engine MINI Hardtop 2 Door 2002 User Guide

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CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT)
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You can drive with a steplessly shifting CVT.
In addition, you can also shift manually.
When you move the selector lever from the
D position to the right into the M/S + Ð
range, the performance-oriented shift
programs of the CVT are engaged. Step-
tronic enters the manual selection mode
and executes the desired shift whenever
you tap the selector lever in the direction
indicated by "+" or "Ð" .
Whenever you want to use automatic
again, just move the selector lever toward
the left to position D.
In positition D, you achieve the
lowest fuel consumption for average
driving.<
Selector lever positions
P R N D M/S + Ð
Range selectionInadvertent engaging of certain selector
lever positions is prevented by a lock.
Press the button on the front side of the
selector lever knob. The lock is released.
While the vehicle is stationary and
before shifting out of P or N, press
the brake pedal in order to disengage the
selector lever lock mechanism (Shiftlock).
If the engine speed is too high when the
vehicle is at a standstill, the selector lever
is also blocked to protect the transmission.
Hold the brake pedal down until starting
off. Otherwise the vehicle will "creep" when
a drive position is engaged.<
To prevent the vehicle from starting
off on its own, always move the
selector lever to position P or N and engage
the parking brake before leaving your
vehicle with the engine running.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the engine running. An unattended vehicle
with a running engine represents a poten-
tial safety hazard.<
If the selector lever is not placed in
position P when the vehicle is parked,
the position display of the selector lever
stays on. This can lead to battery
discharge.<

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CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT)
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P Park
Select "P" only when the vehicle is
completely stopped. Transmission locks to
prevent rear wheels from turning.R ReverseSelect "R" only when the vehicle is
completely stopped.N NeutralSelect "N" only if your journey is inter-
rupted for a long period.D Drive (CVT driving position)This position is designed for driving under
all normal operating conditions. "Kickdown"In "kickdown", you achieve maximum
acceleration and maximum speed in posi-
tion D.
Press the accelerator pedal past the
increased resistance point at the full-
throttle position.
M/S +
Ð Manual mode and Sport
program
Switch from D into M/S + Ð:
Activates the Sport program and indicates
SD in the gear indicator in the speedo-
meter.
>Press briefly:
CVT shifts from the Sport program to the
manual mode
>Press selector lever briefly towards "+":
Transmission shifts upwards
>Press selector lever briefly towards "Ð":
Transmission shifts back.
1 to 6 appear in the gear indicator.
The transmission will only execute upshifts
and downshifts that will result in a plau-
sible combination of vehicle speed and
engine rpm, for instance, downshifts that
would result in excessive engine speed are
not executed.
Switching from M/S + Ð into the selector
lever positions P, R and N and switching
from manual mode back into the Sport
program is only possible via D.

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CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT)
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Available displays
P R N D SD 1 2 3 4 5 6 EP
Electronic transmission control moduleIf there is a malfunction in the transmission
system, EP appears in the display.
All selector lever positions can still be
selected. In positions for driving forward:
The vehicle can now only be driven with a
limited gear selection.
Avoid high engine loads. Proceed to
the nearest MINI center.<
Do not work in the engine compart-
ment when a drive gear (forward or
reverse) is engaged. If you do this, the
vehicle could move.<
Jump-starting and towing, refer to
pages 113, 115.<

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PARKING LAMPS/LOW BEAMS SIGNAL/HEADLAMP FLASHER Switching on the parking lampsTurn to the first position.
The front, rear and side vehicle lighting is
switched on.
One-sided standing lamps, see next
column.Switching on the low beamsTurn to the second position.
With the low beams on and with the igni-
tion switched off, only the parking lamps
will remain on."Follow me home" lampsIf you switch off the engine with the low
beams on, and then switch off the low
beams, they remain lit for approx. one
minute.
You can also have this function acti-
vated.<
Switching on the standing lampsFor parking, you can activate lights on one
side of the vehicle (observe local laws).
In ignition key position 0:
Move the lever into the relevant turn signal
indicator position."Lights on" warningIf the lights have not been switched off and
the ignition key is in position 0, an acoustic
signal sounds for a few seconds when you
open the driver's door to remind you that
the lights have not been switched off.Daytime driving lamps*If you desire, the light switch can be left in
the second position:
When the ignition is switched off, the
external lighting is also switched off.
You can have this function set by
your MINI center.<
1 Turn signal indicator (green indicator
accompanied by periodic clicking sound
from the relay)
2 High beams/Headlamp flasher (blue
indicator lamp)To signal brieflyPress the lever up to but not beyond the
detent.
If the indicator lamp of the indicators
and the clicking from the relay are
both faster than normal: one of the turn
signal indicators has failed.<

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CRUISE CONTROL
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Starting at about 25 mph (40 km/h), the
vehicle maintains and stores any vehicle
speed that you specify.
Do not use cruise control on twisting
roads, when high traffic density
prevents driving at a constant speed, when
the road surface is slick (snow, rain, ice), or
when the road surface is loose (rocks,
sand).<
To activate the system From ignition key position 1:
Press button 2.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
Cruise control is active.To maintain and store speed or to
acceleratePress button 3.
The system maintains and stores the
current vehicle speed. Every time you tap
the button, the speed increases by approx.
1 mph (2 km/h).
Press and hold button 3.
The vehicle accelerates without pressure on
the accelerator pedal. When you release
the button, the system maintains and
stores the current speed.
If, on a downhill gradient, the engine
braking effect is not sufficient, the
controlled speed may be exceeded. Speed
can drop on uphill grades if the engine
output is insufficient.<
To deceleratePress button 4.
If you are already driving with active cruise
control, the speed is decreased by approx.
1 mph (2 km/h) every time you briefly tap
the button.
Press and hold button 4.
With the cruise control active, the system
automatically reduces the throttle opening
to slow the vehicle. When you release the
button, the system maintains and stores
the current speed.

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ODOMETER TACHOMETER FUEL GAUGE 1 Trip odometerTo set to zero:
With ignition key in position 1, press the
button until the trip odometer is at zero.2 Odometer You can activate the displays shown in the
illustration with the ignition key in posi-
tion 0 by pressing the button in the instru-
ment cluster.
Do not operate the engine with the needle
in the red overspeed zone of the gauge.
To protect the engine, the power is reduced
when you approach a certain engine speed
in this sector.
In the speedometerOnce indicator lamp 1 stays on continu-
ously, there are still approx. 2.1 gallons
(8 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
Tank capacity: approx. 13.2 gallons
(50 liters).
When you switch on the ignition, the indi-
cator lamp lights up briefly to confirm that
the system is operational.
If the tilt of the vehicle varies (when you
are driving in mountainous areas, for
example), the needle may fluctuate
slightly.
Please refuel early, since driving to
the last drop of fuel can result in
damage to the engine and/or catalytic
converter.<

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FUEL GAUGE TEMPERATURE GAUGE In the navigation system
Please also comply with the instruc-
tions in the previous column.<
Once indicator lamp 1 switches from
orange to red, there are still approx.
2.1 gallons (8 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
Low temperatureThe needle is located at the bottom or on
the right.
The engine is still cold. Drive at moderate
engine and vehicle speeds.Center positionNormal operating temperature of the
engine.High temperatureAs soon as there is a deviation from the
center position upwards or to the left:
Drive moderately and at low engine speed,
if necessary, switch off the engine and
allow to cool down.
Checking coolant level, see page 91.
1 Red indicator lamp When you switch on the ignition, warning
lamp 1 comes on briefly to confirm that the
system is operational.
If the lamp comes on while operating the
vehicle, the engine has overheated. Switch
off the engine immediately and allow it to
cool down.Navigation system option
Coolant temperature warning
lamp in the tachometer.
If the lamp comes on while oper-
ating the vehicle, the engine has over-
heated. Switch off the engine immediately
and allow it to cool down.

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SERVICE INTERVAL DISPLAY Remaining distance for serviceThe displays shown in the illustration
appear for a few seconds when the ignition
key is in position 1 or after the engine is
started.
The next service due appears in miles (kilo-
meters) with the message INSPECTION or/
and OILSERVICE, together with the distance
remaining before the next scheduled
service. The computer bases its calculations
of the remaining distance on your driving
style in the period immediately preceding
your data request.
A flashing message and a "Ð" in front of the
number mean that the service interval has
already been exceeded by the distance
shown on the display. Please contact your
MINI center for an appointment.
For more information on the Service
Interval Display, see page 93.
Brake fluid changeYou can obtain a display of the number of
days remaining until the next due brake
fluid change, see page 92.
While the next due service is displayed,
press the button in the display element.
As of the due date of the brake fluid
change, the clock symbol also lights up in
the remaining distance display for Service,
see left column. Please contact your MINI
center for an appointment.
Periods of immobilization in which
the battery is disconnected are not
taken into account by the display.
For this reason, ensure that the brake fluid,
independent of the display, is replaced
every two years at the latest, see page 92.<

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COMPUTER
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Outside temperature
If the vehicle is equipped with a tacho-
meter, but not with a computer, the
temperature is always displayed.
You can display the exterior tempera-
ture and distance driven in other
units of measurement.<Cruising range The computer bases its calculations for the
cruising range on the driving style and on
the remaining fuel in the tank.
Average speed Ð
Average fuel consumption Press the button in the turn signal indicator
lever for a longer period.
The average speed value/consumption
value on display is recalculated.
Any time spent when the vehicle is
stationary and the engine is switched off
is ignored for the calculation.

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AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL PLUS TRACTION (ASC+T)
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The concept
This system optimizes vehicle stability and
traction, especially when just starting off,
when accelerating or when cornering.
ASC+T recognizes the danger present in
traction loss and will increase driving
stability and traction by reducing the
engine's output, and if necessary, by
applying the brakes to the front wheels.
ASC+T is operational each time you start
the engine.
The laws of physics cannot be
repealed, even with ASC+T. An appro-
priate driving style always remains the
responsibility of the driver. Avoid using the
additional safety margin provided by the
system as an excuse for taking unnecessary
risks.
Do not make any modifications to the
ASC+T system. Allow only authorized tech-
nicians to perform service procedures on
the ASC+T.<
Switch off the ASC+TBriefly press the switch.
The indicator lamp stays lit.
When driving with snow chains or to "rock
free" in snow, it can be helpful to switch off
the ASC+T for a brief period.
To maintain vehicle stability, always
drive with the ASC+T switched on
whenever possible.<Switch the ASC+T back onBriefly press the switch once again.
Indicator lamp goes out.
Indicator lamp
The indicator lamp on the instru-
ment cluster will go out shortly
after the ignition has been
switched on, see pages 16, 17.
If the indicator lamp flashes:
ASC+T controls the drive and braking
forces.
If the indicator lamp fails to go out
after the engine is started, or if it
comes on during normal driving and stays
on:
If the system is either defective or was
switched off with the button, then the
stabilizing applications described are no
longer available. You can, however, drive
the vehicle normally without ASC+T.
In the event of a malfunction, please see
your MINI center, see pages 16, 17.<