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Things to remember when driving

Vehicle features and op‐

tions

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with the

series. It also describes features that are not

necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due

to the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐

tems. When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be

observed.

Breaking-in period

General information

Moving parts need to begin working together

smoothly.

The following instructions will help you to ach‐

ieve a long vehicle life and good efficiency.

During break-in, do not use the Launch Control,

refer to page 79.

Safety information

WARNING

Due to new parts and components, safety

and driver assistance systems can react with a

delay. There is a risk of an accident. After instal‐

ling new parts or with a new vehicle, drive con‐

servatively and intervene early if necessary. Ob‐

serve the break-in procedures of the respective

parts and components.◀

Engine, transmission, and axle drive

Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km

Do not exceed the maximum engine and road

speed:

▷ For gasoline engine 4,500 rpm and

100 mph/160 km/h.

Avoid full load or kickdown under all circum‐

stances.

From 1,200 miles/2,000 km

The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be

increased.

Tires

Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur‐

ing circumstances when tires are brand-new;

they achieve their full traction potential after a

break-in time.

Drive conservatively for the first

200 miles/300 km.

Brake system

Brake discs and brake pads only reach their full

effectiveness after approx. 300 miles/500 km.

Drive moderately during this break-in period.

Clutch

The function of the clutch reaches its optimal

level only after a distance driven of approx.

300 miles/500 km. During this break-in period,

engage the clutch gently.

Following part replacement

The same break-in procedures should be ob‐

served if any of the components above-men‐

tioned have to be renewed in the course of the

vehicle's operating life.

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General driving notes

Closing the tailgate

WARNING

An open tailgate protrudes from the vehi‐

cle and can endanger occupants and other traf‐

fic participants or damage the vehicle in the

event of an accident, braking or evasive ma‐

neuvers. In addition, exhaust fumes may enter

the vehicle interior. There is a risk of injury or

risk of damage to property. Do not drive with

the tailgate open.◀

If driving with the tailgate open cannot be

avoided:

▷ Close all windows and the glass sunroof.

▷ Greatly increase the air flow from the vents.

▷ Drive moderately.

Hot exhaust system

WARNING

During driving operation, high tempera‐

tures can occur underneath the vehicle body,

e.g., caused by the exhaust gas system. If com‐

bustible materials, such as leaves or grass,

come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust

gas system, these materials can ignite. There is

a risk of injury or risk of property damage. Do

not remove the heat shields installed and never

apply undercoating to them. Make sure that no

combustible materials can come in contact with

hot vehicle parts in driving operation, idle or

during parking. Do not touch the hot exhaust

system.◀

Mobile communication devices in the

vehicle

WARNING

Vehicle electronics and mobile phones

can influence one another. There is radiation

due to the transmission operations of mobile

phones. There is a risk of injury or risk of prop‐

erty damage. If possible, in the vehicle's interior

use only mobile phones with direct connections

to an exterior antenna in order to exclude mu‐

tual interference and deflect the radiation from

the vehicle's interior.◀

Hydroplaning

On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can

form between the tires and road surface.

This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplan‐

ing. It is characterized by a partial or complete

loss of contact between the tires and the road

surface, ultimately undermining your ability to

steer and brake the vehicle.

Driving through water

NOTE

When driving too quickly through too

deep water, water can enter into the engine

compartment, the electrical system or the

transmission. There is a risk of property dam‐

age. When driving through water, do not ex‐

ceed the maximum indicated water level and

the maximum speed for driving through wa‐

ter.◀

When driving through water, observe the fol‐

lowing:

▷ 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.

Braking safely

The vehicle is equipped with ABS as a standard

feature.

Perform an emergency stop in situations that

require such.

Steering is still responsive. You can still avoid

any obstacles with a minimum of steering ef‐

fort.

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Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from

the hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its

active mode.

Objects in the area around the pedals

WARNING

Objects in the driver's floor area can limit

the pedal distance or block a depressed pedal.

There is a risk of an accident. Stow objects in

the vehicle such that they are secured and can‐

not 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 clear‐

ance for the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats

are securely fastened again after they were re‐

moved, e.g., for cleaning.◀

Driving in wet conditions

When roads are wet, salted, or in heavy rain,

press brake pedal ever so gently every few

miles.

Ensure that this action does not endanger other

traffic.

The heat generated when braking helps to dry

the brake discs and pads and protect them

from corrosion.

In this way braking efficiency will be available

when you need it.

Hills

WARNING

Light but consistent brake pressure can

lead to high temperatures, brakes wearing out

and possibly even brake failure. There is a risk

of an accident. Avoid placing excessive stress

on the brake system.◀

WARNING

In idle state or with the engine switched

off, safety-relevant functions, e.g., engine brak‐

ing effect, braking force boost and steering as‐

sistance, are restricted or not available at all.

There is a risk of an accident. Do not drive in

idle state or with the engine switched off.◀

Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the

gear that requires least braking effort. Other‐

wise, the brakes may overheat and reduce

brake efficiency.

You can increase the engine's braking effect by

shifting down, going all the way to first gear, if

needed.

Brake disc corrosion

Corrosion on the brake discs and contamina‐

tion on the brake pads are furthered by the fol‐

lowing circumstances:

▷ Low mileage.

▷ Extended periods when the vehicle is not

used at all.

▷ Infrequent use of the brakes.

▷ Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning

agents.

Corrosion buildup on the brake discs will cause

a pulsating effect on the brakes in their re‐

sponse - generally this cannot be corrected.

Condensation water under the parked

vehicle

When using the automatic climate control, con‐

densation water develops and collects under‐

neath the vehicle.

Ground clearance

NOTE

If ground clearance is insufficient, there

might be contact with the front or rear spoiler,

e.g., when driving over curbs or entering into

underground vehicle parking garages. There is

a risk of property damage. Ensure that there is

sufficient ground clearance available.

◀

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Roof-mounted luggage

rack

General information

Installation only possible with roof rack.

Roof racks are available as special accessories.

Securing

Follow the installation instructions of the roof

rack.

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 sun‐

roof.

▷ Distribute the roof load uniformly.

▷ The roof load should not extend past the

loading area.

▷ Always place the heaviest pieces on the

bottom.

▷ Secure the roof luggage firmly, for instance

using ratchet straps.

▷ Do not let objects project into the opening

path of the tailgate.

▷ Drive cautiously and avoid sudden acceler‐

ation and braking maneuvers. Take corners

gently.

Rear luggage rack

General information

Installation only possible with rear luggage rack

preparation.

Rear racks are available as special accessories.

Securing

COOPER

COOPER S

The anchorage points, arrow 1, and the socket,

arrow 2, are located below the covers in the

bumper.

Remove the covers before installing the rear

luggage rack.

Because rear luggage racks raise the vehicle's

center of gravity when loaded, they have a ma‐

jor effect on vehicle handling and steering re‐

sponse.

Therefore, note the following when loading and

driving:

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▷ Do not exceed the approved axle load and

the approved gross vehicle weight.

▷ Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration

and braking maneuvers. Take corners gen‐

tly.

Power consumption

Before starting to drive, check the function of

the rear luggage rack lights.

The rear luggage rack lights must not consume

more than:

▷ Turn signals: 42 watts per side.

▷ Rear lights: 50 watts per side.

▷ Brake lights: 84 watts in total.

▷ Rear fog lights: 42 watts in total.

▷ Backup light: 42 watts in total.

Driving on racetracks

Higher mechanical and thermal loads during

racetrack operation lead to increased wear.

This wear is not covered by the warranty. The

vehicle is not designed for use in motor sports

competition.

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Saving fuel

Vehicle features and op‐

tions

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with the

series. It also describes features that are not

necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due

to the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐

tems. When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be

observed.

General information

The vehicle features advanced technology for

the reduction of fuel consumption and emis‐

sions.

Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif‐

ferent factors.

The implementation of certain measures, driv‐

ing style and regular maintenance can influ‐

ence fuel consumption and environmental im‐

pact.

Remove unnecessary

cargo

Additional weight increases fuel consumption.

Remove attached parts

following use

Remove roof-mounted or rear luggage racks

which are no longer required following use.

Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero‐

dynamics and increase the fuel consumption.

Close the windows and

glass sunroof

Driving with the glass sunroof and windows

open results in increased air resistance and

raises fuel consumption.

Tires

General information

Tires can affect fuel consumption in various

ways, for example, tire size may influence fuel

consumption.

Check the tire inflation pressure

regularly

Check and, if needed, correct the tire inflation

pressure at least twice a month and before

starting on a long trip.

Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐

sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and

tire wear.

Drive away without de‐

lay

Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while

the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving

right away, but at moderate engine speeds.

This is the fastest way for the cold engine to

reach its operating temperature.

Look well ahead when

driving

Driving smoothly and proactively reduces fuel

consumption.

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Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.

By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehi‐

cle driving ahead of you.

Avoid high engine speeds

As a rule: driving at low engine speeds lowers

fuel consumption and reduces wear.

Use 1st gear to get the vehicle moving. Starting

with the 2nd gear, accelerate rapidly. When ac‐

celerating, shift up before reaching high engine

speeds.

When you reach the desired speed, shift into

the highest applicable gear and drive with low

engine speed and at a constant speed.

If necessary, observe the vehicle's gear shift in‐

dicator, refer to page 87.

Use coasting conditions

When approaching a red light, take your foot

off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to a

halt.

For going downhill take your foot off the accel‐

erator and let the vehicle roll.

The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting.

Switch off the engine

during longer stops

Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g.,

at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic

congestion.

Auto Start/Stop function

The Auto Start/Stop function of the vehicle au‐

tomatically switches off the engine during a

stop.

If the engine is switched off and then restarted

rather than leaving the engine running con‐

stantly, fuel consumption and emissions are re‐

duced. Savings can begin within a few seconds

of switching off the engine.

In addition, fuel consumption is also deter‐

mined by other factors, such as driving style,

road conditions, maintenance or environmental

factors.

Switch off any functions

that are not currently

needed

Functions such as seat heating and the rear

window defroster require a lot of energy and

consume additional fuel, especially in city and

stop-and-go traffic.

Switch off these functions if they are not

needed.

Have maintenance car‐

ried out

Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve

optimal vehicle efficiency and service life. MINI

recommends that maintenance work be per‐

formed by a MINI service center.

Also note the MINI maintenance systems, refer

to page 218.

GREEN Mode

Concept

GREEN Mode supports a driving style that saves

on fuel consumption. For this purpose, the en‐

gine control and comfort features, for instance

the climate control output, are adjusted.

For Steptronic transmission:

Under certain conditions the engine is auto‐

matically decoupled from the transmission in

the D selector lever position. The vehicle con‐

tinues traveling with the engine idling to re‐

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duce fuel consumption. The D selector lever

position remains engaged.

In addition, context-sensitive instructions are

displayed to assist with an optimized fuel con‐

sumption driving style.

The achieved extended range is displayed in

the instrument cluster as bonus range.

General information

The system includes the following MINIMALISM

functions and MINIMALISM displays:

▷ GREEN bonus range, refer to page 180.

▷ GREEN tip, driving instruction, refer to

page 180.

▷ GREEN climate control, refer to page 179.

▷ MINIMALISM analyzer, refer to page 182.

▷ Coasting driving condition, refer to

page 181.

Activating GREEN Mode

Turn MINI Driving Modes switch

to the right until GREEN Mode is

displayed in the instrument clus‐

ter.

Configuring GREEN

Via MINI Driving Modes switch

1. Activating GREEN Mode.

2. "Configure GREEN"

3. Select the desired setting.

Via the onboard monitor:

1. "Settings"

2. "GREEN Mode"

1. "Settings"

2. "Driving mode"

3. "Configure GREEN"

Select the desired setting.

Activating/deactivating the functions

The following functions can be activated/deac‐

tivated:

▷ "GREEN speed warning"

▷ "Coasting"

▷ "GREEN climate control"

Settings are stored for the profile currently

used.

GREEN Limit

▷ Activate the GREEN Limit:

"GREEN speed warning":

A GREEN tip is displayed if the speed of the

set GREEN Limit is exceeded.

▷ Setting the speed for the GREEN Limit:

"Tip at:"

Select the desired speed.

GREEN climate control

Climate control is set to be fuel-efficient.

By making a slight change to the set tempera‐

ture, or adjusting the rate of heating or cooling

of the vehicle's interior fuel consumption can

be economized.

The outputs of the seat heater and the exterior

Additionally heat output to seats and exterior

mirror is reduced.

Coasting

Fuel-efficiency can be optimized by disengag‐

ing the engine and coasting, refer to page 181,

with the engine idling.

This function is only available in GREEN Mode.

Deactivate the function to use the braking ef‐

fect of the engine when traveling downhill.

GREEN potential savings

Shows potential savings with the current set‐

tings in percentages.

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Display in the instrument cluster

GREEN bonus range

An adjusted driving style helps

you extend your driving range.

This may be displayed as the bo‐

nus range in the instrument clus‐

ter.

The bonus range is shown in the range display.

The bonus range is automatically reset every

time the vehicle is refueled.

▷ Green display: efficient driving style.

▷ Gray display: adjust driving style, for in‐

stance by backing off the accelerator pedal.

Driving style

A bar display in the instrument

cluster indicates your current

driving efficiency.

Mark in the left area, arrow 1:

display for energy recovered by

coasting or when braking.

Mark in the right area, arrow 2: display when

accelerating.

The efficiency of your driving style is shown by

the position of the mark:

▷ Mark inside the green range: efficient driv‐

ing style.

▷ Mark outside the green range: adjust driv‐

ing style, for example by backing off the ac‐

celerator.

GREEN tip, driving instruction

The GREEN tip indicates that the driving style

can be adjusted to be more fuel efficient, for

example by backing off the accelerator.

Activating the driving style indicator

and GREEN tips

The driving style indicator and GREEN tips are

shown in the instrument cluster when the

GREEN Mode display is activated.

Via the onboard monitor:

1. "Settings"

2. "Instrument cluster"

3. "GREEN Info"

GREEN tip, symbols

An additional symbol and text instructions are

displayed.

Symbol Measure

For efficient driving back off the ac‐

celerator or delay accelerating to al‐

low time to assess road conditions.

Reduce speed to the selected GREEN

speed.

Steptronic transmission:

Switch from M/S to D or avoid manual

shift interventions.

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Symbol Measure

Manual transmission:

Follow the shift instructions.

Manual transmission:

Engage neutral for an engine stop.

Indications on the Control Display

Displaying MINIMALISM info

The current efficiency of the functions in GREEN

Mode can be displayed on the Control Display.

Via the onboard monitor:

1. "Vehicle info"

2. "MINIMALISM"

3. "MINIMALISM info"

Information is shown on the following func‐

tions:

▷ Auto Start/Stop function.

▷ Energy recovery.

▷ Climate control output.

▷ Coasting.

Displaying GREEN tips

"GREEN tips"

Driving instruction and an additional symbol

are displayed.

Settings are stored for the profile currently

used.

Coasting

Concept

The function helps to conserve fuel.

To do this, under certain conditions the engine

is automatically decoupled from the transmis‐

sion when selector lever position D is set. The

vehicle continues traveling with the engine

idling to reduce fuel consumption. Selector

lever position D remains engaged.

This driving condition is referred to as coasting.

As soon as you step on the brake or accelerator

pedal, the engine is automatically coupled

again.

General information

Coasting is a component of the GREEN driving

mode.

Coasting is automatically activated when the

GREEN driving mode is called via the MINI Driv‐

ing Modes switch, refer to page 125.

A proactive driving style helps the driver to use

the function often and supports the fuel-con‐

serving effect of coasting.

Functional requirements

In GREEN mode, this function is available in a

speed range from approximately

30 mph/50 km/h to 100 mph/160 km/h if the

following conditions are met:

▷ Accelerator pedal and brake pedal are not

operated.

▷ The selector lever is in selector lever posi‐

tion D.

▷ Engine and transmission are at operating

temperature.

Operation via shift paddles

Concept

Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the

coasting mode can be influenced with the shift

paddles.

Activating/deactivating coasting via shift

paddles

1. Shift to the highest gear by pulling the right

shift paddle.

2. Actuate the right shift paddle again to enter

coasting mode.

To deactivate, actuate the left shift paddle.

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Display

Display in the instrument cluster

The bar display below the tach‐

ometer is filled in green and the

mark appears at the zero point.

The tachometer approximately

indicates idle speed.

Indications on the Control Display

The coasting driving condition is displayed in

MINIMALISM Info while driving.

The distance traveled in the coasting driving

condition is indicated by a counter.

Color code green, arrow 1: distance traveled in

the coasting driving condition. Symbol, arrow 2:

coasting driving condition.

Displaying MINIMALISM info

1. "Vehicle info"

2. "MINIMALISM"

3. "MINIMALISM info"

System limits

The function is not available if one of the fol‐

lowing conditions applies:

▷ DSC OFF and TRACTION are activated.

▷ Cruise control is activated.

▷ If driving in the dynamic limit range.

▷ If driving on steep uphill or downhill grades.

▷ The battery charge state is temporarily too

low.

▷ The vehicle electrical system is drawing ex‐

cessive current.

MINIMALISM analyzer

Concept

The function helps develop an especially effi‐

cient driving style and to conserve fuel.

For this purpose, the driving style is analyzed.

The assessment is done in various categories

and is displayed on the Control Display.

Using this indication, the individual driving style

can be oriented toward conserving fuel.

The last 15 minutes of a trip are evaluated.

The range of the vehicle can be extended by an

efficient driving style. This gain in range is dis‐

played as a bonus range in the instrument clus‐

ter and on the Control Display.

Functional requirement

This function is available in GREEN Mode.

Calling up MINIMALISM Analyser

Via MINI Driving Modes switch

1. Activating GREEN Mode.

2. "MINIMALISM"

3. Select the symbol.

Display on the Control Display

The display of the MINIMALISM analyzer con‐

sists of a fish in a water glass riding along on

the roof of a MINI and a table of values.

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The fish and the movements of the water in the

glass, arrow 1, symbolize the efficiency of the

driving style.

The more efficient the driving style, the less the

water sloshes around in the glass and the bet‐

ter is the fish's mood. If the driving style is inef‐

ficient, the water oscillates, the mood of the

fish is sullied and a reduced number of asterisks

is displayed.

The table of values, arrow 2, contains stars and

evaluates the driving style in different catego‐

ries. The more efficient the driving style, the

more stars are displayed in the table.

The bonus range, arrow 3, achieved by a driv‐

ing style that minimizes fuel consumption is

displayed below the table of values. The more

efficient the driving style, the faster the bonus

range increases.

To assist with an efficient driving style, GREEN

tips are displayed while driving.

Tips about the energy saving driving style, Con‐

serving fuel, refer to page 177.

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