What is the ASC button on a MINI Cooper?
ASC – Automatic Stability Control — ASC uses speed sensors at each wheel and throttle position to improve traction by applying the rear brakes if the rear wheels spin faster than the front. It can also shut off individual fuel injectors and close the throttle valve to help maximize traction.
Do MINI Coopers have a trunk button?
Make sure the trunk is unlocked and then just push in the rubber bit above the rear license plate. It can be hard to push…the actual button inside is closer to the right-hand side of the rubber.
What does the sport button do on a MINI?
With the sport button (made possible by MINI’s new electronic steering and some clever ECU tuning) MINI is able to appeal to a larger base of customers while offering a car that retains the key attributes that have made the previous generation such a success. A classic case of a win-win.
What is green mode on Mini Cooper?
Green mode regulates fuel responsiveness and makes your MINI more efficient. And if you can’t decide between the two, there’s Mid Mode, a classic MINI blend of exhilarating and efficient.
Where are the hidden compartments in a Mini Cooper?
While many owners have probably searched around the car enough to find this little feature, or have just casually bumped into it, the thin piece of dash trim above the glove box opens to reveal a small compartment. A gentle tap releases the door and allows it to open but there is no button visible, making it a perfect little hideaway.
How does the armrest work on a Mini Cooper?
Karl, there are two latches on the armrest. The top one opens the storage compartment and just below that lever is another latch that allows you to lower the front of the armrest. RTFM. I remember seeing it in my manual. I agree, the only reason I love my armrest is because I have an auto!
What’s the unlock button on a Mini Cooper?
Pressing the unlock button once to open the car and then holding the unlock button to make your windows roll down will give your Mini that extra cool factor.
How does comfort access work on a Mini Cooper?
While some Mini Coopers have comfort access – meaning the key recognizes it’s a close distance from the car and can unlock and start without inserting the key – it is not a standard feature. You typically have to put the key into a holder in the dashboard for the car to start, and the car shuts off when the car is removed.
While many owners have probably searched around the car enough to find this little feature, or have just casually bumped into it, the thin piece of dash trim above the glove box opens to reveal a small compartment. A gentle tap releases the door and allows it to open but there is no button visible, making it a perfect little hideaway.
While some Mini Coopers have comfort access – meaning the key recognizes it’s a close distance from the car and can unlock and start without inserting the key – it is not a standard feature. You typically have to put the key into a holder in the dashboard for the car to start, and the car shuts off when the car is removed.
Karl, there are two latches on the armrest. The top one opens the storage compartment and just below that lever is another latch that allows you to lower the front of the armrest. RTFM. I remember seeing it in my manual. I agree, the only reason I love my armrest is because I have an auto!
Pressing the unlock button once to open the car and then holding the unlock button to make your windows roll down will give your Mini that extra cool factor.