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Vehicle features and options

Coasting

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.

Principle

The drive system allows the vehicle to coast

freely with minimal deceleration in selector

lever position D. This driving condition is

referred to as coasting. This reduces fuel

consumption.

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

General information

An anticipatory driving style helps the

driver use the coasting function often and

enhances the consumption-reducing effect

of coasting.

Reducing fuel consumption

Principle

The vehicle contains advanced technologies

for the reduction of consumption and emis-

sion values.

Coasting is automatically adapted to the re-

spective driving situation.

Exemplary driving situations

If you can travel a certain distance without

any foreseeable need to brake, it is benefi-

cial to coast.

There are some actions you can take to

change your fuel consumption and environ-

mental impact:

–

Remove unnecessary cargo from the ve-

hicle.

The following example driving situations

may be suitable for coasting:

Remove add-on parts, e.g., a rear carrier,

after use.

–

Coasting on a straight downhill gradient

with no obstacles.

Close the windows and glass sunroof

while driving.

–

Coasting on a distance without obsta-

cles.

Check the tire pressure regularly and in-

crease it as necessary.

Avoid late or strong braking.

Switch off the engine if the vehicle is to

remain stationary for a longer period.

Functional requirements

Note the following functional requirements

when coasting:

Practice anticipatory driving and let the

vehicle coast more often.

–

Selector lever position D is engaged.

The brake has not been applied.

Deactivate functions that are not re-

quired, e.g., rear window heating.

Have the vehicle serviced regularly.

The accelerator pedal has not been

pressed.

–

The engine and transmission are at op-

erating temperature.

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The function is available in the speed

range from approx. 16 mph/25 km/h to

100 mph/160 km/h.

Overview

Operation via shift paddles

Principle

Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the

Coasting mode can be influenced with the

shift paddles.

The MINI Modes switch is located

on the switch cluster and labeled EX-

PERIENCE.

Activating/deactivating coasting via

shift paddles

To activate coasting, operate the right shift

paddle.

Configuring Green Mode

General information

To configure Green Mode, proceed as fol-

lows:

To deactivate, actuate the left shift paddle.

System limits

In the following situations, coasting cannot

be used at all or only to a limited extent:

–

When Active Cruise Control is on.

1.

2.

On the switch cluster, select

Green Mode using the MINI Modes

switch.

Sensors are defective, dirty, or covered.

Driving in the dynamic limit range and

on steep uphill/downhill grades.

Tap the Settings icon on the Interac-

tion Unit.

–

If the battery charge level is too low

temporarily, or if the electrical system

requires too much power.

3. Select the desired setting.

Resetting the settings

To reset the settings, proceed as follows:

Green Mode

Principle

Green Mode helps promote an efficient driv-

ing style.

1.

2.

On the switch cluster, select

Green Mode using the MINI Modes

switch.

In addition, the efficiency trainer displays

situation dependent notes to assist with an

efficient driving style.

Tap the Settings icon on the Interac-

tion Unit.

3. "Reset settings".

The extended range achieved can be dis-

played as a bonus range on the Interaction

Unit.

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The efficient range of the power gauge is

colored green. Additionally, the bonus range

will be displayed.

Efficiency trainer

Principle

The bonus range and animal symbols for ef-

ficient driving styles are displayed, depend-

ing on the driving situation.

The Efficiency Coach supports an anticipa-

tory and comfort-oriented driving style. To

do so, map and sensor data is used to ana-

lyze the current driving situation, e.g., pre-

ceding vehicles. Based on this information,

the driver receives notices for an efficient

driving style early on.

If the power gauge moves within the green

range, the current driving style is efficient.

If the driving style is inefficient, the dis-

play changes to red and the animal symbol

changes.

Additional information:

General information

The system has different displays to support

the driver with an efficient driving style.

Power gauge, refer to page 140.

Bonus range

A modified driving style helps

you extend your driving range.

Functional requirements

Note the following functional requirements

when using the Efficiency Coach:

The extended range is dis-

played as a bonus range on the

Interaction Unit.

–

Selector lever position D is engaged.

It may be necessary to activate Experi-

ence View in the MINI Modes settings.

The increase/decrease in the bonus range is

symbolized by the arrow to the left of the

bonus range, providing an indication of the

current driving style.

Display

The intervals for resetting the bonus range

depend on the settings of the trip data.

General information

When Green Mode is enabled, the view on

the Interaction Unit switches to the specific

Green Mode view.

Display in case of inefficient driving

style

In addition, full-screen view and minimal-

ist view contain visualizations for the Effi-

ciency Coach.

An arrow appears on the Interaction

Unit when the vehicle is driven be-

yond its efficient range.

Some system information can also be dis-

played in the Head-up display.

For instance, this is displayed in the follow-

ing situations:

–

Excessive acceleration.

Excessive speed.

In addition, information on the reason for

the delay can be displayed.

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System limits

This function may not be available in the

following situations, for example:

–

When Active Cruise Control is on.

When the transmission Sport program is

activated.

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