Mini 2012 Coupe Roadster Convertible User Manual

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CONTROLS

Technology for driving comfort and safety

Activating DSC

Press the button again: the DSC indicator lamps
in the display elements go out.

For better control

The indicator lamp on the tachometer is
flashing:
DSC controls the driving and braking

forces.

The indicator lamp DSC OFF on the
speedometer is on and DSC OFF is
displayed on the tachometer:

DSC is deactivated.

Dynamic Traction Control DTC

The concept

DTC is a type of DSC that is propulsion optimized
for special road conditions such as uncleared
snowy roads. The system ensures maximum
propulsion though with restricted driving
stability. You therefore need to drive with
suitable caution.
In the following exceptional situations, it can be
useful to briefly activate DTC:

When driving on snow-covered inclines, in
slush, or on uncleared snowy roads.

When rocking the vehicle free, driving out of
deep snow or on loose surfaces.

When driving with snow chains.

Activating DTC

Press the button; the indicator lamp DSC OFF on
the speedometer comes on and TRACTION is
displayed on the tachometer.
The Dynamic Stability Control DSC is deacti-
vated; the Dynamic Traction Control DTC is
activated.

For better control

The indicator lamp on the tachometer is
flashing:
DTC controls the driving and braking

forces.

The indicator lamp on the speedometer
is on and TRACTION is displayed on the
tachometer:

DTC is activated.

Deactivating DTC

Press button again, the indicator lamp DSC OFF
on the speedometer and TRACTION on the
tachometer go out.