2010 MINI Hardtop 2 Door lights

MOBILITYAT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS ENTERTAINMENT
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NAVIGATION REFERENCE
Lamps
Parking lamps/low beams
0Lamps off and daytime running lights
1Parking lamps and daytime running lights
2Low-beam headlamps and welcome lamps
3Automatic headlamp control
*, daytime run-
ning lights and welcome lamps
When you open the driver's door with the igni-
tion switched off, the exterior lighting is auto-
matically switched off if the light switch is in
position 0, 2 or 3.
Switch on the parking lamps if necessary, switch
position 1.
Parking lamps
Turn the light switch to position 1.
The front, rear and side vehicle lighting is
switched on.
Activation of lights on one side of the vehicle for
parking, page88.
The parking lamps will discharge the bat-
tery. Therefore, do not leave them on for
unduly long periods of time; otherwise, the bat-
tery might not have enough power to start the
engine.<
Low beams
Turn the light switch to position 2.
The low beams come on when the ignition is on.
Automatic headlamp control*
When the switch is in position3, the low beams
are switched on and off automatically depend-
ing on ambient light conditions, e.g. in a tunnel,
in twilight, or if there is precipitation.
The headlamps may also come on when the sun
is sitting low on a blue sky.
When driving into tunnels with bright overhead
lights, there may be a delay before the head-
lamps come on.
The low beams remain switched on indepen-
dent of the ambient lighting conditions when
you switch on the fog lamps
*.
If the daytime running lights are activated,
page88, the low beams are always switched on
with the light switch in position 3 and the igni-
tion on. The exterior lamps are automatically
switched off after the vehicle is parked.
The automatic headlamp control cannot
serve as a substitute for your personal
judgment in determining when the lamps
should be switched on in response to ambient
lighting conditions. For example, the system
cannot detect fog or hazy weather. To avoid
safety risks, you should respond to these kinds
of low-visibility situations by switching the head-
lamps on manually.<
Welcome lamps
If you leave the light switch in the low beam or
automatic headlamp control position when you
switch off the ignition, the parking lamps and
interior lamps come on for a certain time as soon
as the vehicle is unlocked.
Pathway lighting
If you activate the headlamp flasher after
switching off the ignition with the lamps
switched off, the low beams come on and
remain on for a certain time.
The setting is stored for the remote control in
use, refer to Personal Profile, page26.

Lamps
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Setting the duration or deactivating the
function
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup"
and press the MINI joystick.
3.Select "Settings".
4.Select "Vehicle and tires".
5.Select "Lighting".
6.Select "Pathway lighting".
7.Turn the MINI joystick to select the corre-
sponding duration.
8.Press the MINI joystick to apply the setting.
Daytime running lights*
The light switch can remain in the lamps off,
parking lamps or automatic headlamp control
*
position.
In the lamps off position, the exterior lighting is
automatically switched off after the vehicle is
parked. In the parking lamps position, the park-
ing lamps will stay on after the ignition is
switched off.
Switch on the parking lamps separately if
needed.
Activating/deactivating daytime
running lights
The setting is stored for the remote control in
use, refer to Personal Profile, page26.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup"
and press the MINI joystick.
3.Select "Settings".4.Select "Vehicle and tires".
5.Select "Lighting".
6.Select "Daytime running lamps".
The daytime running lights are switched on.
High beams/roadside
parking lamps
1Turn signal indicators/roadside parking
lamps
*
2Switching on high beams
3Switching off high beams/headlamp flasher
Roadside parking lamps, left or right*
The vehicle can be illuminated on one side for
parking. Comply with local regulations when
doing so.
Switching on
After parking the vehicle, press the lever up or
down, arrow 1.
The roadside parking lamps drain the bat-
tery. Therefore, do not leave them on for
unduly long periods of time; otherwise, the bat-
tery might not have enough power to start the
engine.<

Things to remember when driving
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You can find the applicable data under Weights
on page 205.
Saving fuel
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif-
ferent factors. The implementation of certain
measures, your driving style and regular mainte-
nance can have an influence on fuel consump-
tion and on the environmental impact.
Remove unnecessary cargo
Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts no longer in use
Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof- or rear-mounted
luggage racks whenever you are not using
them.
Attached parts on the vehicle affect its aerody-
namics and increase fuel consumption.
Check tire inflation pressure regularly
Check and, if necessary, correct tire inflation
pressure at least twice a month and before start-
ing on a long trip.
Low inflation pressure increases rolling resis-
tance and thus leads to greater fuel consump-
tion and tire wear.
Drive off immediately
Do no t wa it for t he eng ine to warm u p wh ile the
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right
away, but at moderate engine speeds. This is the
fastest way for the cold engine to reach its oper-
ating temperature.
Think ahead while driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking by
maintaining a suitable distance to the vehicle
driving ahead.
Driving smoothly and anticipating impending
traffic situations reduces fuel consumption.
Avoid high engine speeds
Use first gear only for driving off. In second and
higher gears, accelerate smoothly to a suitable
engine and road speed. In doing so, avoid high
engine speeds and shift up early.
When you reach your desired traveling speed,
shift to the highest suitable gear and drive at
constant speed.
As a rule: driving at low engine speeds lowers
fuel consumption and reduces wear.
Coasting
When approaching a red traffic light, take your
foot off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast
to a halt in the highest suitable gear.
On a downhill gradient, take your foot off
the accelerator and let the vehicle coast in a
suitable gear.
Fuel supply is shut off automatically when the
vehicle is coasting.
Switch off the engine during lengthy
stops
Switch off the engine when stopping for lengthy
periods, e.g. at traffic lights, railroad crossings or
in traffic congestions.
Have the vehicle serviced
Have your vehicle serviced regularly to achieve
good economy and a long vehicle life. The man-
ufacturer of your MINI recommends having the
vehicle serviced by a MINI dealer. Also note the
MINI Maintenance System, page179.

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MOBILITYAT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS ENTERTAINMENT NAVIGATION REFERENCE
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit10
Data202
– capacities206
– dimensions203
– engine202
– weights205
Data recorders180
"Date"70
Date
– setting69
– setting format70
"Date format"70
"Daytime running lamps"88
Daytime running lights88
DBC Dynamic Brake Control,
refer to Brake Assist76
Deactivating front passenger
airbags85
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking28
Defect
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap162
Defogging windows93
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows93
Defrosting windows93
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation
– automatic climate control93
Destination address
– deleting123
– entering114,117
Destination for navigation
– destination list121
– entry114
– home address123
– manual entry114,117
– selecting from address
book122
– selecting using
information120
– selecting via map119
– storing122Destination guidance126
– changing specified route124
– displaying route127
– distance and arrival126
– interrupting126
– starting126
– taking detours130
– terminating/continuing126
– voice instructions129
– volume for voice
instructions129
Destination list for navigation
system121
Destinations recently driven
to121
Detour, refer to Driving around
a traffic congestion134
Differential, breaking in102
Digital clock60
Digital radio, refer to HD
Radio144
Dimensions203
Dipstick, engine oil177
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions129
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals55
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book121
Displacement, refer to Engine
data202
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting89
"Display off"20
Display, refer to Onboard
monitor controls16
Displays12
– instrument combination12
– on the Control Display16
Displays and controls10
Displays, care184
Disposal
– of coolant178
– remote control battery35
– vehicle battery195
"Dist. to dest."63Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements65
Distance warning, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC75
Diving stability control
systems76
Door key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control26
Door lock29
Door lock, confirmation
signals28
"Door locks"28,30
Doors, manual operation30
DOT Quality Grades172
Drinks holders, refer to
Cupholders97
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill
Assist78
Driving around a traffic
congestion134
Driving dynamics control, refer
to Sport button78
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams87
Driving notes102
Driving off on inclines, refer to
Hill Assist78
Driving route, refer to
Displaying route127
Driving through water103
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes102
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function93
DTC Dynamic Traction Control
DTC77
DVD for navigation112
Dynamic Brake Control DBC,
refer to Brake Assist76
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC76
Dynamic Traction Control77
E
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on the CD player138