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Driving stability control systems

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Driving stability control systems

Vehicle features and options

Brake assistant

This chapter describes model-specific

equipment, systems, and functions that are

The brake assistant automatically applies

maximum braking assistance when the

currently available, or may become available brake pedal is depressed quickly. This re-

in the future, even if they are not present in

the vehicle.

duces the braking distance to a minimum

for full braking.

Additional information:

To make full use of braking assistance, do

not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal

during full braking.

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

Antilock Braking System

Dynamic Stability Control

Principle

The Antilock Braking System prevents lock-

ing of the wheels during the braking proc-

ess.

Principle

Dynamic Stability Control can be activated

or deactivated via MINI Modes. Dynamic

Stability Control helps keep your vehicle

safely on the road in critical driving situa-

tions. The drive power is reduced depend-

ing on the situation, and wheels can be

braked individually.

The vehicle maintains its steerability even

during emergency braking, which increases

the active driving safety.

The Antilock Braking System activates au-

tomatically whenever drive-ready state is

turned on.

The Dynamic Stability Control will detect,

e.g., the following unstable driving condi-

tions:

Malfunction

–

Skidding, which can lead to oversteer-

ing.

The warning light illuminates on the

Interaction Unit.

–

Loss of adhesion of the front wheels,

which can lead to understeering.

A Check Control message is dis-

played.

Safety information

–

The Antilock Braking System is not

available.

Warning

The ability to steer is restricted during

full braking.

The system cannot serve as a substitute

for the driver’s personal judgment in as-

sessing the traffic situation. Based on the

limits of the system, it cannot independ-

ently react to all traffic situations. There

is a risk of accident, injury, or property

Have the vehicle checked immediately by

an authorized service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop.

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damage. Adjust driving style to traffic con-

ditions. Watch the surrounding traffic sit-

uation closely, be ready to take over steer-

ing and braking at any time, and actively

intervene where appropriate.

To activate/deactivate Dynamic Stability

Control, proceed as follows:

1.

2.

Select Go Kart Mode using the

MINI Modes switch on the switch clus-

ter.

Tap the Settings icon on the Interac-

tion Unit.

Warning

When driving with a roof load, e.g., roof

bars, the vehicle's center of gravity is

higher. This increases the risk of the ve-

hicle tipping in critical driving situations.

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

erty damage. Drive with roof load only

with activated Dynamic Stability Control.

3. Go through the menu as follows:

"Driving dynamics" / "DSC OFF".

Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated.

Dynamic Stability Control reactivates auto-

matically when changing to another drive

mode.

Views on the Interaction Unit

Overview

If Dynamic Stability Control

is deactivated, DSC OFF is

shown on the Interaction Unit.

Dynamic Stability Control is deacti-

vated when the indicator light illumi-

nates.

When the warning light flashes, Dy-

namic Stability Control is regulating

the driving and brake power. The ve-

hicle is stabilized. Reduce the vehicle speed

and adjust your driving style to the road

conditions.

The MINI Modes switch is located

on the switch cluster and labeled EX-

PERIENCE.

Activating/deactivating Dynamic

Stability Control

If Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated,

driving stability is restricted when acceler-

ating and cornering.

If the warning light illuminates, Dy-

namic Stability Control has failed or

is initializing. Driving stabilization

is restricted or has failed.

To support driving stability, reactivate Dy-

namic Stability Control as soon as possible.

If the warning light illuminates continu-

ously, have the vehicle checked immedi-

ately by an authorized service center or

another qualified service center or repair

shop.

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Activating/deactivating increased

driving dynamics

To activate increased driving dynamics, pro-

ceed as follows:

Setting for increased driving

dynamics

Principle

For a more dynamic driving experience,

MINI Modes can be used to increase driving

dynamics.

1.

2.

Select Go Kart Mode using the

MINI Modes switch on the switch clus-

ter.

Dynamic Stability Control, and thus driving

stability, are limited while accelerating and

cornering.

Tap the Settings icon on the Interac-

tion Unit.

3. Go through the menu as follows:

"Driving dynamics" / "SPORT PLUS".

Overview

Increased driving dynamics is activated.

Dynamic Stability Control automatically re-

activates when changing to another drive

mode.

Interaction Unit view

If increased driving dynamics is acti-

vated, the Dynamic Stability Control

indicator light illuminates on the In-

teraction Unit.

The MINI Modes switch is located

on the switch cluster and labeled EX-

PERIENCE.

Automatic program change

Increased driving dynamics deactivates au-

tomatically in the following situations, for

example:

Functional requirement

To increase driving dynamics, Go Kart

Mode must be selected via MINI Modes:

–

When the Distance Control is activated.

In case of a brake intervention by For-

ward Collision Mitigation. Deactivate

Forward Collision Mitigation as neces-

sary.

–

If the suspension control system fails.

The vehicle has a flat tire.

Additional information:

Forward Collision Mitigation with brake in-

tervention, refer to page 173.

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Drive-off support

Hill Descent Control

Principle

Drive-off support provides the best possible

traction when driving off in certain situa-

tions, e.g., on difficult surfaces like snow or

sand.

Hill Descent Control is a downhill control

feature for vehicles with all-wheel drive.

This feature adjusts the vehicle speed on

steep downhill gradients, e.g., when driving

on unpaved roads.

This function ensures maximum drive

power at low speeds with adapted driving

stability.

When Hill Descent Control is on, the vehi-

cle moves at the speed set by the driver,

without the driver having to depress the

brake pedal.

Activating/deactivating the drive-

off support

To activate drive-off support, go through

the menu as follows: Apps menu /

"Vehicle" / "Driving settings" / "Drivetrain

and chassis" / "Activate drive-off support

once".

While Hill Descent Control is adjusting the

speed, the system automatically distributes

the brake power to the individual wheels.

Driving stability and steerability are im-

proved. If necessary, the Antilock Braking

System prevents the wheels from locking.

Hill Descent Control can be enabled at

speeds below approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.

Drive-off support remains on until it is de-

activated or the driving mode is changed.

Speeds can be set between ap-

prox. 2 mph/3 km/h and approx.

Display

20 mph/30 km/h. While driving downhill,

this system reduces the vehicle speed to the

set value, as physically possible.

If drive-off support is activated, the

drive-off support indicator light illu-

minates on the Interaction Unit.

Hill Descent Control provides assistance

when driving in selector lever positions D,

N, and R.

ALL4

Vehicle features and options

ALL4 is the vehicle's all-wheel-drive sys-

tem. The interplay between ALL4 and other

suspension control systems, e.g., Dynamic

Stability Control, further optimizes vehicle

traction and driving dynamics.

This system may not be available in the

owned vehicle, e.g. due to the selected op-

tional equipment, the national-market ver-

sion or the option for later enabling and

software updates. This also applies to indi-

vidual functions of the system.

ALL4 variably distributes the drive force to

the front and rear axles as required by the

driving situation and road conditions.

For information on whether a function is

currently available in the vehicle or when

the function can be installed in the vehi-

cle, contact an authorized service center or

another qualified service center or repair

shop.

Additional information:

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Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

Increasing or decreasing vehicle

speed

Enabling/disabling Hill Descent

Control

To activate/deactivate Hill Descent Control,

go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Driving settings" /

"Driver assistance" / "Hill Descent Control".

Using the rocker button for cruise

control

On the left side of the steering

wheel, repeatedly press the rocker

button up or down until the desired

speed is set.

Hill Descent Control is automatically

disabled at speeds above approx.

25 mph/40 km/h.

–

Press the rocker button up or down to

gradually increase or decrease the set

speed.

While Hill Descent Control is regulating the

vehicle speed, the following functions are

deactivated:

–

Press the rocker button up/down and

hold it until the desired speed is

reached.

–

Forward Collision Mitigation with Brake

Intervention.

–

The emergency braking function of Ac-

tive Park Distance Control.

Using the brake pedal

While Hill Descent Control is adjusting the

speed, the target speed set can be reduced

by depressing the brake pedal.

Additional information:

–

Forward Collision Mitigation with brake

intervention, refer to page 173.

Malfunction

If Hill Descent Control malfunctions, a

Check Control message is displayed on the

Interaction Unit.

–

Active Park Distance Control, refer to

page 258.

Display

The chosen set speed is dis-

played on the Interaction Unit

together with the Hill Descent

Control icon.

Servotronic

Servotronic is a speed-dependent steering

support.

–

The display illuminates

green when the system is

on. Hill Descent Control

decelerates the vehicle.

The system provides the steering force with

more support at low speeds than at higher

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

stance, and makes steering firmer when

driving at faster speeds.

–

The display illuminates gray when the

system is in standby.

The steering force adapts to the drive mode

to convey a firm, sporty feel or a comforta-

ble steering response.

Display in the Head-up display

The status of Hill Descent Control can also

be shown on the Head-up display.

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