Mini COUNTRYMAN 2018 Owner's Handbook Manual page 123

General
Use of Launch Control causes premature
component wear, as the function subjects
the vehicle to very high stresses and loads.
Do not use Launch Control when running
in, see page 220.
To start with Launch Control, do not turn
the steering wheel.
Operating requirements
Launch Control is available as soon as the
engine and transmission are at operating
temperature.
Depending on the outside temperature and
driving style, the engine and transmission
require an uninterrupted journey of up to
50 km, 30 miles in order to reach the oper-
ating temperature needed for Launch Con-
trol.
Starting with Launch Control
With the engine running:
1. Press the
SPORT with the MINI Driving Modes
switch.
In the instrument cluster, TRACTION is
shown in combination with SPORT. The
DSC OFF indicator lamp is illuminated.
2. Engaging selector lever position S.
3. Press the brake firmly with the left foot.
4. Press the accelerator pedal down beyond
the resistance at the full-throttle posi-
tion and hold, kick-down.
A flag symbol is shown in the instru-
ment cluster.
5. The starting engine speed is adjusted.
Release the brake within 3 seconds.
Using again during a journey
Once Launch Control has been used, the
transmission requires approximately 5 mi-
button and select
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Driving
nutes to cool down before Launch Control
can be used again.
After using Launch Control
To support driving stability, re-activate Dy-
namic Stability Control, DSC.
System limits
An experienced driver may be able to ach-
ieve better acceleration values in DSC OFF
mode.
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