Every time I've jumped behind the wheel of our 2009 Mini E I've rolled my eyes at the fact that the speedometer is located in the center and the battery charge display is behind the steering wheel. I mean, who looks at their "fuel gauge" more than their driving speed? I know, we all heard this before. But the thing is, don't laugh, I had no idea that you could change the digital display behind the wheel to show the speed, too. Until I looked on Mini forums and finally RTFM.
Yes, page 39 of the manual:
"To have the current speed shown in the upper display otherwise serving for the outside temperature display and clock.
1. Press the button in the turn indicator lever repeatedly until the current speed appears in the lower display.
2. Wait for the speed display to automatically move to the upper display.
The outside temperature then appears in the lower display."
OK, now I officially have nothing to complain about.
Caroline Pardilla, Deputy Managing Editor @ 4,641 miles
lowmilelude says:
11:56 AM, 02/ 8/10
There there, Caroline. There's ALWAYS something to complain about!
tcrook says:
01:04 PM, 02/ 8/10
You can also activate the 3 blink lane change feature and DRL via the set up menu. Two of my favorite features.
Todd
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brn says:
01:12 PM, 02/ 8/10
It's still silly to have that massive speedometer sitting between the driver and passenger.
mnorm1 says:
03:11 PM, 02/ 8/10
The MINI dash/IP looks like a cartoon gone bad. They are the worst I have ever seen.
cr_driver says:
05:56 PM, 02/ 8/10
I learned the word FUGLY today looking at the dash of the MINI.
Thanks caroline.
tenta20 says:
08:03 PM, 02/ 8/10
I really wish MINI would make an edition in which the speedo was in front of the driver. Its more aesthetically pleasing and makes more sense.
tip_m says:
11:03 PM, 02/ 8/10
The previous gen Mini had a Chrono pack which moved the speedo right next to the tach. Center gauge was then taken up by auxiliary stuff. Looked pretty cool and way more practical..
dougtheeng says:
05:57 AM, 02/ 9/10
"The previous gen Mini had a Chrono pack which moved the speedo right next to the tach. Center gauge was then taken up by auxiliary stuff. Looked pretty cool and way more practical.."
The centre speedo remained, but you had an additional one in the centre, if I remember correctly. You may have looked at a model with a NAV arrangement, which makes the centre look like a big screen with a little speedo around the outside of it.
konocar400h says:
06:57 AM, 02/ 9/10
@dougtheeng-
I believe this is what tip_m was referring to:
http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2005/2005-Mini-Cooper-Convertible-Interior-1600x1200.jpg
Still ugly, in my opinion.
dougtheeng says:
09:33 AM, 02/ 9/10
ah yah i've not see that combination before.
this is the one i was thinking of:
http://www.malaysiaminilover.com/images/mini-cooper-s-gp/MINI-interior2.jpg
mnorm1 says:
12:12 PM, 02/ 9/10
I followed both links; god my eyes hurt.