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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.

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-

Airbags

1

2

3

Front airbag, driver

Front airbag, front passenger

Head airbag

4

5

Side airbag

Knee airbag

Front airbags

Side airbag

Front airbags help protect the driver and

the front passenger by responding to frontal

impacts in which seat belts alone would not

provide adequate protection.

In the event of a side collision, the side

airbag protects the side of the body in the

chest and lap area.

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ing wheel. Select the settings so that

the shoulder rests against the backrest

when crossing the hands and the upper

body is as far back as possible while still

maintaining a comfortable grip on the

steering wheel.

Head airbag

In the event of a side collision, the head

airbag protects the head.

Ejection Mitigation

The head airbag system is designed as

an ejection mitigation countermeasure to

reduce the likelihood of ejections of vehi-

cle occupants through side windows during

rollovers or side collision events.

–

Make sure that the front passenger is

sitting correctly, i.e., with their feet and

legs in the footwell, not resting on the

dashboard.

–

Make sure that occupants keep their

heads away from the side airbag.

Knee airbag

Depending on the national-market version:

There should be no additional persons,

animals or objects between an airbag

and a person.

The knee airbag protects the legs in the

event of a frontal impact.

–

Dashboard and windshield on the pas-

senger's side must stay clear - do not

attach adhesive film or coverings and

do not attach brackets or cables, for in-

stance for navigation devices or mobile

phones.

Protective effect

Airbags are not deployed in every impact

situation, for instance in less severe acci-

dents or rear-end collisions.

–

Do not bond the airbag cover panels

with adhesive, do not cover them or

modify them in any way.

Information on optimum protective

effect of the airbags

Do not use the cover of the front air-

bag on the passenger's side as a storage

area.

Warning

If the seat position is incorrect or the de-

ployment area of the airbags is impaired,

the airbag system cannot provide protec-

tion as intended and may cause additional

injuries due to deployment. There is a risk

of injury or danger to life. Follow the infor-

mation on achieving the optimum protec-

tive effect of the airbag system.

Do not attach slip covers, seat cushions

or other objects to the front seats that

are not specifically suited for seats with

integrated side airbags.

–

Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as

jackets, over the backrests.

Never modify either the individual com-

ponents or the wiring in the airbag sys-

tem. This also applies to steering wheel

covers, the dashboard, and the seats.

–

Keep a distance from the airbags.

Always grasp the steering wheel on the

steering wheel rim. Hold your hands at

the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions to

keep the risk of injury to your hands or

arms as low as possible when the airbag

is deployed.

–

Do not disassemble the airbag system.

Even when you follow all instructions very

closely, injury from contact with the airbags

cannot be fully ruled out in certain situa-

tions.

–

Adjust seat and steering wheel so that

hands can be crossed over the steer-

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The ignition and inflation noise may lead

to short-term and, in most cases, temporary

hearing impairment in sensitive occupants.

Airbag system fault

–

Warning light does not come on when

the ignition is switched on.

Vehicle modifications for a person with dis-

abilities may affect the air bag system; con-

tact MINI Customer Relations for further

information.

–

The warning light illuminates continu-

ously.

Have the vehicle checked by an authorized

service center or another qualified service

center or repair shop.

Warnings and information on the airbags

are also found on the sun visors.

Automatic deactivation of the front

passenger airbags

Operational readiness of the airbag

system

Principle

Safety information

The system reads if the front passenger seat

is occupied by measuring the human body's

resistance.

Warning

Individual components can be hot after de-

ployment of the airbag system. There is

a risk of injury. Do not touch individual

components.

Front, knee, and side airbag on the front

passenger's side are activated or deacti-

vated.

General information

Before transporting a child on the front pas-

senger seat, refer to the safety information

and instructions for children on the front

passenger seat, see Children.

Warning

Improperly executed work can lead to fail-

ure, malfunction or unintentional deploy-

ment of the airbag system. In the case of

a malfunction, the airbag system might not

deploy as intended despite the accident

severity. There is a risk of injury or danger

to life. Have the airbag system checked,

repaired, disassembled, and scrapped by

an authorized service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop.

Safety information

Warning

To ensure the front passenger airbag func-

tion, the system must be able to detect

whether a person is sitting in the front

passenger seat. The entire seat surface

must be used for this purpose. There is a

risk of injury or danger to life. Make sure

that the front passenger keeps his or her

feet in the footwell.

Correct function

When the ignition is switched on,

the warning light in the instrument

cluster illuminates briefly, thereby

indicating the operational readiness of the

entire airbag system and the seat belt ten-

sioners.

Fault of the automatic deactivation

system

When transporting older children and

adults, the front passenger airbags may be

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deactivated in certain seat positions. In this

case, the indicator light for the front pas-

senger airbags illuminates.

–

The indicator light illumi-

nates when a child is prop-

erly seated in a child re-

straint system or when the

seat is empty. The airbags

on the passenger's side are

not activated.

In this case, change the seat position so

that the front passenger airbags are acti-

vated and the indicator light goes out.

If it is not possible to activate the airbags,

have the person sit in the rear seat.

–

The indicator light does not illuminate

when, for instance, a correctly seated

person of sufficient size is detected on

the seat. The airbags on the passenger's

side are activated.

To enable accurate recognition of the occu-

pied seat surface

–

Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats

or other items to the front passenger

seat unless they are specifically deter-

mined to be safe for use on the front

passenger seat.

Detected child restraint systems

The system generally detects children

seated in a child restraint system, partic-

ularly in child restraint systems required

by NHTSA at the point in time when the

vehicle was manufactured. After installing

a child restraint system, make sure that

the indicator light for the front passenger

airbags illuminates. This indicates that the

child restraint system has been detected

and the front passenger airbags are not acti-

vated.

–

Do not place any electronic devices on

the front passenger seat if a child re-

straint system is to be installed on it.

–

Do not place objects under the seat that

could press against the seat from below.

No moisture in or on the seat.

Indicator light for the front passenger

airbags

Strength of the driver's and front

passenger airbag

The power that deploys the driver's/front

passenger airbags depends on the position

of the driver's/front passenger seat.

To maintain the accuracy of this function

over the long-term, calibrate the front seats

as soon as a relevant Check Control mes-

sage is displayed. A message also appears

on the control display.

The indicator light for the front passenger

airbags indicates the operating state of the

front passenger airbags.

The light indicates whether the airbags are

either activated or deactivated.

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Further information and instructions on us-

ing the system can also be found under Tire

inflation pressure, refer to page 252.

Calibrating the front seats

Warning

There is a danger of jamming when mov-

ing the seats. There is a risk of injury or

risk of damage to property. Make sure that

the travel path of the seat is clear prior to

any adjustment.

Functional requirements

The following prerequisites must be met for

the system; otherwise, reliable notification

of a tire pressure loss is not assured:

–

After a tire or wheel change, a reset was

performed with the correct tire inflation

pressure.

An appropriate Check Control message is

displayed.

After the tire inflation pressure was ad-

justed to a new value, a reset was per-

formed.

1. Move the respective seat all the way for-

ward.

2. Move the respective seat forward again.

The seat moves forward briefly.

Wheels with TPM wheel electronics.

3. Readjust the seat to the desired seat po-

sition.

Status display

Current status

The system status can be displayed on the

control display, e.g., whether or not the sys-

tem is active.

The calibration procedure is completed

when the Check Control message disap-

pears.

If the message continues to be displayed,

repeat the calibration.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

If the message does not disappear after a

repeat calibration, have the vehicle checked

as soon as possible.

1.

"My MINI"

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Tire Pressure Monitor"

The current status is displayed.

Tire pressure monitor

Tire conditions

Principle

General information

The system monitors tire pressure in the

four mounted tires. The system warns you if

there is a significant loss of pressure in one

or more tires.

Tire and system status are indicated by the

color of the wheels and a text message on

the control display.

General information

All wheels green

Sensors in the tire valves measure the tire

inflation pressure and, depending on the

model, the tire temperature.

System is active and will issue a warning

related to the tire inflation pressures stored

during the last reset.

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One to four yellow wheels

Messages

A flat tire or major tire pressure loss has

occurred in the indicated tires.

General information

A low tire inflation pressure may cause

the DSC Dynamic Stability Control to be

switched on.

Gray wheels

It may not be possible to identify tire pres-

sure losses.

Safety information

Possible causes:

–

Malfunction.

Warning

The system is being reset.

A damaged regular tire with low or no tire

inflation pressure impacts handling, such

as steering and braking response. Runflat

tires can maintain limited stability. There

is a risk of accident. Do not continue driv-

ing if the vehicle is equipped with normal

tires. Follow the information on runflat

tires and continued driving with these

tires.

Additional information

The status control display additionally

shows the current tire inflation pressures.

The values shown are instantaneous meas-

urements and may vary depending on driv-

ing or weather conditions.

Resetting the system

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

If a tire inflation pressure check is

required

1.

"My MINI"

2. "Vehicle status"

Message

3.

"Tire Pressure Monitor"

An icon with a Check Control message ap-

pears on the control display.

4. Start the engine but do not drive off.

5. Reset tire pressure: "Perform reset".

6. Drive off.

Icon

Possible cause

The system has detected a wheel

change, but no reset was done.

The wheels are displayed in gray and

the following is displayed: "Resetting Tire

Pressure Monitor…".

No reset was performed for the

system. The system issues a warn-

ing based on the tire inflation

pressures stored during the last

reset.

After a travel time of several minutes, the

set tire inflation pressures are accepted as

reference values. The resetting process is

completed automatically while driving.

Inflation was not carried out ac-

cording to specifications.

After successful completion of the reset, the

tires appear in green on the control display

and "Tire Pressure Monitor active. See label

for recommended pressures." is displayed.

The tire inflation pressure has

fallen below the level of the last

reset.

You may interrupt this trip at any time.

When you continue driving the reset re-

sumes automatically.

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Measure

Icon

Possible cause

1. Check the tire pressure and correct as

needed.

There is a flat tire or a major tire

pressure loss.

2. Reset the system.

No reset was performed for the

system. The system issues a warn-

ing based on the tire inflation

pressures stored during the last

reset.

If the tire inflation pressure is too low

Message

A yellow warning light is illuminated

in the instrument cluster.

Measure

1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.

Avoid sudden braking and steering ma-

neuvers.

In addition, an icon with a Check Control

message appears on the control display.

Icon

Possible cause

2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with

standard tires or runflat tires.

There is a tire pressure loss.

Runflat tires, refer to page 261, are la-

beled with a circular icon containing the

letters RSC marked on the tire sidewall.

No reset was performed for the

system. The system issues a warn-

ing based on the tire inflation

pressures stored during the last

reset.

Actions in the event of a flat tire

Standard tires

Measure

1. Identify the damaged tire.

1. Reduce your speed and drive mod-

erately. Do not exceed a speed of

80 mph/130 km/h.

To do this, check the tire pressure in

all four tires, for instance using the tire

pressure display of a flat tire kit.

2. At the next opportunity, for instance fill-

ing station, check and correct the tire

inflation pressure in all four tires, if nec-

essary.

If the tire pressure in all four tires is

correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may

not have been reset. In this case, per-

form the reset.

3. Reset the system.

If the tire inflation pressure in all four

tires is correct, the flat tire monitor may

not have been initialized. In this case,

initialize the system.

If there is a significant tire pressure

loss

If tire damage cannot be identified, con-

tact an authorized service center or an-

other qualified service center or repair

shop.

Message

A yellow warning light is illuminated

in the instrument cluster.

2. Repair the flat tire, e.g., with a flat tire

kit or by changing the wheel.

In addition, an icon with the affected tire

appears in a Check Control message on the

control display.

Use of sealing compound, for instance from

the flat tire kit, may damage the wheel elec-

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tronics. In this case, have the electronics

checked and replaced at the next opportu-

nity.

traveled may be less but may also be more if

an economical driving style is used.

If the vehicle is loaded with an average

weight and used under favorable conditions,

the possible distance traveled may be up to

50 miles/80 km.

Runflat tires

Safety information

Vehicle handling with damaged tires

Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will

handle differently, potentially leading to

conditions such as the following:

Warning

The vehicle handles differently when a

runflat tire has insufficient or no tire pres-

sure; for instance, reduced directional sta-

bility when braking, braking distances are

longer and the self-steering properties will

change. There is a risk of accident. Drive

moderately and do not exceed a speed of

50 mph/80 km/h.

–

Greater likelihood of skidding of the ve-

hicle.

–

Longer braking distances.

Changed self-steering properties.

Modify your driving style. Avoid abrupt

steering maneuvers or driving over obsta-

cles, for instance curbs or potholes.

Maximum speed

Final tire failure

You may continue driving with a damaged

tire at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.

Vibrations or loud noises while driving can

indicate the final failure of a tire.

Continued driving with a flat tire

Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces

of the tire could come loose and cause an

accident.

If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:

1. Avoid sudden braking and steering ma-

neuvers.

Do not continue driving. Contact an author-

ized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

2. Do not exceed a speed of

50 mph/80 km/h.

3. Check the tire inflation pressure in all

four tires at the next opportunity.

System limits

Temperature

The tire inflation pressure depends on the

tire's temperature.

If the tire pressure in all four tires is

correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may

not have been reset. In this case, per-

form the reset.

Driving or exposure to the sun will increase

the tire temperature, thus increasing the

tire inflation pressure.

Possible distance traveled with a

depressurized tire

The tire inflation pressure is reduced when

the tire temperature falls again.

The possible distance which may be safely

traveled varies depending on how the vehi-

cle is loaded and used, e.g., speed, road con-

ditions, outside temperature. The distance

These circumstances may cause a warning

when temperatures fall very sharply.

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bel. (If the vehicle has tires of a different

size than the size indicated on the vehicle

placard or tire inflation pressure label, you

should determine the proper tire inflation

pressure for those tires.) As an added safety

feature, the vehicle has been equipped with

a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale

when one or more of your tires is signif-

icantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when

the low tire pressure telltale illuminates,

you should stop and check your tires as

soon as possible, and inflate them to the

proper pressure. Driving on a significantly

under-inflated tire causes the tire to over-

heat and can lead to tire failure. Under-in-

flation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire

tread life, and may affect the vehicle's han-

dling and stopping ability. Please note that

the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire

maintenance, and it is the driver's responsi-

bility to maintain correct tire pressure, even

if under-inflation has not reached the level

to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire

pressure telltale. The vehicle has also been

equipped with a TPMS malfunction indica-

tor to indicate when the system is not oper-

ating properly. The TPMS malfunction indi-

cator is combined with the low tire pressure

telltale. When the system detects a malfunc-

tion, the telltale will flash for approximately

one minute and then remain continuously

illuminated. This sequence will continue

upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long

as the malfunction exists. When the mal-

function indicator is illuminated, the system

may not be able to detect or signal low tire

pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions

may occur for a variety of reasons, includ-

ing the installation of replacement or alter-

nate tires or wheels on the vehicle that pre-

vent the TPMS from functioning properly.

Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale

after replacing one or more tires or wheels

on the vehicle to ensure that the replace-

Sudden tire pressure loss

The system cannot indicate sudden serious

tire damage caused by external circumstan-

ces.

Failure performing a reset

The system does not function properly if a

reset has not been carried out, for instance

a flat tire is reported though tire inflation

pressures are correct.

Malfunction

The yellow warning light flashes and

is then illuminated continuously. A

Check Control message is displayed.

It may not be possible to identify tire pres-

sure losses.

Examples and recommendations in the fol-

lowing situations:

–

Wheel without TPM wheel electronics,

e.g., an emergency wheel, is mounted:

Have it checked by an authorized serv-

ice center or another qualified service

center or repair shop as needed.

–

Malfunction: have the vehicle checked

by an authorized service center or an-

other qualified service center or repair

shop.

–

The system was unable to complete the

reset. Perform a system reset again.

Fault caused by systems or devices with

the same radio frequency: after leaving

the area of the interference, the system

automatically becomes active again.

Declaration according to NHTSA/

FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring

System

Each tire, including the spare (if provided)

should be checked monthly when cold and

inflated to the inflation pressure recom-

mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the

vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure la-

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ment or alternate tires and wheels allow the

TPMS to continue to function properly.

Initialization required

An initialization must be performed in the

following situations:

–

After the tire inflation pressure has

been adjusted.

Flat tire monitor

–

After a tire or wheel change.

Principle

The system detects tire pressure loss on the

basis of rotation speed differences between

the individual wheels while driving.

Performing initialization

When initializing, the set tire inflation

pressures serve as reference values in order

to detect a flat tire. Initialization is started

by confirming the tire inflation pressures.

In the event of a tire pressure loss, the di-

ameter and therefore the rotational speed

of the corresponding wheel changes. The

difference will be detected and reported as

a flat tire.

Do not initialize the system when driving

with snow chains.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

The system does not measure the actual in-

flation pressure in the tires.

1.

"My MINI"

2. "Vehicle status"

Functional requirements

The following prerequisites must be met for

the system; otherwise, reliable notification

of a tire pressure loss is not assured:

3.

"Flat Tire Monitor"

4. Start the engine but do not drive off.

5. Start the initialization with: "Perform

reset".

–

After a tire or wheel change, an initiali-

zation was performed with the correct

tire inflation pressure.

6. Drive off.

The initialization is completed while driv-

ing, which can be interrupted at any time.

–

After the tire pressure was adjusted to

a new value, an initialization was per-

formed.

The initialization automatically continues

when driving continues.

Status display

The current status of the flat tire monitor

can be displayed, e.g., whether the flat tire

monitor is active.

Messages

General information

When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic

Stability Control is switched on, if needed.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

Safety information

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Flat Tire Monitor"

Warning

The status is displayed.

A damaged regular tire with low or no tire

inflation pressure impacts handling, such

as steering and braking response. Runflat

tires can maintain limited stability. There

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is a risk of accident. Do not continue driv-

ing if the vehicle is equipped with normal

tires. Follow the information on runflat

tires and continued driving with these

tires.

If tire damage cannot be identified, con-

tact an authorized service center or an-

other qualified service center or repair

shop.

2. Repair the flat tire, e.g., with a flat tire

kit or by changing the wheel.

Use of sealing compound, for instance from

the flat tire kit, may damage the wheel elec-

tronics. In this case, have the electronics

checked and replaced at the next opportu-

nity.

Indication of a flat tire

A yellow warning light is illuminated

in the instrument cluster.

In addition, an icon with a Check Control

message appears on the control display.

Runflat tires

Icon

Possible cause

Safety information

There is a flat tire or a major tire

pressure loss.

Warning

The vehicle handles differently when a

runflat tire has insufficient or no tire pres-

sure; for instance, reduced directional sta-

bility when braking, braking distances are

longer and the self-steering properties will

change. There is a risk of accident. Drive

moderately and do not exceed a speed of

50 mph/80 km/h.

Measure

1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.

Avoid sudden braking and steering ma-

neuvers.

2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with

standard tires or runflat tires.

Runflat tires, refer to page 261, are la-

beled with a circular icon containing the

letters RSC marked on the tire sidewall.

Maximum speed

You may continue driving with a damaged

tire at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.

Actions in the event of a flat tire

Standard tires

Continued driving with a flat tire

1. Identify the damaged tire.

If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:

To do this, check the tire pressure in

all four tires, for instance using the tire

pressure display of a flat tire kit.

1. Avoid sudden braking and steering ma-

neuvers.

2. Do not exceed a speed of

50 mph/80 km/h.

If the tire pressure in all four tires is

correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may

not have been reset. In this case, per-

form the reset.

3. Check the tire inflation pressure in all

four tires at the next opportunity.

If the tire inflation pressure in all four

tires is correct, the flat tire monitor may

not have been initialized. In this case,

initialize the system.

If the tire inflation pressure in all four

tires is correct, the flat tire monitor may

not have been initialized. In this case,

initialize the system.

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Possible distance traveled with a

depressurized tire

fore, check the tire inflation pressure

regularly.

The possible distance which may be safely

traveled varies depending on how the vehi-

cle is loaded and used, e.g., speed, road con-

ditions, outside temperature. The distance

traveled may be less but may also be more if

an economical driving style is used.

–

Sudden serious tire damage caused by

external circumstances cannot be recog-

nized in advance.

–

When the system has not been initial-

ized.

When driving on a snowy or slippery

road.

If the vehicle is loaded with an average

weight and used under favorable conditions,

the possible distance traveled may be up to

50 miles/80 km.

Sporty driving style: slip on traction

wheels, high lateral acceleration (drift-

ing).

–

When driving with snow chains.

Vehicle handling with damaged tires

Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will

handle differently, potentially leading to

conditions such as the following:

Intelligent Safety

–

Greater likelihood of skidding of the ve-

hicle.

Principle

–

Longer braking distances.

Intelligent Safety enables central operation

of the driver assistance systems.

Changed self-steering properties.

The intelligent safety systems can help pre-

vent an imminent collision.

Modify your driving style. Avoid abrupt

steering maneuvers or driving over obsta-

cles, for instance curbs or potholes.

–

Forward Collision Warning with city

collision mitigation, refer to page 165.

Final tire failure

Pedestrian Warning with City light

braking function, refer to page 169.

Vibrations or loud noises while driving can

indicate the final failure of a tire.

Lane departure warning, refer to

page 172.

Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces

of the tire could come loose and cause an

accident.

Safety information

Do not continue driving. Contact an author-

ized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

Warning

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

System limits

The system could be delayed or malfunction

in the following situations:

–

A natural, even tire pressure loss in all

four tires will not be recognized. There-

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over steering and braking at any time, and

actively intervene where appropriate.

Turning on/off

Some Intelligent Safety systems are auto-

matically active after every departure. Some

Intelligent Safety systems activate accord-

ing to the last setting.

Warning

Indicators and warnings cannot serve as

a substitute for the driver’s personal judg-

ment. Due to its limits, the system may not

issue warnings or responses, or these may

be issued late or in a manner that is not

consistent with their normal use. There is

a risk of accident. Adjust driving style to

traffic conditions. Watch surrounding traf-

fic closely and actively intervene where

appropriate.

Press button briefly:

–

The menu for the Intelligent

Safety system is displayed.

The systems are individually

switched off according to their

respective settings.

–

LED illuminates orange or goes out re-

spective to their individual settings.

Adjust the settings as needed. The individ-

ual settings are stored for the driver profile

currently in use.

Warning

Press button again:

When towing with Intelligent Safety sys-

tems enabled or Cruise Control switched

on, individual functions may not work

correctly. There is a risk of accident.

Switch off all Intelligent Safety systems

and Cruise Control before towing.

–

All Intelligent Safety systems

are switched on.

–

The LED illuminates green.

Hold down button:

–

All Intelligent Safety systems

are switched off.

The LED goes out.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

Forward Collision Warning

with city collision mitigation

Principle

This system helps to prevent accidents. In

the event of an accident, the system helps

by reducing impact speed.

The system sounds a warning for a possible

risk of collision and activates brakes inde-

pendently, if needed.

Intelligent Safety button

The automatic brake intervention occurs

with limited force and duration.

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A camera at the base of the interior mirror

controls the system.

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.

The Forward Collision Warning is available

even if cruise control has been deactivated.

The system considers the driver’s vehicle

handling when responding. If an active driv-

ing style is detected, warnings and brake

interventions occur less frequently.

Warning

Indicators and warnings cannot serve as

a substitute for the driver’s personal judg-

ment. Due to its limits, the system may not

issue warnings or responses, or these may

be issued late or in a manner that is not

consistent with their normal use. There is

a risk of accident. Adjust driving style to

traffic conditions. Watch surrounding traf-

fic closely and actively intervene where

appropriate.

General information

The system issues a two-phase warning

of an imminent risk of collision at speeds

from approx. 3 mph/5 km/h. The timing of

warnings may vary with the current driving

situation.

If necessary, a brake intervention will

occur. Depending on the equipment

and national-market version, the brake

intervention will occur up to approx.

35 mph/60 km/h or up to approx.

35 mph/60 km/h.

Warning

When towing with Intelligent Safety sys-

tems enabled or Cruise Control switched

on, individual functions may not work

correctly. There is a risk of accident.

Switch off all Intelligent Safety systems

and Cruise Control before towing.

Detection range

Overview

Button in the vehicle

Objects that the system can detect are

taken into account.

Safety information

Warning

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-

Intelligent Safety button

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–

All Intelligent Safety systems are

switched off.

Camera

The LED goes out.

Setting the warning time

The warning time can be set via the Central

Information Display (CID).

1.

"My MINI"

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. "Intelligent Safety"

4. "Warning time"

The camera is installed near the interior

mirror.

Keep the windshield in front of the interior

mirror clean and clear.

5. Select the desired setting.

The selected warning time is stored for the

driver profile currently in use.

Turning on/off

Warning with light braking

function

Turning on automatically

The system is automatically active when the

vehicle is turned on.

Display

If there is a risk of collision with a detected

vehicle, a warning light is shown on the

instrument cluster and Head-up display.

Switching on/off manually

Press button briefly:

–

The menu for the Intelligent

Safety system is displayed.

The systems are individually

switched off according to their

respective settings.

Icon

Measure

Warning light illuminates red: Ad-

vance warning.

Brake and increase distance.

–

LED illuminates orange or goes out re-

spective to their individual settings.

Warning light flashes red and

acoustic signal sounds: Acute

warning.

Adjust the settings as needed. The individ-

ual settings are stored for the driver profile

currently in use.

Brake and make an evasive ma-

neuver, if necessary.

Press button again:

Prewarning

–

All Intelligent Safety systems

are switched on.

This prewarning is provided, for instance

when there is impending risk of a collision

or the distance to the vehicle ahead is too

small.

–

The LED illuminates green.

Hold down button:

If a prewarning is provided, respond by

braking as warranted.

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Acute warning with light braking

function

An acute warning is displayed when there

is an imminent risk of collision due to

the vehicle approaching another object at

a high speed.

System limits

Safety information

Warning

Due to its limits, the system may not react,

or it may react too late or in a manner

that is not consistent with normal use.

There may be a risk of accidents or risk

of damage to property. Actively intervene

as warranted. Refer to the information in

this Owner’s Manual regarding the scope

of the system’s operation and limitations.

The driver must intervene actively when

there is an acute warning. If necessary,

the driver is assisted by a minor automatic

brake intervention in a possible risk of colli-

sion.

Acute warnings may be provided even when

there has been no prewarning.

Brake intervention

Detection range

The system's detection capability is limited.

The warning prompts the driver to inter-

vene. When a warning occurs, the maxi-

mum braking force is used when the brake

is applied. In order to activate the brake

booster, you must apply the brakes quickly

and forcefully. If there is a risk of collision,

the system may assist with a minor brake

intervention. When the vehicle is traveling

at a low speed, the vehicle may come to a

complete stop.

Thus, a system response might not come or

might come late.

The following situations may not be de-

tected, for example:

–

Slow moving vehicles when you ap-

proach them at high speed.

–

Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front

of you, or strongly decelerating vehicles.

Manual transmission: during a brake inter-

vention up to a complete stop, the engine

may be shut down.

–

Vehicles with an unusual rear view.

Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.

The braking intervention can be interrupted

by stepping on the accelerator pedal with

sufficient force or by actively moving the

steering wheel.

Functional limitations

The system may be limited in the following

situations:

The system’s ability to detect objects may

be limited in some circumstances. Note the

limitations of the detection range and func-

tional limitations.

–

In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snow-

fall.

–

On tight curves.

If the camera field of view or the wind-

shield is dirty or covered.

–

If the driving stability control systems

are deactivated, for instance DSC OFF.

Up to 10 seconds after the start of the

engine via the Start/Stop button.

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–

During calibration of the camera imme-

diately after vehicle delivery.

Detection range

If there are constant blinding glares be-

cause of oncoming light, for instance

from the sun low in the sky.

Warning sensitivity

The more sensitive the warning settings

are, the more warnings are displayed.

Therefore, there may also be an excess of

unwarranted warnings and responses.

The detection range in front of the vehicle

is divided into two areas:

–

Central area, arrow 1, directly in front

of the vehicle.

Pedestrian Warning with City

light braking function

–

Extended area, arrows 2, to the right

and left of the central area.

Principle

This system helps to prevent accidents with

pedestrians.

A collision is imminent if pedestrians are

located within the central area. A warning

is issued about pedestrians who are located

within the extended area only if they are

moving in the direction of the central area.

When driving in the city speed range, the

system will issue a warning if there is immi-

nent risk of a collision with pedestrians, and

support this with a light braking function.

Safety information

The camera at the base of the interior mir-

ror controls the system.

Warning

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.

General information

In sufficiently bright conditions, the system

issues a warning of a possible risk of colli-

sion with pedestrians and assists with brake

intervention just before a collision in the

speed range from approx. 6 mph/10 km/h

to approx. 35 mph/60 km/h.

The system reacts to people who are within

the detection range of the system.

Warning

Indicators and warnings cannot serve as

a substitute for the driver’s personal judg-

ment. Due to its limits, the system may not

issue warnings or responses, or these may

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be issued late or in a manner that is not

consistent with their normal use. There is

a risk of accident. Adjust driving style to

traffic conditions. Watch surrounding traf-

fic closely and actively intervene where

appropriate.

Camera

Warning

When towing with Intelligent Safety sys-

tems enabled or Cruise Control switched

on, individual functions may not work

correctly. There is a risk of accident.

Switch off all Intelligent Safety systems

and Cruise Control before towing.

The camera is installed near the interior

mirror.

Keep the windshield in front of the interior

mirror clean and clear.

Turning on/off

Overview

Turning on automatically

The system is automatically active when the

vehicle is turned on.

Button in the vehicle

Switching on/off manually

Press button briefly:

–

The menu for the Intelligent

Safety system is displayed.

The systems are individually

switched off according to their

respective settings.

Intelligent Safety button

–

LED illuminates orange or goes out re-

spective to their individual settings.

Adjust the settings as needed. The individ-

ual settings are stored for the driver profile

currently in use.

Press button again:

–

All Intelligent Safety systems

are switched on.

–

The LED illuminates green.

Hold down button:

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–

All Intelligent Safety systems are

switched off.

System limits

Safety information

The LED goes out.

Warning

Warning with light braking

function

Due to its limits, the system may not react,

or it may react too late or in a manner

that is not consistent with normal use.

There may be a risk of accidents or risk

of damage to property. Actively intervene

as warranted. Refer to the information in

this Owner’s Manual regarding the scope

of the system’s operation and limitations.

Display

If there is a risk of collision with a detected

person, a warning light is shown on the in-

strument cluster and Head-up display.

A red warning light is displayed and

an acoustic warning sounds.

Intervene immediately by braking or

make an evasive maneuver.

Detection range

The detection capability of the camera is

limited.

Brake intervention

Thus, a warning might not be issued or be

issued late.

The warning prompts the driver to inter-

vene. When a warning occurs, the maxi-

mum braking force is used when the brake

is applied. In order to activate the brake

booster, you must apply the brakes quickly

and forcefully. If there is a risk of collision,

the system may assist with a minor brake

intervention. When the vehicle is traveling

at a low speed, the vehicle may come to a

complete stop.

The following situations may not be de-

tected, for example:

–

Partially covered pedestrians.

Pedestrians that are not detected as

such because of the viewing angle or

contour.

–

Pedestrians outside of the detection

range.

Manual transmission: during a brake inter-

vention up to a complete stop, the engine

may be shut down.

Pedestrians having a body size less than

32 in/80 cm.

The braking intervention can be interrupted

by stepping on the accelerator pedal with

sufficient force or by actively moving the

steering wheel.

Functional limitations

The system may be limited or may not be

available in the following situations:

–

In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snow-

fall.

The system’s ability to detect objects may

be limited in some circumstances. Note the

limitations of the detection range and func-

tional limitations.

–

On tight curves.

If the camera field of view or the wind-

shield is dirty or covered.

–

If the driving stability control systems

are deactivated, for instance DSC OFF.

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–

Up to 10 seconds after the start of the

engine via the Start/Stop button.

Warning

During calibration of the camera imme-

diately after vehicle delivery.

Indicators and warnings cannot serve as

a substitute for the driver’s personal judg-

ment. Due to its limits, the system may not

issue warnings or responses, or these may

be issued late or in a manner that is not

consistent with their normal use. There is

a risk of accident. Adjust driving style to

traffic conditions. Watch surrounding traf-

fic closely and actively intervene where

appropriate.

If there are constant blinding glares be-

cause of oncoming light, for instance

from the sun low in the sky.

–

When it is dark outside.

Lane departure warning

Principle

The lane departure warning alerts when

the vehicle on roads with lane markings is

about to leave the lane.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

General information

Depending on the country version, the sys-

tem issues a warning at speeds between

35 mph/55 km/h and 45 mph/70 km/h.

Warnings are issued by means of a steering

wheel vibration. The time of the warning

may vary depending on the current driving

situation.

Intelligent Safety button

The system does not provide a warning if

the turn signal is set before exiting the lane.

Camera

Safety information

Warning

The system cannot serve as a substitute

for the driver’s personal judgment in as-

sessing road and traffic situations. There

is a risk of accident. Adjust driving style to

traffic conditions. Watch surrounding traf-

fic closely and actively intervene where

appropriate. Do not jerk the steering wheel

in response to a warning.

The camera is installed near the interior

mirror.

Keep the windshield in front of the interior

mirror clean and clear.

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Turning on/off

Instrument cluster with enhanced

features: display

Turning on automatically

Indicator light illuminates green: At

least one lane boundary line has

been detected and warnings may be

issued.

The lane departure warning is automatically

activated after departure, if the function

was switched on the last time the engine

was stopped.

Output of warning

If you leave the lane

If you leave the lane and if a lane mark-

ing has been detected, the steering wheel

vibrates.

Switching on/off manually

Press button briefly:

–

The menu for the Intelligent

Safety system is displayed.

The systems are individually

switched off according to their

respective settings.

If the turn signal is switched on before

changing the lane, a warning is not issued.

–

LED illuminates orange or goes out re-

spective to their individual settings.

End of warning

The warning is canceled in the following

situations:

Adjust the settings as needed. The individ-

ual settings are stored for the driver profile

currently in use.

–

Automatically after approx. 3 seconds.

When returning to your own lane.

When braking hard.

Press button again:

–

All Intelligent Safety systems

are switched on.

When flashing.

–

The LED illuminates green.

System limits

Hold down button:

–

All Intelligent Safety systems

are switched off.

The LED goes out.

Safety information

Warning

Due to its limits, the system may not react,

or it may react too late or in a manner

that is not consistent with normal use.

There may be a risk of accidents or risk

of damage to property. Actively intervene

as warranted. Refer to the information in

this Owner’s Manual regarding the scope

of the system’s operation and limitations.

Instrument cluster without

enhanced features: display

Indicator light illuminates green: At

least one lane boundary line has

been detected and warnings may be

issued.

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When the vehicle speed exceeds the set

speed limit, a warning is issued.

Functional limitations

The system may be limited in the following

situations:

No brake intervention

–

In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snow-

fall.

If the set speed limit is reached or unin-

tentionally exceeded, such as when driving

downhill, the vehicle is not actively braked.

–

In the event of missing, worn, poorly

visible, merging, diverging, or multiple

lane markings such as in construction

areas.

When the speed limit is set during a trip to

a value below the driving speed, the vehicle

coasts until its driving speed drops below

the set speed limit.

–

When lane markings are covered in

snow, ice, dirt or water.

–

In tight curves or on narrow roads.

Overview

When lane markings are covered by ob-

jects.

Steering wheel buttons, left

–

When driving very close to the vehicle

in front of you.

Button

Function

–

When driving toward bright lights.

System on/off.

When the windshield in front of the in-

terior mirror is fogged up, dirty or cov-

ered with stickers, etc.

Increase the speed limit.

Reduce the speed limit.

–

During calibration of the camera imme-

diately after vehicle delivery.

Operation

Turning on

Manual Speed Limiter

Principle

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

The system can be used to set a speed limit,

for instance to prevent the vehicle from ex-

ceeding speed limits.

The current speed is accepted as the speed

limit.

General information

If the system is switched on while the vehi-

cle is stationary or driving at low speeds,

20 mph/30 km/h is set as the speed limit.

The system can limit the speed, starting at a

value of 20 mph/30 km/h. The vehicle can

be driven at any speed below the set speed

limit.

The set speed is displayed under the LIMIT

or LIM indicator.

When the speed limit is activated, Dynamic

Stability Control is switched on as neces-

sary.

Exceeding the speed limit

In special situations, the speed limit can be

exceeded by intentional acceleration.

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Turning off

Warning when the speed limit is

exceeded

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

Visual warning

The system switches off automatically in

the following situations, for example:

If the set speed limit is exceeded, the LIMIT

or LIM indicator flashes while the vehicle

speed is greater than the speed limit.

–

When shifting into reverse gear.

When the engine is switched off.

When Cruise Control is switched on.

Acoustic warning

–

If the speed limit is exceeded uninten-

tionally, a signal sounds.

When activating Dynamic Traction Con-

trol or deactivating Dynamic Stability

Control.

–

When the speed limit is reduced to be-

low the vehicle speed while driving, a

signal sounds after approx. 30 seconds.

The displays turn off.

–

When the speed limit is intentionally

exceeded by stepping on the accelerator

pedal all the way down, there is no sig-

nal.

Changing the speed limit

or

button: press up or down repeat-

edly until the desired speed limit is set.

–

or

button: each time it

is pressed to the resistance point, the

speed limit increases or decreases by

1 mph, 1 km/h.

Displays in the instrument cluster

Instrument cluster without enhanced

features:

–

or

button: each time it is

pressed past the resistance point, the

desired speed changes by a maximum of

5 mph/10 km/h.

The desired speed is displayed under

the LIMIT indicator.

Instrument cluster with en-

hanced features:

When the speed limit is set during a trip to

a value below the current speed, the vehicle

coasts until it drops to the set speed limit.

The desired speed is displayed

under the LIM indicator.

Exceeding the speed limit

The speed limit can be exceeded intention-

ally.

–

The indicator does not illuminate: the

system is switched off.

The indicator illuminates green: the sys-

tem is active.

Press the accelerator pedal all the way down

to intentionally exceed the set speed limit.

Display flashes green: set speed limit ex-

ceeded.

When the vehicle speed drops below the

set speed limit, the limit is automatically

reactivated.

Displays in the Head-up display

The information from the Speed Limiter can

also be displayed in the Head-up display.

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Break recommendation

If the driver becomes less alert or fatigued,

a message is displayed in the control display

with the recommendation to take a break.

Fatigue alert

Principle

The system can detect decreasing alertness

or fatigue of the driver during long, monoto-

nous trips, for instance on highways. In this

situation, it is recommended that the driver

takes a break.

A break recommendation is displayed only

once during an uninterrupted trip.

After a break, another break recommenda-

tion cannot be displayed until after approxi-

mately 45 minutes.

Safety information

System limits

System functionality may be limited. If the

function is limited, either no warning is

issued or an incorrect warning is issued.

The system function may be limited in the

following situations, e.g.:

Warning

The system cannot serve as a substitute

for the driver’s personal judgment in as-

sessing one's physical state. An increasing

lack of alertness or fatigue may not be

detected or not be detected in time. There

is a risk of accident. Make sure that the

driver is rested and alert. Adjust driving

style to traffic conditions.

–

If the time is set incorrectly.

At a predominantly driven speed below

approx. 43 mph/70 km/h.

–

With a sporty driving style, such as dur-

ing rapid acceleration or when corner-

ing fast.

Function

The system is switched on each time the

engine is started and cannot be switched

off.

In active driving situations, such as

when changing lanes frequently.

–

When the road condition is poor.

In the event of strong side winds.

After starting the trip, the system is trained

to the driver, so that decreasing alertness or

fatigue can be detected.

The system is reset approx. 45 minutes af-

ter parking the vehicle, for instance in the

case of a break during longer trips on high-

ways.

This procedure takes the following criteria

into account:

–

Personal driving style, for instance

steering behavior.

PostCrash – iBrake

–

Driving conditions, for instance time,

length of trip.

Principle

The system is active starting at ap-

prox. 43 mph/70 km/h and can also dis-

play a break recommendation.

In the event of an accident, the system can

bring the vehicle to a halt automatically

without intervention by the driver in cer-

tain situations. This can reduce the risk

of a further collision and the consequences

thereof.

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At standstill

After coming to a halt, the brake is released

automatically. Secure the vehicle against

rolling away.

Harder vehicle deceleration

In certain situations, it can be necessary to

bring the vehicle to a halt more quickly than

the automatic braking allows.

To do this, quickly apply extra force to the

brake. For a brief period, the brake pressure

will be higher than the brake pressure that

is achieved by the automatic brake func-

tion. This interrupts automatic braking.

Canceling automatic braking

It can be necessary to interrupt automatic

braking in certain situations, for instance

for an evasive maneuver.

Cancel automatic braking:

–

By depressing the brake pedal.

By pressing the accelerator pedal.

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