
Indicator and warning lamps
124
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 brakeAlways depress the brake to engage a 
gear.
>Automatic selector lever locked Overriding the selector lever lock, 
page39
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 orOverriding the selector lever lock, 
page39
>brake signal malfunctioning: gear 
can be engaged without depress-
ing the brakeTo 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 
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Selector lever position P not engaged. 
Ignition cannot be switched offEngage selector lever position P when 
you wish to switch off the ignition, 
page35.
Lights up in red:
Electric steering wheel lock malfunc-
tioningThe engine can no longer be started. If 
applicable, do not switch off the 
engine. Contact your MINI Dealer.
Lights up in yellow:
Electric steering wheel lock engaged Move the steering wheel before start-
ing the engine.
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 
failedHave the lamps checked as soon as 
possible.
High-beam headlamp failed Have the high-beam headlamps 
checked.
Headlamp beam throw adjustment 
system failedHave the headlamp beam throw 
adjustment system checked.
Coolant level too low Add coolant immediately, page96.
Engine oil pressure too low Stop immediately and switch off the 
engine. You cannot continue your 
journey. Contact your MINI Dealer.
12Cause What to do 

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134
From A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake System54
Accessories, refer to Your 
individual vehicle5
Activated-charcoal filter for 
automatic climate control68
Additives
– coolant96
– engine oil96
Adjusting temperature inside 
the car, refer to Air 
conditioner65
Adjusting temperature inside 
the car, refer to Automatic 
climate control66
Airbags57
– sitting safely28
– warning lamp58
Air conditioner64
Air conditioning mode
– air conditioner65
– automatic climate control66
– ventilation68
Air distribution
– automatic67
– individual65
– manual65
Air flow rate65,66
– air conditioning system65
– automatic climate control66
– heating, ventilation65
Airing, refer to Ventilation68
Air outlets, refer to Air vents64
Air pressure, checking, refer to 
Tire inflation pressure86
Air recirculation, refer to 
Recirculated-air 
mode65,67
Air supply
– air conditioner65
– automatic climate control66
– ventilation68Air vents64
AKI, refer to Fuel 
specifications85
Alarm system, preparation 
package24
Alarm system preparation 
package24
All-season tires, refer to Winter 
tires93
All-Season Traction Control 
ASC54
Ambient air, refer to 
Recirculated-air 
mode65,67
Âmbient lighting63
Antenna, care100
Antifreeze
– coolant96
– washer fluid
42
Anti-theft system19
Approved axle loads, refer to 
Weights132
Approved engine oils96
Approved gross vehicle 
weight, refer to Weights132
Armrest, refer to Center 
armrest71
Arrival time
– computer46
ASC All-Season Traction 
Control54
Ashtray72
Assistant systems, refer to
– All-Season Traction Control 
ASC54
– Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC54
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control67
Audio device, external71Automatic
– air distribution67
– air flow rate67
– cruise control42
– headlamp control59
Automatic climate control64
– automatic air distribution67
Automatic recirculated-air 
control AUC67
Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic37
– interlock37
– overriding selector lever 
lock39
– shiftlock38
– sport program38
AUTO program for automatic 
climate control67
AUX-In, refer to External audio 
device71
Average fuel consumption45
– setting the units47
Average speed46
Axle loads, refer to 
Weights132
B
Background lighting, refer to 
Ambient lighting63
Backrests, refer to Seats28
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb105
Backup lamps, refer to Tail 
lamps105
Band-aids, refer to First aid 
pouch112
Bar, refer to Tow-starting, 
towing away114 

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Battery111
– charging111
– disposal26,111
– jump starting112
– temporary power failure111
Battery renewal
– remote control26
Being towed114
Belts, refer to Safety belts30
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety 
belts30
Beverage holders, refer to Cup 
holders72
Blower, refer to Air flow 
rate65,66
Bonnet94
Bottle holders, refer to Cup 
holders72
Brake fluid, refer to Service 
requirements49
Brake lamps
– replacing bulb105
Brake pads, breaking in76
Brake rotors77
– brakes76
– breaking in76
Brakes
– ABS54
– breaking in76
– MINI Maintenance System98
– parking brake37
– service requirements49
Brakes, refer to Braking 
safely77
Brake system76
– breaking in76
– disc brakes77
– MINI Maintenance System98
Breakdown service, refer to 
Roadside Assistance112
Breaking in the clutch76
Break-in period76
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps 
and bulbs102
Button for starting the 
engine35
Buttons on the steering 
wheel11C
California Proposition 65 
warning6
Can holders, refer to Cup 
holders72
Capacities133
Car battery, refer to Vehicle 
battery111
Car care100
Car-care products, refer to 
Suitable car-care 
products100
Care100
Cargo, securing80
Cargo area78
– capacity132
– convenient access24
– cover78
– lamp62
– lid, refer to Tailgate23
– opening from outside23
Cargo area, expanding78
Cargo loading
– securing cargo80
– stowing cargo79
– vehicle78
Car jack
– jacking points110
Car key, refer to Key/remote 
control18
Carpets, care101
Car phone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest71
– refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
Car wash78
Car wash, refer to Care100
Catalytic converter, refer to 
Hot exhaust system76
CBS Condition Based 
Service98
CDs/DVDs, care101
Cell phones, use inside the car, 
refer to Mobile phone in the 
vehicle76
Center armrest71
Center brake lamp106Center console, refer to 
Around the center 
console14
Central locking system19
– convenient access24
– from inside22
– from outside19
Changing bulbs102
Changing wheels108
Chassis number, refer to 
Engine compartment95
Check Control51
Child's seats33
Child-restraint fixing system 
LATCH34
Child-restraint systems33
Chock, folding
– space-saver spare tire108
Chrome parts, care100
Chrome parts, refer to 
Care100
Cigarette lighter72
Cleaning headlamps41
– washer fluid42
Clock44
– 12h/24h mode47
– setting time50
Closing
– from inside22
– from outside19
Clothes hooks72
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the 
engine36
Comfort access, refer to 
Convenient access24
Comfort area, refer to Around 
the center console14
Compartment for remote 
control, refer to Ignition 
lock35
Computer45
Condensation, refer to When 
the vehicle is parked77
Configuring settings, refer to 
Personal Profile18
Confirmation signals for 
vehicle locking/unlocking20 

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136
Connecting vacuum cleaner, 
refer to Connecting electrical 
appliances72
Consumption, refer to Average 
fuel consumption45
Consumption display
– average fuel consumption45
Control Display
– settings46
Controls and displays10
Convenience start, refer to 
Starting the engine36
Convenient access24
– replacing the battery25
– what to observe before 
entering a car wash25
Convenient operation
– windows20
Coolant96
– checking level96
– filling96
Coolant temperature44
Cooling, maximum67
Cooling fluid, refer to 
Coolant96
Cruising range45
Cup holders72
Curb weight, refer to 
Weights132
Current fuel consumption46
D
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit10
Dashboard instruments, refer 
to Displays12
Dashboard lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting62
Data130
– capacities133
– dimensions131
– engine130
– weights132
Date
– setting51
Daytime running lamps60
Deactivating front passenger 
airbags57Deadlocking, refer to 
Locking20
Defect
– door lock21
– fuel filler door84
Defogging windows66,67
Defrosting windows66,67
Defrosting windows and 
removing condensation
– air conditioner66
– automatic climate control67
Defrost position, refer to 
Defrosting windows66,67
Differential, breaking in76
Digital clock44
Dimensions131
Dipstick, engine oil95
Directional indicators, refer to 
Turn signals39
Displacement, refer to Engine 
data130
Display lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting62
Displays12
– instrument combination12
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– of coolant96
– remote control battery26
– vehicle battery111
Distance remaining to service, 
refer to Service 
requirements49
Distance warning, refer to PDC 
Park Distance Control53
Door key, refer to Integrated 
key/remote control18
Door lock21
Door lock, confirmation 
signals20
Doors, manual operation21
DOT Quality Grades90
Drinks holders, refer to Cup 
holders72
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill 
Start Assist55
Driving dynamics control, refer 
to Sport button39Driving lamps, refer to Parking 
lamps/low beams59
Driving notes76
Driving off on inclines, refer to 
Hill Start Assist55
Driving stability control 
systems53
Driving through water77
Driving tips, refer to Driving 
notes76
Dry air, refer to Cooling 
function68
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control54
E
Electrical malfunction
– door lock21
– fuel filler door84
Electronic brake-force 
distribution54
Emergency operation, refer to 
Manual operation
– door lock21
– fuel filler door84
– transmission lock, automatic 
transmission39
Emergency services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance112
Engine
– breaking in76
– data130
– overheated, refer to Coolant 
temperature44
– speed130
– starting36
– starting, convenient 
access24
– switching off36
Engine compartment95
Engine coolant, refer to 
Coolant96 

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Engine oil
– adding96
– additives, refer to Approved 
engine oils96
– approved engine oils96
– capacity96
– checking level95
– dipstick95
– intervals between changes, 
refer to Service 
requirements49
– MINI Maintenance System98
Engine oil level, checking95
Engine output, refer to Engine 
data130
Engine starting, refer to 
Starting the engine36
Error messages, refer to Check 
Control51
ESP Electronic Stability 
Program, refer to DSC 
Dynamic Stability Control54
Event data recorders99
Exhaust system, refer to Hot 
exhaust system76
Exterior mirrors31
– adjusting31
– automatic heating31
– folding in and out31
External audio device71
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing 
away113
– for tying down loads80
F
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control51
Failure of an electrical 
consumer111
Fastening safety belts, refer to 
Safety belts30
Fasten safety belts reminder, 
refer to Seat belt 
reminder31Filter
– microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control68
– microfilter for air 
conditioner66
Fine wood, care101
First aid pouch112
Fixture for remote control, 
refer to Ignition lock35
Flash when locking/
unlocking20
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor56
– indicator/warning lamp56
– Run-Flat Tires56,92
Flat Tire Monitor FTM55
– indicating a flat tire56
– initializing the system55
– malfunction56
– snow chains55
– system limits55
Flat tires, refer to Tire 
condition91
Floor mats, care101
Fog lamps
– replacing bulb104,106
Folding rear seat backrest78
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely77
Footwell lamps62
For your own safety5
Front airbags57
Front fog lamps62
– indicator lamp116
– replacing bulb104
Front seat adjustment28
Frost on windows, refer to 
Defrosting windows66,67
FTM, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor55
Fuel85
– gauge45
– high-quality brands85
– quality85
– specifications85
– tank capacity133
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel 
gauge45Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge45
Fuel filler door84
– releasing in the event of 
electrical malfunction84
Fuses111
G
Garage door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control69
Gasoline
– refer to Average 
consumption45
Gasoline, refer to Required 
fuel85
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel 
gauge45
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic37
Gear shifting
– automatic transmission37
– manual transmission37
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic37
– manual transmission37
General driving notes76
Glass sunroof, electric26
– convenient operation20,21
– opening, closing26
– raising26
– remote control20
Glove compartment70
Grills, refer to Air vents64
Gross vehicle weight, refer to 
Weights132
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulb103
Handbrake, refer to Parking 
brake37
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
Head airbags57 

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Headlamp control, 
automatic59
Headlamp flasher39
– indicator lamp11,116
Headlamps
– replacing bulb103
Headlamps, care100
Head restraints30
– sitting safely28
Heated
– mirrors31
– rear window65,67
– seats30
Heating64
– mirrors31
– rear window65,67
– seats30
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing 
cargo80
Height, refer to 
Dimensions131
Height adjustment
– seats29
– steering wheel32
High beams61
– headlamp flasher61
– indicator lamp116
– replacing bulb103
High water, refer to Driving 
through water77
Hills77
Hill Start Assist55
Holders for cups72
Homepage4
Horn10
Hot exhaust system76
Hydroplaning77
I
Ice warning44
Icy roads, refer to Outside 
temperature warning44
Ignition35
– switched off35
– switched on35
Ignition key, refer to 
Integrated key/remote 
control18Ignition key position 1, refer to 
Radio readiness35
Ignition key position 2, refer to 
Ignition on35
Ignition lock35
Indicator and warning 
lamps13,116
Individual air distribution65
Individual settings, refer to 
Personal Profile18
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM55
– glass sunroof, electric27
Instrument cluster, refer to 
Displays12
Instrument lighting62
Instrument panel, refer to 
Cockpit10
Instrument panel, refer to 
Displays12
Integrated key18
Integrated universal remote 
control operation69
Interior lamps62
– remote control21
Interior rearview mirror32
– automatic dimming 
feature32
Interlock37
Intermittent mode of the 
wipers41
Internet page4
J
Jacking points110
Jets, refer to Window washer 
nozzles41
Jumpering, refer to Jump 
starting112
Jump starting112
K
Key, refer to Key/remote 
control18
Keyless go, refer to Convenient 
access24Keyless opening and closing, 
refer to Convenient 
access24
Key Memory, refer to Personal 
Profile18
Kick-down38
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic38
Knock control85
L
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
Low beams59
Lamps and bulbs, replacing 
bulbs102
Lashing eyes, refer to Securing 
cargo80
LATCH child-restraint fixing 
system34
LEDs light-emitting diodes103
Length, refer to 
Dimensions131
License plate lamp
– replacing bulb106
Light-alloy wheels, care100
Light-emitting diodes 
LEDs103
Lighter72
– socket72
Lighting
– lamps and bulbs102
– of the instruments62
– of vehicle, refer to Lamps59
Light switch59
Limit126
Load securing equipment, 
refer to Securing cargo80
Lock buttons of doors, refer to 
Locking22
Locking
– adjusting confirmation 
signal20
– from inside22
– from outside20
– without remote control, refer 
to Convenient access24 

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Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals20
– from inside22
– from outside19
Low beams59
– automatic59
– replacing bulb103
Lower back support, refer to 
Lumbar support29
Luggage compartment, refer 
to Cargo area23
Luggage compartment lid, 
refer to Tailgate23
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack80
Lumbar support29
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter 
tires93
Maintenance, refer to Service 
Booklet
Maintenance system98
Malfunction warnings, refer to 
Check Control51
Manual air distribution65
Manual mode
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic38
Manual operation
– door lock21
– fuel filler door84
– tailgate23
– transmission lock, automatic 
transmission39
Manual transmission37
Master key, refer to Integrated 
key/remote control18
Maximum cooling67
Maximum speed
– with winter tires93
Medical assistance, refer to 
First aid pouch112
Microfilter
– for air conditioner66
– for automatic climate 
control68
– MINI Maintenance System98Microfilter/activated-charcoal 
filter
– MINI Maintenance System98
Microphone for telephone14
MINI Internet page4
MINI Maintenance System98
Mirror dimming feature32
Mirrors31
– exterior mirrors31
– heating31
– interior rearview mirror32
Mobile phone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest71
– refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
Mobile phone, installation 
location, refer to Center 
armrest71
Mobile phone, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual
Mobile phones in the 
vehicle76
Mobility System106
Modifications, technical, refer 
to For your own safety5
Monitoring system for tire 
pressures, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor55
Multifunctional steering 
wheel, refer to Buttons on 
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher39
– refer to Wiper system40
N
Neck support, refer to Head 
restraints30
Nets, refer to Storage 
compartments71
New tires92
Number of cylinders, refer to 
Engine data130
Nylon rope, refer to Tow 
rope114
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket for 
Onboard Diagnosis98
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel 
specifications85
Odometer44
Oil, refer to Engine oil95
Oil consumption95
Oil level95
Old batteries, refer to 
Disposal111
Onboard tool kit102
Opening and closing
– convenient access24
– from inside22
– from outside19
– using the door lock21
– via the remote control19
Opening and unlocking
– from inside22
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation68
Outlets, refer to Air vents64
Output, refer to Engine 
data130
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control67
Outside temperature 
display44
– changing the unit of 
measure47
– on computer47
Overheated engine, refer to 
Coolant temperature44
P
Paintwork, care100
Parking
– vehicle36
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park 
Distance Control53
Parking brake37
Parking lamps, replacing 
bulb104
Parking lamps/low beams59
Parts and accessories, refer to 
Your individual vehicle5