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Drive-ready state, refer to page 41.

Standby state, refer to page 41.

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes model-specific

equipment, systems, and functions that are

currently available, or may become available

in the future, even if they are not present in

the vehicle.

Driving off

1. To turn drive-ready state on and drive

off, turn the Start/Stop switch while also

pressing the brake pedal.

Additional information:

2. Apply gear position.

3. Driving off.

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

When stopping

Start/Stop switch

Selector lever position D, S, L, or R

Principle

The Start/Stop switch can be used to turn

vehicle operating states on/off.

On inclines, the system prevents rolling

back against the set driving direction and

provides drive-off support.

Driving off

Overview

To drive off after stopping while drive-ready

state is on, press the accelerator pedal.

The parking brake is released automatically.

Depending on the vehicle load or driving

situation, the vehicle may roll back slightly.

Auto Start/Stop function

The Start/Stop switch is labeled EN-

GINE and located on the switch clus-

ter.

Principle

The Auto Start/Stop function helps save

fuel. The system switches off the engine

during a stop, for instance in traffic jam or

at traffic lights. Drive-ready state remains

on even if the engine stops. The engine

starts automatically for driving off.

Turning on the drive-ready state

Drive-ready state turns on when the Start/

Stop switch is pushed while depressing the

brake pedal. Pressing the Start/Stop switch

again turns drive-ready state back off, and

turns standby back on.

The Auto Start/Stop function switches to

standby whenever the engine is started us-

ing the Start/Stop button.

The function is activated at low speeds.

Additional information:

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In case of a steep downhill grade.

Engine stop

The brake pedal was not depressed hard

enough.

Functional requirements

The engine is switched off automatically

when stopping under the following condi-

tions:

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When the ambient temperature is

high and automatic climate control is

switched on.

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Selector lever is in selector lever posi-

tion D.

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The vehicle interior has not yet been

heated or cooled as desired.

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The brake pedal remains depressed

while the vehicle is at a standstill, or the

vehicle is held by Automatic Hold.

When window condensation is possi-

ble and automatic climate control is

switched on.

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The driver's seat belt is buckled, or the

driver's door is closed.

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Engine or other parts are not at operat-

ing temperature.

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Engine cooling is required.

Manual engine stop

Without Mild Hybrid technology: The

wheels are at a sharp angle or the steer-

ing wheel is being turned.

If the engine was not switched off automati-

cally when the vehicle stopped, the engine

can be switched off manually:

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Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.

At higher elevations.

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Depress the brake pedal forcefully again

from the current pedal position.

Hood is unlocked.

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Engage selector lever position P.

For stop-and-go traffic.

Selector lever position is S, L, or R.

After reversing.

When all functional preconditions are fulfil-

led, the engine switches off.

Automatic climate control with engine

switched off

Starting the engine

The air flow from the air conditioning sys-

tem is reduced when the engine is switched

off.

Functional requirements

The engine starts automatically under the

following preconditions:

Interaction Unit view

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By releasing the brake pedal.

The READY indicator on the

Interaction Unit shows that

the Auto Start/Stop function

is ready to start the engine au-

tomatically.

When Automatic Hold is activated: step

on the accelerator pedal.

Driving off with the Auto Start/Stop

function

To drive off, accelerate normally after start-

ing the engine.

Functional limitations

The engine is not switched off automatically

in the following situations:

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If this function is deactivated while the en-

gine is being stopped automatically, the en-

gine will start.

Safety mode

After the engine switches off automatically,

it will not start again automatically if any

one of the following conditions are met:

Via the selector lever position or

driving mode

The Auto Start/Stop function is deactivated

by the following:

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The driver's seat belt is unbuckled, or

the driver's door is open.

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The hood has been unlocked.

Some indicator lights illuminate for a varied

length of time.

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When Go Kart Mode is selected using

the MINI Modes switch.

The engine can only be started using the

Start/Stop switch.

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When the selector lever is used to select

either LOW mode L or sport program S.

This setting option depends on vehicle

equipment.

System limits

Even if driving off was not intended, the

deactivated engine starts up automatically

in the following situations:

Depending on vehicle equipment: Via

Interaction Unit

Depending on vehicle equipment, the Auto

Start/Stop function can be deactivated on

the Interaction Unit.

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With excessive warming of the interior

when cooling is turned on.

With excessive cooling of the interior

when heating is turned on.

1. To do so, go through the menu as fol-

lows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving

settings" / "Drivetrain and chassis" /

"Activate Auto Start/Stop".

When window condensation is possi-

ble and automatic climate control is

switched on.

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Without mild hybrid technology:

In case of a steering operation.

2. Select the desired setting.

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When changing the selector lever posi-

tion from D or P to R.

Switching off the vehicle during an

automatic engine stop

If the engine stops automatically, the vehi-

cle can be parked safely, for example to

leave it.

If the vehicle battery is deeply dis-

charged.

When starting an oil level measurement.

1. Turn the Start/Stop switch.

Deactivating Auto Start/Stop

manually

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Drive-ready state is switched off.

Standby state is switched on.

Principle

Selector lever position P is engaged

automatically.

In certain driving situations, e.g., traffic

jams, it may be helpful to deactivate Auto

Start/Stop manually. The engine will then

no longer switch off automatically.

2. Set the parking brake.

Automatic deactivation

In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop

function is deactivated automatically for

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safety reasons, for instance if no driver is

detected.

The vehicle drives off slowly when the

brake pedal is released.

R reverse gear

Malfunction

To reverse, engage selector lever position R.

Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle

is stationary.

Auto Start/Stop no longer switches off the

combustion engine automatically in the

event of a malfunction. A Check Control

message appears on the Interaction Unit.

You may continue driving. Have the vehicle

checked by an authorized service center or

another qualified service center or repair

shop.

The vehicle drives off slowly when the

brake pedal is released.

N Neutral

To push the vehicle or have it coast with-

out using the drive system, engage selector

lever position N, e.g., in car washes.

Steptronic transmission

Parking brake P

Principle

The Steptronic transmission is the vehicle's

automatic transmission. Shift paddles allow

you to shift manually as necessary.

General information

In position P, the drive is blocked by the

transmission, e.g., to park the vehicle.

Only press parking brake button P when the

vehicle is stationary.

Safety information

Before leaving the vehicle, make sure to

engage the parking brake. Otherwise, the

vehicle may begin to move.

Warning

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move

and possibly roll away. There is a risk of

accident, injury, or property damage. Be-

fore leaving your vehicle, secure it against

rolling away, e.g., by applying the parking

brake.

P is engaged automatically

The transmission lock engages automati-

cally in situations like the following:

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After drive-ready state is turned off, if

selector lever position R, M, or D/S is

engaged.

Selector lever positions

Display

The engaged selector lever position is

shown on the Interaction Unit and next to

the selector lever, e.g., P.

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After standby state is switched off, if

selector lever position N is engaged.

If the driver's seat belt is unbuckled and

the driver's door is opened while the

vehicle is stationary and selector lever

position R, M, or D/S is engaged.

Before leaving the vehicle, make sure to

engage the parking brake. Otherwise, the

vehicle may begin to move.

Gear position D

In selector lever position D, all gears for

forward travel are shifted automatically.

Additional information:

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Parking brake, refer to page 126.

Engaging selector lever positions

General information

Without shift paddles: To switch be-

tween selector lever position D and L,

tap the selector lever toward D/L.

To prevent the vehicle from moving when

a gear is engaged or when reversing, press

and hold the brake pedal until the vehicle

drives off.

Functional requirements

To engage a selector lever position, the

following functional requirements must be

met:

Engaging selector lever position P

Only push the parking brake button when

the vehicle is stationary.

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To switch from selector lever position P

to another selector lever position, drive-

ready state must be on and the brake

pedal must be pressed.

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Selection lever position P cannot be dis-

engaged until all technical prerequisites

are met.

Engaging a selector lever position

To engage selector lever positions, proceed

as follows:

To engage selector lever position

P and the parking brake, press the

parking brake button on the switch

cluster.

1. Fasten the driver’s seat belt.

2. Push the selector lever in the desired di-

rection, past the resistance point if nec-

essary. The selector lever automatically

returns to the center position when re-

leased.

The parking brake is applied and the trans-

mission lock is engaged.

With shift paddles: To switch between

selector lever position D and S, tap the

selector lever toward D/S.

Rolling or pushing the vehicle

General information

In some situations, the vehicle is supposed

to roll without its own drive for a short

distance, for instance in a car wash or to be

pushed.

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NOTICE

Without shift paddles: LOW mode

Principle

LOW mode is recommended when the en-

gine braking effect needs to be increased,

for instance on steep downhill gradients.

Selector lever position P is automatically

engaged when standby state is switched

off. The wheels are blocked. There is a risk

of damage to property. Do not switch off

standby if the vehicle is meant to coast,

e.g., in a car wash.

General information

In LOW mode, the transmission contin-

ues shifting automatically, but generally

in lower gears than in selector lever posi-

tion D.

To engage selector lever position N, proceed

as follows:

LOW mode can therefore also be used to

accelerate faster.

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Switch on drive-ready state.

3. Engage selector lever position N.

4. Switch off drive-ready state.

Enabling LOW mode

To activate LOW mode, tap the selector

lever from selector lever position D to D/L.

In this way, standby state remains

switched on, and a Check Control mes-

sage is displayed.

The transmission's LOW mode is enabled.

Exiting LOW mode

The vehicle can roll.

To activate LOW mode, pull the selector

lever to D/L.

The parking brake is engaged automatically

after approx. 35 minutes.

D is shown on the Interaction Unit.

With shift paddles: S program

Principle

If the system is not operational, you may

not be able to change the selector lever po-

sition.

If necessary, release the transmission lock

electronically.

The shifting points and shifting times in

the Sport program are designed for sport-

ier handling. The transmission, for instance

shifts up later and the shifting times are

shorter.

Additional information:

Electronic unlocking of the transmission

lock, refer to page 121.

Kickdown

Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driv-

ing performance.

Activating the Sport program

To activate the Sport program, tap the selec-

tor lever toward selector lever position D/S.

Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the

resistance point at the full throttle position.

The sport program of the transmission is

activated.

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Ending the Sport program

To stop the Sport program, tap the selector

lever toward selector lever position D/S.

General information

Shifting

The vehicle only shifts at suitable RPM and

road speeds.

The engaged selector lever position is

shown on the Interaction Unit.

Even in manual mode, the transmis-

sion shifts automatically in certain situa-

tions, e.g., when speed limits are reached.

Electronic unlocking of the

transmission lock

Temporary manual mode

General information

In selector lever position D, pulling a shift

paddle switches into manual mode tempora-

rily.

Unlock the transmission lock electroni-

cally, e.g., to maneuver the vehicle out of

a hazardous area in the event of a malfunc-

tion.

In manual mode, if the vehicle is driven

with a restrained style for a certain period

of time, does not accelerate, and is not

shifted with the shift paddles, the transmis-

sion switches back to automatic mode.

Before unlocking the transmission lock, se-

cure the vehicle against rolling away, for

instance with a wheel chock.

Engaging selector lever position N

It is possible to switch into automatic mode:

To engage selector lever position N, proceed

as follows:

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Pull and hold the right shift paddle until

D is shown on the Interaction Unit.

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In addition to the pulled right shift pad-

dle, pull the left shift paddle.

1. Quickly turn the Start/Stop switch three

times without pressing the brake.

2. Depress the brake pedal.

Continuous manual mode

In Sport program S, pulling a shift paddle

switches to manual mode M.

3. Within 30 seconds, press the selector

lever to position N until position N ap-

pears on the selector lever.

It is possible to switch into automatic mode:

A Check Control message is displayed.

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Pull and hold the right shift paddle until

S is shown on the Interaction Unit.

4. Maneuver the vehicle from the hazard-

ous area and secure it against rolling

away.

In addition to pulling the right shift pad-

dle, tap the left shift paddle.

Pull the selector lever to D/S.

When M2 is set manually while the vehicle

is stationary, the transmission will no lon-

ger shift back to M1. This shift behavior is

maintained until M1 is engaged manually or

manual mode M is exited.

Shift paddles

Principle

The shift paddles on the steering wheel are

used to change gears manually.

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Launch Control

Principle

Under dry ambient conditions, Launch Con-

trol ensures optimal acceleration on roads

with good traction.

General information

Using Launch Control causes premature

component wear since this function repre-

sents a very heavy load for the vehicle.

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To upshift, pull the right shift paddle.

To downshift, pull the left shift paddle.

Do not turn the steering wheel when driv-

ing off with Launch Control.

The selected gear is shown briefly on the

Interaction Unit, then the current gear is

shown again.

Do not use Launch Control when breaking

in the vehicle.

Additional information:

Advanced mode

Break-in, refer to page 274.

General information

Functional requirement

Depending on vehicle equipment, the Step-

tronic transmission offers an advanced

mode with adapted shift characteristics.

Launch Control can be used when the en-

gine is at operating temperature. The en-

gine is at operating temperature after an

uninterrupted trip of at least 6 miles/10 km.

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Automatic downshift to lowest possible

gear.

Driving off with Launch Control

To drive off with Launch Control, proceed

as follows:

If the left shift paddle is pulled and

held, the Steptronic transmission auto-

matically shifts down to the lowest pos-

sible gear.

1. Switch on drive-ready state.

2. Activate Go Kart Mode.

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Avoid automatic upshifting in manual

mode.

In manual mode, the Steptronic trans-

mission does not shift up automatically

when speed limits are reached.

3. Enable the driving dynamics setting:

"SPORT PLUS".

4. With the left foot, press down forcefully

on the brake.

There is no downshifting for kickdown.

5. Engage forward gear.

Enabling advanced mode

Advanced mode activates in situations like

the following:

6. Press the accelerator pedal all the way

down and hold.

Launch Control information is shown on

the Interaction Unit.

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Transmission in manual mode.

"SPORT PLUS": Settings under Drive in

Go Kart Mode in MINI Modes.

7. The starting engine speed adjusts. Wait

briefly until the engine speed is con-

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stant. Keep the accelerator pedal in this

position.

Overview

8. Release the brake within a few seconds

of the Launch Control information illu-

minating.

The vehicle accelerates.

Upshifting is performed automatically.

Launch Control stays on as long as the

Launch Control information is displayed

and the accelerator pedal is not released.

The shift paddles are located on the steering

wheel.

Repeated use during a trip

After Launch Control has been used, the

transmission must cool down for a short

time before Launch Control can be used

again. Launch Control adjusts to the sur-

rounding conditions when used again.

Using the function

1. To activate the Sport Boost function,

pull and hold the left shift paddle.

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The function is active.

A countdown is shown on the Inter-

action Unit.

After using Launch Control

To support driving stability, reactivate Dy-

namic Stability Control as soon as possible.

2. Before the countdown has finished, de-

press the accelerator pedal.

System limits

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The vehicle accelerates.

An experienced driver may be able to ach-

ieve better acceleration values in DSC OFF

without Launch Control mode.

Sport Boost function

Principle

The SPORT BOOST function can be used for

upcoming acceleration, for example.

BOOST is shown on the Interaction Unit.

This function is operated with the shift pad-

dles on the steering wheel.

The countdown can be restarted, for exam-

ple if the function cannot be used immedi-

ately.

The system prepares the vehicle.

To restart the countdown, pull and hold the

left shift paddle again until the countdown

is reset.

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The MINI Modes switch is located

on the switch cluster and labeled EX-

PERIENCE.

Stopping the function

The function is automatically interrupted if

the countdown has finished or if the func-

tion was used in the acceleration process.

Display

Deactivating the function

The selected mode is shown by specific col-

ors and indicators on the Interaction Unit

and Head-up display, depending on vehicle

equipment.

Pull and hold the right shift paddle until the

BOOST indicator disappears.

MINI Modes in detail

General information

MINI Modes are used to adjust vehicle han-

dling. They are also referred to as driving

modes.

MINI Modes

Principle

MINI Modes are used to adjust vehicle han-

dling and customize the overall experience

in the interior.

Various MINI Experience Modes can be

used, depending on vehicle equipment.

The various modes are used to adapt the

vehicle to the respective situation.

Core Mode

Core Mode is a drive mode that provides for

comfort-related settings.

General information

Depending on the equipment, the following

systems are affected, for instance:

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Drive system.

Go Kart Mode

Go Kart Mode is a driving mode that pro-

vides increased vehicle agility.

Steering.

Display on the Interaction Unit.

Comfort functions in vehicle interior.

MINI Sound.

Individual settings, e.g., for driving dynam-

ics, chassis, and drive system, can be con-

figured as needed.

Lighting effects in vehicle interior.

"SPORT PLUS": Under Driving Dynamics,

this setting deactivates Dynamic Stability

Control, thus limiting driving stability.

Overview

Additional information:

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Dynamic Stability Control, refer to

page 193.

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Setting for increased driving dynamics,

refer to page 195.

Green Mode

Green Mode is a drive mode that provides

consumption-optimized tuning and antici-

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patory display. The interior lighting is also

reduced here, for example.

Configuring modes

Some modes can be configured individually.

To configure the desired mode, proceed as

follows:

MINI Experience Modes in detail

In addition to MINI Modes, there are also

MINI Experience Modes. MINI Experience

Modes are not used to adjust vehicle han-

dling, but rather to customize the lighting

effects in the interior, for example.

1.

2.

Press the MINI Modes button on

the switch cluster.

Tap the Settings icon on the Interac-

tion Unit.

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Balance Mode

3. Select the desired settings.

Balance Mode is a driving mode that en-

sures a pleasant ambiance and a relaxed

drive.

Changing the start mode

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Personal Mode

Some modes can be set as the start mode.

The set start mode activates when drive-

ready state is turned on.

Personal Mode is a mode that offers spe-

cial customization options. A personal-

ized background image, for example, can

be chosen for the Interaction Unit.

To configured the desired start mode, pro-

ceed as follows:

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Timeless Mode

Timeless Mode is used when driving

with the MINI retro design.

1.

2.

Press the MINI Modes button on

the switch cluster.

Tap the Settings icon on the Interac-

tion Unit.

Vivid Mode

Vivid Mode is a mode that ensures a

vibrant audio experience and impressive

ambient lighting effects in the vehicle

interior.

3. Select the desired start mode.

Experience View

When a mode is activated, specific views

are displayed on the Interaction Unit. These

specific views can be unselected in the set-

tings as follows:

Selecting a mode

To select the desired mode, proceed as fol-

lows:

1.

Press the MINI Modes button on

the switch cluster.

1.

2.

Press the MINI Modes button on

the switch cluster.

Tap the Settings icon on the Interac-

tion Unit.

2. Select the desired mode by pressing the

switch again.

3. "Experience View"

4. Select the desired setting.

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There is a risk of accident, injury, or prop-

erty damage. Do not leave children or ani-

mals unattended in the vehicle. Take the

vehicle key with you when exiting and

lock the vehicle.

Parking brake

Principle

The parking brake is used to prevent the

vehicle from rolling away when it is parked.

Overview

Safety information

Button in the vehicle

Warning

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move

and possibly roll away. There is a risk of

accident, injury, or property damage. Be-

fore leaving the vehicle, secure the vehicle

against rolling away.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is se-

cured against rolling away, follow the fol-

lowing:

–

Set the parking brake.

The parking brake button is located

on the switch cluster.

On uphill grades or on downhill

slopes, turn the front wheels in the

direction of the curb.

Setting the parking brake

With a stationary vehicle

–

On uphill grades or on downhill

slopes, also secure the vehicle, for in-

stance with a wheel chock.

To engage the parking brake, press

the parking brake button on the

switch cluster.

Warning

Unattended children or animals in the ve-

hicle can cause the vehicle to move and

endanger themselves and traffic, for exam-

ple, due to the following actions:

The LED in the button illuminates.

The indicator light on the Interaction

Unit illuminates red.

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Establishing standby.

The parking brake is engaged and

transmission lock is engaged.

Releasing the parking brake.

Opening and closing the doors or

windows.

While driving

Using the parking brake while driving

serves as emergency braking.

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Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

To brake the vehicle, press and hold

the parking brake button on the

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switch cluster. The vehicle brakes hard for

as long as the button is pressed.

Releasing the parking brake

automatically

The parking brake is released automatically

when you drive off.

The indicator light on the Interaction

Unit illuminates red, a signal sounds,

and the brake lights illuminate.

The LED and the indicator light go out.

A Check Control message is displayed.

Malfunction

If the parking brake fails or malfunctions,

secure the vehicle so that it does not roll

away before you exit.

The parking brake is engaged and the trans-

mission lock is set when the vehicle is sta-

tionary.

A Check Control message appears on the

Interaction Unit.

Engaging the parking brake

automatically

In some situations, the parking brake is

engaged automatically, e.g., through Auto-

matic Hold.

Secure the vehicle against rolling away, for

instance with a wheel chock, after getting

out of the vehicle.

Additionally, the system can be set to auto-

matically engaging the parking brake when

the drive-ready state is turned off.

After a power interruption

To reestablish parking brake operability af-

ter a power interruption, an initialization

may be required.

To do so, go through the menu as fol-

lows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving

settings" / "Drivetrain and chassis" / "Apply

automatically".

1. Turn on standby state.

In selector lever position N, the parking

brake will not be engaged automatically.

2.

3.

Press the parking brake button.

Press the parking brake button

Releasing the parking brake

again after 2 seconds.

The Check Control messages for the

parking brake go out.

Releasing the parking brake manually

Follow these steps to manually release the

parking brake:

Possible function-related noises are nor-

mal.

1. Switch on drive-ready state.

The red indicator light shows that

the parking brake is ready again.

2.

On the switch cluster, press the

parking brake button with the brake

applied or selector lever position P en-

gaged.

The LED and the indicator light go out.

The parking brake is released.

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Set the parking brake.

Automatic Hold

On uphill grades or on downhill

slopes, turn the front wheels in the

direction of the curb.

Principle

Automatic Hold assists the driver by auto-

matically setting and releasing the brake

such as when moving in stop-and-go traffic.

–

On uphill grades or on downhill

slopes, also secure the vehicle, for in-

stance with a wheel chock.

When a gear position is engaged, the vehi-

cle is automatically held in place when it is

stationary.

Warning

On uphill grades the system prevents the

vehicle from rolling back when driving off.

Unattended children or animals in the ve-

hicle can cause the vehicle to move and

endanger themselves and traffic, for exam-

ple, due to the following actions:

General information

The parking brake is applied automatically

by Automatic Hold under the following sit-

uations:

–

Establishing standby.

Releasing the parking brake.

Opening and closing the doors or

windows.

–

Drive-ready state is switched off.

The driver’s door is open for more than

one second and no pedal is pressed dur-

ing this time.

–

Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

There is a risk of accident, injury, or prop-

erty damage. Do not leave children or ani-

mals unattended in the vehicle. Take the

vehicle key with you when exiting and

lock the vehicle.

–

The moving vehicle is brought to a

standstill using the parking brake.

In selector lever position N, Automatic Hold

is temporarily deactivated.

There are two ways to activate and deacti-

vate Automatic Hold:

Activating Automatic Hold via the

menu

–

Via the Interaction Unit.

Using the brake pedal.

To activate Automatic Hold via the menu,

proceed as follows:

Safety information

1. Drive-ready state is on and the vehicle

is stationary.

Warning

2. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving settings" /

"Drivetrain and chassis".

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move

and possibly roll away. There is a risk of

accident, injury, or property damage. Be-

fore leaving the vehicle, secure the vehicle

against rolling away.

3. Select “Automatic Hold”.

When driving, the gray indicator

light indicates that Automatic Hold

is ready.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is se-

cured against rolling away, follow the fol-

lowing:

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When stationary, the indicator light

illuminates green to indicate that

Automatic Hold is on.

vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold or

if the vehicle is exited.

The indicator light changes from

green to red.

Activating Automatic Hold using

the brake pedal

To activate Automatic Hold using the brake

pedal, the vehicle must be at a standstill.

Proceed as follows to activate:

The parking brake is not set automatically if

the drive-ready state was switched off while

the vehicle was coasting. Automatic Hold is

temporarily deactivated in this case.

Deactivating Automatic Hold via

the menu

1. To activate/deactivate Automatic Hold,

go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving settings" /

"Drivetrain and chassis".

1. Switch on drive-ready state.

2. Depress the brake pedal until some re-

sistance is perceptible. Then depress the

brake pedal firmly.

As soon as Automatic Hold turns

on, the indicator light illuminates

green and a Check Control message

appears.

2. Select “Automatic Hold”.

The indicator light goes out.

Automatic Hold is switched off.

When driving, the indicator light

changes from green to gray to show

that Automatic Hold is ready.

If the vehicle is being held by Automatic

Hold, also press on the brake pedal when

switching off.

Automatic Hold holding the vehicle

Automatic Hold is activated and the driver’s

door is closed.

Deactivating Automatic Hold using

the brake pedal

To deactivate Automatic Hold using the

brake pedal, the vehicle must be at a stand-

still:

After stopping, the vehicle is au-

tomatically secured against rolling

away as soon as the indicator light

illuminates green.

1. Depress the brake pedal until some re-

sistance is perceptible.

2. Then depress the brake pedal firmly.

Driving off

Press the accelerator pedal to drive off.

The indicator light goes out and a Check

Control message appears.

The brake is released automatically and the

indicator light of the parking brake is no

longer illuminated.

Automatic Hold is deactivated.

Automatic Hold in the driver

profile

The current status of Automatic Hold is

saved to the driver profile currently being

used. If the driver profile is changed, the

saved settings are applied. If the driver pro-

Automatic parking brake

application

The parking brake is automatically set if

drive-ready state is switched off while the

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file is changed while drive-ready state is on,

Automatic Hold can only be activated.

Automatic Hold is only deactivated when

drive-ready state is turned off.

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