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Vehicle features and options

Adaptive recuperation

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

Adaptive recuperation supports an anticipa-

tory and comfort-oriented driving style.

The system decides based on the situation

if energy is recovered through recuperation

or if the vehicle is to coast.

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

In vehicles with mild hybrid technology, the

power of recuperation is adaptive, which

causes the vehicle to decelerate to varying

degrees when coasting.

Reducing fuel consumption

General information

Principle

Various sensors analyze the current driving

situation, e.g., the distance to the vehicle in

front.

The vehicle contains advanced technologies

for the reduction of consumption and emis-

sion values.

Adaptive recuperation is available depend-

ing on the equipment and national-market

version.

There are some actions you can take to

change your fuel consumption and environ-

mental impact:

–

Remove unnecessary cargo from the ve-

hicle.

Activating/deactivating adaptive

recuperation

Adaptive recuperation is deactivated when

Go Kart Mode is activated.

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

after use.

Close the windows and glass sunroof

while driving.

Adaptive recuperation is activated when

changing to another driving mode.

Check the tire pressure regularly and in-

crease it as necessary.

Adaptive recuperation can only be used in

selector lever position D.

Switch off the engine if the vehicle is to

remain stationary for a longer period.

Display

Practice anticipatory driving and let the

vehicle coast more often.

Adaptive recuperation can be displayed on

the Interaction Unit.

Deactivate functions that are not re-

quired, e.g., rear window heating.

Additional information:

Power gauge, refer to page 145.

Have the vehicle serviced regularly.

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Coasting on a straight downhill gradient

with no obstacles.

System limits

Adaptive recuperation may not work in the

following situations:

Coasting on a distance without obsta-

cles.

–

When Active Cruise Control is on.

Avoid late or strong braking.

With defective, dirty or covered sensors.

Driving in the dynamic limit range and

on steep uphill/downhill grades.

Functional requirements

Note the following functional requirements

when coasting:

–

If the battery charge level is too low

temporarily, or if the electrical system

requires too much power.

–

Selector lever position D is engaged.

Adaptive recuperation is activated.

The brake has not been applied.

With trailer towing.

The accelerator pedal has not been

pressed.

Coasting

–

The engine and transmission are at op-

erating temperature.

Principle

The function is available in the speed

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

100 mph/160 km/h.

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.

Operation via shift paddles

Principle

Vehicles with mild hybrid technology do not

consume fuel when coasting.

Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the

Coasting mode can be influenced with the

shift paddles.

General information

An anticipatory driving style helps the

driver use the coasting function often and

enhances the consumption-reducing effect

of coasting.

Activating/deactivating coasting via

shift paddles

To activate coasting, operate the right shift

paddle.

Coasting is automatically adapted to the re-

spective driving situation.

To deactivate, actuate the left shift paddle.

Exemplary driving situations

If you can travel a certain distance without

any foreseeable need to brake, it is benefi-

cial to coast.

System limits

In the following situations, coasting cannot

be used at all or only to a limited extent:

The following example driving situations

may be suitable for coasting:

–

When Active Cruise Control is on.

Sensors are defective, dirty, or covered.

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Driving in the dynamic limit range and

on steep uphill/downhill grades.

Configuring Green Mode

General information

To configure Green Mode, proceed as fol-

lows:

If the battery charge level is too low

temporarily, or if the electrical system

requires too much power.

1.

2.

On the switch cluster, select

Green Mode using the MINI Modes

switch.

Green Mode

Principle

Green Mode helps promote an efficient driv-

ing style.

Tap the Settings icon on the Interac-

tion Unit.

3. Select the desired setting.

In addition, the efficiency trainer displays

situation dependent notes to assist with an

efficient driving style.

Resetting the settings

To reset the settings, proceed as follows:

The extended range achieved can be dis-

played as a bonus range on the Interaction

Unit.

1.

2.

On the switch cluster, select

Green Mode using the MINI Modes

switch.

Overview

Tap the Settings icon on the Interac-

tion Unit.

3. "Reset settings".

Efficiency trainer

Principle

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.

The MINI Modes switch is located

on the switch cluster and labeled EX-

PERIENCE.

General information

The system has different displays to support

the driver with an efficient driving style.

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Bonus range

Functional requirements

Note the following functional requirements

when using the Efficiency Coach:

A modified driving style helps

you extend your driving range.

–

Selector lever position D is engaged.

The extended range is dis-

played as a bonus range on the

Interaction Unit.

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

General information

The intervals for resetting the bonus range

depend on the settings of the trip data.

When Green Mode is enabled, the view on

the Interaction Unit switches to the specific

Green Mode view.

In addition, full-screen view and minimal-

ist view contain visualizations for the Effi-

ciency Coach.

Display in case of inefficient driving

style

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.

System limits

This function may not be available in the

following situations, for example:

The efficient range of the power gauge is

colored green. Additionally, the bonus range

will be displayed.

–

When Active Cruise Control is on.

With trailer towing.

The bonus range and animal symbols for ef-

ficient driving styles are displayed, depend-

ing on the driving situation.

When the transmission Sport program is

activated.

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:

Power gauge, refer to page 145.

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