Mini COUNTRYMAN Owner's Manual page 107

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
of the vehicle, particularly repeated start-
ing in rapid succession.
Gasoline engine
Depending on the motorization, the full
drive power may not be available for ap-
proximately 30 seconds after starting the
engine. In this case, the vehicle will not ac-
celerate as usual.
Steptronic transmission
Starting the engine
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Engage selector lever position P or N.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a
brief time and is stopped as soon as the en-
gine starts.
Manual transmission
Starting the engine
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press on the clutch pedal and shift to
Neutral.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a
brief time and is stopped as soon as the en-
gine starts.
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Driving
Engine stop
Safety information
Warning
Unattended children or animals in the ve-
hicle can cause the vehicle to move and
endanger themselves and traffic, for in-
stance due to the following actions:
– Pressing the Start/Stop button.
– Releasing the parking brake.
– Opening and closing the doors or
windows.
– Engaging selector lever position N.
– Using vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do
not leave children or animals unattended
in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key with
you when exiting and lock the vehicle.
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.
CONTROLS
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