
Settings are stored automatically after approxi‐
mately 10 seconds.
Sun visor
Glare shield
Fold the sun visor down or up.
Vanity mirror
A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor be‐
hind a cover.
When the cover is opened, the mirror lighting
switches on.
Ashtray/cigarette
lighter
Overview
The ashtray is located in one of the frontal cup
holders, the cigarette lighter above it in the
center console.
Ashtray
In order to empty the ashtray, remove the ash‐
tray from the cupholder.
Lighter
WARNING
Contact with hot heating elements or the
hot socket of the cigarette lighter can cause
burns. Flammable materials can ignite if the
cigarette lighter falls down or is held against
the respective objects. There is risk of fire and
injuries. Hold the cigarette lighter on its handle.
Make sure that children do not use the ciga‐
rette lighter and do not burn themselves, for
example by carrying the remote control along
when exiting the vehicle.◀
CAUTION
If metal objects fall into the socket, they
can cause a short circuit. There is risk of prop‐
erty damage. Replace the cigarette lighter or
socket cover again after using the socket.◀
Push in the lighter.
The lighter can be removed as
soon as it pops back out.
Connecting electrical de‐
vices
Information
WARNING
Devices and cables in the unfolding area
of the airbags, for example portable navigation
devices, etc., can hinder the unfolding of the
airbag or be thrown around in the car's interior
when unfolding. There is risk of injuries. make
sure that devices and cables are not in the air‐
bag's area of unfolding.◀
CAUTION
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery
can work with high voltages and currents,
which means that the 12 volt on-board net‐
work can be overloaded or damaged. There is
risk of property damage. Only connect battery
chargers for the vehicle battery to the starting
aid terminals in the engine compartment.◀
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By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehi‐
cle driving ahead of you.
Driving smoothly and proactively reduces fuel
consumption.
Avoid high engine speeds
As a rule: driving at low engine speeds lowers
fuel consumption and reduces wear.
Use 1st gear to get the vehicle moving. Starting
with the 2nd gear, accelerate rapidly. When ac‐
celerating, shift up before reaching high engine
speeds.
When you reach the desired speed, shift into
the highest applicable gear and drive with the
engine speed as low as possible and at a con‐
stant speed.
The gear shift indicator, refer to page 86, of
your vehicle indicates the most fuel efficient
gear.
Use coasting conditions
When approaching a red light, take your foot
off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to a
halt.
For going downhill take your foot off the accel‐
erator and let the vehicle roll.
The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting.
Switch off the engine
during longer stops
Switch off the engine during longer stops, for
example, at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in
traffic congestion.
Auto Start/Stop function
The Auto Start/Stop function of your vehicle au‐
tomatically switches off the engine during a
stop.
If the engine is switched off and then restarted
rather than leaving the engine running con‐
stantly, fuel consumption and emissions are re‐
duced. Savings can begin within a few seconds
of switching off the engine.
In addition, fuel consumption is also deter‐
mined by other factors, such as driving style,
road conditions, maintenance or environmental
factors.
Switch off any functions
that are not currently
needed
Functions such as seat heating and the rear
window defroster require a lot of energy and
consume additional fuel, especially in city and
stop-and-go traffic.
Therefore, switch off these functions if they are
not actually needed.
Have maintenance car‐
ried out
Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve
optimal vehicle efficiency and service life. MINI
recommends that maintenance work be per‐
formed by a MINI service center.
Also note the MINI maintenance systems, refer
to page 201.
GREEN Mode
The concept
The GREEN Mode supports a driving style that
saves on fuel consumption. For this purpose,
the engine control and comfort features, e. g.
the climate control output, are adjusted.
For Steptronic transmission:
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The Coasting driving condition is enabled under
certain conditions.
Under certain conditions the engine is auto‐
matically decoupled from the transmission in
selector lever position D. The vehicle continues
traveling with the engine idling to reduce fuel
consumption. Selector lever position D remains
engaged. An indicator provides information
about the distance traveled in Coasting mode.
In addition, context-sensitive instructions are
displayed to assist with an optimized fuel con‐
sumption driving style.
The achieved extended range is displayed in
the instrument cluster.
Overview
The system includes the following MINIMAL
functions and displays:
▷GREEN bonus range, refer to page 171.▷GREEN tips driving instruction, refer to
page 171.
▷GREEN climate control, refer to page 170.▷MINIMALISM analyzer, refer to page 173.▷Coasting driving condition, refer to
page 172.
Activating GREEN Mode
Turn Driving Dynamics Control to
the right until GREEN Mode is
displayed in the instrument clus‐
ter.
Configuring GREEN Mode
Via the Driving Dynamics Control
1.Activating GREEN Mode.2."Configure GREEN"3.Configure the program.
Via onboard monitor:
1. "Settings"2."GREEN Mode"
Or
1. "Settings"2."Driving mode"3."Configure GREEN"
Configure the program.
GREEN tip
▷"Tip at:"
Set the GREEN Mode speed at which a
GREEN Mode tip is to be displayed.
▷"GREEN speed warning":
Displays a reminder when the set GREEN
Mode speed is exceeded.
Coasting
Fuel-efficiency can be optimized by disengag‐
ing the engine and Coasting, refer to page 172,
with the engine idling.
This function is only available in GREEN Mode.
GREEN climate control
"GREEN climate control"
Climate control is set to be fuel-efficient.
By making a slight change to the set tempera‐
ture, or adjusting the rate of heating or cooling
of the car's interior fuel consumption can be
economized.
The outputs of the seat heater and the exterior
Additionally heat output to seats and exterior
mirror is reduced.
Exterior mirror heat is available when outside
temperatures are very low.
GREEN potential
The percentage of potential savings that can be
achieved with the current configuration is dis‐
played.
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Rear window de‐
froster 141, 144
Recirculated-air filter 144
Recirculated-air
mode 140, 143
Recommended fuel
grade 180
Recommended tire
brands 187
Refueling 178
Remaining range 85
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, blocking 35
Remote control, malfunc‐
tion 39
Remote control, replacing the
battery 34
Remote control, univer‐
sal 146
Replacement fuse 214
Replacing parts 203
Replacing the battery, remote
control 34
Replacing wheels/tires 187
Reporting safety malfunc‐
tions 10
RES CNCL button, see camera-
based cruise control 121
RES CNCL button, see Cruise
control 127
Reserve warning, see
Range 85
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 105
Retaining straps, securing
cargo 166
Retreaded tires 187
Roadside parking lights 97
RON recommended fuel
grade 180
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 229
Roof-mounted luggage
rack 166
RSC Run Flat System Compo‐
nent, see Run-flat tires 188
Rubber components,
care 223
Run-flat tires 188
S
Safe braking 163
Safety belt reminder for driv‐
er's seat and front passenger
seat 54
Safety belts 53
Safety belts, care 224
Safety switch, windows 47
Safety systems, airbags 101
Saving fuel 168
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐
play 18
Screwdriver 203
Sealant 189
Seat and mirror memory 56
Seat belts, see Safety belts 53
Seat heating, front 52
Seating position for chil‐
dren 60
Seats 50
Selection list in instrument
cluster 88
Selector lever, Steptronic
transmission 75
Sensors, care 224
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐
tion Based Service CBS 201
Service requirements, dis‐
play 85
SET button, see camera-based
cruise control 121
SET button, see Cruise con‐
trol 127
Settings, locking/unlocking 43
Settings, mirrors 57
Settings on Control Display 91
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐
ror 56
Shift paddles on the steering
wheel 76
Side airbag 101
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 44
Sitting safely 50
Size 228
Slide/tilt glass roof 47
Snow chains 192
Socket 150
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐
nostics 202
Spare fuse 214
Spare tire, see Emergency
wheel 212
Speed, average 89
Speed limit detection, on‐
board computer 89
Speed limiter, display 86
Speed Limit Information 86
Speed warning 91
Split Doors 40
Split doors via remote con‐
trol 38
Split screen 23
Sport displays 90
SPORT program, Dynamic
Driving Control 119
Sport program, transmis‐
sion 76
Stability control systems 117
Standard view, Head-up Dis‐
play 94
Start/stop, automatic func‐
tion 66
Start/Stop button 64
Start function during malfunc‐
tion 35
Starting the engine 65
Status control display,
tires 105
Status information, onboard
monitor 23
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering wheel, adjusting 59
Steptronic Sport transmission,
see Steptronic transmis‐
sion 75
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