Mini CONVERTIBLE Owner's Manual page 124

CONTROLS
Depending on the outside 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, kick-
down.
A destination flag is displayed in the in-
strument cluster.
5. The starting engine speed adjusts. Wait
briefly until the engine speed is con-
stant. Keep the accelerator pedal in this
position.
6. Release the brake within 3 seconds af-
ter the destination flag illuminates.
The vehicle accelerates.
Upshifting occurs automatically as long
as the destination flag 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.
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Driving
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After using Launch Control
To support driving stability, reactivate Dy-
namic Stability Control.
System limits
An experienced driver may be able to ach-
ieve better acceleration values in DSC OFF
mode.