Mini COOPER Convertible, Owner'S Manual

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH STEPTRONIC
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In addition to the fully automatic mode,
you can shift gears manually using Step-
tronic, refer to page
57 .
Selector lever positions
P R N D M/S + –
Range selection
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The selector lever can be moved out of
position P when the ignition is switched
on or the engine is running: interlock.
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While the vehicle is stationary and
before shifting out of P or N, depress the
footbrake in order to disengage the
selector lever's lock mechanism: shift-
lock.
Keep your foot on the brake until start-
ing off, otherwise the vehicle will start
to move when a drive position is
engaged.
A lock prevents the selector lever from
being inadvertently moved into the R and P
positions. To override the lock, press the
button on the front of the selector lever
knob, see arrow.
If the engine speed is too high when
the vehicle is at a standstill, the selec-
tor lever is also blocked to protect the
transmission.
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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P Park
Select only when the vehicle is completely
stopped. The transmission locks to prevent
the drive wheels from turning.
R Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is completely
stopped.
N Neutral, idle
Select this when you are in a car wash, for
example. The vehicle can roll.
D Drive: automatic driving position
This position is designed for driving under
all normal operating conditions.
Under normal operation conditions, fuel
consumption is lowest when you drive in
position D.
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