Sport button – Mini 2010 Cooper Convertible User Manual
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when driving on snow-covered inclines, in
slush, or on uncleared snowy roads
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when rocking the vehicle free, driving out of
deep snow or on loose surfaces
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when driving with snow chains
Activating DTC
Press the button: the DTC indicator lamps come
on.
For better control
If the indicator lamp flashes:
DTC controls the driving and breaking
forces.
If the indicator lamps are on:
DTC is activated.
Deactivating DTC
Press the button again: the DSC indicator lamps
go out.
Deactivating both DTC and DSC
Press the button for at least 3 seconds: the DSC
indicator lamps in the display elements come
on. The Dynamic Traction Control DTC and
Dynamic Stability Control DSC are both deacti-
vated. There will be no more stabilizing inter-
ventions.
Interventions (differential lock
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) in braking
occur to improve propulsion when drive wheels
are rotating unevenly, even when the DSC is
deactivated.
Activating DSC
Press the button again: the indicator lamps go
out.
Hill Assist
Hill Assist aids you in comfortably driving off on
inclines. It is not necessary to use the parking
brake for this.
1.
Hold the MINI with the brake.
2.
Release the brake and immediately drive
off.
Hill Assist holds the car in place for approx.
2 seconds after the brake is released.
Depending on the load and gradient, the
vehicle can roll backward slightly during
this period. After you release the brake, immedi-
ately start driving since the Hill Assist only holds
the vehicle for about 2 seconds, and it will start
to roll backwards.
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Sport button*
Pressing the button causes your MINI to respond
even more sportily.
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Engine responds more spontaneously to
movements of the accelerator.
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Steering response is more direct.
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Cooper S, John Cooper Works: the engine
sounds more sporty in coasting mode.
With automatic transmission:
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More rapid gear shifting in Sport program.
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