Mini CONVERTIBLE COOPER Owner's Manual page 108

CONTROLS
General information
The use of Launch Control causes prema-
ture component wear since this function
represents a very heavy load for the vehicle.
Do not use Launch Control during the
break-in, refer to page 204, period.
Do not turn the steering wheel when driv-
ing away with Launch Control.
Functional requirements
Launch Control is available as soon as the
engine and transmission are at operating
temperature.
Depending on the external temperature and
driving style, the engine and transmission
require an interrupted trip of up to
30 miles/50 km in order to reach the oper-
ating temperature needed for Launch Con-
trol.
Start with launch control
While the engine is running:
1. Press button and select SPORT
with the MINI Driving Modes switch.
The instrument cluster displays TRAC-
TION in combination with SPORT. The
DSC OFF indicator light lights up.
2. Engage selector lever position S.
3. With the left foot, forcefully press down
on the brake.
4. Press and hold down the accelerator
pedal beyond the resistance point at the
full throttle position, kickdown.
A flag symbol is displayed in the instru-
ment cluster.
5. The starting engine speed adjusts. Wait
briefly until the engine speed is con-
stant. Keep accelerator pedal in this po-
sition.
6. Release the brake within 3 seconds after
the flag symbol illuminates.
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The vehicle accelerates.
Upshifting occurs automatically as long
as the flag symbol is displayed and the
accelerator pedal is not released.
Repeated use during a trip
After Launch Control has been used, the
transmission must cool down for approx.
5 minutes before Launch Control can be
used again.
After using Launch Control
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC
Dynamic Stability Control again.
System limits
An experienced driver may be able to ach-
ieve better acceleration values in DSC OFF
mode.