movement.
tap-operated selector lever is installed.
Rolling or pushing the vehicle
Transmission with a latching selector
In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without
lever
its own power, for instance in a vehicle wash, or
be pushed.
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Press on the clutch pedal and shift out of a
forward gear or reverse.
3. Release the parking brake.
The selector lever positions P, R, N, and D are
selected by moving the selector lever into the
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respective selector lever position. The selector
Functional requirements
lever engages in the selector lever positions.
The selector lever can only be taken out of se-
lector lever position P if the ignition is on or the
engine is running.
Selector lever positions
Drive mode D
Engaging selector lever position D, N, R,
or P
Selector lever position for normal vehicle oper-
ation. All gears for forward travel are activated
With the vehicle stationary, depress the brake
automatically.
pedal before shifting out of selector lever posi-
tion P or N; otherwise, the shift block will not be
deactivated and the shift command will not be
Reverse R
executed.
Engage selector lever position R only when the
vehicle is stationary.
A selector lever lock prevents the following
faulty operation:
Neutral N
Unintentional shifting into selector lever
The vehicle may be pushed or roll without en-
position P or R.
gine power in selector lever position N, for in-
Unintentional shifting from selector lever
stance in vehicle washes, refer to page 102.
position P into another selector lever posi-
tion.
Parking position P
1.
To release the selector lever lock: with the
brake pedal depressed, press the button on
General information
the front of the selector lever.
Selector lever position, for instance for parking
the vehicle.
The transmission blocks the drive wheels in se-
lector lever position P.
Engage selector lever position P only when the
vehicle is stationary.
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that se-
lector lever position P is set. Otherwise, the ve-
hicle may begin to move.
2.
Move the selector lever into the desired po-
Engaging selector lever positions: with
sition.
a latching selector lever
General information
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you
select a drive mode, maintain pressure on the
brake pedal until you are ready to start.
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Rolling or pushing the vehicle
Activating the sport program
General information
In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without
its own power for a short distance, for instance
in a vehicle wash, or be pushed.
Engaging selector lever position N: with
a latching selector lever
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. If necessary, release the parking brake.
Press the selector lever to the left out of selec-
tor lever position D.
3. Depress the brake pedal.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instru-
4. Touch the selector lever lock and engage
ment cluster, for instance S1.
selector lever position N.
The sport program of the transmission is acti-
5. Release brake.
vated.
The vehicle may roll.
If there is a malfunction, you may not be able
Ending the Sport program
to change the selector lever position.
Push the selector lever to the right.
Manually unlock the transmission lock, if
needed, refer to page 104.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Kickdown
Manual mode M/S
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving
Concept
performance. Step on the accelerator pedal be-
yond the resistance point at the full throttle po-
Manual gear-shifting is possible in manual
sition.
mode.
Sport program M/S
Activating manual mode
1. Press the selector lever to the left out of se-
Concept
lector lever position D, arrow 1.
The shifting points and shifting times in the
Sport program are designed for a sportier driv-
ing style. The transmission, for instance shifts
up later and the shifting times are shorter.
2. Push the selector lever forward or pull it
backward, arrows 2.
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Manual mode M/S becomes active and the gear
Shift paddles for Steptronic Sport
is changed.
transmission
The engaged gear is displayed in the instru-
ment cluster, for instance M1.
Concept
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow
Shifting
you to shift gears quickly while keeping both
hands on the steering wheel.
To shift down: press the selector lever for-
ward.
General information
To shift up: pull the selector lever rear-
wards.
Shifting
The Steptronic transmission continues shifting
Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine
automatically in certain situations, for instance
and road speeds, for instance downshifting is
when certain engine speed limits are reached.
not possible if the engine speed is too high.
Avoiding automatic upshifting
Short-term manual mode
Once a particular engine speed is attained, M/S
In selector lever position D, actuating a shift
manual mode is automatically upshifted as
paddle switches into manual mode temporarily.
needed.
After conservative driving in manual mode
MINI John Cooper Works: once particular en-
without acceleration or shifting via the shift
gine speeds are attained, upshifting is not auto-
paddles for a certain amount of time, the trans-
matically performed in M/S manual mode.
mission switches back to automatic mode.
For vehicles with Steptronic Sport transmission,
It is possible to switch into automatic mode as
automatic shift operations are not performed if
follows:
one of the following conditions is met:
Pull and hold right shift paddle.
DSC is deactivated.
In addition to the briefly pulled right shift
TRACTION is activated.
paddle, briefly pull the left shift paddle.
In addition, there is no downshifting for kick-
down.
Continuous manual mode
With the appropriate transmission version, the
In selector lever position S, actuating a shift
lowest possible gear can be selected by simul-
paddle switches into manual mode perma-
taneously activating kickdown and operating
nently.
the left shift paddles. This is not possible by
switching briefly via the shift paddles from se-
lector lever position D to manual mode M/S.
Ending the manual mode
Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
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Shifting
ter console. To do so, pull the retaining ring
upward at the rear edge.
To shift up: briefly pull right shift paddle.
2. Lift the sleeve. Unplug the cable connector,
To shift down: briefly pull left shift paddle.
if needed.
The lowest possible gear can be selected by
3. Using the screwdriver from the onboard ve-
pulling and holding the left shift paddle.
hicle tool kit, refer to page 245, press the
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in-
yellow release lever downward, see arrow.
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
Displays in the instrument cluster
The selector lever position is dis-
played, for example P.
Releasing the transmission lock
manually: with a latching selector lever
4. Press the button on the front of the selector
If the selector lever is locked in selector lever
lever and move the selector lever back
position P despite the ignition being switched
slightly.
on, the brake pedal being depressed and the
Release the release lever.
button on the selector lever being pressed, the
5. Bring the selector lever into the desired po-
transmission lock can be unlocked manually:
sition.
Before unlocking the transmission lock man-
For additional information, see the chapter on
ually, set the parking brake to prevent the vehi-
tow-starting and towing.
cle from rolling away.
1. Loosen the selector lever sleeve, together
Steptronic Sport transmission: Launch
with the lower retaining ring, from the cen-
Control
Concept
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration
on surfaces with good traction under dry sur-
rounding conditions.
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General information
Repeated use during a trip
The use of Launch Control causes premature
After Launch Control has been used, the trans-
component wear since this function represents
mission must cool down for approx. 5 minutes
a very heavy load for the vehicle.
before Launch Control can be used again.
Do not use Launch Control during the break-in,
refer to page 198, period.
After using Launch Control
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC Dy-
To start with Launch Control do not steer the
namic Stability Control again.
steering wheel.
System limits
Functional requirements
An experienced driver may be able to achieve
Launch Control is available as soon as the en-
better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.
gine and transmission are at operating temper-
ature.
The engine is at operating temperature after an
uninterrupted trip of at least 6 miles/10 km.
Depending on the external temperature and
driving style, the transmission requires an unin-
terrupted trip of up to 30 miles/50 km in order
to reach the operating temperature required
for Launch Control.
Start with launch control
While the engine is running:
1.
Press button and select SPORT with
the MINI Driving Modes switch.
The instrument cluster displays TRACTION
in combination with SPORT. The DSC OFF
indicator light lights up.
2. Engage selector lever position S.
3. With the left foot, forcefully press down on
the brake.
4. Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the
resistance point at the full throttle position,
kickdown.
A flag symbol is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
5. The starting engine speed adjusts. Within
3 seconds, release the brake.
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Displays
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 laws and regulations must be
specific and optional features offered with the
observed.
series. It also describes features that are not
Instrument cluster
Overview
1
Tachometer
111
4
Fuel gauge
111
2
Indicator/warning lights
5
Display/reset miles
111
3
Speedometer
6
Electronic displays
107
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Electronic displays
1
Driver assistance systems
Total miles/trip odometer
111
Messages, for instance Check Control
Onboard Computer
115
Time
112
2
Selector lever position
100
External temperature
111
Gear shift indicator
113
Selection lists
115
3
MINI Driving Modes switch status
151
Indicator/warning lights
Check Control
General information
Concept
The indicator/warning lights can light up in a
The Check Control system monitors functions in
variety of combinations and colors.
the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in
the monitored systems.
Several of the lights are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the
General information
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
A Check Control message is displayed as a com-
Red lights
bination of indicator or warning lights and SMS
text messages in the instrument cluster and in
Safety belt reminder
the Head-up Display.
In addition, an acoustic signal may be output
Indicator light flashes or is illuminated:
and a SMS text message may appear on the
safety belt on the driver or passenger
Control Display.
side is not buckled. The safety belt re-
minder can also be activated if objects are
placed on the front passenger seat.
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Displays
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned
Orange lights
correctly.
Active Cruise Control
Airbag system
The number bars shows the selected
distance from the vehicle driving ahead.
Airbag system and belt tensioner are
not working.
Camera-based cruise control, refer to
page 154.
Have the vehicle checked immediately
by a dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Vehicle detection, Active Cruise Control
Indicator light illuminates: a vehicle has
Parking brake
been detected ahead of you.
The parking brake is set.
Indicator light flashes: the conditions
are not adequate for the system to work.
Release the parking brake, refer to
page 91.
The system was deactivated but applies the
brakes until you actively resume control by
pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator
Brake system
pedal.
Braking system impaired. Continue to
drive moderately.
Yellow lights
Have the vehicle checked immediately
by a dealer’s service center or another
Anti-lock Braking System ABS
qualified service center or repair shop.
Braking force boost may not be work-
ing. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the lon-
Approach control warning
ger braking distance into account.
Indicator light illuminates: advance
Have the system immediately checked
warning is issued, for example when
by a dealer’s service center or another
there is the impending danger of a colli-
qualified service center or repair shop.
sion or the distance to the vehicle ahead is too
small.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
Increase distance.
The indicator light flashes: DSC controls
Indicator light flashes: acute warning of the im-
the drive and braking forces. The vehi-
minent danger of a collision when the vehicle
cle is stabilized. Reduce speed and
approaches another vehicle at a relatively high
modify your driving style to the driving circum-
differential speed.
stances.
Intervention by braking or make an evasive
The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfunc-
maneuver.
tioned.
Have the system checked by a dealer’s service
Person warning
center or another qualified service center or re-
pair shop.
If a collision with a person detected in
this way is imminent, the symbol lights
DSC, refer to page 149.
up and a signal sounds.
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DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated
Have the system checked by a dealer’s service
or DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated
center or another qualified service center or re-
pair shop.
DSC is deactivated or DTC is activated.
DSC, refer to page 149, and DTC, refer
Emissions
to page 150.
The warning light lights up:
Flat Tire Monitor FTM
Emissions are deteriorating. Have
the vehicle checked as soon as pos-
The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss of
sible.
tire inflation pressure in a tire.
The warning light flashes under certain cir-
Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
cumstances:
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
This indicates that there is excessive misfir-
Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 138.
ing in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the sys-
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
tem checked immediately; otherwise, seri-
The indicator light lights up: the Tire
ous engine misfiring within a brief period
Pressure Monitor reports a low tire in-
can seriously damage emission control
flation pressure or a flat tire. Follow the
components, in particular the catalytic con-
information in the Check Control message.
verter.
The indicator light flashes and then continu-
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis, refer to
ously lights up: no flat tire or loss of tire infla-
page 244.
tion pressure can be detected.
Interference caused by systems or devices
Rear fog light
with the same radio frequency: after leav-
Rear fog light is switched on.
ing the area of the interference, the system
automatically becomes active again.
Rear fog light, refer to page 127.
TPM was unable to complete the reset. Re-
set the system again.
Green lights
A wheel without TPM wheel electronics is
Turn signal
mounted: have it checked by a dealer’s
service center or another qualified service
Turn signal switched on.
center or repair shop as needed.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
Malfunction: have the system checked by a
light indicates that a turn signal bulb
dealer’s service center or another qualified
has failed.
service center or repair shop.
Turn signal, refer to page 91.
Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 133.
Parking lights, headlight
Steering system
Parking lights or headlights are
Steering system in some cases not
switched on.
working.
Parking lights/low beams, headlight
control, refer to page 124.
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Displays
Front fog lights
The messages can be hidden for approx. 8 sec-
onds. After this time, they are displayed again
Front fog lights are switched on.
automatically.
Front fog lights, refer to page 127.
Temporary display
High-beam Assistant
Some Check Control messages are hidden auto-
matically after approx. 20 seconds. The Check
High-beam Assistant is switched on.
Control messages are stored and can be dis-
High beams are switched on and off au-
played again later.
tomatically depending on the traffic sit-
uation.
Displaying stored Check Control
High-beam Assistant, refer to page 126.
messages
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
Cruise control
1.
"My MINI"
The system is switched on. It maintains
2. "Vehicle status"
the speed that was set using the control
3.
"Check Control"
elements on the steering wheel.
4. Select the SMS text message.
Blue lights
Display
High beams
Check Control
High beams are switched on.
At least one Check Control message is
High beams, refer to page 92.
displayed or is stored.
Hiding Check Control messages
SMS text messages
SMS text messages in combination with a sym-
bol in the instrument cluster explain a Check
Control message and the meaning of the indi-
cator/warning lights.
Supplementary SMS text messages
Additional information, such as on the cause of
an error or the required action, can be called up
via Check Control.
Press and hold button on signal lever.
With urgent messages the added text will be
automatically displayed on the Control Display.
Continuous display
Further help
Some Check Control messages are displayed
Depending on the Check Control message, fur-
continuously and are not cleared until the mal-
ther help can be selected.
function is eliminated. If several malfunctions
occur at once, the messages are displayed con-
secutively.
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Via the Central Information Display (CID):
Odometer and trip odom-
1.
"My MINI"
eter
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Check Control"
Concept
The total number of kilometers driven and the
4. Select the desired text message.
number of kilometers driven since the last reset
5. Select the desired setting.
are displayed in the instrument cluster.
"Owner's Manual"
Display additional information about
Reset the trip odometer
the Check Control message in the
Press the button.
Integrated Owner's Manual.
The odometer is displayed
"Service request"
when the ignition is switched
Contact a dealer’s service center or an-
off.
other qualified service center or repair
When the ignition is switched
shop.
on, the trip odometer is re-
"MINI Roadside Assistance"
set.
Contact Roadside Assistance.
Messages after trip completion
External temperature
Special messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after the ignition is switched
General information
off.
If the indicator drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃, a signal
sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Fuel gauge
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
The arrow beside the fuel pump
symbol shows which side of the
Safety information
vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
WARNING
Vehicle tilt position may cause
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃
the display to vary.
there can be a risk of icy roads, for instance on
Information on refueling, refer to page 210.
bridges or shady sections of road. There is a risk
of an accident. Modify your driving style to the
The yellow indicator light illuminates,
weather conditions at low temperatures.
once the fuel reserve is reached.
Display
The external temperature is dis-
Tachometer
played in the instrument cluster.
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is reduced to
protect the engine.
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