check engine MINI Clubman 2014 Owner's Guide

12CauseHow to respondThe engine refuses to start.Depress the brake or clutch to
start the engine, refer to page 45.The ignition is switched on and driver's door
is open.Switch off the ignition, refer to
page 44, or close the driver's
door.The lights are still switched on.Switch off the lights, refer to
page 62.The roadside parking lamps are still on.Switch off the roadside parking
lamps, refer to page 63.A door is open.The Clubdoor is open.The split door is open.The hood is open.The tailgate is open.The fuel cap is missing or loose.Make sure that the fuel cap is cor‐
rectly positioned and close it until
it clicks audibly. Do not jam the
strap between the fuel cap and
the vehicle.The windshield washer fluid level is too low.Add washer fluid, refer to
page 50, as soon as possible.Lights up in red:Service is due.Arrange a service appointment.
Check the service requirements,
refer to page 160.Seite 184MobilityIndicator/warning lamps184
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12CauseHow to respondLights up in yellow:The engine will start the next time the Start/
Stop button is touched, possibly without the
brake or clutch being depressedThe remote control is malfunctioning or, in
cars with Comfort Access, was not detected.The engine cannot be started.
Have the remote control checked,
if necessary.The battery in the remote control is dis‐
charged.Use the remote control for a lon‐
ger journey or, in cars with Com‐
fort Access, replace the battery.The belt tensioners and/or airbag system has
failed.Have the system checked imme‐
diately.
Fasten the safety belts anyway.Steering assistance has failed.You can continue your journey,
but moderate your speed and ex‐
ercise due caution. Markedly dif‐
ferent steering response. Have
the system checked as soon as
possible.Lights up in red:Engine malfunctionStop the car and switch off the
engine. You cannot continue your
journey. Contact your service cen‐
ter.Lights up in yellow:Full engine power is no longer available.You can continue your journey,
but moderate your speed and ex‐
ercise due caution. Have the en‐
gine checked as soon as possible.Indicator lamp 1 flashes:Engine malfunction under high load. High en‐
gine load will result in damage to the catalytic
converter.You can continue your journey,
but moderate your speed and ex‐
ercise due caution. Have the vehi‐
cle checked immediately.Seite 185Indicator/warning lampsMobility185
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12CauseHow to respondIndicator lamp 1 lights up:Engine malfunction with adverse effect on
emissions.You can continue your journey,
but moderate your speed and ex‐
ercise due caution. Have the vehi‐
cle checked as soon as possible.Lights up in red:The engine is overheating.Carefully bring the car to a stop,
switch off the engine and allow it
to cool down. Do not open the
hood; otherwise, there would be
a risk of injury due to scalding.
Contact your service center.Lights up in yellow:The engine is too hot.Continue driving at more moder‐
ate speed so that the engine can
cool down. Have the engine
checked without delay if the sit‐
uation reoccurs.Lights up in red:Battery is no longer being charged. Alternator
malfunction.Switch off all unnecessary electri‐
cal consumers. Have the power
supply system checked without
delay.Lights up in yellow:The battery charge level is very low, the bat‐
tery is old or is not securely connected.Charge the battery by taking a
long drive or using an external
charger. If necessary, switch off
automatic power consumers.
Have the battery checked as soon
as possible.Indication in US models
The handbrake is set.Indication in Canadian models
The handbrake is set.Seite 186MobilityIndicator/warning lamps186
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12CauseHow to respondIndication in Canadian modelsThe vehicle electronics have failed.You cannot continue your jour‐
ney. Contact your service center.Lights up in red:Have the system in question
checked immediately.The starter has failed orThe engine cannot be restarted.Ignition malfunctioning. The engine can only
be restarted when the brake is depressed or
Lighting system failed. Low beams/tail lamps
and brake lights still operational. All other
lamps failed.Depress the brake to restart the
engine.Lights up in yellow:Brake light control failed or
The fuel supply is malfunctioning.You can continue your journey,
but moderate your speed and ex‐
ercise due caution. Have the sys‐
tem in question checked immedi‐
ately.Drive malfunctioning.You can continue your journey,
but moderate your speed and ex‐
ercise due caution. Transmission
limp-home program with reduced
acceleration is active. Have the
system checked immediately.Flashing:
Dynamic Stability Control DSC or Dynamic
Traction Control DTC is controlling drive and
braking forces, refer to page 76.Dynamic Traction Control DTC is activated, re‐
fer to page 77.Dynamic Stability Control DSC and Dynamic
Traction Control DTC are deactivated, refer to
page 76.Driving stability limited during ac‐
celeration and cornering.
Driving style must be readjusted.Seite 188MobilityIndicator/warning lamps188
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12CauseHow to respondTransmission limp-home program active with
restricted range of gears, possibly with re‐
duced acceleration.You can continue your journey,
but moderate your speed and ex‐
ercise due caution. Have the sys‐
tem checked immediately.Gears can be engaged without depressing the
brake.Always depress the brake to en‐
gage a gear.Automatic selector lever locked:Manually unlock the selector lever
lock, refer to page 53.Lights up in yellow:Have the system checked as soon
as possible.Automatic selector lever locked:
The selector lever is locked in position P with
the engine running or the ignition switched
on and the brake depressed orManually unlock the selector lever
lock, refer to page 53.The brake signal is malfunctioning: a gear can
be engaged without depressing the brake.To engage a gear while the vehi‐
cle is at a standstill, always de‐
press the brake. Before leaving
the vehicle, move the selector
lever to position P and switch off
the engine.Lights up in red:The transmission is overheating.Bring the car to a stop and move
the selector lever to position P. Al‐
low the transmission to cool
down. You can continue your
journey, but moderate your speed
and exercise due caution. Have
the system checked if the situa‐
tion reoccurs.Lights up in yellow:The transmission is too hot.Avoid high engine loads. You can
continue your journey, but mod‐
erate your speed and exercise
due caution.Selector lever position P not engaged. The ve‐
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12CauseHow to respondSelector lever position P not engaged. The ig‐
nition cannot be switched off.Engage selector lever position P
when you wish to switch off the
ignition, refer to page 44.The cruise control system has failed.Have the system checked.The Park Distance Control has failed.Have the system checked.A bulb of the exterior lighting system has
failed.Have the exterior lighting
checked as soon as possible.A low-beam headlamp or front fog lamp has
failed.Have the lights checked as soon
as possible.A high-beam headlamp has failed.Have the high-beam headlamps
checked.A rear fog lamp has failed.Have the rear fog lamps checked.The headlamp beam throw adjustment has
failed.Have the headlamp beam throw
adjustment system checked.The Adaptive Light Control has failed.The coolant level is too low.Add coolant immediately, refer to
page 159.The engine oil pressure is too low.Stop immediately and switch off
the engine. You cannot continue
your journey. Contact your service
center.Lights up in red:The service appointment is overdue.Arrange a service appointment.
Check the service requirements,
refer to page 59.Lights up in yellow:Seite 192MobilityIndicator/warning lamps192
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Everything from A to ZIndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 76
Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control 60
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate con‐
trol 86
Adaptive Light Control 64
Additives, engine oil 158
Airbags 67
Airbags, indicator/warning light 69
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode 83, 85
Air conditioner 82
Air conditioning 82
Air conditioning mode– Air conditioner 82– Automatic climate con‐
trol 84
Air distribution
– Automatic 85– Individual 83– Manual 83, 85
Air drying, refer to Cooling
function 86
Air flow rate 82, 85
Air pressure, refer to Tire infla‐ tion pressure 142
Air supply
– Air conditioner 82– Automatic climate con‐
trol 84
Alarm system 30
Alarm system
– Avoiding unintentional
alarms 30– Interior motion sensor 30– Tilt alarm sensor 30Alternating-code hand-held
transmitter 88
Ambient lighting 66
Antifreeze, washer fluid 50
Antilock Brake System, ABS 76
Anti-slip control, refer to Dy‐ namic Stability Control
DSC 76
Anti-theft protection 21
Approved engine oils 158
Ashtray 91
Assistance, roadside 175
Assistance when driving off, refer to Hill drive-off assis‐
tant 78
Assistance with starting en‐ gine, refer to Jump-start‐
ing 175
Automatic– Air distribution 85– Air flow rate 85
Automatic car wash 179
Automatic climate control
– Automatic air distribution 85
Automatic, cruise control 79
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 62
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
– Kickdown 52– Overriding selector lever
lock 53
AUTO program with auto‐
matic climate control 85
AUX-IN port 120
Average fuel consumption 56
Average fuel consumption
– Setting the units 57
Average speed 56
Average speed, refer to Com‐
puter 55
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 35
Backrests, refer to Seats 34
Backup lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 167
Battery– Disposal 30– Remote control 20
Battery, refer to Vehicle bat‐
tery 172
Battery replacement
– Remote control 30
Belts, refer to Safety belts 36
Belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts 36
Bi-xenon headlamps 165
Blower, refer to Air flow rate 82, 85
Brake assistant 76
Brake discs, breaking in 100
Brake fluid, refer to Service re‐ quirements 59
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic 76
Brake pads, breaking in 100
Brakes
– Handbrake 46
Brakes, MINI maintenance
system 160
Brakes, service require‐ ments 59
Brake system, MINI mainte‐ nance system 160
Braking, notes 102
Breakdown assistance, Road‐ side Assistance 175
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Breaking in 100
Button for starting the engine, refer to Start/Stop button 44
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery 172
Car care products 180
Care, displays 182
Care, vehicle 180
Cargo area– Comfort Access 29– Doors, refer to Split door 27– Opening from the out‐
side 27– Tailgate, refer to Split
door 27
Cargo area doors, refer to Split
door 27
Cargo area lamp, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps 65
Cargo area tailgate, refer to Tailgate 27
Car horn, refer to Horn 12
Carpet, care 182
Car phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 126
Car wash 179
CBC, Cornering Brake Con‐ trol 76
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 160
CD/DVD drives, care 182
Center console, refer to Around the center con‐
sole 15
Central locking
– Comfort Access 28– From the inside 25– From the outside 22
Central locking system
– Concept 21– From the outside 21Changes, technical, refer to
Safety 6
Changing wheels/tires 149
Check Control 60
Children, transporting 40
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 41
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tems 40
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 40
Child seat, mounting 40
Child seats, refer to Transport‐ ing children safely 40
Chrome parts, care 182
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode 83, 85
Cleaning, displays 182
Cleaning, refer to Care 179
Climate 82
Climate mode– Ventilation 86
Clock 54
Clock
– 12h/24h format 57
Closing
– From the inside 25– From the outside 22
Clubdoor 26
Clutch, breaking in 100
Cockpit 12
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 45
Combination instrument, refer to Displays 14
Combination switch, refer to Turn signal/high beams/
headlamp flasher 47
Combination switch, refer to Washer/wiper system 48
Comfort Access
– In the car wash 29– Replacing the battery 30
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console 15
Compact wheel, inflation pres‐ sure 143
Compartment for remote con‐
trol, refer to Ignition lock 44
Compass, digital 89
Computer 55
Computer, displaying informa‐ tion 55
Condition Based Service CBS 160
Confirmation signals for vehi‐ cle locking/unlocking 23
Consumption, refer to Aver‐ age fuel consumption 56
Control Display, care 182
Controls and displays 12
Control systems, driving stabil‐ ity 76
Convenient operation– Windows 23
Coolant temperature 55
Cooling function, switching on and off 86
Cooling, maximum 85
Cornering Brake Control,
CBC 76
Corrosion on brake discs 102
Cradle for telephone or mobile phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 133
Cruise control 79
Cupholders 91
Current fuel consumption 56
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control 64
Cylinders, number of, refer to Engine data 196
D
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 65
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Dashboard, refer to Dis‐ plays 14
Data, technical 196
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Low beams, bulb replace‐ment 165
Lower back support, refer to Lumbar support 35
Lumbar support 35
M
Main inspection, refer to Serv‐ ice requirements 59
Maintenance, refer to Service booklet
Maintenance, refer to Service requirements 59
Maintenance require‐ ments 160
Maintenance system MINI 160
Malfunction– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 53– Door lock 25– Fuel filler flap 138
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control 60
Manual air distribution 83, 85
Manual mode, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 52
Manual operation
– Door lock 25– Selector lever lock, auto‐
matic transmission 53
Manual operation, fuel filler
flap 138
Manual transmission 51
Marking on approved tires 150
Maximum cooling 85
Maximum speed, winter tires 150
Microfilter 84
Microfilter
– With automatic climate con‐
trol 86
MINI Homepage 6
MINI Internet page 6
MINI maintenance sys‐
tem 160
MINI Mobility System 151
Minimum tread, tires 148
Mirrors 38
Mirrors, folding in and out 38
Mirrors, interior mirror 38
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 101
Mobile phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 126
Mobility System 151
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 6
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 40
N Neck restraints, refer to Head restraints 37
New wheels and tires 149
Notes 6
Nozzles, refer to Ventila‐ tion 86
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 161
OBD socket, refer to Socket for OBD Onboard Diagno‐
sis 161
Octane number, refer to Fuel quality 140
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 140
Odometer 54
Oil additives 158
Oil level 157
Oil types, alternative 158
Oil types, approved 158
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 161
Onboard vehicle tool kit 162 Opening and closing– Comfort Access 28– From the inside 25– From the outside 22– Using the door lock 24– Via the remote control 22
Opening and unlocking
– From the inside 25
Outside air mode
– Automatic climate con‐
trol 85
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐
lated air mode 83, 85
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 55
P Park Distance Control PDC 80
Parking aid, refer to Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 80
Parking assistant, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 80
Parking brake, refer to Hand‐ brake 46
Parking lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 166
Parking lamps 62
Parking lamps/low beams 62
PDC Park Distance Control 80
Personal Profile 20
Pinch protection
– Windows 32
Plastic, care 181
Pollen
– Refer to Microfilter 84– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter 84– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate control 86
Power, refer to Engine
data 196
Power windows 32
Power windows
– Initializing 32
Power windows, refer to Win‐
dows 31
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Torque, refer to Enginedata 196
Towing another vehicle 176
Towing, being towed 176
Tow-starting 176
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor 72
Traction control 77
Transmission– Overriding selector lever
lock in case of automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic 53
Transmission lock
– Refer to Changing selector
lever positions 52
Transmission, manual 51
Transporting children safely 40
Trip-distance counter, refer to Trip odometer 54
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 47
Trip odometer 54
Trunk doors, refer to Split door 27
Trunk lid, refer to Tailgate 27
Trunk, refer to Cargo area 27
Turning lamps, refer to Adap‐ tive Light Control 64
Turn signal
– Indicator lamp 14
Turn signal, bulb replace‐
ment 166
Turn signals 47
Turn signals, triple turn signal activation 47
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ UTQG 147
Unintentional alarms, avoid‐ ing 30
Units– Average fuel consump‐
tion 57– Temperature 57
Universal remote control 87
Unlocking
– From the inside 25– From the outside 22– Tailgate 29– Without remote control, re‐
fer to Comfort Access 28
Upholstery care 181
Upholstery material care 181
USB audio interface 121
V Vehicle battery 172
Vehicle, breaking in 100
Vehicle care 180
Vehicle care, refer to Care 179
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle paintwork, care 181
Vehicle storage 182
Vehicle, switching off 46
Vehicle wash 179
Ventilation
– Air conditioning 86
W
Warning and indicator lamps 15
Warning and indicator lamps, overview 183
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 60
Warning triangle 174
Washer/wiper system 48
Washer/wiper system, rain sensor 48
Washer/wiper system, washer fluid 50
Washer fluid 50
Washer fluid reservoir 50
Washing, vehicle 179
Welcome lamps 64
Wheel change 170
Wheels and tires 142
Wheels, changing 149
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 69
Windows– Closing 32– Convenient operation 23– Opening 32
Windows, care 180
Windows, defrosting and de‐ fogging 83
Windows, pinch protection 32
Windshield
– Defrosting and defogging 83
Windshield, defrosting, refer
to Defrosting windows 83
Windshield wash 48
Windshield washer fluid 50
Windshield wash, rear win‐ dow 50
Windshield wash, reservoir for
washer fluid 50
Windshield wash, washer fluid 50
Windshield wiper blades, changing 163
Windshield wiper, refer to Washer/wiper system 48
Winter storage, care 182
Winter tires 150
Winter tires, tread 148
Wiper blades, care 180
Wiper blades, changing 163
Wiper fluid 50
Y
Your individual vehicle
– Settings, refer to Personal
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