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Indicator and warning lamps
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Indicator and warning lamps
Indicator and warning lamps can light up in var-
ious combinations and colors in indicator area 1
or 2. See the table for information on causes and
how to react. Note whether a lamp comes on
alone or in combination with another. Some
lamps can light up in different colors. Corre-
sponding distinctions are made in the text.
1 2 Cause What to do
Turn signals
High beams/headlamp flasher
switched on
Fog lamps switched on
Rear fog lamp switched on
Fasten safety belts Fasten your safety belt, refer also to
page 39.
Indication in US models
Parking brake applied Release the parking brake.
Indication in Canadian models
Parking brake applied Release the parking brake.
Outside temperature warning Drive cautiously, refer also to page 53.
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Lights up briefly:
Approx. 2.1 US gallons/8 l of fuel
remain in the tank
Remains on:
Cruising range is no more than
30 miles/50 km, page 54
Engine refuses to start Depress the brake or clutch in order to
start the engine, page 44.
Ignition switched on and driver's door
open
Switch off the ignition, page 44, or
close the driver's door.
Lamps still on
Roadside parking lamps on
Door open
Hood open
Liftgate open
Luggage compartment roller cover in
the MINI Convertible
Convertible top cannot be activated.
Bring cargo bay cover in required
position, refer to page 95.
Lights up in red:
Convertible top not locked Convertible top cannot be activated.
Complete open/close of convertible
top before continuing drive, refer to
page 31.
1 2 Cause What to do
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Sliding/tilting sunroof or soft top of
MINI Convertible
Excessive vehicle speed, activation
not possible, reduce speed and con-
tinue activation .
Lights up in red:
Control system for convertible top
failed!
Position of convertible top and locking
mechanism not recognized. If con-
vertible top securely locked, drive
may be continued. Manually close
convertible top/sliding roof, refer to
page 32. Have your MINI Service
inspect the system.
Lights up in yellow:
Drive of convertible top overheated! Let drive of convertible top cool down,
refer to page 32.
Sliding/tilting sunroof or soft top of
MINI Convertible
Control system of convertible top/tilt
roof malfunctioning. Close convertible
top/tilt roof manually, refer to
page 32. Contact your MINI Service.
Tailgate of MINI Convertible not
closed
Close the tailgate.
Gas cap missing or loose Make sure that the gas cap is correctly
positioned and close it until it audibly
clicks. Do not jam the strap between
the gas cap and the vehicle.
Window washer fluid level too low Add washer fluid as soon as possible,
page 51.
Lights up in red:
Service due Arrange a service appointment.
Check service requirements, page,
119.
Lights up in yellow:
The engine will start the next time the
start/stop button is touched, possibly
without the brake or clutch being
depressed
1 2 Cause What to do
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Remote control malfunctioning or, in
cars with Comfort Access, not
detected
The engine cannot be started. Have
the remote control checked, if neces-
sary.
Remote control battery is discharged Use the remote control for a longer
journey or, in cars with Comfort
Access, replace the battery.
Belt tensioners and/or airbag system
failed
Have the system checked immedi-
ately. Fasten the safety belts anyway.
Power steering failed You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Steering response will be
markedly different. Have the system
checked without delay.
Lights up in red:
Engine malfunction
Stop the car and switch off the
engine. You cannot continue your
journey. Contact your MINI dealer.
Lights up in yellow:
Full engine power 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 dam-
age to the catalytic converter
You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the vehicle
checked without delay.
Indicator lamp 1 comes on:
Engine malfunction with adverse
effect on exhaust emissions
You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the car checked as
soon as possible.
1 2 Cause What to do
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Lights up in red:
Engine 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 is a risk of injury from
scalding. Contact your MINI dealer.
Lights up in yellow:
Engine too hot Continue driving at more moderate
speed so that the engine can cool
down. Have the engine checked with-
out delay if the situation reoccurs.
Lights up in red:
Battery is no longer being charged.
Alternator malfunction
Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers. Have the battery checked
without delay.
Lights up in yellow:
Battery charge level very low, battery
aged or not securely connected
Have the battery checked as soon as
possible.
Indication in US models
Parking brake applied
Indication in Canadian models
Parking brake applied
1 2 Cause What to do
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Indication in US models
Lights up in red:
Brake fluid level too low Brake pedal travel may be markedly
longer. Stop immediately. Contact the
nearest MINI dealer.
Lights up in yellow:
Hill Assist failed. The car will not be
held in place after the brake is
released
Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
Indication in Canadian models
Lights up in red:
Brake fluid level too low Brake pedal travel may be markedly
longer. Stop immediately. Contact the
nearest MINI dealer.
Lights up in yellow:
Hill Assist failed. The car will not be
held in place after the brake is
released
Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
Indication in US models
Brake pads worn Have the condition of the brake pads
checked without delay.
Indication in Canadian models
Brake pads worn Have the condition of the brake pads
checked without delay.
Indication in US models
Vehicle electronics failed You cannot continue your journey.
Contact your MINI dealer.
1 2 Cause What to do
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Indication
*
in Canadian models
Vehicle electronics failed You cannot continue your journey.
Contact your MINI dealer.
Indication
*
in Canadian models
Vehicle electronics failed You cannot continue your journey.
Contact your MINI dealer.
Lights up in red: Have the system in question checked
without delay.
> Starter failed or The engine cannot be restarted.
> ignition malfunctioning. Engine
restart only possible when brake
is depressed or
> lighting system failed. Low
beams/tail lamps and brake
lamps still operational. All other
lamps failed
Depress the brake to start the engine
again.
Lights up in yellow:
> Control of the brake lamps failed
or
> fuel supply malfunctioning
You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the system in ques-
tion checked without delay.
> Drive malfunctioning
You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Transmission limp-home
program active with restricted range
of gears. Have the system checked
immediately.
Flashing:
Dynamic Stability Control DSC or
Dynamic Traction Control DTC is con-
trolling drive and braking forces, refer
also to page 63
1 2 Cause What to do
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Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti-
vated, refer also to page 64
The Dynamic Stability Control DSC
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC
are deactivated, refer also to page 63
Driving stability limited during accel-
eration and cornering.
Driving style must be adjusted.
The Dynamic Stability Control DSC
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC
have 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 models
The driving stability control systems,
including ABS and the Tire Pressure
Monitor, have failed, refer also to
page 63
Reduced braking and driving stability.
Drive cautiously and think well ahead.
Avoid braking with full force, driving
on rough tracks, and depressing the
accelerator pedal to full throttle or
kickdown position. Have the system
checked immediately.
Indication
*
in Canadian models
The driving stability control systems,
including ABS and the Flat Tire Moni-
tor or the Tire Pressure Monitor
*
,
have failed, refer also to page 63
Reduced braking and driving stability.
Drive cautiously and think well ahead.
Avoid braking with full force, driving
on rough tracks, and depressing the
accelerator pedal to full throttle or
kickdown position. Have the system
checked immediately.
Indication
*
in Canadian models
The driving stability control systems,
including ABS and the Flat Tire Moni-
tor or the Tire Pressure Monitor
*
,
have failed, refer also to page 63
Drive cautiously and think well ahead.
Avoid braking with full force, driving
on rough tracks, and depressing the
accelerator pedal to full throttle or
kickdown position. Have the system
checked immediately.
1 2 Cause What to do
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Vehicles with Flat Tire Monitor
*
Light up in yellow and red:
> Tire damage
Carefully bring the car to a stop.
Observe the information starting on
page 66.
> Flat Tire Monitor not initialized
Initialize Flat Tire Monitor, page 66.
Light up in yellow:
Flat Tire Monitor failed. Punctures are
not indicated
Have the system checked.
Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor
*
Light up in yellow and red:
There is a flat tire or substantial loss
in tire pressure
Carefully bring the car to a stop.
Observe the information starting on
page 68.
Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor
*
Light up in yellow:
Tire Pressure Monitor not initialized
Check the inflation pressure and reset
the system, page 69.
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.
> Wheel mounted without TPM
electronics
Have the system checked.
> The TPM is temporarily malfunc-
tioning due to other systems or
devices using the same radio fre-
quency.
1 2 Cause What to do
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Lights up in red:
> Transmission limp-home pro-
gram 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 without delay.
> 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, page 48.
Lights up in yellow: Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
> Automatic selector lever locked:
Selector lever locked in position P
with engine running and brake
depressed or
Manually unlock the selector lever
lock, page 48.
> brake signal malfunctioning: gear
can be engaged without depress-
ing 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:
Transmission 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 caution.
Have the system checked if the situa-
tion reoccurs.
Lights up in yellow:
Transmission too hot Avoid high engine loads. You can con-
tinue your journey, but moderate
your speed and exercise due caution.
Selector lever position P not engaged.
Vehicle not prevented from rolling
1 2 Cause What to do
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Selector lever position P not engaged.
Ignition cannot be switched off
Engage selector lever position P when
you wish to switch off the ignition,
page 44.
Cruise control system failed Have the system checked.
Park Distance Control failed Have the system checked.
Bulb of exterior lighting system failed Have the exterior lighting checked as
soon as possible.
Low-beam headlamp or fog lamp
failed
Have the lamps checked as soon as
possible.
High-beam headlamp failed Have the high-beam headlamps
checked.
Rear fog lamp failed Have the rear fog lamp checked.
Headlamp beam throw adjustment
system failed
Have the headlamp beam throw
adjustment system checked.
Coolant level too low Add coolant immediately, page 118.
Engine oil pressure too low Stop immediately and switch off the
engine. You cannot continue your
journey. Contact your MINI dealer.
Lights up in red:
Service appointment overdue Arrange a service appointment.
Check service requirements, page 58.
Lights up in yellow:
Service due Arrange a service appointment.
Check service requirements, page 58.
1 2 Cause What to do
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No service due
Set speed limit
exceeded
Time and date no longer correct Set the time and date, page 60.
1 2 Cause What to do

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