2017 MINI Convertible Owner's Manual

Displays
in
the
instrument
clusterThe selector lever position is dis~
played, for example P.
Manually
release
the
transmission
lock If the selector lever is locked in selector lever
position P despite the ignition being turned on, the brake pedal being depressed and the but~ton on the selector lever being pressed, the
transmission lock can be unlocked manually:
Before unlocking the transmission lock man~ ually, engage the parking brake forcefully to
prevent the vehicle from rolling away.1.Loosen the selector lever sleeve together with the lower retaining ring and, if re~
quired, the MINI Driving Modes switch from
the center console. To do so, pull the re~ taining ring and, if required, the MINI Driv~
ing Modes switch upward at the rear edge.2.Lift the sleeve. Unplug the cable connector,
if needed.3.Using the screwdriver from the onboard ve~ hicle tool kit, refer to page 220, press the
yellow release lever downward, see arrow.4.Move the selector lever slightly toward the
rear; to do this press the button on the front of the selector lever.
Release the release lever.5.Bring the selector lever into the desired po~
sition.
For additional information, see the chapter on tow-starting and towing.
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.
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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
An experienced driver may be able to achieve
better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.
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DisplaysVehicle
features
and
op

Electronic
displays1Driver assistance systems
Messages, for instance Check Control
Timeps 88
External temperatureps 88
Selection listsps 92
Total miles/trip odometerps 88Onboard computerps922Selector lever positionps 78
Gear shift indicatorps 903MINI Driving Modes switch statusps 129
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:
safety belt on the driver or front pas~
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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

DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
is
deactivatedor
DTC
Dynamic
Traction
Control
is
activated
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deacti~vated or DTC Dynamic Traction Controlis activated.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control, refer to
page 127, and DTC Dynamic Traction Control,
refer to page 128.
Flat
Tire
Monitor
FTM The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss of
tire inflation pressure in a tire.
Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 117.
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
TPM The indicator light illuminates.
The Tire Pressure Monitor reports a low
tire inflation pressure or a flat tire.
Observe the information in the Check Control
message.
The indicator light flashes and then illuminates continuously.
No flat tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can
be detected.'

Parking
lights,
headlightParking lights or headlights are acti~
vated.
Parking lights/low beams, headlight
control, refer to page 103.
Front
fog
lights Front fog lights are activated.
Front fog lights, refer to page 106.
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 105.
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.
High beams, refer to page 74.
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 malfunctions
occur 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.
SMS
text
messages
SMS text messages in combination with a sym~
bol in the instrument cluster explain a Check
Control message and the meaning of the indi~
cator and warning lights.
Supplementary
SMS
text
messages
Additional information, such as on the cause of an error or the required action, can be called upvia Check Control.
With urgent messages the added text will be
automatically displayed on the Control Display.
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Symbols
Within the supplementary text, the following
functions can be selected independent of the check control message.'