2016 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE brake light

Driving stability control systemsVehicle features and op‐
tions
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. The respectively applicable country provi‐
sions must be observed when using the respec‐
tive features and systems.
Anti-lock Braking System
ABS
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during
braking.
The vehicle contains its steering power 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 system
automatically produces the greatest possible
braking force boost. It reduces the braking dis‐
tance to a minimum during emergency stop.
This system utilizes all of the benefits provided
by ABS.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the emergency stop.DSC Dynamic Stability
Control
The concept
Within the physical limits, the system helps to
keep the vehicle on a steady course by reduc‐
ing engine speed and by applying brakes to the
individual wheels.
General information
Dynamic Stability Control detect for example
the following unstable driving conditions:▷Fishtailing, which can lead to oversteering.▷Loss of traction of the front wheels, which
can lead to understeering.
Dynamic Traction Control DTC, refer to
page 123, is a version of the DSC where for‐
ward momentum is optimized.
Information The laws of physics cannot be repealed, not
even with DSC.
WARNING
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is risk of an accident. Adjust
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene in the re‐
spective situations. ◀
Indicator/warning lights The indicator lamp flashes: DSC controls
the drive and braking forces.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has
failed.
Seite 122CONTROLSDriving stability control systems122
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 969 276 - II/16

Deactivating DSC: DSC OFFWhen DSC is deactivated, driving stability is re‐
duced during acceleration and when driving in
curves.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again
as soon as possible.
Deactivating DSC Press and hold this button but not lon‐
ger than approx. 10 seconds, until the
indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up in the in‐
strument cluster and displays DSC OFF.
DSC is switched off.
Activating DSC Press button.
DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator
lamp go out.
Indicator/warning lights
When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is displayed
in the instrument cluster.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is de‐
activated.
Automatic activation When DSC is deactivated, automatic activation
occurs in the following situations:▷The vehicle has a flat tire.▷When activating cruise control in TRACTION
or DSC OFF mode.
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control
The concept
DTC is a version of the DSC where forward mo‐
mentum is optimized.
The system ensures maximum headway on
special road conditions, for example unplowed
snowy roads or loose road surfaces, but with
somewhat limited vehicle stability.
When DTC is activated, the vehicle has maxi‐
mum traction. Driving stability is limited during
acceleration and when driving in curves.
Therefore drive with appropriate caution.
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC
under the following special circumstances:▷When driving in slush or on uncleared,
snow-covered roads.▷When freeing vehicle from deep snow or
driving off from loose grounds.▷When driving with snow chains.
Deactivating/activating DTC Dynamic
Traction Control
Activating DTC Press button.
TRACTION is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC
OFF lights up.
Deactivating DTC Press button again.
TRACTION and the DSC OFF indicator
lamp go out.
Performance Control
Performance Control enhances the agility of the
vehicle.
To increase maneuverability, with a corre‐
spondingly sporty driving style, wheels are
braked individually.
Seite 123Driving stability control systemsCONTROLS123
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 969 276 - II/16

Overview
Buttons on the steering wheelPress buttonFunctionCruise control on/off, refer to
page 127.Store/maintain speed, refer to
page 128.Pause cruise control, refer to
page 127.
Continue cruise control with the
last setting, refer to page 128.Reduce distance, refer to
page 128.Increase distance, refer to
page 128.Increase speed, refer to
page 128.Reduce speed, refer to page 128.
Buttons are arranged according to vehicle's ser‐
ies, optional features and country specifica‐
tions.
Camera
The camera is installed near the interior rear‐
view mirror.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
Functional requirements
Speed range The system is best used on well-constructed
roads.
The system is functional at speeds beginning at
approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.
The max. speed that can be set is
85 mph/140 km/h.
Switching on/off and interrupting cruise
control
Switching on Press button on the steering wheel.
Display in the instrument cluster lights
up.
Display in the instrument cluster lights
up. The current speed is adopted as de‐
sired speed and displayed with symbol.
Cruise control is active and maintains the set
speed.
DSC will be switched on if needed.
Switching off Press button on the steering wheel.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed is
deleted.
Interrupting manually Press button on the steering wheel.
Automatic interruption
The system is automatically interrupted in the
following situations:▷When the driver applies the brakes.Seite 127Driving comfortCONTROLS127
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 969 276 - II/16

InformationMake sure that the difference between current
speed and stored speed is not too large before
calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, unin‐
tentional braking or accelerating may occur.
Calling up stored speed and distance Press button with the system inter‐
rupted. Cruise control is continued with
the saved values. The selected distance is
briefly displayed in the CID (central information
display).
Switching distance control on/off
Information WARNING
The system does not react to traffic driv‐
ing ahead of you, but instead maintains the
stored speed. There is risk of accidents or risk of
property damage. Adjust the desired speed to
the traffic conditions and brake as needed. ◀
Switching distance control off Press and hold this button.
Or: Press and hold this button.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
To switch distance control back on, press one of
the two buttons again briefly.
After changing over distance control, a Check
Control message is displayed.Displays in the instrument cluster
Desired speed and stored speed In addition to the indicator lamp, the
desired speed is displayed in the central
information display.▷Display lights up green: system is active, the
display indicates the desired speed.▷Display lights up orange: system is inter‐
rupted, the display indicates the stored
speed.▷No display: system is switched off.
If no speed is indicated, it is possible that the
conditions necessary for operation are not cur‐
rently fulfilled.
Distance to vehicle ahead of you
Selected distance from the vehicle driving
ahead is briefly displayed in the left hand por‐
tion of the CID (central information display).
Distance displayDistance 1Distance 2Distance 3Distance 4
This value is set automatically after
the system is switched on.
Detected vehicle
Symbol lights up orange:
A vehicle has been detected ahead of
you.
Seite 129Driving comfortCONTROLS129
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 969 276 - II/16

Indicator/warning lightsSymbol flashes orange:
The conditions are not adequate for the
system to work.
The system was deactivated but applies the
brakes until you actively resume control by
pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator
pedal.
Symbol flashes red and a signal sounds:
You are requested to intervene by brak‐
ing or make an evasive maneuver.
The system has been interrupted or dis‐
tance control is temporarily suppressed
because the accelerator pedal is being
pressed; a vehicle was not detected.
Distance control is temporarily sup‐
pressed because the accelerator pedal
is being pressed; a vehicle was de‐
tected.
Displays in the Head-up Display
The information from Active Cruise Control can
also be displayed in the Head-up Display.
Adjusting the Head-up Display, refer to
page 94.
System limits
Detection range
The detection capacity of the system and the
automatic braking capacity are limited.
Two-wheeled vehicles for instance might not
be detected.
Deceleration
The system does not decelerate in the following
situations:▷For pedestrians, cyclists or similarly slow-
moving road users.▷For red traffic lights.▷For cross traffic.▷For oncoming traffic.▷Unlit vehicles or vehicles with nonworking
lighting at night.
Swerving vehicles
A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected
until it is completely within the same lane as
your vehicle.
If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly
swerves into your lane, the system may not be
able to automatically restore the selected dis‐
tance. This also applies to major speed differ‐
ences to vehicles driving ahead of you, for ex‐
ample, when rapidly approaching a truck.
When a vehicle driving ahead of you is reliably
detected, the system requests that the driver
intervene by braking and carrying out evasive
maneuvers, if needed.
Seite 130CONTROLSDriving comfort130
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 969 276 - II/16

Cornering
If the desired speed is too high for a curve, the
speed is reduced slightly, although curves can‐
not be anticipated in advance. Therefore, drive
into a curve at an appropriate speed.
In tight curves the system offers only restricted
detection where a vehicle ahead of you might
be detected late or not at all.
When you approach a curve the system may
briefly report vehicles in the next lane due to
the bend of the curve. If the system decelerates
you may compensate it by briefly accelerating.
After releasing the gas pedal the system is reac‐
tivated and controls speed independently.
Weather
In the event of unfavorable weather and light conditions, e. g. if there is rain, snowfall, slush,
fog or glare, this may result in poorer recogni‐
tion of vehicles as well as short-term interrup‐
tions for vehicles that are already detected.
Drive attentively, and react to the current traffic
situation. If necessary, intervene actively, for
example by braking, steering or evading.
Engine power
The desired speed may not be maintained on
uphill grades if engine power is insufficient.
Malfunction A Check Control message is displayed if the sys‐
tem fails or was automatically deactivated.
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:▷When an object was not correctly detected.▷In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐
fall.▷In tight curves.▷If the field of view of the camera or the
windshield are dirty or covered.▷When driving toward bright lights.▷Up to 20 seconds after the start of the en‐
gine, via the Start/Stop button.▷During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle delivery.
Cruise control
The concept
Using this system, a desired speed can be ad‐
justed using the buttons on the steering wheel.
The system maintains the desired speed. The
system accelerates and brakes automatically as
needed.
General information
The system is functional at speeds beginning at
approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.
Depending on the driving settings, the features
of the cruise control can change in certain
areas.
Seite 131Driving comfortCONTROLS131
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 969 276 - II/16

InformationWARNING
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic situations. There is risk of an accident. Adjust
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene in the re‐
spective situations. ◀
WARNING
The use of the system can lead to an in‐
creased risk of accidents in the following situa‐
tions:▷On winding roads.▷In heavy traffic.▷On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or
on a loose road surface.
There is risk of accidents or risk of property
damage. Only use the system if driving at con‐
stant speed is possible. ◀
Overview
Buttons on the steering wheel
Press buttonFunctionCruise control on/off, refer to
page 132.Store speed, refer to page 133.Pause cruise control, refer to
page 132.
Continue cruise control with the
last setting, refer to page 133.Increase speed, refer to
page 133.Reduce speed, refer to page 133.Switching on/off and interrupting cruise
control
Switching on Press button on the steering wheel.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
The current speed is adopted as the de‐
sired speed and is displayed with the
symbol in the instrument cluster.
Cruise control is active and maintains the set
speed.
DSC will be switched on if needed.
Switching off Press button on the steering wheel.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed is
deleted.
Interrupting manually When active, press the button on the
steering wheel.
Automatic interruption
The system is automatically interrupted in the
following situations:▷When the driver applies the brakes.▷If the clutch pedal is depressed for a few
seconds or released while a gear is not en‐
gaged.▷If the gear engaged is too high for the cur‐
rent speed.▷If selector lever position N is set.▷When DTC is activated or DSC is deacti‐
vated.▷When DSC is actively controlling stability.Seite 132CONTROLSDriving comfort132
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 969 276 - II/16

Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from
the hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its
active 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 risk of an accident. Stow objects in the
vehicle such that they are secured and cannot
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 clearance for
the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats are se‐
curely fastened again after they were removed,
e.g., for cleaning. ◀
Driving in wet conditions When roads are wet, salted, or in heavy rain,
press brake pedal ever so gently every few miles.
Ensure that this action does not endanger other
traffic.
The heat generated in this process helps dry
the brake discs and pads.
In this way braking efficiency will be available
when you need it.
Hills WARNING
Light but consistent brake pressure can
lead to high temperatures, brakes wearing out
and possibly even brake failure. There is risk of
an accident. Avoid placing excessive stress on
the brake system. ◀
WARNING
In idle state or with the engine switched
off, safety-relevant functions are restricted or
not available anymore, e.g., braking effect of
the engine or braking force and steering sup‐port. There is risk of an accident. Do not drive in
idle state or with the engine switched off. ◀
Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the
gear that requires least braking efforts. Other‐
wise the brakes may overheat and reduce
brake efficiency.
You can increase the engine's braking effect by
shifting down, going all the way to first gear, if
needed.
Brake disc corrosion Corrosion on the brake discs and contamina‐
tion on the brake pads are furthered by:▷Low mileage.▷Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all.▷Infrequent use of the brakes.
Corrosion will built up when the maximum
pressure applied to the brake pads during brak‐
ing is not reached - thus discs don't get
cleaned.
Corrosion buildup on the brake discs will cause
a pulsating effect on the brakes in their re‐
sponse - generally that cannot be corrected.
Condensation under the parked vehicle When using the automatic climate control, con‐
densation water develops collecting under‐
neath the vehicle.
Ground clearance CAUTION
If ground clearance is insufficient, there
might be contact with the front or rear spoiler
for example when driving over curbs or enter‐
ing into underground car parking garages.
There is a risk of property damage. Ensure that
there is sufficient ground clearance available. ◀
Seite 168DRIVING TIPSThings to remember when driving168
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 969 276 - II/16