Switching Off The Engine; Parking Brake; Manual Transmission; Continuously Variable Automatic - Mini COOPER, COOPER S Owner's Manual

STARTING THE ENGINE
Starting
When starting the engine, do not press the
accelerator pedal.
Do not actuate the starter for too
short a time. Do not turn it for more
than approx. 20 seconds. Release the igni-
tion key immediately when the engine
starts.
Extended starting attempts, characterized
by excessively frequent or long periods
with the starter engaged, can lead to
damage in the catalytic converter.<
If the engine does not start on the first
attempt (the engine is very hot or cold, for
instance):
> Press the accelerator pedal halfway
down while engaging the starter.
Cold starts at extremely low temperatures
(as of approx. +5 7(–15 6)):
> Press the accelerator pedal halfway
down while engaging the starter
> For the initial start attempt, allow the
starter to remain engaged somewhat
longer (approx. 10 seconds).

Manual transmission

1. Engage the parking brake
2. Put the manual gearshift lever in neutral
3. Press the clutch pedal
4. Start the engine.

Continuously Variable automatic

Transmission (CVT)*

1. Press the footbrake
2. Put the selector lever in position P or N
3. Starting the engine.
Move the selector lever to position N
and engage the parking brake before
leaving your vehicle with the engine
running.
Do not leave the vehicle with the engine
running. An unattended vehicle with a
running engine represents a potential
safety hazard.<

SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE

You should never remove the ignition
key when the vehicle is in motion, as
the steering lock could engage.
When you leave the vehicle, always remove
the ignition key and engage the steering
lock.
When you park on downward slopes,
engage the parking brake.<
Manual transmission
Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.
Continuously Variable automatic
Transmission (CVT)*
Engage selector lever position P, turn the
ignition key to position 1 or 0.
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