2005 MINI COOPER Warning lamps

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INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPSYellow: 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.Depending on the equipment ver
-
sion, the indicator lamp is in the area
of the navigation system or the Cockpit
Chrono Pack.<
Green: for your information
Turn signal indicator

Flashes when turn signal indicator
is on.

Rapid flashing: at least one of the turn sig
-
nal indicators has failed.

More information on page
58.
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.
Blue: for your information
High beams

Comes on when the high beams
are on or the headlamp flasher is
actuated.
More information on page
58.
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KEYS
CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM
The key set It includes three keys. Depending on the
equipment version, it contains the follow
-
ing types of keys:1 Master keys with remote control.

They determine the functions of the Key
Memory. Certain functions in your vehi
-
cle may operate differently depending
on the key
In every master key there is an extended-life battery that is
charged automatically in the ignition
lock as you drive.

Therefore, use any otherwise unused
master key for a longer journey every six
months so that its battery can be
charged.<
2 Spare key

For keeping in a safe place, e.g. in your
wallet. This key is not intended for con
-
stant use
The conceptThe central locking system is ready for
operation whenever the driver's door is
closed. The doors, the tailgate and the fuel
filler door are unlocked or locked.The central locking system locks or unlocks
your vehicle:>When operated from the outside via the
remote control as well as via the door
lock>When operated from the inside via a
switch.If operated from outside, the anti-theft sys
-
tem is activated at the same time. This pre
-
vents the doors from being unlocked via
safety lock buttons or door handles.In the event of a sufficiently severe acci
-
dent, the central locking system unlocks
automatically. The hazard warning system
and interior lamps are also switched on.
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OPENING AND CLOSING: FROM OUTSIDE 1Unlocking and convenience opening2 Locking and securing3 Unlocking the tailgateTo unlock1. Press the
button once.

The driver's door is unlocked.

The interior lamps are switched on and
the hazard warning flashers flash twice
*
2. Press the
button twice.

First the driver's door will unlock, then
the entire vehicle.
You can have this function activated/deactivated. minutes, the central
locking system locks the vehicle automati
-
cally. The anti-theft system is not activated.
To deadlock the vehicle, refer to the next
column.<
You can have the vehicle's automatic locking feature activated/deacti
-
vated. button for a longer
period.

In the MINI, the windows and the glass
sunroof are opened.

In the MINI Convertible, the windows and
the folding roof are opened.To open the convertible top on the MINI
Convertible: release the button and press it
again until the convertible top is com
-
pletely open.
Convenience closing is not possible by means of the remote control. -
vertible top activated/deactivated.<
Locking and securingPress button
.
The hazard warning system flashes once.Unlocking the tailgate Press the
button briefly.
The rear and side turn signal indicators
flash twice.The tailgate can be unlocked separately if
the vehicle has been locked via central lock
-
ing.
Open the tailgate within 20
seconds,
refer to page
29, or it will otherwise
be locked again automatically. The rear and
side turn signal indicators flash once.

If the tailgate was previously locked, then it
is locked again after it is closed.

Before and after each journey, make sure
that the tailgate was not opened acciden
-
tally.<
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PARKING LAMPS/LOW BEAMS Switching on the parking lamps Turn to the first position.

The front, rear and side vehicle lighting is
switched on.

Standing lamps on one side, refer to next
column.Switching on the low beamsTurn to the second position.

With the low beams on and with the igni
-
tion switched off, only the parking lamps
will remain on.
'Follow me home' lampsIf you activate the headlamp flasher after
having switched off the engine and the
lights, the low beams will stay lit for a pre
-
set period of time.
You can have this function pro
-
grammed.<
Switching on the standing lamps For parking, you can activate lights on one
side of the vehicle. Observe local laws.In ignition key position
0:
Move the lever to the adequate turn signal
indicator position.
The standing lamps discharge the battery. Avoid using them for longer
periods of time; otherwise, you may not be
able to start the engine.<
'Lights on' warning If the lights have not been switched off and
the ignition key is in position
0, an acoustic
signal sounds for a few seconds when you
open the driver's door to remind you that
the lights have not been switched off.
Daytime driving lamps* If convenient, the light switch can be left in
position
0 or 1.

The low beams switch on automatically in
ignition key position 2 or higher.

The exterior lamps go out when the igni
-
tion is switched off and the light switch is
set to position 0. In position 1, the parking
lamps are automatically switched on.
The dynamic headlamp range con
-
trol for xenon lamps only operates
with the light switch in position
1 or 2.<
You can have the daytime driving lamp function activated/deacti
-
vated.<
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148
A ABS Antilock Brake System
70
indicator lamp
17, 18
Accessories, refer to Your
individual vehicle
6
Activated-charcoal filter
80
Adjusting interior
temperature
76, 79
Air circulation, refer to
Recirculated air mode
76, 79
Air conditioning

air conditioning system
76
automatic climate control
79
Air conditioning system
75
Air distribution

air conditioning system
76
automatic climate control
79
Air outlets, refer to
Ventilation
77, 80
Air pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure
97
Air volume

air conditioning system
76
automatic climate control
79
Airbags
72
safe seating position
41
warning lamp
18
AKI, refer to Fuel quality
94
All Season traction Control
(ASC)
68
indicator lamps
17, 18
All-season tires, refer to Winter
tires
103

Antenna
114

Antifreeze

coolant
110

washer fluid
108

Antilock Brake System (ABS)
70
indicator lamp
17, 18
Anti-theft system
24
Approved axle load, refer to
Weights
143
, 144

Approved engine oils
109

Approved gross vehicle weight,
refer to Weights
143
, 144

ASC All Season traction
Control
68
indicator lamps
17, 18
Ashtray
81
Assistant systems, refer to

All Season traction Control
(ASC)
68
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)
69
AUTO program, refer to
Automatic air distribution
79
Automatic

air distribution
79
air volume
79
cruise control
61
Automatic car washes
113

Automatic climate control
78
Automatic transmission

with Steptronic

indicator lamp
56
interlock
51
selector lever lock
54
shiftlock
54
towing
136

tow-starting
137

Average consumption
67
setting units
67
Average speed
67
setting units
67
Axle loads, refer to
Weights
143
, 144

B Backrests, refer to

Adjusting seats
43
Backup lamp
54
bulb replacement
123

Bar, towing
137

Battery
132

charging
132

disposal
132

indicator lamp
16
jump-starting
134

power failure
132

Battery care
65, 112

Belts, refer to Safety belts
45
Beverage holders
81
Blower

air conditioning system
76
automatic climate control
79
Blower, refer to Air volume
76
Blowers, refer to Draft-free
ventilation
77, 80
Bonnet
105

indicator lamp
17
Bottle holders, refer to
Beverage holders
81
Brake discs

brake system
96
break-in procedures
92
Brake fluid
111

adding
111

level
96
warning lamp
16
Brake lamps, bulb
replacement
123

Brake pads
96
break-in procedures
92
warning lamp
18
Brake system
96
brake fluid
96
brake pads
96
break-in procedures
92
disc brakes
96
warning lamp
17
Brake wear warning

brake pads
96
warning lamp
18

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Brakes
96
ABS
70
brake fluid
111

brake pads
96
break-in procedures
92
handbrake
53
indicator/warning
lamps
16, 17, 18
Breaking in
92
Bulb replacement, refer to
Lamps and bulbs
121

Buttons in multifunction
steering wheel
20
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
56
C California Proposition 65
warning
7
Capacities
145

Car care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle
113

Car keys, refer to Keys
24
Car radio, refer to separate Owner's Manual

Car telephone, refer to separate Owner's Manual

Car vacuum cleaner,
connecting, refer to Cigarette
lighter socket
82
Car wash
113

Car wash, refer to Washing
your vehicle
113

Car-care products
113

Care of plastics
114

Care of synthetic leather
114

Care, vehicle
113

Cargo area cover, refer to
Luggage compartment
cover
85
Cargo area, refer to Luggage
compartment in the MINI
85
Cargo area, refer to Luggage
compartment in the MINI
Convertible
86
Carpet care
115

Cassette operation, refer to

Owner's Manual for Radio

Catalytic converter, refer to

Hot exhaust system
93
CBC Cornering Brake Control
70
CD changer, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio

CD operation, refer to

Owner's Manual for Radio

Central locking system
24
interior
28
Changing bulbs
121

Changing the wiper
blades
120
, 121

Changing tires
127

space-saver spare tire
125

Charge-current indicator
light
16
Child seat, refer to Installing
child-restraint systems
49
Children, transporting
48
Child-restraint mounting
system, LATCH
50
Child-restraint systems
48
Chock, folding

space-saver spare tire
125

Chrome parts, refer to Caring
for your vehicle
114

Chrome-plated parts, care
114

Cigarette lighter
82
Cigarette lighter socket
82
Circulation of air, refer to
Recirculated air mode
76, 79
Cleaning the rear window
60
Cleaning the vehicle, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
113

Clock
63
12-hour/24-hour mode
63
changing the time
63
Closing

from inside
28
from outside
25
Clothes hooks
93
Clutch
51
break-in procedures
92
Cockpit
12
Coding, tires
99
Cold start, refer to

Starting the engine
52
Compact disk operation, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio

Compartments
81
Computer, refer to Onboard
computer
66
Condensed water, refer to Air
conditioning
76, 79
Configuring settings, refer to
Vehicle Memory
47
Consumption, refer to

Average consumption
67
Current fuel consumption
67
Contents
2
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
54
ignition
51
indicator lamp
56
interlock
51
selector lever lock
54
shiftlock
54
towing
136

tow-starting
137

Control elements, refer to
Cockpit
12
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Convenience operation

convertible top
37
from outside
26, 27
glass sunroof, electric
33
windows
31
Convertible top
35
care
115

convenience operation
37
electrical malfunction
37
emergency closing
37
malfunction
37
Coolant
110

indicator lamp
16
level
110

temperature gauge
64
Coolant temperature gauge
64
Cooling system, refer to
Capacities
145

Cooling, refer to Air
conditioning
76, 79
Copyright
2
Cornering Brake Control
(CBC)
70
warning lamp
17
Correct tires
99
Cosmetic mirror, refer to
Illuminated vanity mirror
47
Cruise control
61
buttons in the steering
wheel
20, 21
indicator lamp
19
Cup holders, refer to Beverage
holders
81
Curb weight, refer to
Weights
143
, 144

Current fuel consumption
67
setting units
67
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data
140

D Daily odometer, refer to Trip
odometer
63
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting
58
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit
12
Data

capacities
145

dimensions
141

engine
140

technical
140

weights
143

Date of the Owner's Manual
7
Daytime driving lamps
57
Deep water, refer to Driving
through water
93
Defrost setting, refer to
Defrosting and demisting
windows
80
Defrosting and demisting
windows

automatic climate control
80
Defrosting windows
80
air conditioning system
76
automatic climate control
79
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting and demisting
windows
80
Demisting windows
80
Digital clock
63
Dimensions
141
, 142

Dimming interior rearview
mirror
47
Dipstick, engine oil
108

Directional turn signal,

refer to Turn signal
indicators
58
Disc brakes
96
Displacement, refer to Engine
data
140

Display elements
13
with navigation system or
Cockpit Chrono Pack
14
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting
58
Disposal

engine oil
109

vehicle battery
132

Distance covered, refer to
Odometer
63
Distance warning, refer to Park
Distance Control (PDC)
74
Door keys
24
Door lock
27
Doors, locking and unlocking

acknowledgment
signals
26, 27
from inside
28
from outside
26
DOT quality grades
99
Draft-free ventilation
77, 80
Drink holders, refer to Beverage
holders
81
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/Low beams
57
Driving notes
93
Driving stability control
systems
68, 69
Dry air, refer to Air
conditioning
76, 79
Drying air,

refer to Air
conditioning
76, 79
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control
69
indicator lamp
17
Dynamic Stability

Control (DSC)
69
indicator lamp
17
E Easy entry to the rear
44
EBD Electronic Brake Force
Distribution
70
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151
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Electric glass sunroof
33
Electric power windows
31
initializing
32
Electrical malfunction

Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
56
convertible top
37
door lock
27
driver's door
27
fuel filler door
95
glass sunroof, electric
34
tailgate
30
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD)
70
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP), refer to

Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)
69
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation

convertible top
37
driver's door
27
fuel filler door
95
glass sunroof, electric
34
tailgate
30
transmission lock for
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
54
Engine

break-in procedures
92
data
140

electronics
18
indicator lamp
18
speed
65
starting
51
switching off
52
Engine compartment

MINI COOPER and MINI
COOPER Convertible
106

MINI COOPER S and MINI
COOPER S Convertible
107

Engine coolant
110

Engine data
140

Engine oil
108

capacity
145

indicator/warning lamp
16
recommended oils
109

specified oil grades
109

viscosities
109

Engine oil level
108

indicator/warning lamp
16
Engine oil level, checking
108

Engine oil pressure, indicator/
warning lamp
16
Engine output, refer to Engine
data
140

Entry to the rear
44
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC)
69
Exhaust system, refer to

Hot exhaust system
93
Exterior mirrors
46
folding in and out
46
Eyelet, for towing and tow-
starting
136

F Failure of an electrical
consumer
132

Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts
45
Filling canister, refer to MINI
Mobility System
130

Filling hose, refer to MINI
Mobility System
130

Filter, refer to

Microfilter
77
Microfilter/Activated-
charcoal filter
80
Flat tire

Flat Tire Monitor
71, 72
MINI Mobility System
129

Run Flat tires
101

space-saver spare tire
125

Flat Tire Monitor
71
indicator lamp
17
Flat tire, refer to Changing
tires
127

Flat tire, refer to Tires,
condition
100

Floor mats
115

Fog lamps
58
indicator lamp
58
Foldable rear backrest
85, 86
Folding roof
35
'Follow me home' lamps
57
Foot brake, refer to General
driving notes
93
Front airbags
72
Front turn signal indicators,
bulb replacement
122

Fuel
94
average consumption
67
gauge
63, 64
quality
94
tank capacity
145

Fuel filler door
94
unlocking in the event of
electrical malfunction
95
Fuel tank capacity
145

Fuses
133

G Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control
83
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