MINI Countryman 2018 Owners Manual

Depending on the selected driving mode, refer
to page 155, 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
brakeConcept
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi~ cle from rolling when it is parked.
Safety
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:'

Releasing
Releasing
manually1.Switch on the ignition.2. Manual transmission: press the switch
while the brake pedal is pressed.
Steptronic transmission: press the
switch while the brake is pressed or selec~
tor lever position P is set.
The LED and indicator light go out.
The parking brake is released.
Automatic
release
in
cars
with
Steptronic
transmission
For automatic release, step on the accelerator
pedal.
The LED and indicator light go out.
The parking brake is automatically released
when you step on the accelerator under the
following conditions:
'

The triple turn signal duration can be adjusted.
Via the Central Information Display (CID):1. "My MINI"2."Vehicle settings"3."Lighting"4."Exterior lighting"5."One-touch turn signal"6.Select the desired setting.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
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.
Malfunction
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator light
indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
High
beams,
headlight
flasherPush the lever forward or pull it backward.
'

Switching
off
and
brief
wipe
Press the lever down.
'

Windshield
washer
system
Safety
information WARNING
The washer fluid can freeze onto the win~
dow at low temperatures and obstruct the
view. There is a risk of an accident. Only use the washer systems, if the washer fluid cannot
freeze. Use antifreeze, if needed. '

Safety
informationWARNING
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 damage to property.Make sure that the vehicle is switched off when
the wipers are in the folded away state and the
wipers are folded in when switching on. '

Switching
on
Tap up the lever or press it past the resistance
point.
'

Setting
the
frequency
or
sensitivity
of
the
rain
sensor
Turn the thumbwheel to adjust the frequency or sensitivity of the rain sensor.
Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the rain sensor.
Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain sensor.
Windshield
washer
system
Safety
information WARNING
The washer fluid can freeze onto the win~
dow at low temperatures and obstruct the
view. There is a risk of an accident. Only use the
washer systems, if the washer fluid cannot
freeze. Use antifreeze, if needed. '