coolant level MINI COOPER 2014 Owners Manual

Hiding Check Control messages
Press the onboard computer button on the turn
signal lever.
▷Some Check Control messages are dis‐
played continuously and are not cleared
until the malfunction is eliminated. If sev‐
eral malfunctions occur at once, the mes‐
sages are displayed consecutively.
These messages can be hidden for approx.
8 seconds. After this time, they are dis‐
played again automatically.▷Other Check Control messages are hidden
automatically after approx. 20 seconds.
They are stored and can be displayed again
later.
Displaying stored Check Control
messages
1. "Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select the text message.
Messages after trip completion
Special messages that are displayed during
driving are displayed again after the ignition is
switched off.
Fuel gauge
The vehicle inclination may
cause the display to vary.
The arrow beside the fuel pump
symbol shows which side of the
vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Hints on refueling, refer to page 164.
Tachometer
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted
to protect the engine.
Engine oil temperature If the engine oil along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Coolant temperature If the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 185.
Odometer and trip odom‐
eter
The concept
Odometer and trip odometer are displayed in
the instrument cluster.
Resetting the trip odometer Press the knob.▷The odometer is displayed
when the ignition is switched
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CoolantVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehi‐
cle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
General information Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while the
engine is hot; otherwise, escaping coolant may
cause burns. ◀
Suitable additives
Only use suitable additives; otherwise,
engine damage may occur. The additives are
harmful to your health. ◀
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for your vehicle. Ask your service cen‐
ter for suitable additives.
Coolant levelChecking
There are yellow Min and Max marks in the
coolant reservoir.1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the coolant reservoir lid counterclock‐
wise to unscrew and open it.3.The coolant level is correct when it is be‐
tween these two marks.
Adding
1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the coolant reservoir lid counterclock‐
wise to unscrew and open it.3.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up
to the specified level; do not overfill.4.Turn the cap.5.Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐
nated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmen‐
tal protection regulations when dispos‐
ing of coolant and coolant additives.
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