5. WINDOWSThese are controlled by toggle switches located in the center console (this is also where yourdoor locks are). They’re notlocated on the door or arm rest.Conveniently, there’s a “oneclick down”feature. However,for safety reasons, there’s no“one click up”feature.4. WHAT’S THE LITTLE“BUTTON” ON THE TOPOF THE DASH?Actually, this is a small sensor. Nota button. It’s not necessary topush it. Although you may if youwant to. It’s merely a UV sensor forthe automatic A/C option. If youdon’t have automatic A/C, thenyou won’t have the “button.”Don’tworry about it.3. DASHBOARD DIMMER SWITCHYou’ll notice the adjustmentknob for the luminosity (it’s aword, we checked) of yourdashboard doesn’t turn. That’sbecause it works by successivetapping. The lights adjustincrementally according toeach tap and reset back to zeroafter five taps. 2. POWER STEERINGBesides being a mouthful, the Electro-hydraulic PowerAssisted Steering is poweredby a separate electric motor so as not to drain horsepowerfrom the engine. This motormakes a high-pitched soundwhen it’s working properly. In a parking lot, at low speeds,you can actually hear it. Don’tworry. This is normal. All sys-tems check.1. THUMBS UPPeople like to give you thethumbs up when you drive aMINI. We’re not sure why. And tobe honest, there’s not a lot wecan do about it. Feel free to givea thumbs up in return. But knowthat any wave of acknowledge-ment or nod of the head will behappily received. MINIUSA.COM
