warning light MINI Hardtop 2 Door 2010 (Mini Connected) User Guide

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3.Press the button repeatedly until the display
shows the corresponding symbol and
"CHECK INFO".
4.Hold the button down.
"CHECK OK" appears if there are no Check
Control messages.
If a Check Control message has been stored,
the corresponding message is displayed. In
addition, the text message appears on the
Control Display.
5.Briefly press the button to check for other
messages.
Viewing more information later
Onboard monitor, for operating principle refer
to page16.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup"
and press the MINI joystick.
3.Select "Info sources".
4.Select "Service Info".5.If necessary, move the highlight marker to
the uppermost field. Select "Check Control
messages".
6.Select a text message.
Exit display:
Select the arrow.
Speed limit
Enter a speed, and a Check Control message will
indicate when you reach this speed. This enables
you, for example, to receive warnings if you
exceed a speed limit in an urban area.
You are only warned of reaching this speed a
second time if your vehicle speed falls below it
again by at least 3 mph or 5 km/h.
Displaying, setting or changing the limit
Onboard monitor, for operating principle refer
to page16.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Naviga-
tion" and press the MINI joystick.
3.Select "Car Data".

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NAVIGATION REFERENCE
Technology for driving comfort and
safety
Park Distance
Control PDC*
The concept
PDC assists you with parking backwards. Acous-
tic signals and a visual indicator
warn you of the
presence of an object behind the vehicle. To
measure the distance, there are four ultrasonic
sensors in either bumper.
These sensors have a range of approx. 6.5 ft/
2 m. However, an acoustic warning does not
sound until an object is approx. 24 in/60 cm
from the rear corner sensors, or approx. 5 ft/
1.50 m from the rear center sensors.
PDC is a parking aid that can indicate
objects when they are approached slowly,
as is usually the case when parking. Avoid
approaching an object at high speed; otherwise,
physical circumstances may lead to the system
warning being issued too late.<
Automatic mode
With the engine running or the ignition switched
on, the system is activated automatically after
approx. 1 second when you engage reverse gear
or move the automatic transmission selector
lever to position R. Wait this short period before
driving.
Acoustic signals
As the distance between vehicle and object
decreases, the intervals between the tones
become shorter. If the distance to the nearest
object falls to below roughly 1 ft/30 cm, then a
continuous tone sounds.
If the distance remains constant, e.g. when driv-
ing parallel to a wall, the acoustic signal stops
after approx. 3 seconds.
Malfunction
Indicator lamp comes on: PDC is mal-
functioning. A message appears on the
Control Display. Have the system
checked.
To avoid this problem, keep the sensors clean
and free of ice or snow in order to ensure that
they will continue to operate effectively. When
using a high-pressure cleaner, do not direct the
jet toward the sensors for lengthy periods and
only spray from a distance of at least 4 in/10 cm.
PDC with visual warning
To have the system show distances to objects on
the Control Display. The contours of distant
objects are shown on the Control Display even
before the acoustic signal sounds.
Onboard monitor, for operating principle refer
to page16.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup"
and press the MINI joystick.
3.Select "Settings".
4.Select "Vehicle and tires".

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System limitations
The Flat Tire Monitor is unable to warn the driver
of sudden, severe tire damage caused by exter-
nal factors, nor can it identify the gradual loss of
pressure that will inevitably occur in all four tires
over a lengthy period of time.
In the following situations, the system could be
delayed or malfunction:
>System has not been initialized
>Driving on snowy or slippery road surface
>Performance-oriented style of driving: slip in
the drive wheels, high lateral acceleration
>Snow chains are attached
When the vehicle is driven with a space-saver
spare tire
*, page193, the Flat Tire Monitor can-
not function.
Initializing the system
The initialization is completed during driv-
ing, which can be interrupted at any time.
When driving resumes, the initialization is con-
tinued automatically.
Do not initialize the system if you are driving
with snow chains or a space-saver spare tire
*.<
Using the onboard monitor
Onboard monitor, for operating principle refer
to page16.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the MINI joystick to highlight "Setup"
and press the MINI joystick.
3.Select "Settings".
4.Select "Vehicle and tires".5.If necessary, move the highlight marker to
the uppermost field. Select "FTM".
6.Start the engine, but do not start driving.
7.Select "Reset".
8.Select "Yes".
9.Start driving.
The initialization is completed during
driving.
Indication of a flat tire
The warning lamps come on in yellow
and red. A message appears on the
Control Display. An acoustic signal also
sounds. There is a flat tire or substantial
loss of tire pressure.
1.Reduce speed and stop the vehicle with cau-
tion. Avoid sudden braking and steering
maneuvers.
2.Check whether your vehicle is equipped
with normal tires or run-flat tires.
The symbol identifying run-flat tires is
a circle with the letters RSC on the
sidewall, refer to run-flat tires, page174.<

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After driving a few minutes, the set inflation
pressures in the tires are accepted as the target
values to be monitored. The system reset is
completed during your drive, and can be inter-
rupted at any time. When driving resumes, the
reset is continued automatically. On the
onboard monitor, the tires are shown in green
and "Status: TPM active" is displayed again.
If a flat tire is detected while the system is
being reset and while it is determining the
inflation pressures, all tires on the onboard mon-
itor are displayed in yellow. The message "Tire
low!" is shown.<
Message for low tire inflation pressure
The warning lamps come on in yellow
and red. A message appears on the
onboard monitor. An acoustic signal
also sounds. There is a flat tire or sub-
stantial loss of tire pressure.
1.Reduce speed and stop the vehicle with cau-
tion. Avoid sudden braking and steering
maneuvers.
2.Check whether your vehicle is equipped
with normal tires or run-flat tires.
The symbol identifying run-flat tires is
a circle with the letters RSC on the
sidewall, page174.<
Normal tires
1.Determine which tire is damaged.
If this cannot be determined, contact
your MINI dealer.<
2.Repair the flat tire or change the damaged
tire, refer to page192.
Run-flat tires*
1.Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph/
80 km/h. Avoid sudden braking and steering
maneuvers. Do not exceed a speed of
50 mph/80 km/h.
Do not continue driving if the vehicle is
not equipped with run-flat tires; oth-
erwise, a serious accident could result.<
2.In the event of complete tire pressure loss,
0 psi/0 kPa, you can estimate the possible distance for continued driving on the basis
of the following guidelines:
>With a light load:
1 to 2 persons without luggage:
approx. 155 miles/250 km
>With a medium load:
2 persons, cargo bay full, or 4 persons
without luggage:
approx. 94 miles/150 km
>With a full load:
4 persons, load compartment full:
approx. 30 miles/50 km
Drive cautiously and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h; otherwise, an
accident may occur. In the event of pressure
loss, vehicle handling changes. This includes
reduced tracking stability in braking, extended
braking distance and altered natural steering
characteristics.
If unusual vibration or loud noises occur during
the journey, this may be an indication that the
damaged tire has finally failed. Reduce the vehi-
cle speed and stop as soon as possible. Other-
wise, sections of the tire may come loose and
cause accidents. Do not continue driving and
contact your MINI dealer.<
Malfunction
The small warning lamp flashes in yel-
low and then lights up continuously;
the larger warning lamp comes on in
yellow.
On the onboard monitor, the tires are shown in
gray and a message appears. No punctures can
be detected.
This type of message is shown in the following
situations:
>If there is a malfunction.
Have the system checked.
>If a wheel without TPM electronics has been
mounted.
>If TPM is temporarily malfunctioning due to
other systems or devices using the same
radio frequency.

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Emissions
The warning lamps come on. The vehicle
is producing higher emissions. You can
continue your journey, but moderate
your speed and exercise due caution.
Have the car checked as soon as possible.
Under certain circumstances, one of the lamps
will flash or light up continuously. This indicates
excessive misfiring or a malfunction in the
engine. If this happens, reduce your speed and
visit the nearest MINI dealer as soon as possible.
Severe misfiring can quickly lead to serious dam-
age of emissions-related components, espe-
cially the catalytic converter. In addition,
mechanical engine components can become
damaged.
If the fuel filler cap is not properly tight-
ened, the OBD system may conclude
that fuel vapors are escaping, causing
an indicator to light up. If the filler cap is then
tightened, the indicator should go out within a
few days.
Data recorders
Your vehicle may be equipped with one or sev-
eral measuring or diagnostic modules or a
device for recording or sending certain vehicle
data or information.

Giving and receiving assistance
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Access to screw thread
Push out the cover of the towing eye out of the
recess in the bumper.
Front
Rear
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
refer to page51; otherwise, the low
beams, tail lamps, turn signal indicators and
windshield wipers may be unavailable. Do not
tow the vehicle with just the rear axle raised, as
this would allow the steering to turn. <
There is no power assist while the engine is off.
Thus, braking and steering will require increased
effort.
Switch on the hazard warning flashers, depend-
ing on local regulations.
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Automatic transmission
Tow vehicles with automatic transmission
only with a tow truck or with the front
wheels lifted; otherwise, the transmission can be
damaged.<
Towing with a tow bar
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the towed vehicle; otherwise, it may
be impossible to maintain control.<
The tow fittings used should be on the same side
on both vehicles. Should it prove impossible to
avoid mounting the tow bar at an angle, please
observe the following:
>Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.
>The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is
attached offset.
Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only,
as attaching it to other parts of the vehicle
could result in damage.<
Towing with a tow rope
When starting off in the towing vehicle, make
sure that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated
stresses on vehicle components when
towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attach the tow rope to the tow fittings only, as
attaching it to other parts of the vehicle could
result in damage.<
Towing with a tow truck
Have the MINI or MINI Convertible transported
by a tow truck with a so-called lift sling or on a
flatbed.
Do not lift the vehicle by a tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, dam-
age may result.<

From A to Z
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From A to Z
INDEX
"..." Identifies Control Display
texts used to select
individual functions and
refers you to the page where
these texts can be found.
A
Accessories, refer to Your
individual vehicle4
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate control93
"Add to destination
list"117,119
Additives
– coolant178
– engine oil178
Address for navigation
– deleting123
– entering114,117,122
– selecting122
– storing122
– storing current position122
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Automatic
climate control92
Adjusting the sound during
audio playback, refer to Tone
control139
Air conditioning mode
– automatic climate control92
– ventilation93
Air distribution
– automatic92
Air flow rate92
– automatic climate control92
Air pressure, checking, refer to
Tire inflation pressure164
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air mode92Air supply
– automatic climate control92
– ventilation93
Air vents91
Airbags84
– sitting safely42
– warning lamp86
Airing, refer to Ventilation93
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications163
Alarm system32
"All channels"147
"All stations" on the radio141
All-season tires, refer to Winter
tires175
Always Open Timer62
"AM", waveband138
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode92
Ambient lighting90
Antenna, care181
Antifreeze
– coolant178
– washer fluid57
Antilock Brake System ABS76
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system
32
Anti-theft system27
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights205
Approved engine oils178
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights205
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest96
Arrival time
– computer62,63
– destination guidance126
"Arrow display" in
navigation127
Ashtray97Assistant systems, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC76
Audio138
– controls138
– switching on/off138
– tone control139
– volume139
Audio device, external96
AUTO program for automatic
climate control92
Automatic
– air distribution92
– air flow rate92
– cruise control58
– headlamp control87
– storing of stations142
Automatic climate control91
– automatic air distribution92
Automatic station search142
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic53
– interlock53
– overriding selector lever
lock55
– shiftlock53
– sport program54
"Autostore"
– on the radio143
"AUX"155,157
– AUX-IN port155
– USB audio interface156
AUX-IN port155
AUX-IN, refer to External audio
device96
Average fuel consumption61
– setting the units65
Average speed62
"Avoid ferries" in
navigation124

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"Avoid highways" in
navigation124
Avoid highways in
navigation124
"Avoid tollroads" in
navigation124
Axle loads, refer to
Weights205
B
Background lighting, refer to
Ambient lighting90
Backrests, refer to Seats42
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb188,189
Balance, tone control139
Band-aids, refer to First aid
pouch196
Bar, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away198
Bass sounds, refer to Tone
control139
Bass sounds, refer to Treble
and bass139
Bass, tone control139
Battery195
– charging195
– disposal35,195
– jump-starting196
– temporary power failure195
Battery renewal
– remote control35
Being towed198
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts45
Belts, refer to Safety belts45
Beverage holders, refer to
Cupholders97
Blower, refer to Air flow rate92
Bonnet176
Bottle holders, refer to
Cupholders97
Brake Assist76
Brake fluid, refer to Service
requirements65Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs189
Brake pads, breaking in102
Brake rotors103
– brakes102
– breaking in102
Brake system102
– breaking in102
– disc brakes103
– MINI Maintenance
System179
Brakes
– ABS76
– breaking in102
– MINI Maintenance
System179
– parking brake52
– service requirements65
Brakes, refer to Braking
safely103
Breakdown service, refer to
Roadside Assistance196
Break-in period
102
Breaking in the clutch102
"Brightness"on the Control
Display74
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps
and bulbs185
Button for starting the
engine51
Buttons on the steering
wheel11
C
California Proposition 65
warning5
Can holders, refer to
Cupholders97
Capacities206
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery195
Car care181
"Car Data"63
Car key, refer to Keys/remote
controls26Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest96
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Car radio, refer to Radio141
Car wash, care181
Car washes181
Care181
– car washes181
– car-care products181
– CD/DVD drives184
– external181
– high-pressure washers182
– internal183
– leather183
– manual washing182
– upholstery and fabrics183
– windows182
– wiper blades182
Cargo area
– capacity205
Cargo bay104
– Comfort Access34
– cover104
– lamp89
– opening from outside31
Cargo bay, expanding104
Cargo bay lamp89
Cargo bay lid, refer to
Tailgate31
Cargo loading105
– securing cargo106
– stowing cargo106
– vehicle104
Cargo, securing106
Carpets, care183
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system102
"Categories"147
"CD"138,149

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Dashboard, refer to Cockpit10
Data202
– capacities206
– dimensions203
– engine202
– weights205
Data recorders180
"Date"70
Date
– setting69
– setting format70
"Date format"70
"Daytime running lamps"88
Daytime running lights88
DBC Dynamic Brake Control,
refer to Brake Assist76
Deactivating front passenger
airbags85
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking28
Defect
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap162
Defogging windows93
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows93
Defrosting windows93
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation
– automatic climate control93
Destination address
– deleting123
– entering114,117
Destination for navigation
– destination list121
– entry114
– home address123
– manual entry114,117
– selecting from address
book122
– selecting using
information120
– selecting via map119
– storing122Destination guidance126
– changing specified route124
– displaying route127
– distance and arrival126
– interrupting126
– starting126
– taking detours130
– terminating/continuing126
– voice instructions129
– volume for voice
instructions129
Destination list for navigation
system121
Destinations recently driven
to121
Detour, refer to Driving around
a traffic congestion134
Differential, breaking in102
Digital clock60
Digital radio, refer to HD
Radio144
Dimensions203
Dipstick, engine oil177
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions129
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals55
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book121
Displacement, refer to Engine
data202
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting89
"Display off"20
Display, refer to Onboard
monitor controls16
Displays12
– instrument combination12
– on the Control Display16
Displays and controls10
Displays, care184
Disposal
– of coolant178
– remote control battery35
– vehicle battery195
"Dist. to dest."63Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements65
Distance warning, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC75
Diving stability control
systems76
Door key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control26
Door lock29
Door lock, confirmation
signals28
"Door locks"28,30
Doors, manual operation30
DOT Quality Grades172
Drinks holders, refer to
Cupholders97
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill
Assist78
Driving around a traffic
congestion134
Driving dynamics control, refer
to Sport button78
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams87
Driving notes102
Driving off on inclines, refer to
Hill Assist78
Driving route, refer to
Displaying route127
Driving through water103
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes102
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function93
DTC Dynamic Traction Control
DTC77
DVD for navigation112
Dynamic Brake Control DBC,
refer to Brake Assist76
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC76
Dynamic Traction Control77
E
Eject button, refer to Buttons
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Front seat adjustment42
Frost on windows, refer to
Defrosting windows93
"FTM"81
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor78
Fuel163
– gauge61
– high-quality brands163
– quality163
– specifications163
– tank capacity206
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge61
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge61
Fuel filler flap162
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction162
Fuses195
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control94
Gasoline
– refer to Average
consumption61
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge61
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel163
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic53
Gear shifting
– automatic transmission53
– manual transmission53
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic53
– manual transmission53
General driving notes102
Glass sunroof, electric35
– convenient operation28,30
– opening, closing35
– raising35
– remote control28Glove compartment95
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system112
Grills91
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights205
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulb186
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake52
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
"HD radio"144
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio144
Head airbags84
Head restraints44
– sitting safely42
Headlamp control,
automatic87
Headlamp flasher55
– indicator lamp11,13
Headlamps
– replacing bulb186
Headlamps, care182
Heated
– mirrors46
– rear window93
– seats45
Heating
– mirrors46
– rear window93
– seats45
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo106
Height adjustment
– seats43
– steering wheel47
Height, refer to
Dimensions203
High beams88
– headlamp flasher88
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulb186
High Definition Radio, refer to
HD Radio144High water, refer to Driving
through water103
Highways, refer to Route
criteria124
Hill Assist78
Hills103
Holders for cups97
Home address123
"Home address" in
navigation124
Homepage4
Horn10
Hot exhaust system102
"Hour memo"69
"House number" in
destination entry117
Hydroplaning102
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio144
Ice warning60
Icy roads, refer to Outside
temperature warning60
ID3 tag, refer to Information
about the track150
Ignition51
– switched off51
– switched on51
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness51
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on51
Ignition key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control26
Ignition lock51
Imprint2
Indicator and warning
lamps13
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM82
Indicator lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting89
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile26
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM80