2018 MINI Convertible Owner's Manual

General
driving
notes
Closing
the
tailgate
Safety
information WARNING
An open tailgate protrudes from the vehi~
cle and can endanger occupants and other traf~
fic participants or damage the vehicle in the event of an accident, braking or evasive ma~neuvers. In addition, exhaust fumes may enterthe car's interior. There is a risk of injury or riskof damage to property. Do not drive with the
tailgate open. '

Braking
safely
General
information
The vehicle is equipped with ABS as a standard feature.
Perform an emergency stop in situations that require such.
Steering is still responsive. You can still avoid
any obstacles with a minimum of steering ef~ fort.
Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from the hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its
active mode.
Objects
in
the
area
around
the
pedals WARNING
Objects in the driver's floor area can limit
the pedal distance or block a depressed pedal. There is a risk of an accident. Stow objects in
the vehicle such that they are secured and can~ not enter into the driver's floor area. Use floor
mats that are suitable for the vehicle and can be safely attached to the floor. Do not useloose floor mats and do not layer several floormats. Make sure that there is sufficient clear~ance for the pedals. Ensure that the floor matsare securely fastened again after they were re~
moved, for instance for cleaning. '

Condensation
water
under
the
parked
vehicle
When using the automatic climate control, con~
densation water develops and collects under~
neath the vehicle.
Ground
clearance NOTE
If ground clearance is insufficient, there
might be contact with the front or rear spoiler,
for instance when driving over curbs or enter~
ing into underground vehicle parking garages. There is a risk of damage to property. Ensure
that there is sufficient ground clearance availa~
ble. '

Driving
on
racetracksHigher mechanical and thermal loads duringracetrack operation lead to increased wear.This wear is not covered by the warranty. Thevehicle is not designed for use in motor sports
competition.Seite 188DRIVING
TIPSThings
to
remember
when
driving188
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Saving
fuelVehicle
features
and
op

By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehi~
cle driving ahead of you.
Avoid
high
engine
speeds Driving at low engine speeds lowers fuel con~sumption and reduces wear.
If necessary, observe the vehicle's gear shift in~
dicator, refer to page 100.
Use
coasting
conditions
When approaching a red light, take your foot
off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to a
halt.
For going downhill take your foot off the accel~ erator and let the vehicle roll.
The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting.
Switch
off
the
engine
during
longer
stops
Switching
off
the
engine Switch off the engine during longer stops, for
instance at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic congestion.
Auto
Start/Stop
function
The Auto Start/Stop function of the vehicle au~ tomatically switches off the engine during astop.
If the engine is switched off and then restarted
rather than leaving the engine running con~
stantly, fuel consumption and emissions are re~
duced. Savings can begin within a few seconds of switching off the engine.
In addition, fuel consumption is also deter~
mined by other factors, such as driving style, road conditions, maintenance or environmentalfactors.Switch
off
any
functions
that
are
not
currently
needed
Functions such as seat heating and the rear
window defroster require a lot of energy and
consume additional fuel, especially in city and stop-and-go traffic.
Switch off these functions if they are not
needed.
Have
maintenance
car

General
information
The system includes the following MINIMALISM
functions and MINIMALISM displays:'

Efficiency
displayA bar display in the instrument
cluster indicates your current driving efficiency.
Mark in the left area, arrow 1: display for energy recovered by
coasting or when braking.
Mark in the right area, arrow 2: display when
accelerating.
The efficiency of your driving style is shown by
the position of the mark:'