Things to remember when driving
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Load
The permissible load is the sum of the occu-
pants' weights and the weight of the cargo. The
greater the weight of the occupants, the less
cargo/luggage can be transported.
Stowing cargo
Do not store objects behind the seats; the
vents of the high voltage battery could
become covered, leading to damage.
Do not place objects on the cover of the high
voltage battery as these could otherwise endan-
ger occupants, e. g. in the case of braking or
sudden swerving.<
> Cover sharp edges and corners.
> Do not stack higher than the top edge of the
cargo bay divider.
Driving efficiently
Energy consumption depends on a number of
factors. Certain measures, the driving style and
regular maintenance have an effect on energy
consumption and on the environmental impact.
Remove unnecessary cargo
Additional weight increases energy consump-
tion.
Remove attached parts no longer in use
Remove auxiliary mirrors or rear-mounted lug-
gage racks whenever you are not using them.
Attached parts on the vehicle affect its aerody-
namics and increase energy consumption.
Check tire inflation pressure regularly
Check and, if necessary, correct tire inflation
pressure at least twice a month and before start-
ing on a long trip.
Low inflation pressure increases rolling resis-
tance and thus leads to greater energy con-
sumption and tire wear.
Think ahead while driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking by
maintaining a suitable distance to the vehicle
driving ahead.
Driving smoothly and anticipating impending
traffic situations reduces energy consumption.
Using energy recovery
The high voltage battery is charged during
energy recovery, refer to page 40.
When approaching a red traffic light, take your
foot off the accelerator slowly and let the vehicle
coast to a halt.
When you raise your foot off of the accel-
erator, the vehicle deceleration is similar
to that caused by light braking. The brake lamps
light up even though the brake pedal is not
pressed.<
Have the vehicle serviced
Have your vehicle serviced regularly to achieve
good economy and a long vehicle life. The man-
ufacturer of your MINI recommends having the
vehicle serviced by a MINI Dealer. Also note the
MINI Maintenance System, page 84.
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