Mini CLUBMAN Owner's Manual page 103

Steptronic transmission: when switching off
the ignition, the selector lever position P is
engaged automatically if the selector lever
position R, D or M/S is engaged.
Radio-ready state
General information
In the radio-ready state, certain electrical
components remain ready for operation.
Activating
With the engine running, press the Start/
Stop button.
If the engine is not running and the ignition
is switched on: the system automatically ac-
tivates radio-ready state when the door is
opened if the lights are switched off or the
daytime driving lights are switched on.
Radio-ready state remains active if, for in-
stance the ignition is automatically
switched off for the following reasons:
– Opening or closing the driver's door.
– Unfastening of the driver's seat belt.
– When automatically changing over from
low beams to parking lights.
Switching off automatically
The radio-ready state is switched off auto-
matically in the following situations:
– If the driver's or front passenger door is
opened when exiting the vehicle, with
the engine switched off manually.
– If the ignition is switched off manually
with the Start/Stop button.
– After approx. 8 minutes.
– When the vehicle is locked using the
central locking system.
– Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still
be started.
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Driving
Starting the engine
Safety information
DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventila-
tion is insufficient, harmful exhaust gases
can penetrate the vehicle. The exhaust
gases contain pollutants which are color-
less and odorless. In enclosed areas, ex-
haust gases can also accumulate outside of
the vehicle. There is a danger to life. Keep
the exhaust pipe free and ensure sufficient
ventilation.
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move
and possibly roll away. There is a risk of
accident. Before leaving the vehicle, se-
cure the vehicle against rolling away.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is se-
cured against rolling away, follow the fol-
lowing:
– Set the parking brake.
– On uphill grades or on a downhill
slope, turn the front wheels in the di-
rection of the curb.
– On uphill grades or on a downhill
slope, also secure the vehicle, for in-
stance with a wheel chock.
NOTICE
Repeated attempts to start the vehicle or
repeated starting of the vehicle in rapid
succession can cause the starter to over-
heat. This also results in unburned or inad-
equately burned fuel, and can cause the
catalytic converter to overheat. There is a
risk of damage to property, among other
potential damage. Avoid repeated starting
CONTROLS
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