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 82, 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 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 dealer’s service center.
For information on the MINI Maintenance Sys‐
tems, refer to page 200.
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.
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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 167.▷GREEN tips driving instruction, refer to
page 167.▷GREEN climate control, refer to page 166.▷MINIMALISM analyzer, refer to page 169.▷Coasting driving condition, refer to
page 168.
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 168,
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 138, 140
Recirculated-air filter 141
Recirculated-air mode 137, 140
Recommended fuel grade 176
Recommended tire brands 186
Refueling 174
Remaining range 81
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, blocking 35
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, replacing the battery 34
Remote control, univer‐ sal 143
Replacement fuse 213
Replacing parts 202
Replacing the battery, remote control 34
Replacing wheels/tires 186
Reporting safety malfunc‐ tions 10
RES CNCL button, see camera- based cruise control 119
RES CNCL button, see Cruise control 124
Reserve warning, see Range 81
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 103
Retaining straps, securing cargo 162
Retreaded tires 187
Roadside parking lights 95
RON recommended fuel grade 176
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 227
Roof-mounted luggage rack 162
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 217 RSC Run Flat System Compo‐
nent, see Run-flat tires 187
Rubber components, care 222
Run-flat tires 187
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Safe braking 159
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passenger
seat 52
Safety belts 51
Safety belts, care 222
Safety switch, windows 46
Safety systems, airbags 99
Saving fuel 164
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver 202
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 218
Sealant 188
Seat belts, see Safety belts 51
Seat heating, front 51
Seating position for chil‐ dren 58
Seats 49
Selection list in instrument cluster 84
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 71
Sensors, care 223
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 200
Service requirements, dis‐ play 81
SET button, see camera-based cruise control 119
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 124
Settings, locking/unlocking 42
Settings, mirrors 55
Settings on Control Display 87 Shift paddles on the steering
wheel 73
Shift point indicator, Head-Up Display 91
Side airbag 99
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 43
Sitting safely 49
Size 226
Slide/tilt glass roof 46
Snow chains 191
Socket 147
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 201
Spare fuse 213
Spare tire, refer to Emergency wheel 210
Speed, average 85
Speed limit detection, on- board computer 85
Speed limiter, display 82
Speed Limit Information 82
Speed warning 87
Split screen 23
Sport displays 86
Sport displays, Head-up Dis‐ play 91
Sport instruments, cockpit 92
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 117
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 72
Stability control systems 115
Standard view, Head-up Dis‐ play 90
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 64
Start/Stop button 62
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 63
Status control display, tires 103
Status information, onboard monitor 23
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