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Indicator and warning lampsMobility
165
Indicator lamp1 flashes:
Engine malfunction under high load.
High engine load will result in dam-
age to the catalytic converter You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the vehicle
checked without delay.
Indicator lamp 1 comes on:
Engine malfunction with adverse
effect on exhaust emissions You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the car checked as
soon as possible.
Lights up in red:
Engine overheating Carefully bring the car to a stop,
switch off the engine and allow it to
cool down. Do not open the hood;
otherwise, there is a risk of injury from
scalding. Contact your MINI dealer.
Lights up in yellow:
Engine too hot Continue driving at more moderate speed so that the engine can cool
down. Have the engine checked with-
out delay if the situation reoccurs.
Lights up in red:
Battery is no longer being charged.
Alternator malfunction Switch off all unne
cessary electrical
consumers. Have the battery checked
without delay.
Lights up in yellow:
Battery charge level very low, battery
aged or not securely connected Have the battery checked as soon as
possible.
Indication in US models
Parking brake applied
12Cause What to do

ReferenceEverything from A to Z
184
Flat Tire Monitor FTM62
– indicating a flat tire 63
– initializing the system 63
– snow chains 63
– system limits 63
Flat tires, refer to Tire condition 135
Floor mats, care 146
Floor plate, refer to Flat load floor 94
Fog lamps
– replacing bulb 150
Folding rear seat backrest 92
Footbrake, refer to Braking safely 91
Footwell lamps 75
For your own safety 5
Four-wheel drive, refer to ALL4 62
Front airbags 68
Front fog lamps 74
– indicator lamp 162
– replacing bulb 150
Front seat adjustment 33
Frost on windows, refer to
Defrosting windows 78,80
FTM, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 62
Fuel 129
– gauge 51
– high-quality brands 129
– quality 129
– specifications 129
– tank capacity 179
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel gauge 51
Fuel consumption display
– average fuel consumption 52
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge 51
Fuel filler flap 128
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction 128
Fuses 156G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control 81
Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel
consumption 52
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel gauge 51
Gasoline, refer to Required fuel 129
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 44
Gear shifting
– automatic transmission 44
– manual transmission 43
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 44
– manual transmission 43
General driving notes 90
Glass roof, electric 29
– convenient operation 22,24
– opening, closing 30
– remote control 22
– tilting 29
Glove compartment 83
Grills, refer to Air vents 76
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 178
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulb 149
Handbrake, refe r to Parking
brake 43
Hands-free system 14,122
Hazard warning flashers 14
HD Radio 105
Head airbags 68
Head Light, refer to Adaptive Light Control 73
Head restraints 34
– sitting safely 32 Headlamp control,
automatic 71
Headlamp flasher 46
– indicator lamp 11,162
Headlamp glass lens 149
Headlamps
– replacing bulb 149
Headlamps, care 145
Heated
– mirrors 36
– rear window 77,79
– seats 35
Heating 76
– mirrors 36
– rear window 77,79
– seats 35
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing cargo 96
Height adjustment
– seats 33
– steering wheel 37
Height, refer to
Dimensions 177
High beams 74
– headlamp flasher 74
– indicator lamp 162
– replacing bulb 149
High water, refer to Driving
through water 91
Hill Assist 62
Hills 91
Holders for cups 85
Homepage 4
Hood 138
Horn 10
Hot exhaust system 90
Hydroplaning 91
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio 105
Ice warning, refer to External
temperature warning 52
Ignition 41
– switched off 42
– switched on 41

Everything from A to ZReference
187
P
Paintwork, care145
Park Distance Control PDC 59
Parking
– vehicle 42
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC 59
Parking brake 43
Parking lamps, replacing
bulb 150
Parking lamps/low beams 71
Parts and accessories, refer to
Your individual vehicle 4
Pathway lighting 71
PDC
– volume 102
Personal Profile 20
Phone numbers
– dialing 120
Pinch protection system
– windows 31
Plastic parts, care 146
Playing a track scan
– CD 107
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter for air conditioner 78
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control 80
Power failure 156
Power window
– safety switch 31
Power windows 30
Power windows, refer to Windows 30
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 64
Pressure monitoring, tires 62
– Flat Tire Monitor 62
Pressure, tires 130 Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– windows 31
PTY 104
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor 62
R
Radio
– HD Radio105
Radio key, refer to Integrated key/remote control 20
Radio MINI Boost CD
– playing stations 104
– recalling stations 104
– satellite radio 105
– station search 103
– storing stations 104
– switching on/off 102
– tone control 103
– volume 102
Radio position, refer to Radio readiness 41
Radio readiness 41
– switched off 42
– switched on 41
Rain sensor 47
Range, refer to Cruising range 52
RDS 104
Reading lamps 75
Rear fog lamp
– indicator lamp 162
Rear lamps
– bulb replacement 151
Rear lamps, refer to Tail lamps 151
Rear seat backrest, folding 92
Rear seats
– adjusting 34
– folding down the
backrests 92
Rear window
– windshield wiper 48
Rear window defroster 77,79 Rear window safety switch
31
Rear-mounted luggage rack 97
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors 36
Reception
– quality 104
– radio station 103
Recirculated-air mode 77,79
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode 77,79
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest 33
Refueling 128
Releasing
– hood 138
Remote control 20
– battery renewal 29
– Comfort Access 27
– garage door opener 81
– liftgate 23
– malfunct
ions23,29
– service data 142
Replacement remote
control 20
Replacing bulbs, refer to Lamps and bulbs 148
Replacing tires, refer to New wheels and tires 136
Reporting safety defects 6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 51
Reservoir for washer systems 49
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings 103
Restraint systems
– for children 38
– refer to Safety belts 35
Reverse
– CD 107
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 44
– manual transmission 43