MINI Convertible 2018 Manual PDF

PositionSymbolMeaningThe corresponding symbol
shows the mounts for the
lower LATCH anchors.
Seats equipped with lower an~
chors are marked with a pair,
2, of LATCH symbols.
Before
installing
LATCH
child
restraint
fixing
systems
Pull the safety belt away from the area of the child restraint system.
Assembly
of
LATCH
child
restraint
fixing
systems
1.Install child restraint system, see manufac~
turer's information.2.Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop~
erly connected.
Upper
LATCH
retaining
strap
For Canadian customers Only.
The following statement is required by Trans~
port Canada:
This vehicle is not equipped with user-ready tether anchorages. As such neither a child re~ straint system, nor a booster cushion, requiringthe use of a tether strap can be properly se~
cured in the vehicle.
Seite 71Transporting
children
safelyCONTROLS71
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DrivingVehicle
features
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engaged automatically if the selector lever po~sition D or R is engaged.
Radio-ready
state
General
information In the radio-ready state, certain power con~sumers remain ready for operation.
Activating With the engine running, press the Start/Stopbutton.
If the engine is not running and the ignition is
switched on: the system automatically activates radio-ready state when the door is opened if
the lights are switched off or the daytime run~
ning lights are switched on.
The radio-ready state remains active if, for in~
stance the ignition is automatically switched off
for the following reasons:'

The ignition is activated automatically for a
brief time and is stopped as soon as the engine
starts.
Manual
transmission
Starting
the
engine1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press on the clutch pedal and shift to neu~
tral.3.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a
brief time and is stopped as soon as the engine
starts.
Engine
stop
Safety
information WARNING
Unattended children or animals can
cause the vehicle to move and endanger them~
selves and traffic, for instance due to the fol~
lowing actions:
'

Depending on the selected driving mode, refer
to page 139, the system is automatically acti~
vated or deactivated.
Engine
stop
Functional
requirements The engine is switched off automatically during
a stop under the following conditions:
Manual transmission:'

Some indicator lights light up for a variedlength of time.
The engine can only be started via the Start/
Stop button.
Functional
limitations
Even if driving off was not intended, the deacti~
vated engine starts up automatically in the fol~ lowing situations:'

Parking
brakeSafety
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, follow the following:'

3."Triple turn signal"
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur~
rently used.
Signaling
briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal
to flash.
MalfunctionUnusually rapid flashing of the indicator lightindicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
High
beams,
headlight
flasher Push the lever forward or pull it backward.
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Cleaning
the
windshield
Pull the lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind~ shield and activates the wipers briefly.
Windshield
washer
nozzles The washer jets are automatically heated
whenever the ignition is switched on.
Fold-away
position
of
the
wipers
Concept The fold-out position enables the wipers to befolded away from the windshield.
General
information Helpful when changing the wiper blades or un~der frosty conditions, for instance.
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 arisk of injury or risk of damage to property.Make sure that the vehicle is switched off whenthe wipers are in the folded away state and the
wipers are folded in when switching on. '