2001-2005 Mini Cooper 2 Door OVERVIEW -> Indicator and warning lamps User Manual
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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.  
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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