fog light MINI Coupe 2014 Owner's Manual (Mini Connected)
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Indicator/warning lamps
The concept
The indicator and warning lamps can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors in display
area 1 or 2.
Several of the lamps are checked for proper
functioning when the engine is started or the
ignition is switched on, and light up briefly.
Text messages
Text messages at the upper edge of the Control
Display explain the meaning of the displayed
indicator and warning lamps.
Supplementary text messages
You can call up more information, e.g., on the
cause of a malfunction and on how to respond,
via Check Control, refer to page  82.
In urgent cases, this information will be shown
as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on.
Indicator lamps without text messages
The following indicator lamps notify you that
certain functions are active:SymbolFunction or systemTurn signal, refer to page  68High beams/headlamp flasher, refer
to page  68Front fog lamps, refer to page  87Rear fog lamp, refer to page 88DSC or DTC is regulating the propul‐
sive forces in order to maintain driv‐
ing stability, refer to page  101The handbrake is set, refer to
page  67Engine malfunction with adverse ef‐
fect on emissions, refer to page  242Cruise control, refer to page 105Seite 17CockpitAt a glance17
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LampsVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
At a glance0Lamps off / daytime running lights1Parking lamps and daytime running lights2Low-beam headlamps and welcome lamps3Automatic headlamp control, Adaptive
Light Control, daytime running lights, and
welcome lamps
Parking lamps/low
beams, headlamp con‐
trol
General information
When the driver's door is opened with the igni‐
tion switched off, the exterior lighting is auto‐
matically switched off when the light switch is
in position 0, 2, or 3.
Switch on the parking lamps if necessary,
switch position 1.
Parking lamps Switch position 1: the vehicle lamps light up on
all sides.
Do not use the parking lamps for extended pe‐
riods; otherwise, the battery may become dis‐
charged and it would then be impossible to
start the engine.
When parking, it is preferable to switch on the
one-sided roadside parking lamps, refer to
page  86.
Low beams Switch position 2: the low beams are lit when
the ignition is switched on.
Automatic headlamp control Switch position 3: the low beams are switched
on and off automatically depending on the am‐
bient light, e.g., in tunnels, in twilight, or if
there is precipitation. Adaptive Light Control is
active.
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can
cause the lights to be switched on.
The low beams remain switched on independ‐
ent of the ambient lighting conditions when
you switch on the front fog lamps.
Personal responsibility
The automatic headlamp control cannot
serve as a substitute for your personal judg‐
ment in determining when the lamps should be
switched on in response to ambient lighting
conditions.
For example, the sensors are unable to detect
fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you
should always switch on the lamps manually
under these conditions. ◀Seite 85LampsControls85
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3."Pathway light.: s"4.Set the duration.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Adaptive Light Control
The concept
Adaptive Light Control is a variable headlamp
control system that enables dynamic illumina‐
tion of the road surface.
Depending on the steering angle and other pa‐
rameters, the light from the headlamp follows
the course of the road.
Activating
With the ignition switch on, turn the light switch
to position 3, refer to page  85.
To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adap‐
tive Light Control does not swivel to the driver's
side when the vehicle is at a standstill.
When driving in reverse, Adaptive Light Control
is not active.
Malfunction The warning lamp lights up. A message
appears on the Control Display. Adap‐
tive Light Control is malfunctioning or
has failed. Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
Fog lamps
MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster1Fog lamps2Rear fog lamp
To switch on/off, press the respective button.
MINI Convertible
▷To switch on the front fog lamps:
Press the switch upward.▷To switch on the rear fog lamp:
Press the switch downward.
To switch off, press the respective switch up‐
ward or downward again.
Fog lamps
The parking lamps or low beams must be
switched on. The green indicator lamp lights up
when the front fog lamps are switched on.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the front
fog lamps are switched off when the headlamp
flasher or the high beams are activated.
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If the automatic headlamp control is activated,
refer to page  85, the low beams are switched
on automatically when the front fog lamps are
switched on.
Rear fog lamp
The low beams or parking lamps with front fog
lamps must be switched on. The yellow indica‐
tor lamp lights up when the rear fog lamp is
switched on.
Instrument lighting
The parking lamps or low beams must be
switched on to adjust the brightness. The
brightness is increased to a certain limit and is
then reduced again.▷Press the button briefly: the brightness
changes in stages.▷Press and hold the button: the brightness
changes continuously.
Interior lamps
The interior lamps, the footwell lamps and the
cargo area lamp are controlled automatically.
To avoid draining the battery, all lamps inside
the vehicle are switched off some time after the
ignition is switched off.
Switching interior lamps on/off
manually
To switch the interior lamps on/off: press the
switch.
If the interior lamps are to remain switched off,
press the switch for approx. 3 seconds.
Reading lamps
Switching the reading lamps on/off
Press the switch.
MINI Roadster with semi-automatic convertible top
To switch on the interior lamps: press the
switch back.
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Driving comfortVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Cruise control The concept
The system is functional at speeds beginning at
approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.
The vehicle stores and maintains the speed
specified using the controls on the steering
wheel.
Do not use cruise control
Do not use the system if unfavorable con‐
ditions make it impossible to drive at a constant
speed, for instance:▷On curvy roads.▷In heavy traffic.▷On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or
on a loose road surface.
Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehicle
and cause an accident. ◀
Controls
At a glance1Maintaining, storing, and increasing the
speed2Activating/deactivating cruise control3Maintaining, storing, and reducing the
speed4Resuming cruise control
Switching on
Press button 2.
The indicator lamp lights up in thespeedometer. Cruise control is ready to
operate and can be activated.
Switching off Press button 2.
▷When activated: press twice.▷When interrupted: press once.
The displays go out. The stored target speed is
cleared.
Interrupting Press button 2.
The system is interrupted automatically if
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Use a clean tissue, cloth or something similar,
or hold the bulb by its base. ◀
Caring for the headlamps, refer to page  260.
For bulb replacement that is not described
here, please contact the service center or a
workshop that works according to the repair
procedures of the manufacturer with corre‐
spondingly trained personnel.
For checking and adjusting headlamp aim,
please contact your MINI dealer.
Light-emitting diodes LEDs Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu‐
cent lenses serve as the light source for many
of the controls and displays in the vehicle.
These light-emitting diodes, which operate us‐
ing a concept similar to that applied in conven‐
tional lasers, are officially designated as Class 1
light-emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers
Do not remove the covers, and never
stare into the unfiltered light for several hours;
otherwise, irritation of the retina could result. ◀
Headlamp glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the
headlamps in cool or humid weather. When the
light is switched on, the condensation evapo‐
rates after a short time. The headlamps do not
need to be changed.
If the condensation in the headlamps does not
evaporate after trips with the lights switched
on, and the amount of moisture in the head‐
lamps increases, for example if water droplets
form, have them checked by your service cen‐
ter.
Bi-xenon headlamps These bulbs have a very long life and the likeli‐
hood of failure is very low, provided that they
are not switched on and off excessively. If a
bulb should nevertheless fail, you can continuedriving cautiously with the front fog lamps, pro‐
vided this is permitted by local laws.
Do not perform work/bulb replacement
on xenon headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system,
including bulb replacement, performed only by
a service center.
Due to the high voltage present in the system,
there is the danger of fatal injuries if work is
carried out improperly. ◀
Front lamps, bulb replacement
Halogen low beams and high beams
Bulb H13, 60/55 watt
Wear protective goggles and gloves
Halogen bulbs are pressurized. Therefore,
wear protective goggles and gloves. Otherwise,
there is a danger of injuries if the bulb is acci‐
dentally damaged during replacement. ◀
Attach the cover carefully
When attaching the cover, proceed care‐
fully; otherwise, leaks may occur, causing dam‐
age to the headlamp system. ◀
Access to the bulbs through the engine
compartment
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page  244.
Low beam/high beam bulbs can be changed
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Control systems, driving stabil‐ity  101  
Convenient operation– Windows  34
Convertible top  43 
Convertible top
– Manual  48– Mechanical  48
Coolant temperature  75 
Cooling function, switching on and off  112 
Cooling, maximum  111 
Cornering Brake Control, CBC  101 
Corrosion on brake discs  126 
Cradle for telephone or mobile phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter  202 
Cruise control  105 
Cupholders  114 
Current fuel consumption  76 
Current location, storing  140 
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control  87 
Cylinders, number of, refer to Engine data  266 
D
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting  88 
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit  14 
Dashboard, refer to Dis‐ plays  16 
Data, technical  266 
Date
– Date format  80– Setting 79
Daytime running lights  86 
Decorative trim, care  262 
Defogging windows  109 
Defroster
– Rear window  109, 112
Defrosting windows  109 
Defrost setting, refer to De‐ frosting windows  109 
Destination entry via the ad‐
dress book  140 
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations  145 
Destination input, naviga‐ tion  138 
Digital radio  161 
Dip stick, engine oil  238 
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals  68 
Displacement, refer to Engine data  266 
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting  88 
Displays  16 
Displays and controls  14 
Displays, care  263 
Displays, cleaning  263 
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster  16 
Disposal– Remote control battery  41
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC  106 
Door key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key  32 
Door lock  36 
Door lock, confirmation sig‐ nals  35 
Doors, manual operation  37 
Doors, unlocking and locking
– Confirmation signals  35– From the inside 37– From the outside  34
DOT Quality Grades  228 
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill drive-off assistant  103 
Driving notes, breaking in  124  
Driving off on hills, refer to Hill drive-off assistant  103 
Driving stability control sys‐ tems  101 
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes  124 
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐
tion  112 
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  101 
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol  102 
DTMF suffix dialing  187, 199  
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance  154 
Dynamic Stability Control DSC  101 
Dynamic Traction Control DTC  102 
E
Electrical convertible top  44 
Electrical malfunction– Convertible top  45, 52– Door lock  37– Fuel filler flap  218– Tailgate 38
Electronic brake-force distri‐
bution  101 
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Stabil‐
ity Control DSC  101 
Emergency activation
– Automatic transmission, re‐
fer to Overriding selector
lever lock  73
Emergency activation, refer to
Manual activation
– Tailgate  38
Emergency operation, fuel
filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually  218 
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– Convertible top  45, 52– Door lock  37
Energy, saving, refer to Saving
fuel  131 
Engine, breaking in  124 
Engine compartment  236 
Engine oil, adding  238 
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Reading out loud 210 
Rear fog lamp  88 
Rear fog lamp, bulb replace‐ ment  247 
Rear fog lamps, indicator lamp  17 
Rear lamps, refer to Tail lamps  247 
Rear spoiler  103 
Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐ rors  58 
Rear window de‐ froster  109, 112  
Recirculated air mode  109, 111  
Recommended tire brands  231 
Redialing  188, 200  
Releasing, refer to Unlock‐ ing  40 
Remaining range for service, refer to Service require‐
ments  81 
Remaining range, refer to Range  76 
Reminders  210 
Remote control– Battery replacement  41– Comfort Access 39– Malfunctions 35, 41– Tailgate  35
Remote control, removing
from the ignition lock  65 
Remote control, service data  241 
Remote inquiry  187, 199  
Replacement remote con‐ trol  32 
Replacing wheels/tires  231 
Reporting safety defects  9 
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge  75 
Reservoir for washer fluid, re‐ fer to Washer fluid reser‐
voir  70 
Restraining systems
– Refer to Safety belts  56Restraint systems for chil‐
dren  60 
Retreaded tires  231 
Reverse gear, manual trans‐ mission  71 
Road, avoiding  147 
Road detour  147 
Roadside Assistance  254 
Roadside parking lamp, bulb replacement  246 
Roadside parking lamps  86 
RON gasoline quality  220 
RON, refer to Fuel quality  220 
Route  148 
Route criteria, route  147 
Route, displaying  148 
Route section, bypassing  148 
RPM, refer to Engine data  266 
Rubber seals, care  262 
Run-flat tires  232 
Run-flat tires– Flat tire  94
Run-flat tires, tire inflation
pressure  222 
Running lights, refer to Park‐ ing lamps/low beams  85 
S Safe braking  126 
Safety  7 
Safety belts  56 
Safety belts
– Damage  57
Safety belts, care  262 
Safety belts, indicator/warning lamp  57 
Safety belts, reminder  57 
Safety systems
– Safety belts  56
Safety systems, airbags  90 
Satellite radio  162 
Saving fuel  131 
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation  151 
Screen, see Control Display  20 
Seat adjustment– Manual  54
Seat belts
– Refer to Safety belts  56
Seat heating 56 
Seats
– Adjusting  54– Heating 56– Sitting safely  54
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic  72 
Selector lever lock, overrid‐ ing  73 
Selector lever lock, refer to Changing selector lever posi‐
tions, Shiftlock  72 
Selector lever positions, auto‐ matic transmission with
Steptronic  72 
Service and warranty  8 
Service data in the remote control  241 
Service interval display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS  241 
Service interval display, refer to Service requirements  81 
Service requirements  81 
Service requirements, CBS Condition Based Service  241 
Settings
– Changing on the Control Dis‐
play  80– Language  80
Settings and information  77 
Settings, configuring, refer to Personal Profile  33 
Setting the clock, 12h/24h for‐ mat  79 
Shifting
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic  72
Shifting, manual transmis‐
sion  71 
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Toll roads, route 147 
Tone  158 
Tool kit, refer to Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit  243 
Tools, refer to Onboard vehi‐ cle tool kit  243 
Torque, refer to Engine data  266 
Towing another vehicle  256 
Towing, being towed  256 
Town/city, navigation  138 
Tow-starting  256 
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor  95 
Traction control  102 
Traffic bulletins, naviga‐ tion  151 
Transmission– Overriding selector lever
lock in case of automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic  73
Transmission lock
– Refer to Changing selector
lever positions  72
Transmission, manual  71 
Transporting children safely  60 
Treble, tone  158 
Trip-distance counter, refer to Trip odometer  74 
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion  68 
Trip odometer  74 
Trips, planning  145 
Trunk
– Opening from the inside  38
Trunk lid
– Emergency activation, refer
to Unlocking manually  38
Trunk lid, refer to Tailgate  37 
Trunk, refer to Cargo area  37 
Turning lamps, refer to Adap‐ tive Light Control  87 
Turn signal
– Indicator lamp  16Turn signal, bulb replace‐
ment  246 
Turn signals  68 
Turn signals, triple turn signal activation  68 
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ UTQG  228 
Unintentional alarms, avoid‐ ing  42 
Units– Average fuel consump‐
tion  78– Temperature  78
Units of measure, changing on
Control Display  78 
Unlocking
– From the inside  37– From the outside  34– Tailgate 40– Without remote control, re‐
fer to Comfort Access  39
Update, software 178 
Upholstery care  262 
Upholstery material care  262 
V
Vehicle
– Identification num‐
ber  182, 192
Vehicle battery  252 
Vehicle, breaking in  124 
Vehicle care  260 
Vehicle care, refer to Care  259 
Vehicle equipment  6 
Vehicle paintwork, care  261 
Vehicle storage  263 
Vehicle, switching off  67 
Vehicle wash  259 
Ventilation
– Air conditioning  113
Version of the navigation
data  136 
Video playback, iPhone  174 
Video playback, snap-in adapter  174 
Voice activation– Navigation  144
Voice activation, short com‐
mands  270 
Voice activation system  26 
Volume, setting  158 
W Warning and indicator lamps  17 
Warning messages, refer to Check Control  82 
Warning signal volumes  158 
Warning triangle  254 
Washer/wiper system  68 
Washer/wiper system, rain sensor  69 
Washer/wiper system, washer fluid  70 
Washer fluid  70 
Washer fluid reservoir  70 
Washing, vehicle  259 
Welcome lamps  86 
Wheel change  249 
Wheels and tires  222 
Wheels, changing  231 
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM  93 
Wind baffle, refer to Wind de‐ flector  47, 53  
Wind deflector  47, 53  
Windows
– Closing  42– Convenient operation  34– Opening 42
Windows, care  260 
Windows, defrosting and de‐ fogging  109 
Windshield
– Defrosting and defog‐
ging  109
Windshield, defrosting, refer
to Defrosting windows  109 
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