Mini 2004 Cooper User Manual

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CRUISE CONTROL

To maintain and store speed or to
accelerate

Press button 3.

The system maintains and stores the cur-
rent vehicle speed. Every time you tap the
button, the speed increases by approx.
1 mph / 2 km/h.

Press and hold button 3.

The vehicle accelerates without pressure on
the accelerator pedal. When you release
the button, the system maintains and
stores the current speed.

If, on a downhill gradient, the engine
braking effect is not sufficient, the

controlled speed may be exceeded. Speed
can drop on uphill grades if the engine out-
put is insufficient.

To decelerate

Press button 4.

If you are already driving with active cruise
control, the speed is decreased by approx.
1 mph / 2 km/h every time you briefly tap
the button.

Press and hold button 4.

With the cruise control active, the system
automatically reduces the throttle opening
to slow the vehicle. When you release the
button, the system maintains and stores
the current speed.

To cancel the cruise control

The cruise control is automatically can-
celed:
>When the brakes are applied

>When the clutch pedal is depressed

>If the cruise speed is either exceeded or

not met for an extended length of time,
for example if you press the accelerator
pedal and exceed the stored speed.

The indicator lamp stays lit.
You can use the cruise control again as
required.

On the multifunction steering wheel, the
cruise control can be interrupted manually:

When the system is activated, press
button 2.

To continue cruise control

Press button 1.

The vehicle accelerates to and maintains
the last speed stored.