2017 MINI Clubman Owner's Manual

Ending
the
Sport
programPush the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Manual
mode
M/S
Concept
Manual gear-shifting is possible in manual
mode.
Activating
manual
mode
Press the selector lever to the left out of selec~
tor lever position D, arrow 1. Next, push the se~ lector lever forward or pull it backward, ar~row 2.
Manual mode M/S becomes active and the gear
is changed.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instru~ ment cluster, for instance M1.
Shifting
To shift down: press the selector lever forward.
To shift up: pull the selector lever rearwards.
The Steptronic transmission continues shifting automatically in certain situations, for instancewhen certain engine speed limits are reached.
Avoiding
automatic
upshifting
Once a particular engine speed is attained, M/S manual mode is automatically upshifted as
needed.
For vehicles with Steptronic Sport transmission,
automatic shift operations are not performed if
one of the following conditions is met:'

shifting via the shift paddles for a certain
amount of time, the transmission switches back to automatic mode.
It is possible to switch from manual mode into the automatic mode as follow:'

Steptronic
Sport
transmission:
Launch
Control
Concept Launch Control enables optimum accelerationon surfaces with good traction under dry sur~
rounding conditions.
General
information The use of Launch Control causes premature
component wear since this function represents a very heavy load for the vehicle.
Do not use Launch Control during the break-in,
refer to page 174, period.
To start with Launch Control do not steer the
steering wheel.
Requirements
Launch Control is available when the engine is warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving
of at least 6 miles/10 km.
Start
with
launch
control
While the engine is running:1. Press button and select SPORT with
the MINI Driving Modes switch.
The instrument cluster displays TRACTION
in combination with SPORT. The DSC OFF
indicator light lights up.2.Engage selector lever position S.3.With the left foot, forcefully press down on
the brake.4.Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the
resistance point at the full throttle position, kickdown.
A flag symbol is displayed in the instrument cluster.5.The starting engine speed adjusts. Within3 seconds, release the brake.Repeated
use
during
a
trip
After Launch Control was used, the transmis~
sion must cool down for approx. 5 minutes, be~
fore Launch Control can be used again.
After
using
Launch
Control
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC Dy~
namic Stability Control again.
System
limits
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DisplaysVehicle
features
and
op

Electronic
displays1Driver assistance systems
Messages, for instance Check Control
Timeps 90
External temperatureps 89
Selection listsps 93
Total miles/trip odometerps 89Onboard computerps932Selector lever positionps 79
Gear shift indicatorps 913MINI Driving Modes switch statusps 127
StatusCheck
Control
Concept
The Check Control system monitors functions in
the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in
the monitored systems.
General
information
A Check Control message is displayed as a com~ bination of indicator or warning lights and SMS
text messages in the instrument cluster and in
the Head-up Display.
In addition, an acoustic signal may be output
and a SMS text message may appear on the
Control Display.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 Indicator lamp flashes or illuminates:
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belt reminder can also be activated if objectsare placed on the front passenger seat.
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly.
Airbag
system Airbag system and belt tensioner are
not working.
Have the vehicle checked immediately
by a dealer

Have the system checked by a dealer

Green
lightsTurn
signal Turn signal switched on.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator light indicates that a turn signal bulb
has failed.
Turn signal, refer to page 74.
Parking
lights,
headlight Parking lights or headlights are acti~
vated.
Parking lights/low beams, headlight
control, refer to page 102.
Front
fog
lights Front fog lights are activated.
Front fog lights, refer to page 105.
High-beam
Assistant High-beam Assistant is switched on.
High beams are switched on and off au~
tomatically depending on the traffic sit~
uation.
High-beam Assistant, refer to page 104.
Cruise
control The system is switched on. It maintainsthe speed that was set using the control
elements on the steering wheel.
Blue
lights
High
beams High beams are activated.
High beams, refer to page 75.Hiding
Check
Control
messages
Press and hold button on signal lever.
Continuous
display
Some Check Control messages are displayed
continuously and are not cleared until the mal~ function is eliminated. If several malfunctionsoccur at once, the messages are displayed con~
secutively.
These messages can be hidden for approx.
8 seconds. After this time, they are displayed
again automatically.
Temporary
display Other Check Control messages are hidden au~
tomatically after approx. 20 seconds. They are
stored and can be displayed again later.
Displaying
stored
Check
Control
messages
Via the onboard monitor:
1. "Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select the SMS text message.
Display
Check
Control At least one Check Control message isdisplayed or is stored.
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