Get OVERVIEW Guide for Mini Cooper 2 Door First Generation (2001-2005)

OVERVIEW

CONTROLS

OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCE

OWNER SERVICE PROCEDURES

TECHNICAL DATA

INDEX

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COCKPIT

1 >Parking lamps/Low beams 57

>Turn signal indicators 58

>Standing lamps 57

>High beams 58

>Headlamp flasher 58

>Onboard computer 66

2 Washer/wiper system 59

3 Instrument lighting 58

4 Outside mirror adjustment 46

5 Hazard warning flashers

6 Bonnet release 105

7 Horn 20

8 Adjusting steering wheel 46

9 OBD interface socket 113

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DISPLAY ELEMENTS

1 Tachometer 65

with indicator and warning lamps,

page 16 ff

4 Indicator for

>Odometer 63

5 Trip odometer, reset to zero 63

Setting the clock 63

>Trip odometer 63

>Service interval 65

>Program display for Continuously

Variable automatic Transmission

(CVT) 56

6 Fuel gauge 63

2 Display for onboard computer 66

If there is no onboard computer:

Display of outside temperature and cur-

rent vehicle speed

7 Engine coolant temperature gauge 64

>Clock

3 Speedometer with indicator and warn-

ing lamps, page 16 ff

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DISPLAY ELEMENTS WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM* OR COCKPIT CHRONO PACK*

1 Tachometer 65

with indicator and warning lamps,

page 16 ff

3 Speedometer with indicator and

warning lamps, page 16 ff

5 Indicator for

>Odometer 63

>Trip odometer 63

>Service interval 65

>Program display for Continuously

Variable automatic Transmission

(CVT) 56

4 Trip odometer, reset to zero 63

Setting the clock 63

2 Display for onboard computer

>Clock

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DISPLAY ELEMENTS WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM* OR COCKPIT CHRONO PACK*

1 Indicator and warning lamps, on

page 16 ff

3 Engine oil temperature

4 Engine oil pressure

6 Indicator and warning lamps, on

page 16 ff

2 Fuel gauge 63

7 Fuel gauge 63

5 Coolant temperature

For more information about the navigation

system, refer to the Owner's Manual for

Navigation System.

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INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPS

Brake warning lamp +

Lights up although the parking

brake is released. The brake fluid

level is too low. Before driving further, be

sure to comply with the information on

pages 96 and 111. Have the system

checked immediately.

Technology that monitors itself

Red: stop immediately

The system runs a check on the indicator

and warning lamps marked by + each time

you switch on the ignition. They each light

up once for different periods of time.

Battery charge current +

The battery is no longer being

charged. Indicates a defective alter-

nator drive belt or a problem with the

charge circuit. Please contact your MINI

Dealer.

If a malfunction should occur in one of

these systems, the corresponding lamp

does not go out after the engine is started

or it lights up while the vehicle is moving.

Display of the malfunction

described above in Canadian mod-

els.

If the drive belt is defective, do not

continue driving. The engine could be

You will see below the correct way to react damaged due to overheating. When the

to this.

power-assist is deactivated, increased

steering effort is required.<

If equipped with a navigation system or

Cockpit Chrono Pack:

Engine oil pressure +

The engine oil pressure is too low.

Pull over immediately and switch

off the engine. Please contact your MINI

Dealer.

Coolant temperature warning

lamp in the navigation system or

Cockpit Chrono Pack +

Lights up while driving:

Engine is too hot. Pull over to the side of

the road immediately, switch off the

engine and allow it to cool down, refer also

to page 64. Have the system checked

immediately.

Do not continue driving; otherwise,

the engine could be damaged

because of inadequate lubrication.<

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INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPS

Yellow: stop immediately

Red and yellow: continue driving

cautiously

Brake warning light

Red: an important reminder

Flat Tire Monitor +

The warning lamp indicates a flat

Brake warning lamp

with parking brake applied.

More information on the parking

brake on page 53.

tire or a system malfunction. In the

event of a flat tire, an acoustic signal also

sounds.

Reduce speed immediately and stop the

vehicle.

together with yellow indicator

lamp for ABS, CBC, EBD and ASC/

DSC:

The driving stability control has

failed. Drive cautiously and defen-

sively. Avoid full brake applications.

Have the system checked as soon

Warning lamp in Canadian models.

Fasten safety belts +

Lights up for several seconds or

until the driver has fastened his or

her safety belt.

A signal*also sounds depending on the

version.

It is possible that the acoustic signal was

not heard. In this case, in order to deter-

mine if there is a flat tire or a system mal-

function:

as possible.

More information on pages 68, 69.

Display of the malfunction

described above in Canadian mod-

els.

1. Switch off the ignition, ignition key posi-

tion 0

2. Switch the ignition back on, ignition key

position 2, or start the engine.

More information on page 45.

Depending on the equipment ver-

sion, the indicator lamp is in the area

of the navigation system or the Cockpit

Chrono Pack.<

If an acoustic signal sounds, you have a flat

tire. Otherwise, the system has a malfunc-

tion or has failed.

Bonnet/Tailgate

Lights up when the bonnet and/or

tailgate are open.

For instructions on how to proceed further,

refer to Flat Tire Monitor starting on

page 71.

More information on pages 29, 105.

Depending on the equipment ver-

sion, the indicator lamp is in the area

of the navigation system or the Cockpit

Chrono Pack.<

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INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPS

Engine +

Red: check as soon as possible

Yellow: check as soon as possible

The exhaust emissions have deteri-

orated.

Have the vehicle checked as soon as possi-

ble.

Airbags +

Antilock Brake System (ABS) +

The ABS has failed. Conventional

braking efficiency is available. Have

the system checked as soon as possible.

More information on page 70.

There is a malfunction in the airbag

system. Have the system checked

as soon as possible.

More information on page 73.

Display of the malfunction

described above in Canadian mod-

els.

Depending on the equipment ver-

sion, the indicator lamp is in the area

of the navigation system or the Cockpit

Chrono Pack.<

Display of the malfunction

described above in Canadian mod-

els.

Engine electronics*+

The engine electronics are mal-

functioning. You can continue to

drive with reduced engine output or engine

speed. Have the vehicle checked as soon as

possible.

All Season traction Control (ASC)/

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) +

Indicator lamp flashes:

Brake pads

The brake pads have reached the

minimum safe limit for lining wear.

Have the brake pads replaced immediately.

More information on page 96.

System active: drive and braking forces are

regulated.

The indicator lamp stays lit: ASC/DSC deac-

tivated with button or defective.

In the event of a defect: Have the system

Depending on the equipment ver-

sion, the indicator lamp is in the area checked as soon as possible.

of the navigation system or the Cockpit

More information on pages 68, 69.

Chrono Pack.<

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INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPS

Yellow: for your information

Green: for your information

Blue: for your information

The warning lamp*comes on.

The gas cap is not correctly closed

or missing. Check if the gas cap is

correctly closed.

Turn signal indicator

Flashes when turn signal indicator

is on.

High beams

Comes on when the high beams

are on or the headlamp flasher is

Rapid flashing: at least one of the turn sig- actuated.

nal indicators has failed.

More information on page 58.

Depending on the equipment ver-

sion, the indicator lamp is in the area

of the navigation system or the Cockpit

Chrono Pack.<

Cruise control

Lights up when the cruise control is

activated: operation via the multi-

function steering wheel or multifunction

sports steering wheel.

More information on page 61.

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MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEELS*

Steering wheels with multifunctions

The control buttons integrated within the

multifunction steering wheel and the mul-

tifunction sports steering wheel have been

designed to allow you to operate a number

of accessories both quickly and safely,

without taking your eyes from the road:

>Some audio source functions

>Cruise control.

Steering wheel

Left:

1 Call up and continue cruise control

5 Operation of:

>Radio

2 Activate/interrupt/deactivate cruise

control

Press briefly: next/previous station

stored in memory

Extended pressure: station scan

>CD/MD

3 Store and accelerate cruise control

4 Store and decelerate cruise control

Press briefly: jump to next track

Extended pressure: search within cur-

rent title

Right:

5 Volume

>Cassette

6 Changing between radio, CD or cassette

Press briefly: jump to next track or

stop fast forward

Extended pressure: fast forward/

rewind

If the Wave radio is installed, the

above options for cassette

player operation are not available.<

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MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEELS*

5 Fast forward/rewind

>Radio

Press briefly: next/previous station

stored in memory

Extended pressure: station scan

>CD/MD

Press briefly: jump to next track

Extended pressure: search within cur-

rent title

>Cassette

Press briefly: jump to next track or

stop fast forward

Extended pressure: fast forward

Sports steering wheel

1 Call up and continue cruise control

2 Store and accelerate cruise control

If the Wave radio is installed, the

above options for cassette

player operation are not available.<

3 Activate/interrupt/deactivate cruise

control

6 Volume

4 Store and decelerate cruise control

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OVERVIEW for Your Mini Cooper 2 Door First Generation (2001-2005)

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