MINI Convertible (2018 year). Manual

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WARNING

Front seat heating

Unexpected movements of the backrest

while driving may occur due to an unlocked

Overview

backrest. Vehicle control could be lost. There is

a risk of injury. Fold back and lock the backrests

before driving.◀

Folding down the backrest

1. Pull lever up to the stop.

Seat heating

Switching on

Press button once for each tempera-

ture level.

2. Fold backrest forward.

The maximum temperature is reached when

3. Push the seat forward.

three LEDs are lit.

If the trip is continued within approx. 15 mi-

Original position

nutes after a stop, seat heating is activated au-

The driver's seat features a mechanical mem-

tomatically with the temperature selected last.

ory function for forward/back and backrest ad-

When GREEN Mode is activated, refer to

justment.

page 190, the heater output is reduced.

1. Push the seat back into the original posi-

tion.

Switching off

2. Fold back the backrest to lock the seat.

Press and hold the button, until the

If the backrest is folded back when the seat is

LEDs go out.

not yet in the original position, the seat en-

gages in the current position. In this case, man-

ually adjust longitudinal direction, refer to

Safety belts

page 60.

Number of safety belts and safety belt

buckles

The vehicle is fitted with four safety belts to en-

sure occupant safety. However, they can only

offer protection when adjusted correctly.

General information

Always make sure that safety belts are being

worn by all occupants before driving off. Al-

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though airbags enhance safety by providing

Have the safety belts checked after an accident

added protection, they are not a substitute for

at the dealer’s service center or another quali-

safety belts.

fied service center or repair shop.◀

The upper shoulder strap's anchorage point will

be correct for adult seat occupants of every

Correct use of safety belts

build if the seat is correctly adjusted.

▷ Wear the safety belt twist-free and tight to

your body over your lap and shoulders.

Safety information

▷ Wear the safety belt deep on your hips over

WARNING

your lap. The safety belt may not press on

Use of a safety belt to buckle more than

your stomach.

one person will potentially defeat the ability of

▷ Do not rub the safety belt against sharp

the safety belt to serve its protective func-

edges, or guide it or jam it in across hard or

tion.There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.

fragile objects.

Do not allow more than one person to wear a

▷ Avoid thick clothing.

single safety belt. Infants and children are not

▷ Re-tighten the safety belt frequently up-

allowed on an occupant's lap, but must be

ward around your upper body.

transported and secured in designated child re-

straint systems.◀

Buckling the safety belt

WARNING

1. Slowly guide the safety belt out of the

The efficacy of safety gear, including

holder when fastening it.

safety belts, can be limited or lost when safety

2. Insert the tongue plate into the safety belt

belts are fastened incorrectly. An incorrectly

buckle. The safety belt buckle must engage

fastened safety belt can cause additional inju-

audibly.

ries, for instance in the event of an accident or

during braking and evasive maneuvers. There is

a risk of injuries or danger to life. Make sure

that all occupants are wearing safety belts cor-

rectly.◀

WARNING

The efficacy of safety gear, including

safety belts, may not be fully functional or fail in

the following situations:

▷ The safety belts or safety belt buckles are

Unbuckling the safety belt

damaged, soiled, or changed in any other

1. Hold the safety belt firmly.

way.

2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.

▷ Belt tensioners or belt retractors were

modified.

3. Guide the safety belt back into its roll-up

mechanism.

Safety belts can be imperceptibly damaged in

the event of an accident. There is a risk of inju-

ries or danger to life. Do not modify safety

belts, safety belt buckles, belt tensioners, belt

retractors or belt anchors and keep them clean.

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Rear belt guide

WARNING

Body parts can be jammed when moving

the head restraint. There is a risk of injury.

Make sure that the area of movement is clear

when moving the head restraint.◀

WARNING

Objects on the head restraint reduce the

protective effect in the head and neck area.

There is a risk of injury.

▷ Do not use seat or head restraint covers.

When fastening the safety belts on the rear

seats, make sure that the belt guide loop is

▷ Do not hang objects, for instance clothes

closed.

hangers, directly on the head restraint.

▷ Only use accessories that have been deter-

mined to be safe for attachment to a head

Safety belt reminder for driver's seat

restraint.

and front passenger seat

▷ Do not use any accessories, for instance pil-

Display in the instrument cluster

lows, while driving.◀

The indicator light lights up and a signal

Adjusting the height: John Cooper

sounds. Make sure that the safety belts

Works sport seat

are positioned correctly. The safety belt

reminder can also be activated if objects are

The height of the head restraints cannot be ad-

placed on the front passenger seat.

justed.

Adjusting the height

Front head restraints

Safety information

WARNING

A missing protective effect due to re-

moved or not correctly adjusted head restraints

can cause injuries in the head and neck area.

There is a risk of injury.

▷ Before driving, install the removed head re-

▷ To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and

straints on the occupied seats.

push the head restraint down.

▷ Adjust the head restraint so its center sup-

▷ To raise: push the head restraint up.

ports the back of the head at as close to

After setting the height, move the head re-

eye level as possible.

straint up or down slightly, making sure it en-

▷ Adjust the distance so that the head re-

gages properly.

straint is as close as possible to the back of

the head. Adjust the distance via the back-

rest tilt as needed.◀

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Removing: John Cooper Works sport

▷ Adjust the distance so that the head re-

seat

straint is as close as possible to the back of

the head. Adjust the distance via the back-

The head restraints cannot be removed.

rest tilt as needed.◀

Removing

WARNING

Only remove the head restraint if no one will be

Body parts can be jammed when moving

sitting in the seat in question.

the head restraint. There is a risk of injury.

Make sure that the area of movement is clear

when moving the head restraint.◀

WARNING

Objects on the head restraint reduce the

protective effect in the head and neck area.

There is a risk of injury.

▷ Do not use seat or head restraint covers.

▷ Do not hang objects, for instance clothes

1. Fold the seat backrest forward if needed.

hangers, directly on the head restraint.

2. Pull head restraint up as far as possible.

▷ Only use accessories that have been deter-

mined to be safe for attachment to a head

3. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the

restraint.

head restraint out completely.

▷ Do not use any accessories, for instance pil-

Installing

lows, while driving.◀

Proceed in the reverse order to install the head

Adjusting the height

restraint.

Rear head restraints

Safety information

WARNING

A missing protective effect due to re-

moved or not correctly adjusted head restraints

can cause injuries in the head and neck area.

▷ To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and

There is a risk of injury.

push the head restraint down.

▷ Before driving, install the removed head re-

▷ To raise: push the head restraint up.

straints on the occupied seats.

After setting the height, move the head re-

▷ Adjust the head restraint so its center sup-

straint up or down slightly, making sure it en-

ports the back of the head at as close to

gages properly.

eye level as possible.

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Removing

Overview

Only remove the head restraint if no one will be

sitting in the seat in question.

Settings

Selecting a mirror, Automatic Curb Monitor

1. Fold down the rear seat backrest, refer to

Folding in and out

page 180, in question.

2. Pull head restraint up against the resist-

Selecting a mirror

ance.

To change over to the other mirror:

3. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the

head restraint out completely.

Slide the switch.

Installing

Adjusting electrically

Proceed in the reverse order to install the head

Press button.

restraint.

The mirror movement follows the but-

ton movement.

Mirrors

Malfunction

Exterior mirrors

In case of an electrical malfunction, adjust the

mirror by pressing the edges of the mirror

General information

glass.

The mirror on the front passenger side is more

curved than the driver's side mirror.

Folding in and out

NOTE

Safety information

Depending on the vehicle width, the ve-

WARNING

hicle can be damaged in vehicle washes. There

Objects reflected in the mirror are closer

is a risk of damage to property. Before washing,

than they appear. The distance to the traffic

fold in the mirrors by hand or with the button.◀

behind could be incorrectly estimated, for in-

Press button.

stance while changing lanes. There is a risk of

an accident. Estimate the distance to the traffic

behind by looking over your shoulder.◀

Folding is only possible up to a speed of ap-

prox. 15 mph/20 km/h.

Folding the mirrors in and out is helpful in the

following situations:

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▷ In vehicle washes.

Interior mirror, manually dimmable

▷ On narrow roads.

Flip lever

Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto-

matically at a speed of approx.

25 mph/40 km/h.

Automatic heating

Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated

whenever the ignition is switched on.

Automatic dimming feature

The exterior mirror on the driver's side is auto-

To reduce the blinding effect of the interior

matically dimmed. Photocells in the car's inte-

mirror, flip the lever forward.

rior mirror, refer to page 66, are used to con-

trol this.

Turn knob

Automatic Curb Monitor, exterior mirror

Concept

If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on

the front passenger side is tilted downward.

This improves your view of the curb and other

low-lying obstacles when parking, for instance.

Activating

Turn the knob to reduce the blinding effect by

Slide the switch to the driver's side

the interior mirror.

mirror position.

2. Engage selector lever position R.

Interior mirror, automatic dimming

Deactivating

feature

Slide the switch to the passenger's side

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mirror position.

Photocells are used for control:

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▷ In the mirror glass.

▷ On the back of the mirror.

Functional requirements

▷ Keep the photocells clean.

▷ Do not cover the area between the interior

mirror and the windshield.

Steering wheel

Safety information

WARNING

Steering wheel adjustments while driving

can lead to unexpected steering wheel move-

ments. Vehicle control could be lost. There is a

risk of an accident. Adjust the steering wheel

while the vehicle is stationary only.◀

Settings

1. Fold the lever down.

2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred

height and angle to suit your seating posi-

tion.

3. Fold the lever back up.

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Transporting children safely

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

The right place for children

Safety information

system can no longer be used due to their age,

weight, and size.

WARNING

Unattended children or animals can

Safety information

cause the vehicle to move and endanger them-

WARNING

selves and traffic, for instance due to the fol-

lowing actions:

The safety belt cannot be fastened cor-

rectly on children shorter than 5 ft, 150 cm

▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.

without suitable additional child restraint sys-

▷ Releasing the parking brake.

tems. The efficacy of safety gear, including

▷ Opening and closing the doors or windows.

safety belts, can be limited or lost when safety

▷ Engaging selector lever position N.

belts are fastened incorrectly. An incorrectly

fastened safety belt can cause additional inju-

▷ Using vehicle equipment.

ries, for instance in the event of an accident or

There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not

during braking and evasive maneuvers. There is

leave children or animals unattended in the ve-

a risk of injuries or danger to life. Secure chil-

hicle. Take the remote control with you when

dren shorter than 5 ft, 150 cm using suitable

exiting and lock the vehicle.◀

child restraint systems.◀

Always transport children in the rear

Children on the front passenger seat

seat

General information

Before using a child restraint system on the

Accident research shows that the safest place

front passenger seat, ensure that the front,

for children is in the rear seat.

knee, and side airbags on the front passenger

Transport children younger than 13 years of

side are deactivated. Automatic deactivation of

age or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm only in the rear

front-seat passenger airbags, refer to

seat in suitable child restraint systems designed

page 119.

for the age, weight and size of the child. Chil-

dren 13 years of age or older must wear a

safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint

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Safety information

vers. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.

Have damaged child restraint systems or of

WARNING

child restraint systems exposed to an accident

Active front-seat passenger airbags can

and their fastening systems checked and possi-

injure a child in a child restraint system when

bly replaced by the dealer’s service center or

the airbags are activated. There is a risk of in-

another qualified service center or repair

jury. Make sure that the front-seat passenger

shop.◀

airbags are deactivated and that the PASSEN-

GER AIRBAG OFF indicator light lights up.◀

WARNING

The stability of the child restraint system

WARNING

is limited or compromised with incorrect seat

The stability of the child restraint system

adjustment or improper installation of the child

is limited or compromised with incorrect seat

seat. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.

adjustment or improper installation of the child

Make sure that the child restraint system fits

seat. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.

securely against the backrest. If possible, adjust

Make sure that the child restraint system fits

the backrest tilt for all affected backrests and

securely against the backrest. If possible, adjust

correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that seats

the backrest tilt for all affected backrests and

and backrests are securely engaged or locked.

correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that seats

If possible, adjust the height of the head re-

and backrests are securely engaged or locked.

straints or remove them.◀

If possible, adjust the height of the head re-

straints or remove them.◀

On the rear seats

In order to facilitate the installation of a back-

facing child restraint system:

Installing child re-

Move the front passenger seat as far up as pos-

straint systems

sible before folding down the backrest.

General information

On the front passenger seat

Pay attention to the specifications of the child

restraint system manufacturer when selecting,

Deactivating airbags

installing, and using child restraint systems.

WARNING

In order to faciliate the installation of a back-

Active front-seat passenger airbags can

facing child restraint system in the rear:

injure a child in a child restraint system when

Move the front passenger seat as far up as pos-

the airbags are activated. There is a risk of in-

sible before folding down the backrest.

jury. Make sure that the front-seat passenger

airbags are deactivated and that the PASSEN-

Safety information

GER AIRBAG OFF indicator light lights up.◀

WARNING

After installing a child restraint system in the

The protective effect of damaged child

front passenger seat, make sure that the front,

restraint systems or of child restraint systems

knee and side airbags on the front passenger

exposed to an accident and their fastening sys-

side are deactivated.

tems can be limited or lost. A child can e.g.,not

Deactivate the front-seat passenger airbags au-

sufficiently restrained, for instance in the event

tomatically, refer to page 119.

of an accident or braking and evasive maneu-

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Seat position and height

Locking the safety belt

Before installing a child restraint system, move

1. Pull out the belt strap completely.

the front passenger seat as far back as possible

2. Secure the child restraint system with the

and adjust its height to the highest and thus

safety belt.

best possible position for the belt and to offer

3. Allow the belt strap to be pulled in and pull

optimal protection in the event of an accident.

it tight against the child restraint system.

If the upper anchorage of the safety belt is lo-

The safety belt is locked.

cated in front of the belt guide of the child seat,

move the front passenger seat carefully for-

Unlocking the safety belt

ward until the best possible belt guide position

1. Unbuckle the safety belt buckle.

is reached.

2. Remove the child restraint system.

Child seat security

3. Allow the belt strap to be pulled in com-

pletely.

The rear safety belts and the front passenger

safety belt can be permanently locked to fasten

child restraint systems.

LATCH child restraint fixing system

General information

Safety information

LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Children.

WARNING

Pay attention to the operating and safety infor-

If the LATCH child restraint fixing systems

mation of the child restraint system manufac-

are not correctly engaged, the protective effect

turer when installing and using LATCH child re-

of the LATCH child restraint fixing system can

straint fixing systems.

be limited. There is a risk of injuries or danger

to life. Make sure that the lower anchors are se-

Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors

curely engaged and that the LATCH child re-

The lower anchors may be used to attach the

straint fixing system fits securely against the

CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child

backrest.◀

and CRS weight of 65 lb/30 kg when the child is

restrained by the internal harnesses.

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Position

Symbol

Meaning

The corresponding symbol

shows the mounts for the

lower LATCH anchors.

Seats equipped with lower an-

chors are marked with a pair,

2, of LATCH symbols.

Before installing LATCH child restraint

fixing systems

Pull the safety belt away from the area of the

child restraint system.

Assembly of LATCH child restraint fixing

systems

1. Install child restraint system, see manufac-

turer's information.

2. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop-

erly connected.

Upper LATCH retaining strap

For Canadian customers Only.

The following statement is required by Trans-

port Canada:

This vehicle is not equipped with user-ready

tether anchorages. As such neither a child re-

straint system, nor a booster cushion, requiring

the use of a tether strap can be properly se-

cured in the vehicle.

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Driving

To save battery power when the engine is off,

Vehicle features and op-

switch off the ignition and any unnecessary

tions

electronic systems/power consumers.

This chapter describes all standard, country-

Ignition off

specific and optional features offered with the

series. It also describes features that are not

Manual transmission: press the Start/Stop but-

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

ton again without stepping on the clutch pedal.

to the selected options or country versions. This

Steptronic transmission: shift to selector lever

also applies to safety-related functions and sys-

position P, press the Start/Stop button again

tems. When using these functions and systems,

without stepping on the brake.

the applicable laws and regulations must be

All indicator lights in the instrument cluster go

observed.

out.

To save battery power when the engine is off,

switch off the ignition and any unnecessary

Start/Stop button

electronic systems/power consumers.

Concept

Safety measures

Pressing the Start/Stop button

The ignition is switched off automatically in the

switches the ignition on or off

following situations while the vehicle is station-

and starts the engine.

ary and the engine is off:

Steptronic transmission: the en-

▷ When locking the vehicle, and when the

gine starts in selector lever posi-

low beams are switched on.

tion P or N with the brake pedal pressed when

▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged

you press the Start/Stop button.

completely, so that the engine can still be

Manual transmission: the engine starts with the

started. This function is only available when

clutch pedal pressed when the Start/Stop but-

the low beams are switched off.

ton is pressed.

▷ When opening or closing the driver door, if

the driver's safety belt is unbuckled and the

Ignition on

low beams are switched off.

Manual transmission: press the Start/Stop but-

▷ While the driver's safety belt is unbuckled

ton without stepping on the clutch pedal.

with driver's door open and low beams off.

Steptronic transmission: press the Start/Stop

▷ When the front doors are opened if there is

button, and do not press on the brake pedal at

no other person sitting in the front seats.

the same time.

▷ The low beams switch to parking lights af-

All vehicle systems are ready for operation.

ter some minutes of no use.

Most of the indicator/warning lights in the in-

Steptronic transmission with a tap-operated se-

strument cluster light up for a varied length of

lector lever, refer to page 85: when switching

time.

off the ignition, the selector lever position P is

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engaged automatically if the selector lever po-

Starting the engine

sition D or R is engaged.

Safety information

Radio-ready state

DANGER

General information

If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventila-

In the radio-ready state, certain power con-

tion is insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can

sumers remain ready for operation.

enter into the vehicle. The exhaust gases con-

tain pollutants which are colorless and odorless.

Activating

In enclosed areas, exhaust gases can also accu-

mulate outside of the vehicle. There is danger

With the engine running, press the Start/Stop

to life. Keep the exhaust pipe free and ensure

button.

sufficient ventilation.◀

If the engine is not running and the ignition is

switched on: the system automatically activates

WARNING

radio-ready state when the door is opened if

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move

the lights are switched off or the daytime run-

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

ning lights are switched on.

dent. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against

The radio-ready state remains active if, for in-

rolling.

stance the ignition is automatically switched off

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

for the following reasons:

against rolling away, follow the following:

▷ Opening or closing the driver's door.

▷ Set the parking brake.

▷ Unfastening of the driver's safety belt.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

▷ When automatically switching from low

turn the front wheels in the direction of the

beams to parking lights.

curb.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

Switching off automatically

also secure the vehicle, for instance with a

The radio-ready state is switched off automati-

wheel chock.◀

cally in the following situations:

NOTE

▷ If the driver's or front passenger door is

In the case of repeated starting attempts

opened when exiting the vehicle, with the

or repeated starting in quick succession, the

engine switched off manually.

fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned.

▷ If the ignition is switched off manually with

The catalytic converter can overheat. There is a

the Start/Stop button.

risk of damage to property. Avoid repeated

▷ After approx. 8 minutes.

starting in quick succession.◀

▷ When the vehicle is locked using the central

locking system.

Steptronic transmission

▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged

Starting the engine

completely, so that the engine can still be

started.

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Engage selector lever position P or N.

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

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The ignition is activated automatically for a

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

brief time and is stopped as soon as the engine

turn the front wheels in the direction of the

starts.

curb.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

Manual transmission

also secure the vehicle, for instance with a

wheel chock.◀

Starting the engine

1. Depress the brake pedal.

Steptronic transmission

2. Press on the clutch pedal and shift to neu-

tral.

Switching off the engine

1. When the vehicle is stationary, apply the

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

parking brake.

The ignition is activated automatically for a

2. Engage selector lever position P.

brief time and is stopped as soon as the engine

starts.

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

The engine is switched off.

The radio-ready state is switched on.

Engine stop

Manual transmission

Safety information

WARNING

Switching off the engine

1. With the vehicle at a standstill, press the

Unattended children or animals can

Start/Stop button.

cause the vehicle to move and endanger them-

selves and traffic, for instance due to the fol-

The engine is switched off.

lowing actions:

The radio-ready state is switched on.

▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.

2. Shift into first gear or reverse.

▷ Releasing the parking brake.

3. Set the parking brake.

▷ Opening and closing the doors or windows.

▷ Engaging selector lever position N.

Auto Start/Stop function

▷ Using vehicle equipment.

There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not

Concept

leave children or animals unattended in the ve-

hicle. Take the remote control with you when

The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.

exiting and lock the vehicle.◀

The system switches off the engine during a

stop, for instance in traffic congestion or at traf-

WARNING

fic lights. The ignition remains switched on. The

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move

engine starts automatically for driving off.

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

After every start of the engine using the Start/

dent. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against

Stop button, the Auto Start/Stop function is in

rolling.

the last selected state, refer to page 76. When

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

the Auto Start/Stop function is active, it is avail-

against rolling away, follow the following:

able when the vehicle is traveling faster than

about 3 mph/5 km/h.

▷ Set the parking brake.

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Depending on the selected driving mode, refer

Functional limitations

to page 139, the system is automatically acti-

The engine is not switched off automatically in

vated or deactivated.

the following situations:

▷

External temperature too low.

Engine stop

▷

The external temperature is high and auto-

matic climate control is running.

Functional requirements

The engine is switched off automatically during

▷

The car's interior has not yet been heated

a stop under the following conditions:

or cooled to the required level.

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.

▷ The brake pedal remains depressed while

▷

At higher elevations.

the vehicle is stopped.

▷

The hood 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 the selector lever in position P. The en-

or M/S.

gine remains 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.

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Some indicator lights light up for a varied

▷ LED comes on: auto Start/Stop function is

length of time.

deactivated.

The engine can only be started via the Start/

The engine is started during an automatic

Stop button.

engine stop.

The engine can only be stopped or started

Functional limitations

via the Start/Stop button.

Even if driving off was not intended, the deacti-

▷ LED goes out: auto Start/Stop function is ac-

vated engine starts up automatically in the fol-

tivated.

lowing situations:

▷ Excessive warming of the car's interior

Switching off the vehicle during an

when the air conditioning is switched on.

automatic engine stop

▷ The steering wheel is turned.

During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle

can be switched off permanently, for instance

▷ Steptronic transmission: change from selec-

when 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 instance 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, for instance if no driver is detected.

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.

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Driving

CONTROLS

Releasing

Parking brake

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, follow the following:

Raise lever slightly, press the button and guide

▷ Set the parking brake.

the lever down.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

turn the front wheels in the direction of the

curb.

Turn signal, high beams,

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

headlight flasher

also secure the vehicle, for instance with a

wheel chock.◀

Turn signal

Applying

Using turn signals

The lever automatically engages after being

pulled up.

The indicator light lights up red. The

parking brake is set.

Lower light: indicator light in Canadian

models

If for once use during driving is required, en-

gage the parking brake slightly and hold the

button down.

Press the lever past the resistance point.

To prevent corrosion and one-sided brake ac-

Canada: the lever returns into its starting posi-

tion, lightly apply the parking brake periodically

tion after actuation. To switch off manually,

while coasting, if traffic conditions permit.

slightly tap the lever to the resistance point.

The brake lights will not light up if the parking

brake is set.

Triple turn signal activation

Lightly tap the lever up or down.

The turn signal flashes three times.

The function can be activated or deactivated.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

"Settings"

2. "Lighting"

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