
Sudden serious tire damage caused by external
circumstances cannot be recognized in ad‐
vance.
The system could be delayed or malfunction in
the following situations:▷When the system has not been initialized.▷When driving on a snowy or slippery road
surface.▷Sporty driving style: spinning traction
wheels, high lateral acceleration (drifting).▷When driving with snow chains.
Actions in the event of a flat tire
Normal tires
1.Identify the damaged tire.
Do this by checking the air pressure in all
four tires.
The tire pressure gauge of the Mobility Sys‐
tem, refer to page 188, can be used for this
purpose.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is
correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have
been initialized. In this case, initialize the
system.
If identification of flat tire damage is not
possible, please contact a dealer’s service
center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.2.Fix the flat tire using the Mobility System,
refer to page 188.
Run-flat tires
Maximum speed
You may continue driving with a damaged tire at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Continued driving with a flat tire
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:
1.Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.2.Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.3.Check the air pressure in all four tires at the
next opportunity.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is
correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have
been initialized. In this case, initialize the
system.
Possible driving distance with complete loss of
tire inflation pressure:
The possible driving distance after a loss of tire
inflation pressure depends on cargo load, driv‐
ing style and road conditions.
A vehicle with an average load has a possible
driving range of approx. 50 miles/80 km.
A vehicle with a damaged tire reacts differently,
e.g., it has reduced lane stability during brak‐
ing, a longer braking distance and different
self-steering properties. Adjust your driving
style accordingly. Avoid abrupt steering ma‐
neuvers or driving over obstacles, e.g., curbs,
potholes, etc.
Because the possible driving distance depends
on how the vehicle is used during the trip, the
actual distance may be shorter or longer de‐
pending on the driving speed, road conditions,
external temperature, cargo load, etc.
WARNING
Your vehicle handles differently when a
run-flat tire is damaged and has low or missing
tire inflation pressure, e.g., your lane stability is
reduced when braking, braking distances are
longer and the self-steering properties will
change. There is risk of an accident.
Drive moderately and do not exceed a speed of
50 mph/80 km/h. ◀
Final tire failure
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indi‐
cate the final failure of a tire.
Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of
the tire could come loose and cause an acci‐
dent.
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Driving comfortVehicle 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.
Camera-based cruise con‐
trol
The concept
Use this system to select a desired speed that
the vehicle will maintain automatically on clear
roads.
To the extent possible, the system automati‐
cally adjusts the speed to a slower vehicle
ahead of you.
A camera on the interior rear view mirror is
used to detect vehicles driving ahead.
The distance that the vehicle maintains to the
vehicle ahead of you can be varied.
For safety reasons, it depends on the speed.
To maintain a certain distance, the system au‐
tomatically decelerates, applies the brakes
lightly, or accelerates again if the vehicle ahead
begins moving faster.
As soon as the road is clear, the vehicle acceler‐
ates to the desired speed.
The speed is also maintained downhill, but may
not be maintained uphill if engine power is in‐
sufficient.General information
The system is functional at speeds beginning at
approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.
Active cruise control is paused below approx.
20 mph/30 km/h.
The system does not brake to a stop.
Depending on the driving program, refer to
page 99, set, the characteristics of the cruise
control in particular areas can change.
Information WARNING
The system does not relieve from the per‐
sonal responsibility to correctly assess the traf‐
fic situation. Based on the limits of the system,
it cannot independently react to all traffic situa‐
tions. There is risk of an accident. Adjust the
driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively interfere in the re‐
spective situations. ◀
WARNING
The system does not relieve from the per‐
sonal responsibility to correctly assess visibility
and traffic situation. There is risk of an accident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic conditions.
Watch traffic closely and actively interfere in
the respective situations. ◀
Overview
Buttons on the steering wheelPress buttonFunctionCruise control on/off, refer to
page 102Store/maintain speed, refer to
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▷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. ◀
General information Depending on the driving program, refer to
page 99, set, the characteristics of the cruise
control in particular areas can change.
Overview
Buttons on the steering wheel
Press buttonFunctionCruise control on/offStore speedPausing cruise control
Continue cruise control with the
last settingIncreasing, maintaining or storing
the speedReducing, maintaining or storing
the speed
Controls
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 Dynamic Stability Control will be switched
on if needed.
Switch off WARNING
The system does not relieve from the per‐
sonal responsibility to correctly assess the traf‐
fic situation. Based on the limits of the system,
it cannot independently react to all traffic situa‐
tions. There is risk of an accident. Adjust the
driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively interfere in the re‐
spective situations. ◀
Press button on the steering wheel.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed is
deleted.
Interrupting When active, press the button on the
steering wheel.
The system is automatically interrupted in the
following situations:▷When the brakes are applied.▷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.▷If DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated
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"Cancel": cancel parking assistant.Switch off The system can be deactivated as follows:▷Press button.▷Switch off the ignition.
Indicator of the radio display
System status
▷Symbols, see arrows, on the
side of the vehicle illustrated.
Parking assistant is activated
and search for parking space
active.▷Suitable parking spaces are displayed next
to the vehicle symbol at the edge of the
road as on the display.▷The parking procedure is ac‐
tive. Steering control has
been taken over by system.▷Parking space search is always active
whenever the vehicle is moving forward
slow and straight, even if the system is de‐
activated.
Parking using the parking assistant
WARNING
The system does not relieve from the per‐
sonal responsibility to correctly assess the traf‐
fic situation. There is risk of an accident. Adjust
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch
traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and ac‐
tively interfere in the respective situations. ◀
1.Switch on the parking assistant and activate
it if needed.
The status of the parking space search is in‐
dicated on the display.2.Follow the instructions on the display.The best possible parking position will
come after gear change on the stationary
vehicle - wait for the automatic steering
wheel move.
The end of the parking procedure is indi‐
cated on the display.3.Adjust the parking position yourself if
needed.
Interrupting manually
The parking assistant can be interrupted at any
time:
▷Press button.
Interrupting automatically
The system is interrupted automatically in the
following situations:
▷If the driver grasps the steering wheel or if
he takes over steering.▷If a gear is selected that does not match the
instruction on the display.▷If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.
6 mph/10 km/h.▷Possible on snow-covered or slippery road
surfaces.▷If a maximum number of parking attempts
or the time taken for parking is exceeded.▷If the Park Distance Control PDC displays
clearances that are too small.▷When switching into other functions of the
radio.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Resume
An interrupted parking procedure can be con‐
tinued if needed.
To do this, follow the instructions on the dis‐
play.
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15Seat heating, left 38Climate control functions in detail
Switching the system on/off Switching on
Set any air volume.
Switch off Turn wheel for air quantity to the
left until the control switches off.
Temperature Turn the ring to set the desired
temperature.
The automatic climate control reaches this
temperature as quickly as possible, if needed
by increasing the cooling or heating output,
and then keeps it constant.
Do not rapidly switch between different tem‐
perature settings. The automatic climate con‐
trol will not have sufficient time to adjust the
set temperature.
Cooling function The car's interior can only be cooled with the
engine running.
Press button.
The air will be cooled and dehumidi‐
fied and, depending on the temperature set‐
ting, 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 138, develops
that exits underneath the vehicle.
Maximum cooling Press button.
The system is set to the lowest temper‐
ature, optimum air flow and air circulation
mode.
Air flows out of the vents to the upper body re‐
gion. The vents need to be open for this.
The function is available with external tempera‐
tures beyond approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃ and with the
engine running.
Adjust air flow with the program active.
AUTO program Press button.
Air flow, air distribution and tempera‐
ture are controlled automatically.
Depending on the selected temperature, AUTO
intensity and outside influences, the air is di‐
rected to the windshield, side windows, upper
body, and into the footwell.
The cooling function, refer to page 118, and
the automatic recirculation control, refer to
page 119, are automatically also switched on
in the AUTO program.
To switch off the program: press the button
again or manually adjust the air distribution.
Intensity of the AUTO program
With the AUTO program activated, the auto‐
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Selecting a station manually1. "Radio"2."FM" or "AM"3."Manual search ( )"4.Turn the right-hand knob until the desired
frequency is displayed.
Changing the station
About the radio:
Press button.
Via the buttons on the steering wheel: Press button.
The next station with reception or stored sta‐
tion is played. If traffic bulletins are activated,
the next traffic information station is played.
About the radio:
Press and hold this button.
Via the buttons on the steering wheel: Press and hold this button.
The waveband is traversed. After the button is
released, the next station with reception is
played.
Storing a station
1. "Radio"2."FM" or "AM"3.Select a station.4.Press the right button.5.Select the memory location.
The stations can also be stored on the Favorites
buttons, refer to page 153.
Renaming a station
When storing a station with RDS signal, the RDS
information transferred during storing is ac‐
cepted as the station name. This name can be
changed.1.Select the station that is to be renamed.2. Press button.3."Rename to:"
If necessary, wait until the desired name
appears.4.Press the right-hand knob to store this
name.
Displaying additional information
If a radio station broadcasts radio text or radio
text plus, this information can be displayed,
e.g., the track or the performer of the music.
Availability, content and sequence are set by
the radio station.
1. "Radio"2."FM" or "AM"3. Press button.4."Station info"
RDS Radio Data System
The concept
RDS broadcasts additional information, such as
the station name, in the FM wave band.
When playing a station with multiple frequen‐
cies, the system automatically switches to the
frequency with the best reception, if needed.
Switching on/off It is recommended to switch on RDS
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Changing wheelsInformation
When using run-flat tires or tire sealants, a tire
does not need to be changed immediately in
the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
Which is why no spare tire is available.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your dealer’s service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop.
Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated at the positions shown.
Emergency wheel
Safety measures
▷Park the vehicle as far away as possible
from passing traffic and on solid ground.
Switch on the hazard warning system.▷Set the parking brake and engage lever in
position P P.▷Have all vehicle occupants get out of the
vehicle and ensure that they remain out‐
side the immediate area in a safe place,
such as behind a guardrail.▷If necessary, set up a warning triangle or
portable hazard warning lamp at an appro‐
priate distance.▷Perform wheel change only on a flat, solid
and slip-resistant surface. On soft or slip‐
pery ground, e.g., snow, ice, tiles, etc., thevehicle or vehicle jack can slip away to the
side.▷Do not place wood blocks or similar items
under the vehicle jack; otherwise, it cannot
reach its carrying capacity because of the
restricted height.▷If the vehicle is raised, do not lie under the
vehicle and do not start the engine; other‐
wise, a fatal hazard exists.
Information
WARNING
The vehicle jack is optimized for lifting
the vehicle and for the jacking points on the ve‐
hicle only. There is risk of injuries. Do not lift
any other vehicle or cargo using the vehicle
jack. ◀
Removing the emergency wheel The emergency wheel is housed in a well on
the underbody of the vehicle. The screw con‐
nection of the emergency wheel is in the cargo
area underneath the floor mat, on the floor of
the storage compartment for the onboard vehi‐
cle tool kit.
1.Loosen the nut using the wheel wrench
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3.Screw wheel lug wrench onto the thread
and hold in place with one hand.4.Unlock the locking hexagon of the emer‐
gency wheel well using the hexagon at‐
tached to retaining plate.5.Lower the emergency wheel with the wheel
wrench.6.Unscrewing the wheel wrench7.Pull out the well with emergency wheel un‐
der the vehicle toward the rear.8.Remove the spacer and emergency wheel
from the well.9.Stow the well and spacer in the vehicle.
Prepare wheel change
1.Follow the Safety instructions, refer to
page 210.2.With the wheel chock from the onboard ve‐
hicle tool kit, also secure the vehicle against
rolling away at the front wheel of the oppo‐
site side. For this, place the wheel chock
behind the front wheel diagonally across.3.Loosen the wheel lug bolts a half turn.Jacking up the vehicle1.Place the vehicle jack at the jacking point
closest to the wheel such that the vehicle
jack foot is vertically beneath the vehicle
jacking point with the entire surface on the
ground.2.Insert the vehicle jack head in the rectan‐
gular recess of the jacking point for crank‐
ing it up.3.Crank it up until the wheel in question lifts
off of the ground.
Wheel mounting
Mount one emergency wheel only.
1.Unscrew the wheel lug bolts and remove
the wheel.2.Put the new wheel or emergency wheel on
and screw in at least two bolts.
If original MINI light alloy wheels are not
mounted, any accompanying lug bolts also
have to be used.3.Screw in the remaining the lug bolts and
tighten all bolts well in a crosswise pattern.4.Lower the vehicle and remove the vehicle
jack.
After the wheel change
1.Tighten the lug bolts crosswise. The tight‐
ening torque is 101 lb ft/140 Nm.2.Stow the nonworking wheel in the trunk.
The nonworking wheel cannot be stored in
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