2014 MINI COOPER lock

P Park
Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The
drive wheels are blocked.
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that se‐
lector lever position P of the automatic trans‐
mission is engaged. Otherwise, the vehicle may
begin to roll.
Kickdown Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving
performance. Press on the accelerator pedal
beyond the resistance point at the full throttle
position.
Engaging a selector lever position Press on the brake pedal until you start
driving
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a gear, maintain pressure on the brake
pedal until you are ready to start. ◀
The selector lever can only be taken out of se‐
lector lever position P if the ignition is on or the
engine is running.
With the vehicle stationary, press on the brake
pedal before shifting out of selector lever posi‐
tion P or N; otherwise, the selector lever is
blocked: shift lock.
A lock prevents inadvertent shifting into selec‐
tor lever position P or R.
Canceling the lock
Press the button on the front of the selector
lever, arrow.
Sport program and manual mode M/S
Activating the sport program
Press the selector lever to the left out of selec‐
tor lever position D.
The engaged selector lever position, such as S1,
is displayed in the instrument cluster.
The sport program of the transmission is acti‐
vated.
Activating the M/S manual mode
1.Press the selector lever to the left out of se‐
lector lever position D.2.Push the selector lever forward or back‐
ward.
Manual mode becomes active and the selector
lever position is changed.
The engaged selector lever position is displayed
in the instrument cluster, for instance M1.
Once maximum engine speed is attained, M/S
manual mode is automatically upshifted as
needed.
Switching to manual mode
▷To shift down: press the selector lever for‐
ward.▷To shift up: pull the selector lever rear‐
wards.
Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine
and road speeds, e.g., downshifting is not pos‐
sible if the engine speed is too high.
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The selected selector lever position is briefly
displayed in the instrument cluster, followed by
the current one.
Manual mode M/S: prevent automatic
upshifting
Once maximum engine speed is attained, M/S
manual mode is automatically upshifted as
needed.
For vehicles with Sport automatic transmission,
automatic shift operations are not performed if
one of the following conditions is met:▷DSC is deactivated.▷TRACTION is activated.
In addition, the kickdown is deactivated.
Ending the sport program/manual
mode
Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Shift paddles for Sport automatic
transmission
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow
you to shift gears quickly while keeping both
hands on the steering wheel.
If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are
used to shift gears in automatic mode, the
transmission temporarily switches to manual
mode.
If the shift paddles are not used and the vehicle
is not accelerated for a certain time, the system
switches back into automatic mode if the selec‐
tor lever is in selector lever position D.
▷Shift up: pull right shift paddle.▷Shift down: pull left shift paddle.
The vehicle only shifts up or down at appropri‐
ate engine and road speeds, e.g., it does not
shift down if the engine speed is too high.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
Displays in the instrument cluster The selector lever position is dis‐
played, e.g.: P.
Manually release the transmission lock
Should the selector lever be blocked in selector
lever position P despite the ignition being
turned on, the brake being depressed and the
unlock button being pressed, the transmission
lock can be manually canceled:
Before unlocking the transmission lock man‐
ually, engage the parking brake forcefully to
prevent the vehicle from rolling away.
1.Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever.2.Pull the sleeve over the selector lever. Un‐
plug the cable connector if necessary.3.Using the screwdriver from the onboard ve‐
hicle tool kit, refer to page 188, press the
yellow release lever downward, arrow.4.Move the selector lever slightly toward the
rear; to do this press the unlock button on
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SymbolFunction or systemRear fog lampHigh beamsHigh-beam AssistantParking lamps, headlamp controlVehicle detection, Active Cruise Con‐
trol: collision warning.Cruise controlDSC Dynamic Stability ControlDSC Dynamic Stability Control is deac‐
tivated or DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐
trol is activatedTire Pressure Monitor
Flat Tire MonitorSafety beltsAirbag systemSteering systemEngine functionsParking brake.
Brake system.SymbolFunction or systemIn Canadian models
Parking brake.
Brake system.ABS Antilock Brake SystemIn Canadian models
ABS Antilock Brake SystemAt least one Check Control message is
displayed or is stored (symbol in dis‐
play)
Text messages
Text messages in combination with a symbol in
the instrument cluster explain a Check Control
message and the meaning of the indicator and
warning lamps.
Supplementary text messages Additional information, such as on the cause of
a fault or the required action, can be called up
via Check Control.
The supplementary text of urgent messages is
automatically displayed on the Control Display.
Symbols Within the supplementary text, the following
functions can be selected independent of the
check control message.
▷ Display additional information about
the Check Control message in the
Integrated Owner's Manual.▷ "Service request"
Contact the service partner.▷ "Roadside Assistance"
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Welcome lamps and
headlamp courtesy de‐
lay feature
Welcome lamps
When the vehicle is parked, leave the switch in
position
or : parking and interior lamps
come on briefly when the vehicle is unlocked
depending on the ambient light.
Activating/deactivating
1. "Settings"2."Lighting"3."Welcome lights"
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Headlamp courtesy delay feature The low beams stay lit for a short while if the
headlamp flasher is switched on after the lights
and ignition are switched off.
Setting the duration
1. "Settings"2."Lighting"3."Pathway lighting:"4.Set the duration.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Automatic headlamp
control
Switch position
: the low beams are
switched on and off automatically, e.g., in tun‐
nels, in twilight or if there is precipitation. The
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights
up.
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can
cause the lights to be switched on.
The low beams always stay on when the fog
lamps are switched on.
Personal responsibility
The automatic headlamp control cannot
serve as a substitute for your personal judg‐
ment in determining when the lamps should be
switched on in response to ambient lighting
conditions.
For example, the sensors are unable to detect
fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you
should always switch on the lamps manually
under these conditions. ◀
Daytime running lights
With the ignition switched on, the daytime run‐
ning lights light up in position 0,
or .
After the ignition is switched off, the parking
lamps light up in position
.
Activating/deactivating
In some countries, daytime running lights are
compulsory, so it may not be possible to deacti‐
vate the daytime running lights.
1. "Settings"2."Lighting"3."Daytime running lamps"
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Cornering lamp
Switch position
: during cornering, the cor‐
nering lamp also lights the interior area of the
curve. Below a speed of approx.
25 mph/40 km/h when the flasher is switched
on and the steering angle is detected, there is
automatic activation.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
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Protective action
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐
tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end
collisions.
Information on how to ensure the opti‐
mal protective effect of the airbags▷Keep at a distance from the airbags.▷Always grasp the steering wheel on the
steering wheel rim, holding your hands at
the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to
keep the danger of injury to your hands or
arms as low as possible if the airbag is trig‐
gered.▷There should be no people, animals, or ob‐
jects between an airbag and a person.▷Do not use the cover of the front airbag on
the front passenger side as a storage area.▷Keep the dashboard and window on the
front passenger side clear, i.e. do not cover
with adhesive labels or coverings, and do
not attach holders such as for navigation in‐
struments and mobile phones.▷Make sure that the front passenger is sitting
correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and legs
in the footwell; otherwise, leg injuries can
occur if the front airbag is triggered.▷Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or
other objects on the front passenger seat
that are not approved specifically for seats
with integrated side airbags.▷Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as
jackets, over the backrests.▷Make sure that occupants keep their heads
away from the side airbag and do not rest
against the head airbag; otherwise, injuries
can occur if the airbags are triggered.▷Do not remove the airbag restraint system.▷Do not remove the steering wheel.▷Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐
bag cover panels, cover them or modify
them in any way.▷Never modify either the individual compo‐
nents or the wiring in the airbag system.
This also applies to steering wheel covers,
the dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars
and the sides of the headliner. ◀
Even when all instructions are followed closely,
injury from contact with the airbags cannot be
ruled out in certain situations.
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to
short-term and, in most cases, temporary hear‐
ing impairment in sensitive individuals.
In the case of a malfunction, deactivation
and after triggering of the airbags
Do not touch the individual components imme‐
diately after the system has been triggered;
otherwise, there is the danger of burns.
Only have the airbags checked, repaired or dis‐
mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by
the service center or a workshop that has the
necessary authorization for handling explo‐
sives.
Non-professional attempts to service the sys‐
tem could lead to failure in an emergency or
undesired triggering of the airbag, either of
which could result in injury. ◀
Warnings and information on the airbags are
also found on the sun visors.
Functional readiness of the airbag
system
When the ignition is switched on, thewarning lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up briefly and thereby indicates
the operational readiness of the entire airbag
system and the belt tensioner.
Airbag system malfunctioning
▷Warning lamp does not come on when the
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Driving stability control systemsVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehi‐
cle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Antilock Brake System
ABS
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during
braking.
The vehicle remains steerable even during full
brake applications, thus increasing active
safety.
ABS is operational every time you start the en‐
gine.
Brake assistant When you apply the brakes rapidly, this systemautomatically produces the maximum braking
force boost. This then reduces braking distance
to a minimum during full braking. This system
utilizes all of the benefits provided by ABS.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the full braking.
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control
The concept
DSC prevents traction loss in the driving wheels
when driving away and accelerating.DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi‐
tions, such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Subject
to physical limits, DSC helps to keep the vehicle
on a steady course by reducing engine speed
and by applying brakes to the individual
wheels.
Adjust your driving style to the situation
An appropriate driving style is always the
responsibility of the driver.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even
with DSC.
Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety
margin by driving in a risky manner. ◀
Indicator/warning lamps The indicator lamp flashes: DSC controls
the drive forces and brake forces.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has
failed.
Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF
When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is re‐
duced during acceleration and when driving in
bends.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again
as soon as possible.
Deactivating DSC Press and hold the button, but not lon‐
ger than approx. 10 seconds, until the
indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up in the in‐
strument cluster and DSC OFF is displayed.
The DSC system is switched off.
Activating DSC Press the button.Seite 106CONTROLSDriving stability control systems106
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Climate control functions in detail
Manual air distribution Turn the wheel to select the de‐
sired program or the desired in‐
termediate setting.▷ Windows.▷ Upper body region.▷ Footwell.▷ Windows, upper body region, and foot‐
well.
Defrosting windows and removing
condensation
Direct the air distribution toward windows, in‐
crease the air flow and temperature, and, if
necessary, use the cooling function.
Air flow, manual Turn the wheel to set the desired
air volume.
The higher the rate, the more ef‐
fective the heating or cooling will
be.
The air flow of the air conditioner may be re‐
duced automatically to save battery power.
Temperature Turn the wheel to set the desired
temperature.
Cooling function The passenger compartment can only be
cooled with the engine running.
Press the button.
The air is cooled and dehumidified and, de‐
pending on the temperature setting, warmed
again.
Depending on the weather, the windshield may
fog up briefly when the engine is started.
When using the air conditioner, condensation
water, refer to page 150, develops that exits
underneath the vehicle.
Recirculated-air mode
You can respond to unpleasant odors or pollu‐
tants in the immediate environment by tempo‐
rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The
system then recirculates the air currently within
the vehicle.
Press the button repeatedly to select
an operating mode:▷LED off: outside air flows in continuously.▷LED on, recirculated-air mode: the supply
of outside air into the vehicle is perma‐
nently blocked.
Recirculated air mode switches off automati‐
cally at low external temperatures after a cer‐
tain amount of time in order to window fog‐
ging.
If the windows fog over, switch off recirculated-
air mode and increase the air flow, if necessary.
Continuous recirculated-air mode
The recirculated-air mode should not be
used for an extended period of time, as the air
quality inside the vehicle deteriorates stead‐
ily. ◀
Rear window defroster Press the button.
The rear window defroster switches off
automatically after a certain period of time.
When Green mode, refer to page 156, is acti‐
vated, the heater output is reduced.
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The system is set to the lowest temperature,
maximum air flow and recirculated-air mode.
Air flows out of the vents for the upper body re‐
gion. The vents need to be open for this.
The function is available above external tem‐
perature of approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃ and with the en‐
gine running.
The air flow can be adjusted when the program
is active.
Cooling function The passenger compartment can only be
cooled with the engine running.
Press the button.
The air is cooled and dehumidified
and, depending on the temperature setting,
warmed again.
Depending on the weather, the windshield may
fog up briefly when the engine is started.
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally with the AUTO program.
When using the automatic climate control, con‐
densation water, refer to page 150, develops
that exits underneath the vehicle.
Automatic recirculated-air control/ recirculated-air mode
You can respond to unpleasant odors or pollu‐
tants in the immediate environment by tempo‐
rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The
system then recirculates the air currently within
the vehicle.
Press the button repeatedly to select
an operating mode:▷LEDs off: outside air flows in continuously.▷Left LED on, automatic recirculated-air con‐
trol: a sensor detects pollutants in the out‐
side air and controls the shutoff automati‐
cally.▷Right LED on, recirculated-air mode: the
supply of outside air into the vehicle is per‐
manently blocked.
Recirculated air mode switches off automati‐
cally at low external temperatures after a cer‐
tain amount of time in order to window fog‐
ging.
If windows are fogged over, switch off the recir‐
culating mode and press the AUTO button.
Make sure that air can flow onto the wind‐
shield.
Continuous recirculated-air mode
The recirculated-air mode should not be
used for an extended period of time, as the air
quality inside the vehicle deteriorates stead‐
ily. ◀
Rear window defroster Press the button.
The rear window defroster switches off
automatically after a certain period of time.
When Green mode, refer to page 156, is acti‐
vated, the heater output is reduced.
Windshield defroster Press the button.
The front window defroster switches
off automatically after a certain period of time.
Defrosting windows and removing
condensation
Press the button.
Ice and condensation are quickly re‐
moved from the windshield and the front side
windows.
The air flow can be adjusted when the program
is active.
If the windows fog over, also switch on the
cooling function or press the AUTO button.
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