Mini COUNTRYMAN Owner's Manual page 198

CONTROLS
Weather
The following restrictions can occur under
unfavorable weather or light conditions:
– Poorer vehicle detection.
– Short-term interruptions for vehicles
that are already recognized.
Examples of unfavorable weather or light
conditions:
– Wet conditions.
– Snowfall.
– Slush.
– Fog.
– Glare.
Drive attentively, and react to the current
surrounding traffic situation. If necessary,
intervene actively, for instance by braking,
steering or evading.
Engine power
The desired speed may not be maintained
on uphill grades if engine power is insuffi-
cient.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed if the
system has malfunctioned or was automati-
cally deactivated.
The system may be limited in the following
situations:
– When an object was not correctly de-
tected.
– In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snow-
fall.
– In tight curves.
– If the camera field of view or the wind-
shield is dirty or covered.
– When driving toward bright lights.
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– Up to 20 seconds after the start of the
engine, via the Start/Stop button.
– During calibration of the camera imme-
diately after vehicle delivery.
Cruise control
Principle
Using this system, a set speed can be ad-
justed using the buttons on the steering
wheel. The system maintains the set speed.
The system accelerates and brakes automat-
ically as needed.
General information
The system is functional at speeds begin-
ning at approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.
Depending on the settings, the cruise con-
trol settings may change under certain con-
ditions.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute
for the driver's personal judgment in as-
sessing the traffic situation. Based on the
limits of the system, it cannot independ-
ently react to all traffic situations. There is
a risk of accident. Adjust driving style to
traffic conditions. Watch the surrounding
traffic situation closely, be ready to take
over steering and braking at any time, and
actively intervene where appropriate.
Warning
The use of the system can lead to an in-
creased risk of accidents in the following
situations, for instance: