2005 MINI COOPER high beam

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Parking lamps/Low beams
57
>Turn signal indicators
58
>Standing lamps
57
>High beams
58
>Headlamp flasher
58
>Onboard computer
66
2Washer/wiper system
59
3 Instrument lighting
58
4 Outside mirror adjustment
46
5 Hazard warning flashers
6 Bonnet release
105
7Horn
20
8 Adjusting steering wheel
46
9OBD interface socket
113
COCKPIT
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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
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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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATIONCONTROLS DATA INDEX
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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SIGNAL/HEADLAMP FLASHER
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
FOG LAMPS
1Turn signal indicators 2 High beams/Headlamp flasher To signal brieflyGently push the lever up to the point of
resistance and hold it there, if necessary.
The lever returns to its center position once
it is released.
The indicator lamp flashes and the relay clicks faster than normal: a turn
signal indicator has failed.<
To control the instrument lighting, press the button.To increase the illumination intensityKeep the button pressed until the desired
brightness is reached.To decrease the illumination intensityPress the button briefly.

With each brief pressing of the button, the
illumination intensity is reduced in steps.
When the parking lamps/low beams are switched on:

Briefly press the switch upwards or down
-
wards.Briefly press once again to switch off.Fog lamps*
The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on. The green
indicator lamp lights up.

The fog lamps are switched on.Rear fog lamp*
The low beams must be switched on. The yellow indicator lamp
lights up. The rear fog lamp is
switched on.

Observe all legal regulations concerning
the use of fog lamps.
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LAMPS AND BULBS1 Low beams
H7 bulb, 55
watts
2 High beams
H7 bulb, 55
watts
The H7 bulb is pressurized. Therefore, wear safety glasses and protective
gloves. If the lamp is damaged there is a
risk of injury.<
Replacing bulbs The headlamps are integrated into the
engine compartment.1. Gently pull the retaining wire of the
headlamp cover and guide it outwards2. Fold down the headlamp cover
3. Disconnect the cable connector from the
bulb socket and pull out the bulb4. Place the bulb holder on the lower edge
of the mounting and press it in until it
engages in the bulb socket 5. Reconnect the cable connector and
install the headlamp cover again.Xenon lamps* The service life of these bulbs is very long
and the probability of a failure is very low,
provided that they are not switched on and
off an unusual number of times. If one of
these bulbs should nevertheless fail, it is
possible to continue driving with great cau
-
tion using the fog lamps, provided traffic
laws in your area do not prohibit this.
Have any work on the xenon lamp system, including bulb replacement,
carried out only by a MINI Dealer or a work
-
shop that has specially trained personnel
working in accordance with the specifica
-
tions of the MINI manufacturer. Due to
high voltage, there is a risk of fatal injury if
work on the xenon lamps is carried out
improperly.<
Turn signal indicators, front 21 watt bulb
1. Open the bonnet2. Reach into the opening for the turn sig
-
nal indicators from above
3. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb holder
while turning it to the left4. Remove and replace the bulb.Parking lamps and standing lamps 5 watt bulb The parking lamps and standing lamps are
integrated in the lamp housing of the turn
signal indicator.1. Turn the bulb holder to the left and pull
out2. Remove and replace the bulb.
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EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
152
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel
gauge
63, 64
Gasoline, refer to Fuel
quality
94
Gear indicator, with
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
56
Gearshift lever

Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
54
manual transmission
53
Gearshifts, with Continuously
Variable automatic
Transmission (CVT)
54
General driving notes
93
Glass sunroof, electric
33
convenience operation
27
opening and closing in the
event of an electrical
malfunction
34
remote control
26
Glove compartment
81
Gross weight, refer to
Weights
143
, 144

H Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake
53
Hazard warning flashers
12
Head airbags
72
Head restraints
43
Headlamp flasher
58
indicator lamp
19
Headlamp range control,
dynamic, xenon lamps
57
Headlamp washer
reservoir
108

capacity, refer to
Capacities
145

Headlamp washer system

cleaning headlamps
60
washer fluid
108

Headlamps

bulb replacement
122

care
114

Heated mirrors
46
Heated rear window

air conditioning system
76
automatic climate control
79
Heating
75
exterior mirrors
46
rear window
76, 79
seats
46
windshield
76, 79
Heavy load, refer to Loading
88
Height adjustment

seats
42
steering wheel
46
Height, refer to
Dimensions
141
, 142

High beams
58
bulb replacement
122

headlamp flasher
58
indicator lamp
19
High Performance Synthetic
Oil, refer to Engine oil
109

alternative oils
109

capacity
145

recommended oils
109

specified oils
109

Holders for beverages
81
Horn
12
Hot exhaust system
93
Hydraulic brake
96
Hydroplaning
93
I Ice warning
66
Ignition
51
Ignition key
24
Ignition lock
51
Illuminated vanity mirror
47
Imitation leather
114

Imprint
2
Index
148

Indicator and warning lamps,
overview
16
Indicator/warning lamp

Airbags
73
ASC
68
brakes
111

coolant temperature
64
DSC
69
fasten safety belts
45
Flat Tire Monitor
72
fog lamps
58
reserve fuel capacity
63, 64
Individual air distribution
80
Individual settings, refer to
Vehicle Memory
47
Inflation pressure monitor,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor
71
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure
97
Inspection
65
Instrument cluster, refer to
Display elements
13
Instrument lighting
58
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit
12
Integrated universal remote
control
83
Interior lamp, remote
control
26
Interior lamps
59
Interior rearview mirror
47
automatic dimming
47
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