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Have checked immediately by an authorized

service center or another qualified service

center or repair shop.

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, coun-

try-specific and optional equipment offered

with the series. It also describes features

and functions that are not necessarily avail-

able in the vehicle, e.g., due to the selected

options or country versions. This also ap-

plies to safety-related functions and sys-

tems. When using these functions and sys-

tems, the applicable laws and regulations

must be observed.

Brake assistant

When you apply the brake pedal rapidly,

this system automatically boosts braking as-

sistance to the furthest possible extent. It

reduces the braking distance to a minimum

during emergency braking. This system uti-

lizes all of the capabilities provided by the

Antilock Braking System.

Antilock Braking System

Do not reduce the pressure on the brake

pedal during full braking.

Principle

The Antilock Braking System prevents lock-

ing of the wheels during braking.

Dynamic Stability Control

The vehicle maintains its steerability even

during emergency braking, which increases

the active driving safety.

Principle

Within the physical limits, the system helps

to keep the vehicle on a steady course

by reducing engine power and by applying

brake intervention to the individual wheels.

General information

The Antilock Braking System is ready every

time the drive-ready state is turned on.

General information

The Dynamic Stability Control will detect,

e.g., the following unstable driving condi-

tions:

Malfunction

The warning light on the instrument

cluster illuminates.

–

Skidding, which can lead to oversteer-

ing.

A Check Control message is dis-

played.

–

Loss of adhesion of the front wheels,

which can lead to understeering.

–

The Antilock Braking System system is

not available.

Dynamic Traction control, refer to

page 180, is a version of the Dynamic

Stability Control where drive power is opti-

mized.

The ability to steer is restricted during

full braking.

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Safety information

Deactivate Dynamic Stability

Control: DSC OFF

Warning

General information

The system cannot serve as a substitute

for the driver’s personal judgment in as-

sessing the traffic situation. Based on the

limits of the system, it cannot independ-

ently react to all traffic situations. There is

a risk of accident. Adjust driving style to

traffic conditions. Watch the surrounding

traffic situation closely, be ready to take

over steering and braking at any time, and

actively intervene where appropriate.

When Dynamic Stability Control is deacti-

vated, driving stability is limited when ac-

celerating and cornering.

To support driving stability, reactivate Dy-

namic Stability Control as soon as possible.

Deactivating the system

Press and hold this button but not

longer than approx. 10 seconds, un-

til the indicator light for DSC OFF

illuminates in the instrument cluster and

displays DSC OFF.

Warning

When driving with a roof load, e.g., roof

bars, the vehicle's center of gravity is

higher. This increases the risk of the ve-

hicle tipping in critical driving situations.

There may be a risk of accidents or risk of

damage to property. Drive with roof load

only with activated Dynamic Stability Con-

trol.

Dynamic Stability Control is switched off.

Activating the system

Press the button.

DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator

light turn off.

Displays in the instrument cluster

Display in the instrument cluster

If the Dynamic Stability Control is deacti-

vated, DSC OFF is displayed in the instru-

ment cluster.

Warning light flashes: Dynamic Sta-

bility Control is regulating the drive

and brake power. The vehicle is sta-

Indicator light illuminates: Dynamic

Stability Control is deactivated.

bilized. Reduce speed and modify your driv-

ing style to the driving circumstances.

Warning light illuminates: Dynamic Stabil-

ity Control has failed or is initializing.

Driving stabilization is restricted or has

failed. If the indicator light illuminates con-

tinuously, have the vehicle checked imme-

diately by an authorized service center or

another qualified service center or repair

shop.

Automatic activation

If Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated,

it is automatically activated in the following

situations:

–

The vehicle has a flat tire.

When activating cruise control in the

TRACTION or DSC OFF settings.

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Dynamic Traction Control

ALL4

ALL4 is the all-wheel-drive system of the

vehicle. The ALL4 and Dynamic Stability

Control work together to optimize the trac-

tion and driving dynamics. The ALL4 all-

wheel-drive system variably distributes the

driving forces to the front and rear axles as

demanded by the driving situation and road

condition.

Principle

The Dynamic Traction Control is a variant

of the Driving Stability Control where the

drive power is optimized.

The system ensures maximum drive power

on unusual road conditions, for instance

unplowed snow covered roads, or loose road

surfaces, but with somewhat limited driving

stability.

When the Dynamic Traction Control is acti-

vated, there is maximum traction. Driving

stability is limited during acceleration and

when cornering.

Adaptive suspension

Principle

The setting of the chassis can be changed

with the system.

Drive carefully.

A brief activation of the Dynamic Traction

Control may be useful in the following ex-

ceptional situations:

The system offers several different pro-

grams.

The programs are selected via the MINI

Driving Modes switch.

–

When driving in slush or on uncleared,

snow-covered roads.

When driving off from deep snow or

loose ground.

Programs

When driving with snow chains.

MID/GREEN

Balanced setting of the shock absorbers for

more comfort.

Activating/deactivating the

Dynamic Traction Control

SPORT

Activating the system

Consistently sporty setting of the shock ab-

sorbers for greater driving agility.

Press the button.

TRACTION is displayed in the in-

strument cluster and the indicator light for

DSC OFF illuminates.

MINI Driving Modes switch

Deactivating the system

Principle

The MINI Driving Modes switch helps to

fine-tune the vehicle's settings and features.

Press the button again.

TRACTION and the DSC OFF indica-

tor light turn off.

Choose between three different programs.

Pressing the MINI Driving Modes switch

will activate the particular program.

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This configuration is retrieved when

GREEN is activated.

Operating the programs

Switch

Program

SPORT

MID

Principle

GREEN

Consistently sporty setting of the drivetrain

for greater driving agility.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the

setting of the chassis and suspension also

changes and SPORT can be individually

configured.

MID

MID provides a balanced setting.

With each starting procedure, MID is acti-

vated using the Start/Stop button.

The configuration is stored for the driver

profile currently in use.

GREEN

Activating SPORT

Press the MINI Driving Modes switch up-

ward until SPORT is displayed in the instru-

ment cluster.

Principle

GREEN provides a consistent setting to

maximize range.

Configuring SPORT

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Activating GREEN

Press the MINI Driving Modes switch

downward until GREEN is displayed in the

instrument cluster.

1.

"My MINI"

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. If necessary, "Driving mode"

4. "Configure SPORT"

Configuring GREEN

Via MINI Driving Modes switch

1. Activate GREEN.

5. Select the desired setting.

This configuration is retrieved when SPORT

is activated.

2. "Configure GREEN"

3. Configure the program.

Configuring driving program

Settings can be made for the following driv-

ing programs in Drive mode:

This configuration is retrieved when

GREEN is activated.

–

GREEN, refer to page 181.

SPORT, refer to page 181.

Via the Central Information Display (CID)

1.

"My MINI"

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. If necessary, "Driving mode"

4. "Configure GREEN"

5. Select the desired setting.

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Furthermore, the steering force adapts ac-

Displays

cording to the driving program, so that a

firm, sporty feel or a comfortable steering

response is conveyed.

Program selection

Pressing the MINI Driving

Modes switch displays a list

of programs, which can be se-

lected.

Selected program

The instrument cluster dis-

plays the selected program.

Drive-off assistant

Principle

This system supports driving off on uphill

grades. The parking brake is not required.

Driving off with the drive-off

assistant

1. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot

brake.

2. Release the foot brake and drive off

without delay.

After the foot brake is released, the vehicle

is held in place for approx. 2 seconds.

Servotronic

Servotronic is a speed-dependent power

steering function.

The system provides the steering force with

more support at low speeds than at higher

ones. This makes it easier to park, for in-

stance, and makes steering firmer when

driving at faster speeds.

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