2015 MINI Hardtop 2 Door trip computer

Electronic displays1Driver assistance systems
Messages, e.g. Check Control
Time   64
External temperature   64
Selection lists   67
Total miles/trip odometer   64On-board computer  672Selector lever position display   55
Gear shift indicator   653Driving Dynamics Control   96
StatusCheck Control
The concept
The Check Control system monitors functions in
the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in the monitored systems.
A Check Control message is displayed as a com‐
bination of indicator or warning lights and text
messages in the instrument cluster.
In addition, an acoustic signal may be output
and a text message may appear on the radio.Indicator/warning lights
General information
The indicator and warning lights can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
Red lights Safety belt reminder Flashing or illuminated: safety belt on
the driver or passenger side is not buck‐
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High-beam AssistantHigh-beam Assistant is switched on.
High beams are activated and off auto‐
matically as a function of the traffic sit‐
uation.
For additional information, refer to High-beam
Assistant, refer to page 75.
Cruise control The system is switched on. It maintains
the speed that was set using the control
elements on the steering wheel.
Blue lights
High beams High beams are activated.
For additional information, refer to High
beams, refer to page 52.
General lamps At least one Check Control message is
displayed or is stored. The symbol is
shown in the display of the instrument
cluster.
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 lights.
Supplementary text messages Additional information, such as on the cause of
an error or the required action, can be called up
via Check Control.
With urgent messages the added text will be
automatically displayed on the radio display.
To view the entire text line for line: turn the
right-hand knob on the radio.Hiding Check Control messages
Press the onboard computer button on the turn
signal lever.
▷Some Check Control messages are dis‐
played continuously and are not cleared
until the malfunction is eliminated. If sev‐
eral malfunctions occur at once, the mes‐
sages are displayed consecutively.
These messages can be faded for approx.
8 seconds. After this time, they are dis‐
played again automatically.▷Other Check Control messages are faded
automatically after approx. 20 seconds.
They are stored and can be displayed again
later.
Displaying stored Check Control
messages
1. Press button.2. "Vehicle Info"3."Vehicle status"4."Check Control"5.Selecting the desired Check Control mes‐
sage
Messages after trip completion
Special messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after the ignition is switched
off.
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Fuel gaugeVehicle tilt position may cause
the display to vary.
The arrow beside the fuel pump
symbol shows which side of the
vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Notes on refueling, refer to page 172.
Tachometer
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted
to protect the engine.
Odometer and trip odom‐
eter
The concept
Odometer and trip odometer are displayed in
the instrument cluster.
Resetting the trip odometer Press the knob.▷The odometer is displayed
when the ignition is switched
off.▷When the ignition is switched
on, the trip odometer is re‐
set.
External temperature
If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, a signal sounds.
A Check Control message is dis‐
played.
There is an increased risk of ice
on roads.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, roads might be icy.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and
shaded roads, e.g., to avoid the increased risk
of an accident. ◀
Time The time is displayed in the in‐
strument cluster.
Setting the time on the radio, re‐
fer to page 69.
Date The date is displayed in the in‐
strument cluster.
Set the date on the radio, refer
to page 69.
Range Display With a low remaining range:▷A Check Control message is
displayed briefly.▷The remaining range is
shown on the computer.▷With a dynamic driving style - e.g., taking
curves aggressively - engine operation
might vary.
The Check Control message appears continu‐
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range of
30 miles/50 km or engine operation might fail
and damage might occur. ◀
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