Mini Convertible Cooper, Руководство пользователя

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Displays in the instrument cluster
The selector lever position is dis‐
played, for example P.
Manually release the transmission lock
If the selector lever is locked in selector lever
position P despite the ignition being turned on,
the brake pedal being depressed and the but‐
ton on the selector lever being pressed, the
transmission lock can be unlocked manually:
Before unlocking the transmission lock man‐
ually, engage the parking brake forcefully to
prevent the vehicle from rolling away.
1. Loosen the selector lever sleeve together
with the lower retaining ring and, if re‐
quired, the MINI Driving Modes switch from
the center console. To do so, pull the re‐
taining ring and, if required, the MINI Driv‐
ing Modes switch upward at the rear edge.
2. Lift the sleeve. Unplug the cable connector,
if needed.
3. Using the screwdriver from the onboard ve‐
hicle tool kit, refer to page
220 , press the
yellow release lever downward, see arrow.
4. Move the selector lever slightly toward the
rear; to do this press the button on the
front of the selector lever.
Release the release lever.
5. Bring the selector lever into the desired po‐
sition.
For additional information, see the chapter on
tow-starting and towing.
Steptronic Sport transmission: Launch
Control
Concept
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration
on surfaces with good traction under dry sur‐
rounding conditions.
General information
The use of Launch Control causes premature
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
174 , period.
To start with Launch Control do not steer the
steering wheel.
Requirements
Launch Control is available when the engine is
warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving
of at least 6 miles/10 km.
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