BMW Mini Cooper, Owner'S Manual

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Driving
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Driving
Ignition lock
Insert the key all the way into the ignition lock.
> Radio readiness
Individual electrical consumers can operate.
> The electric steering wheel lock disengages
audibly.
Insert the key into the ignition lock before
you move the vehicle, otherwise the elec-
tric steering wheel lock will not disengage and
you will not be able to steer the car.
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Removing the key from the ignition lock
Press in the key briefly. It is ejected slightly.
At the same time:
> The ignition is switched off if it was on
beforehand.
> The electric steering wheel lock engages
audibly.
Automatic transmission
You cannot take out the key unless the selector
lever is in the P position: interlock.
Start/stop button
Briefly press the start/stop button to switch radio
readiness or the ignition on or off. Do not
depress the brake or clutch while doing so.
Briefly pressing the start/stop button while
the brake or clutch is depressed starts the
engine.
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Radio readiness
Individual electrical consumers can operate. The
time and outside temperature are displayed in
the tachometer.
Radio readiness is switched off automatically:
> When the key is removed from the ignition
lock
>
When using convenient access
*
by pushing
the button on the door handle or the
button on the remote control, refer to Lock-
ing on page
31
Ignition on
Most indicator and warning lamps in indicator
area
1 , page 13 , light up for varying lengths of
time.
When the engine is off, switch off the igni-
tion and any unnecessary electrical con-
sumers in order to preserve the battery. <
Radio readiness and ignition off
All indicator and warning lamps in the displays
go out.
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