Mini COUNTRYMAN PLUG-IN HYBRID, Owner'S Manual

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for electric driving, refer to page 114 , are
met.
Support from the electric mo-
tor
Principle
The combustion engine provides the main
drive power to move the vehicle.
The electric motor provides assistance as
needed with additional drive power.
eASSIST
During normal driving, the electric motor
assists the combustion engine, depending
on the situation. This support reduces fuel
consumption.
eBOOST
Accelerating quickly, such as when passing,
requires the maximum available power from
the electric motor. To do this, depress the
accelerator pedal firmly.
Energy recovery: CHARGE
Principle
The hybrid system makes it possible to con-
vert kinetic energy into electrical energy
during braking and coasting. This recovered
energy charges the high-voltage battery. If
necessary, this stored electrical energy is
output to the electric motor.
General information
Depending on the setting of the MINI Driv-
ing Modes switch, the high-voltage battery
is charged at different speeds and the vehi-
cle is decelerated differently while coasting.
Functional requirements
Conditions such as the following prerequi-
sites must be met to recover kinetic energy:
– The vehicle is moving.
– Selector lever position D, M/S is set.
– The high-voltage battery is not fully
charged.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Energy recovery display in the instrument
cluster, refer to page 138 .
Parking brake, electric
Principle
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 leaving the vehicle, se-
cure the vehicle against rolling away.
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.
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