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Driving stability control systems

Vehicle features and options

Energy recovery

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.

General information

In the event of danger, such as with locked

wheels, energy recovery is reduced in order

to prevent unstable driving situations.

Safety information

Warning

Without energy recovery, there is no brak-

ing power of the electric motor available.

The vehicle could roll further than antici-

pated. There is a risk of accident. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch

traffic closely and actively intervene

where appropriate.

Antilock Braking System ABS

ABS prevents locking of the wheels during

braking.

The vehicle maintains its steering power

even during full brake applications, which

increases the active safety.

DSC Dynamic Stability Control

ABS is ready when vehicle is ready to drive.

Concept

Within the physical limits, the system helps

to keep the vehicle on a steady course by

reducing engine speed and by applying

brakes to the individual wheels.

Brake assistant

When you apply the brakes rapidly, this sys-

tem automatically boosts the vehicle brak-

ing capability to the furthest possible ex-

tent. It reduces the braking distance to a

minimum during an emergency stop. This

system utilizes all of the capabilities pro-

vided by the Antilock Brake System ABS.

General information

DSC detects the following unstable driving

conditions, for instance:

–

Fishtailing, which can lead to oversteer-

ing.

Do not reduce the pressure on the brake

pedal for the duration of the emergency

stop.

–

Loss of traction of the front wheels,

which can lead to understeering.

Dynamic Traction Control DTC, refer to

page 163, is a version of the DSC where for-

ward momentum is optimized.

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Deactivating DSC

Safety information

Press and hold this button but not

longer than approx. 10 seconds, un-

til the indicator light for DSC OFF

lights up in the instrument cluster and dis-

plays DSC OFF.

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.

DSC is switched off.

Activating DSC

Press the button.

DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator

light go out.

Warning

Indicator/warning lights

When driving with a roof load, for in-

stance with roof-mounted luggage rack,

the vehicle's center of gravity is higher,

which increases the risk of the vehicle tip-

ping in critical driving situations. There

may be a risk of accident or risk of damage

to property. Do not deactivate DSC Dy-

namic Stability Control when driving with

roof load.

When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis-

played in the instrument cluster.

The indicator light lights up: DSC is

deactivated.

Automatic activation

When DSC is deactivated, automatic activa-

tion occurs in the following situations:

–

The vehicle has a flat tire.

Indicator/warning lights

When activating cruise control in the

TRACTION or DSC OFF settings.

The indicator light flashes: DSC con-

trols the drive and braking forces.

The indicator light lights up: DSC has

malfunctioned.

DTC Dynamic Traction Con-

trol

Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF

General information

When DSC is deactivated, driving stability

is reduced during acceleration and when

driving in curves.

Concept

DTC is a version of the DSC Dynamic Stabil-

ity Control where forward momentum is op-

timized.

The system ensures maximum headway on

special road conditions, for instance unp-

lowed snowy roads or loose road surfaces,

but with somewhat limited vehicle stability.

To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC

again as soon as possible.

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When DTC is activated, the vehicle has

maximum traction. Driving stability is lim-

ited during acceleration and when driving

in curves.

MINI Driving Modes switch

Concept

The MINI Driving Modes switch helps to

fine-tune the vehicle's settings and features.

Drive carefully.

You may find it useful to briefly activate

DTC under the following special circum-

stances:

Choose between four different programs.

Pressing the MINI Driving Modes switch

will activate the particular program.

–

When driving in slush or on uncleared,

snow-covered roads.

Operating the programs

When driving off from deep snow or

loose ground.

Switch

Program

When driving with snow chains.

SPORT

MID

Deactivating/activating DTC

Dynamic Traction Control

GREEN

GREEN+

Activating DTC

Press the button.

MID

TRACTION is displayed in the in-

strument cluster and the indicator light for

DSC OFF lights up.

MID provides balanced tuning.

With each starting operation, MID is acti-

vated using the Start/Stop button.

Deactivating DTC

GREEN

Concept

Press the button again.

TRACTION and the DSC OFF indica-

tor light go out.

GREEN provides consumption reducing tun-

ing for increased range.

Activating GREEN

Performance Control

Press the MINI Driving Modes switch up-

ward or downward until GREEN is displayed

in the instrument cluster.

Performance Control enhances the agility of

the vehicle.

To increase maneuverability, wheels are

braked individually when a sporty driving

style is used.

Configuring GREEN

Via MINI Driving Modes switch

1. Activate GREEN.

2. "Configure GREEN"

3. Configure the program.

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This configuration is retrieved when

GREEN is activated.

Displays

Program selection

Via the Central Information Display (CID)

Pressing the MINI Driving

1.

"My MINI"

Modes switch displays a list of

programs, which can be se-

lected.

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. If necessary, "Driving mode"

4. "Configure GREEN"

5. Select the desired setting.

Selected program

This configuration is retrieved when

GREEN is activated.

The instrument cluster dis-

plays the selected program.

GREEN+

Concept

GREEN provides consistent tuning to maxi-

mize range.

Drive-off assistant

During the activation, some comfort func-

tions will also be limited or deactivated.

Concept

This system supports driving off on uphill

grades. The parking brake is not required.

Activating GREEN+

Press the MINI Driving Modes switch up-

ward or downward until GREEN+ is dis-

played in the instrument cluster.

Driving off with the drive-off

assistant

1. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot

brake.

SPORT

Concept

2. Release the foot brake and drive off

without delay.

Consistently sporty tuning of the drivetrain

for greater driving agility.

After the foot brake is released, the vehicle

is held in place for approx. 2 seconds.

Activating SPORT

Press the MINI Driving Modes switch up-

ward or downward until SPORT is displayed

in the instrument cluster.

Servotronic

Servotronic is a speed-dependent power

steering function.

Configuring driving program

The system provides the steering force with

more support at low speeds than at higher

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

stance, and makes steering firmer when

driving at faster speeds.

Settings can be made for the following driv-

ing programs in Driving mode:

–

GREEN, refer to page 164.

SPORT, refer to page 165.

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Furthermore, the steering force adapts ac-

cording to the driving program, so that a

firm, sporty feel or a comfortable steering

response is conveyed.

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