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MINI Hardtop 4 Door (2018 year). Manual - part 5

 

 

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Driving
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Switching off and brief wipe
Activating/deactivating
Press the lever down.
Press the button on the wiper lever.
To switch off from fast wiper speed: press
Wiping is started.
down twice.
If the vehicle is equipped with a rain sensor: the
To switch off from normal wiper speed:
LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.
press down once.
If wipers are frozen to windshield, wiper opera-
Brief wipe: press down once.
tion is deactivated.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po-
During trip interruption with the rain sensor
sition when released.
switched on: if the trip is resumed within ap-
prox. 15 minutes, the rain sensor is automati-
Interval mode or rain sensor
cally activated again.
Concept
Setting the frequency or sensitivity of
The rain sensor automatically controls the time
the rain sensor
between wipes depending on the intensity of
the rainfall.
General information
The sensor is located on the windshield, directly
in front of the interior mirror. Without the rain
sensor, the frequency of the wiper operation is
preset.
Safety information
Turn the thumbwheel to adjust the frequency
NOTE
or sensitivity of the rain sensor.
If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers
Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the rain
can accidentally start moving in vehicle washes.
sensor.
There is a risk of damage to property. Deacti-
Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain
vate the rain sensor in vehicle washes.
sensor.
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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
Cleaning the windshield
gear is engaged, the system switches to
continuous operation.
Clean the rear window
Turn the outer switch in the desired direction.
In resting position: turn the switch down-
ward, arrow 3. The switch automatically re-
turns to its resting position when released.
In intermittent mode: turn the switch fur-
ther, arrow 2. The switch automatically re-
Pull the lever.
turns to its intermittent position when re-
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind-
leased.
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
Fold-away position of the wipers
Windshield washer nozzles
Concept
The washer jets are automatically heated
The fold-out position enables the wipers to be
whenever the ignition is switched on.
folded away from the windshield.
General information
Helpful when changing the wiper blades or un-
der frosty conditions, for instance.
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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
Washer fluid
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.
All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser-
voir.
Folding away the wipers
Use a mixture of tap water and windshield
1.
Switch the ignition on and off again.
washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield
washer concentrate containing antifreeze can
2.
Press the wiper lever up beyond the point
be used.
of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 sec-
onds, until the wipers remain in a nearly
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
vertical position
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-
3.
Fold the wipers all the way away from the
erating materials out of reach of children.
windshield.
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.
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WARNING
Manual transmission
Washer fluid can ignite and catch fire on
contact with hot engine parts. There is a risk of
Safety information
injury or risk of damage to property. Only add
WARNING
washer fluid when the engine is cooled down.
Next, fully close the lid of the washer fluid res-
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
ervoir.
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an acci-
dent. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against
NOTE
rolling.
Silicon-containing additives in the washer
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
fluid for the water-repelling effect on the win-
against rolling away, follow the following:
dows can lead to damage to the washing sys-
Set the parking brake.
tem. There is a risk of damage to property. Do
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
not add silicon-containing additives to the
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
washer fluid.
curb.
NOTE
On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
Mixing different windshield washer con-
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a
centrates or antifreeze can damage the wash-
wheel chock.
ing system. There is a risk of damage to prop-
NOTE
erty. Do not mix different windshield washer
When shifting to a lower gear, excessive
concentrates or antifreeze. Follow the informa-
speeds can damage the engine. There is a risk
tion and mixing ratios provided on the contain-
of damage to property. When shifting into 5th
ers.
or 6th gear, press the gearshift lever to the
right.
Overview
Schematic diagram
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the en-
gine compartment.
1 - 6: forward gears
Malfunction
R: reverse
The use of undiluted windshield washer con-
centrate or alcohol-based antifreeze can lead
to incorrect readings at temperatures below
+5 ℉/-15 ℃.
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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
Depending on the vehicle equipment, a trans-
To overcome the resistance push the gearshift
mission with either a latching selector lever or a
lever dynamically to the left and engage re-
tap-operated selector lever is installed.
verse gear with a forward shifting movement.
Transmission with a latching selector
Rolling or pushing the vehicle
lever
In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without
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.
Steptronic transmission
The selector lever positions P, R, N, and D are
selected by moving the selector lever into the
Concept
respective selector lever position. The selector
lever engages in the selector lever positions.
The Steptronic transmission combines the func-
tions of an automatic transmission with the
possibility of manual shifting, if needed.
Transmission with a tap-operated
selector lever
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:
Set the parking brake.
The selector lever positions P, R, N, and D are
selected by tapping the selector lever forward
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or back. The selector lever automatically re-
off, refer to page 69, 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 84, 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 86.
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-
The transmission blocks the drive wheels in se-
tion P or N; otherwise, the shift block will not be
lector lever position P.
deactivated and the shift command will not be
Engage selector lever position P only when the
executed.
vehicle is stationary.
A selector lever lock prevents the following
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that se-
faulty operation:
lector lever position P is set. Otherwise, the ve-
Unintentional shifting into selector lever
hicle may begin to move.
position P or R.
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
vehicle is in the radio-ready state, refer to
page 70, or when the ignition is switched
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Unintentional shifting from selector lever
Engaging selector lever position D, N, R
position P into another selector lever posi-
A selector lever lock prevents the following
tion.
faulty operation:
1. To release the selector lever lock: with the
Unintentional shifting into selector lever
brake pedal depressed, press the button on
position R.
the front of the selector lever.
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.
Functional requirements
Only when the brake pedal is depressed is it
possible to change from selector lever posi-
tion P to another selector lever position.
Depending on the transmission version, the en-
gine may have to be running too.
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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 89.
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 88.
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 233, 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:
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
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
96
4
Fuel gauge
96
2
Indicator/warning lights
5
Display/reset miles
96
3
Speedometer
6
Electronic displays
92
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Displays
Electronic displays
1
Driver assistance systems
Total miles/trip odometer
96
Messages, for instance Check Control
Onboard Computer
100
Time
96
2
Selector lever position
83
External temperature
96
Gear shift indicator
98
Selection lists
100
3
MINI Driving Modes switch status
136
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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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 139.
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 74.
The system was deactivated but applies the
brakes until you actively resume control by
pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator
pedal.
Approach control warning
Indicator light illuminates: advance
Yellow lights
warning is issued, for example when
there is the impending danger of a colli-
Anti-lock Braking System ABS
sion or the distance to the vehicle ahead is too
Braking force boost may not be work-
small.
ing. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the lon-
Increase distance.
ger braking distance into account.
Indicator light flashes: acute warning of the im-
Have the system immediately checked
minent danger of a collision when the vehicle
by a dealer’s service center or another
approaches another vehicle at a relatively high
qualified service center or repair shop.
differential speed.
Intervention by braking or make an evasive
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
maneuver.
The indicator light flashes: DSC controls
the drive and braking forces. The vehi-
Person warning
cle is stabilized. Reduce speed and
If a collision with a person detected in
modify your driving style to the driving circum-
this way is imminent, the symbol lights
stances.
up and a signal sounds.
The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfunc-
tioned.
Have the system checked by a dealer’s service
center or another qualified service center or re-
pair shop.
DSC, refer to page 134.
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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 134, and DTC, refer
Emissions
to page 135.
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 123.
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 232.
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 112.
TPM was unable to complete the reset. Re-
set the system again.
Green lights
A wheel without TPM 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 74.
Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 118.
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 109.
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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 112.
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 111.
messages
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
Cruise control
1.
"Vehicle info"
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 75.
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
Symbols
Some Check Control messages are displayed
Within the supplementary text, the following
continuously and are not cleared until the mal-
functions can be selected independent of the
function is eliminated. If several malfunctions
check control message.
occur at once, the messages are displayed con-
secutively.
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