check engine MINI Paceman 2014 Owner's Guide

the battery, or to the engine or body
ground of the vehicle to be started.
Body ground:
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and
let it run for several minutes at a slightly in‐
creased idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle being started
in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not successful,
wait a few minutes before making another
attempt in order to allow the discharged
battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse
order.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Tow-starting and towing
Notes Observe applicable laws and regulations
Observe applicable laws and regulations
for tow-starting and towing. ◀
No additional passengers
Do not transport any passengers other
than the driver in a vehicle that is being
towed. ◀
Using a tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried
in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the front
or rear of the MINI.
The tow fitting is stowed in the following loca‐
tion, depending on the equipment:▷Under the right or left front seat.▷In the pouch of the wheel change set in the
cargo area.
Tow fitting, information on use
▷Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the
vehicle can occur. ◀
Access to the screw thread Push out the tow fitting cover at the appropri‐
ate recess in the bumper.
Front
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12CauseHow to respondThe engine refuses to start.Depress the brake or clutch to start
the engine, refer to page 50.The ignition is switched on and driver's door
is open.Switch off the ignition, refer to
page 49, or close the driver's door.The lights are still switched on.Switch off the lights, refer to
page 67.The roadside parking lamps are still on.Switch off the roadside parking
lamps, refer to page 68.A door is open.The hood is open.The tailgate is open.The fuel cap is missing or loose.Make sure that the fuel cap is cor‐
rectly positioned and close it until it
clicks audibly. Do not jam the strap
between the fuel cap and the vehi‐
cle.The windshield washer fluid level is too low.Add washer fluid, refer to page 55,
as soon as possible.Lights up in red:Service is due.Arrange a service appointment.
Check the service requirements, re‐
fer to page 169.Lights up in yellow:The engine will start the next time the Start/
Stop button is touched, possibly without the
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12CauseHow to respondThe remote control is malfunctioning or, in
cars with Comfort Access, was not detected.The engine cannot be started. Have
the remote control checked, if nec‐
essary.The battery in the remote control is dis‐
charged.Use the remote control for a longer
journey or, in cars with Comfort Ac‐
cess, replace the battery.The belt tensioners and/or airbag system
has failed.Have the system checked immedi‐
ately.
Fasten the safety belts anyway.Steering assistance has failed.You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Markedly different
steering response. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.Lights up in red:Engine malfunctionStop the car and switch off the en‐
gine. You cannot continue your
journey. Contact your service cen‐
ter.Lights up in yellow:Full engine power is no longer available.You 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 cat‐
alytic converter.You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the vehicle
checked immediately.Indicator lamp 1 lights up:Engine malfunction with adverse effect on
emissions.You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the vehicle
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12CauseHow to respondLights up in red:The engine is 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 would be a risk of
injury due to scalding. Contact your
service center.Lights up in yellow:The engine is too hot.Continue driving at more moderate
speed so that the engine can cool
down. Have the engine checked
without delay if the situation reoc‐
curs.Lights up in red:Battery is no longer being charged. Alterna‐
tor malfunction.Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers. Have the power supply
system checked without delay.Lights up in yellow:The battery charge level is very low, the bat‐
tery is old or is not securely connected.Charge the battery by taking a long
drive or using an external charger.
If necessary, switch off automatic
power consumers. Have the battery
checked as soon as possible.Indication 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.Seite 193Indicator/warning lampsMobility193
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12CauseHow to respondLights 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 81.Dynamic Traction Control DTC is activated,
refer to page 82.Dynamic Stability Control DSC and Dynamic
Traction Control DTC are deactivated, refer
to page 81.Driving stability limited during ac‐
celeration and cornering.
Driving style must be readjusted.Dynamic Stability Control DSC and Dynamic
Traction Control DTC failed.Driving stability limited during ac‐
celeration and cornering.
You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.Seite 195Indicator/warning lampsMobility195
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12CauseHow to respondGears can be engaged without depressing
the brake.Always depress the brake to en‐
gage a gear.Automatic selector lever locked:Manually unlock the selector lever
lock, refer to page 58.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 58.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. Al‐
low the transmission to cool down.
You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the system
checked if the situation reoccurs.Lights up in yellow:The transmission is too hot.Avoid high engine loads. You can
continue your journey, but moder‐
ate your speed and exercise due
caution.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 ig‐
nition, refer to page 49.Seite 199Indicator/warning lampsMobility199
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12CauseHow to respondThe 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
adjustment system checked.The Adaptive Light Control has failed.The coolant level is too low.Add coolant immediately, refer to
page 168.The engine oil pressure is too low.Stop immediately and switch off
the engine. You cannot continue
your journey. Contact your service
center.Lights up in red:The service appointment is overdue.Arrange a service appointment.
Check the service requirements, re‐
fer to page 64.Lights up in yellow:Service is due.Arrange a service appointment.
Check the service requirements, re‐
fer to page 64.Seite 200MobilityIndicator/warning lamps200
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Everything from A to ZIndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 81
Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control 65
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate con‐
trol 91
Adaptive Light Control 69
Additives, engine oil 167
Airbags 72
Airbags, indicator/warning light 75
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode 88, 90
Air conditioner 87
Air conditioning 87
Air conditioning mode– Air conditioner 87– Automatic climate con‐
trol 89
Air distribution
– Automatic 90– Individual 88– Manual 88, 90
Air drying, refer to Cooling
function 91
Air flow rate 87, 90
Air pressure, refer to Tire infla‐ tion pressure 152
Air supply
– Air conditioner 87– Automatic climate con‐
trol 89
Alarm system 32
Alarm system
– Avoiding unintentional
alarms 32– Interior motion sensor 32– Tilt alarm sensor 32
ALL4 all-wheel system 83
All-wheel drive, refer to
ALL4 83
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 93
Ambient lighting 71
Antifreeze, washer fluid 55
Antilock Brake System, ABS 81
Anti-slip control, refer to Dy‐ namic Stability Control
DSC 81
Anti-theft protection 23
Approved engine oils 167
Ashtray 96
Assistance, roadside 180
Assistance when driving off, refer to Hill drive-off assis‐
tant 83
Assistance with starting en‐ gine, refer to Jump-start‐
ing 180
Automatic– Air distribution 90– Air flow rate 90
Automatic car wash 186
Automatic climate control
– Automatic air distribution 90
Automatic, cruise control 84
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 67
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
– Kickdown 57– Overriding selector lever
lock 58
AUTO program with auto‐
matic climate control 90
AUX-IN port 130
Average fuel consumption 61
Average fuel consumption
– Setting the units 62Average speed 61
Average speed, refer to Com‐ puter 60
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 37
Backrests, refer to Seats 36
Backup lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 175
Battery– Disposal 32– Remote control 22
Battery, refer to Vehicle bat‐
tery 178
Battery replacement
– Remote control 32
Belts, refer to Safety belts 38
Belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts 38
Bi-xenon headlamps 172
Blower, refer to Air flow rate 87, 90
Brake assistant 81
Brake discs, breaking in 110
Brake fluid, refer to Service re‐ quirements 64
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic 81
Brake pads, breaking in 110
Brakes
– Handbrake 51
Brakes, MINI maintenance
system 169
Brakes, service require‐ ments 64
Brake system, MINI mainte‐ nance system 169
Braking, notes 111
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Breakdown assistance, Road‐side Assistance 180
Breaking in 110
Buckle tongue, rear– Height adjustment 39
Button for starting the engine,
refer to Start/Stop button 49
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery 178
Car care products 187
Care, displays 189
Care, vehicle 187
Cargo area
– Comfort Access 30– Flat loading floor 99– Multi-function hook 101– Opening from the out‐
side 28– Partition net 100
Cargo area, enlarging
– Cargo cover 98
Cargo area lamp, refer to Inte‐
rior lamps 70
Cargo area tailgate, refer to Tailgate 28
Car horn, refer to Horn 14
Carpet, care 189
Car phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 136
Car wash 186
CBC, Cornering Brake Con‐ trol 81
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 169
CD/DVD drives, care 189
Center armrest 103
Center console, refer to Around the center con‐
sole 17
Center rail 104
Center rail, refer to Storage compartments 104
Central locking– Comfort Access 30– From the inside 27– From the outside 24
Central locking system
– Concept 23– From the outside 23
Changes, technical, refer to
Safety 7
Changing wheels/tires 159
Check Control 65
Children, transporting 44
Child restraint fixing system
LATCH 45
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tems 44
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 44
Child seat, mounting 44
Child seats, refer to Transport‐ ing children safely 44
Chrome parts, care 189
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode 88, 90
Cleaning, displays 189
Cleaning, refer to Care 186
Climate 87
Climate mode
– Ventilation 91
Clock 59
Clock
– 12h/24h format 62
Closing
– From the inside 27– From the outside 24
Clutch, breaking in 110
Cockpit 14
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 50
Combination instrument, refer to Displays 16
Combination switch, refer to Turn signal/high beams/
headlamp flasher 52
Combination switch, refer to Washer/wiper system 53
Comfort Access– In the car wash 31– Replacing the battery 32
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console 17
Compartment for remote con‐ trol, refer to Ignition lock 49
Compass, digital 94
Computer 60
Computer, displaying informa‐ tion 60
Condition Based Service CBS 169
Confirmation signals for vehi‐ cle locking/unlocking 25
Consumption, refer to Aver‐ age fuel consumption 61
Control Display, care 189
Controls and displays 14
Control systems, driving stabil‐ ity 81
Convenient operation
– Windows 25
Coolant temperature 60
Cooling function, switching on and off 91
Cooling, maximum 90
Cornering Brake Control, CBC 81
Corrosion on brake discs 112
Cradle for telephone or mobile phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 143
Cruise control 84
Cupholders 96
Current fuel consumption 61
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control 69
Cylinders, number of, refer to Engine data 204
D
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 70
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 14
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Low beams, bulb replace‐ment 173
Lower back support, refer to Lumbar support 37
Lumbar support 37
M
Main inspection, refer to Serv‐ ice requirements 64
Maintenance, refer to Service booklet
Maintenance, refer to Service requirements 64
Maintenance require‐ ments 169
Maintenance system MINI 169
Malfunction– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 58– Door lock 27– Fuel filler flap 148
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control 65
Manual air distribution 88, 90
Manual mode, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 57
Manual operation
– Door lock 27– Selector lever lock, auto‐
matic transmission 58
Manual operation, fuel filler
flap 148
Manual transmission 56
Marking on approved tires 159
Maximum cooling 90
Maximum speed, winter tires 160
Microfilter 89
Microfilter
– With automatic climate con‐
trol 91
MINI Homepage 6
MINI Internet page 6
MINI maintenance sys‐
tem 169
MINI Mobility System 161
Minimum tread, tires 158
Mirrors 42
Mirrors, folding in and out 42
Mirrors, interior mirror 43
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 111
Mobile phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 136
Mobility System 161
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 44
N Neck restraints, refer to Head restraints 41
New wheels and tires 159
Notes 6
Nozzles, refer to Ventila‐ tion 91
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 170
OBD socket, refer to Socket for OBD Onboard Diagno‐
sis 170
Octane number, refer to Fuel quality 150
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 150
Odometer 59
Oil additives 167
Oil level 166
Oil types, alternative 167
Oil types, approved 167
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 170 Opening and closing– Comfort Access 30– From the inside 27– From the outside 24– Using the door lock 26– Via the remote control 24
Opening and unlocking
– From the inside 27
Outside air mode
– Automatic climate con‐
trol 90
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐
lated air mode 88, 90
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 60
P Park Distance Control PDC 85
Parking aid, refer to Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 85
Parking assistant, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 85
Parking brake, refer to Hand‐ brake 51
Parking lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 173
Parking lamps 67
Parking lamps/low beams 67
PDC Park Distance Control 85
Personal Profile 22
Pinch protection
– Windows 34
Plastic, care 188
Pollen
– Refer to Microfilter 89– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter 89– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate control 91
Poor road operation 113
Power, refer to Engine data 204
Power windows 34
Power windows, refer to Win‐ dows 33
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