2016 MINI Hardtop 4 Door sport mode

Dynamic Damping Con‐
trol
The concept
The tuning of the suspension can be changed
with the system.
Programs The system offers several different programs.
Select the programs via the Driving Dynamics
Control, refer to page 99.
MID/GREEN
Balanced tuning of the shock absorbers for
more comfort.
SPORTConsistently sporty tuning of the shock absorb‐
ers for greater driving agility.
Driving Dynamics Con‐
trol
The concept The Driving Dynamics Control helps to fine-
tune the vehicle's settings and features. Choose
between three different programs. Driving Dy‐
namics Control will activate the particular pro‐
gram.
Operating the programsDriving Dynamics ControlProgramMID
GREEN
SPORT
MID For balanced tuning.
With each starting operation, MID is activated
using the Start/Stop button.
GREEN GREEN, refer to page 143, provides consistent
tuning to maximize range.
Activating GREEN
Turn Driving Dynamics Control to the right until
GREEN is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Configuring GREEN
Via the Driving Dynamics Control1.Activate GREEN.2."Configure GREEN"3.Configure the program.
Via radio
1. Press button.2. "Settings"3."Driving mode"4."Configure GREEN"5.Configure the program.
For vehicles without a configurable SPORT pro‐
gram:
1. Press button.2. "Settings"3."GREEN Mode"4.Configure the program.
This configuration is retrieved when GREEN is
activated.
SPORT
Consistently sporty tuning of the engine control
for greater driving agility.
With the appropriate equipment, the tuning of
the suspension also changes and SPORT can be
individually configured.
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The configuration is stored for the profile cur‐
rently used.
Activating SPORT
Turn Driving Dynamics Control to the left until
SPORT is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Configuring SPORT Depending on your vehicle's optional features,
SPORT can be individually configured.
Activating SPORT.
Select "Driving mode".
Configure the program.
Set via radio.1. Press button.2. "Settings"3."Driving mode"4."Configure SPORT"5.Make the desired settings.
This configuration is retrieved when SPORT is
activated.
Displays
Program selection With Driving Dynamics Control
turned on a list of programs is
displayed and can be selected.
Selected program The instrument cluster displays
the selected program.
Drive-off assistant
This system supports driving off on inclines. The
parking brake is not required.1.Hold the vehicle in place with the foot
brake.2.Release the foot brake and drive off with‐
out delay.
After the foot brake is released, the vehicle is
held in place for approx. 2 seconds.
For vehicles with respective equipment ver‐
sions, the possible holding duration amounts to
2 minutes.
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Compartments in the
doors
WARNING
Breakable object, e.g. glass bottle, can
break in the event of an accident. Broken glass
can be scattered in the car's interior. There is
risk of injuries. Do not stow any breakable ob‐
jects in the car's interior. ◀
Center armrest The center armrest contains a storage compart‐
ment.
Opening
Press button, arrow 1, and open center arm
rest upward, arrow 2.
Adjusting the height
Press button, arrow 1, and swing center arm
rest upward or downward into the desired
height, arrow 2.
Cupholders
Information WARNING
Unsuitable containers in the cup holder
and hot beverages can damage the cup holder
and increase the risk of injuries in the event of
an accident. There is risk of injuries or risk of
property damage. Use light-weight, unbreaka‐
ble, and sealable containers. Do not transport
hot beverages. Do not force objects into the
cup holder. ◀
Front
In the center console.
Rear
On 3-door models: in front of the rear seats and
in the and in the side armrests.
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On 5-door models: in front of the rear seats.
Clothes hooks WARNING
Clothing articles on the clothes hooks can
obstruct the view while driving. There is risk of
an accident. When suspending clothing articles
from the hooks, ensure that they will not ob‐
struct the driver's view. ◀
WARNING
Improper use of the clothes hooks can
lead to a danger of objects flying about during
braking and evasive maneuvers. There is risk of
injuries and risk of property damage. Only hang
lightweight objects, e.g. clothing articles, from
the clothes hooks. ◀
The clothes hooks are located above the side
windows in the rear.
Storage space under
cargo floor panel
Located under the cargo floor panel on the
right side is a trough for the onboard vehicle
tool kit.
To remove the onboard vehicle tool kit, fold the
right side of the cargo floor panel upward.
Variable trunk floor
With the variable trunk floor, the trunk can be
configured corresponding to transport require‐
ments. To do this, remove the trunk floor, and
insert it in the desired position.
Follow instructions on securing cargo, refer to
page 139.
Removing the cargo floor panel
On 5-door models: To change the position of
the cargo floor panel, first fold up the rear part
of the cargo floor panel.
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Grasp the cargo floor panel in the rear and fold
slightly upward. Next, pull it backward from the
supports.
The cargo floor panel can be removed from the
trunk above the tail lamps.
Lower position
▷Larger objects can be transported.▷Space for smaller objects remains between
the fixed and variable trunk floor.
Folded up position
WARNING
Improper use of the variable cargo floor
panel can lead to a danger of objects flying
about during braking and evasive maneuvers.
There is risk of injuries and risk of property
damage.
▷Do not use the variable cargo floor panel to
separate the cargo area and vehicle interior
in the sense of a partition net.▷Only use the variable cargo floor in the
folded-up position when the backrests are
folded up and locked.▷Always secure cargo against shifting, using
straps, belts and lashing eyes, e.g. ◀
Fold up the cargo floor panel in the lower posi‐
tion and push it behind the locks, arrow.
You've reached the maximum cargo height.
Upper position
▷With the backrests folded down, a long, flat
loading surface is produced.▷On 3-door models:
Maximum load in this position:
330 lbs/150 kg.▷On 5-door models:
Maximum load in this position:
441 lbs/200 kg.▷Space for objects remains between the
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LoadOn 3-door modelsOn 5-door models
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 cargo
▷Cover sharp edges and corners on the
cargo.▷Heavy cargo: stow as far forward as possi‐
ble, directly behind and at the bottom of
the rear passenger seat backrests.▷Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not
occupied, secure each of the outer safety
belts in the opposite buckle.▷If necessary, fold down the rear backrests
to stow cargo.▷Do not stack cargo above the top edge of
the backrests.Securing cargo
Information WARNING
Improperly stowed objects can shift and
be thrown into the car's interior, e.g. in the
event of an accident or during braking and eva‐
sive maneuvers. Vehicle occupants can be hit
and injured. There is risk of injuries. Stow and
secure objects and cargo properly. ◀▷Smaller and lighter items: secure with re‐
taining straps or with draw straps.▷Larger and heavy objects: secure with
cargo straps.
Attach the cargo straps, retaining straps or
draw straps to the lashing eyes in the trunk.
Lashing eyes in the cargo area
Without storage compartment package: to se‐
cure the cargo there are two lashing eyes, ar‐
row 1, in the cargo area.
With storage compartment package: to secure
the cargo there are six lashing eyes, arrows 1
and 2, in the cargo area.
Roof-mounted luggage
rack
Information Installation only possible with roof rack.
Roof racks are available as special accessories.
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On 5-door models: COOPER STire sizePressure specifications in
bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires195/55 R 16 87 H M
+S RSC
195/55 R 16 87 V M
+S A/S RSC
195/55 R 16 87 W
RSC2.8 / 412.8 / 41175/60 R 16 86 H M
+S XL RSC
205/45 R 17 88 V M
+S XL A/S RSC
205/45 R 17 88 V M
+S XL RSC
205/45 R 17 88 W XL
RSC
205/40 R 18 86 W XL
RSC3.1 / 453.1 / 45
Tire identification marks
Tire size 205/45 R 17 84 V
205: nominal width in mm
45: aspect ratio in %
R: radial tire code
17: rim diameter in inches
84: load rating, not for ZR tires
F: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires
Speed letterT = up to 118 mph, 190 km/h
H = up to 131 mph, 210 km/h
V = up to 150 mph, 240 km/h
W = up to 167 mph, 270 km/h
Y = up to 186 mph, 300 km/h
Tire Identification Number
DOT code: DOT xxxx xxx 0115
xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand
xxx: tire size and tire design
0115: tire age
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of
the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Tire ageDOT … 0115: the tire was manufactured in the
1st week of 2015.
Recommendation Regardless of wear and tear, replace tires at
least every 6 years.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder
and maximum section width.
For example: Treadwear 200; Traction AA;
Temperature A
DOT Quality Grades
Treadwear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal
Safety Requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov‐
ernment test course. For example, a tire graded
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Tire damage 186
Tire identification marks 184
Tire inflation pressure 178
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 88
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 84
Tires, changing 186
Tire sealant 188
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 178
Tires, run-flat tires 187
Tire tread 185
Tools 202
Total vehicle weight 227
Tow fitting 218
Towing 216
Tow-starting 216
TPM Tire Pressure Monitor 84
Traction control 98
TRACTION drive mode, driving dynamics 98
Transmission lock, releasing manually 60
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission 58
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 58
Transporting children safely 45
Tread, tires 185
Treble 150
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 54
Trip odometer 67
Trip recorder, see Trip odome‐ ter 67
Turn signal, front 204
Turn signal, side 209
Turn signals, operation 54
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 206
U
Unintentional alarm 31
Units 72 Units, setting 72
Universal remote control 121
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 59
Unlocking/locking via door lock 26
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 24
Unlocking, settings 29
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 222
USB audio interface 157
USB interface 126
V
Vanity mirror 125
Vehicle battery 212
Vehicle battery, replacing 212
Vehicle, break-in 136
Vehicle care 221
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 210
Vehicle paint 221
Vehicle storage 223
Vehicle wash 220
Ventilation 120
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 63
Warning displays, see Check Control 63
Warning messages, see Check Control 63
Warning triangle 214
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 57
Washing, vehicle 220 Water on roads 137
Weights 227
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 24
Welcome lights 77
Wheels, changing 186
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 178
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 88
Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 84
Window defroster, rear 117, 119
Windows, powered 31
Windshield cleaning sys‐ tem 55
Windshield de‐ froster 117, 119
Windshield washer fluid 57
Windshield wipers, fold-out position 57
Windshield wipers, see wiper system 55
Winter storage, care 223
Winter tires, suitable tires 187
Winter tires, tread 185
Wiper blades, replacing 202
Wiper fluid 57
Wiper system 55
Wood, care 222
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