MSA function is deactivated by

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION MSA function is deactivated by
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  • Deactivate MSA by means of button (1) in passenger compartment
  • Open seat belt buckle and driver's door
    Fig 1: Identifying Automatic Engine Start/Stop Button (MSA)
    G06965110Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  • Open engine bonnet/hood and ensure that engine hood/bonnet contact is not in workshop mode
    • Workshop mode

      A = 10 mm

    • Basic setting (engine hood/bonnet open)

      B = 7 mm

Fig 2: Identifying Basic Setting For Engine Hood/Bonnet Basic
G08419434Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

To make sure that the engine hood/bonnet contact is at the basic setting, if necessary press the hood/bonnet contact up to the limit position before starting work and slowly release.

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