How do you select reverse in a Mini Cooper S?

Nor · 13 Apr 2009 at 15:54

Is it push the gearstick down and select first?

Thanks in advance.

[edit] PS. I don't have a Mini lads. I was asked the question, so thought I'd ask here since this forum has pretty much the best motoring knowledge of any I use

Janesy B · 13 Apr 2009 at 15:56

Does it not say in the manual?

Edit:

Before selecting reverse gear, ensure the
vehicle is stationary; then, fully depress the
clutch pedal and pause briefly before moving
the gearshift lever into position.

5-speed transmission:
Press the gearshift lever to the right and to
the back.

6-speed transmission:
Press the gearshift lever towards the left.
Thereby overcome the slight resistance and
press forward.

http://motoringfile.com/files/2003MINICooperCooperS.pdf

Nor · 13 Apr 2009 at 15:58

Don't have access to the manual Janesy.

Janesy B · 13 Apr 2009 at 15:59

See edit

Burnsy2023 · 13 Apr 2009 at 16:01

Surely it's not that hard to figure it out?

paradigm · 13 Apr 2009 at 16:02

No pushing down required, just use a bit of force to go "beyond" first.

Coming from someone who less than 3 mins ago, reversed a Cooper S.

Nor · 13 Apr 2009 at 16:02

Nice one Janesy thanks a lot. What did you google for that btw? Been googling for the last 10 minutes

Burnsy2023 said:
Surely it's not that hard to figure it out?

It is when you don't have a Mini

Janesy B · 13 Apr 2009 at 16:03

I googled "how to engage reverse mini cooper s" too but had no luck so I just googled "mini cooper S owners manual"

My google-fu is strong

Nor · 13 Apr 2009 at 16:06

Janesy B said:
I googled "how to engage reverse mini cooper s" too but had no luck so I just googled "mini cooper S owners manual"

My google-fu is strong

Ah, good thinking. Thanks again.

West · 13 Apr 2009 at 16:54

Cooper S is ony left and up.

Sam · 13 Apr 2009 at 16:56

Surley you would just try until it engaged reverse

Nor · 13 Apr 2009 at 17:57

Sam said:
Surley you would just try until it engaged reverse

If I had access to a Mini aye.

Griffo · 13 Apr 2009 at 18:15

Can someone tell me how to change from horizontal flight to VTOL mode on a harrier please?

iaind · 13 Apr 2009 at 18:25

Griffo said:
Can someone tell me how to change from horizontal flight to VTOL mode on a harrier please?

I'm fairly sure it's just a switch - how hard can it be?

mr tommo · 13 Apr 2009 at 18:30

Griffo said:
Can someone tell me how to change from horizontal flight to VTOL mode on a harrier please?

RTFM

atpbx · 13 Apr 2009 at 18:32

iaind said:
I'm fairly sure it's just a switch - how hard can it be?

It isnt a switch, you have full control over the nozzles via a throttle like control in the cockpit, its substantially harder than looking at a gear knob and seeing where the gear you need is, like in the doughnuts case in the opening post.

lordrobs · 13 Apr 2009 at 19:04

Sam said:
Surley you would just try until it engaged reverse

It may sound like a daft question but the a Mini Cooper S is the only car I've struggled to get in reverse

I also struggled to work out how the windows worked to shout over to the owner for help

arknor · 13 Apr 2009 at 19:10

Griffo said:
Can someone tell me how to change from horizontal flight to VTOL mode on a harrier please?

there be a big lever that you push and pull that rotates engine nozels it is clearly labeled.

iaind · 13 Apr 2009 at 19:13

lordrobs said:
It may sound like a daft question but the a Mini Cooper S is the only car I've struggled to get in reverse I also struggled to work out how the windows worked to shout over to the owner for help

I dont understand the struggle, it sounds like exactly the same method as my mondeo. When I got it, I hadnt driven a car that worked like that before but I figured it out in about 5 seconds :confused:

rG-tom · 13 Apr 2009 at 19:42

it's not quite as simple as the mondeo iand, i actually had to phone fox when i first bought the 330i, and couldnt get out of the pub car park where i'd stopped for lunch on the way home!

you have to really give it quite a shove to the left to get it to go in, where as in the mondeo etc there is a lever you pull up on the gearstick to allow it into reverse.