brake light MINI COOPER 2012 User Guide

MOBILITYReplacing components
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Side turn signals
5 watt bulb, W 5 W
1.Push the lamp with the ventilation grate for-
ward and remove.
2. Unscrew the bulb holder counterclockwise.
3. Pull out and replace the bulb.
4. To insert the new bulb and replace the
cover, proceed in reverse order.
Tail lamps
Turn signals: 21 watt bulb, PY 21 W
Brake light: bulb 21 Watt/5 Watt, W 5 W
Other lights: bulb 21 Watt, P 21 W
MINI
1Turn signal
2 Tail lamp LED
3 Brake light
MINI Clubman
1Brake light
2 Turn signal
3 Tail lamp LED
4 Rear fog lamp
5 Backup lamps
MINI: changing
1.Remove the cover from the sidewall of the
cargo area.
2. Unscrew the desired bulb counterclockwise,
arrows 1.
Another bulb is located behind the luggage
compartment side wall, arrow 2.
3. To insert the new bulb and replace the
cover, proceed in reverse order.
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Indicator and warning lampsMOBILITY
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Lights up briefly:
Approx. 2.1 US gal/8 liters of fuel are
still in the tank
Remains on:
Cruising range is no more than
30 miles/50 km, page54
Engine refuses to start Depress the brake or clutch in order to start the engine, page44.
Ignition switched on and driver's door
open Switch off the ignition, page
44, or
close the driver's door.
Lamps still on
Roadside parking lamps on
Door open
Club Door open
Split Rear Barn Doors open
Hood open
Tailgate open
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MOBILITYIndicator and warning lamps
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Fuel cap missing or looseMake sure that the fuel cap is correctly
positioned and close it until it audibly
clicks. Do not jam the strap between
the fuel cap and the vehicle.
Window washer fluid level too low Add washer fluid as soon as possible,
page 52.
Lights up in red:
Service due Arrange a service appointment.
Check service requirements,
page 147.
Lights up in yellow:
The next time that the Start/Stop
button is pressed, the engine starts,
possibly even without a foot on the
brakes or without depressing the
clutch
Remote control malfunctioning or, in
cars with Comfort Access, not
detected The engine cannot be started. Have
the remote control checked, if
necessary.
Remote control battery is discharged Use the remote control for a longer journey or, in cars with Comfort
Access, replace the battery.
Belt tensioners and/ or airbag system
failed Have the system checked
immediately. Fasten the safety belts
anyway.
Power steering failed You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Steering response will be
markedly different. Have the system
checked without delay.
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Lights up in red:
Battery is no longer being charged.
Alternator malfunctionSwitch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers. Have the battery checked
without delay.
Lights up in yellow:
Battery charge level very low, battery
aged or not securely connected C h a r g e i t b y t a k i n g a longer drive or by
using an external charger. Possibly
automatic switch-o
ff of power con-
suming devices. Have the battery
checked as soon as possible.
Display in US models
Parking brake applied
Display in Canadian models
Parking brake applied
Display in US models
Parking brake applied while driv ing Release the parking brake.
Display in Canadian models
Parking brake applied while driv ing Release the parking brake.
Display in US models
Lights up in red:
Brake fluid level too low Braking action is reduced, stop with
care. Contact your nearest MINI
dealer.
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Display in Canadian models
Lights up in red:
Brake fluid level too lowBraking action is reduced, stop with
care. Contact your nearest MINI
dealer.
Display in US models
Brake pads worn Have the condition of the brake pads
checked without delay.
Display in Canadian models
Brake pads worn Have the condition of the brake pads
checked without delay.
Display in US models
Vehicle electronics failed You cannot continue your journey.
Contact your MINI dealer.
Display in Canadian models
Vehicle electronics failed You cannot continue your journey.
Contact your MINI dealer.
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Lights up in red:Have the system in question checked
without delay.
> Starter failed or The engine cannot be restarted.
> Ignition malfunctioning. Engine
restart only possible when brake
is depressed or
> Lighting system failed. Low
beams/tail lamps and brake
lamps still operational. All other
lamps failed Depress the brake to start the engine
again.
Lights up in yellow:
> Control of the brake lamps failed
or
> fuel supply malfunctioning You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the system in
question checked without delay.
> Drive malfunctioning You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Transmission limp-home
program active with restricted range
of gears. Have the system checked
immediately.
Flashing:
Dynamic Stability Control DSC or
Dynamic Traction Control DTC is
controlling drive and braking forces,
refer also to page 64
Dynamic Traction Control DTC is
activated, refer also to page 65
The Dynamic Stability Control DSC
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC
are deactivated, refer also to page 64Driving stability limited during
acceleration and cornering.
Driving style must be adjusted.
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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, page48.
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
48.
> 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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REFERENCEEverything from A to Z
Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake System64
Accepting a call 121
Accessories, see Vehicle equipment 4
Acknowledgment signals for locking/unlocking vehicle 24
Activated-charcoa l filter for
automatic climate control 84
Adaptive Light Control 77
Adding engine oil 145
Additives
– coolant 146
– engine oil 145
Adjusting temperature inside the car, refer to Air
conditioner 81
Adjusting temperature inside the car, refer to Automatic
climate control 82
Airbags 72
– sitting safely 35
– warning lamp 73
Air conditioner 80
Air conditioning mode
– air conditioner 81
– automatic cl imate control82
– ventilation 84
Air distribution
– automatic 83
– individual 82
– manual 82
Air flow rate 81,83
– air conditioning system 81
– automatic cl imate control83
– heating, ventilation 81
Airing, refer to Ventilation84
Air outlets, refer to Air vents 80
Air pressure, checking, refer to Tire inflation pressure 131Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode 81,83
Air supply
– air conditioner 81
– automatic climate control 82
– ventilation 84
Air vents 80
AKI, refer to Fuel grade 129
Alarm system 29
All-season tires, refer to Winter tires 141
Ambient air, refer to Recirculated-air
mode 81,83
Ambient lighting 79
Antenna, care 149
An

tifreeze
– coolant 146
– washer fluid 52
Antilock Brake System ABS 64
Anti-theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 29
Anti-theft system 23
Approved axle loads, refer to Weights 191
Approved engine oils 145
Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 191
Armrest, refer to Center armrest 89
Ashtray 91
Assistant systems, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control DSC 64
Audio device, external 89
Automatic
– air distribution 83
– air flow rate 83
– cruise control 52
– headlamp control 75Automatic climate control
80
– automatic air distribution 83
Automatic station search 105
Automatic station storage 106
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 46
– interlock 47
– overriding selector lever lock 48
– shiftlock 47
– sport program 48
AUTO program for automatic
climate control 83
Auto radio, refer to Radio MINI Boost CD 104
AUX-In, refer to External audio device 89
AUX-In connection 104
Average fuel consumption 55
– setting the units 58
Average speed 56
Axle loads, refer to Weights 191
B
Background lighting, refer to
Ambient lighting 79
Backrests, refer to Seats 36
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb 158,159
Band-aids, refer to First aid
pouch 167
Bar, refer to Tow-starting, towing away 170
Base plate for telephone or mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter 124
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REFERENCEEverything from A to Z
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Chrome parts, refer to Care 149
Cigarette lighter 91
Cleaning headlamps 51
– washer fluid 52
Clock
– setting time 61
– 12 h/24 h mode 58
Closing
– from inside 26
– from outside 23
Clothes hooks 90
Club Door 28
Cockpit 10
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 45
Comfort Access 30
– replacing the battery 32
– what to observe before
entering a car wash 32
Comfort area, refer to Around the center console 14
Compartment for remote control, refer to Ignition
lock 44
Compass 87
Compressed audio files 109
Computer 55
Condensation, refer to When the vehicle is parked 96
Condition Based Service CBS 147
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile 22
Connecting vacuum cleaner, refer to Connecting electrical
appliances 91
Consumption, refer to Average fuel consumption 55
Control Display
– settings 56
Controls and displays 10
Convenience operation
– windows 24
Convenient access, refer to
Comfort Access 30 Convenient start, refer to
Starting the engine 45
Coolant 146
– checking level 146
– filling 146
Coolant temperature 146
Cooling, maximum 83
Cooling fluid, refer to Coolant 146
Copyright 2
Cornering light, refer to Adaptive Light Control 77
Cruising range 55,56
Cupholders 90
Curb weight, refer to Weights 191
C

urrent fuel consumption 56
D
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit 10
Dashboard instruments, refer
to Displays 12
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 78
Data 186
– capacities 192
– dimensions 187
– engine 186
– weights 191
Data memory 148
Date
– setting 61
Daytime running lights 76
DBC Dynamic Brake Control, refer to Brake Assist 64
Deactivating front passenger airbags 72
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking 24
Defect
– door lock 26
– fuel filler flap 128
Defogging windows 82,84
Defrosting windows 82,84 Defrosting windows and
removing condensation
– air conditioner 82
– automatic climate control 84
Defrosting windshield, refer to Defrosting windows 82,84
Defrost positi on, refer to
Defrosting windows 82,84
Differential, breaking in 94
Digital compass 87
Digital radio, refer to HD Radio 107
Dimensions 187
Dipstick, engine oil 144
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 49
Displacement, refer to Engine data 186
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 78
Displays 12
– instrument panel 12
Displays, care 152
Displays and controls 10
Disposal
– of coolant 146
– remote control battery 32
– vehicle battery 165
Distance remaining to service, refer to Service
requirements 59
Distance warning, refer
to Park
Distance Control PDC 63
Door
– rear, refer to Club Door 28
Door key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control 22
Door lock 26
Door lock, confirmation
signals 24
Doors, manual operation 26
DOT Quality Grades 139
Double doors, refer to Split Rear Barn Doors 28
Drinks holders, refer to
Cupholders 90
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REFERENCEEverything from A to Z
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Footbrake, refer to Braking safely 95
Footwell lamps 79
For universal garage door
openers, refer to the
Integrated universal remote
control 85
For your own safety 4
Front airbags 72
Front fog lamps 78
– indicator lamp 172
– replacing bulb 156
Front seat adjustment 36
Frost on windows, refer to Defrosting windows 82,84
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 66
Fuel 129
– fuel tank volume 192
– gauge 54
– high-quality brands 129
– quality 129
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel gauge 54
Fuel consumption display
– average fuel consumption 55
Fuel display, refer to Fuel gauge 54
Fuel filler flap 128
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction 128
Fuel specifications 129
Fuses 166
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control 85
Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel consumption 55
Gasoline, refer to Required fuel 129
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge 54 Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 47
Gear shifting
– automatic transmission 47
– manual transmission 46
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 47
– manual transmission 46
General driving notes 94
Glass roof, electric 32
– convenience operation 24
– opening, closing 33
– remote control 24
– tilting 32
Glove compartment 89
Gong
– volume 104
Grills, refer to Air vents 80
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 191
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulb 156
Handbrake, refe r to Parking
brake 46
Hands-free system 14,124
Hazard warning flashers 14
HD Radio 107
Head airbags 72
Headlamp control, automatic 75
Headlamp flasher 49
– indicator lamp 11,81,172
Headlamp glass lens 155
Headlamps
– replacing bulb 156
Headlamps, care 150
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Light Control 77
Head restraints 37
– sitting safely 35 Heated
– mirrors
39
– rear window 81,83
– seats 38
Heating 80
– mirrors 39
– rear window 81,83
– seats 38
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing cargo 99
Height, refer to Dimensions 187
Height adjustment
– seats 36
– steering wheel 40
High beams 78
– headlamp flasher 78
– indicator lamp 81,172
– replacing bulb 156
High water, refer to Driving through water 95
Hill Assist 66
Hills 95
Holders for cups 90
Homepage 4
Hood 144
Horn 10
Hot exhaust system 95
Hydroplaning 95
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio 107
Ignition 44
– switched off 45
– switched on 44
Ignition key, refer to Integrated key/remote
control 22
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio readiness 44
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on 44
Ignition lock 44
Imprint 2
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