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Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor
Light up in yellow and red:
There is a flat tire or substantial loss 
in tire pressure Carefully bring the car to a stop. 
Observe the information starting on 
page
82.
Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor
Light up in yellow:
Tire Pressure Monitor not initialized Check the inflation pressure and reset 
the system, page
83.
The small lamp flashes yellow and 
then stays on, the large lamp lights 
up in yellow:
> Tire Pressure Monitor failed. 
Punctures are not indicated Have the system checked.
> Wheel mounted without TPM 
electronics Have the system checked.
> The TPM is temporarily malfunc-
tioning due to other systems or 
devices using the same radio 
frequency.
Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor
The small lamp flashes yellow and 
then stays on, the large lamp lights 
up in yellow:
> Tire Pressure Monitor failed. 
Punctures are not indicated Have the system checked.
> Wheel mounted without TPM 
electronics Have the system checked.
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Lights up in red:
>Transmission limp-home pro-
gram active with restricted range 
of gears, possibly with reduced 
acceleration You can continue your journey, but 
moderate your speed and exercise 
due caution. Have the system 
checked without delay.
> Gears can be engaged without 
depressing the brake Always depress the brake to engage a 
gear.
> Automatic selector lever locked Manually releasing the selector lever 
lock, page59.
Lights up in yellow:  Have the system checked as soon as 
possible.
> Automatic selector lever locked: 
Selector lever locked in position P 
with engine running and brake 
depressed or Manually releasing the selector lever 
lock, page
59.
> Brake signal malfunctioning: 
gear can be engaged without 
depressing the brake To engage a gear while the vehicle is 
at a standstill, always depress the 
brake. Before leaving the vehicle, 
move the selector lever to position P 
and switch off the engine.
Lights up in red:
Transmission overheating Bring the car to a stop and move the 
selector lever to position P. Allow 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:
Transmission too hot Avoid high engine loads. You can 
continue your journey, but moderate 
your speed and exercise due caution.
Selector lever position P not engaged. 
Vehicle not prevented from rolling 
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Selector lever position P not engaged. 
Ignition cannot be switched offEngage selector lever position P when 
you wish to switch off the ignition, 
page
55.
Cruise control system fail edHave the system checked.
Park Distance Control fail edHave the system checked.
Bulb of exterior lighting system failed Have the exterior lighting checked as 
soon as possible.
Low-beam headlamp  or fog lamp 
failed Have the lamps checked as soon as 
possible.
High-beam headlamp failed Have the high-beam headlamps 
checked.
Rear fog lamp failed Have the rear fog lamp checked.
Headlamp beam throw adjustment 
system failed Have the headlamp beam throw 
adjustment system checked.
Coolant level too low Add coolant immediately, page158.
Engine oil pressure too low Stop immediately and  switch off the 
engine. You cannot continue your 
journey. Contact your MINI dealer.
Lights up in red:
Service appointment overdue Arrange a service appointment.
Check service requirements, page 71.
Lights up in yellow:
Service due Arrange a service appointment.
Check service requirements, page 71.
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No service due
Set speed limit exceeded
Time and date no longer correct Set the time and date, page73.
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AT A GLANCE
CONTROLS
DRIVING TIPS
ENTERTAINMENT
COMMUNICATIONS
MOBILITY
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Technical data
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and 
optional equipment that is offered in the model 
range is described. Equipment is also described 
that is not available, for example due to the  selected options or national-market version. 
This also applies to safety related functions and 
systems.
Engine data
CooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Displacement
cu in/
cm μ 97.5/
1,598 97.5/
1,598 97.5/
1,598
Number of cylinders  44 4
Maximum power 
output hp
121181 208
At engine speed  rpm 6,0005,500 6,000
Maximum torque
with overboost lb ft/
Nm
114/155
– 177/240
192/260 192/260
207/280
At engine speed
with overboost rpm
4,250
– 1,600-5,000
1,730-4,500 1,750-5,500
2,000-5,100
Overboost briefly raises the maximum torque at  high rates of acceleration, e. g. when passing.
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Dimensions
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CooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
1Vehicle height without roof 
antenna 54.3/1,378 54.5/1,384 54.5/1,385
2 Track, front
57.4/1,459 57.2/1,453 57.2/1,453
3 Vehicle width, with outside mi
rror 74.5/1,892 74.5/1,892 74.5/1,892
4 Track, rear
57.8/1,467 57.5/1,461 57.5/1,461
5 Vehicle width, without outside 
mirror 66.3/1,683 66.3/1,683 66.3/1,683
6 Wheelbase
97.1/2,467 97.1/2,467 97.1/2,467
7 Vehicle length
146.8/3,728 147/3,734 148/3,758
All dimensions in inches/mm. Minimum  turning radius dia.: 35 ft 10 in/10.7 m.
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MINI Roadster
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