2003 MINI COOPER service indicator

102
OBD SOCKET The interface socket for onboard diagnos-
tics is located on the driver's side, behind a
cover located beneath the instrument
panel. The cover has the letters OBD on it.
The purpose of the OBD system is to ensure
proper operation of the emission control
system for the vehicle‘s lifetime. The sys-
tem monitors emission-related compo-
nents for deterioration and malfunction.
An illuminated lamp informs you of
the need for service, not of the
need to stop the vehicle.
However, the system should be checked by
your MINI Dealer at the earliest possible
opportunity.
Under certain conditions, the indicator will
blink or flash. This indicates a rather severe
level of engine misfire. When this occurs,
you should reduce speed and consult the
nearest MINI Dealer as soon as possible.
Severe engine misfire over only a short
period of time can seriously damage emis-
sion control components, especially the
catalytic converter.
Service Engine Soon warning lamp
for Canadian models.
When the filler cap is not properly
tightened, the OBD system can detect
the vapor leak and the indicator will light
up. If the filler cap is subsequently tight-
ened, the indicator lamp should go out
within a few days.<
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Defrosting windows69,72
air conditioning system69
automatic climate
control72
Dimensions131
Dimming
interior mirror39
Dipstick, engine oil94
Dirt on the paintwork99
Disc brakes84
Displacement130
Display elements13,14
coolant thermometer59
fuel gauge58
indicator and warning
lamps15
odometer58
service interval display60
with navigation system14
Display lighting53
Distance remaining61
Doors
keys22
locking24
manual operation25
unlocking24
DOT quality grades87
Driving lamps52
Driving notes, general81
Dry air68,71 DSC (Dynamic Stability
Control)16,63
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)16,63
E
Easy entry35
EBD (Electronic Brake Force
Distribution)16,83
Electric power windows28
Electrical defect
driver's door25
sliding/tilt sunroof30
tailgate27
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD)16,83
Electronic transmission control
module
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)51
Emergency operation
driver's door25
sliding/tilt sunroof30
tailgate27
Engine80
electronics17
power output17
speed17,58
starting46 Engine compartment
MINI COOPER92
MINI COOPER S93
Engine oil94
additives95
consumption94
dipstick94
High Performance
Synthetic Oil96
level94
pressure15
recommended grades of
oil95
viscosities96
Entry to the rear35
Exterior finish, care99
Exterior mirrors39
Eyelets, towing126
F
Failure, tires64
False alarm32
Fans68
Fastening safety belts16,38
Filling canister118,119
Filling hose118
First-aid kit124
Flat116 Flat tire64,112
MINI Mobility System118
Run Flat tires116
space-saver spare tire112
Flat Tire Monitor16,17,64
Floor coverings, floor
carpets100
Fluid capacities
fuel tank133
headlamp washer
system133
windshield washer
system133
Fog lamps53
Foldable rear backrest74
"Follow me home" lamps52
Foot mats100
Footbrake84
Footwell lamps53
bulb replacement111
Front airbags40
Front fog lamps
bulb replacement108
Front seat adjustment34
Fuel
consumption61
consumption display58
preparation130
quality83
tank capacity82,133
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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
Fuel gauge58
Fuses123
G
Gas display, see
Fuel gauge58
Gasoline83
Gear display51
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)51
General driving notes81
Glove compartment73
Glove compartment lamps
bulb replacement111
Grills69,72
H
Handbrake47
Hazard warning flashers12
Head airbags40
Head restraints37
Headlamp cleaning
system55,94
filling94
Headlamp flasher52
Headlamps
cleaning55,99
lamp replacement107 Heated
outside rear view mirror39
rear window68,71
seats36
windshield68,71
windshield washer jets55
Heater67
outside rear view mirror39
windshield68
Heating
rear window68
seats36
Heavy cargo75
Height131
Hex wrench118
High beams18,52,107
High Performance
Synthetic Oil96
recommended grades of
oil96
Horn12
Hub cap remover112,118
Hydroplaning81
I
Ignition45
Ignition key22
Ignition key position,
see Ignition45
Illuminated vanity mirror39
Imitation leather100 Imprint2
Index2
Indicator lamps15
Individual air distribution72
Inflation pressure85
INSPECTION60
Instrument cluster, see Display
elements13
Instrument lighting53
Instrument panel12
Interface socket
for Onboard
Diagnostics102
Interior lamps53
bulb replacement110
Interior mirror
automatic dimming39
Interior motion sensor31,32
Interior protection
turning off25,32
Interior rearview mirror39
Interlock45
Interval
operation, wipers54
Interval display, service98
J
Jack112
Jump-starting124 K
Keys22
multifunction steering
wheel19
Kickdown50
L
Lamp replacement
headlamps107
high beams107
low beams107
parking lamp107
Lamps52
backup lamps109
brake lamps109,110
cargo area lamps111
daytime driving lamps52
fog lamps53
footwell lamps111
front fog lamps108
glove compartment111
high beams107
instrument lighting53
interior lamps53,110
license plate lamp110
low beams52,107
parking lamps52,108
reading lamps53,110
rear fog lamp109
standing lamps52,108
tail lamp109
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turn signal indicators108
xenon lamps107
Lashing eyes75
LATCH
child seat fastening
system43
identification43
Leather care101
LED light-emitting diodes54
Length131
License plate lamp
bulb replacement110
Lifting handle, space-saver
spare tire112
Light-alloy wheels100
Lighting
cargo area lamps53
"Lights on" warning52
Liquid sealant
filling119
Load securing devices75
Loading75
Loading cargo75
Low beams52,107
Lug bolts114
Luggage compartment
see Cargo area
Luggage compartment cover,
see Cargo area cover74
Luggage compartment lamps,
see Cargo area lamps111 Luggage rack,
see Roof-mounted luggage
rack76
Lumbar support35
M
M+S tires89
Maintenance60,98
Maintenance System98
Manual operation
driver's door25
sliding/tilt sunroof30
tailgate27
Manual transmission48
Manufacturer6
Master key
initialization22
with remote control22
Mechanical key22
MINI Maintenance System98
MINI manufacturer6
MINI Mobility System
compressor120
liquid sealant119
on-board tools118
Mirror heater39
Mirrors39
Modifications, technical103
Multifunction steering
wheel19
Multifunction switch52 N
Navigation system, see
separate Owner's
Manual14
Non-smoker's equipment
package, see Cigarette lighter
socket73
Nozzles69,72
Nylon rope126
O
OBD interface socket102
Odometer58
Oil94
additives95
consumption94
dipstick94
High Performance Synthetic
Oil96
level15
pressure15
recommended grades of
oil95
viscosities96
Oil change intervals, see Service
and Warranty Booklet for US
models, or Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Oil service60
Old batteries122 On-board tool kit106
On-board tools112,118
Opening
from inside26
from outside23
Outside temperature
display61
P
Park Distance Control
(PDC)66
Parking brake16,47
Parking lamps52
bulb replacement108
Parking lamps/Low beams52
Parking vehicle81
Particle filter69,72
PDC (Park Distance
Control)66
Phillips screwdriver118
Plastic100
Pollen69,72
Power output17,130
Power supply 12 V73
Power windows
electric power windows28
initialize28
Pressure, tires85,115,120
Pushing/Towing126
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Q
Quality grading, tire88
R
Radiator96
Radio, see separate Owner's
Manual
Rain sensor54
Reading lamps53
bulb replacement110
Rear backrest
foldable74
Rear fog lamp
bulb replacement109
Rear lamps48,109
Rear shelf, see Cargo area
cover74
Rear window defroster
air conditioning system68
automatic climate
control71
Rear window wiper55
replacing106
Rearview mirror39
Recirculated air mode
air conditioner system68
automatic climate
control71
Recirculation of air68,71
Reclining seat34 Recommended grades of
oil96
Refueling, fuel filler door82
Remaining distance for
service60
Remote control23
battery22
changing battery22
initialization22
Removing fog on windows
air conditioning system69
automatic climate
control72
Replacement key22
Reporting safety defects8
Reserve indicator light58
Restore tire inflation
pressure120
Restraint system41
Reverse gear48,50
Rod antenna99
Roller sun blind, rear window
blind30
Roof load132
Rope, towing126
Rubber parts100
Run Flat tires85,88,116
winter tires89 S
Safety belts16,33
adjusting38
care100
Safety lock buttons26
Seat heater36
Securing cargo75
Selector lever
shiftlock45,49
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet
for US models98
Service interval
display60,98
Setting up the car44
Shiftlock49
Side airbags40
Side turn signal indicators
bulb replacement108
Sitting safely with airbags33
Sitting safely with safety
belts33
Size131
Sliding/tilt sunroof29
convenience
operation25,29
Snow chains90
Space-saver spare tire
changing tires112
Spare key22
Speed130 Speed control see Cruise
control56
Speed, winter tires90
Split rear backrest74
Spray jets55
Standing lamps52
bulb replacement108
Starting46
problems46,124,126
with a discharged
battery124
Steering lock45
Storage, tires89
Storing the vehicle101
Sun visors39
Switches12
Symbols6
T
Tachometer13,14,58
Tail lamps
bulb replacement109
Tailgate16,27
manually unlocking27
opening, remote control24
Tank display58
Technical data130
Technical modifications103
Temperature
air conditioning system68
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automatic climate
control71
engine coolant59
high81
layering69,72
outside temperature61
tires88
The right tires89
Third brake lamp
bulb replacement110
Tilt alarm sensor31
remote control25
turning off32
Tire change set112,117
Tire failure16
Tire inflation pressure85,90
Tires85,89
all-season tires89
break-in80
changing112
condition87,90
damage87
inflation pressure85
M+S tires89
pressure85
replacement87
Run Flat tires85,88,116
snow chains90
storage89
temperature88
the right choice89 tread87
winter tires89
with emergency running
properties, see Run Flat
tires85,88,116
Tools106
Torque130
Total weight132
Tow bar126
Tow socket for towing
eyelet126
Towing126
with Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)127
Towing eyelet126
Towing rope126
Traction88
Transmission48
Transmission malfunction
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)51
Transporting children
safely41
Tread wear88
Trip odometer58
Trunk
cover, see Cargo area
cover74
lid, see Tailgate27 opening, remote control24
see Cargo area
volume132
Turn signal indicators18,52
bulb replacement108
Turning off
engine47
U
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading88
Unwanted alarm32
V
Valve core and
spare valve118
Valve remover118
Vanity mirror
bulb replacement111
illuminated39
Vehicle
breaking-in80
dimensions131
exterior finish99
operating46
parking81
starting46
storing101
turning off47
washing99
weight132 Vehicle Memory44
Ventilation
draft-free69,72
heater67
Vents, ventilation72
W
Warning lamp15
Warning triangle124
Warranty98
see Service and Warranty
Information Booklet
for US models, Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet
for Canadian models
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian
models98
Washer systems94
Washer/wiper system54
Waste container73
Water on roadways
deep water81
Weight132
Wheel and tire
combination89
Wheel chock
foldable112,117,118
Wheel lug bolts
wrench112,113,118
Wheelbase131
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