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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.

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

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 safety belts alone would

not provide adequate protection.

In the event of a side impact, the side air-

bag protects the side of the body in the

chest and lap area.

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feet and legs in the floor area and does

not support them on the dashboard.

Head airbag

In the event of a side impact, the head air-

bag protects the head.

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Make sure that occupants keep their

heads away from the side airbag.

Ejection Mitigation

There should be no additional persons,

animals or objects between an airbag

and a person.

The head airbag system is designed as an

ejection mitigation countermeasure to re-

duce the likelihood of ejections of vehicle

occupants through side windows during

rollovers or side impact events.

–

Dashboard and windshield on the front

passenger side must stay clear - do not

attach adhesive labels or coverings and

do not attach brackets or cables, for in-

stance for GPS devices or mobile

phones.

Knee airbag

The knee airbag protects the legs in the

event of a frontal impact.

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Do not apply adhesive materials to the

airbag cover panels, do not cover them

or modify them in any way.

Protective effect

Airbags are not triggered in every impact

situation, for instance in less severe acci-

dents or rear-end collisions.

Do not use the cover of the front airbag

on the front passenger side as a storage

area.

Do not attach slip covers, seat cushions

or other objects to the front passenger

seat that are not specifically suited for

seats with integrated side airbags.

Information on optimum effect of the

airbags

–

Do not place seat cushions or other ob-

jects on the front seats that are not spe-

cifically suited for seats with integrated

side airbags.

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 triggering. There is a risk

of injuries or danger to life. Follow the in-

formation on achieving the optimum pro-

tective effect of the airbag system.

–

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.

–

Do not remove the airbag system.

–

Keep a distance from the airbags.

Even when you follow all instructions very

closely, injury from contact with the airbags

cannot be fully ruled out in certain situa-

tions.

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 triggered.

The ignition and inflation noise may lead to

short-term and, in most cases, temporary

hearing impairment in sensitive occupants.

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Make sure that the front passenger is

sitting correctly, i.e., keeps his or her

Vehicle modifications for a person with dis-

abilities may affect the air bag system; con-

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tact MINI Customer Relations for further in-

formation.

Automatic deactivation of the

front-seat passenger airbags

Warnings and information on the airbags

are also found on the sun visors.

Concept

The system reads if the front passenger seat

is occupied by measuring the human body's

resistance.

Functional readiness of the airbag

system

Front, knee, and side airbag on the front

passenger's side are activated or deacti-

vated.

Safety information

Warning

General information

Individual components can be hot after

triggering of the airbag system. There is a

risk of injury. Do not touch individual

components.

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.

Safety information

Warning

Improperly executed work can lead to fail-

ure, malfunction or unintentional trigger-

ing of the airbag system. In the case of a

malfunction, the airbag system might not

trigger as intended despite the accident

severity. There is a risk of injuries or dan-

ger to life. Have the airbag system

checked, repaired, dismantled and scrap-

ped by a dealer’s service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop.

Warning

To ensure the front-seat passenger airbag

function, the system must be able to de-

tect whether a person is sitting in the

front passenger seat. The entire seat cush-

ion area must be used for this purpose.

There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.

Make sure that the front passenger keeps

his or her feet in the floor area.

Correct function

Malfunction of the automatic

deactivation system

When transporting older children and

adults, the front-seat passenger airbags may

be deactivated in certain sitting positions.

In this case, the indicator light for the front-

seat passenger airbags lights up.

With the standby state switched on,

the warning light in the instrument

cluster lights up briefly, indicating

the airbag system and belt tensioner are

functional.

In this case, change the sitting position so

that the front-seat passenger airbags are ac-

tivated and the indicator light goes out.

Airbag system malfunctioning

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Warning light does not come on when

standby state is switched on.

If it is not possible to activate the airbags,

have the person sit in the rear.

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The warning light lights up continu-

ously.

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To enable correct recognition of the occu-

pied seat cushion.

Detected child restraint systems

The system generally detects children

seated in a child restraint system, particu-

larly in child restraint systems required by

NHTSA at the point in time when the vehi-

cle was manufactured. After installing a

child restraint system, make sure that the

indicator light for the front-seat passenger

airbags lights up. This indicates that the

child restraint system has been detected

and the front-seat passenger airbags are not

activated.

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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.

Do not place any electronic devices on

the front passenger seat if a child re-

straint system is to be installed on it.

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Do not place objects under the seat that

could press against the seat from below.

No moisture in or on the seat.

Strength of the driver's and front-

seat passenger airbag

The explosive power that activates driver's/

front-seat passenger airbags very much de-

pends on the positions of the driver's/front

passenger seat.

Indicator light for the front-seat

passenger airbags

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.

Calibrating the front seats

The indicator light for the front-seat passen-

ger airbags indicates the operating state of

the front-seat passenger airbags.

Warning

There is a risk of jamming when moving

the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk

of damage to property. Make sure that the

area of movement of the seat is clear prior

to any adjustment.

The light indicates whether the airbags are

either activated or deactivated.

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The indicator light lights

up when a child is properly

seated in a child restraint

system or when the seat is

empty. The airbags on the

front passenger side are

not activated.

An appropriate Check Control message is

displayed.

1. Move the respective seat all the way for-

ward.

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The indicator light does not light up

when, for instance a correctly seated

person of sufficient size is detected on

the seat. The airbags on the front pas-

senger side are activated.

2. Move the respective seat forward again.

The seat moves forward briefly.

3. Readjust the seat to the desired posi-

tion.

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The calibration procedure is completed

when the Check Control message disap-

pears.

Status display

Current status

The system status can be displayed on the

Control Display, e.g., whether or not the sys-

If the message continues to be displayed,

repeat the calibration.

If the message does not disappear after a re- tem is active.

peat calibration, have the system checked

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

as soon as possible.

1.

"My MINI"

2. "Vehicle status"

Tire Pressure Monitor TPM

3.

"Tire Pressure Monitor"

The current status is displayed.

Concept

The system monitors tire inflation pressure

in the four mounted tires. The system warns

you if there is a significant loss of pressure

in one or more tires.

Tire conditions

General information

Tire and system status are indicated by the

color of the wheels and a SMS text message

on the Control Display.

General information

Sensors in the tire valves measure the tire

inflation pressure and, depending on the

model, the tire temperature.

All wheels green

System is active and will issue a warning re-

lated to the tire inflation pressures stored

during the last reset.

Further information and instructions on us-

ing the system can also be found under Tire

inflation pressure, refer to page 227.

One to four yellow wheels

A flat tire or major drop in the tire inflation

pressure has occurred in the indicated tires.

Functional requirements

The following conditions must be met for

the system; otherwise, reliable flagging of a

loss of tire inflation pressure is not assured:

Gray wheels

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After a tire or wheel replacement, a re-

set was performed with the correct tire

inflation pressure.

It may not be possible to identify tire infla-

tion pressure losses.

Possible causes:

After the tire inflation pressure was ad-

justed to a new value, a reset was per-

formed.

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Malfunction.

The system is being reset.

Wheels with TPM wheel electronics.

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 style or weather conditions.

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with normal tires. Follow the information

on run-flat tires and continued driving

with these tires.

Resetting the system

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1. "My MINI"

2. "Vehicle status"

If a tire inflation pressure check is

required

3.

"Tire Pressure Monitor"

4. Switch on drive-ready state and do not

drive off.

Message

A symbol with a Check Control message ap-

pears on the Control Display.

5. Reset tire inflation pressure: "Perform

reset".

Symbol Possible cause

6. Drive away.

The wheels are displayed in gray and the

following is displayed "Resetting Tire

Pressure Monitor…".

The system has detected a

wheel change, but no reset was

done.

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.

No reset was performed for the

system. The system issues a

warning based on the tire infla-

tion pressures stored during the

last reset.

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.

Inflation was not carried out ac-

cording to specifications.

The tire inflation pressure has

fallen below the level of the last

reset.

You may interrupt this trip at any time.

When you continue the reset resumes auto-

matically.

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Messages

1. Check the tire pressure and correct as

needed.

General information

2. Reset the system.

A low tire inflation pressure may cause the

DSC Dynamic Stability Control to be

switched on.

If the tire inflation pressure is too low

Message

Safety information

A yellow warning light is illuminated

in the instrument cluster.

Warning

A damaged regular tire with low or miss-

ing tire inflation pressure impacts han-

dling, such as steering and braking re-

sponse. Run-flat tires can maintain limited

stability. There is a risk of accident. Do not

continue driving if the vehicle is equipped

In addition, a symbol with a Check Control

message appears on the Control Display.

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Symbol Possible cause

There is a tire inflation pressure

1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.

Avoid sudden braking and steering ma-

neuvers.

loss.

No reset was performed for the

system. The system issues a

warning based on the tire infla-

tion pressures stored during the

last reset.

2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with

normal tires or run-flat tires.

Run-flat tires, refer to page 233, are la-

beled with a circular symbol containing

the letters RSC marked on the tire's

sidewall.

Measure

1. Reduce your speed and drive moder-

ately. Do not exceed a speed of

80 mph/130 km/h.

Actions in the event of a flat tire

Normal tires

1. Identify the damaged tire.

2. At the next opportunity, for instance gas

station, check and correct the tire infla-

tion pressure in all four tires, if neces-

sary.

To do this, check the tire inflation pres-

sure in all four tires, for instance using

the tire pressure gage of a flat tire kit.

3. Reset the system.

If the tire inflation pressure in all four

tires is correct, the Tire Pressure Moni-

tor may not have been reset. In this

case, perform the reset.

If there is a significant loss of tire

inflation pressure

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.

Message

A yellow warning light is illuminated

in the instrument cluster.

If identification of flat tire damage is

not possible, please contact a dealer’s

service center or another qualified serv-

ice center or repair shop.

In addition, a symbol with the affected tire

appears in a Check Control message on the

Control Display.

Symbol Possible cause

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

kit or by changing the wheel.

There is a flat tire or a major

loss in tire inflation pressure.

Use of sealant, for instance from the flat tire

kit, may damage the TPM wheel electronics.

In this case, have the electronics checked

and replaced at the next opportunity.

No reset was performed for the

system. The system issues a

warning based on the tire infla-

tion pressures stored during the

last reset.

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the distance for which it may be safe to

drive may be up to 50 miles/80 km.

Run-flat 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

run-flat tire has insufficient or no tire

pressure; for instance, reduced lane stabil-

ity 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 swerving off

course.

–

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.

Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of

the tire could come loose and cause an acci-

dent.

Continued driving with a flat tire

If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:

1. Avoid sudden braking and steering ma-

neuvers.

Do not continue driving. Contact a dealer’s

service center or another qualified service

center or repair shop.

2. Do not exceed a speed of

50 mph/80 km/h.

System limits

Temperature

The tire inflation pressure depends on the

tire's temperature.

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 Tire Pressure Moni-

tor may not have been reset. In this

case, perform the reset.

Driving or exposure to the sun will increase

the tire's temperature, thus increasing the

tire inflation pressure.

Possible driving range with a

depressurized tire

The tire inflation pressure is reduced when

the tire temperature falls again.

The distance for which it may be possible to

drive safely varies depending on how the

vehicle is loaded and used, e.g., speed, road

conditions, external temperature. The driv-

ing range may be less but may also be more

if an economical driving style is used.

These circumstances may cause a warning

when temperatures fall very sharply.

Sudden tire pressure loss

The system cannot indicate sudden serious

tire damage caused by external circumstan-

ces.

If the vehicle is loaded with an average

weight and used under favorable conditions,

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with a tire pressure monitoring system

(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure

telltale when one or more of your tires is

significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,

when the low tire pressure telltale illumi-

nates, 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-infla-

tion 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. Your 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 mal-

function, the telltale will flash for approxi-

mately one minute and then remain contin-

uously illuminated. This sequence will

continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups

as long as the malfunction exists. When the

malfunction indicator is illuminated, the

system may not be able to detect or signal

low tire pressure as intended. TPMS mal-

functions may occur for a variety of rea-

sons, including the installation of replace-

ment or alternate tires or wheels on the

vehicle that prevent the TPMS from func-

tioning properly. Always check the TPMS

malfunction telltale after replacing one or

more tires or wheels on your vehicle to en-

sure that the replacement or alternate tires

and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to

function properly.

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:

–

A wheel without TPM wheel electronics

is mounted: have it checked by a deal-

er’s service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop as needed.

–

Malfunction: have system checked by a

dealer’s service center or another quali-

fied service center or repair shop.

–

The system was unable to complete the

reset. Perform a system reset again.

Interference caused by systems or devi-

ces 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-

bel. (If your 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, your vehicle has been equipped

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–

After the tire inflation pressure has

been adjusted.

Flat Tire Monitor FTM

After a tire or wheel replacement.

Concept

The system detects tire inflation pressure

loss on the basis of rotation speed differen-

ces 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 inflation pressure loss,

the diameter 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"

3.

"Flat Tire Monitor"

Functional requirements

4. Switch on drive-ready state and do not

drive off.

The following conditions must be met for

the system; otherwise, reliable flagging of a

loss of tire inflation pressure is not assured:

5. Start the initialization with: "Perform

reset".

–

After a tire or wheel replacement, an ini-

tialization was performed with the cor-

rect tire inflation pressure.

6. Drive away.

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 resumes.

Status display

The current status of the flat tire monitor

can be displayed, for instance whether the

RPA 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 miss-

ing tire inflation pressure impacts han-

dling, such as steering and braking re-

sponse. Run-flat tires can maintain limited

stability. There is a risk of accident. Do not

continue driving if the vehicle is equipped

with normal tires. Follow the information

Initialization required

An initialization must be performed in the

following situations:

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on run-flat tires and continued driving

with these tires.

If identification of flat tire damage is

not possible, please contact a dealer’s

service center or another qualified serv-

ice center or repair shop.

Indication of a flat tire

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

kit or by changing the wheel.

A yellow warning light is illuminated

in the instrument cluster.

Use of sealant, for instance from the flat tire

kit, may damage the TPM wheel electronics.

In this case, have the electronics checked

and replaced at the next opportunity.

In addition, a symbol with a Check Control

message appears on the Control Display.

Symbol Possible cause

Run-flat tires

There is a flat tire or a major

loss in tire inflation pressure.

Safety information

Measure

Warning

The vehicle handles differently when a

run-flat tire has insufficient or no tire

pressure; for instance, reduced lane stabil-

ity 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.

1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.

Avoid sudden braking and steering ma-

neuvers.

2. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with

normal tires or run-flat tires.

Run-flat tires, refer to page 233, are la-

beled with a circular symbol containing

the letters RSC marked on the tire's

sidewall.

Maximum speed

Actions in the event of a flat tire

You may continue driving with a damaged

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

Normal 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 inflation pres-

sure in all four tires, for instance using

the tire pressure gage of a flat tire kit.

1. Avoid sudden braking and steering ma-

neuvers.

If the tire inflation pressure in all four

tires is correct, the Tire Pressure Moni-

tor may not have been reset. In this

case, perform the reset.

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.

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 driving range with a

depressurized tire

–

Sudden serious tire damage caused by

external circumstances cannot be recog-

nized in advance.

The distance for which it may be possible to

drive safely varies depending on how the

vehicle is loaded and used, e.g., speed, road

conditions, external temperature. The driv-

ing range may be less but may also be more

if an economical driving style is used.

–

When the system has not been initial-

ized.

When driving on a snowy or slippery

road surface.

Sporty driving style: spinning traction

wheels, high lateral acceleration (drift-

ing).

If the vehicle is loaded with an average

weight and used under favorable conditions,

the distance for which it may be safe to

drive may be up to 50 miles/80 km.

–

When driving with snow chains.

Vehicle handling with damaged tires

Intelligent Safety

Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will

handle differently, potentially leading to

conditions such as the following:

Concept

–

Greater likelihood of swerving off

course.

Intelligent Safety enables central operation

of the driver assistance systems.

–

Longer braking distances.

The intelligent safety systems can help pre-

vent an imminent collision.

Changed self-steering properties.

–

Approach control warning with City

light braking function, refer to

page 153.

Modify your driving style. Avoid abrupt

steering maneuvers or driving over obsta-

cles, for instance curbs or potholes.

–

Daytime pedestrian collision mitigation,

refer to page 157.

Final tire failure

Vibrations or loud noises while driving can

indicate the final failure of a tire.

Safety information

Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of

the tire could come loose and cause an acci-

dent.

Warning

The system cannot serve as a substitute

for the driver’s personal judgment in as-

sessing visibility and traffic situation.

There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving

style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic

closely and actively intervene where ap-

propriate.

Do not continue driving. Contact a dealer’s

service center or another qualified service

center or repair shop.

System limits

The system could be delayed or malfunction

in the following situations:

–

A natural, even tire inflation pressure

loss in all four tires will not be recog-

nized. Therefore, check the tire inflation

pressure regularly.

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Press button briefly:

The menu for the Intelligent

Warning

–

Safety system is displayed. The

systems are individually

switched off according to their

respective settings.

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 reactions, 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 traffic closely

and actively intervene where appropriate.

–

LED lights up orange or goes out respec-

tive 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:

Warning

–

All Intelligent Safety systems

are switched on.

Due to system limits, individual functions

can malfunction during tow-starting/

towing with the Intelligent Safety systems

activated. There is a risk of accident.

Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off

prior to tow-starting/towing.

–

The LED lights up green.

Hold down button:

–

All Intelligent Safety systems

are switched off.

The LED goes out.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

Approach control warning

with city light braking func-

tion

Concept

The system may prevent some accidents. In

the event of an accident, the system may re-

duce impact speed.

The system sounds a warning before an im-

minent collision and activates brakes inde-

pendently, if needed.

Intelligent Safety button

The Brake Assistant function activates and

applies the brakes with limited force and

duration.

Switching on/off

Some Intelligent Safety systems are auto-

matically active after every departure. Some

Intelligent Safety systems activate accord-

ing to the last setting.

A camera at the base of the interior mirror

controls the system.

The approach control warning is available

even if cruise control has been deactivated.

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With the vehicle approaching another vehi-

cle intentionally, the approach control warn-

ing and braking are delayed in order to

avoid false system reactions.

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 reactions, 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 traffic closely

and actively intervene where appropriate.

General information

The system warns at two levels of an immi-

nent danger of collision at speeds from ap-

prox. 3 mph/5 km/h. The timing of warn-

ings may vary with the current driving

situation.

Braking is performed at speeds up to ap-

proximately 35 mph/60 km/h.

Warning

Detection range

Due to system limits, individual functions

can malfunction during tow-starting/

towing with the Intelligent Safety systems

activated. There is a risk of accident.

Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off

prior to tow-starting/towing.

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 visibility and traffic situation.

There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving

style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic

closely and actively intervene where ap-

propriate.

Intelligent Safety button

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–

The LED goes out.

Camera

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.

5. Select the desired setting.

The selected warning time is stored for the

driver profile currently in use.

Keep the windshield in front of the interior

mirror clean and clear.

Warning with braking function

Display

A warning symbol appears in the instru-

ment cluster and in the Head-up Display if a

collision with a detected vehicle is immi-

nent.

Switching on/off

Switching on automatically

The system is automatically active after ev-

ery driving off.

Switching on/off manually

Symbol Measure

Press button briefly:

Symbol lights up red: prewarn-

ing.

–

The menu for the Intelligent

Safety system is displayed. The

systems are individually

Brake and increase distance.

switched off according to their

respective settings.

Symbol flashes red and an

acoustic signal sounds: acute

warning.

–

LED lights up orange or goes out respec-

tive to their individual settings.

Brake and make an evasive ma-

neuver, if necessary.

Adjust the settings as needed. The individ-

ual settings are stored for the driver profile

currently in use.

Prewarning

This warning is provided, for instance when

there is impending danger of a collision or

the distance to the vehicle ahead is too

small.

Press button again:

–

All Intelligent Safety systems

are switched on.

–

The LED lights up green.

If a prewarning is provided, respond by

braking as warranted.

Hold down button:

–

All Intelligent Safety systems

are switched off.

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information in this Owner’s Manual re-

garding the scope of the system’s opera-

tion and limitations.

Acute warning with braking function

An acute warning is displayed when there

is an imminent danger of collision due to

the vehicle approaching another object at a

high speed.

Detection range

The system's detection potential is limited.

The driver must intervene actively when

there is an acute warning. If necessary, the

driver is assisted by a minor automatic

braking intervention in a possible risk of

collision.

Thus, a system reaction might not come or

might come late.

The following situations may not be de-

tected, for example:

Acute warnings may be provided even when

there has been no prior warning.

–

Slow moving vehicles when you ap-

proach them at high speed.

Braking intervention

Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front

of you, or sharply decelerating vehicles.

The warning prompts the driver to inter-

vene. During a warning, the maximum brak-

ing force is used. In order to activate the

Brake Assistant function, you must apply

the brakes quickly and forcefully. If there is

a risk of collision, the system may assist

with braking. When the vehicle is traveling

at a low speed, the vehicle may come to a

complete stop.

Vehicles with an unusual rear appear-

ance.

Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.

Functional limitations

The system may not be fully functional in

the following situations:

–

In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snow-

fall.

The braking intervention can be interrupted

by stepping on the accelerator pedal or by

actively moving the steering wheel.

–

In tight curves.

The system’s ability to detect objects may

be limited in some circumstances. Refer to

the information in this Owner’s Manual re-

garding the limitations of the system and

actively intervene as warranted.

If the field of view of the camera or the

windshield is dirty or covered.

–

If the driving stability control systems

are deactivated, for instance DSC OFF.

Up to 10 seconds after activating the

drive-ready state via the Start/Stop but-

ton.

System limits

–

During calibration of the camera imme-

diately after vehicle delivery.

Safety information

If there are constant blinding effects be-

cause of oncoming light, for instance

from the sun low in the sky.

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

Warning sensitivity

The more sensitive the warning settings

are, the more warnings are displayed.

Therefore, there may also be an excess of

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premature or unjustified warnings and reac-

tions.

A collision is imminent if pedestrians are lo-

cated 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.

Daytime pedestrian collision

mitigation

Safety information

Concept

Warning

The system may prevent some accidents

with pedestrians.

The system cannot serve as a substitute

for the driver’s personal judgment in as-

sessing visibility and traffic situation.

There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving

style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic

closely and actively intervene where ap-

propriate.

When driving at city speeds, the system

will issue a warning if there is imminent

risk of a collision with pedestrians, and sup-

port this with a light braking function.

The camera at the base of the interior mir-

ror controls the system.

General information

Warning

In sufficiently bright conditions, the system

issues a warning of a possible risk of colli-

sion with pedestrians in the speed range

from approx. 6 mph/10 km/h to approx.

35 mph/60 km/h

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 reactions, 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 traffic closely

and actively intervene where appropriate.

The system reacts to people who are within

the detection range of the system.

Detection range

Warning

Due to system limits, individual functions

can malfunction during tow-starting/

towing with the Intelligent Safety systems

activated. There is a risk of accident.

Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off

prior to tow-starting/towing.

The detection area in front of the vehicle is

divided into two areas:

–

Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of

the vehicle.

–

Expanded area, arrow 2, to the right and

left of the central area.

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switched off according to their

respective settings.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

–

LED lights up orange or goes out respec-

tive 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 lights up green.

Intelligent Safety button

Hold down button:

–

All Intelligent Safety systems

are switched off.

The LED goes out.

Camera

Warning with braking function

Display

If a collision with a detected person is im-

minent, a warning symbol appears on the

instrument cluster and in the Head-up Dis-

play.

The camera is installed near the interior

mirror.

The red symbol is displayed and a

signal sounds.

Keep the windshield in front of the interior

mirror clean and clear.

Intervene immediately by braking or

make an evasive maneuver.

Switching on/off

Braking intervention

The warning prompts the driver to inter-

vene. During a warning, the maximum brak-

ing force is used. In order to activate the

Brake Assistant function, you must apply

the brakes quickly and forcefully. If there is

a risk of collision, the system may assist

with braking. When the vehicle is traveling

at a low speed, the vehicle may come to a

complete stop.

Switching on automatically

The system is automatically active after ev-

ery driving off.

Switching on/off manually

Press button briefly:

–

The menu for the Intelligent

Safety system is displayed. The

systems are individually

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The braking intervention can be interrupted

by stepping on the accelerator pedal or by

actively moving the steering wheel.

Functional limitations

The system may not be fully functional or

may not be available in the following situa-

tions:

The system’s ability to detect objects may

be limited in some circumstances. Refer to

the information in this Owner’s Manual re-

garding the limitations of the system and

actively intervene as warranted.

–

In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snow-

fall.

–

In tight curves.

If the field of view of the camera or the

windshield is dirty or covered.

System limits

–

If the driving stability control systems

are deactivated, for instance DSC OFF.

Safety information

Up to 10 seconds after activating the

drive-ready state via the Start/Stop but-

ton.

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.

–

During calibration of the camera imme-

diately after vehicle delivery.

If there are constant blinding effects be-

cause of oncoming light, for instance

from the sun low in the sky.

–

When it is dark outside.

Fatigue alert

Detection range

The detection potential of the camera is lim-

ited.

Concept

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.

Thus, a warning might not be issued or be

issued late.

The following situations may not be de-

tected, for example:

–

Partially covered pedestrians.

Safety information

Pedestrians that are not detected as

such because of the viewing angle or

contour.

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 de-

tected or not be detected in time. There is

a risk of accident. Make sure that the

–

Pedestrians outside of the detection

range.

Pedestrians having a body size less than

32 in/80 cm.

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driver is rested and alert. Adjust driving

style to traffic conditions.

–

With a sporty driving style, such as dur-

ing rapid acceleration or when corner-

ing fast.

In active driving situations, such as

when changing lanes frequently.

Function

The system is switched on each time the en-

gine is started and cannot be switched off.

–

When the road surface is poor.

In the event of strong side winds.

After travel has begun, the system monitors

certain aspects of the driver's behavior, 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.

Concept

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.

Starting at approximately 43 mph/70 km/h,

the system is active and can display a rec-

ommendation to take a break.

Break recommendation

If the driver becomes less alert or fatigued,

a message is displayed in the Control Dis-

play with the recommendation to take a

break.

At standstill

After coming to a halt, the brake is released

automatically. Secure the vehicle against

rolling.

A recommendation to take a break is dis-

played only once during an uninterrupted

trip.

Harder vehicle braking

In certain situations, it can be necessary to

bring the vehicle to a halt more quickly than

the Brake Assistant allows.

After a break, another recommendation to

take a break cannot be displayed until after

approximately 45 minutes.

To do this, quickly apply extra force to the

brake. For a brief period, the braking pres-

sure will be higher than the braking pres-

sure that is achieved by the automatic brak-

ing function. This interrupts automatic

braking.

System limits

The function may be limited in the follow-

ing situations and may issue an incorrect

warning or no warning at all:

–

When the clock is set incorrectly.

When the vehicle speed is mainly below

about 43 mph/70 km/h.

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Interrupting automatic braking

It can be necessary to interrupt automatic

braking in certain situations, for instance

for an evasive maneuver.

Interrupt automatic braking:

–

By pressing the brake pedal.

By pressing the accelerator pedal.

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