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Most of the indicator/warning lights in the

instrument cluster illuminate for a varied

length of time.

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.

To save battery power when the engine is

off, switch off the ignition and any unneces-

sary electrical components.

Ignition off

Manual transmission: press the Start/Stop

button again without stepping on the clutch

pedal.

Steptronic transmission: shift to selector

lever position P, press the Start/Stop but-

ton again without stepping on the brake.

Start/Stop button

All indicator lights in the instrument cluster

turn off.

Principle

To save battery power when the engine is

off, switch off the ignition and any unneces-

sary electrical components.

Pressing the Start/Stop button

switches the ignition on or off

and starts the engine.

Safety precautions

Manual transmission: the en-

gine starts with the clutch

The ignition is switched off automatically in

the following situations while the vehicle is

stationary and the engine is off:

pedal pressed when the Start/Stop button

is pressed.

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When locking the vehicle, even if the

low beams are switched on.

Steptronic transmission: the engine starts

in selector lever position P or N with the

brake pedal depressed when you press the

Start/Stop button.

–

Shortly before the battery is discharged

completely, so that the engine can still

be started. This function is only availa-

ble when the low beams are switched

off.

Ignition on

Manual transmission: press the Start/Stop

button without stepping on the clutch

pedal.

–

When opening or closing the driver's

door, if the driver's seat belt is unbuck-

led and the low beams are switched off.

Steptronic transmission: press the Start/

Stop button, but do not press on the brake

pedal at the same time.

While the driver's seat belt is unbuckled

with driver's door open and low beams

off.

All vehicle systems are ready for operation.

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When the front doors are opened if

there is no other person sitting in the

front seats.

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When the vehicle is locked using the

central locking system.

Shortly before the battery is discharged

completely, so that the engine can still

be started.

The low beams switch to parking lights

after some minutes of no use.

Steptronic transmission: when switching off

the ignition, the selector lever position P is

engaged automatically if the selector lever

position R, D or M/S is engaged.

Starting the engine

Safety information

DANGER

Radio-ready state

General information

If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventila-

tion is insufficient, harmful exhaust gases

can penetrate the vehicle. The exhaust

gases contain pollutants which are color-

less and odorless. In enclosed areas, ex-

haust gases can also accumulate outside of

the vehicle. There is a danger to life. Keep

the exhaust pipe free and ensure sufficient

ventilation.

In the radio-ready state, certain electrical

components remain ready for operation.

Activating

With the engine running, press the Start/

Stop button.

If the engine is not running and the ignition

is switched on: the system automatically ac-

tivates radio-ready state when the door is

opened if the lights are switched off or the

daytime driving lights are switched on.

Warning

Radio-ready state remains active if, for

instance the ignition is automatically

switched off for the following reasons:

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move

and possibly roll away. There is a risk

of accident. Before leaving the vehicle, se-

cure the vehicle against rolling away.

–

Opening or closing the driver's door.

Unfastening of the driver's seat belt.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is se-

cured against rolling away, follow the fol-

lowing:

When automatically changing over from

low beams to parking lights.

–

Set the parking brake.

Switching off automatically

The radio-ready state is switched off auto-

matically in the following situations:

On uphill grades or on downhill

slopes, turn the front wheels in the

direction of the curb.

–

If the driver's or front passenger door is

opened when exiting the vehicle, with

the engine switched off manually.

–

On uphill grades or on downhill

slopes, also secure the vehicle, for in-

stance with a wheel chock.

–

If the ignition is switched off manually

with the Start/Stop button.

After approx. 8 minutes.

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Engine stop

Safety information

Warning

Repeated attempts to start the engine or

repeated starting of the vehicle in rapid

succession can cause the starter to over-

heat. This also results in unburned or inad-

equately burned fuel, and can cause the

catalytic converter to overheat. There is

a risk of damage to property. Avoid re-

peated starting of the vehicle, particularly

repeated starting in rapid succession.

Unattended children or animals in the ve-

hicle can cause the vehicle to move and

endanger themselves and traffic, for in-

stance due to the following actions:

–

Pressing the Start/Stop button.

Releasing the parking brake.

Gasoline engine

Opening and closing the doors or

windows.

Depending on the motorization, the full

drive power may not be available for ap-

proximately 30 seconds after starting the

engine. In this case, the vehicle will not

accelerate as usual.

–

Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do

not leave children or animals unattended

in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key with

you when exiting and lock the vehicle.

Manual transmission

Starting the engine

1. Depress the brake pedal.

Warning

2. Press on the clutch pedal and shift to

Neutral.

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move

and possibly roll away. There is a risk

of accident. Before leaving the vehicle, se-

cure the vehicle against rolling away.

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

The ignition is activated automatically for

a brief time and is stopped as soon as the

engine starts.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is se-

cured against rolling away, follow the fol-

lowing:

Steptronic transmission

–

Set the parking brake.

On uphill grades or on downhill

slopes, turn the front wheels in the

direction of the curb.

Starting the engine

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Engage selector lever position P or N.

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

–

On uphill grades or on downhill

slopes, also secure the vehicle, for in-

stance with a wheel chock.

The ignition is activated automatically for

a brief time and is stopped as soon as the

engine starts.

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Manual transmission

Switching off the engine

Engine stop

Functional requirements

The engine is switched off automatically

during a stop under the following condi-

tions:

1. With the vehicle at a standstill, press

the Start/Stop button.

The engine is switched off.

The radio-ready state is switched on.

2. Shift into first gear or reverse.

3. Set the parking brake.

Manual transmission:

–

Neutral is engaged and the clutch pedal

is not pressed.

–

The driver's seat belt is buckled or the

driver's door is closed.

Steptronic transmission

Switching off the engine

1. When the vehicle is stationary, apply

the parking brake.

Steptronic transmission:

–

The selector lever is in selector lever

position D.

The brake pedal remains depressed

while the vehicle is at a standstill.

2. Engage selector lever position P.

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

The engine is switched off.

The driver's seat belt is buckled or the

driver's door is closed.

In order to be able to release the brake

pedal at a vehicle standstill, engage the

selector lever in position P. The engine re-

mains off.

The radio-ready state is switched on.

Auto Start/Stop function

To continue driving depress the brake

pedal. When a gear is engaged, the engine

starts automatically.

Principle

The air flow from the air conditioning sys-

tem is reduced when the engine is switched

off.

The Auto Start/Stop function helps save

fuel. The system switches off the engine

during a stop, for instance in traffic jam

or at traffic lights. The ignition remains

switched on. The engine starts automati-

cally for driving off.

Steptronic transmission: manual

engine stop

Depending on the vehicle equipment and

country version, the engine can be switched

off manually, if the engine was not switched

off automatically when the vehicle stopped:

After each engine start using the Start/

Stop button, the Auto Start/Stop function is

ready and is activated at speeds faster than

about 3 mph/5 km/h.

–

Depress the brake pedal forcefully again

from the current pedal position.

Depending on the selected driving mode, re-

fer to page 180, the system is automatically

activated or deactivated.

–

Engage selector lever position P.

If all functional preconditions are fulfilled,

the engine switches off.

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Window condensation when the auto-

matic climate control is switched on.

Displays in the instrument cluster

Instrument cluster without enhanced

features: display

–

The vehicle battery charge is very low.

At higher elevations.

The display indicates that the

Auto Start/Stop function is

ready for an Automatic engine

start.

The hood is unlocked.

The Automatic Parking Assistant is acti-

vated.

–

Stop-and-go traffic.

Selector lever in selector lever position

R, N or M/S.

The display indicates that the

conditions for an automatic

engine stop have not been

met.

Starting the engine

The engine starts automatically to drive off

under the following conditions:

Instrument cluster with enhanced

features: display

–

Manual transmission: clutch pedal is

pressed.

–

Steptronic transmission: by releasing

the brake pedal.

The display indicates that the

Auto Start/Stop function is

ready for an Automatic engine

start.

After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.

Safety mode

After the engine switches off automatically,

it will not start again automatically if any

one of the following conditions are met:

The display indicates that the

conditions for an automatic

engine stop have not been

met.

–

The driver's seat belt is unbuckled and

the driver's door is open.

–

The hood was unlocked.

Functional limitations

The engine is not switched off automatically

in the following situations:

Some indicator lights illuminate for a varied

length of time.

The engine can only be started via the

Start/Stop button.

–

Outside temperature too low.

The outside temperature is high and au-

tomatic climate control is running.

Functional limitations

–

The car's interior has not yet been

heated or cooled to the required level.

Even if driving off was not intended, the

deactivated engine starts up automatically

in the following situations:

The engine is not yet at operating tem-

perature.

–

Excessive heating up of the car's inte-

rior when air conditioning is switched

on.

The wheels are at a sharp angle or the

steering wheel is being turned.

–

With steering operation.

After driving in reverse.

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Steptronic transmission: change from

selector lever position D to R, N or M/S.

Switching the system on/off

Using the button

Steptronic transmission: change from

selector lever position P to R, N, D or

M/S.

–

The vehicle begins rolling.

Window condensation when the auto-

matic climate control is switched on.

–

The vehicle battery charge is very low.

Excessive cooling of the car's interior

when the heating is switched on.

–

Manual transmission: low brake vacuum

pressure; this can occur, for instance if

the brake pedal is depressed a number

of times in succession.

Press the button.

–

LED comes on: Auto Start/Stop function

is deactivated.

Additional Auto Start/Stop function

The engine is started during an auto-

matic engine stop.

Depending on the vehicle equipment and

country-specific version, the vehicle fea-

tures a variety of sensors for assessing the

traffic situation. The Auto Start/Stop func-

tion uses this information to adapt to vari-

ous traffic situations in a proactive manner.

The engine can only be stopped or

started via the Start/Stop button.

LED goes out: Auto Start/Stop function

is activated.

For instance, this applies to the following

situations:

Switching off the vehicle during an

automatic engine stop

During an automatic engine stop, the vehi-

cle can be switched off permanently, for in-

stance when leaving it.

–

When a situation is detected in which

the stopping time is expected to be very

short, the engine is not switched off au-

tomatically. A message appears on the

control display, depending on the situa-

tion.

Manual transmission:

1. Press the Start/Stop button. The igni-

tion is switched off. The Auto Start/Stop

function is deactivated.

–

When a situation is detected in which

the vehicle needs to drive off imme-

diately, the engine is started automati-

cally.

2. Shift into first gear or reverse.

3. Set the parking brake.

Steptronic transmission:

The function may be restricted if the navi-

gation data is invalid, outdated or not avail-

able, for example.

1. Engage selector lever position P.

2. Press the Start/Stop button. The igni-

tion is switched off. The Auto Start/Stop

function is deactivated.

3. Set the parking brake.

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Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.

Warning

Automatic deactivation

Unattended children or animals in the ve-

hicle can cause the vehicle to move and

endanger themselves and traffic, for in-

stance due to the following actions:

In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop

function is deactivated automatically for

safety reasons, for instance if no driver is

detected.

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Pressing the Start/Stop button.

Releasing the parking brake.

Malfunction

Opening and closing the doors or

windows.

The Auto Start/Stop function no longer

switches off the engine automatically. A

Check Control message is displayed. It is

possible to continue driving. Have the vehi-

cle checked by an authorized service center

or another qualified service center or repair

shop.

–

Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do

not leave children or animals unattended

in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key with

you when exiting and lock the vehicle.

Parking brake, electric

Overview

Principle

The parking brake is used to prevent the

vehicle from rolling when it is parked.

Safety information

Warning

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move

and possibly roll away. There is a risk

of accident. Before leaving the vehicle, se-

cure the vehicle against rolling away.

Parking brake

In order to ensure that the vehicle is se-

cured against rolling away, follow the fol-

lowing:

Setting the parking brake

With a stationary vehicle

–

Set the parking brake.

Pull the switch.

On uphill grades or on downhill

slopes, turn the front wheels in the

direction of the curb.

The LED illuminates.

The indicator light illuminates red.

The parking brake is set.

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On uphill grades or on downhill

slopes, also secure the vehicle, for in-

stance with a wheel chock.

Depending on the stopping situation, the

parking brake is engaged automatically.

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Steptronic transmission: in some parking

situations, the parking brake is automat-

ically engaged, when selector lever posi-

tion P is engaged. In these cases, the park-

ing brake is released automatically when

you leave the selector lever position P.

The parking brake is automatically released

when you step on the accelerator pedal

when the following prerequisites are met:

–

Engine on.

Gear position engaged.

Driver buckled in and doors closed.

While driving

To use as emergency brake while driving:

Automatic release in cars with manual

transmission

Drive off as usual. The parking brake disen-

gages when the clutch pedal is released.

Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle

brakes hard while the switch is being

pulled.

The LED and the indicator light go out.

The indicator lights illuminate red, a

signal sounds, and the brake lights

illuminate.

Under the following conditions, the parking

brake is automatically released:

–

Engine on.

A Check Control message is displayed.

Gear engaged.

Driver buckled in and doors closed.

Engine power is sufficient to drive off.

If the vehicle is decelerated to a complete

stop, the parking brake is engaged.

Releasing the parking brake

Malfunction

If the parking brake fails or in case of

a fault, secure the vehicle against rolling

away before exiting.

Releasing the parking brake manually

1. Turn on the ignition.

A Check Control message is displayed.

2.

Manual transmission: press the

switch while the brake pedal is de-

pressed.

Secure the vehicle against rolling away, for

instance with a wheel chock, after getting

out of the vehicle.

Steptronic transmission: press

the switch while stepping on the brake

pedal or with selector lever position P.

After a power interruption

Commissioning

1. Turn on the ignition.

The LED and the indicator light go out.

The parking brake is released.

2.

Press the switch while stepping

on the brake pedal or with selector lever

position P.

Automatic release in cars with

Steptronic transmission

For automatic release, step on the accelera-

tor pedal.

Commissioning may take a few seconds.

Some mechanical sounds associated with

this process are normal.

The LED and the indicator light go out.

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The indicator light in the instrument

cluster turns off as soon as the

Settings are stored for the profile currently

used.

parking brake is ready for operation

again.

Brief flashing

Press the lever to the resistance point and

hold it there for as long as you want the

turn signal to flash.

Turn signal, high beams, head-

light flasher

Malfunction

Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator

light indicates that a turn signal bulb has

failed.

Turn signal

Flashing

High beams, headlight flasher

Press the lever forward or pull it backward.

Press the lever past the resistance point.

Canada: the lever returns into its initial

position after actuation. To switch off man-

ually, slightly tap the lever to the resistance

point.

–

High beams on, arrow 1.

The high beams illuminate when the low

beams are switched on.

High beams off/headlight flasher, ar-

row 2.

Triple turn signal activation

Lightly tap the lever up or down.

The triple turn signal duration can be ad-

justed.

Window wiper system

Safety information

Warning

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. "Lighting"

If the wipers start moving in the folded

away state, body parts can be jammed or

damage may occur to parts of the vehicle.

There is a risk of injury or risk of damage

to property. Make sure that the vehicle

4. "Exterior lighting"

5. "One-touch turn signal"

6. Select the desired setting.

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is switched off when the wipers are in

the folded-away state and the wipers are

folded in when switching on.

travel continues, the wipers resume at their

previous level.

Turning off and flick wipe

NOTICE

The wiper blades can wear out or become

damaged prematurely when wiping on a

dry window for a longer period of time.

The wiper motor can overheat. There is a

risk of damage to property. Do not use the

wipers when the window is dry.

Press the lever down.

NOTICE

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Switching off: press the lever down until

it reaches its basic setting.

If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,

the wiper blades can be torn off and the

wiper motor can overheat when switching

on. There is a risk of damage to property.

Defrost the windshield prior to switching

the wipers on.

–

Flick wipe: press the lever down from

the basic setting.

The lever automatically returns to its ba-

sic setting when released.

Intermittent operation or rain

sensor

Turning on

Principle

The rain sensor automatically controls the

wiper operation depending on the intensity

of the rainfall.

General information

The sensor is located on the windshield, di-

rectly in front of the interior mirror. With-

out the rain sensor, the interval of the wiper

operation is predefined.

Press the lever up until the desired position

is reached.

–

Resting position of the wipers, posi-

tion 0.

–

Intermittent operation or rain sensor,

position 1.

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Normal wiper speed, position 2.

Fast wiper speed, position 3.

When the journey is interrupted with the

window wiper system switched on: when

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With deactivated rain sensor: set the inter-

val period.

Safety information

NOTICE

With activated rain sensor: set the rain sen-

sor sensitivity.

If the rain sensor is activated, the wip-

ers can accidentally start moving in car

washes. There is a risk of damage to prop-

erty. Deactivate the rain sensor in car

washes.

Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the

rain sensor.

Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the

rain sensor.

Windshield washer system

Safety information

Activating

Warning

The washer fluid can freeze onto the win-

dow at low temperatures and obstruct the

view. There is a risk of accident. Only use

the washer systems if the washer fluid

cannot freeze. Use washer fluid with anti-

freeze, if needed.

Press the lever up once from its basic set-

ting, arrow 1.

Wiping operation is started.

NOTICE

The LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.

When the washer fluid reservoir is empty,

the washer pump cannot work as intended.

There is a risk of damage to property.

Do not use the washer system when the

washer fluid reservoir is empty.

In frosty conditions, wiping operation may

not start.

Deactivating

Press the lever back into the basic setting.

Cleaning the windshield

Setting the interval period or

sensitivity of the rain sensor

Pull the lever.

Turn the thumbwheel.

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The washer fluid is sprayed on the wind-

shield, and the wipers are turned on briefly.

Fold-out position of the wipers

Principle

Windshield washer nozzles

The washer jets are automatically heated

whenever the ignition is switched on.

The fold-out position enables the wipers to

be folded out from the windshield.

General information

Helpful when changing the wiper blades or

under frosty conditions, for instance.

Rear wiper

Switching on the rear wiper

Safety information

Warning

If the wipers start moving in the folded

away state, body parts can be jammed or

damage may occur to parts of the vehicle.

There is a risk of injury or risk of damage

to property. Make sure that the vehicle

is switched off when the wipers are in

the folded-away state and the wipers are

folded in when switching on.

Turn the outer switch upward.

–

Resting position of the wiper, posi-

tion 0.

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Intermittent operation, arrow 1. When

reverse gear is engaged, the system

switches to continuous operation.

NOTICE

If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,

the wiper blades can be torn off and the

wiper motor can overheat when switching

on. There is a risk of damage to property.

Defrost the windshield prior to switching

the wipers on.

Clean the rear window

Turn the outer switch in the desired direc-

tion.

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In resting position: turn the switch

downward, arrow 3. The switch auto-

matically returns to its idle position

when released.

–

In intermittent operation: turn the

switch further, arrow 2. The switch au-

tomatically returns to its interval posi-

tion when released.

The function is deactivated if the washer

fluid reservoir fill level is low.

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Folding out the wipers

1. Switch the ignition on and off again.

Canada: window wiper system

Safety information

Warning

2. Press and hold the wiper lever down un-

til the wipers stop in a nearly vertical

position.

If the wipers start moving in the folded

away state, body parts can be jammed or

damage may occur to parts of the vehicle.

There is a risk of injury or risk of damage

to property. Make sure that the vehicle

is switched off when the wipers are in

the folded-away state and the wipers are

folded in when switching on.

3. Fold the wipers all the way out from the

windshield.

NOTICE

The wiper blades can wear out or become

damaged prematurely when wiping on a

dry window for a longer period of time.

The wiper motor can overheat. There is a

risk of damage to property. Do not use the

wipers when the window is dry.

NOTICE

If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,

the wiper blades can be torn off and the

wiper motor can overheat when switching

on. There is a risk of damage to property.

Defrost the windshield prior to switching

the wipers on.

Folding in the wipers

After the wipers are folded back down, the

window wiper system must be reactivated.

1. Fold the wipers back in onto the wind-

shield.

2. Turn on the ignition.

Turning on

3. Push wiper lever down. Wipers return

to their resting position and are ready

again for operation.

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Tap up the lever or press it past the resist-

ance point.

Safety information

NOTICE

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Normal wiper speed: tap up once.

Fast wiper speed: tap up twice or tap

once beyond the resistance point.

If the rain sensor is activated, the wip-

ers can accidentally start moving in car

washes. There is a risk of damage to prop-

erty. Deactivate the rain sensor in car

washes.

The lever automatically returns to its basic

setting when released.

Turning off and flick wipe

Activating/deactivating

Press the lever down.

–

To switch off from fast wiper speed:

press down twice.

Press the button on the wiper lever.

Wiping operation is started.

To switch off from normal wiper speed:

press down once.

The LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.

In frosty conditions, wiping operation may

not start.

Flick wipe: press down once.

The lever automatically returns to its basic

setting when released.

If a journey is interrupted with the rain

sensor switched on: if the trip is resumed

within approx. 15 minutes, the rain sensor

is automatically activated again.

Intermittent operation or rain

sensor

Setting the interval period or

sensitivity of the rain sensor

Principle

The rain sensor automatically controls the

wiper operation depending on the intensity

of the rainfall.

General information

The sensor is located on the windshield, di-

rectly in front of the interior mirror. With-

out the rain sensor, the interval of the wiper

operation is predefined.

Turn the thumbwheel.

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With deactivated rain sensor: set the inter-

val period.

The washer fluid is sprayed on the wind-

shield, and the wipers are turned on briefly.

With activated rain sensor: set the rain sen-

sor sensitivity.

Windshield washer nozzles

The washer jets are automatically heated

whenever the ignition is switched on.

Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the

rain sensor.

Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the

rain sensor.

Rear wiper

Switching on the rear wiper

Windshield washer system

Safety information

Warning

The washer fluid can freeze onto the win-

dow at low temperatures and obstruct the

view. There is a risk of accident. Only use

the washer systems if the washer fluid

cannot freeze. Use washer fluid with anti-

freeze, if needed.

Turn the outer switch upward.

–

Resting position of the wiper, posi-

tion 0.

–

Intermittent operation, arrow 1. When

reverse gear is engaged, the system

switches to continuous operation.

NOTICE

When the washer fluid reservoir is empty,

the washer pump cannot work as intended.

There is a risk of damage to property.

Do not use the washer system when the

washer fluid reservoir is empty.

Clean the rear window

Turn the outer switch in the desired direc-

tion.

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In resting position: turn the switch

downward, arrow 3. The switch auto-

matically returns to its idle position

when released.

Cleaning the windshield

–

In intermittent operation: turn the

switch further, arrow 2. The switch au-

tomatically returns to its interval posi-

tion when released.

The function is deactivated if the washer

fluid reservoir fill level is low.

Pull the lever.

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3 seconds, until the wipers remain in

a nearly vertical position.

Fold-out position of the wipers

Principle

The fold-out position enables the wipers to

be folded out from the windshield.

General information

Helpful when changing the wiper blades or

under frosty conditions, for instance.

Safety information

3. Fold the wipers all the way out from the

windshield.

Warning

If the wipers start moving in the folded

away state, body parts can be jammed or

damage may occur to parts of the vehicle.

There is a risk of injury or risk of damage

to property. Make sure that the vehicle

is switched off when the wipers are in

the folded-away state and the wipers are

folded in when switching on.

Folding in the wipers

NOTICE

After the wipers are folded back down, the

window wiper system must be reactivated.

If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,

the wiper blades can be torn off and the

wiper motor can overheat when switching

on. There is a risk of damage to property.

Defrost the windshield prior to switching

the wipers on.

1. Fold the wipers back in onto the wind-

shield.

2. Turn on the ignition.

3. Push wiper lever down. Wipers return

to their resting position and are ready

again for operation.

Folding out the wipers

1. Switch the ignition on and off again.

2. Press the wiper lever up past the point

of resistance and hold it for approx.

Washer fluid

General information

All windshield washer jets are supplied

from one tank.

Use a mixture of tap water and windshield

washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield

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washer concentrate containing antifreeze

can be used.

erty. Do not add silicon-containing addi-

tives to the washer fluid.

Recommended minimum fill quantity:

0.2 US gal/1 liter.

NOTICE

Safety information

Mixing different windshield washer fluid

concentrates or antifreeze can damage the

washer system. There is a risk of damage

to property. Do not mix different wind-

shield washer fluid concentrates or anti-

freeze. Follow the information and mixture

ratios provided on the containers.

Warning

Some types of antifreeze can contain

harmful substances and are flammable.

There is a risk of fire and an injury hazard.

Follow the instructions on the containers.

Keep antifreeze away from ignition sour-

ces. Do not refill operating materials into

different bottles. Store operating materials

out of reach of children.

Overview

United States: the washer fluid mixture ra-

tio is regulated by the U.S. EPA and many

individual states; do not exceed the allow-

able washer fluid dilution ratio limits that

apply. Follow the usage instructions on the

washer fluid container.

Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Con-

centrate or the equivalent is recom-

mended.

The washer fluid reservoir is located in the

engine compartment.

Malfunction

Warning

The use of undiluted windshield washer

fluid concentrate or alcohol-based anti-

freeze can lead to incorrect readings at tem-

peratures below +5 ℉/-15 ℃.

Washer fluid can ignite and catch fire on

contact with hot engine parts. There is a

risk of injury or risk of damage to prop-

erty. Only add washer fluid when the en-

gine is cooled down. Next, fully close the

lid of the washer fluid reservoir.

Manual transmission

Safety information

Warning

NOTICE

Silicon-containing additives in the washer

fluid for the water-repelling effect on the

windows can lead to damage to the car

wash. There is a risk of damage to prop-

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move

and possibly roll away. There is a risk

of accident. Before leaving the vehicle, se-

cure the vehicle against rolling away.

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In order to ensure that the vehicle is se-

cured against rolling away, follow the fol-

lowing:

Reverse gear

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

To overcome the resistance push the gear-

shift lever dynamically to the left and en-

gage reverse gear with a forward shifting

movement.

–

Set the parking brake.

On uphill grades or on downhill

slopes, turn the front wheels in the

direction of the curb.

Rolling or pushing the vehicle

In some situations, the vehicle is to roll

without its own power, for instance in a

car wash, or be pushed.

–

On uphill grades or on downhill

slopes, also secure the vehicle, for in-

stance with a wheel chock.

1. Turn on the ignition.

NOTICE

2. Press on the clutch pedal and shift out

of a forward gear or reverse.

When shifting to a lower gear, excessive

RPM can damage the engine. There is a

risk of damage to property. When shifting

into 5th or 6th gear, press the gearshift

lever to the right.

3. Release the parking brake.

Steptronic transmission

Shift pattern

Principle

The Steptronic transmission combines the

functions of an automatic transmission with

the possibility of manual shifting, if needed.

Safety information

Warning

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move

and possibly roll away. There is a risk

of accident. Before leaving the vehicle, se-

cure the vehicle against rolling away.

–

1–6: forward gears.

R: reverse gear.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is se-

cured against rolling away, follow the fol-

lowing:

Shifting

General information

Depending on the motorization, the RPM

during a shifting operation is adjusted auto-

matically as required for harmonious gear

changing.

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Set the parking brake.

N neutral

On uphill grades or on downhill

slopes, turn the front wheels in the

direction of the curb.

The vehicle may be pushed or roll without

engine power in selector lever position N,

for instance in vehicle washes, refer to

page 119.

–

On uphill grades or on downhill

slopes, also secure the vehicle, for in-

stance with a wheel chock.

Parking position P

General information

Selector lever version

Selector lever

Selector lever position, for instance for

parking the vehicle.

The transmission blocks the drive wheels in

selector lever position P.

Engage selector lever position P only when

the vehicle is stationary.

Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that

selector lever position P is set. Otherwise,

the vehicle may begin to move.

Automatic parking position

Selector lever position P is engaged auto-

matically in situations such as the follow-

ing:

The selector lever positions R, N, and D

are selected by tapping the selector lever

forward or back. The selector lever automat-

ically returns to the center position when

released.

–

After the engine is switched off when

the vehicle is in the radio-ready state,

refer to page 101, or when the ignition

is switched off, refer to page 100, while

selector lever position R, D or M/S is

engaged.

The selector lever position P is engaged by

pressing the P button on the selector lever

or, in certain situations, automatically, refer

to page 118.

–

If the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, the

driver's door is opened, and the brake

pedal is not pressed while the vehicle is

stationary and selector lever position D,

M/S or R is engaged.

Selector lever positions

Gear position D

Selector lever position for normal driving.

All gears for forward travel are activated

automatically.

After the ignition has been switched

off while selector lever position N is

engaged.

R reverse

Engaging selector lever positions

General information

Engage selector lever position R only when

the vehicle is stationary.

To prevent the vehicle from creeping after

you select a gear position or reverse, main-

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tain pressure on the brake pedal until you

are ready to drive off.

cally returns to the center position when

released.

Functional requirements

Only when the brake pedal is depressed is

it possible to change from selector lever po-

sition P to another selector lever position.

Depending on the transmission version, the

engine may have to be running too.

The selection lever position P cannot be

changed until all technical prerequisites are

met.

Engaging selector lever position P

Engaging selector lever position D, N,

R

A selector lever lock prevents the following

incorrect operation:

–

Unintentional shifting into selector

lever position R.

–

Unintentional shifting from selector

lever position P into another selector

lever position.

Press button P.

1. Press and hold the button to release the

selector lever lock.

Rolling or pushing the vehicle

General information

In some situations, the vehicle is supposed

to roll without its own power for a short

distance, for instance in a car wash or to be

pushed.

Engaging selector lever position N

2. With the driver's seat belt fastened,

briefly push the selector lever in the de-

sired direction, past a resistance point,

if needed. The selector lever automati-

NOTICE

Selector lever position P is automatically

engaged when the ignition is switched off.

There is a risk of damage to property. Do

not switch ignition off in car washes.

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Activating the Sport program

1. Start the engine while pressing on the

brake pedal.

2. If necessary, release the parking brake.

3. Depress the brake pedal.

4. Touch the selector lever lock and en-

gage selector lever position N.

5. Switch the engine off.

In this way, the ignition remains

switched on, and a Check Control mes-

sage is displayed.

Press the selector lever to the left from se-

lector lever position D.

The vehicle can roll.

The engaged gear is displayed in the instru-

ment cluster, for instance S1.

Irrespective of the ignition, the selector

lever position P is automatically engaged

after approx. 15 minutes.

The sport program of the transmission is

activated.

If there is a malfunction, you may not be

able to change the selector lever position.

Electronically unlock the transmission lock,

if needed, refer to page 122.

Ending the Sport program

Press the selector lever to the right.

D is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Kickdown

Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driv-

ing performance. Press down accelerator

pedal beyond the resistance point.

Manual mode M/S

Principle

Manual gear-shifting is possible in manual

mode.

Sport program M/S

Principle

The shifting points and shifting times in

the Sport program are designed for sport-

ier handling. The transmission, for instance

shifts up later and the shifting times are

shorter.

Activating manual mode

1. Press the selector lever to the left from

selector lever position D, arrow 1.

2. Press the selector lever forward or pull

it backward, arrows 2.

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Manual mode M/S becomes active and the

gear is changed.

Ending the manual mode

Press the selector lever to the right.

The engaged gear is displayed in the instru-

ment cluster, for instance M1.

D is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Shift paddles for Steptronic Sport

transmission

Shifting

–

To downshift: press the selector lever

forward.

Principle

–

Upshifting: pull the selector lever rear-

wards.

The shift paddles on the steering wheel al-

low you to shift gears quickly while keeping

both hands on the steering wheel.

The Steptronic transmission continues

shifting automatically in certain situations,

for instance when certain engine speed lim-

its are reached.

General information

Shifting

When M2 is set manually while the vehicle

is stationary, the transmission will no lon-

ger shift back to M1. This shift character-

istic is retained until you engage M1 man-

ually or exit M.

Gears will only be changed at appropriate

engine and road speeds, for instance down-

shifting is not possible if the engine speed

is too high.

Avoiding automatic upshifting

Short-term manual mode

Once a particular engine speed is attained,

M/S manual mode is automatically up-

shifted as needed.

In selector lever position D, actuating a

shift paddle switches into manual mode

temporarily.

John Cooper Works: once particular engine

speeds are attained, upshifting is not auto-

matically performed in M/S manual mode.

After conservative driving in manual mode

without acceleration or shifting via the shift

paddles for a certain amount of time, the

transmission switches back to automatic

mode.

For vehicles with Steptronic Sport transmis-

sion, automatic shift operations are not per-

formed if one of the following conditions is

met:

It is possible to switch into automatic mode

as follows:

–

The Dynamic Stability Control is deacti-

vated.

–

Keep the right shift paddle pulled until

D is displayed in the instrument cluster.

–

TRACTION is activated.

–

In addition to the pulled right shift pad-

dle, pull the left shift paddle.

In addition, there is no downshifting for

kickdown.

Continuous manual mode

With the appropriate transmission version,

the lowest possible gear can be selected by

simultaneously activating kickdown and op-

erating the left shift paddles. This is not

possible by switching briefly via the shift

paddles from selector lever position D to

manual mode M/S.

In selector lever position S, actuating a

shift paddle switches into manual mode per-

manently.

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Engaging selector lever position N

Unlocking is possible, if the starter can

crank 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,

arrow 1, and press and hold the selector

lever into selector lever position N, ar-

row N, until selector lever position N is

displayed in the instrument cluster.

–

Upshifting: pull the right shift paddle.

Downshifting: pull left shift paddle.

A Check Control message is displayed.

Downshifting to the lowest possible

gear: keep the left shift paddle pulled.

The selected gear is briefly displayed in the

instrument cluster, followed by the current

gear.

Displays in the instrument cluster

The selector lever position is

displayed, for example P.

4. Release the selector lever.

5. Release brake, as soon as the starter

stops.

Releasing the transmission lock

electronically

6. Maneuver the vehicle from the hazard-

ous area and secure it against rolling

away.

General information

With some transmission versions, the pro-

cedure for unlocking is as follows:

Unlock the transmission lock electroni-

cally, e.g., to maneuver the vehicle out of

a hazardous area in the event of a malfunc-

tion.

1. Press the Start/Stop button.

2. Press and hold down brake pedal.

3. Press the button on the selector lever,

arrow 1, and press and hold the selector

lever into selector lever position N, ar-

row N, until selector lever position N is

displayed in the instrument cluster.

Before unlocking the transmission lock, set

the parking brake to prevent the vehicle

from rolling away.

A Check Control message is displayed.

4. Release the selector lever.

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The instrument cluster displays TRAC-

TION in combination with SPORT. The

DSC OFF indicator light illuminates.

5. Release the brake.

6. Maneuver the vehicle from the hazard-

ous area and secure it against rolling

away.

2. Engage selector lever position S.

For additional information, see the chapter

on tow-starting and towing.

3. With the left foot, forcefully press down

on the brake.

4. Press and hold down the accelerator

pedal beyond the resistance point, kick-

down.

Steptronic Sport transmission:

Launch Control

A destination flag is displayed in the

instrument cluster.

Principle

Launch Control enables optimum accelera-

tion on roads with good traction under dry

surrounding conditions.

5. The starting engine speed adjusts. Wait

briefly until the engine speed is con-

stant. Keep the accelerator pedal in this

position.

General information

6. Release the brake within 3 seconds af-

ter the destination flag illuminates.

The use of Launch Control causes prema-

ture component wear since this function

represents a very heavy load for the vehicle.

The vehicle accelerates.

Upshifting occurs automatically as long

as the destination flag is displayed and

the accelerator pedal is not released.

Do not use Launch Control during break-in,

refer to page 236.

Do not turn the steering wheel when driv-

ing off with Launch Control.

Repeated use during a trip

After Launch Control has been used, the

transmission must cool down for approx.

5 minutes before Launch Control can be

used again.

Functional requirements

Launch Control is available as soon as the

engine and transmission are at operating

temperature.

After using Launch Control

To support driving stability, reactivate Dy-

namic Stability Control.

Depending on the outside temperature

and driving style, the engine and transmis-

sion require an interrupted trip of up to

30 miles/50 km in order to reach the oper-

ating temperature needed for Launch Con-

trol.

System limits

An experienced driver may be able to ach-

ieve better acceleration values in DSC OFF

mode.

Starting with launch control

While the engine is running:

1.

Press button and select SPORT

with the MINI Driving Modes switch.

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