differential MINI Clubman 2009 Owner's Manual (Mini Connected)

MOBILITYAT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS ENTERTAINMENT
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NAVIGATION REFERENCE
Deactivating both DTC and DSC
Press the button for at least 3 seconds: the DSC
indicator lamps in the display elements come
on. The Dynamic Traction Control DTC and
Dynamic Stability Control DSC are both deacti-
vated. There will be no more stabilizing inter-
ventions.
Interventions (differential lock
*) in braking
occur to improve propulsion when drive wheels
are rotating unevenly, even when the DSC is
deactivated.
Activating DSC
Press the button again: the indicator lamps
go out.
Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist aids you in comfortably driving
off on inclines. It is not necessary to use the
parking brake for this.
1.Hold the MINI with the brake.
2.Release the brake and immediately
drive off.
Hill Start Assist holds the car in place for approx.
2 seconds after the brake is released.
Depending on the load and gradient, the
vehicle can roll backward slightly during
this period. After you release the brake, immedi-
ately start driving since the hill start assist only
holds the vehicle for about 2 seconds, and it will
start to roll backwards.<
Sport button*
Pressing the button causes your MINI to respond
even more sportily.>Engine responds more spontaneously to
movements of the accelerator.
>Steering response is more direct.
With automatic transmission:
>More rapid gear shifting in Sport program.
Activating the system
Press the SPORT button.
The LED lights up.
SPORT is briefly displayed in the tachometer.
Deactivating the system
>Press the SPORT button again.
>Switch off the engine.
Flat Tire Monitor FTM
The concept
The Flat Tire Monitor detects pressure loss in a
tire by comparing the rotating speeds of the
individual tires while moving.
If a tire loses pressure, its rolling circumference
changes, and this in turn alters the speed of
rotation. This change is detected and is reported
as a flat tire.
Functional requirement
In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat
tire, the system must be initialized for the cor-
rect tire inflation pressure.
Each time you correct the pressure in a
tire, or change a wheel or tire, the system
must be reinitialized.<

Things to remember when driving
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Things to remember when driving
Break-in period
Moving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to
each other. Please follow the instructions below
in order to achieve the optimal service life and
economy of operation for your vehicle.
Engine and differential
Always obey all official speed limits.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Drive at varying engine and road speeds, but do
not exceed the following:
>Gasoline engine
4,500 rpm or 100 mph/160 km/h
Avoid full-throttle operation and use of the
transmission's kick-down mode.
After driving 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Engine and vehicle speeds can be gradually
increased.
Tires
Due to technical factors associated with their
manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac-
tion potential until after an initial break-in
period. Therefore, drive cautiously during the
first 200 miles/300 km.
Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period of
approx. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized
contact and wear patterns between brake pads
and rotors. Drive cautiously during this break-in
period.
Clutch
The function of the clutch reaches its optimal
level only after a distance driven of approx.
300 miles/500 km. During this break-in period,
engage the clutch gently.
Following part replacement
The same break-in procedures should be
observed if any of the components mentioned
above have to be renewed in the course of the
vehicle's operating life.
General driving notes
Close splitdoor
Drive the vehicle only when the splitdoor
is closed. Otherwise, exhaust fumes could
penetrate the interior of the vehicle.<
If special circumstances make it absolutely nec-
essary to drive with the splitdoor open:
1.Close all windows and the glass sunroof.
2.Switch off the recirculated-air mode and sig-
nificantly increase the air flow rate of the
automatic climate control, page87.
Hot exhaust system
In all vehicles, extremely high tempera-
tures are generated in the exhaust sys-
tem. Do not remove the heat shields installed
adjacent to various sections of the exhaust sys-
tem, and never apply undercoating to them.
When driving, standing at idle and while park-
ing, take care to avoid possible contact between
the hot exhaust system and any highly flamma-
ble materials such as hay, leaves, grass, etc. Such
contact could lead to a fire, with the risk of seri-
ous personal injuries and property damage. Do
not touch hot exhaust tail pipes. Otherwise
there is a risk of burns.<
Hydroplaning
When driving on wet or slushy roads,
reduce road speed. If you do not, a wedge
of water can form between tires and road sur-
face. This situation, known as hydroplaning, can
cause partial or complete loss of tire contact
with the road surface, so that the car cannot be
steered or braked properly.<

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MOBILITYAT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS ENTERTAINMENT NAVIGATION REFERENCE
Deactivating front passenger
airbags80
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking28
Defect
– door lock29
– fuel filler door156
Defogging windows88
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows88
Defrosting windows88
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation
– automatic climate control88
Destination address
– deleting117
– entering108,111
Destination for navigation
– destination list115
– entry108
– home address117
– manual entry108,111
– selecting from address
book117
– selecting using
information114
– selecting via map113
– storing116
Destination guidance120
– changing specified route118
– displaying route121
– distance and arrival120
– interrupting120
– starting120
– taking detours124
– terminating/continuing120
– voice instructions123
– volume for voice
instructions123
Destination list for navigation
system115
Destinations recently driven
to115
Detour, refer to Driving around
a traffic congestion128
Differential, breaking in96
Digital clock55
Digital radio, refer to HD
Radio138Dimensions193
Dipstick, engine oil167
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions123
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals50
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book116
Displacement, refer to Engine
data192
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting84
"Display off"20
Display, refer to Onboard
monitor controls16
Displays12
– instrument combination12
– on the Control Display16
Displays and controls10
Displays, care174
Disposal
– of coolant169
– remote control battery34
– vehicle battery184
"Dist. to dest."58
Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements60
Distance warning, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC70
Diving stability control
systems71
Door
– rear, refer to Clubdoor31
Door key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control26
Door lock29
Door lock, confirmation
signals28
"Door locks"28,30
Doors, manual operation29
DOT Quality Grades162
Double doors, refer to
Splitdoor31
Drinks holders, refer to Cup
holders92
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill
Start Assist73Driving around a traffic
congestion128
Driving dynamics control, refer
to Sport button73
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams82
Driving notes96
Driving off on inclines, refer to
Hill Start Assist73
Driving route, refer to
Displaying route121
Driving through water97
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes96
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function88
DTC Dynamic Traction Control
DTC72
DVD for navigation106
Dynamic Brake Control DBC,
refer to Brake assist71
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC71
Dynamic Traction Control72
E
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on the CD player132
Electrical malfunction
– door lock29
– fuel filler door156
Electronic brake-force
distribution71
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC71
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock29
– fuel filler door156
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission50
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance186