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1>Parking lamps/Low beams60
>Turn signal indicators61
>Standing lamps60
>High beams61
>Headlamp flasher61
>Onboard computer702 Washer/wiper system63
3 Instrument lighting62
4 Outside mirror adjustment48
5 Hazard warning flashers6 Bonnet release114
7 Adjusting steering wheel47
8Horn
9 Socket for Onboard Diagnostics
OBD122COCKPIT
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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.
Green: for your information
Turn signal indicator
Flashes when turn signal indicator
is on.
Rapid flashing: at least one turn signal indi-
cator has failed.
More information on page61.
Cruise control
Comes on while the system is
switched on: operation via the
multifunction steering wheel or the sports
steering wheel with multifunction buttons.
More information on page65.
Blue: for your information
High beams
Comes on when the high beams
are on or the headlamp flasher is
actuated.
More information on page61.
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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATIONCONTROLS DATA INDEX
PARKING LAMPS/LOW BEAMS TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR/HEADLAMP FLASHERperiods 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 running lamps*If convenient, the light switch can be left in
position 2.
When the ignition is switched off, the
external lights go out.
You can have this function activated/
deactivated.<
1 Turn signal indicators
2 High beams/Headlamp flasherTo signal brieflyGently push the lever up to the point of
resistance and hold it there, if necessary.
The indicator lamp flashes and the
relay clicks faster than normal: flash-
ing bulb has failed.<
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LAMPS AND BULBS1 Low beamsH7 bulb, 55 watts2High 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.<
For checking and adjusting headlamp
aim, please contact your MINI
Dealer.
net.
1. Gently pull the retaining wire of the
headlamp cover and guide it outwards
2. Fold down the headlamp cover
3. Disconnect the cable connector from the
bulb socket and pull out the bulb
4. 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 bonnet
2. 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 left
4. Remove and replace the bulb.Parking lamps and standing lamps5watt 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
out
2. Remove and replace the bulb.
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EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
160
Flat tire
Flat Tire Monitor74,75
MINI Mobility System137
Run-Flat Tires75
space-saver spare tire133
Flat Tire Monitor74
indicator lamp17
issuing a flat tire warning75
malfunction75
Flat tire, refer to Changing
tires135
Flat tire, refer to Tire
condition109
Floor coverings, carpets124
Floor mats124
Fog lamps62
indicator lamp62
Foldable rear backrest90,91
Folding roof, refer to
Convertible top with
integrated sliding sunroof35
Foot braking, refer to General
driving notes99
Fresh air nozzles,
refer to Draft-free
ventilation81
Front airbags76
Front turn signal indicators,
bulb replacement130 Fuel101
average consumption71
gauge67,68
quality101
tank capacity153
Fuel filler door101
unlocking in the event of
electrical
malfunction102,103
Fuses141
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control88
Gas cap101
Gas, refer to Average
consumption71
Gas, refer to Fuel quality101
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel
gauge67,68
Gasoline, refer to Fuel
quality101
Gear indicator, for automatic
transmission with
Steptronic57
Gear shifts, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic56 Gearshift lever
automatic transmission with
Steptronic56
manual transmission55
General driving notes98
Glass sunroof, electric33
convenience operation27
opening and closing in the
event of an electrical
malfunction34
remote control26
Glove compartment85
Gross weight, refer to
Weights151,152
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake54
Hazard warning flashers12
Head airbags76
Head restraints44
Headlamp flasher61
indicator lamp19
Headlamp washer reservoir64
capacity, refer to
Capacities153
Headlamp washer system
cleaning headlamps64
washer fluid64 Headlamps
bulb replacement130
care123
Heated rear window
air conditioning system80
automatic climate control83
Heating79
exterior mirrors48
mirrors48
rear window80,83
seats47
windshield80,83
Heavy load, refer to Loading94
Height adjustment
seats43
steering wheel47
Height, refer to
Dimensions149,150
High beams61
bulb replacement130
headlamp flasher61
indicator lamp19
High Performance Synthetic
Oil, refer to Engine oil118
recommended oils118
specified oils118
Holders for beverages86
Horn12
Hot exhaust system100
Hydraulic brake120
Hydroplaning99