Mini 2007 Cooper - Manual (Page 38)

Driving
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Starting the engine
Do not allow the engine to run in enclosed
spaces; otherwise inhalation of the nox-
ious exhaust gases can lead to unconsciousness
and death. Exhaust gases contain carbon mon-
oxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic
gas. Never leave an unattended vehicle with the
engine running, otherwise such a vehicle repre-
sents a potential safety hazard.
Before leaving the car with the engine running,
place the transmission in idle or move the selec-
tor lever to position P and apply the parking
brake to prevent the car from moving.
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When starting the engine, do not depress the
accelerator pedal.
Do not let the engine warm up with the vehicle
at a standstill. Move off immediately at a moder-
ate engine speed.
The engine is started immediately when
you briefly press the start/stop button and
depress the brake if the car has automatic trans-
mission, or the clutch if the car has manual
transmission. Do not depress either the brake or
the clutch until you are ready to start the
engine.
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Manual transmission
1. Depress the brake or apply the parking
brake.
2. Depress the clutch.
3. Briefly press the start/stop button.
The starter operates automatically for a certain
time, and stops automatically as soon as the
engine has started.
Automatic transmission
1. Depress the brake.
2. Move the selector lever to position P.
3. Briefly press the start/stop button.
The starter operates automatically for a certain
time, and stops automatically as soon as the
engine has started.
Special starting conditions
In the following situations, press the accelerator
pedal halfway down when starting the engine:
> If the engine does not start on the first
attempt, for instance when it is extremely
hot or cold.
> If the engine is started at very low tempera-
tures, below approx. + 5
7/–156, at high
altitudes above approx. 3,300 ft/1,000 m.
Avoid frequent starting in quick succes-
sion or repeated start attempts in which
the engine does not start. Otherwise, the fuel is
not burned or inadequately burned and there is
a danger of overheating and damaging the cat-
alytic converter.
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Switching off the engine
Always take the key with you when you
leave the vehicle.
When parking on a downhill incline, apply the
parking brake, otherwise the vehicle could roll
away.
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Manual transmission
1. Depress the brake or apply the parking
brake.
2. With the car at a standstill, briefly press the
start/stop button.
3. Shift into first gear or reverse.
Automatic transmission
1. With the car at a standstill, move the selector
lever to position P.
2. Briefly press the start/stop button.
3. Apply the parking brake.
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