Mini COUNTRYMAN 2018 Owner's Handbook Manual page 118

CONTROLS
2. Move the selector lever to the desired
position.
Engaging selector lever positions:
with a tap-operated selector lever
General
Apply the brakes until you are ready to
drive off, otherwise the vehicle will move
when a drive position is selected.
Operating requirements
A change from selector lever position P to
another selector lever position only takes
place when the brake pedal is pressed.
Depending on the transmission version, the
engine may have to be running too.
Engaging selector lever positions D, N,
R
A selector lever lock prevents the following
incorrect operation:
– Inadvertent shifting to selector lever po-
sition R.
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– Inadvertent change from selector lever
position P to another selector lever posi-
tion.
1. Press and hold the button to cancel the
selector lever lock.
2. With the driver's seat belt fastened,
briefly press the selector lever in the de-
sired direction, possibly overcoming a
resistance point. The selector lever re-
turns to the middle position when re-
leased.
Engaging selector lever position P
Press the button P.