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Lights up in red:
Engine malfunctionStop the car and switch off the
engine. You cannot continue your
journey. Contact your MINI dealer.
Lights up in yellow:
Full engine power no longer available Y ou can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the engine
checked as soon as possible.
Indicator lamp 1 flashes:
Engine malfunction under high load.
High engine load will result in
damage to the catalytic converter You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the vehicle
checked without delay.
Indicator lamp 1 comes on:
Engine malfunction with adverse
effect on exhaust emissions You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the car checked as
soon as possible.
Lights up in red:
Engine 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 is a risk of injury from
scalding. Contact your MINI dealer.
Lights up in yellow:
Engine too hot Continue driving at more moderate speed so that the engine can cool
down. Have the engine checked with-
out delay if the situation reoccurs.
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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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MOBILITYIndicator and warning lamps
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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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The Dynamic Stability Control DSC
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC
systems have failedDriving stability limited during
acceleration and cornering.
You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.
Display in US models
The driving stabili ty control systems,
including ABS and the Tire Pressure
Monitor, have failed, refer also to
page 64 Reduced braking and driving stability.
Drive cautiously and think well ahead.
Avoid braking with full force, driving
on rough tracks, and depressing the
accelerator pedal to full throttle or
kickdown position. Have the system
checked immediately.
Display in Canadian models
The driving stabili ty control systems,
including ABS and th e Flat Tire Moni-
tor or the Tire Pre ssure Monitor, have
failed, refer also to page 64Reduced braking and driving stability.
Drive cautiously and think well ahead.
Avoid braking with full force, driving
on rough tracks, and depressing the
accelerator pedal to full throttle or
kickdown position. Have the system
checked immediately.
Vehicles with Flat Tire Monitor
Light up in yellow and red:
> Tire damage Carefully bring the car to a stop.
Observe the information starting on
page
66.
> Flat Tire Monitor not initialized Initialize Flat Tire Monitor, page
67.
Light up in yellow:
Flat Tire Monitor failed. Punctures are
not indicated Have the system checked.
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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
69.
Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor
Light up in yellow:
Tire Pressure Monitor not initialized Check the inflation pressure and reset
the system, page
70.
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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Indicator and warning lampsMOBILITY
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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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Selector lever position P not engaged.
Ignition cannot be switched offEngage selector lever position P when
you wish to switch off the ignition,
page
44.
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, page146.
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 59.
Lights up in yellow:
Service due Arrange a service appointment.
Check service requirements, page 59.
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194
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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