Mini COUNTRYMAN 2018 Owner's Handbook Manual page 184

CONTROLS
Displays in the instrument cluster
Indicator lamp
Depending on the equipment the in-
dicator lamp in the instrument clus-
ter shows whether the system is
switched on.
Desired speed and saved speed
The desired speed is shown together
with the symbol.
– Display illuminates green: system
is active, the display shows the
desired speed.
– Display illuminates orange: system is in-
terrupted, the display shows the saved
speed.
– No display: system is switched off.
If no speed is displayed, the conditions re-
quired for operation may not be fulfilled at
the present time.
System limits
Engine power
The desired speed will also be maintained
on downward gradients, but may not be
reached on upward gradients if engine
power is insufficient.
Park Distance Control PDC
Principle
PDC provides assistance when parking the
vehicle. The system detects objects behind
the vehicle. If the vehicle is equipped with
front PDC, objects in front of the vehicle are
detected too. Objects being approached
slowly are indicated by acoustic signals and
a visual display.
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General
The ultrasonic sensors for measuring the
distances are located in the bumpers.
Their range is approximately 2 m, approxi-
mately 6 ft depending on the obstacle and
environment.
An acoustic warning is only issued in the
following situations:
– From the centre sensors at the front and
the corner sensors at a distance of ap-
proximately 60 cm, approximately 24 in
from the object.
– From the middle sensors at the rear at a
distance of approximately 1.50 m, ap-
proximately 5 ft from the object.
– If there is a collision risk.
Safety notes
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your
personal responsibility to assess the traffic
situation correctly. There is a danger of ac-
cidents. Adapt your driving style to the
traffic conditions. Additionally, look di-
rectly to check the traffic situation and the
area around the vehicle and intervene ac-
tively in the corresponding situations.
WARNING
If the vehicle is travelling at high speed
when Park Distance Control PDC is activa-
ted, there may be a delayed warning be-
cause of physical conditions. There is a
danger of injury or damage to property.
Avoid approaching an object at speed.
Avoid moving off at speed while Park Dis-
tance Control PDC is not yet active.