Steering Wheel

All models feature a two-spoke steering wheel. The MINI COPPER rim is vinyl. The MINI COOPER S (and optional MINI COOPER) steering wheel is leather trimmed. The diameter of the steering wheel is 370 mm. The steering wheel airbag module has a capacity of 57 liters and is a two-stage bag.

There are a number of functions that can be performed without the driver having to remove his/her hands from the steering wheel. Situated on the outside of the two spokes are the horn push buttons, these are on all steering wheels on all derivatives.

Cruise control buttons (if equipped) are laid out on the wheel in the following manner. Cruise on & resume buttons are on the left hand side and speed increase and decrease plus SET on the right hand side, these are located underneath the horn buttons.

Fig 1: Steering Wheel

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Audio system remote controls (if equipped) are located on the back of the steering wheel. On the left hand side is station search + and - these buttons only search the station presets. On the right is volume + and - and in the middle is a mode button to change to bass, treble, balance and fade. These are rocker type switches.