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DRIVING TIPS

Things to remember when driving

Engine, transmission, and axle

drive

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.

Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km

Do not exceed the maximum engine and

road speed:

–

For gasoline engine4,500 rpm and

100 mph/160 km/h.

Avoid full throttle or kickdown under all

circumstances.

From 1,200 miles/2,000 km

The engine and vehicle speed can gradually

be increased.

Break-in procedures

Tires

General information

Tire traction is not optimal due to manufac-

turing circumstances when tires are brand

new.

Moving parts need to work together

smoothly.

The following instructions will help you to

achieve a long vehicle life and good effi-

ciency.

Drive conservatively for the first

200 miles/300 km.

During break-in, do not use the Launch

Control, refer to page 123.

Brake system

Brake disks and brake pads must

be run in to avoid possible brake

noise. Drive cautiously for the first ap-

prox. 300 miles/500 km.

Safety information

Warning

Clutch

Due to new parts and components, safety

and driver assistance systems can react

with a delay. There is a risk of accident.

After installing new parts or with a new

vehicle, drive conservatively and inter-

vene early if necessary. Observe the break-

in procedures of the respective parts and

components.

The function of the clutch reaches its op-

timal level only after a distance driven of

approx. 300 miles/500 km. During this

break-in period, engage the clutch gently.

Following part replacement

The same break-in procedures should be ob-

served if any of the components mentioned

above have to be renewed in the course of

driving.

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installed and never apply undercoating to

them. Make sure that no combustible ma-

terials can come in contact with hot vehi-

cle parts while driving, in Neutral or dur-

ing parking.

General driving notes

Closing split doors

Safety information

Mobile radio in the vehicle

Warning

An open split door protrudes from the

vehicle and can endanger occupants and

other road users or damage the vehicle

in the event of an accident, braking or

evasive maneuvers. In addition, exhaust

fumes may enter the vehicle interior.

There is a risk of injury or risk of damage

to property. Do not drive with split doors

open.

Warning

Vehicle electronics and mobile communi-

cation devices can influence one another.

There is radiation due to the transmission

operations of mobile communication devi-

ces. There is a risk of injury or risk of

damage to property. If possible, in the car's

interior only use mobile communication

devices, such as mobile phones, with a di-

rect connection to an external antenna or

the Personal eSIM in order to prevent mu-

tual interference and to deflect radiation

from the vehicle interior.

Driving with the split doors open

If it is still necessary to drive with the split

doors open:

–

Close all windows and the glass sunroof.

Greatly increase the blower output.

Drive moderately.

Aquaplaning

On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water

can form between the tires and road sur-

face.

Hot exhaust system

This phenomenon is referred to as aqua-

planing. It is characterized by a partial or

complete loss of contact between the tires

and the road surface, ultimately undermin-

ing your ability to steer and brake the vehi-

cle.

Warning

High temperatures can occur underneath

the body, for instance caused by the ex-

haust system, while driving. Contact with

the exhaust system can cause burns. There

is a risk of injury. Do not touch the hot ex-

haust system, including the exhaust pipe.

Driving through water

General information

When driving through water, follow the fol-

lowing:

Warning

If combustible materials, such as leaves or

grass, come in contact with hot parts of

the exhaust system, these materials can

ignite. There is a risk of fire and an injury

hazard. Do not remove the heat shields

–

Deactivate Auto Start/Stop function.

Drive through calm water only.

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Things to remember when driving

–

Drive through water only if it is

not deeper than maximum 9.8 in-

ches/25 cm.

cannot enter into the driver's footwell. Use

floor mats that are suitable for the vehicle

and can be safely attached to the floor.

Do not use loose floor mats and do not

layer several floor mats. Make sure that

there is sufficient clearance for the pedals.

Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas-

tened again after they were removed, for

instance for cleaning.

Drive through water at a maximum of

walking speed, up to 3 mph/5 km/h.

Safety information

NOTICE

When driving too quickly through deep

water, the water can penetrate the engine

compartment, the electrical system, or the

transmission. There is a risk of damage to

property. When driving through water, do

not exceed the maximum indicated water

level and the maximum speed for driving

through water.

Driving in wet conditions

In case of wet roads, exposure to road salt

or in heavy rain, gently depress the brake

pedal every few kilometers.

Ensure that this action does not endanger

other road users.

The heat generated during braking dries

brake disks and brake pads and protects

them against corrosion.

Braking safely

In this way the brake force will be available

when you need it.

General information

The vehicle is equipped with an Antilock

Braking System as a standard feature.

Hills

Perform emergency braking in situations

that require such. To achieve the best possi-

ble brake boosting, do not reduce the pres-

sure on the brake pedal during full braking.

General information

Drive long or steep downhill gradients in

the gear that requires least braking effort.

Otherwise, the brake system may overheat

and reduce braking effect.

Steering is still responsive. You can still

avoid any obstacles with a minimum of

steering movement.

You can increase the engine's braking effect

by downshifting, going all the way to first

gear, if needed.

The pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds

from the hydraulic circuits indicate that the

Antilock Braking System is in its active

mode.

Safety information

Warning

Objects in the travel path of the pedals

Light but consistent pressure on the brake

pedal can lead to high temperatures, brake

wear and possibly even brake system fail-

ure. There is a risk of accident. Avoid plac-

ing excessive stress on the brake system.

Warning

Objects in the driver's footwell can limit

the pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.

There is a risk of accident. Stow objects in

the vehicle such that they are secured and

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Roof-mounted luggage rack

Warning

In idle state or with the drive-ready state

switched off, safety functions, for instance

engine braking effect, braking assistance

and steering assistance, may not be avail-

able. There is a risk of accident. Do not

attempt to drive in idle state or with drive-

ready state switched off.

General information

Installation only possible with roof rack.

Roof racks are available as optional accesso-

ries.

Installation

Follow the assembly instructions of the roof

rack.

Brake disk corrosion

Corrosion on the brake disks and contami-

nation on the brake pads are increased by

the following circumstances:

Loading

Because roof-mounted luggage racks raise

the vehicle's center of gravity when loaded,

they have a major effect on vehicle handling

and steering response.

–

Low mileage.

Extended stationary periods.

Infrequent use of the brakes.

Therefore, note the following when loading

and driving:

Aggressive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning

agents.

–

Do not exceed the approved roof/axle

weights and the approved gross vehicle

weight.

Corrosion buildup on the brake disks will

cause a pulsating effect on the brakes when

braking slowly - generally this cannot be

corrected.

–

Be sure that adequate clearance is main-

tained for tilting and opening the glass

sunroof.

Condensation water under the

parked vehicle

When using the automatic climate control,

condensation water develops and collects

underneath the vehicle.

–

Distribute the roof load uniformly.

The roof load should not extend past the

loading area.

–

Always place the heaviest pieces on the

bottom.

Secure the roof luggage firmly, for in-

stance using luggage straps.

Ground clearance

Drive cautiously and avoid driving off

and braking with jerky movements or

fast cornering.

NOTICE

If the ground clearance is insufficient, e.g.,

curbs or underground garage entrances,

contact with vehicle parts, e.g., spoiler,

and the underbody may occur. There is

a risk of damage to property. Ensure that

there is sufficient ground clearance availa-

ble.

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Driving on racetracks

Warning

The vehicle is not designed for use in

M Sport or motorsport-like competition.

There is a risk of accident. Do not use

the vehicle for M Sport or motorsport-like

competitions.

Higher mechanical and thermal loads during

racetrack operation lead to increased wear.

Use of the vehicle in M Sport or motor

sport type competition is an improper use

of the vehicle and may affect your warranty

coverage. Please consult the “New Vehicle

Limited Warranty” Booklet for further infor-

mation on warranty matters.

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Reducing fuel consumption

DRIVING TIPS

Reducing fuel consumption

Attached parts on the vehicle impair the

aerodynamics and increase the fuel con-

sumption.

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.

Close the windows and glass

sunroof

Driving with the glass sunroof and windows

open results in increased drag and raises

fuel consumption.

Tires

General information

Tires can affect consumption in various

ways, for instance tire size may influence

consumption.

The vehicle contains advanced technologies

for the reduction of consumption and emis-

sion values.

Fuel consumption depends on a number of

different factors.

Checking the tire pressure

regularly

Check and, if needed, correct the tire infla-

tion pressure at least twice a month and

before starting on a long trip.

The implementation of certain measures,

driving style and regular maintenance can

influence fuel consumption and environ-

mental pollution.

Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling

resistance and thus raises fuel consumption

and tire wear.

Removing unnecessary cargo

Additional weight increases fuel consump-

tion.

Drive away without delay

Do not wait for the engine to warm-up

while the vehicle remains stationary. Start

driving right away, but at moderate RPM.

Removing attached parts fol-

lowing use

This is the fastest way for the cold engine

to reach its operating temperature.

Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof-mounted or

rear carriers which are no longer required

following use.

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Reducing fuel consumption

If the engine is switched off and then re-

Anticipatory driving

started rather than leaving the engine run-

ning constantly, fuel consumption and emis-

sions are reduced. Savings can begin within

a few seconds of an engine stop.

A smooth and anticipatory driving style re-

duces fuel consumption.

Avoid unnecessary acceleration and brak-

ing.

In addition, fuel consumption is also deter-

mined by other factors, such as driving

style, road conditions, maintenance or envi-

ronmental factors.

Maintain a suitable distance to the vehicle

driving ahead of you.

Avoid high RPM

Switching off any functions

that are not currently needed

Driving at low RPM lowers fuel consump-

tion and reduces wear.

Functions such as seat heating and the rear

window defroster require a lot of energy

and consume additional fuel, especially in

city traffic and with stop-and-go driving.

If necessary, observe the vehicle's gear shift

indicator, refer to page 135.

Switch off these functions if they are not

needed.

Using coasting/overrun mode

When approaching a red traffic light, take

your foot off the accelerator and let the ve-

hicle coast to a halt.

Having maintenance carried

out

For going downhill take your foot off the

accelerator and let the vehicle roll.

Have the vehicle maintained regularly to

achieve optimal vehicle efficiency and serv-

ice life. MINI recommends that mainte-

nance work be performed by an authorized

service center.

The fuel supply is interrupted in coast-

ing/overrun mode.

Switch off the engine during

longer stops

Additional information:

MINI maintenance system, refer to

page 281.

Switching off the engine

Switch off the engine during longer stops,

for instance at traffic lights, railroad cross-

ings or in traffic jam.

GREEN Mode

Principle

GREEN Mode supports a driving style that

saves on consumption. For this purpose,

the engine control and comfort features, for

Auto Start/Stop function

The Auto Start/Stop function of the vehicle

automatically switches off the engine dur-

ing a stop.

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Configuring GREEN

justed.

Via MINI Driving Modes switch

1. Activating GREEN Mode.

2. "Configure GREEN"

For Steptronic transmission:

When certain prerequisites are met the en-

gine is automatically decoupled from the

transmission in the D selector lever posi-

tion. The vehicle continues traveling in

Neutral to reduce consumption. The D se-

lector lever position remains engaged.

3. Select the desired setting.

Via the Central Information Display

(CID)

In addition, context-sensitive instructions

are displayed to assist with an efficient

driving style.

1.

"My MINI"

2. "Vehicle settings"

The achieved extended range is displayed in

the instrument cluster as bonus range.

3. "Configure GREEN"

4. Select the desired setting.

General information

The system includes the following MINI-

MALISM functions and MINIMALISM dis-

plays:

Activating/deactivating the functions

The following functions can be acti-

vated/deactivated:

–

"GREEN speed warning"

"GREEN climate control"

"Coasting"

–

GREEN Limit, refer to page 243

GREEN climate control, refer to

page 243.

–

GREEN bonus range, refer to page 244.

Settings are stored for the driver profile

currently used.

GREEN tip, driving instruction, refer to

page 244.

GREEN Limit

–

Coasting mode, refer to page 245.

–

"GREEN speed warning": GREEN Limit

is activated.

MINIMALISM analyzer, refer to

page 247.

A GREEN tip is displayed if the speed of

the set GREEN Limit is exceeded.

Activating GREEN Mode

–

"Tip at:"

Press the MINI Driving

Set the desired speed for the GREEN

Limit.

Modes switch downward until

GREEN is displayed in the in-

strument cluster.

GREEN climate control

Climate control is set to be efficient.

A minor deviation to the set temperature

and adjusting the rate of heating or cooling

down of the car's interior consumption can

be economized.

The power output to the seat heating and

exterior mirror heating is reduced.

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The efficiency of your driving style is

shown by the position of the mark:

Coasting

Efficiency can be optimized by disengaging

the engine and coasting, refer to page 245,

in Neutral.

–

Mark inside the green range: efficient

driving style.

–

Mark outside the green range: modify

driving style, for example by backing off

the accelerator.

This function is only available in GREEN

driving mode.

Deactivate the function to use the braking

effect of the engine when traveling down-

hill.

GREEN tip, driving instruction

General information

GREEN potential savings

Shows potential savings with the current

configuration in percentages.

The GREEN tip indicates that your driving

style can be modified to be more efficient,

for example by reducing the speed.

Display in the instrument cluster

GREEN bonus range

Instrument cluster without enhanced

features: display

A modified driving style helps

you extend your driving range.

The range extension can be

displayed as the bonus range

in the instrument cluster.

The bonus range is shown in the range dis-

play.

The bonus range is automatically reset ev-

ery time the vehicle is refueled.

Instrument cluster with enhanced

features: display

–

Green display: efficient driving style.

Gray display: modify driving style, for

instance by backing off the accelerator

pedal.

Efficiency display

A bar display in the instru-

ment cluster indicates your

current driving efficiency.

Mark in the left area, arrow 1:

display for energy recovered

by coasting or when braking.

Activating/deactivating the display

Mark in the right area, arrow 2: display

when accelerating.

Activate information relating to the driving

style and GREEN tips in the instrument

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cluster using the Central Information Dis-

play (CID):

Information is shown on the following func-

tions:

–

Auto Start/Stop function.

Energy recovery.

Coasting.

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Displays"

4. "Instrument panel"

5. "GREEN info"

Displaying the MINIMALISM analyzer

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

GREEN tip, icons

An additional icon and text instructions are

displayed.

2. "Technology in action"

3. "MINIMALISM Analyser"

Further information on the MINIMALISM

analyzer, refer to page 247.

Icon

Measure

For an efficient driving style, look

well ahead when driving, acceler-

ate conservatively, and delay ac-

celerating.

Coasting

Principle

The function helps to conserve fuel.

Reduce speed to the selected

GREEN speed.

To do this, under certain conditions the en-

gine is automatically decoupled from the

transmission when selector lever position

D is set. The vehicle continues traveling

in Neutral to reduce consumption. Selector

lever position D remains engaged.

Steptronic transmission:

Switch from M/S to D and avoid

manual shift interventions.

Manual transmission:

This driving condition is referred to as

coasting.

Follow the shift instructions.

Manual transmission:

As soon as you step on the brake or acceler-

ator pedal, the engine is automatically cou-

pled again.

Engage Neutral for an engine

stop.

General information

Indications on the control display

Displaying MINIMALISM information

The current operating principle of the func-

tions in GREEN driving mode can be dis-

played on the control display.

A proactive driving style helps the driver

to use the function often and supports the

efficient effect of coasting.

Functional requirements

The function is available in the speed

range from approx. 15 mph/25 km/h up to

100 mph/160 km/h.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

2. "Technology in action"

3. "MINIMALISM"

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Accelerator pedal and brake pedal are

not operated.

Instrument cluster with enhanced features

The selector lever is in selector lever

position D.

Engine and transmission are at operat-

ing temperature.

With a camera in the area of the interior

mirror: the system does not detect any

vehicles ahead of you.

Operation via shift paddles

Principle

The bar display below the tachometer is fil-

led in green and the mark appears at the

zero point. The tachometer indicates idle

speed.

Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the

Coasting mode can be influenced with the

shift paddles.

Indications on the control display

The Coasting mode is displayed in the MIN-

IMALISM Info while driving.

Activating/deactivating coasting via shift

paddles

The distance traveled in Coasting mode is

indicated by a counter.

1. Shift to the highest gear by pulling the

right shift paddle.

2. To activate Coasting mode, actuate the

right shift paddle again.

Displaying MINIMALISM information

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

To deactivate, actuate the left shift paddle.

1.

"My MINI"

Display

2. "Technology in action"

3. "MINIMALISM"

Instrument cluster without enhanced

features

System limits

The function is not available if one of the

following conditions applies:

–

DSC OFF and TRACTION are activated.

Cruise control is activated.

If driving in the dynamic limit range.

If driving on steep uphill or downhill

grades.

–

The battery charge state is temporarily

too low.

The bar display below the tachometer is fil-

led in green and the mark appears at the

zero point. The tachometer indicates idle

speed.

The vehicle electrical system is drawing

excessive current.

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fish's mood worsens, and a reduced number

of stars is displayed.

MINIMALISM analyzer

Principle

The function helps develop an especially ef-

ficient driving style and to conserve fuel.

The table of values contains stars and eval-

uates the driving style in different catego-

ries. The more efficient the driving style,

the more stars are displayed in the table.

For this purpose, the driving style is ana-

lyzed. The assessment is done in various

categories and is displayed on the control

display.

The bonus range achieved by a driving style

that minimizes consumption is displayed

below the table of values. The more effi-

cient the driving style, the faster the bonus

range increases.

This display will help you adjust your driv-

ing style and save some fuel.

To support an efficient driving style,

GREEN tips are displayed while driving.

The range of the vehicle can be extended

by adopting an efficient driving style. This

gain in range is displayed as a bonus range

in the instrument cluster and on the control

display.

Tips for an energy-saving driving style, Sav-

ing fuel, refer to page 241.

Functional requirement

This function is available in GREEN driving

mode.

Displaying the MINIMALISM analyzer

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

2. "Technology in action"

3. "MINIMALISM Analyser"

Display on the control display

The display of the MINIMALISM analyzer

consists of a fish in a water glass, a table

of values and the display of the achieved

bonus range.

The fish and the movements of the water

in the bowl symbolize the efficiency of the

driving style.

Depending on the equipment, the fish is

shown with efficient and inefficient driving

style or only with inefficient driving style.

The more efficient the driving style, the less

the water sloshes around in the bowl and

the better is the fish's mood. If the driving

style is inefficient, the water oscillates, the

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