2018 MINI Convertible Owner's Manual

Activating
the
sport
program
Press the selector lever to the left out of selec~
tor lever position D.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instru~ ment cluster, for instance S1.
The sport program of the transmission is acti~
vated.
Ending
the
Sport
program Push 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
1.Press the selector lever to the left out of se~
lector lever position D, arrow 1.2.Push the selector lever forward or pull it backward, arrows 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'

D is displayed in the instrument cluster.Shift
paddles
for
Steptronic
Sport
transmission
Concept
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow
you to shift gears quickly while keeping both hands on the steering wheel.
General
information
Shifting
Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine
and road speeds, for instance downshifting is
not possible if the engine speed is too high.
Short-term
manual
mode
In selector lever position D, actuating a shift
paddle switches into manual mode temporarily.
After conservative driving in manual mode
without acceleration or shifting via the shift
paddles for a certain amount of time, the trans~
mission switches back to automatic mode.
It is possible to switch into automatic mode as
follows:'

ter console. To do so, pull the retaining ringupward 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 231, press the
yellow release lever downward, see arrow.4.Press the button on the front of the selector
lever and move the selector lever back
slightly.
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.
Releasing
the
transmission
lock
electronically:
with
a
tap-operated
selector
lever
General
information Electronically unlock the transmission lock to
maneuver vehicle from a danger area.
Before unlocking the transmission lock, set the parking brake to prevent the vehicle from roll~ing away.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
N
Unlocking is possible, if the starter can spin the
engine.1.Press and hold down brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button. The starter
must audibly start.3.Press the button on the selector lever, ar~
row 1, and press and hold the selector lever into selector lever position N, arrow N, until
selector lever position N is displayed in the
instrument cluster.
A Check Control message is displayed.4.Release the selector lever.5.Release brake, as soon as the starter stops.6.Maneuver the vehicle from the danger area
and secure it against moving on its own.
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.
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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 184, period.
To start with Launch Control do not steer the
steering wheel.
Functional
requirements Launch Control is available as soon as the en~
gine and transmission are at operating temper~ ature.
The engine is at operating temperature after an uninterrupted trip of at least 6 miles/10 km.
Depending on the external temperature and driving style, the transmission requires an unin~
terrupted trip of up to 30 miles/50 km in order
to reach the operating temperature required
for Launch Control.
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 has been used, the trans~
mission must cool down for approx. 5 minutes
before 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 98
External temperatureps 98
Selection listsps 102Total miles/trip odometerps 98
Onboard Computerps 1022Selector lever positionps 85
Gear shift indicatorps 1003MINI Driving Modes switch statusps 139Check
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/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 light flashes or is illuminated:
safety belt on the driver or passenger side is not buckled. The safety belt re~
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Make sure that the safety belts are positionedcorrectly.
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 is deactivated or DTC is activated.DSC, refer to page 137, and DTC, refer
to page 138.
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 126.
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
TPM The indicator light lights up: the Tire
Pressure Monitor reports a low tire in~
flation pressure or a flat tire. Follow the
information in the Check Control message.
The indicator light flashes and then continu~ ously lights up: no flat tire or loss of tire infla~
tion pressure can be detected.'