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DRIVING TIPS

Things to remember when driving

new; they achieve their full traction poten-

tial after a break-in time.

Vehicle features and options

Drive conservatively for the first

200 miles/300 km.

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.

Brake system

Brake discs and brake pads only reach their

full effectiveness after ap-

prox. 300 miles/500 km. Drive moderately

during this break-in period.

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

the vehicle's operating life.

Breaking-in period

General information

Moving parts need to begin working to-

gether smoothly.

General driving notes

The following instructions will help you to

achieve a long vehicle life and good effi-

ciency.

Closing the tailgate

Safety information

Warning

An open tailgate protrudes from the vehi-

cle and can endanger occupants and other

traffic participants or damage the vehicle

in the event of an accident, braking or eva-

sive maneuvers. There is a risk of injury or

risk of damage to property. Do not drive

with the tailgate open.

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.

Driving with the tailgate open

If driving with the tailgate open cannot be

avoided:

Tires

Tire traction is not optimal due to manufac-

turing circumstances when tires are brand-

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Close all windows and the glass sunroof.

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Greatly increase the air flow from the

vents.

ing your ability to steer and brake the vehi-

cle.

Drive moderately.

Driving through water

General information

Ice on window glass

When driving through water, follow the fol-

lowing:

NOTICE

The window will be lowered slightly when

pulling on the door handle. In the event of

frost, the window may freeze up and not

be lowered. There is a risk of damage to

property. When pulling on the door han-

dle, make sure that the window is lowered.

If necessary, remove snow and ice from

the window. Do not open the door with

force.

–

Drive through calm water only.

Drive through water only if it is not

deeper than maximum 9.8 inches/25 cm.

–

Drive through water no faster than

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

Safety information

NOTICE

Mobile communication devices in

the vehicle

When driving too quickly through too

deep water, water can enter into the en-

gine 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 wa-

ter level and the maximum speed for driv-

ing through water.

Warning

Vehicle electronics and mobile phones can

influence one another. There is radiation

due to the transmission operations of mo-

bile phones. There is a risk of injury or

risk of damage to property. If possible, in

the car's interior use only mobile phones

with direct connections to an exterior an-

tenna in order to exclude mutual interfer-

ence and deflect the radiation from the

car's interior.

Braking safely

General information

The vehicle is equipped with an Antilock

Braking System ABS as a standard feature.

Perform an emergency stop in situations

that require such.

Hydroplaning

On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water

can form between the tires and road sur-

face.

Steering is still responsive. You can still

avoid any obstacles with a minimum of

steering effort.

Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds

from the hydraulic circuits indicate that

ABS is in its active mode.

This phenomenon is referred to as hydro-

planing. It is characterized by a partial or

complete loss of contact between the tires

and the road surface, ultimately undermin-

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Safety information

Warning

Objects in the area around the pedals

Warning

Light but consistent brake pressure can

lead to high temperatures, brakes wearing

out and possibly even brake failure. There

is a risk of accident. Avoid placing exces-

sive stress on the brake system.

Objects in the driver's floor area can limit

the pedal distance or block a depressed

pedal. There is a risk of accident. Stow ob-

jects in the vehicle such that they are se-

cured and cannot enter into the driver's

floor area. 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 fastened again after they were re-

moved, for instance for cleaning.

Warning

In idle state or with drive-ready state

switched off, safety-relevant functions, for

instance drive system braking effect, brak-

ing force boost and steering assistance,

are restricted or not available at all. There

is a risk of accident. Do not drive in idle

state or with drive-ready state switched

off.

Driving in wet conditions

When roads are wet, salted, or in heavy

rain, gently press the brake pedal every few

miles.

Brake disc corrosion

Ensure that this action does not endanger

other traffic.

Corrosion on the brake discs and contami-

nation on the brake pads are increased by

the following circumstances:

The heat generated during braking dries

brake discs and brake pads and protects

them against corrosion.

–

Low mileage.

Extended periods when the vehicle is

not used at all.

In this way braking efficiency will be avail-

able when you need it.

–

Infrequent use of the brakes.

Aggressive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning

agents.

Hills

Corrosion buildup on the brake discs will

cause a pulsating effect on the brakes in

their response - generally this cannot be

corrected.

General information

The braking effect of the drive system can

be influenced through the energy recovery.

Condensation water under the

parked vehicle

When using the automatic climate control,

condensation water develops and collects

underneath the vehicle.

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Always place the heaviest pieces on the

bottom.

Ground clearance

Secure the roof luggage firmly, for in-

stance using ratchet straps.

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.

Do not let objects project into the open-

ing path of the tailgate.

Drive cautiously and avoid sudden ac-

celeration and braking maneuvers. Take

corners gently.

Driving on racetracks

Roof-mounted luggage rack

Warning

General information

Installation only possible with roof rack.

The vehicle is not designed for use in M

Sport or motor sport type competition.

There is a risk of accident. Do not use the

vehicle for M Sport or motor sport type

competitions.

Roof racks are available as special accesso-

ries.

Mounting

Follow the installation instructions of the

roof rack.

Higher mechanical and thermal loads during

racetrack operation lead to increased wear.

This wear is not covered by the warranty.

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.

Therefore, note the following when loading

and driving:

–

Do not exceed the approved roof/axle

loads and the approved gross vehicle

weight.

–

Be sure that adequate clearance is main-

tained for tilting and opening the glass

sunroof.

–

Distribute the roof load uniformly.

The roof load should not extend past the

loading area.

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Attached parts on the vehicle impair the

aerodynamics and increase the energy con-

sumption.

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.

Close the windows and glass

sunroof

Driving with the glass sunroof and windows

open results in increased air resistance and

thereby reduces the range.

Tires

General information

Tires can affect energy consumption in vari-

ous ways, for instance energy consumption

can be influenced by tire size.

The vehicle contains comprehensive tech-

nologies for reducing energy consumption

and for maximizing the range.

The range depends on a number of different

factors, refer to page 125.

Check the tire inflation pressure

regularly

Check and, if needed, correct the tire infla-

tion pressure at least twice a month and be-

fore starting on a long trip.

The implementation of certain measures,

driving style and regular maintenance can

increasing the range and thereby also re-

duce the environmental impact.

Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling

resistance and thus raises energy consump-

tion and tire wear.

Remove unnecessary cargo

Additional weight reduces the range.

Stationary climate control

Remove attached parts follow-

ing use

Run advance climate control, refer to

page 184, in the vehicle during charging be-

fore driving off.

Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof-mounted or

rear luggage racks which are no longer re-

quired following use.

Heating and cooling operations are very en-

ergy intensive and substantially reduce the

electric range.

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Look well ahead when driving Have maintenance carried out

Driving smoothly and proactively reduces

energy consumption.

Have the vehicle maintained regularly to

achieve optimal vehicle efficiency and serv-

ice life. MINI recommends that mainte-

nance work be performed by a MINI service

center.

Avoid unnecessary acceleration and brak-

ing.

By maintaining a suitable distance to the

vehicle driving ahead of you.

Also note the MINI maintenance systems,

refer to page 248.

Longer braking procedures result in more

efficient charging of the high-voltage bat-

tery via energy recovery from braking.

Using eDRIVE efficiently

Concept

Use accelerator pedal for de-

celeration and coasting

eDRIVE operates automatically. Proactive

driving utilizes energy consumption and en-

ergy recovery optimally. Energy recovery is

used to charge the high-voltage battery. En-

ergy recovery is important for the supply of

electrical components and thus a prerequi-

site for a long range. Energy consumption

and recovery depend very much, among

other things, on your driving style.

When approaching a red light, use accelera-

tor pedal for decelerating.

For going downhill use coasting function;

for this purpose, press accelerator pedal just

enough that the vehicle rolls.

Switch off any functions that

are not currently needed

Optimizing driving style

Performance display

Your driving style can be optimized using

the performance display.

Functions such as seat heating and the rear

window defroster require a lot of energy

and reduce the range, especially in city and

stop-and-go traffic.

Switch off these functions if they are not

needed.

The GREEN and GREEN+ driving modes

support the energy-conserving use of com-

fort features. They automatically perform a

partial or complete deactivation of these

functions.

The energy recovery occurs during coasting

and braking and is displayed in the perform-

ance display by the accelerator pedal indica-

tor.

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The accelerator pedal indicator is within the

CHARGE range.

Do not allow the vehicle to sit idle for lon-

ger than four weeks with a charge state

below approx. 80 %.

Efficient energy recovery:

–

The accelerator pedal moves in the yel-

low range of the CHARGE display, ar-

row 1.

GREEN Mode

–

The energy use while driving can be op-

timized by efficient acceleration.

Concept

Set high energy recovery, refer to page 106,

to recover as much energy as possible.

GREEN Mode supports a driving style that

saves on consumption. For this purpose, the

engine control and comfort features, for in-

stance the climate control output, are ad-

justed.

Efficient acceleration:

–

The accelerator pedal moves in the yel-

low range of the ePOWER display, ar-

row 2.

In addition, context-sensitive instructions

are displayed to assist with an efficient

driving style.

–

Use deceleration by coasting as often as

possible for energy recovery.

General information

The system includes the following MINI-

MALISM functions and MINIMALISM dis-

plays:

Discharge of the high-voltage

battery

General information

–

GREEN Limit, refer to page 215

Longer idle periods, refer to page 266, can

reduce the charge state of the high-voltage

battery.

GREEN climate control, refer to

page 215.

–

GREEN tip, driving instruction, refer to

page 215.

Safety information

MINIMALISM analyzer, refer to

page 216.

NOTICE

The high-voltage battery can be damaged

if left uncharged or with low charge for ex-

tended periods. There is a risk of damage

to property. Before storing the vehicle for

an extended period, ensure that the high-

voltage battery is fully charged. During the

idle period, connect the vehicle to a charg-

ing station at a compatible charging loca-

tion. If necessary, the high-voltage battery

will be charged automatically. Make sure

that charging is carried out. Regularly

check the charge state.

Activating GREEN Mode

Press the MINI Driving Modes

switch downward until

GREEN is displayed in the in-

strument cluster.

Configuring GREEN

Via MINI Driving Modes switch

1. Activating GREEN Mode.

2. "Configure GREEN"

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3. Select the desired setting.

GREEN potential savings

Shows potential savings with the current

settings in percentages.

Via the Central Information Display

(CID)

Display in the instrument cluster

GREEN tip, driving instruction

General information

1.

"My MINI"

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. "Configure GREEN"

4. Select the desired setting.

The GREEN tip indicates that your driving

style can be modified to be more efficient,

for example by backing off the accelerator.

Activating/deactivating the functions

The following functions can be activated/

deactivated:

Activating/deactivating the display

–

"GREEN speed warning"

"GREEN climate control"

"Coasting"

Activate information relating to the driving

style and GREEN tips in the instrument

cluster using the Central Information Dis-

play (CID):

Settings are stored for the driver profile

currently used.

1.

"My MINI"

2. "System settings"

3. "Displays"

GREEN Limit

–

"GREEN speed warning": GREEN Limit

is activated.

4. "Instrument panel"

5. "GREEN info"

A GREEN tip is displayed if the speed of

the set GREEN Limit is exceeded.

–

"Tip at:"

GREEN tip, symbols

An additional symbol and text instructions

are displayed.

Set the desired speed for the GREEN

Limit.

When GREEN+ is activated, the GREEN

Limit is set to 55 mph/90 km/h.

Symbol Measure

For an efficient driving style,

look well ahead when driving,

accelerate conservatively, and

delay accelerating.

GREEN climate control

Climate control is set to be efficient.

By making a slight change to the set tem-

perature and adjusting the rate of heating

or cooling of the car's interior consumption

can be economized.

Reduce speed to the selected

GREEN speed.

The power output to the seat heater and ex-

terior mirror is reduced.

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Display on the Control Display

Indications on the Control Display

Displaying MINIMALISM information

The current efficiency of the functions in

GREEN Mode can be displayed on the Con-

trol Display.

The display of the MINIMALISM analyzer

consists of a fish in a water glass and a

value table.

The fish and the movements of the water in

the bowl symbolize the efficiency of the

driving style.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Depending on the equipment, the fish is

shown with efficient and inefficient driving

style or only with inefficient driving style.

1.

"My MINI"

2. "Technology in action"

3. "MINIMALISM"

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

fish's mood worsens, and a reduced number

of stars is displayed.

Information is shown on the following func-

tions:

–

Auto Start/Stop function.

Energy recovery.

The table of values contains stars and evalu-

ates the driving style in different catego-

ries. The more efficient the driving style,

the more stars are displayed in the table.

MINIMALISM analyzer

Concept

In this situation, the function helps develop

an especially efficient driving style and to

save energy.

To assist with an efficient driving style,

GREEN tips are displayed while driving.

Tips for an energy-saving driving style, In-

creasing the range, refer to page 212.

For this purpose, the driving style is ana-

lyzed. The assessment is done in various

categories and is displayed on the Control

Display.

This display will help you adjust your driv-

ing style and save some energy.

Functional requirement

This function is available in GREEN Mode.

Displaying the MINIMALISM analyzer

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

2. "Technology in action"

3. "MINIMALISM Analyser"

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