2016 MINI Clubman Owner's Manual

General
driving
notes
Closing
split
doors WARNING
An open split door protrudes from the ve~
hicle and can endanger occupants and other
road users or damage the vehicle in the event
of an accident, braking or evasive maneuvers.
In addition, exhaust fumes may enter the vehi~
cle interior. There is a risk of injury or risk of
property damage. Do not drive with split doors
open. '

Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds fromthe hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in itsactive mode.
Objects
in
the
area
around
the
pedals WARNING
Objects in the driver's floor area can limit
the pedal distance or block a depressed pedal.
There is a risk of an accident. Stow objects in
the vehicle such that they are secured and can~ not enter into the driver's floor area. Use floor
mats that are suitable for the vehicle and can be safely attached to the floor. Do not use
loose floor mats and do not layer several floor
mats. Make sure that there is sufficient clear~
ance for the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats
are securely fastened again after they were re~
moved, e.g., for cleaning. '

Driving
on
racetracksHigher mechanical and thermal loads duringracetrack operation lead to increased wear.This wear is not covered by the warranty. Thevehicle is not designed for motorsports com~petitive use.Seite 171Things
to
remember
when
drivingDRIVING
TIPS171
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LoadingVehicle
features
and
op

4.The resulting figure equals the availableamount of cargo and luggage load ca~
pacity.
E.g., if the YYY amount equals 1,000 lbs
and there will be four 150 lbs passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 400 lbs:
1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs  400 lbs.5.Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed theavailable cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
Load
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of the occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the
less cargo that can be transported.
Stowing
and
securing cargo
'

LoadingBecause roof-mounted luggage racks raise thevehicle's center of gravity when loaded, they
have a major effect on vehicle handling and
steering response.
Therefore, note the following when loading and driving:'

Saving
fuelVehicle
features
and
op

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 90, 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, e.g.,
at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic
congestion.
Auto
Start/Stop
function
The Auto Start/Stop function of the vehicle au~
tomatically switches off the engine during a stop.If the engine is switched off and then restartedrather 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 environmentalfactors.
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 andstop-and-go traffic.
Therefore, switch off these functions if they are
not actually needed.
Have
maintenance
car