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Driving comfort

style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic

closely and actively intervene where ap-

propriate.

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with

the series. It also describes features and

functions that are not necessarily available

in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op-

tions or country versions. This also applies

to safety-related functions and systems.

When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be

observed.

Warning

The use of the system can lead to an in-

creased risk of accidents in the following

situations, for instance:

–

On winding roads.

In heavy traffic.

On slippery roads, in fog, snow, or

wet conditions, or on a loose road

surface.

Cruise control

There may be a risk of accident or risk of

damage to property. Only use the system if

driving at constant speed is possible.

Concept

Using this system, a desired speed can be

adjusted using the buttons on the steering

wheel. The system maintains the desired

speed. The system accelerates and brakes

automatically as needed.

Overview

Buttons on the steering wheel

Button Function

General information

The system is functional at speeds begin-

ning at approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.

Cruise control on/off, refer to

page 168.

Depending on the settings, the cruise con-

trol settings many change under certain

conditions.

Store speed, refer to page 168.

Pause cruise control, refer to

page 168.

Safety information

Continue cruise control with the

last setting, refer to page 169.

Warning

Increase speed, refer to

page 168.

The system cannot serve as a substitute

for the driver’s personal judgment in as-

sessing the traffic conditions. Based on

the limits of the system, it cannot inde-

pendently react to all traffic situations.

There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving

Reduce speed, refer to page 168.

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Switching on/off and interrupting

cruise control

Setting the speed

Maintaining/storing the speed

Switching on

Press

state.

or

button in the interrupted

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

When the system is switched on, the cur-

rent speed is maintained and stored as the

desired speed.

Display in the instrument

cluster lights up. The current

speed is adopted as the speed

limit.

The stored speed is displayed in the instru-

ment cluster.

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched

on, if necessary.

Cruise control is active and maintains the

set speed.

The speed can also be stored as follows:

Press the button.

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched

on, if necessary.

Changing the speed

Switching off

or

button: press until the desired

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

speed is set.

If active, the displayed speed is stored and

the vehicle reaches the stored speed when

the road is clear.

The displays go out. The stored desired

speed is deleted.

–

or

button: each time it is pressed

Interrupting manually

to the point of resistance, the desired

speed increases or decreases by approx.

1 mph/1 km/h.

When active, press the button on

the steering wheel.

or

button: each time it is pressed

past the resistance point, the desired

speed changes by a maximum of 5 mph/

10 km/h.

Interrupting automatically

The system is automatically interrupted in

the following situations:

or

button: press button to resist-

–

When the driver applies the brakes.

ance point and hold. The vehicle acceler-

ates or decelerates without pressure on

the accelerator pedal. After the button is

released, the vehicle maintains its final

speed. Pressing the switch beyond the

resistance point causes the vehicle to

accelerate more rapidly.

When selector lever position D is disen-

gaged.

–

Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti-

vated or DSC Dynamic Stability Control

is deactivated.

If DSC Dynamic Stability Control inter-

venes.

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Continuing cruise control

General information

System limits

Engine power

An interrupted cruise control can be contin-

ued by calling up the stored speed.

The desired speed is also maintained down-

hill, but may not be maintained on uphill

grades if engine power is insufficient.

Make sure that the difference between cur-

rent speed and stored speed is not too large

before calling up the stored speed. Other-

wise, unintentional braking or accelerating

may occur.

PDC Park Distance Control

Concept

Calling up the stored speed

PDC is a support when parking. The system

detects objects behind the vehicle. If the ve-

hicle is equipped with front PDC, objects in

front of the vehicle are detected too. Ob-

jects that you are approaching slowly are in-

dicated by signal tones and a visual display.

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

The stored speed is reached again and main-

tained.

Displays in the instrument cluster

Indicator light

General information

The ultrasound sensors for measuring the

distances are located in the bumpers.

The indicator in the instru-

ment cluster lights up: the sys-

tem is switched on.

The delete range, depending on obstacles

and environmental conditions, is approx.

6 ft/2 m.

An acoustic warning is first given in the fol-

lowing situations:

–

By the front middle sensors and the two

corner sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm

from the object.

Desired speed and stored speed

The desired speed is displayed

together with the symbol.

–

By the rear middle sensors at ap-

prox. 5 ft/1.50 m from the object.

–

Display lights up green:

system is active, the dis-

play indicates the desired

speed.

When a collision is imminent.

Safety information

–

Display lights up gray: system is inter-

rupted, the display indicates the stored

speed.

Warning

No display: system is switched off.

The system cannot serve as a substitute

for the driver’s personal judgment in as-

sessing the traffic conditions. There is a

risk of accident. Adjust driving style to

traffic conditions. Watch traffic and vehi-

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cle surroundings closely and actively in-

tervene where appropriate.

Switching on/off

Switching on automatically

The system switches on automatically in the

following situations:

Warning

Due to high speeds when PDC Park Dis-

tance Control is activated, the warning can

be delayed due to physical circumstances.

There is a risk of injury or risk of damage

to property. Avoid approaching an object

too fast. Avoid driving off fast while PDC

Park Distance Control is not yet active.

–

If selector lever position R is engaged

while drive-ready state is switched on.

The rearview camera also switches on.

With front PDC: when obstacles are de-

tected behind or in front of the vehicle

by PDC and the speed is slower than ap-

prox. 2.5 mph/4 km/h.

With front PDC: automatic activation on ob-

stacle detection can be switched off. Via the

Central Information Display (CID):

Overview

With front PDC: button in vehicle

1.

"My MINI"

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. "Parking"

4. "Automatic PDC activation": depending

on the vehicle equipment.

5. "Automatic PDC activation"

The setting is stored for the driver pro-

file currently used.

Park assistance button

Automatic deactivation during

forward travel

The system switches off when a certain

driving distance or speed is exceeded.

Ultrasound sensors

Ultrasound sensors of the

PDC, for instance in the bump-

ers.

Switch the system back on, if needed.

With front PDC: switching on/off

manually

Press the park assistance button.

Functional requirements

Ensure full functionality:

–

On: the LED lights up.

Off: the LED goes out.

–

Do not cover sensors, for instance with

stickers, bicycle racks or similar.

The rearview camera image is displayed if

the reverse gear is engaged when pressing

the park assistance button.

Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.

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Depending on the equipment version, the

system cannot be switched off manually if

the reverse gear is engaged.

A display appears as soon as Park Distance

Control (PDC) is activated.

The range of the sensors is represented in

colors: red, green and yellow.

Warning

When the image of the rearview camera is

displayed, the switch can be made to PDC:

Signal tones

"Rear view camera"

An intermittent tone indicates when the ve-

hicle is approaching an object. E.g., when an

object is detected to the left rear of the ve-

hicle, a signal tone sounds from the left rear

speaker.

System limits

Safety information

The shorter the distance to the object, the

shorter the intervals.

Warning

The system is designed to operate in cer-

tain conditions and circumstances. Due to

conditions or other factors, the system

may not respond. There may be a risk of

accident or risk of damage to property. Ac-

tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the

information in this Owner’s Manual re-

garding the scope of the system’s opera-

tion and limitations.

When the distance to a detected object is

less than approx. 10 inches/25 cm, a contin-

uous tone is sounded.

With front PDC: when objects are simulta-

neously located both in front of and behind

the vehicle, an alternating continuous sig-

nal is sounded.

Volume

The ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to

the entertainment volume can be adjusted.

Limits of ultrasonic measurement

The detection of objects with ultrasonic

measurements can run into physical limits,

for instance under the following conditions:

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Tone"

–

For small children and animals.

4. "Volume settings"

5. "PDC"

For persons with certain clothing, for in-

stance coats.

–

With external interference of the ultra-

sound, for instance from passing vehi-

cles or loud machines.

6. Set the desired value.

The setting is stored for the driver profile

currently used.

When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam-

aged or out of position.

Visual warning

–

If cargo protrudes.

The approach of the vehicle to an object can

be shown on the Control Display. Objects

that are farther away are already displayed

on the Control Display before a signal

sounds.

Under certain weather conditions such

as high relative humidity, wet condi-

tions, snowfall, extreme heat, or strong

wind.

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With tow bars and trailer couplings of

other vehicles.

With front PDC: to reduce false alarms,

switch off automatic PDC activation on ob-

stacle detection, for instance in vehicle

washes; see Switching on/off.

–

With thin or wedge-shaped objects.

With moving objects.

With elevated, protruding objects such

as ledges or cargo.

Malfunction

A Check Control message is displayed in the

instrument cluster.

–

With objects with corners and sharp

edges.

Red symbol is displayed, and the

range of the sensors is dimmed on

the Control Display.

With objects with a fine surface struc-

ture such as fences.

–

For objects with porous surfaces.

PDC has failed. Have the system checked by

a dealer's service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

Low objects already displayed, for in-

stance curbs, can move into the blind

area of the sensors before or after a con-

tinuous tone sounds.

Rearview camera

False warnings

The system may issue a warning under the

following conditions even though there is

no obstacle within the detection range:

Concept

The rearview camera provides assistance in

parking and maneuvering backwards. The

area behind the vehicle is shown on the

Control Display.

–

In heavy rain.

When sensors are very dirty or covered

with ice.

–

When sensors are covered in snow.

On rough road surfaces.

Safety information

On uneven surfaces, such as speed

bumps.

Warning

The system cannot serve as a substitute

for the driver’s personal judgment in as-

sessing the traffic conditions. There is a

risk of accident. Adjust driving style to

traffic conditions. Watch traffic and vehi-

cle surroundings closely and actively in-

tervene where appropriate.

–

In large buildings with right angles and

smooth walls, for instance in under-

ground garages.

–

In automatic vehicle washes.

Due to heavy exhaust.

Due to other ultrasound sources, for in-

stance sweeping machines, high pres-

sure steam cleaners or neon lights.

The malfunction is signaled by a contin-

uous tone alternating between the front

and rear speakers. As soon as the mal-

function due to other ultrasound sources

is no longer present, the system is again

fully functional.

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Switch the system back on, if needed.

Overview

Depending on the vehicle equipment:

switching on/off manually

Depending on the vehicle equipment:

button in the vehicle

Press the park assistance button.

–

On: the LED lights up.

Off: the LED goes out.

The parking assistance functions are shown

on the Control Display.

Switching the view via the Central

Information Display (CID)

If the rearview camera view is not dis-

played, change the view via the Central In-

formation Display (CID):

Park assistance button

Camera

"Rear view camera"

The rearview camera image is displayed.

Display on the Control Display

Functional requirements

–

The rearview camera is switched on.

The tailgate is fully closed.

Keep the recording range of the camera

clear.

The camera lens is located in the handle of

the tailgate.

Protruding cargo or carrier systems that

are not connected to a trailer power

socket can lead to malfunctions.

The image quality may be impaired by dirt.

If necessary, clean the camera lens.

Activating assistance functions

More than one assistance function can be

active at the same time.

Switching on/off

Switching on automatically

–

Parking aid lines

"Parking aid lines"

The system is automatically switched on if

selector lever position R is engaged when

the drive-ready state is switched on.

Lanes and turning radius lines are indi-

cated.

Automatic deactivation during

forward travel

The system switches off when a certain

driving distance or speed is exceeded.

–

Obstacle marking

"Obstacle marking"

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Obstacles are marked, depending on the

vehicle equipment.

Obstacle marking

Pathway lines

Depending on the vehicle equipment, obsta-

cle markings can be faded into the image of

the rearview camera.

Pathway lines can be superimposed on the

image of the rearview camera.

The colored thresholds of the obstacle mark-

ings match the markings of the PDC Park

Distance Control.

Pathway lines help you to estimate the

space required when parking and maneu-

vering on level roads.

Parking using pathway and turning

radius lines

1. Position the vehicle so that the turning

radius lines lead to within the limits of

the parking space.

Pathway lines depend on the current steer-

ing angle and are continuously adjusted to

the steering wheel movements.

Turning radius lines

Turning radius lines can be superimposed

on the image of the rearview camera.

Turning radius lines show the course of the

smallest possible turning radius on a level

road.

Only one turning radius line is displayed af-

ter the steering wheel is turned past a cer-

tain angle.

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fore, do not estimate the distance from the

objects on the display.

2. Turn the steering wheel to the point

where the pathway line covers the cor-

responding turning radius line.

Parking assistant

Concept

Display settings

Brightness

With the rearview camera switched on:

This system assists the driver in parking

parallel to the road.

1.

Select the symbol.

2. Turn the Controller until the desired set-

ting is reached and press the Controller.

General information

Parking assistant handling is divided into

three steps:

Contrast

–

Switching on and activating.

Parking space search.

Parking.

With the rearview camera switched on:

1.

Select the symbol.

2. Turn the Controller until the desired set-

ting is reached and press the Controller.

Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces

on both sides of the vehicle.

The parking assistant calculates the best

possible parking line and takes control of

steering during the parking procedure.

System limits

Detection of objects

System status and instructions on required

actions are displayed on the Control Dis-

play.

Very low obstacles or high, protruding ob-

jects such as ledges may not be recognized

by the system.

A component of the parking assistant is the

PDC Park Distance Control.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, some

assistance functions also consider data from

the PDC Park Distance Control.

Follow the notes in the PDC Park Distance

Control chapter.

The objects displayed on the Control Dis-

play may be closer than they appear. There-

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Ultrasound sensors

Safety information

Warning

The system cannot serve as a substitute

for the driver’s personal judgment in as-

sessing the traffic conditions. Based on

the limits of the system, it cannot inde-

pendently react to all traffic situations.

There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving

style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic

closely and actively intervene where ap-

propriate.

The ultrasound sensors for measuring park-

ing spaces are located on the wheel hous-

ing.

NOTICE

Functional requirements

The parking assistant can steer the vehicle

over or onto curbs. There is a risk of dam-

age to property. Watch traffic closely and

actively intervene where appropriate.

Ultrasound sensors

Ensure full functionality:

–

Do not cover sensors, for instance with

stickers.

The safety information of the PDC Park Dis-

tance Control applies in addition.

–

Keep the sensors clean and unob-

structed.

Overview

For measuring parking spaces

Button in the vehicle

–

Maximum speed while driving forward

approx. 22 mph/35 km/h.

–

Maximum distance to row of parked ve-

hicles: 5 ft/1.5 m.

Suitable parking space

–

Gaps behind an object that has a min.

length of 5 ft/1.5 m.

Gap between two objects with a mini-

mum length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.

Park assistance button

Min. length of gap between two objects:

your vehicle's length plus approx.

3.3 ft/1.0 m.

–

Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.

For parking

–

Doors and tailgate are closed.

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The parking brake is released.

Parking space search and system

status

When parking in parking spaces on the

driver's side, the corresponding turn sig-

nal must be switched on.

Switching on and activating

Switching on with the button

Press the park assistance button.

The LED lights up.

The current status of the parking space

search is indicated on the Control Display.

–

Symbol P on the vehicle image: the park-

ing assistant is activated and the park-

ing space search is active.

Parking assistant is activated automati-

cally.

Control Display shows suitable parking

spaces at the edge of the road next to

the vehicle symbol. When the parking

assistant is active, suitable parking

spaces are highlighted.

Switching on with reverse gear

Shift into reverse.

The current status of the parking space

search is indicated on the Control Display.

–

The parking procedure is

active. The system takes

over the steering.

To activate:

"Parking Assistant"

Display on the Control Display

System activated/deactivated

Symbol Meaning

Parking space search is always active

whenever the vehicle is moving forward

slow and straight, even if the system is

deactivated. When the system is deacti-

vated, the displays on the Control Dis-

play are shown in gray.

Gray: the system is not availa-

ble.

White: the system is available

but not activated.

Parking using the parking assistant

Parking

The system is activated.

1.

Press the park assistance button or

shift into reverse gear to switch on the

parking assistant, refer to page 177. Ac-

tivate the parking assistant, if needed.

Parking assistant is activated.

2. Pass the row of parked vehicles at a

speed of up to approx. 22 mph/35 km/h

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and at a distance of maximum

5 ft/1.5 m.

Resuming

An interrupted parking procedure can be

continued, if needed.

The status of the parking space search

and possible parking spaces are dis-

played on the display, refer to page 177.

Reactivate the parking assistant, refer to

page 177, and follow the instructions on the

display.

3. Follow the instructions on the display.

The best possible parking position will

come after gear change on the station-

ary vehicle - wait for the automatic

steering wheel move.

Switching off

The system can be switched off as follows:

–

Press the park assistance button.

The end of the parking procedure is in-

dicated on the display.

4. Adjust the parking position yourself, if

needed.

System limits

Safety information

Interrupting manually

The parking assistant can be interrupted at

any time:

Warning

The system is designed to operate in cer-

tain conditions and circumstances. Due to

conditions or other factors, the system

may not respond. There may be a risk of

accident or risk of damage to property. Ac-

tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the

information in this Owner’s Manual re-

garding the scope of the system’s opera-

tion and limitations.

–

Press the park assistance button.

–

"Parking Assistant"

Interrupting automatically

The system is interrupted automatically in

the following situations:

–

If the driver grasps the steering wheel

or takes over steering.

If a gear is selected that does not match

the instruction on the display.

No parking assistance

The parking assistant does not offer assis-

tance in the following situations:

If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.

6 mph/10 km/h.

–

In tight curves.

Possibly on snow-covered or slippery

road surfaces.

Functional limitations

The system may not be fully functional in

the following situations:

If a maximum number of parking at-

tempts or the time taken for parking is

exceeded.

–

On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel

roads.

–

If the PDC Park Distance Control dis-

plays clearances that are too small.

–

On slippery ground.

When switching into other functions of

the radio.

With accumulations of leaves/snow in

the parking space.

A Check Control message is displayed.

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With a mounted emergency wheel.

With ditches or edges, for instance an

edge of a port.

The parking position may vary depending

on the tire size.

Limits of ultrasonic measurement

Malfunction

The detection of objects with ultrasonic

measurements can run into physical limits,

for instance under the following conditions:

A Check Control message is displayed.

The parking assistant failed. Have the sys-

tem checked by a dealer's service center or

another qualified service center or repair

shop.

–

For small children and animals.

For persons with certain clothing, for in-

stance coats.

–

With external interference of the ultra-

sound, for instance from passing vehi-

cles or loud machines.

When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam-

aged or out of position.

–

If cargo protrudes.

Under certain weather conditions such

as high relative humidity, wet condi-

tions, snowfall, extreme heat, or strong

wind.

–

With tow bars and trailer couplings of

other vehicles.

–

With thin or wedge-shaped objects.

With moving objects.

With elevated, protruding objects such

as ledges or cargo.

–

With objects with corners and sharp

edges.

With objects with a fine surface struc-

ture such as fences.

–

For objects with porous surfaces.

Low objects already displayed, for in-

stance curbs, can move into the blind

area of the sensors before or after a con-

tinuous tone sounds.

–

The parking assistant may identify park-

ing spaces that are not suitable for park-

ing.

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