Mini CLUBMAN, Owner'S Manual

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3. Press the button on the selector lever,
arrow 1, and press and hold the selector
lever into selector lever position N, ar-
row N, until selector lever position N is
displayed in the instrument cluster.
A Check Control message is displayed.
4. Release the selector lever.
5. Release brake, as soon as the starter
stops.
6. Maneuver the vehicle from the hazard-
ous area and secure it against rolling
away.
With some transmission versions, the pro-
cedure for unlocking is as follows:
1. Press the Start/Stop button three times
in a row.
2. Press and hold down brake pedal.
3. Press the button on the selector lever,
arrow 1, and press and hold the selector
lever into selector lever position N, ar-
row N, until selector lever position N is
displayed in the instrument cluster.
A Check Control message is displayed.
4. Release the selector lever.
5. Release the brake.
6. Maneuver the vehicle from the hazard-
ous area and secure it against rolling
away.
For additional information, see the chapter
on tow-starting and towing.
Steptronic Sport transmission:
Launch Control
Principle
Launch Control enables optimum accelera-
tion on roads with good traction under dry
surrounding conditions.
General information
The use of Launch Control causes prema-
ture component wear since this function
represents a very heavy load for the vehicle.
Do not use Launch Control during the
break-in, refer to page 236 .
Do not turn the steering wheel when driv-
ing off with Launch Control.
Functional requirements
Launch Control is available as soon as the
engine and transmission are at operating
temperature.
Depending on the outside temperature and
driving style, the engine and transmission
require an interrupted trip of up to
30 miles/50 km in order to reach the oper-
ating temperature needed for Launch Con-
trol.
Start with launch control
While the engine is running:
1. Press button and select SPORT
with the MINI Driving Modes switch.
The instrument cluster displays TRAC-
TION in combination with SPORT. The
DSC OFF indicator light lights up.
2. Engage selector lever position S.
3. With the left foot, forcefully press down
on the brake.
4. Press and hold down the accelerator
pedal beyond the resistance point, kick-
down.
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