2012 MINI COUPE ROADSTER CONVERTIBLE ESP

Things to remember when drivingDRIVING TIPS
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MINI Convertible:
The permissible load is the sum of the occu-
pants' weights and the weight of the cargo. The
greater the weight of the occupants, the less
cargo/luggage can be transported.
Stowing cargo
>Position heavy objects as low and as far
forward as possible, id eally directly behind
the rear seat backrests.
> Cover sharp edges and corners.
> For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is
not occupied, secure each safety belt in the
respective opposite buckle.
> Do not stack higher than the top edge of the
backrests.
MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster MINI Convertible
Securing cargo
MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster:
MINI Convertible:
>
Secure smaller and lighter items using
retaining or draw straps.
> Heavy-duty cargo straps for securing larger
and heavier objects ar e available at your
MINI dealer. Four lashing eyes are provided
for attaching the cargo straps. Two of them
are located on the forward wall of the cargo
area.
Comply with the information enclosed with
the load-securing devices.

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Always position and secure the cargo as
described above, so that it cannot endan-
ger the car's occupants, for example if sudden
braking or swerves are necessary.
Do not exceed the approved gross vehicle
weight and axle loads, page 257 257; other-
wise, the operating safety of the vehicle is no
longer assured and the vehicle will not be in
compliance with the construction and use
regulations.
Heavy or hard objects should not be carried
loose inside the car, since they could be thrown
around, for example as a result of heavy braking,
sudden swerves, etc., and endanger the occu-
pants. Do not secure cargo using the fastening
points for the tether strap, page 58; they may
become damaged. <
Rear luggage rack
A special rack system is available as an option
for your MINI. Please note the information
contained in the asse mbly instructions.
Mounting points
The mounting points are under the protective
caps in the bumper.
Push out the caps at the respective slots.
Loading rear luggage rack
When loading, make su re that the maximum
allowed roof load, the gross vehicle weight and
the axle loads are not exceeded.
You can find the applicable data under Weights
on page 257.
Saving fuel
Your vehicle incorporates numerous technolo-
gies for reducing fuel consumption and
emissions.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif-
ferent factors. Fuel consumption and environ-
mental pollution are affect ed by various actions,
the manner of driving and regular maintenance.
Remove unnecessary cargo
Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts no longer in use
Remove luggage rack if no longer needed after
use.
Attached parts on the ve hicle affect its aerody-
namics and increase fuel consumption.
Closing windows
Open windows increase air resistance and
therefore fuel consumption.
Check tire inflation pressure regularly
Check and, if necessary, correct tire inflation
pressure at least twic e a month and before
starting 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 not wait for the engine to warm up while the
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right
away, but at moderate engi ne speeds. This is the
fastest way for the cold engine to reach its oper-
ating temperature.
Think ahead while driving
Avoid unnecessary accelera tion and braking. by
maintaining a suitable di stance to the vehicle
driving ahead.
Looking-ahead and smooth driving reduces fuel
consumption.

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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 lo w engine speeds lowers
fuel consumption and reduces wear.
Coasting
When approaching a red traffic light, take your
foot off the accelerator and let the car roll to a
stop in the highest gear possible.
On a downhill gradient, take your foot off the
accelerator and let the vehi cle 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 jams.
Switch off any features that are not
currently required
Features such as air conditioning, seat heaters
and the rear window defroster require a great
deal of energy and result in greater fuel con-
sumption, especially in city driving and during
Stop & Go operation. For this reason, switch off
these features if they are not really needed.
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, page 225.

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Destination entryNAVIGATION
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To enter spaces, if necessary:
Select the symbol.
4. If necessary, move the MINI joystick to the
right and change to the list of towns and
cities and select a name.
Entering the postal code
1.Select "Town/City/Postal Code" or displayed
city.
2. Select the symbol.
3. Select the digits individually.
4. Change to the list of postal codes and
towns/cities.
5. Highlight the postal code.
6. Select the zip code.
The corresponding dest ination is displayed.
Entering street and intersection
1.Select "Street" or displayed street.
2. Enter the street and intersection the same
way you entered the town/city.
If there are several streets with the same name:
1. Move the MINI joystick to the right to
change to the list of street names.
2. Highlight street.
3. Select the street.
Alternative: entering street and house
number
1.Select "Street" or displayed street.
2. Enter the street the same way you entered
the town/city.
3. "House number" 4.
Select the digits.
5. Change to the list of house numbers.
6. Select a house number or range of house
numbers.
Entering a street without a destination
town/city
It is also possible to enter a street without enter-
ing a destination town/city. In this case all streets
of the entered country are offered for selection.
The related town/city is displayed after the
street name.
If a town/city has already been entered, this
entry can be canceled. Th is may be practical if
the desired street does not exist in the entered
destination, because, for example, it belongs to
another part of the town/city.
1. "Navigation"
2. "Enter address"
3. Select "Street" or displayed street.
4. Change to the list of street names.
5. Select "In" with the currently displayed
country.
6. Select the letters.
7. Change to the list of street names.
8. Highlight street.
9. Select the street.

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Editing a destination
Destinations can be edited, for example, to
change the house number of an existing entry.
1. "Navigation"
2. "Last destinations"
3. Highlight the destination.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Edit destination"
Deleting the last destinations
1."Navigation"
2. "Last destinations"
3. Highlight the destination.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Delete entry" or "Delete all last des-
tinations".
Special destinations
You can search for a special destination, e.g. a
hotel or place of interest, and start route guid-
ance to the corresponding location.
The scope of information provided
depends on the particular set of naviga-
tion data you are using. <
Accessing search for special
destinations
1."Navigation"
2. Select "Points of Interest"
search.
A-Z search
1."A-Z search"
2. "Town/City"
3. "Category"
4. "Category details"
For some special destinations, it is possible
to select several catego ry details. Move the
MINI joystick to the left to exit category
details. 5.
"Keyword"
6. Enter keyword.
A list of the special destinations is displayed.
7. Select the special destination.
8. Select the symbol.
9. "Start guidance" or "Add as another
destination".
If several details are stored, then you can
scroll through the pages.
If a phone number is available, a connection
can be established, if desired.
Category search
1."Category search"
2. "Search destination"
3. Select or enter town/city.
4. "Category"
5. Select category.
6. "Category details"
For some special destinations, it is possible
to select several catego ry details. Move the
MINI joystick to the left to exit category
details.
7. "Start search"
A list of the special destinations is displayed.
8. Select the special destination.
Details are displayed.
9. Select the symbol.
10. "Start guidance" or "Add as another
destination".
If several details are stored, then you can scroll
through the pages. If a phone number is avail-
able, a connection can be established, if desired.
Special destination location
As you input the search destination, you can
select from among various options.
> "At current location"
> "At destination"

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4.Select the destination with the cross-hairs.
> Changing scale: turn the MINI joystick.
> Moving map: move the MINI joystick in
the corresponding direction.
> Shifting map diag onally: move the
MINI joystick in the corresponding
direction and turn the MINI joystick.
5. Press the MINI joystick to display additional
menu items.
>Select the symbol: "Start guidance" or
"Add as another destination".
> "Find points of interest": the search for
special destinations is started.
Specifying the street
If the system does not detect any street, then a
street name in the vicinity or the coordinates of
the destination are displayed.
Additional functions
In the interactive map, th e scale can be adjusted
and the visible map sectio n can be shifted. You
can also access other func tions by pressing the
MINI joystick:
>Select the symbol and "Start guid-
ance" if necessary.
> "Exit interactive map"
> Map display
> "Display destination"
The section of the map around the
destination is displayed. >
"Display current location"
The section of the map around the
current position is displayed.
> "Find points of interest", refer to
page 130.
Entering destination via
voice
General information
>Voice activation system, refer to page 23.
> When entering a destinat ion by voice, it is
possible to switch between voice input and
the onboard computer.
> Having the possible spoken commands read
aloud: {Voice commands }
Saying the entries
>Countries, towns/cities , streets, and inter-
sections can be either spoken aloud as an
entire words or spelled in the system
language, refer to page 80.
Example: to enter a destination in a US state
as a complete word, the system language
must be English.
> Spell the entry if the language of the area is
different from the system language.
> Speak the letters smoothly and avoid
excessive emphasis and pauses.
Entering a town/city
The town/city can be spelled or entered as an
entire word.
The methods of entry depend on the
navigation data in use and the country
and language settings. <
2. Wait for the system prompt for the
town/city.
1.{City} or { Spell city}.

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3."Add as another destination"
4. Select the location where the intermediate
destination is to be inserted.
Starting the trip
After entering all inte rmediate destinations:
"Start guidance"
Word-matching principle
The system's word-matching principle makes it
easier to enter the name s of towns or streets.
The system runs ongoing checks, comparing
your destination entries wi th the data stored in
the vehicle as the basis for instant response. The
user benefits include:
> Town/city names can also be entered differ-
ently from the official names if you use a
form that is customary in other countries.
Example:
Instead of "München", you can also enter
the English spelling "Munich" or the Italian
spelling "Monaco".
> When you are entering the names of towns/
cities and streets the system will complete
them automatically as soon as enough let-
ters are available to ensure unambiguous
identification.
> The system offers only those letters for
selection of name entries that are stored in
the vehicle. The system will not accept non
existent names and addresses.

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NAVIGATIONRoute guidance
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Planned route
After route guidance is started, the planned
route is displayed on the map.
Status boxes
Show/hide: press the MINI joystick.
>Upper status box: time, phone details, and
entertainment details.
> Lower status box: symb ol for active route
guidance, traffic inform ation status, arrival
time, and distance from destination.
Toolbar
The following functions ar e available directly in
the map view:
Changing map scale
"Interactive map"
> Moving map: move the MINI joystick in the
corresponding direction.
> Shifting map diagonally: move the
MINI joystick in the co rresponding direction
and turn the MINI joystick.
Changing scale
1. Select the symbol and press the MINI
joystick.
2. Changing scale: turn the MINI joystick.
Automatic scaling of the map
In the map view facing north, turn the
MINI joystick in either direction until the scale
AUTO is displayed. The map shows the entire
path between the location and destination.
Settings for the map display
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
1.Open "Options".
2. "Settings"
>"Day/night mode"
Select and adjust depending on light
conditions. If "Traffic conditions/gray
map" is activated, then this setting is not
taken into account.
> "Traffic conditions/gray map"
The map is optimize d for displaying
traffic bulletins. Symbols for the special
destinations are no longer displayed.
Displaying arrow view in map display
When route guidance is active, the arrow view
can be displayed additionally on the right side of
the map display.
1. "Navigation"
2. Open "Options".
SymbolFunction
Starting/stopping route
guidance
Switching voice instruc-
tions on/off
Changing route criteria or
selecting route alternatives
Searching for special
destination
Displaying traffic bulletins
Interactive map
Adjusting map views
or arrow display
Changing scale

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