MINI 3 door 2016 Manual PDF

Interval
mode
or
rain
sensor
Concept The rain sensor automatically controls the timebetween wipes depending on the intensity of
the rainfall.
General
information The sensor is located on the windshield, directly
in front of the interior mirror. Without the rain
sensor, the frequency of the wiper operation is preset.
Safety
information NOTE
If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers
can accidentally start moving in vehicle washes.
There is a risk of property damage. Deactivate
the rain sensor in vehicle washes. '

Cleaning
Pull the lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind~ shield and activates the wipers briefly.
Windshield
washer
nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are automati~
cally heated while the ignition is switched on.
Rear
window
wiper
Switching
on
the
rear
window
wiper
Turn the switch from idle position 0 upward, ar~ row 1: interval mode. When reverse gear is en~
gaged, the system switches to continuous op~
eration.
Clean
the
rear
window In interval mode: turn the switch further, ar~
row 2. The switch automatically returns to its interval position when released.
In idle position: turn switch downward, arrow 3.
The switch automatically returns to its idle posi~ tion when released.
Fold-away
position
of
the
wipers
Concept The fold-out position enables the wipers to be
folded away from the windshield.
General
information Helpful when changing the wiper blades or un~
der frosty conditions, e.g.
Safety
information WARNING
If the wipers start moving in the folded
away state, body parts can be jammed or dam~
age may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk of injury or risk of property damage. Make
sure that the vehicle is switched off when the wipers are in the folded away state and thewipers are folded in when switching on. '

Folding
down
the
wipersAfter the wipers are folded back down, the
wiper system must be reactivated.1.Switch on the ignition.2.Push wiper lever down. Wipers return to
their resting position and are ready again for operation.
Washer
fluid
General
information All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser~
voir.
Use a mixture of tap water, windshield washer concentrate and, if required, antifreeze for the
windshield washer system.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Safety
information WARNING
Some antifreeze agents can contain
harmful substances and are flammable. There
is a risk of fire and a risk of injury. Observe the
instructions on the containers. Keep antifreeze
away from ignition sources. Do not refill oper~
ating materials into different bottles. Store op~
erating materials out of reach of children.
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual
states; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid con~
tainer.
Use of BMW

Manual
transmissionSafety
information WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an acci~ dent. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against
rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, observe the following:'

yond the resistance point at the full throttle po~sition.
Engaging
selector
lever
positions
General
information
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you
select a gear, maintain pressure on the brake
pedal until you are ready to start.
The selector lever can only be taken out of se~ lector lever position P if the ignition is on or the
engine is running.
With the vehicle stationary, depress the brake
pedal before shifting out of selector lever posi~
tion P or N; otherwise, the shift block will not be deactivated and the shift command will not be
executed.
Releasing
the
selector
lever
lock
A lock prevents the inadvertent switching to se~
lector lever position P or R or the inadvertent
change from selector lever position P.
To release the lock: with the brake pedal de~ pressed, press the button on the front of theselector lever, see arrow.
Sport
program
and
manual
mode
M/S
Activating
the
sport
program
Press the selector lever to the left out of selec~
tor lever position D.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instru~ ment cluster, for example, S1.
The sport program of the transmission is acti~
vated.
Activating
the
M/S
manual
mode
1.Press the selector lever to the left out of se~
lector lever position D.2.Push the selector lever forward or back~
ward.
Manual mode M/S becomes active and the gear
is changed.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instru~ ment cluster, for example, M1.
If the situation requires, the Steptronic trans~
mission continues to shift automatically.
Example: once maximum engine speed is at~
tained, M/S manual mode is automatically up~
shifted as needed.
Switching
to
manual
mode
'

The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in~
strument cluster, followed by the currently se~
lected gear.
Manual
mode
M/S:
prevent
automatic
upshifting
Once a particular engine speed is attained, M/S
manual mode is automatically upshifted as needed.
For vehicles with Steptronic Sport transmission,
automatic shift operations are not performed if
one of the following conditions is met:'

Before unlocking the transmission lock man~ually, engage the parking brake forcefully to
prevent the vehicle from rolling away.1.Loosen the selector lever sleeve together with the lower retaining ring and, if re~
quired, the MINI Driving Modes switch from
the center console. To do so, pull the re~ taining ring and, if required, the MINI Driv~
ing Modes switch upward at the rear edge.2.Lift the sleeve. Unplug the cable connector,
if needed.3.Using the screwdriver from the onboard ve~ hicle tool kit, refer to page 215, press the
yellow release lever downward, see arrow.4.Move the selector lever slightly toward the
rear; to do this press the button on the front of the selector lever.
Release the release lever.5.Bring the selector lever into the desired po~
sition.Steptronic
Sport
transmission:
Launch
Control
Concept Launch Control enables optimum accelerationon surfaces with good traction.
General
information The use of Launch Control causes premature
component wear since this function represents
a very heavy load for the vehicle.
Do not use Launch Control during the break-in,
refer to page 164, period.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again
as soon as possible.
An experienced driver may be able to achieve better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode, re~fer to page 120.
Requirements Launch Control is available when the engine iswarmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving of at least 6 miles/10 km.
To start with Launch Control do not steer the
steering wheel.
Start
with
launch
control
While the engine is running:1. Press button and select SPORT with
the MINI Driving Modes switch, refer to
page 122.
The instrument cluster displays TRACTION
in combination with SPORT. The DSC OFF
indicator lamp lights up.2.Engage selector lever position S.3.With the left foot, forcefully press down on
the brake.4.Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the
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A flag symbol is displayed in the instrumentcluster.5.The starting engine speed adjusts. Within3 seconds, release the brake.
Before using Launch Control, allow the trans~
mission to cool down for approx. 5 minutes.
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DisplaysVehicle
features
and
op

Electronic
displays1Driver assistance systems
Messages, e.g., Check Control
Timeps 84
External temperatureps 84
Selection listsps 88
Total miles/trip odometerps 84Onboard computerps882Selector lever positionps 74
Gear shift indicatorps 863MINI Driving Modes switch statusps 122
StatusCheck
Control
Concept
The Check Control system monitors functions in
the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in
the monitored systems.
Indicator/warning
lights
General
information
The indicator and warning lights can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.Red
lights
Safety
belt
reminder Indicator lamp flashes or illuminates:
safety belt on the driver or front pas~
senger side is not buckled. The safety
belt reminder can also be activated if objects are placed on the front passenger seat.
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly.
Airbag
system Airbag system and belt tensioner are
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