Mini CONVERTIBLE Owner's Manual page 123

Releasing the transmission lock
electronically
General information
Electronically unlock the transmission lock
to maneuver vehicle from a hazardous area.
Before unlocking the transmission lock, set
the parking brake to prevent the vehicle
from rolling away.
Engaging selector lever position N
Unlocking is possible, if the starter can
crank the engine.
1. Press and hold down brake pedal.
2. Press the Start/Stop button. The starter
must audibly start.
3. Press the button on the selector lever,
arrow 1, and press and hold the selector
lever into selector lever position N, ar-
row N, until selector lever position N is
displayed in the instrument cluster.
A Check Control message is displayed.
4. Release the selector lever.
5. Release brake, as soon as the starter
stops.
6. Maneuver the vehicle from the hazard-
ous area and secure it against rolling
away.
Online Edition for Part no. 01405A53AA0 - II/22
Driving
With some transmission versions, the pro-
cedure for unlocking is as follows:
1. Press the Start/Stop button three times
in a row.
2. Press and hold down brake pedal.
3. Press the button on the selector lever,
arrow 1, and press and hold the selector
lever into selector lever position N, ar-
row N, until selector lever position N is
displayed in the instrument cluster.
A Check Control message is displayed.
4. Release the selector lever.
5. Release the brake.
6. Maneuver the vehicle from the hazard-
ous area and secure it against rolling
away.
For additional information, see the chapter
on tow-starting and towing.
Steptronic Sport transmission:
Launch Control
Principle
Launch Control enables optimum accelera-
tion on roads with good traction under dry
surrounding conditions.
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 234.
Do not turn the steering wheel when driv-
ing off with Launch Control.
Functional requirements
Launch Control is available as soon as the
engine and transmission are at operating
temperature.
CONTROLS
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