MINI Clubman 2016 Manual Online

Displays
in
the
instrument
clusterThe selector lever position is dis~
played, for example: P.
Manually
release
the
transmission
lock Should the selector lever be blocked in selector
lever position P despite the ignition being
switched on, the brake being depressed and
the button on the selector lever being pressed,
the transmission lock can be canceled man~
ually:
Before unlocking the transmission lock man~ ually, set the parking brake to prevent the vehi~ cle from rolling away.1.Loosen the selector lever sleeve togetherwith 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 214, 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 168, 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 122.
Requirements Launch Control is available when the engine iswarmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving of at least 6 miles/10 km.
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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 124.
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
resistance point at the full throttle position, kickdown.
A flag symbol is displayed in the instrument cluster.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 88
External temperatureps 88
Selection listsps 92
Total miles/trip odometerps 88Onboard computerps922Selector lever positionps 78
Gear shift indicatorps 903MINI Driving Modes switch statusps 124
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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Have the vehicle checked immediately by a
dealer

DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
is
deactivatedor
DTC
Dynamic
Traction
Control
is
activated
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deacti~vated or DTC Dynamic Traction Controlis activated.
For additional information, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC, refer to page 122, and
Dynamic Traction Control DTC, refer to
page 123.
Flat
Tire
Monitor
FTM The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss of
tire inflation pressure in a tire.
Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
For additional information, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor, refer to page 112.
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
TPM The indicator lamp illuminates.
The Tire Pressure Monitor signals a low
tire inflation pressure or a flat tire.
Observe the information in the Check Control
message.
The indicator lamp flashes and then illuminates continuously.
No flat tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can be detected.'

Front
fog
lightsFront fog lights are activated.
For additional information, refer to
Front fog lights, refer to page 103.
High-beam
Assistant High-beam Assistant is switched on.
High beams are activated and off auto~
matically as a function of the traffic sit~
uation.
For additional information, refer to High-beam Assistant, refer to page 102.
Cruise
control The system is switched on. It maintains
the speed that was set using the control
elements on the steering wheel.
Blue
lights
High
beams High beams are activated.
For additional information, refer to High
beams, refer to page 74.
General
lamps At least one Check Control message is
displayed or is stored.
Text
messages
Text messages in combination with a symbol in
the instrument cluster explain a Check Control
message and the meaning of the indicator and
warning lights.
Supplementary
text
messages
Additional information, such as on the cause of an error or the required action, can be called upvia Check Control.With urgent messages the added text will be
automatically displayed on the Control Display.
Symbols
Within the supplementary text, the following
functions can be selected independent of the
check control message.'

Displaying
stored
Check
Control
messages
On the Control Display:1. "Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select the text message.
Messages
after
trip
completion
Special messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after the ignition is switched off.
Fuel
gauge Vehicle tilt position may cause
the display to vary.
The arrow beside the fuel pump
symbol shows which side of the
vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Notes on refueling, refer to page 184.
When the reserve fuel level is reached,
the yellow indicator lamp is illuminated.
Tachometer Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted
to protect the engine.
Odometer
and
trip
odom

Range
Display With a low remaining range:'

Entering
appointment
dates
Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle in~
spections.
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are
set correctly.
On the Control Display:1. "Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Service required"4."g Vehicle inspection"5."Date:"6.Adjust the settings.7.Confirm.
The entered date is stored.
Gear
shift
indicator
The
concept
The system recommends the most fuel efficient gear for the current driving situation.
General
information Depending on the vehicle's features and coun~
try version of the vehicle, the gear shift indica~
tor is active in the manual mode of the Step~
tronic transmission and with manual
transmission.
Suggestions to shift gear up or down are dis~
played in the instrument cluster.
Manual
transmission:
displaying
ExampleDescriptionFuel efficient gear is set.Shift into fuel efficient gear.Steptronic
transmission:
displayingExampleDescriptionFuel efficient gear is set.Shift into fuel efficient gear.
Speed
limit
detection
Speed
Limit
Info
Concept Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum
permitted speed in the instrument cluster.
General
information The camera at the base of the interior mirrordetects traffic signs at the edge of the road as
well as variable overhead sign posts. Traffic
signs with extra symbols for wet road condi~
tions, etc. are also detected and compared with
the vehicle's onboard data, such as for the rain sensor, and will be displayed depending on thesituation.
With the navigation system, the system takes into account the information stored in the navi~
gation data and also displays speed limits
present on routes without signs.
Without a navigation system, the system is sub~
ject to limitations imposed by technology. Traf~
fic signs with speed limitations are detected
and displayed only. Speed limitations due to
entering or exiting towns, highway signs, etc.
are not displayed. Speed limits with extra text
characters are always displayed.
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