Mini 2012 Coupe Roadster Convertible User Manual

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CONTROLS

Technology for driving comfort and safety

Do not push on the rear spoiler; otherwise, it
may be damaged.
For information on car washing facilities and
care, see page

227

and following.

Automatic mode

When starting the engine, a retracted rear
spoiler is in the automatic mode. It is possible
that there will be some noise for a short time
when driving off because of the initialization of
the system.
Automatic extension:
When driving at speeds in excess of approx.
50 mph/80 km/h.
Automatic retraction:
When driving at speeds below 38 mph/60 km/h.

In the automatic mode, the rear spoiler
can not be retracted manually at speeds

greater than 37 mph/60 km/h.

Manual mode

The manual mode can, for example, be used
when cleaning the rear spoiler while the ignition
is on or the engine is running. LED on switch is
on.

If the rear spoiler stops in an intermediate
position after repeatedly being extended

and retracted, then the system has become
overheated. After a short cooling down time, the
rear spoiler can again be operated.

Extending rear spoiler

Press the switch toward the rear.

Retracting rear spoiler

If the rear spoiler was manually extended and a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h not exceeded, then
the rear spoiler can again be retracted. Other-
wise, the rear spoiler cannot be retracted unless
the speed is below 37 mph/60 km/h.

For speeds between 12 mph/20 km/h and
50 mph/80 km/h,
briefly press the switch forward or keep
pressed.

For speeds less than 12 mph/20 km/h,
press switch forward and keep pressed.

Malfunctions

Indicator lamp goes on briefly when the
ignition is switched on and an acoustic
signal is produced.

A message appears on the Control Display.
Display in the following situations:

Rear spoiler is extended.
Manually retract rear spoiler or it will auto-
matically retract at a speed of approx.
12 mph/20 km/h.

Rear spoiler can not be extended from the
rear spoiler compartment.
Check if the rear spoiler is free of snow or ice,
for example. Free rear spoiler or clear of ice.

Warning lamp goes on and an acoustic
signal sounds several times.
A message appears on the Control

Display.
Display in the following situation:
If the rear spoiler can not be completely
extended, do not exceed a speed of 50 mph or
80 km/h.
Have the system checked.
When there is a malfunction at speeds greater
than 30 mph/50 km/h, the Dynamic Stability
Control DSC switches on.