MINI Coupe 2014 Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: MINI, Model Year: 2014, Model line: Coupe, Model: MINI Coupe 2014Pages: 224, PDF Size: 5.46 MB
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12CauseHow to respondIndication in US models
The handbrake is set.Indication in Canadian models
The handbrake is set.Indication in US models
The handbrake is set while driving.Release the handbrake.Indication in Canadian models
The handbrake is set while driving.Release the handbrake.Indication in US modelsLights up in red:
The brake fluid level is too low.Reduced braking effect, stop the car
carefully. Contact the nearest service
center.Indication in Canadian modelsLights up in red:
The brake fluid level is too low.Reduced braking effect, stop the car
carefully. Contact the nearest service
center.Indication in US models.Brake pads worn.Have the condition of the brake pads
checked without delay.Indication in Canadian modelsBrake pads worn.Have the condition of the brake pads
checked without delay.Seite 201Indicator/warning lampsMobility201
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12CauseHow to respondIndication in US modelsThe vehicle electronics have failed.You cannot continue your journey.
Contact your service center.Indication in Canadian modelsThe vehicle electronics have failed.You cannot continue your journey.
Contact your service center.Lights up in red:Have the system in question checked
immediately.The starter has failed orThe engine cannot be restarted.Ignition malfunctioning. The engine can
only be restarted when the brake is de‐
pressed or
Lighting system failed. Low beams/tail
lamps and brake lights still operational. All
other lamps failed.Depress the brake to restart the en‐
gine.Lights up in yellow:Brake light control failed or
The fuel supply is malfunctioning.You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the system in
question checked immediately.Drive malfunctioning.You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Transmission limp-
home program with reduced accel‐
eration is active. Have the system
checked immediately.Flashing:
Dynamic Stability Control DSC or Dynamic
Traction Control DTC is controlling drive
and braking forces, refer to page 89.Seite 202MobilityIndicator/warning lamps202
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12CauseHow to respondDynamic Traction Control DTC is activated,
refer to page 90.Dynamic Stability Control DSC and Dy‐
namic Traction Control DTC are deacti‐
vated, refer to page 89.Driving stability limited during accel‐
eration and cornering.
Driving style must be readjusted.Dynamic Stability Control DSC and Dy‐
namic Traction Control DTC failed.Driving stability limited during accel‐
eration and cornering.
You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.Indication in US modelsThe driving stability control systems in‐
cluding ABS and the Tire Pressure Monitor
display have failed, refer to page 89.Reduced braking and driving stabil‐
ity. Drive cautiously and defensively.
Avoid full brake application, opera‐
tion on poor roads, and use of the
full throttle and kickdown positions
of the accelerator. Have the system
checked immediately.Indication in Canadian modelsThe driving stability control systems in‐
cluding ABS and the Flat Tire Monitor or
the Tire Pressure Monitor have failed, refer
to page 89.Reduced braking and driving stabil‐
ity. Drive cautiously and defensively.
Avoid full brake application, opera‐
tion on poor roads, and use of full
throttle and kickdown positions of
the accelerator. Have the system
checked immediately.In vehicles with the Flat Tire MonitorSeite 203Indicator/warning lampsMobility203
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12CauseHow to respondLight up in yellow and red:A tire is deflated.Carefully bring the car to a stop. Ad‐
ditional information, refer to
page 83.The Flat Tire Monitor was not initialized.Initialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer
to page 83.Light up in yellow:Flat Tire Monitor failed. Punctures are not
indicated.Have the system checked.In vehicles with the Tire Pressure MonitorLight up in yellow and red:There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire
pressure.Carefully bring the car to a stop. Ad‐
ditional information, refer to
page 85.In vehicles with the Tire Pressure MonitorLight up in yellow:Tire Pressure Monitor not initialized.Check the inflation pressure and re‐
set the system, refer to page 85.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.A wheel without TPM electronics is
mounted.Have the system checked.TPM is temporarily malfunctioning due to
other systems or devices using the same
radio frequency.In vehicles with the Tire Pressure MonitorThe small lamp flashes yellow and then
stays on, the large lamp lights up in yellow:Seite 204MobilityIndicator/warning lamps204
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12CauseHow to respondTire Pressure Monitor failed. Punctures are
not indicated.Have the system checked.A wheel without TPM electronics is
mounted.Have the system checked.Lights up in red:Transmission limp-home program 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 immediately.Gears can be engaged without depressing
the brake.Always depress the brake to engage
a gear.Automatic selector lever locked:Manually unlock the selector lever
lock, refer to page 64.Lights up in yellow:Have the system checked as soon as
possible.Automatic selector lever locked:
The selector lever is locked in position P
with the engine running or the ignition
switched on and the brake depressed orManually unlock the selector lever
lock, refer to page 64.The brake signal is malfunctioning: a 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:The transmission is 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 cau‐
tion. Have the system checked if the
situation reoccurs.Lights up in yellow:Seite 205Indicator/warning lampsMobility205
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12CauseHow to respondThe transmission is too hot.Avoid high engine loads. You can
continue your journey, but moderate
your speed and exercise due cau‐
tion.Selector lever position P not engaged. The
vehicle is not secured against rolling.Selector lever position P not engaged. The
ignition cannot be switched off.Engage selector lever position P
when you wish to switch off the igni‐
tion, refer to page 55.The cruise control system has failed.Have the system checked.The Park Distance Control has failed.Have the system checked.A bulb of the exterior lighting system has
failed.Have the exterior lighting checked as
soon as possible.A low-beam headlamp or front fog lamp
has failed.Have the lights checked as soon as
possible.A high-beam headlamp has failed.Have the high-beam headlamps
checked.A rear fog lamp has failed.Have the rear fog lamps checked.The headlamp beam throw adjustment
has failed.Have the headlamp beam throw ad‐
justment system checked.The Adaptive Light Control has failed.The coolant level is too low.Add coolant immediately, refer to
page 172.The engine oil pressure is too low.Stop immediately and switch off the
engine. You cannot continue your
journey. Contact your service center.Seite 206MobilityIndicator/warning lamps206
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12CauseHow to respondLights up in red:The service appointment is overdue.Arrange a service appointment.
Check the service requirements, re‐
fer to page 70.Lights up in yellow:Service is due.Arrange a service appointment.
Check the service requirements, re‐
fer to page 70.No service due.The set speed limit was exceeded.The time and date are no longer correct.Set the time and date, refer to
page 70.Seite 207Indicator/warning lampsMobility207
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Technical dataVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it alsodescribes 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.
Engine specifications
CooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksDisplacementcu in/cm³97.5/1,59897.5/1,59897.5/1,598No. of cylinders444Maximum outputhp121181208at engine speedrpm6,0005,5006,000Maximum torquelb ft/Nm114/155177/240192/260with overboost–192/260207/280at engine speedrpm4,2501,600-5,0001,750-5,500with overboost–1,730-4,5002,000-5,100Overboost briefly increases the highest torque during rapid acceleration, for example when pass‐
ing another vehicle.
Dimensions
MINI Coupe
MINI CoupeCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksWidth with mirrorsinches/mm74.5/1,89274.5/1,89274.5/1,892Width without mirrorsinches/mm66.3/1,68366.3/1,68366.3/1,683Height without roof antennainches/mm54.3/1,37854.5/1,38454.5/1,385Lengthinches/mm146.8/3,728147.0/3,734148.0/3,758Seite 210ReferenceTechnical data210
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