turn signal MINI COOPER 2004 Owners Manual

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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX

Driving:
Ignition lock41
Starting the engine41
Switching off the engine43
Parking brake43
Manual transmission44
Continuously Variable automatic
Transmission (CVT)45
Parking lamps/Low beams48
Turn signal indicator/Headlamp
flasher49
Instrument lighting49
Fog lamps49
Interior lamps50
Washer/wiper system50
Cruise control52
Everything under control:
Odometer54
Tachometer54
Fuel gauge54
Coolant temperature gauge55
Service interval display56
Clock56
Onboard computer57
Technology for safety and driving
convenience:
All Season traction Control (ASC)59
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)60
Antilock Brake System (ABS)61
Flat Tire Monitor62
Park Distance Control (PDC)64
Airbags65
Controlling the climate for pleasant
driving:
Air conditioning system67
Automatic climate control70
Interior conveniences:
Glove compartment73
Ashtray, beverage holders74
Cigarette lighter, 12 V power supply74
Loading and transporting cargo:
Cargo area75
Loading cargo76
Roof-mounted luggage rack78

OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCE
Special operating instructions:
Break-in procedures82
General driving notes83
Refueling84
Fuel specifications85
Brake system86
Wheels and tires:
Tire inflation pressure87
Tire coding89
Tire condition91
Wheel and tire replacement92
Run Flat tires93
Snow chains94
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COCKPIT

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Parking lamps/Low beams48
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Turn signal indicators49
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Standing lamps48
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High beams49
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Headlamp flasher49
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Onboard computer572Washer/wiper system50
3Instrument lighting49
4Outside mirror adjustment36
5Hazard warning flashers6Bonnet release95
7Horn18
8Adjusting steering wheel36
9OBD interface socket106
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INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPS

Yellow: check as soon as possible
Flat Tire Monitor
+

Stays lit: the system is defective.
Please have the system inspected
at your MINI Dealer.
More information on page 62.
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
+

ABS has been deactivated in
response to system malfunction.
Conventional braking efficiency is avail-
able. Please have the system inspected at
your MINI Dealer.
More information on page 61.
ABS indicator lamp for Canadian
models.
All Season traction Control (ASC)/
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
+

Indicator lamp flashes:
System active: drive and braking forces are
regulated.
The indicator lamp stays lit: ASC/DSC
switched off with button or defective. In
the event of a defect: please have the sys-
tem inspected at your MINI Dealer.
More information on pages 59, 60.
Service Engine Soon
+

If the warning lamp comes on
either continuously or intermit-
tently, this indicates a malfunction in the
emissions-related electronic systems.
Although the vehicle remains operational,
you should have the systems checked by
your MINI Dealer at the earliest possible
opportunity.
Service Engine Soon warning lamp
for Canadian models.
Engine electronics
*

+

Malfunction in the engine electron-
ics. You can continue to drive with
reduced engine output or engine speed.
Please have the system inspected at your
MINI Dealer.
Check Gas Cap
*
+

This indicator lamp comes on
when the fuel gas cap is loose or
missing. Close the gas cap tightly:
Refer to page 85.
Depending on the level of equipment,
the indicator lamp is in the vicinity of
the navigation system.
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Green: for your information
Turn signal indicators
Flashes when turn signal indicator
is on.
Rapid flashing: the system is defective.
More information on page 49.
Cruise control
Lights up when the cruise control is
activated: operation via the multi-
function steering wheel or multifunction
sports steering wheel.
More information on page 52.
Blue: for your information
High beams
Comes on when the high beams
are on or the headlamp flasher is
actuated.
More information on page 49.
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PARKING LAMPS/LOW BEAMS Switching on the parking lamps Turn to the first position. The front, rear
and side vehicle lighting is switched on.
Parking light on one side, refer to following
column.Switching on the low beamsTurn to the second position. With the low
beams on and with the ignition switched
off, only the parking lamps will remain on.
'Follow me home' lampsIf you activate the headlamp flasher after
having switched off the engine and the
lights, the low beams will stay lit for a pre-
set period of time.
You can have this function set by
your MINI Dealer. side of the vehicle. Observe local laws.
1. Turn the ignition key to position 0 or
remove the key
2. Switch on the low beams
3. Move the lever to the adequate turn sig-
nal indicator position.'Lights on' warningIf the lights have not been switched off and
the ignition key is in position 0, an acoustic
signal sounds for a few seconds when you
open the driver's door to remind you that
the lights have not been switched off.
Daytime driving lamps* If you desire, the light switch can be left in
position 2.
When the ignition is switched off, the car's
exterior lights go out.
The automatic headlamp range con-
trol for xenon lamps only operates
with the light switch in position 1 or 2.<
You can have the daytime driving
lamp function activated/deactivated
by your MINI Dealer.<
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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATIONCONTROLS DATA INDEX
SIGNAL/HEADLAMP FLASHER INSTRUMENT LIGHTING FOG LAMPS1Turn signal indicator:
Green indicator lamps and periodic click-
ing sound from the relay
2High beams/Headlamp flasher:
Blue indicator lampTo signal brieflyPress the lever up to but not beyond the
point of resistance.
If the blinking of the indicator lamp
and the clicking from the relay are
both faster than normal: one of the turn
signal indicators has failed.<
To control the instrument lighting, press
the button.To increase the illumination intensityKeep the button pressed until the desired
brightness is reached.To decrease the illumination intensityPress the button briefly.
With each brief pressing of the button, the
illumination intensity is reduced in steps.
When the parking lamps/low beams are
switched on:
Briefly press the switch upwards or down-
wards.
Briefly press once again to switch off.Fog lamps*
Fog lamps switched on:
Green light-emitting diode in the
switch lights up.
Rear fog lamp*
Rear fog lamp switched on:
Yellow light-emitting diode in the
switch lights up.
Observe all legal regulations concerning
the use of fog lamps.
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ONBOARD COMPUTER
*
Mode selection
With the ignition key in position 1 and higher,
you can use the button in the turn signal indi-
cator lever to retrieve information from the
onboard computer for display in the tachom-
eter. By pressing the button briefly, you can
call up a new function for display.
The displays appear in the following order:
Outside temperature, range, average con-
sumption and current consumption, aver-
age speed and current speed.
Starting with ignition key position 1, the
last active setting is displayed.
If the vehicle is equipped with a navi-
gation system, you will find more
information on the onboard computer in
the navigation system Owner's Manual.<
Outside temperature If the vehicle is equipped with a tachome-
ter, but not with an onboard computer, the
outside temperature is displayed.
You can have the units 6 or 7 set
by your MINI Dealer.<
Ice warning If the outside temperature falls below
approx. 37 7 / +36, the onboard com-
puter automatically switches to the outside
temperature display.
In addition, an acoustic signal can be heard
and the display flashes for a short time.
The ice warning does not exclude the
possibility that surface ice can form
at temperatures above 37 7 / +36, e.g.
on bridges and shaded roads.<
With navigation system option:
The temperature is displayed in the status
line of the navigation system, refer to the
Owner's Manual for the navigation system.Current vehicle speedIf the vehicle is equipped with a tachome-
ter, but not with an onboard computer, the
current vehicle speed is displayed.
With the ignition key in position 1 and
higher, you can use the button in the turn
signal indicator lever to call this up in the
tachometer display. Briefly press the but-
ton to switch the display from the outside
temperature to the current vehicle speed.
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ONBOARD COMPUTER
*
Range
The onboard computer bases its calcula-
tions for the cruising range on the driving
style and on the remaining fuel in the tank.
If the range displayed is less than
35 miles / 50 km, be sure to refuel;
otherwise engine functions are not guaran-
teed and damage could occur. consumption Press the button in the turn signal indicator
lever for a longer period.
The displayed average speed value and
consumption value are recalculated.
Any time spent when the vehicle is station-
ary and the engine is shut off is ignored for
the calculation.
You can have an other unit of mea-
surement set by your MINI Dealer.<
Current fuel consumption The current consumption value is calcu-
lated and displayed on the basis of your
driving style.
You can have a different unit of mea-
surement set by your MINI Dealer.<
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LAMPS AND BULBS1Low beamsH7 bulb, 55 Watts2High beams H7 bulb, 55 Watts
The H7 bulb is pressurized. Therefore,
wear safety glasses and protective
gloves. If the lamp is damaged there is a
risk of injury. MINI engine compartment.
1. Pull on the tab of the cover of the defec-
tive lamp and open it
2. Press the retaining wire lightly at the
eyelet and at the same time guide it out-
wards
3. Fold the retaining wire down
4. Remove the lamp holder and replace the
lamp
5. Reinsert the lamp holder in the correct
position
6. Fold the retaining wire back up and
catch in place.
Ensure that it is placed in the middle of
the wire connector.Xenon lamps* The service life of these bulbs is very long
and the probability of a failure is very low,
provided that they are not switched on and
off an unusual number of times. If one of
these bulbs should nevertheless fail, it is
possible to continue driving with great cau-
tion using the fog lamps, provided traffic
laws in your area do not prohibit this.
Because of the extremely high volt-
ages involved, any work on the xenon
lighting system should be carried out by
technically qualified personnel only. Other-
wise, there is a risk of fatal injury.<
Turn signal indicators, front 21 Watt bulb
1. Open the bonnet
2. Reach into the opening for the turn sig-
nal indicators from above
3. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb holder
while turning it to the left
4. Remove and replace the bulb.Parking lamps and standing lamps 5 Watt bulb
The parking lamps and standing lamps are
integrated in the lamp housing of the turn
signal indicator.
1. Turn the bulb holder to the left and pull
out
2. Remove and replace the bulb.
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LAMPS AND BULBSSide turn signal indicators 5 Watt bulb
1. Press lamp toward vehicle tailgate and
remove
2. Remove and replace the bulb.Side marker lamps3 Watt bulb
Side marker lamps in the wheelhouse pan-
eling of the bumper.
Please contact a MINI Dealer in case of a
malfunction.
Fog lamps*H11 bulb, 55 Watts
Please contact a MINI Dealer in case of a
malfunction.
Tail lampsRear lamp 3: bulb 21/5 Watts
Other bulbs: 21 Watts
1Rear fog lamp
*
red
2Turn signal indicator yellow
3Rear lamp red
4Rear lamp/Brake lamp red
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EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
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Control elements, refer to
Cockpit 12
Convenience operation
from outside 24, 25
glass sunroof, electric 29
window 28
Coolant 100
indicator lamp 15
level 100
temperature 55
Coolant temperature gauge 55
Cooling system, refer to
Capacities 135
Cooling, refer to Air
conditioning 68, 71
Copyright 2
Cornering Brake Control
(CBC) 61
warning lamp 16
Cosmetic mirror, refer to
Illuminated vanity mirror 36
Cruise control 52
indicator lamp 17
multifunction steering
wheel 18
sports steering wheel 18
Cup holders, refer to Beverage
holders 74
Curb weight, refer to
Weights 134 Current fuel consumption
setting units 58
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data 132
D
Daily odometer, refer to Trip
odometer 54
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 49
Data, technical
dimensions 133
engine data 132
weights 134
Date of the Owner's Manual 7
Daytime driving lamps 48
Deep water, refer to Water on
roadways 83
Defrost setting, refer to
Defrosting and demisting
windows 69, 72
Defrosting and demisting
windows
air conditioning system 69
automatic climate control 72
Defrosting windows 69, 72
air conditioning system 68
automatic climate control 71
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting and demisting
windows 69, 72 Demisting windows 69, 72
Digital clock 56
Dimensions 133
Dimming interior rearview
mirror 37
Dipstick, engine oil 98
Directional turn signal,
refer to Turn signal
indicators 49
Disc brakes 86
Displacement, refer to Engine
data 132
Display elements 13
with navigation system 14
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 49
Disposal
oil 99
remote control battery 22
vehicle battery 124
Distance covered, refer to
Odometer 54
Door keys 24
Door lock 25
Doors, locking and unlocking
from inside 26
from outside 24
DOT quality grades 89
Draft-free ventilation 69, 72
Drink holders, refer to Beverage
holders 74 Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/Low beams 48
Driving notes 83
break-in procedures 82
Driving stability control 59, 60
Dry air, refer to Air
conditioning 68, 71
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control 60
indicator lamp 16
DVD changer, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 60
indicator lamp 16
Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC) 60
E
Easy entry to the rear 34
EBD Electronic Brake Force
Distribution 61
indicator lamp 16
Electric glass sunroof 29
Electric power windows 28
initializing 28
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