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within approx. 15 minutes, the rain sensor

is automatically activated again.

NOTICE

When the washer fluid reservoir is empty,

Setting the frequency or sensitivity of

the wash pump cannot work as intended.

There is a risk of damage to property. Do

the rain sensor

not use the washer system when the

washer fluid reservoir is empty.

Cleaning the windshield

Turn the thumbwheel.

With deactivated rain sensor: set the inter-

val.

With activated rain sensor: set the rain sen-

sor sensitivity.

Pull the lever.

Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the

The system sprays washer fluid on the

rain sensor.

windshield and activates the wipers briefly.

Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the

rain sensor.

Windshield washer nozzles

The washer jets are automatically heated

Windshield washer system

whenever the ignition is switched on.

Safety information

Fold-away position of the wipers

Concept

Warning

The fold-away position enables the wipers

The washer fluid can freeze onto the win-

to be folded away from the windshield.

dow at low temperatures and obstruct the

view. There is a risk of accident. Only use

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the washer systems, if the washer fluid

cannot freeze. Use washer fluid with anti-

Helpful when changing the wiper blades or

freeze, if needed.

under frosty conditions, for instance.

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3. Fold the wipers all the way away from

the windshield.

Warning

If the wipers start moving in the folded

away state, body parts can be jammed or

damage may occur to parts of the vehicle.

There is a risk of injury or risk of damage

to property. Make sure that the vehicle is

switched off when the wipers are in the

folded away state and the wipers are

folded in when switching on.

Folding down the wipers

NOTICE

After the wipers are folded back down, the

wiper system must be reactivated.

If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,

the wiper blades can be torn off and the

1. Fold the wipers back down onto the

wiper motor can overheat when switching

windshield.

on. There is a risk of damage to property.

2. Switch on the ignition.

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

1. Switch the ignition on and off again.

Washer fluid

2. Press the wiper lever up past the point

of resistance and hold it for approx.

3 seconds, until the wipers remain in a

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nearly vertical position.

All washer nozzles are supplied from one

reservoir.

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.

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Safety information

NOTICE

Mixing different windshield washer con-

Warning

centrates or antifreeze can damage the

Some antifreeze agents can contain harm-

washing system. There is a risk of damage

ful substances and are flammable. There is

to property. Do not mix different wind-

a risk of fire and a risk of injury. Follow

shield washer concentrates or antifreeze.

the instructions on the containers. Keep

Follow the information and mixing ratios

antifreeze away from ignition sources. Do

provided on the containers.

not refill operating materials into different

bottles. Store operating materials out of

reach of children.

Overview

United States: the washer fluid mixture ra-

tio is regulated by the U.S. EPA and many

individual states; do not exceed the allow-

able washer fluid dilution ratio limits that

apply. Follow the usage instructions on the

washer fluid container.

Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Con-

centrate or the equivalent is recom-

mended.

The washer fluid reservoir is located in the

engine compartment.

Warning

Washer fluid can ignite and catch fire on

Malfunction

contact with hot engine parts. There is a

The use of undiluted windshield washer

risk of injury or risk of damage to prop-

concentrate or alcohol-based antifreeze can

erty. Only add washer fluid when the en-

lead to incorrect readings at temperatures

gine is cooled down. Next, fully close the

below +5 ℉/-15 ℃.

lid of the washer fluid reservoir.

Manual transmission

NOTICE

Silicon-containing additives in the washer

Safety information

fluid for the water-repelling effect on the

windows can lead to damage to the wash-

ing system. There is a risk of damage to

Warning

property. Do not add silicon-containing ad-

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move

ditives to the washer fluid.

and possibly roll away. There is a risk of

accident. Before exiting, secure the vehi-

cle against rolling.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is se-

cured against rolling away, follow the fol-

lowing:

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– Set the parking brake.

gage reverse gear with a forward shifting

movement.

– On uphill grades or on a downhill

slope, turn the front wheels in the di-

rection of the curb.

Rolling or pushing the vehicle

- On uphill grades or on a downhill

In some situations, the vehicle is to roll

slope, also secure the vehicle, for in-

without its own power, for instance in a car

stance with a wheel chock.

wash, or be pushed.

1. Switch on the ignition.

NOTICE

2. Press on the clutch pedal and shift out

of a forward gear or reverse.

When shifting to a lower gear, excessive

speeds can damage the engine. There is a

3. Release the parking brake.

risk of damage to property. When shifting

into 5th or 6th gear, press the gearshift

lever to the right.

Steptronic transmission

Concept

Schematic diagram

The Steptronic transmission combines the

functions 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

-

1-6: forward gears.

accident. Before exiting, secure the vehi-

cle against rolling.

–

R: reverse gear.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is se-

cured against rolling away, follow the fol-

Shifting

lowing:

- Set the parking brake.

General information

- On uphill grades or on a downhill

Depending on the engine installation, the

slope, turn the front wheels in the di-

engine speed during a shifting operation is

rection of the curb.

adjusted automatically as required for har-

- On uphill grades or on a downhill

monious and dynamic gear shifting.

slope, also secure the vehicle, for in-

stance with a wheel chock.

Reverse gear

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

To overcome the resistance push the gear-

shift lever dynamically to the left and en-

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Selector lever version

or, in certain situations, automatically, refer

to page 112.

General information

Depending on the vehicle equipment, a

Selector lever positions

transmission with either a latching selector

lever or a tap-operated selector lever is in-

Drive mode D

stalled.

Selector lever position for normal vehicle

operation. All gears for forward travel are

Transmission with a latching selector

activated automatically.

lever

R is reverse

Engage selector lever position R only when

the vehicle is stationary.

Neutral N

The vehicle may be pushed or roll without

engine power in selector lever position N,

for instance in vehicle washes, refer to

page 114.

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

are selected by moving the selector lever

Parking position P

into the respective selector lever position.

The selector lever engages in the selector

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lever positions.

Selector lever position, for instance for

parking the vehicle.

Transmission with a tap-operated

The transmission blocks the drive wheels in

selector lever

selector lever position P.

Engage selector lever position P only when

the vehicle is stationary.

Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that

selector lever position P is set. Otherwise,

the vehicle may begin to move.

Automatic parking position for a

transmission with a tap-operated selector

lever

The selector lever positions R, N, and D are

Selector lever position P is engaged auto-

selected by tapping the selector lever for-

matically in situations such as the follow-

ward or back. The selector lever automati-

ing:

cally returns to the center position when re-

- After the engine is switched off when

leased.

the vehicle is in the radio-ready state,

The selector lever position P is engaged by

refer to page 97, or when the ignition is

pressing the P button on the selector lever

switched off, refer to page 96, while se-

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lector lever position R, D or M/S is en-

–

Unintentional shifting from selector

gaged.

lever position P into another selector

lever position.

- If the driver's safety belt is unbuckled,

the driver's door is opened, and the

1.

To release the selector lever lock: with

brake pedal is not pressed while the ve-

the brake pedal depressed, press the

hicle is stationary and selector lever po-

button on the front of the selector lever.

sition D, M/S or R is engaged.

- After the ignition has been switched off

while selector lever position N is en-

gaged.

Engaging selector lever positions:

with a latching selector lever

General information

To prevent the vehicle from creeping after

2.

Move the selector lever into the desired

you select a drive mode, maintain pressure

position.

on the brake pedal until you are ready to

start.

Functional requirements

The selector lever can only be taken out of

selector lever position P if the ignition is on

or the engine is running.

Engaging selector lever position D, N,

R, or P

With the vehicle stationary, depress the

Engaging selector lever positions:

brake pedal before shifting out of selector

with a tap-operated selector lever

lever position P or N; otherwise, the shift

block will not be deactivated and the shift

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command will not be executed.

To prevent the vehicle from creeping after

A selector lever lock prevents the following

you select a drive mode, maintain pressure

faulty operation:

on the brake pedal until you are ready to

- Unintentional shifting into selector

start.

lever position P or R.

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

engine may have to be running too.

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The selection lever position P cannot be

Engaging selector lever position P

changed until all technical requirements are

met.

Engaging selector lever position D, N,

R

A selector lever lock prevents the following

faulty operation:

-

Unintentional shifting into selector

lever position R.

-

Unintentional shifting from selector

Press button P.

lever position P into another selector

lever position.

Rolling or pushing the vehicle

1.

Press and hold the button to release the

selector lever lock.

General information

In some situations, the vehicle is to roll

without its own power for a short distance,

for instance in a car wash, or be pushed.

Engaging selector lever position N:

with a latching selector lever

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. If necessary, release the parking brake.

2.

With the driver's safety belt fastened,

3. Depress the brake pedal.

briefly push the selector lever in the de-

4. Touch the selector lever lock and en-

sired direction, past a resistance point,

gage selector lever position N.

if needed. The selector lever automati-

5. Release brake.

cally returns to the center position when

released.

The vehicle can roll.

If there is a malfunction, you may not be

able to change the selector lever position.

Manually unlock the transmission lock, if

needed, refer to page 117.

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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4. Touch the selector lever lock and en-

Activating the Sport program

gage selector lever position N.

5. Switch the engine off.

In this way, the ignition remains

switched on, and a Check Control mes-

sage is displayed.

The vehicle can roll.

NOTICE

Selector lever position P is automatically

Press the selector lever to the left from se-

engaged when the ignition is switched off.

lector lever position D.

There is a risk of damage to property. Do

The engaged gear is displayed in the instru-

not switch ignition off in vehicle washes.

ment cluster, for instance S1.

Irrespective of the ignition, the selector

The sport program of the transmission is ac-

lever position P is automatically engaged af-

tivated.

ter approx. 15 minutes.

If there is a malfunction, you may not be

Ending the Sport program

able to change the selector lever position.

Push the selector lever to the right.

Electronically unlock the transmission lock,

D is displayed in the instrument cluster.

if needed, refer to page 117.

Manual mode M/S

Kickdown

Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driv-

Concept

ing performance. Step on the accelerator

Manual gear-shifting is possible in manual

pedal beyond the resistance point at the full

mode.

throttle position.

Activating manual mode

Sport program M/S

1. Press the selector lever to the left from

selector lever position D, arrow 1.

Concept

The shifting points and shifting times in the

Sport program are designed for a sportier

driving style. The transmission, for instance

shifts up later and the shifting times are

shorter.

2. Push the selector lever forward or pull it

backward, arrows 2.

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Shifting

the retaining ring upward at the rear

edge.

- Shifting up: pull the right shift paddle.

2. Lift the sleeve. Unplug the cable connec-

- Shifting down: pull left shift paddle.

tor, if needed.

- Downshifting to the lowest possible

3. Using the screwdriver from the onboard

gear: keep the left shift paddle pulled.

vehicle tool kit, refer to page 272, press

The selected gear is briefly displayed in the

the yellow release lever downward, see

instrument cluster, followed by the current

arrow.

gear.

Displays in the instrument cluster

The selector lever position is

displayed, for example P.

Releasing the transmission lock

4. Press the button on the front of the se-

manually: with a latching selector

lector lever and move the selector lever

lever

back slightly.

If the selector lever is locked in selector

Release the release lever.

lever position P despite the ignition being

5. Bring the selector lever into the desired

switched on, the brake pedal being de-

position.

pressed and the button on the selector lever

being pressed, the transmission lock can be

For additional information, see the chapter

unlocked manually:

on tow-starting and towing.

Before unlocking the transmission lock

manually, engage the parking brake force-

Releasing the transmission lock

fully to prevent the vehicle from rolling

electronically: with a tap-operated

away.

selector lever

1. Loosen the selector lever sleeve, to-

gether with the lower retaining ring,

General information

from the center console. To do so, pull

Electronically unlock the transmission lock

to maneuver vehicle from a danger area.

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Before unlocking the transmission lock, set

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the parking brake to prevent the vehicle

The use of Launch Control causes prema-

from rolling away.

ture component wear since this function

represents a very heavy load for the vehicle.

Engaging selector lever position N

Do not use Launch Control during the

Unlocking is possible, if the starter can spin

break-in, refer to page 224, period.

the engine.

Do not turn the steering wheel when driv-

1.

Press and hold down brake pedal.

ing away with Launch Control.

2.

Press the Start/Stop button. The starter

Functional requirements

must audibly start.

Launch Control is available as soon as the

3.

Press the button on the selector lever,

engine and transmission are at operating

arrow 1, and press and hold the selector

temperature.

lever into selector lever position N, ar-

row N, until selector lever position N is

Depending on the external temperature and

displayed in the instrument cluster.

driving style, the engine and transmission

require an interrupted trip of up to

A Check Control message is displayed.

30 miles/50 km in order to reach the oper-

ating temperature needed for Launch Con-

trol.

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 TRAC-

4.

Release the selector lever.

TION in combination with SPORT. The

5.

Release brake, as soon as the starter

DSC OFF indicator light lights up.

stops.

2.

Engage selector lever position S.

6.

Maneuver the vehicle from the danger

3.

With the left foot, forcefully press down

area and secure it against moving on its

on the brake.

own.

4.

Press and hold down the accelerator

For additional information, see the chapter

pedal beyond the resistance point at the

on tow-starting and towing.

full throttle position, kickdown.

A flag symbol is displayed in the instru-

Steptronic Sport transmission:

ment cluster.

Launch Control

5.

The starting engine speed adjusts. Wait

briefly until the engine speed is con-

Concept

stant. Keep accelerator pedal in this po-

Launch Control enables optimum accelera-

sition.

tion on surfaces with good traction under

6.

Release the brake within 3 seconds after

dry surrounding conditions.

the flag symbol illuminates.

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Displays

Displays

in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op-

Vehicle features and options

tions or country versions. This also applies

to safety-related functions and systems.

This chapter describes all standard, country-

When using these functions and systems,

specific and optional features offered with

the applicable laws and regulations must be

the series. It also describes features and

observed.

functions that are not necessarily available

Instrument cluster

Instrument cluster without enhanced features: overview

1

Tachometer

127

4

Fuel gauge

127

2

Indicator/warning lights

5

Display/reset miles

127

3

Speedometer

6

Electronic displays

122

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Instrument cluster with enhanced features: overview

1

Tachometer

127

4

Vehicle speed

2

Display/reset miles

127

5

Indicator/warning lights

3

Electronic displays

123

6

Fuel gauge

127

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Displays

Instrument cluster without additional functions: electronic displays

1

Driver assistance systems

Onboard Computer

133

Messages, for instance Check Control

2

Selector lever position

111

Time

128

Gear shift indicator

130

External temperature

128

3

MINI Driving Modes switch sta-

tus

172

Selection lists

132

Total miles/trip odometer

127

122

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Instrument cluster with enhanced features: electronic displays

1

Selector lever position

111

5

Messages, for instance Check Control

Gear shift indicator

130

Selection lists

132

2

Time

128

Navigation instructions

MINI Driving Modes switch sta-

6

Total miles/trip odometer

127

tus

172

Onboard Computer

133

3

Driver assistance systems

4

External temperature

128

Range

128

In addition, an acoustic signal may be out-

Check Control

put and a SMS text message may appear on

the Control Display.

Concept

The Check Control system monitors func-

Indicator/warning lights

tions in the vehicle and notifies you of mal-

functions in the monitored systems.

General information

The indicator/warning lights can light up in

General information

a variety of combinations and colors.

A Check Control message is displayed as a

Several of the lights are checked for proper

combination of indicator or warning lights

functioning and light up temporarily when

and text messages in the instrument cluster

the engine is started or the ignition is

and in the Head-up Display.

switched on.

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Displays

Red lights

Person warning

If a collision with a detected person

Safety belt reminder

is imminent, the symbol lights up

Indicator light flashes or is illumi-

and a signal sounds.

nated: safety belt on the driver or

passenger side is not buckled. The

Instrument cluster without enhanced

safety belt reminder can also be activated if

features: orange lights

objects are placed on the front passenger

seat.

Active Cruise Control

Make sure that the safety belts are posi-

The number bars shows the selected

tioned correctly.

distance from the vehicle driving

ahead.

Airbag system

Camera-based cruise control, refer to

Airbag system and belt tensioner

page 175.

may not be working.

Have the vehicle checked immedi-

Vehicle detection, Active Cruise Control

ately by a dealer's service center or another

Indicator light illuminates: a vehicle

qualified service center or repair shop.

has been detected ahead of you.

Indicator light flashes: the condi-

Parking brake

tions are not adequate for the system to

The parking brake is set.

work.

For releasing the parking brake, re-

The system was deactivated but applies the

fer to page 102.

brakes until the driver actively resumes

control of the vehicle by pressing on the

brake pedal or accelerator pedal.

Approach control warning

Yellow lights

Indicator light illuminates: advance

warning is issued, for example when

Antilock Braking System ABS

there is the impending danger of a

The Brake Assistant function may

collision or the distance to the vehicle

not activate. Avoid abrupt braking.

ahead is too small.

Take the longer braking distance

Increase the distance.

into account.

Indicator light flashes: acute warning of the

Have the system immediately

imminent danger of a collision when the ve-

checked by a dealer's service center

hicle approaches another vehicle at a rela-

or another qualified service center or repair

tively high differential speed.

shop.

Intervene by braking or make an evasive

maneuver.

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DSC Dynamic Stability Control

system automatically becomes active

again.

The indicator light flashes: DSC con-

trols the drive and braking forces.

- TPM was unable to complete the reset.

The vehicle is stabilized. Reduce

Reset the system again.

speed and modify your driving style to the

- A wheel without TPM wheel electronics

driving circumstances.

is mounted: have it checked by a deal-

The indicator light lights up: DSC has mal-

er’s service center or another qualified

functioned.

service center or repair shop as needed.

Have the system checked by a dealer's serv-

- Malfunction: have the system checked

ice center or another qualified service cen-

by a dealer’s service center or another

ter or repair shop.

qualified service center or repair shop.

DSC, refer to page 170.

Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 153.

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is

Steering system

deactivated or DTC Dynamic Traction

Steering system may not be working.

Control is activated

Have the system checked by a deal-

DSC is deactivated or DTC is acti-

er's service center or another quali-

vated.

fied service center or repair shop.

DSC, refer to page 170, and DTC, re-

fer to page 171.

Emissions

- The warning light lights up:

Flat Tire Monitor FTM

Emissions are deteriorating.

The FTM signals a loss of tire infla-

Have the vehicle checked as soon

tion pressure in a tire.

as possible.

Reduce your speed and stop cau-

- The warning light flashes under certain

tiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering

circumstances:

maneuvers.

This indicates that there is excessive

Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 158.

misfiring in the engine.

Reduce the vehicle speed and have the

Tire Pressure Monitor TPM

system checked immediately; otherwise,

serious engine misfiring within a brief

The indicator light illuminates: the

period can seriously damage emission

Tire Pressure Monitor reports a low

control components, in particular the

tire inflation pressure or a flat tire.

catalytic converter.

Follow the information in the Check Control

message.

Socket for Onboard Diagnosis, refer to

The indicator light flashes and is then illu-

page 271.

minated continuously: flat tires or tire pres-

sure losses cannot be detected.

- Interference caused by systems or devi-

ces with the same radio frequency: after

leaving the area of the interference, the

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Displays

Green lights

Hiding Check Control messages

Turn signal

Turn signal switched on.

Unusually rapid flashing of the indi-

cator light indicates that a turn sig-

nal bulb has failed.

Turn signal, refer to page 102.

Parking lights, headlight

Press the button on the turn signal lever.

Parking lights or headlights are

switched on.

Continuous display

Parking lights/low beams, headlight

Some Check Control messages are displayed

control, refer to page 142.

continuously and are not cleared until the

malfunction is eliminated. If several mal-

Front fog lights

functions occur at once, the messages are

Front fog lights are switched on.

displayed consecutively.

Front fog lights, refer to page 145.

The messages can be hidden for approx.

8 seconds. After this time, they are dis-

played again automatically.

High-beam Assistant

High-beam Assistant is switched on.

Temporary display

High beams are switched on and off

Some Check Control messages are hidden

automatically depending on the traf-

automatically after approx. 20 seconds. The

fic situation.

Check Control messages are stored and can

be displayed again later.

High-beam Assistant, refer to page 144.

Displaying stored Check Control

Cruise control

messages

The system is switched on. It main-

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

tains the speed that was set using

the control elements on the steering

1.

"My MINI"

wheel.

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Check Control"

Blue lights

4. Select the SMS text message.

High beams

High beams are switched on.

High beams, refer to page 103.

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Display

General information

Vehicle tilt position may cause the display

Check Control

to vary.

At least one Check Control message

Information on refueling, refer to page 236.

is displayed or stored.

Instrument cluster without

enhanced features: display

SMS text messages

The arrow beside the fuel

SMS text messages in combination with a

pump symbol shows which

symbol in the instrument cluster explain a

side of the vehicle the fuel

Check Control message and the meaning of

filler flap is on.

the indicator/warning lights.

Supplementary SMS text messages

Instrument cluster with enhanced

Additional information, such as on the

cause of an error or the required action, can

features: display

be called up via Check Control.

The arrow beside the fuel

With urgent messages the added text will

pump symbol shows which

be automatically displayed on the Control

side of the vehicle the fuel

Display.

filler flap is on.

Depending on the Check Control message,

further help can be selected.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Indicator light in the instrument

cluster

1.

"My MINI"

The yellow indicator light illumi-

2. "Vehicle status"

nates, once the fuel reserve is

3.

"Check Control"

reached.

4. Select the desired text message.

5. Select the desired setting.

Tachometer

Messages after trip completion

Certain messages displayed while driving

Always avoid engine speeds in the red

are displayed again after the ignition is

warning field. In this range, the fuel supply

switched off.

is reduced to protect the engine.

Fuel gauge

Odometer and trip odometer

Concept

Concept

The current fill level of the fuel tank is dis-

The total mileage driven and the mileage

played.

driven since the last reset are displayed in

the instrument cluster.

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Instrument cluster without

Display

additional functions: reset trip

The external temperature is

distance

displayed in the instrument

cluster.

Press the button.

- The odometer is displayed

when the ignition is

switched off.

- When the ignition is

Time

switched on, the trip od-

ometer is reset.

The time is displayed in the

instrument cluster.

Instrument cluster with enhanced

Set the time on the Central In-

features: reset trip distance

formation Display (CID), refer

Press the button.

to page 46.

- The odometer is displayed

when the ignition is

switched off.

Date

- When the ignition is

switched on, the trip od-

The date is displayed in the in-

ometer is reset.

strument cluster.

Set the date on the Central In-

formation Display (CID), refer

External temperature

to page 47.

General information

Range

If the indicator drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃, a sig-

nal sounds.

A Check Control message is displayed.

General information

There is an increased risk of ice on roads.

When the remaining range is low:

- A Check Control message is displayed

Safety information

briefly.

- The remaining range is shown on the

Onboard Computer.

Warning

- With a dynamic driving style, for in-

Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃

stance fast cornering, the engine func-

there can be a risk of icy roads, for in-

tion is not always ensured.

stance on bridges or shady sections of the

road. There is a risk of accident. Modify

The Check Control message appears contin-

your driving style to the weather condi-

uously below a range of approx.

tions at low temperatures.

30 miles/50 km.

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Safety information

3. "Displays"

4. "Instrument panel"

NOTICE

5. "Current consumption"

With a driving range of less than

30 miles/50 km the engine may no longer

have sufficient fuel. Engine functions are

Service notifications

not ensured anymore. There is a risk of

damage to property. Refuel promptly.

Concept

The function displays the service notifica-

Display

tions and the corresponding maintenance

scopes.

The current range is displayed

in the instrument cluster.

General information

After the ignition is switched on the instru-

ment cluster briefly displays available driv-

ing distance or time to the next scheduled

maintenance.

Displaying the cruising range

A service advisor can read out the current

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

service notifications from your vehicle key.

1.

"My MINI"

Display

2. "System settings"

3. "Displays"

Detailed information on service

4. "Instrument panel"

notifications

5. "Range"

More information on the type of service re-

quired may be displayed on the Control Dis-

play.

Current consumption

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

Concept

2. "Vehicle status"

Displays the current fuel consumption.

3.

"Service required"

Check whether you are currently driving in

an efficient and environmentally-friendly

Maintenance and service measures and

manner.

legally mandated inspections are dis-

played.

Displaying the current

4. Select an entry to call up detailed infor-

consumption

mation.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

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Displays

Symbols

3. Move the Controller to the left.

4.

"Teleservice Call"

Symbols

Description

No service is currently re-

quired.

Gear shift indicator

The deadline for scheduled

Concept

maintenance or a legally

mandated inspection is ap-

The system recommends the most efficient

proaching.

gear for the current driving situation.

The service deadline has al-

General information

ready passed.

Depending on the vehicle equipment and

country version, the gear shift indicator is

active in the manual mode of the Steptronic

Entering appointment dates

transmission and with manual transmission.

Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle

Suggestions to shift up or down are dis-

inspections.

played in the instrument cluster.

Make sure that the vehicle's date and time

are set correctly.

Manual transmission: displaying

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Example Description

1.

"My MINI"

2. "Vehicle status"

Efficient gear is set.

3.

"Service required"

4. "Vehicle inspection"

Depending on the equipment

5. "Date:"

version, shift to a more effi-

cient gear.

6. Select the desired setting.

Automatic Service Request

Data regarding the service status or legally

mandated vehicle inspections is automati-

Steptronic transmission: displaying

cally transmitted to your dealer’s service

center before your vehicle is due for serv-

Example Description

ice.

Efficient gear is set.

You can check when your dealer’s service

center was notified.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Depending on the equipment

version, shift to a more effi-

1.

"My MINI"

cient gear.

2. "Vehicle status"

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Speed Limit Info

Overview

Camera

Speed Limit Info

Concept

Speed Limit Info shows the current maxi-

mum permitted speed in the instrument

cluster.

General information

The camera at the base of the interior mir-

ror detects traffic signs at the edge of the

The camera is installed near the interior

road as well as overhead sign posts. Traffic

mirror.

signs with extra symbols for wet road con-

ditions, etc., are also detected and compared

Keep the windshield in front of the interior

with the vehicle's onboard data, such as

mirror clean and clear.

from the rain sensor, and will be displayed

depending on the situation.

Display

With the navigation system, the system

Depending on the vehicle equipment, Speed

takes into account the information stored in

Limit Info is displayed permanently in the

the navigation data and also displays speed

instrument cluster or via the Onboard Com-

limits present on routes without signs.

puter.

Speed limits when towing a trailer are not

shown.

Safety information

Warning

The system cannot serve as a substitute

for the driver’s personal judgment in as-

sessing visibility and traffic situation.

There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving

Press button on the turn signal lever several

style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic

times, if needed.

closely and actively intervene where ap-

propriate.

Speed Limit Info is displayed in the instru-

ment cluster.

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Displays

Speed Limit Info

- When traffic signs that are valid for a

parallel road are detected.

The last speed limit detected.

- During calibration of the camera imme-

diately after vehicle delivery.

Selection lists

With navigation system:

Speed Limit Info is not availa-

ble.

General information

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the

buttons on the steering wheel and the dis-

play in the instrument cluster can be used

Speed Limit Info can also be displayed in

to display or use the following:

the Head-up Display.

- Current audio source.

System limits

- Phone redial.

The system may not be fully functional and

- Turn on voice activation system.

may provide incorrect information in the

following situations:

Activating a list and adjusting the

-

In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snow-

setting

fall.

-

When traffic signs are fully or partially

Button on the

Function

concealed by objects, stickers or paint.

steering wheel

-

When driving very close to the vehicle

Move selection up.

in front of you.

-

When driving toward bright lights or

Move selection

strong reflections.

down.

-

When the windshield in front of the in-

Confirm the selec-

terior mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov-

tion.

ered by a sticker, etc.

-

In the event of incorrect detection by

Instrument cluster without

the camera.

enhanced features: display

-

If the speed limits stored in the naviga-

tion system are incorrect.

-

In areas not covered by the navigation

system.

-

When roads differ from the navigation,

such as due to changes in road routing.

-

When passing buses or trucks with a

speed sticker.

-

If the traffic signs are non-conforming.

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Instrument cluster with enhanced

–

GREEN Info.

features: display

When GREEN Mode is activated.

-

Average consumption, fuel.

–

Average consumption since delivery

from the factory.

-

Current consumption, fuel.

–

Average speed.

–

Date.

–

Engine temperature display.

–

Always Open Timer.

–

With equipment version with Head-up

Display and navigation:

Onboard Computer

Distance to destination.

When destination guidance is activated

Concept

in the navigation system.

The Onboard Computer displays different

-

With equipment version with Head-up

vehicle data in the instrument cluster, such

Display and navigation:

as average values.

Time of arrival.

When destination guidance is activated

Calling up information

in the navigation system.

-

Instrument cluster without enhanced

features:

Speed Limit Info.

-

Vehicle speed.

–

Trip odometer.

The unit of some information can be

changed.

Setting units, refer to page 47.

Press the button on the turn signal lever.

Information is displayed in the instrument

Selecting information

cluster.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, you

can select what information from the On-

board Computer can be accessed in the in-

Information at a glance

strument cluster.

Repeatedly pressing the but-

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

ton on the turn signal lever

calls up the following informa-

1.

"My MINI"

tion:

2. "System settings"

3. "Displays"

- Range.

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Displays

4. "Instrument panel"

Engine temperature display

5. Select the desired setting.

Concept

Settings are stored for the profile currently

The current engine temperature, based on a

used.

combination of coolant and engine oil tem-

perature is displayed. As soon as the opti-

Information in detail

mum operating temperature has been at-

tained, the indicator is in the center

Range

position.

Displays the estimated cruising range avail-

able with the remaining fuel.

General information

The range is calculated based on your driv-

If the engine oil or coolant, and thus the en-

ing style over the last 20 miles/30 km.

gine, become too hot, a Check Control mes-

sage is displayed too.

GREEN info

When the engine temperature is too

The achieved range extension may be dis-

high, a red indicator light is dis-

played as a bonus range.

played.

Average consumption

When the engine oil temperature is

too high, a red indicator light is dis-

The average consumption is calculated for

played.

the period while the engine is running.

The average consumption is calculated for

To check the coolant level, refer to

the distance traveled since the last reset by

page 268.

the Onboard Computer.

Instrument cluster without enhanced

Average speed

features: display

Periods in which the vehicle is parked with

the engine manually stopped are not in-

cluded in the calculation of the average

speed.

Resetting average values

Press and hold the button on the turn signal

lever.

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Instrument cluster with enhanced

destination is entered in the navigation sys-

features: display

tem before the trip is started.

The time must be correctly set.

Instrument cluster without additional

functions: Speed Limit Info

Speed Limit Info shows the current maxi-

mum permitted speed in the instrument

cluster.

Onboard Computer on the Control

Display

Always Open Timer

The Always Open Timer displays the cur-

Concept

rent driving time and total driving time

The Onboard Computer displays different

with the convertible top open in minutes

vehicle data on the Control Display, such as

and hours.

average values.

Reset the Always Open Timer

General information

Two types of Onboard Computers are availa-

ble on the Control Display:

- "Onboard info": average values, such as

the consumption, are displayed. The val-

ues can be reset individually.

- "Trip computer": the values deliver an

overview of a specific route and can be

reset as often as necessary.

Reset the current driving time: press button

Calling up the Onboard Computer or

on the turn signal lever for approx. 2 sec-

trip computer

onds with the driving times displayed.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

Distance to destination

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the

2. "Driving information"

distance remaining to the destination is dis-

3. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"

played if a destination is entered in the nav-

igation system before the trip is started.

Resetting the Onboard Computer

The distance to the destination is adopted

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

automatically.

1.

"My MINI"

Time of arrival

2. "Driving information"

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the

3. "Onboard info"

estimated time of arrival is displayed if a

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Displays

4. "Consumption" or "Speed"

Via MINI Driving Modes switch:

5. "OK"

1. Activate SPORT.

2. "Sport displays"

Resetting the trip computer

3.

"Sports instruments"

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

Vehicle state

2. "Driving information"

General information

3. "Trip computer"

The following vehicle and surrounding area

4. Move the Controller to the left, if

data is automatically checked and evaluated

needed.

in succession:

-

"Reset": all values are reset.

- Range.

–

"Automatic reset": all values are

- Engine temperature.

reset approx. 4 hours after the vehi-

- External temperature.

cle has come to a standstill.

- SPORT program state.

5. If necessary, "OK"

Finally, a total evaluation of the vehicle

state is displayed.

Driving Excitement

Checking vehicle state

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Concept

On the Control Display, sport instruments

1.

"My MINI"

can be displayed, and the vehicle state can

2. "Technology in action"

be checked before the use of the SPORT

3. "Sport displays"

program.

4.

"Vehicle and surroundings"

Sport instruments

Via the MINI Driving Modes switch:

1. Activate SPORT.

General information

2. "Sport displays"

On the Control Display, values for power

and torque are displayed.

3.

"Vehicle and surroundings"

Displaying sport instruments

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Speed warning

1.

"My MINI"

Concept

2. "Technology in action"

A speed limit can be set that when reached

3. "Sport displays"

will cause a warning to be issued.

4.

"Sports instruments"

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General information

Basic displays

The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed

Basic functions, for instance the tachome-

exceeds the set speed limit again, after it

ter, can be set to be displayed continually if

has dropped below it by 3 mph/5 km/h.

so desired.

Adjusting

Event displays

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Functions that are only displayed tempora-

rily, for instance the volume or temperature

1.

"My MINI"

settings, can be set as event displays.

2. "Vehicle settings"

Several vehicle assistance functions can

also be displayed on the LED ring. This dis-

3. "Speed warning"

play corresponds with the displays of the

4. "Warning at:"

function in the respective display.

5. Turn the Controller until the desired

speed is displayed.

Example: tachometer

6. Press the Controller.

Like the tachometer in the instrument clus-

ter, the light animations of the tachometer's

Activating/deactivating

basic display show the current RPMs and

the respective RPM warning thresholds.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

Display

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. "Speed warning"

4. "Speed warning"

Setting your current speed as the

speed warning

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

- Arrow 1: current RPM.

2. "Vehicle settings"

- Arrow 2: prewarning field.

3. "Speed warning"

- Arrow 3: warning field.

4. "Select current speed"

Switching on/off LED ring

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

LED ring on the central in-

1.

"My MINI"

strument cluster

2. "System settings"

Concept

3. "Displays"

The LED ring displays light animations to

4. "Center Instrument"

represent specific functions.

5. "Center Instrument"

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Displays

Adjusting the LED ring

Safety information

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Warning

1.

"My MINI"

When extending and retracting the projec-

2. "System settings"

tion screen of the Head-up Display, body

3. "Displays"

parts can be jammed. There is a risk of in-

4. "Center Instrument"

jury. Make sure that the area of movement

of the projection screen is clear during

5. "Basic display" or "Event display"

opening and closing.

6. Select the desired setting.

Setting the brightness

NOTICE

The brightness can be adjusted when night

The Head-up Display consists of sensitive

lighting is active in the instrument cluster.

components that can easily be scraped or

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

damaged. There is a risk of damage to

property. Do not place any objects on the

1.

"My MINI"

Head-up Display, attach to system compo-

2. "System settings"

nents or plug into the system. Do not

move the moving parts manually.

3. "Displays"

4. "Center Instrument"

5. "Brightness at night"

Overview

6. Turn the Controller until the desired

brightness is set.

7. Press the Controller.

The setting is stored for the driver profile

currently used.

Head-up Display

Concept

Switching the Head-up Display

This system projects important information

on/off

into the driver's field of vision, for instance

When switching on, the projection lens of

the speed.

the Head-up Display is extended. When

The driver can get information without

switching off, the projection lens of the

averting his or her eyes from the road.

Head-up Display is retracted again.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

General information

1.

"My MINI"

Follow the instructions for cleaning the

2. "System settings"

Head-up Display. For additional informa-

tion, see the chapter on care.

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3. "Displays"

3. "Displays"

4. "Head-Up Display"

4. "Head-Up Display"

5. "Head-Up Display"

5. "Brightness"

6. Turn the Controller until the desired

Display

brightness is set.

7. Press the Controller.

Overview

When the low beams are switched on, the

The following information is displayed on

brightness of the Head-up Display can be

the Head-up Display:

additionally influenced using the instru-

- Vehicle speed.

ment lighting, refer to page 146.

- Navigation instructions.

The setting is stored for the driver profile

- Check Control messages.

currently used.

- Selection list from the instrument clus-

Adjusting the height

ter.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

- Driver assistance systems.

Some of this information is only displayed

1.

"My MINI"

briefly as needed.

2. "System settings"

3. "Displays"

Selecting displays in the Head-up

Display

4. "Head-Up Display"

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

5. "Height"

6. Turn the Controller until the desired

1.

"My MINI"

height is reached.

2. "System settings"

7. Press the Controller.

3. "Displays"

The setting is stored for the driver profile

4. "Head-Up Display"

currently used.

5. "Displayed information"

Setting the rotation

6. Select the desired displays in the Head-

up Display.

The screen of the Head-up Display can be

rotated around its own axis.

Settings are stored for the driver profile

currently used.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

Setting the brightness

2. "System settings"

The brightness is automatically adjusted to

the ambient brightness.

3. "Displays"

The basic setting can be adjusted manually.

4. "Head-Up Display"

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

5. "Rotation"

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

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Displays

6. Turn the Controller until the desired set-

Display

ting is selected.

7. Press the Controller.

The setting is stored for the driver profile

currently used.

Display visibility

The visibility of the displays in the Head-up

Display is influenced by the following fac-

tors:

- Certain sitting positions.

1

Vehicle speed

- Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis-

2

Shift point indicator

play.

3

Gear display

- Sunglasses with certain polarization fil-

4

Current engine speed

ters.

5

Warning field, speed

- Wet roads.

- Unfavorable light conditions.

Shift point indicator

Concept

John Cooper Works: sport dis-

The shift point indicator in the Head-up

plays in the Head-up Display

Display indicates the optimum shifting

point. Thus, with a sporty driving style, the

General information

best possible vehicle acceleration is ach-

ieved.

The sport displays in the Head-up Display

assist with a sporty driving style.

Functional requirements

- Steptronic Sport transmission:

Switching on

Manual mode M/S and, if necessary, Dy-

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

namic Traction Control DTC are acti-

1.

"My MINI"

vated.

2. "System settings"

- Press the accelerator pedal all the way

down.

3. "Displays"

4. "Head-Up Display"

Display

5. "Displayed information"

Successive gray illuminated fields indicate

6. "Sport displays"

the upcoming shift moment.

With navigation system: if the sport dis-

Shift up immediately when the red fields

plays are switched on, no navigation con-

light up.

tent will be displayed on the Head-up Dis-

When the maximum speed is reached, the

play.

entire display flashes red and the supply of

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fuel is interrupted in order to protect the

To reset the total driving time, contact your

engine.

service center.

Always Open Timer

Vehicle status

Concept

General information

The Always Open Timer displays the driving

The status can be displayed and actions per-

times with open convertible top on the Con-

formed for several systems.

trol Display and in the Onboard Computer.

Opening the vehicle status

General information

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the

1.

"My MINI"

Always Open Timer can also be displayed as

a light animation on the LED ring of the

2. "Vehicle status"

central instrument cluster.

Information at a glance

Displaying the Always Open Timer

Symbols

Description

1.

"My MINI"

2. "Openometer"

"Flat Tire Monitor": status of

the run-flat tires, refer to

page 158.

Display

The following information is displayed on

"Tire Pressure Monitor": sta-

the Control Display:

tus of the Tire Pressure

Monitor TPM, refer to

- Current driving time with the

page 153.

convertible top open in minutes and

hours.

"Engine oil level": Electronic

- Total driving time with the convertible

engine oil level check, refer

top open in minutes and hours.

to page 264.

- Current external temperature while driv-

"Check Control": Check Con-

ing with the convertible top open.

trol messages are stored in

Maximum 99 hours and 59 minutes are dis-

the background and can be

played for the current driving time, and

displayed on the Control

maximum 999 hours and 59 minutes for the

Display. Displaying stored

total driving time.

Check Control messages, re-

fer to page 126.

Reset the current driving time

"Service required": display-

1.

"My MINI"

ing service notifications, re-

fer to page 129.

2. "Openometer"

"Teleservice Call": Serv-

3. "Reset trip"

ice Request.

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