Mini HARDTOP SE ELECTRIC 2023 User Manual
The Mini Hardtop SE Electric combines the standard Mini look with an electric powertrain to make a car that is good for the environment and easy to drive. It is made to be a zero-emission vehicle that still looks and drives like a classic Mini. The Hardtop SE Electric is an electric car, so it has an electric motor and a battery pack. This gives the car quick torque and smooth acceleration, which makes it easy to control and fun to drive. The best way to find out how much power and how far the 2023 model can go is to visit the official Mini website or a Mini store. Usually, the Mini Hardtop SE Electric has a number of driving modes that let the driver choose the best mix between speed and fuel economy. It could have settings that make the best use of power supply, regenerative braking, and energy use. In terms of style, the Mini Hardtop SE Electric has the same rounded shape, hexagonal grille, and round headlights that make Minis easy to recognise. But it might have small details that set it apart from the gasoline-powered Mini Hardtop models, like a different logo or more aerodynamic shape.
General information
Electronic control devices are installed in the vehicle. Electronic control units process data they receive from vehicle sensors, self-generate or exchange with each other. Some control units are necessary for the vehicle to function safely or provide assistance during driving, for instance, driver assistance systems. Furthermore, control units facilitate comfort or infotainment functions. Information about stored or exchanged data can be requested from the manufacturer of the vehicle, in a separate booklet, for example.
Personal reference
Each vehicle is marked with a unique vehicle identification number. Depending on the country, the vehicle owner can be identified with the vehicle identification number, license plate, and corresponding authorities. In addition, there are other options to track data collected in the vehicle to the driver or vehicle owner, for instance via utilized services.
Operating data in the vehicle
Control units process data to operate the vehicle.
For example, this includes:
- Status messages for the vehicle and its individual components, e.g., wheel rotational speed, wheel speed, deceleration, lateral acceleration, engaged safety belt indicator.
- Ambient conditions, e.g., temperature, rain sensor signals.
The processed data is only processed in the vehicle itself and is generally volatile. The data is not stored beyond the operating period. Electronic components, e.g. control units and ignition keys, contain components for storing technical information. Information about the vehicle’s condition, component usage, maintenance recommendations, events, or faults can be stored temporarily or permanently. This information generally records the state of a component, a module, a system, or the environment, for instance:
- Operating states of system components, for instance, fill levels, tire inflation pressure, and battery status.
- Malfunctions and faults in important system components, for instance, lights and brakes.
- Responses by the vehicle to special situations such as airbag deployment or engagement of the driving stability control systems.
- Information on vehicle-damaging events.
The data is required to perform the control unit functions. Furthermore, it also serves to recognize and correct malfunctions and helps the vehicle manufacturer to optimize vehicle functions. The majority of this data is stored temporarily and is only processed within the vehicle itself. In some circumstances, the vehicle may store some data for an additional but limited period of time. When servicing, for instance during repairs, service processes, warranty cases, and quality assurance measures, this technical information can be read out from the vehicle together with the vehicle identification number.
A dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop can read out the information. The socket for OBD On-board Diagnosis required by law in the vehicle is used to read out the data. The data is collected, processed, and used by the relevant organizations in the service network. The data documents the technical conditions of the vehicle, which can be used to determine vehicle maintenance status, and facilitate quality improvement. Fault and event memories in the vehicle can be reset when a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop performs repair or servicing work.
Event Data Recorder EDR
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder EDR. The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crashes or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
- How various systems in your vehicle were operating.
- Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were fastened.
- How far, if at all, the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal?
- How fast the vehicle was traveling.
Entering the address
The address can be entered in any order. Example: entering the address via the town/city
- “City/Postal code?”
- Enter the town/city.
The list is narrowed down further with each entry. - Select the icon.
- Select a town/city from the list.
- If necessary, enter the street.
- Select the street as you would the town/city.
- If necessary, enter a house number.
- Select the icon.
- Select a house number or range of house numbers from the list.
Pairing the mobile phone
After the mobile phone is paired once with the vehicle, the mobile phone can be operated using the Central Information Display (CID), the steering wheel buttons and spoken instructions.
- “My MINI”
- “System settings”
- “Mobile devices”
- “Connect new device”
The vehicle’s Bluetooth name is displayed on the Control Display. - Select the functions for which the mobile phone is to be used.
- To perform additional steps on the mobile phone, refer to the operating instructions for the mobile phone: for in-stance search for or connect the Bluetooth device or a new device.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears on the mobile phone display. Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle. - Depending on the mobile device, a control number is displayed or the control number must be entered.
- Compare the control number displayed on the Control Display with the control number on the display of the device. Confirm the control number on the device and on the Control Display.
- Enter and confirm the same control number on the device and via the Central Information Display (CID).
Apple CarPlay preparation
Concept
CarPlay allows certain functions of a compatible Apple iPhone to be used via Siri voice operation and the Central Information Display (CID).
Functional requirements
- Compatible iPhone: iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or later.
- Corresponding mobile contract.
- Bluetooth, WLAN, and Siri voice operation are activated on the iPhone.
- If necessary, the setting for mobile data must be activated on the iPhone.
- WLAN and Bluetooth are enabled in the vehicle.
Switching on the drive-ready state
- Close the driver’s door.
- Depress the brake pedal.
- Press the Start/Stop button. The drive-ready state is switched on.
Drive-ready state in detail
Requirements
Driving is possible under the following conditions:
- The high-voltage battery is sufficiently charged.
- The driver’s door is closed.
- The charging cable is detached.
Driving
- Switch on the drive-ready state.
- Apply the brake and engage the selector lever in position D or R.
- Release the parking brake.
- Depress the accelerator pedal to drive.
Engaging the gear
- Interlock: the selector lever position P can be exited only with the drive-ready state engaged.
- Shift lock: with the vehicle stationary, press on the brake pedal before shifting out of P or N; otherwise, the shift commander will not be executed.
- Shift lock: before shifting out of P, remove the charging cable from the vehicle; otherwise, the shift commander will not be executed.
Turn signal
- On: press the lever past the resistance point.
- Off: lightly tap the lever to the resistance point.
- Off: press the lever past the resistance point in the opposite direction.
- Triple turn signal activation: lightly tap the lever up or down.
- Brief signaling: press the lever to the resistance point and hold it there for as long as you want the turn signal to flash.
Useful Links
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