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3. "Triple turn signal"

the wipers are in the folded away state and the

wipers are folded in when switching on.◀

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur-

rently used.

NOTE

If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,

Signaling briefly

the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper

Press the lever to the resistance point and hold

motor can overheat when switching on. There

it there for as long as you want the turn signal

is a risk of damage to property. Defrost the

to flash.

windshield prior to switching the wipers on.◀

Malfunction

Switching on

Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator light

indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.

High beams, headlight flasher

Push the lever forward or pull it backward.

Press the lever up until the desired position is

reached.

▷ Resting position of the wipers, position 0.

▷ Intermittent operation or rain sensor, posi-

tion 1.

▷ High beams on, arrow 1.

▷ Normal wiper speed, position 2.

▷ High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.

▷ Fast wiper speed, position 3.

When travel is interrupted with the wiper sys-

tem switched on: when travel continues, the

Washer/wiper system

wipers resume at their previous speed.

General information

Switching off and brief wipe

Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry,

as this may damage the wiper blades or cause

them to become worn more quickly.

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.

Press the lever down.

Make sure that the vehicle is switched off when

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▷ Switching off: press the lever down until it

Deactivating

reaches its standard position.

Press the lever back into the standard position.

▷ Brief wipe: press the lever down from the

standard position.

Setting the frequency or sensitivity of

The lever automatically returns to its initial

the rain sensor

position when released.

Interval mode or rain sensor

Concept

The rain sensor automatically controls the time

between wipes depending on the intensity of

the rainfall.

General information

Turn the thumbwheel to adjust the frequency

The sensor is located on the windshield, directly

or sensitivity of the rain sensor.

in front of the interior mirror. Without the rain

Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the rain

sensor, the frequency of the wiper operation is

sensor.

preset.

Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain

sensor.

Safety information

NOTE

Windshield washer system

If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers

can accidentally start moving in vehicle washes.

Safety information

There is a risk of damage to property. Deacti-

WARNING

vate the rain sensor in vehicle washes.◀

The washer fluid can freeze onto the win-

dow at low temperatures and obstruct the

Activating

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

use the washer system when the washer fluid

reservoir is empty.◀

Press the lever up once from its standard posi-

tion, arrow 1.

Wiping is started.

The LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.

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Cleaning the windshield

is a risk of damage to property. Defrost the

windshield prior to switching the wipers on.◀

Folding away the wipers

1. Switch the ignition on and off again.

2. Press and hold the wiper level down, until

the wipers stop in a close to vertical posi-

tion.

Pull the lever.

The system sprays washer fluid on the wind-

shield and activates the wipers briefly.

Windshield washer nozzles

The washer jets are automatically heated

whenever the ignition is switched on.

3. Fold the wipers all the way away from the

windshield.

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, for instance.

Safety information

Folding down the wipers

WARNING

After the wipers are folded back down, the

If the wipers start moving in the folded

wiper system must be reactivated.

away state, body parts can be jammed or dam-

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

1. Fold the wipers back down onto the wind-

risk of injury or risk of damage to property.

shield.

Make sure that the vehicle is switched off when

2. Switch on the ignition.

the wipers are in the folded away state and the

3. Push wiper lever down. Wipers return to

wipers are folded in when switching on.◀

their resting position and are ready again

NOTE

for operation.

If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,

the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper

motor can overheat when switching on. There

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Switching off and brief wipe

Canada: wiper system

General information

Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry,

as this may damage the wiper blades or cause

them to become worn more quickly.

Safety information

WARNING

If the wipers start moving in the folded

Press the lever down.

away state, body parts can be jammed or dam-

▷ To switch off from fast wiper speed: press

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

down twice.

risk of injury or risk of damage to property.

Make sure that the vehicle is switched off when

▷ To switch off from normal wiper speed:

the wipers are in the folded away state and the

press down once.

wipers are folded in when switching on.◀

▷ Brief wipe: press down once.

The lever automatically returns to its initial po-

NOTE

sition when released.

If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,

the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper

Interval mode or rain sensor

motor can overheat when switching on. There

is a risk of damage to property. Defrost the

Concept

windshield prior to switching the wipers on.◀

The rain sensor automatically controls the time

between wipes depending on the intensity of

Switching on

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.

Safety information

NOTE

Tap up the lever or press it past the resistance

If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers

point.

can accidentally start moving in vehicle washes.

▷ Normal wiper speed: tap up once.

There is a risk of damage to property. Deacti-

▷ Fast wiper speed: tap up twice or tap once

vate the rain sensor in vehicle washes.◀

beyond the resistance point.

The lever automatically returns to its initial po-

sition when released.

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Activating/deactivating

Windshield washer system

Safety information

WARNING

The washer fluid can freeze onto the win-

dow at low temperatures and obstruct the

view. There is a risk of an accident. Only use the

washer systems, if the washer fluid cannot

freeze. Use antifreeze, if needed.◀

NOTE

Press the button on the wiper lever.

When the washer fluid reservoir is empty,

Wiping is started.

the wash pump cannot work as intended.

If the vehicle is equipped with a rain sensor: the

There is a risk of damage to property. Do not

LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.

use the washer system when the washer fluid

If wipers are frozen to windshield, wiper opera-

reservoir is empty.◀

tion is deactivated.

During trip interruption with the rain sensor

Cleaning the windshield

switched on: if the trip is resumed within ap-

prox. 15 minutes, the rain sensor is automati-

cally activated again.

Setting the frequency or sensitivity of

the rain sensor

Pull the lever.

The system sprays washer fluid on the wind-

shield and activates the wipers briefly.

Windshield washer nozzles

The washer jets are automatically heated

Turn the thumbwheel to adjust the frequency

whenever the ignition is switched on.

or sensitivity of the rain sensor.

Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the rain

Fold-away position of the wipers

sensor.

Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain

Concept

sensor.

The fold-out position enables the wipers to be

folded away from the windshield.

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General information

3. Fold the wipers all the way away from the

windshield.

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.

Make sure that the vehicle is switched off when

the wipers are in the folded away state and the

Folding down the wipers

wipers are folded in when switching on.◀

After the wipers are folded back down, the

NOTE

wiper system must be reactivated.

If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,

1. Fold the wipers back down onto the wind-

the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper

shield.

motor can overheat when switching on. There

2. Switch on the ignition.

is a risk of damage to property. Defrost the

windshield prior to switching the wipers on.◀

3. Push wiper lever down. Wipers return to

their resting position and are ready again

for operation.

Folding away the wipers

Switch the ignition on and off again.

Press the wiper lever up beyond the point

Washer fluid

of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 sec-

onds, until the wipers remain in a nearly

General information

vertical position

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.

Recommended minimum fill quantity:

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-

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ating materials into different bottles. Store op-

Overview

erating materials out of reach of children.

United States: the washer fluid mixture ratio is

regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual

states; do not exceed the allowable washer

fluid dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the

usage instructions on the washer fluid con-

tainer.

Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concentrate

or the equivalent is recommended.◀

The washer fluid reservoir is located in the en-

WARNING

gine compartment.

Washer fluid can ignite and catch fire on

contact with hot engine parts. There is a risk of

Malfunction

injury or risk of damage to property. Only add

The use of undiluted windshield washer con-

washer fluid when the engine is cooled down.

centrate or alcohol-based antifreeze can lead

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

to incorrect readings at temperatures below

ervoir.◀

+5 ℉/-15 ℃.

NOTE

Silicon-containing additives in the washer

fluid for the water-repelling effect on the win-

Manual transmission

dows can lead to damage to the washing sys-

tem. There is a risk of damage to property. Do

Safety information

not add silicon-containing additives to the

WARNING

washer fluid.◀

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move

NOTE

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

dent. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against

Mixing different windshield washer con-

rolling.

centrates or antifreeze can damage the wash-

ing system. There is a risk of damage to prop-

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

erty. Do not mix different windshield washer

against rolling away, follow the following:

concentrates or antifreeze. Follow the informa-

▷ Set the parking brake.

tion and mixing ratios provided on the contain-

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

ers.◀

turn the front wheels in the direction of the

curb.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

also secure the vehicle, for instance with a

wheel chock.◀

NOTE

When shifting to a lower gear, excessive

speeds can damage the engine. There is a risk

of damage to property. When shifting into 5th

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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

The transmission blocks the drive wheels in se-

lever engages in the selector lever positions.

lector lever position P.

Engage selector lever position P only when the

vehicle is stationary.

Transmission with a tap-operated

selector lever

Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that se-

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

hicle may begin to move.

Automatic parking position for a

transmission with a tap-operated selector

lever

Selector lever position P is engaged automati-

cally in situations such as the following:

▷ After the engine is switched off when the

The selector lever positions P, R, N, and D are

vehicle is in the radio-ready state, refer to

selected by tapping the selector lever forward

page 73, or when the ignition is switched

or back. The selector lever automatically re-

off, refer to page 72, while selector lever

turns to the center position when released.

position R, D or M/S is engaged.

Selector lever position P is engaged automati-

▷ If the driver's safety belt is unbuckled, the

cally, refer to page 86, in certain situations.

driver's door is opened, and the brake

pedal is not pressed while the vehicle is sta-

tionary and selector lever position D, M/S or

Selector lever positions

R is engaged.

▷ After the ignition has been switched off

Drive mode D

while selector lever position N is engaged.

Selector lever position for normal vehicle oper-

ation. All gears for forward travel are activated

Engaging selector lever positions: with

automatically.

a latching selector lever

Reverse R

General information

Engage selector lever position R only when the

To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you

vehicle is stationary.

select a drive mode, maintain pressure on the

brake pedal until you are ready to start.

Neutral N

The vehicle may be pushed or roll without en-

Functional requirements

gine power in selector lever position N, for in-

The selector lever can only be taken out of se-

stance in vehicle washes, refer to page 88.

lector lever position P if the ignition is on or the

engine is running.

Parking position P

Engaging selector lever position D, N, R,

General information

or P

Selector lever position, for instance for parking

With the vehicle stationary, depress the brake

the vehicle.

pedal before shifting out of selector lever posi-

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

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deactivated and the shift command will not be

Functional requirements

executed.

Only when the brake pedal is depressed is it

A selector lever lock prevents the following

possible to change from selector lever posi-

faulty operation:

tion P to another selector lever position.

▷ Unintentional shifting into selector lever

Depending on the transmission version, the en-

position P or R.

gine may have to be running too.

▷ Unintentional shifting from selector lever

position P into another selector lever posi-

Engaging selector lever position D, N, R

tion.

A selector lever lock prevents the following

faulty operation:

1. To release the selector lever lock: with the

brake pedal depressed, press the button on

▷ Unintentional shifting into selector lever

the front of the selector lever.

position R.

▷ Unintentional shifting from selector lever

position P into another selector lever posi-

tion.

1. Press and hold the button to release the se-

lector lever lock.

2. Move the selector lever into the desired po-

sition.

2. With the driver's safety belt fastened, briefly

push the selector lever in the desired direc-

tion, past a resistance point, if needed. The

selector lever automatically returns to the

center position when released.

Engaging selector lever positions: with

a tap-operated 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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Engaging selector lever position P

4. Touch the selector lever lock and engage

selector lever position N.

5. Switch the engine off.

In this way, the ignition remains switched

on, and a Check-Control message is dis-

played.

The vehicle may roll.

NOTE

Selector lever position P is automatically

engaged when the ignition is switched off.

Press button P.

There is a risk of damage to property. Do not

switch drive-ready state off in vehicle washes.◀

Rolling or pushing the vehicle

Irrespective of the ignition, the selector lever

position P is automatically engaged after ap-

General information

prox. 15 minutes.

In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without

its own power for a short distance, for instance

If there is a malfunction, you may not be able

in a vehicle wash, or be pushed.

to change the selector lever position.

Electronically unlock the transmission lock, if

Engaging selector lever position N: with

needed, refer to page 91.

a latching selector lever

1. Switch on the ignition.

Kickdown

2. If necessary, release the parking brake.

Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving

performance. Step on the accelerator pedal be-

3. Depress the brake pedal.

yond the resistance point at the full throttle po-

4. Touch the selector lever lock and engage

sition.

selector lever position N.

5. Release brake.

Sport program M/S

The vehicle may roll.

Concept

If there is a malfunction, you may not be able

The shifting points and shifting times in the

to change the selector lever position.

Sport program are designed for a sportier driv-

Manually unlock the transmission lock, if

ing style. The transmission, for instance shifts

needed, refer to page 90.

up later and the shifting times are shorter.

Engaging selector lever position N: with

a tap-operated selector lever

1. Start the engine while pressing on the

brake pedal.

2. If necessary, release the parking brake.

3. Depress the brake pedal.

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Activating the sport program

Manual mode M/S becomes active and the gear

is changed.

The engaged gear is displayed in the instru-

ment cluster, for instance M1.

Shifting

▷ To shift down: press the selector lever for-

ward.

▷ To shift up: pull the selector lever rear-

wards.

Press the selector lever to the left out of selec-

The Steptronic transmission continues shifting

tor lever position D.

automatically in certain situations, for instance

The engaged gear is displayed in the instru-

when certain engine speed limits are reached.

ment cluster, for instance S1.

With a tap-operated selector lever: when M2 is

The sport program of the transmission is acti-

set manually while the vehicle is stationary, the

vated.

transmission will no longer shift back to M1.

This shifting behavior is retained until you en-

gage M1 manually or exit M.

Ending the Sport program

Push the selector lever to the right.

Avoiding automatic upshifting

D is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Once a particular engine speed is attained, M/S

manual mode is automatically upshifted as

Manual mode M/S

needed.

MINI John Cooper Works: once particular en-

Concept

gine speeds are attained, upshifting is not auto-

Manual gear-shifting is possible in manual

matically performed in M/S manual mode.

mode.

For vehicles with Steptronic Sport transmission,

automatic shift operations are not performed if

Activating manual mode

one of the following conditions is met:

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

▷ DSC is deactivated.

lector lever position D, arrow 1.

▷ TRACTION is activated.

In addition, there is no downshifting for kick-

down.

With the appropriate transmission version, the

lowest possible gear can be selected by simul-

taneously activating kickdown and operating

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.

2. Push the selector lever forward or pull it

Ending the manual mode

backward, arrows 2.

Push the selector lever to the right.

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D is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Shifting

Shift paddles for Steptronic Sport

transmission

Concept

The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow

you to shift gears quickly while keeping both

hands on the steering wheel.

General information

▷ To shift up: briefly pull right shift paddle.

Shifting

▷ To shift down: briefly pull left shift paddle.

Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine

▷ The lowest possible gear can be selected by

and road speeds, for instance downshifting is

pulling and holding the left shift paddle.

not possible if the engine speed is too high.

The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in-

strument cluster, followed by the current gear.

Short-term manual mode

In selector lever position D, actuating a shift

Displays in the instrument cluster

paddle switches into manual mode temporarily.

The selector lever position is dis-

After conservative driving in manual mode

played, for example P.

without acceleration or shifting via the shift

paddles for a certain amount of time, the trans-

mission switches back to automatic mode.

It is possible to switch into automatic mode as

Releasing the transmission lock

follows:

manually: with a latching selector lever

▷ Pull and hold right shift paddle.

If the selector lever is locked in selector lever

▷ In addition to the briefly pulled right shift

position P despite the ignition being switched

paddle, briefly pull the left shift paddle.

on, the brake pedal being depressed and the

button on the selector lever being pressed, the

Continuous manual mode

transmission lock can be unlocked manually:

In selector lever position S, actuating a shift

Before unlocking the transmission lock man-

paddle switches into manual mode perma-

ually, engage the parking brake forcefully to

nently.

prevent the vehicle from rolling away.

1. Loosen the selector lever sleeve, together

with the lower retaining ring, from the cen-

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ter console. To do so, pull the retaining ring

Before unlocking the transmission lock, set the

upward at the rear edge.

parking brake to prevent the vehicle from roll-

ing away.

Engaging selector lever position N

Unlocking is possible, if the starter can spin the

engine.

1. Press and hold down brake pedal.

2. Press the Start/Stop button. The starter

must audibly start.

3. Press the button on the selector lever, ar-

2. Lift the sleeve. Unplug the cable connector,

row 1, and press and hold the selector lever

if needed.

into selector lever position N, arrow N, until

3. Using the screwdriver from the onboard ve-

selector lever position N is displayed in the

hicle tool kit, refer to page 231, press the

instrument cluster.

yellow release lever downward, see arrow.

A Check Control message is displayed.

4. Press the button on the front of the selector

4. Release the selector lever.

lever and move the selector lever back

5. Release brake, as soon as the starter stops.

slightly.

6. Maneuver the vehicle from the danger area

Release the release lever.

and secure it against moving on its own.

5. Bring the selector lever into the desired po-

For additional information, see the chapter on

sition.

tow-starting and towing.

For additional information, see the chapter on

tow-starting and towing.

Steptronic Sport transmission: Launch

Control

Releasing the transmission lock

electronically: with a tap-operated

Concept

selector lever

Launch Control enables optimum acceleration

on surfaces with good traction under dry sur-

General information

rounding conditions.

Electronically unlock the transmission lock to

maneuver vehicle from a danger area.

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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 184, 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:

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

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

Tachometer

Fuel gauge

Indicator/warning lights

Display/reset miles

Speedometer

Electronic displays

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Displays

Electronic displays

Driver assistance systems

Total miles/trip odometer

Messages, for instance Check Control

Onboard Computer

102

Time

Selector lever position

External temperature

Gear shift indicator

100

Selection lists

102

MINI Driving Modes switch status

139

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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