BMW Mini series Owner's Handbook Manual page 51

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The inside of the vehicle heats up strongly
and the air conditioner is switched on
> Severely depleted battery, see Vehicle bat-
tery on page 166
> Low brake partial vacuum, for example due
to depressing the brake a number of times in
succession
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The vehicle moves off
Safety function
The engine is not started automatically
if the driver's seat belt or the engine
compartment lid is opened after the
engine has been shut down automatically. The
indicator light lights up. The engine can only be
started using the start/stop button.
Deactivating manually
Press the button.
The LED lights up.
With the system disabled, the engine can only be
stopped and started using the start/stop button.
Activating manually
Press the button again.
The LED goes out.
Malfunction
The automatic start/stop function no
longer switches the engine off automat-
ically. The indicator light lights up. You
can continue your journey. Have the system
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Driving
Handbrake
The handbrake is primarily intended to prevent
a stationary car from rolling away; it acts on the
rear wheels.
Applying
The lever engages automatically.
Releasing
Raise slightly, press the knob and move the lever
down.
In exceptional cases, if the handbrake has
to be used to slow or stop the car, do not
pull the lever up too hard. Keep the knob on the
lever held in all the time.
Otherwise, excessive application of the hand-
brake can cause the rear axle to be overbraked
and the rear of the car to swerve as a
Manual gearbox
When shifting in the 5th/6th gear plane,
press the shift lever to the right. Otherwise
the engine could be damaged if you inadvert-
ently shift into 3rd or 4th
CONTROLS
result.<
gear.<
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