Mini COUNTRYMAN 2018, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Rolling or pushing the vehicle
General
In some situations, the vehicle may need to
be rolled a short distance without power,
for example in a car wash, or be pushed.
Engaging selector lever position N:
with a latching selector lever
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. If necessary, release the parking brake.
3. Depress the brake pedal.
4. Touch the selector lever lock and en-
gage selector lever position N.
5. Release brakes.
The vehicle can now roll.
If there is a fault, it may not be possible to
change the selector lever position.
Unlock the transmission lockout manually,
see page 121 , if necessary.
Engaging selector lever position N:
with a tap-operated selector lever
1. Start the engine with the brake pedal
depressed.
2. If necessary, release the parking brake.
3. Depress the brake pedal.
4. Touch the selector lever lock and en-
gage selector lever position N.
5. Stop the engine.
In this way the ignition remains
switched on and a Check Control mes-
sage is displayed.
The vehicle can now roll.
NOTE
Selector lever position P is automatically
engaged when the ignition is switched off.
There is a danger of damage to property.
Do not switch the ignition off in car
washes.
Irrespective of the ignition, the selector
lever position P is engaged automatically af-
ter approximately 15 minutes.
If there is a fault, it may not be possible to
change the selector lever position.
Unlock the transmission lockout electroni-
cally if necessary, see page 122 .
Kick-down
Kick-down enables you to achieve maxi-
mum performance. Press the accelerator
pedal down beyond the regular full-throttle
position; resistance will be felt.
Sport program M/S
Principle
In the sport programme, the gear shift
points and gear shift times are configured
for more sporty driving. For example, the
transmission shifts up later and the gear-
shift times are shorter.
Activating the sport programme
Press the selector lever out of selector lever
position D to the left.
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