Mini COOPER SE, Owner'S Manual

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switched on if the high-voltage battery is
overheated.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Another message will indicate when drive-
ready state is available again.
While driving
If the high-voltage battery overheats during
the trip, the performance is reduced step-
by-step in order to cool down the battery.
The ePOWER performance display in the in-
strument cluster decreases. If the tempera-
ture increases further, park the vehicle until
the high-voltage battery has cooled down. If
the performance display falls to 0, the drive-
ready state is switched off and the vehicle
comes to a stop.
Parking brake
Concept
The parking brake is used to prevent the ve-
hicle from rolling when it is parked.
Safety information
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of
accident. Before exiting, secure the vehi-
cle against rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is se-
cured against rolling away, follow the fol-
lowing:
– Set the parking brake.
– On uphill grades or on a downhill
slope, turn the front wheels in the di-
rection of the curb.
– On uphill grades or on a downhill
slope, also secure the vehicle, for in-
stance with a wheel chock.
Warning
Unattended children or animals in the ve-
hicle can cause the vehicle to move and
endanger themselves and traffic, for in-
stance due to the following actions:
– Pressing the Start/Stop button.
– Releasing the parking brake.
– Opening and closing the doors or
windows.
– Engaging selector lever position N.
– Using vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do
not leave children or animals unattended
in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key with
you when exiting and lock the vehicle.
Overview
Parking brake
Setting
With a stationary vehicle
Pull the switch.
The LED lights up.
The indicator light lights up red. The
parking brake is set.
Depending on the stopping situation, the
parking brake is engaged automatically.
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