2016 MINI Hardtop 4 Door instrument cluster

Electronic displays1Driver assistance systems
Messages, e.g. Check Control
Time   67
External temperature   67
Selection lists   70
Total miles/trip odometer   67On-board computer  712Selector lever position display   58
Gear shift indicator   683Driving Dynamics Control   99
StatusCheck Control
The concept
The Check Control system monitors functions in
the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in the monitored systems.
A Check Control message is displayed as a com‐
bination of indicator or warning lights and text
messages in the instrument cluster.
In addition, an acoustic signal may be output
and a text message may appear on the radio.Indicator/warning lights
General information
The indicator and warning lights can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
Red lights Safety belt reminder Flashing or illuminated: safety belt on
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High-beam AssistantHigh-beam Assistant is switched on.
High beams are activated and off auto‐
matically as a function of the traffic sit‐
uation.
For additional information, refer to High-beam
Assistant, refer to page 78.
Cruise control The system is switched on. It maintains
the speed that was set using the control
elements on the steering wheel.
Blue lights
High beams High beams are activated.
For additional information, refer to High
beams, refer to page 54.
General lamps At least one Check Control message is
displayed or is stored.
Text messages
Text messages in combination with a symbol in
the instrument cluster explain a Check Control
message and the meaning of the indicator and
warning lights.
Supplementary text messages
Additional information, such as on the cause of
an error or the required action, can be called up
via Check Control.
With urgent messages the added text will be
automatically displayed on the radio display.
To view the entire text line for line: turn the
right-hand knob on the radio.Hiding Check Control messages
Press and hold PC button on blinker lever.
▷Some Check Control messages are dis‐
played continuously and are not cleared
until the malfunction is eliminated. If sev‐
eral malfunctions occur at once, the mes‐
sages are displayed consecutively.
These messages can be faded for approx.
8 seconds. After this time, they are dis‐
played again automatically.▷Other Check Control messages are faded
automatically after approx. 20 seconds.
They are stored and can be displayed again
later.
Displaying stored Check Control
messages
1. Press button.2. "Vehicle Info"3."Vehicle status"4."Check Control"5.Selecting the desired Check Control mes‐
sage
Messages after trip completion
Special messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after the ignition is switched
off.
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Fuel gaugeVehicle tilt position may cause
the display to vary.
The arrow beside the fuel pump
symbol shows which side of the
vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Hints on refueling, refer to page 174.
Tachometer
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted
to protect the engine.
Odometer and trip odom‐
eter
The concept
Odometer and trip odometer are displayed in
the instrument cluster.
Resetting the trip odometer Press the knob.▷The odometer is displayed
when the ignition is switched
off.▷When the ignition is switched
on, the trip odometer is re‐
set.
External temperature
If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, a signal sounds.
A Check Control message is dis‐
played.
There is an increased risk of ice
on roads.
WARNING
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃
there can be a danger of icy roads, e.g. on
bridges or shady sections of road. There is risk
of an accident. Adjust your driving style to the
weather conditions at low temperatures. ◀
Time The time is displayed in the in‐
strument cluster.
Setting the time on the radio, re‐
fer to page 73.
Date The date is displayed in the in‐
strument cluster.
Set the date on the radio, refer
to page 73.
Range
Display With a low remaining range:▷A Check Control message is
displayed briefly.▷The remaining range is
shown on the onboard com‐
puter.▷With a dynamic driving style, e.g. taking
curves aggressively, the engine function is
not always ensured.
The Check Control message appears continu‐
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
CAUTION
With a range of less than 30 miles/50 km
it is possible that the engine will no longer have
sufficient fuel. Engine functions are no longer
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ensured. There is risk of property damage. Re‐
fuel promptly. ◀
Displaying the cruising range1. Press button.2. "Settings"3."Instrument cluster display"4."Range"
Current fuel consump‐
tion
The concept
Displays the current fuel consumption. Check
whether you are currently driving in an efficient
and environmentally-friendly manner.
Service requirements
The concept
After the ignition is turned on the instrument
cluster briefly displays available driving distance
or time to the next scheduled maintenance.
A service advisor can read out the current serv‐
ice requirements from your remote control.
Display
Detailed information on service
requirements
The radio will display detailed information
about service requirements.
1. Press button.2. "Vehicle Info"3."Vehicle status"4."Service required"5.Select the desired entry to view detailed in‐
formation.
Symbols
SymbolsDescriptionNo service is currently required.The deadline for scheduled
maintenance or a legally man‐
dated inspection is approach‐
ing.The service deadline has al‐
ready passed.
Entering appointment dates
Enter the dates for the required inspections.
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are
set correctly.
1. Press button.2. "Vehicle Info"3."Vehicle status"4."Service required"5."§ Vehicle inspection" or "§ Emission
inspection"6."Change date"7.Enter the desired appointment.
Gear shift indicator
The concept
The system recommends the most fuel efficient
gear for the current driving situation.
General information Depending on the vehicle's features and coun‐
try version of the vehicle, the gear shift indica‐
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tor is active in the manual mode of the Step‐
tronic transmission and with manual
transmission.
Suggestions to shift gear up or down are dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Manual transmission: displayingExampleDescriptionFuel efficient gear is set.Shift into fuel efficient gear.
Steptronic transmission: displaying
ExampleDescriptionFuel efficient gear is set.Shift into fuel efficient gear.
Speed limit detection
The concept
Speed limit detection
Speed limit detection shows the current maxi‐
mum permitted speed in the instrument clus‐
ter. The camera at the base of the interior rear‐
view mirror detects traffic signs at the edge of
the road as well as variable overhead sign
posts. Traffic signs with extra symbols for wet
road conditions, etc. are also detected and
compared with the vehicle's onboard data,
such as for the rain sensor, and will be dis‐
played depending on the situation.
Without a navigation system, the system is sub‐
ject to limitations imposed by technology.
Speed limits with extra text characters are al‐
ways displayed.
Information
Speed limits when towing a trailer are not
shown.
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
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.
Switching on/off
1. Press button.2. "Settings"3."Instrument cluster display"4."Speed limit information"
If speed limit detection is switched on, it can be
displayed on the info display in the instrument
cluster via the on-board comupter.
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Display
The following is displayed in the instrument
cluster:
Speed limit detection The last speed limit detected.Without a navigation system the
traffic signals are grayed out af‐ ter curves or longer stretches of
roadway.
Without navigation system:
speed limit detection switched
on but no speed limit or cancel‐
lation is detected.
System limits
The system may not be fully functional and
may provide incorrect information in the fol‐
lowing situations:▷In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.▷When signs are concealed by objects.▷When driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.▷When driving toward bright lights.▷When the windshield behind the interior
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐
ered by a sticker, etc.▷In the event of incorrect detection by the
camera.▷When passing buses or trucks with a speed
sticker.▷If the traffic signs are non-conforming.▷During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle delivery.Selection lists in the in‐
strument cluster
The concept
With the buttons on the steering wheel and the
display in the instrument cluster the following
can be displayed or operated:▷Current audio source.
It also displays programs of the Driving Dynam‐
ics Control.
Display
Activating a list and adjusting the
setting
Button the steering wheelFunctionActivate the respec‐
tive list and select the
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On-board computer
Calling up information on the info
display
Press and hold PC button on blinker lever.
Information is displayed in the info display of
the instrument cluster.
Calling up information in the radio Information is also shown on the radio display.
1. Press button.2. "Vehicle Info"3."Onboard info"
Resetting values
1.Select the desired value.2."Reset?"
Information at a glance
Info display Repeatedly pressing the button
on the turn signal lever calls up the following information in the
info display:
▷Range.▷GREEN Info.
When GREEN Mode is activated.▷Average fuel consumption.▷Current fuel consumption.▷Average speed.▷Date.▷Engine temperature display.▷Speed limit detection.▷Speed.
Radio
Selected information is shown on the radio.
▷Range.▷Average fuel consumption.▷Average speed.
Adjusting the info display
You can select what information from the on-
board comupter is to be displayed on the info
display of the instrument cluster.
1. Press button.2. "Settings"3."Instrument cluster display"4.Select the desired displays.
Information in detail
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel.
It is calculated based on your driving style over
the last 20 miles/30 km.
GREEN info Description of GREEN info, refer to page 144.
Average fuel consumption
This is calculated for the period while the en‐
gine is running.
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the distance traveled since the last reset by the
on-board comupter.
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4.Select the desired format or unit of meas‐
ure:▷"Language:"▷"Consumption:"▷"Distance:"▷"Pressure:"▷"Temperature:"5.Set the desired unit of measure or lan‐
guage.
Setting the time and date
1. Press button.2. "Settings"3."Time/Date"4.Select desired menu entry:▷"Time:"▷"Time format:"▷"Date:"▷"Date format:"5.Turn the right knob until the desired setting
is selected.
LED ring on the central
instrument cluster
The concept
The LED ring displays light animations to repre‐
sent specific functions.
Basic displays
Basic functions, for example the tachometer,
can be set to be displayed continually if so de‐
sired.
Event displays
Functions that are only displayed temporarily,
for example the volume or temperature set‐
tings, can be set as event displays.
Several vehicle assistance functions can also be
displayed on the LED ring. This display corre‐
sponds with the displays of the function in the
respective display.
Example: tachometer
Like the tachometer in the instrument cluster,
the light animations of the tachometer's basic
display show the current RPMs and the respec‐
tive RPM warning margins.
Display▷Arrow 1: current RPM.▷Arrow 2: prewarning field.▷Arrow 3: warning field.
Switching on/off LED ring
1. Press button.2. "Settings"3."Center Instrument"4."Center Instrument"
Adjusting the LED ring
1. Press button.2. "Settings"3."Center Instrument"4."Basic display" or "Event display"5.Select desired setting.Seite 73DisplaysCONTROLS73
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