Driving Stability Control Systems - Mini COUNTRYMAN 2018 Owner's Handbook Manual

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Driving Stability Control Systems

Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and special equipment available for
the model series. Therefore equipment
which is not installed in your vehicle, for
example on account of the optional equip-
ment selected or the country specification,
may also be described here. This also ap-
plies to safety-relevant functions and sys-
tems. Comply with the relevant laws and
regulations when using the corresponding
functions and systems.
Anti-lock Brake System, ABS
ABS prevents the wheels from locking when
the brakes are applied.
Steering control is retained even in the
event of full braking, thereby enhancing ac-
tive road safety.
ABS is ready to operate each time the en-
gine is started.
Brake assist
When the brake is pressed quickly, this sys-
tem automatically applies maximum braking
power assistance. With full braking, this
keeps the braking distance as short as pos-
sible. It also makes full use of the advan-
tages offered by the Anti-lock Brake System
ABS.
The pressure on the brake should be main-
tained for the duration of the full-braking
process.
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Dynamic Stability Control DSC
Principle
The system reduces engine output and ap-
plies the brakes on individual wheels
thereby helping, within the limits imposed
by the laws of physics, to keep the vehicle
safely on course.
General
DSC detects the following unstable driving
conditions, for example:
– Loss of traction at the rear which can
lead to oversteer.
– Loss of grip of the front wheels which
can lead to understeer.
Dynamic Traction Control DTC, see
page 171, is a variant of DSC optimised for
forward momentum.
Safety notes
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your
personal responsibility to assess the traffic
situation correctly. Due to system limita-
tions, it cannot respond independently and
appropriately in all traffic conditions.
There is a danger of accidents. Adapt your
driving style to the traffic conditions. Ob-
serve the traffic situation and intervene
actively if the situation warrants it.
WARNING
When driving with a roof load, for example
with a roof rack, the higher centre of grav-
ity can mean that driving safety is no lon-
ger guaranteed in critical driving situa-