BMW MINI Countryman Cooper, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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CONTROLS
Driving
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Manual gearbox
1. With the car at a standstill, press the start/
stop button.
2. Engage first gear or reverse.
3. Fully apply the handbrake.
Automatic transmission*
1. With the car at a standstill, move the selector
lever to position P.
2. Press the start/stop button.
3. Fully apply the handbrake.
Before entering the car wash
The vehicle will be able to roll if you observe the
following steps:
1. Insert master key with remote control into
ignition lock, even if vehicle is equipped with
convenient access.
2. Depress the brake.
3. Move the selector lever to position N.
4. Switch off the engine.
Automatic start/stop
function*
The principle
The automatic start/stop function helps to save
fuel and reduce emissions. For this purpose, the
system switches the engine off during a stop, for
example in a traffic queue or at traffic lights, the
ignition remains on. As soon as you depress the
clutch, the engine starts.
Automatic mode
After every engine start, the automatic start/
stop function is active and on standby.
Stopping the engine
1. Move the vehicle forwards at a speed of at
least 5 km/h, approx. 3 mph, to activate the
function.
2. Shift to neutral when coasting to a stop, for
example at a traffic light, or when the vehi-
cle is stationary.
3. Release the clutch.
With the vehicle stationary, the engine
is switched off automatically and the
indicator light lights up.
The air flow rate of the air conditioner/automatic
air-conditioning system is reduced.
Engine is not switched off
Before the engine is switched off, the system
checks whether certain conditions related to
safety and comfort have been met.
In the following situations, the engine is not
switched off:
> Outside temperature below approx. +3 6 /
37 7
> Inside of vehicle in heat-up or cool-down
phase
>
High outside temperature and operation of
the air conditioner
>
Engine not yet at operating temperature
>
Battery severely depleted, see Vehicle bat-
tery on page
166
>
After reversing
>
Driver's seat belt not fastened
Starting the engine
With the gear lever in the idle position,
depress the clutch.
The engine is started and the indicator
light goes out.
Engine starts automatically
The shut-down engine starts automatically, for
example in the following cases: