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Indicator and warning
lamps
The concept
Indicator and warning lamps can light up in var-
ious combinations and colors in indicator area1
or 2.
Some lamps will be tested for proper functioning
when the engine is started or the ignition is
switched on and will therefore light up briefly.
Explanatory text messages
Text messages at the uppe r edge of the Control
Display explain the mean ing of the displayed
indicator and warning lamps. You can call up more information, e.g. on the
cause of a malfunction and on how to respond,
via Check Control, page
63.
In urgent cases, this information will be shown
as soon as the corresponding lamp lights up.
Indicator lamps without text messages
The following indicator lamps in display area 1
indicate certain functions:
High beams/headlamp flasher 83
Front fog lamps 83
Rear fog lamp 83
Lamp flashes:
DSC or DTC is regulating the drive
forces in order to maintain driving
stability 69
Parking brake applied 49
Engine malfunction with adverse effect
on exhaust emissions 212
Cruise control 55
Turn signals 52
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5Switches in the center console
6 USB audio interface 146
7 Buttons on the center console 8
Changing to a differen t menu on the Control
Display
9 MINI joystick 16
Move in four directions, turn or press
10 Accessing the main me nu on the Control
Display 17
Around the headliner
1Microphone for voice activation system and
for telephone in hands-free mode
2 Indicator/warning lamp for front passenger
airbags 79
3 Switch panel
Air distribution to the footwell
Automatic air distribution and flow
rate
Maximum cooling
Cooling function
Defrosting windows
Rear window defroster
Windshield heating
Air flow rate
Seat heating
41
Power windows 36
Rear fog lamp 83
Front fog lamps 83
Central locking system, inside 30
Sport button 71
Driving stability control systems
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 69
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 70
Reading lamps84
Color of ambient lighting 84
Glass roof, electric 35
Interior lamps 84
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Lamps
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or count ry version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.
Parking lamps/low beams
0 Lamps off / daytime running lights
1 Parking lamps and daytime running lights
2 Low-beam headlamps and welcome lamps
3 Automatic headlamp control, daytime run-
ning lights, welcome lamps, and Adaptive
Light Control
When you open the driver's door with the igni-
tion switched off, the exterior lighting is auto-
matically switched off if the light switch is in
position 0, 2 or 3.
Switch on the parking lamps if necessary, switch
position 1.
Parking lamps
Turn the light switch to position 1.
The front, rear and side vehicle lighting is
switched on.
Activation of lights on one side of the vehicle for
parking, page 83. The parking lamps will discharge the bat-
tery. Therefore, do not leave them on for
unduly long periods of time; otherwise, the bat-
tery might not have enough power to start the
engine. <
Low beams
Turn the light switch to position 2.
The low beams come on when the ignition is on.
Automatic headlamp control
When the switch is in position 3, the low beams
are switched on and of f automatically depend-
ing on ambient light condit ions, e.g. in a tunnel,
in twilight, or if there is precipitation. Adaptive
Light Control is active.
The headlamps may also come on when the sun
is sitting low on a blue sky.
When driving into tunnels with bright overhead
lights, there may be a delay before the head-
lamps come on.
The low beams remain switched on indepen-
dent of the ambient lighting conditions when
you switch on the fog lamps.
If the daytime running lights are activated,
page 82, the low beams are al ways switched on
with the light switch in position 3 and the igni-
tion on. The exterior lamps are automatically
switched off after the vehicle is parked.
The automatic headlamp control cannot
serve as a substitute for your personal
judgment in determin ing when the lamps
should be switched on in response to ambient
lighting conditions. For example, the system
cannot detect fog or hazy weather. To avoid
safety risks, you should respond to these kinds
of low-visibility situations by switching the head-
lamps on manually. <
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In reverse, the Adaptive Light Control is not acti-
vated.
Malfunction
A message is displayed.
The Adaptive Light Control is malfunctioning or
failed. Have the system checked as soon as pos-
sible.
High beams/roadside
parking lamps
1 Turn signals/roadside parking lamps
2 Switching on high beams
3 Switching off high be ams/headlamp flasher
Roadside parking lamps, left or right
The vehicle can be illumi nated on one side for
parking. Comply with local regulations when
doing so.
Switching on
After parking the vehicle, press the lever up or
down, arrow 1 .
The roadside parking lamps drain the bat-
tery. Therefore, do not leave them on for
unduly long periods of time; otherwise, the bat-
tery might not have enough power to start the
engine. <
Switching off
Press the lever up or down to the pressure point.
Front fog lamps
1Front fog lamps
2 Rear fog lamp
Press the respective switch to turn the lamps on/
off.
Front fog lamps
The parking lamps or low beams must be
switched on for the fog lamps to operate. The
green indicator lamp lights up when the fog
lamps are switched on.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the fog
lamps are switched off when you activate the
headlamp flasher or switch on the high beams.
If the automatic headlamp control is acti-
vated, the low beams will come on auto-
matically when you switch on the fog lamps. <
Rear fog lamp
The low beams or parking lamps with fog lamps
must be switched on. The yellow indicator lamp
comes on when the rear fog lamp is switched on.
Instrument lighting
You can adjust the brightness of the instrument
lighting only when the parking lamps or the low
beams are on.
The intensity of the brightness changes up to a
predetermined end point, and then decreases.
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MINI Clubman: changing the rear wiper
blade
1.Fold out the wiper arm and hold it.
2. Compress the locking spring, arrow 1, and
fold out the wiper blade.
3. Pull the wiper blade away from and out of
the catch mechanism, arrow 2.
4. Press the new wiper blade into the fixture
until it engages audibly.
Lamps and bulbs
Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribution
to vehicle safety. They should, therefore, be
handled carefully. The manufacturer of your
MINI recommends having your MINI dealer per-
form any work that you do not feel competent to
perform yourself or that is not described here.
Never touch the glass of new bulbs with
your bare fingers, as even minute
amounts of contaminatio n will burn into the
bulb's surface and reduce its service life. Use a
clean tissue, cloth or some thing similar, or hold
the bulb by its base. <
You can obtain a selection of replacement bulbs
at your MINI dealer.
Only replace bulbs after they have cooled
down; otherwise, you may burn your fin-
gers. <
When working on electrical systems,
always begin by switching off the con-
sumer in question; otherwise, short circuits
could result. To avoid possible injury or equip-
ment damage when replacing bulbs, observe any instructions provided
by the bulb manufac-
turer. <
Caring for headlamps, refer to page 214.
For any bulb replacement not described
below, contact a MINI dealer or a work-
shop that has specially trained personnel work-
ing in accordance with th e specifications of the
MINI manufacturer. <
For checking and adjusting headlamp aim,
please contact your MINI dealer. <
Light-emitting diodes LEDs
Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu-
cent lenses serve as the light sources for many of
the controls and displays in your vehicle. These
light-emitting diodes are related to conven-
tional laser diodes, and legislation defines them
as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers or expose the
eyes directly to the unfiltered light source
for several hours; otherwise, this could cause
irritation of the retina. <
Headlamp glass lens
In cool or humid weather, condensation may
occur on the interiors of the headlamps. The
condensation disappears a short time after the
light is switched on. The headlamps do not need
to be changed.
Do not remove the condensation from head-
lamps, despite driving with lights on, and if con-
densation increases, e.g., because of water
droplets, have this checked by your MINI dealer.
Xenon lamps
The service life of these bulbs is very long and
the probability of failure very low, provided that
they are not switched on and off an excessive
number of times. If a xenon lamp fails neverthe-
less, switch on the fog lamps and continue the
journey with great care, provided that local leg-
islation does not prohibit this.
Work on the xenon lighting system,
including lamp replacement, is only to be
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Side turn signals
5 watt bulb, W 5 W
1.Push the lamp with the ventilation grate for-
ward and remove.
2. Unscrew the bulb holder counterclockwise.
3. Pull out and replace the bulb.
4. To insert the new bulb and replace the
cover, proceed in reverse order.
Tail lamps
Turn signals: 21 watt bulb, PY 21 W
Brake light: bulb 21 Watt/5 Watt, W 5 W
Other lights: bulb 21 Watt, P 21 W
MINI
1Turn signal
2 Tail lamp LED
3 Brake light
MINI Clubman
1Brake light
2 Turn signal
3 Tail lamp LED
4 Rear fog lamp
5 Backup lamps
MINI: changing
1.Remove the cover from the sidewall of the
cargo area.
2. Unscrew the desired bulb counterclockwise,
arrows 1.
Another bulb is located behind the luggage
compartment side wall, arrow 2.
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3.To insert the new bulb and replace the
cover, proceed in reverse order.
MINI Clubman: changing
1.Using the screwdriver from the toolkit,
remove the screw at the top.
2. Swing out the tail la mp and remove it
toward the top.
3. Disconnect the cable connector if necessary,
arrow 1.
4. Unscrew the corresponding bulb counter-
clockwise, arrow 2, and remove it.
5. To insert the new bulb and reinstall the tail
lamp, proceed in reverse order.
MINI: rear fog lamps/reverse lights
Bulbs 16 Watt, W 16W
Access the lamps via the rear or underside of the
bumper.
1. Press fastening clips, arrows, together and
remove the lamp holder.
2. Remove the bulb and replace it.
3. To insert the new bulb and bulb holder, pro-
ceed in reverse order.
4. Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audibly
clicks into place.
John Cooper Works: aerodynamic
bumper
1.Unscrew the bulb holder counterclockwise,
arrow.
2. Remove the bulb and replace it.
3. To insert the new bulb and bulb holder, pro-
ceed in reverse order.
MINI Clubman: the rear fog lamp is located
in the left tail lamp, refer to Tail lamps
page 222.<
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Deactivating front passenger airbags 78
Deadlocking, refer to Locking 28
Defect
– door lock 29
Defective
– fuel filler flap 192
Defining a home address 181
Defogging windows 87,89
Defrosting windows 87,89
Defrosting windows and removing condensation
– air conditioner 87
– automatic climate control 89
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows 87,89
Defrost position, refer to Defrosting windows 87,89
Deleting contacts 165,182
Destination address
– entering 112,118
Destination for navigation
– entering 112
– entering via map 117
Differential, breaking in 100
Digital compass 92
Digital radio, refer to HD
Radio 136
Dimensions 239
Dipstick, engine oil 208
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 52
Direction announcements, refer to Voice
instructions 125
Direction instructions, refer to Voice instructions 125
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book 114
Displacement, refer to Engine data 238
Display, refer to Onboard computer controls 16
Displaying contact
pictures 182
Displaying contacts 164Displaying special
destinations 117
Display lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 83
Displays 12
– instrument panel 12
– on the Control Display 16
Displays, care 216
Displays and controls 10
Disposal
– of coolan
t210
–
remote control battery 35
– vehicle battery 230
Distance remaining to service, refer to Service
requirements 61
Distance warning, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 68
Door
– rear, refer to Club Door 30
Door key, refer to Integrated key/remote control 26
Door lock 29
Door lock, confirmation signals 28
Doors, manual operation 29
DOT Quality Grades 203
Double doors, refer to Split
Rear Barn Doors 31
Drinks holders, refer to
Cupholders 96
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill
Assist 71
Driving dynamics control, refer to Sport button 71
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams 81
Driving notes 100
Driving off on inclines, refer to
Hill Assist 71
Driving stability control systems 69
Driving through water 101
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 100
Dry air, refer to Cooling function 89 DSC Dynamic Stability
Control 69
DTC Dynamic Traction Control 70
Dynamic Brake Control DBC, refer to Brake Assist 69
Dynamic route guidance 128
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 69
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC 70
E
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on the CD player 132
Electrical malfunction
– door lock 29
– fuel filler flap 192
Electric power windows
– initializing 37
Electronic brake-force
distribution 69
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 69
E-mail 183
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock 29
– fuel filler flap 192
– transmission lock, automatic transmission 51
Emergency services, refer to Roadside Assistance 231
Ending a call 160,172
Engine
– breaking in 100
– data 238
– overheated, refer to Coolant temperature 210
– speed 238
– starting, Comfort Access 33
Engine compartment 207
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant 210
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