2022 Mini HARDTOP 2 DOOR Transmission Instruction 

The 2022 Mini Hardtop 2 Door is available with a variety of transmissions to accommodate different driving preferences. Whether you desire a sporty and dynamic voyage or a more economical and fuel-efficient one, Mini has you covered. The transmission system is designed to transmit engine power to the axles without interruption, ensuring optimal performance and control. The Mini 2022 Hardtop 2 Door is available with both manual and automatic transmissions, allowing drivers to select the transmission that best suits their driving style. The manual transmission offers a more engaging and connected driving experience by placing the driver in complete control of the gear shifts. The automatic transmission, on the other hand, is more convenient, particularly in stop-and-go traffic, and features advanced technology for smoother speed shifts. In this introduction, we will explore the transmission system of the 2022 Mini Hardtop 2 Door, including its features, benefits, and effect on the overall driving experience. Whether you are a gear-shifting enthusiast or prefer the convenience of an automatic, Mini has designed a transmission system that will improve your connection to the road and make every drive a joy.

Manual Transmission

Safety information

Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away, follow the following:

• Set the parking brake.
  On uphill grades or on a downhill slope, turn the front wheels in the direction of the curb.
  On uphill grades or on a downhill slope, also secure the vehicle, for in-stance with a wheel chock.

NOTICE
When shifting to a lower gear, excessive speeds can damage the engine. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, press the gearshift lever to the right.

Schematic diagram

• 1–6: forward gears.
• R: reverse gear.

Shifting
General information
Depending on the motorization, the engine speed during a shifting operation is adjusted automatically as required for harmonious gear shifting.

Reverse gear
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
To overcome the resistance push the gear-shift lever dynamically to the left and engage reverse gear with a forward shifting movement.

Rolling or pushing the vehicle
In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without its own power, for instance in a car wash, or be pushed.

General information
Depending on the motorization, the engine speed during a shifting operation is adjusted automatically as required for harmonious gear shifting.

Reverse gear
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
To overcome the resistance push the gear-shift lever dynamically to the left and engage reverse gear with a forward shifting movement.

Rolling or pushing the vehicle
In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without its own power, for instance in a car wash, or be pushed..

1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Press on the clutch pedal and shift out of a forward gear or reverse.
3. Release the parking brake.

Steptronic Transmission

Concept
The Steptronic transmission combines the functions of an automatic transmission with the possibility of manual shifting if needed.
Safety information

Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an accident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away, follow the following:

• Set the parking brake.
  On uphill grades or on a downhill slope, turn the front wheels in the direction of the curb.
  On uphill grades or on a downhill slope, also secure the vehicle, for in-stance with a wheel chock.

Selector lever version

Selector lever

The selector lever positions R, N, and D are selected by tapping the selector lever for-ward or back. The selector lever automatically returns to the center position when re-leased.
The selector lever position P is engaged by pressing the P button on the selector lever or, in certain situations, automatically.
Selector lever positions
Drive mode D
Selector lever position for normal vehicle operation. All gears for forward travel are activated automatically.

R is reverse
Engage selector lever position R only when the vehicle is stationary.
Neutral N
The vehicle may be pushed or roll without engine power in selector lever position N, for instance in vehicle washes.

Parking position P
General information
Selector lever position, for instance for parking the vehicle.
The transmission blocks the drive wheels in the selector lever position P.
Engage selector lever position P only when the vehicle is stationary.
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that selector lever position P is set. Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to move.

Automatic parking position
Selector lever position P is engaged automatically in situations such as the following:

• After the engine is switched off when the vehicle is in the radio-ready state, refer to page 99, or when the ignition is switched off, refer to page 98, while se-lector lever position R, D or M/S is engaged.
• If the driver’s safety belt is unbuckled, the driver’s door is opened, and the brake pedal is not pressed while the vehicle is stationary and selector lever position D, M/S or R is engaged.
• After the ignition has been switched off while selector lever position N is engaged.

Engaging Selector Lever Positions

General information
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a gear position, maintain pressure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start.

Functional requirements
Only when the brake pedal is depressed is it possible to change from selector lever position P to another selector lever position?
Depending on the transmission version, the engine may have to be running too.
The selection lever position P cannot be changed until all technical requirements are met.

Engaging selector lever position D, N, R
A selector lever lock prevents the following faulty operation:

• Unintentional shifting into selector lever position R.
• Unintentional shifting from selector lever position P into another selector lever position.

1. Press and hold the button to release the selector lever lock.
   
2. With the driver’s safety belt fastened, briefly push the selector lever in the desired direction, past a resistance point, if needed. The selector lever automatically returns to the center position when released.

Engaging selector lever position P

Press button P.
Rolling or pushing the vehicle
General information
In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without its own power for a short distance, for instance in a car wash, or be pushed.
Engaging selector lever position N

NOTICE
Selector lever position P is automatically engaged when the ignition is switched off. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Do not switch ignition off in car washes.

1. Start the engine while pressing on the brake pedal.
2. If necessary, release the parking brake.
3. Depress the brake pedal.
4. Touch the selector lever lock and engage the selector lever position N.
5. Switch the engine off.

In this way, the ignition remains switched on, and a Check Control message is displayed.
The vehicle can roll.

Irrespective of the ignition, the selector lever position P is automatically engaged after approx. 15 minutes.
If there is a malfunction, you may not be able to change the selector lever position.
Electronically unlock the transmission lock, if needed.

Kickdown
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving performance. Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the resistance point at the full throttle position.

Sport program M/S
Concept
The shifting points and shifting times in the Sport program are designed for a sportier driving style. The transmission, for instance, shifts up later and the shifting times are shorter.

Activating the Sport program

Press the selector lever to the left from selector lever position D.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument cluster, for instance, S1.
The sport program of the transmission is activated.

Ending the Sport program
Press the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Manual mode M/S
Concept
Manual gear-shifting is possible in manual mode.

Activating manual mode

1. Press the selector lever to the left from selector lever position D, arrow 1.
   
2. Press the selector lever forward or pull it backwards, arrows 2.

Manual mode M/S becomes active and the gear is changed.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument cluster, for instance, M1.

Shifting

• To shift down: press the selector lever forward.
• To shift up: pull the selector lever rear-wards.

The Steptronic transmission continues shifting automatically in certain situations, for instance when certain engine speed limits are reached.
When M2 is set manually while the vehicle is stationary, the transmission will no longer shift back to M1. This shifting behaviour is retained until you engage M1 manually or exit M.

Avoiding automatic upshifting
Once a particular engine speed is attained, M/S manual mode is automatically up-shifted as needed.
John Cooper Works: once particular engine speeds are attained, upshifting is not automatically performed in M/S manual mode.
For vehicles with Steptronic Sport transmission, automatic shift operations are not performed if one of the following conditions is met:

• DSC is deactivated.
  TRACTION is activated.

In addition, there is no downshifting for kick-down.
With the appropriate transmission version, the lowest possible gear can be selected by simultaneously activating kickdown and operating the left-shift paddles. This is not possible by switching briefly via the shift paddles from selector lever position D to manual mode M/S.

Ending the manual mode
Press the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Shift paddles for Steptronic Sport transmission
Concept
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow you to shift gears quickly while keeping both hands on the steering wheel.

General information
Shifting
Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine and road speeds, for instance, down-shifting is not possible if the engine speed is too high.

Short-term manual mode
In selector lever position D, actuating a shift paddle switches into manual mode temporarily.
After conservative driving in manual mode without acceleration or shifting via the shift paddles for a certain amount of time, the transmission switches back to automatic mode.
It is possible to switch into automatic mode as follows:

• Keep the right shift paddle pulled until D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
  In addition to the pulled right shift paddle, pull the left shift paddle.

Continuous manual mode
In selector lever position S, actuating a shift paddle switches into manual mode permanently.

Shifting

• Shifting up: pull the right shift paddle.
• Shifting down: pull left shift paddle.
• Downshifting to the lowest possible gear: keep the left shift paddle pulled.

The selected gear is briefly displayed in the instrument cluster, followed by the current gear.
Displays in the instrument cluster
The selector lever position is displayed, for example, P.

Releasing the transmission lock electronically
General information
Electronically unlock the transmission lock to manoeuvre the vehicle from a dangerous area.
Before unlocking the transmission lock, set the parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling away.

Engaging selector lever position N
Unlocking is possible, if the starter can spin the engine.

1. Press and hold down brake pedal.
2. Press the Start/Stop button. The starter must audibly start.
3. Press the button on the selector lever, arrow 1, and press and hold the selector lever into selector lever position N, arrow N, until selector lever position N is displayed in the instrument cluster.
   A Check Control message is displayed.
   
4.  Release the selector lever.
5. Release brake, as soon as the starter stops.
6. Maneuver the vehicle from the danger area and secure it against moving on its own.
   For additional information, see the chapter on tow-starting and towing.

Steptronic Sport transmission:
Launch Control

Concept
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration on surfaces with good traction under dry surrounding conditions.

General information
The use of Launch Control causes premature component wear since this function represents a very heavy load for the vehicle.
Do not use Launch Control during the break-in, refer to page 230, period.
Do not turn the steering wheel when driving away with Launch Control.

Functional requirements
Launch Control is available as soon as the engine and transmission are at operating temperature.
Depending on the outside temperature and driving style, the engine and transmission require an interrupted trip of up to 30 miles/50 km in order to reach the operating temperature needed for Launch Control.

Start with launch control While the engine is running:

1. Press button and select SPORT with the MINI Driving Modes switch.
   The instrument cluster displays TRACTION in combination with SPORT. The DSC OFF indicator light lights up.
2. Engage selector lever position S.
3. With the left foot, forcefully press down on the brake.
4. Press and hold down the accelerator pedal beyond the resistance point at the full throttle position, kick down.
   A destination flag is displayed in the instrument cluster.
5. The starting engine speed adjusts. Wait briefly until the engine speed is constant. Keep the accelerator pedal in this position.
6. Release the brake within 3 seconds after the destination flag illuminates.
   The vehicle accelerates.
   Upshifting occurs automatically as long as the destination flag is displayed and the accelerator pedal is not released.

Repeated use during a trip
After Launch Control has been used, the transmission must cool down for approx.
5 minutes before Launch Control can be used again.

After using Launch Control
To increase driving stability, activate DSC Dynamic Stability Control again.

System limits
An experienced driver may be able to achieve better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.

FAQs

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