MINI OS9 | DRIVING ASSISTANCE

EV Channels Review

This video provides a comprehensive walkthrough of the MINI OS9 operating system's driver assistance features, presented by Chris. The tutorial meticulously details various safety and warning systems, including forward collision mitigation, lane departure warning with steering intervention, active blind spot detection, side collision protection, traffic light and sign warnings, exit warnings, fatigue alerts, and speed warnings. It also delves into advanced automated driving functions like adaptive cruise control with stop & go, lane keeping, route control, lane guiding with navigation, and the highly anticipated "Assisted Driving Plus" which offers hands-free driving under 40 mph in specific conditions. The reviewer highlights that some advanced features, such as side collision protection and traffic light/sign warnings, are specific to higher-equipped models like the featured Countryman. Parking assistance, including automatic parking and rear/side emergency braking (which requires manual activation), is also covered. The video concludes by touching on drivetrain and chassis settings, specifically the auto start-stop function, and emphasizes the value of a product specialist walkthrough for new MINI owners.