2013 MINI Coupe warning lights

Notes on the car washes and care, refer to
page 259.
Automatic operation
If the rear spoiler is retracted, it is in automatic
mode when the engine is started. In this case,
the system is initialized when the vehicle is set
into motion; this may cause a short noise to be heard.
Automatic extension:
When the vehicle exceeds a speed of ap‐
prox. 50 mph/80 km/h.
Automatic retraction:
When the vehicle drops below a speed of ap‐
prox. 38 mph/60 km/h.
The rear spoiler cannot be manually retracted
in automatic mode at speeds above
38 mph/60 km/h.
Manual mode Manual mode can, for example, be used to
clean the rear spoiler when the ignition is
switched on or the engine is running. In manual
mode, the LED in the switch is lit.
If the rear spoiler stops in an intermediate posi‐
tion after it is extended and retracted multiple
times, the system is overheated. The rear
spoiler can be operated again after a short
cooling period.
Extending the rear spoiler
Press the switch back.
Retracting the rear spoiler
If the rear spoiler was manually extended and a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h has not been ex‐
ceeded, the rear spoiler can be retracted again.
Otherwise, it can only be retracted after the
speed drops to below 38 mph/60 km/h.▷Speed range between 12 mph/20 km/h and
50 mph/80 km/h: press the switch forward
briefly or hold.▷Speed below 12 mph/20 km/h: press the
switch forward and hold.
Malfunction
The indicator lamp lights up briefly
when the ignition is switched on and an
acoustic signal is issued. A message ap‐
pears on the Control Display.
Display in the following situations:
▷The rear spoiler is extended.
Retract the rear spoiler manually, or it is re‐
tracted again automatically at ap‐
prox. 12 mph/20 km/h.▷The rear spoiler cannot be extended from
the rear spoiler box.
Check whether the rear spoiler is free of
snow or ice, for example. Clear the rear
spoiler or de-ice it.
The warning lamp lights up and an
acoustic signal is issued a number of
times. A message appears on the Con‐
trol Display.
Display in the following situation:
The rear spoiler cannot be fully extended; re‐
frain from exceeding a speed of
50 mph/80 km/h. Have the system checked.
If a malfunction occurs, Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol DSC is activated at speeds greater than
30 mph/50 km/h.
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▷The transmission position D is disengaged.▷DSC intervenes.
Maintaining, storing the current speedPress button 1 or button 3.
The current speed is maintained and stored. It
is displayed briefly in the tachometer.
On downhill gradients, it may prove impossible
to maintain the set speed if the engine braking
power is insufficient. On uphill gradients, it may
prove impossible to maintain the set speed if
the engine power output is insufficient.
Increasing speed
▷Press button 1 repeatedly until the desired
speed is reached.
Each time the button is pressed, the speed
increases by approx. 1 mph/1 km/h.▷Press and hold button 1 until the desired
speed is reached.
The vehicle accelerates without pressure on
the accelerator pedal. After the button is
released, the achieved speed is maintained
and stored.
Decreasing speed
Press button 3 repeatedly or hold it until the
desired speed is reached.
The functions are the same those when the
speed is increased, only that the speed is re‐
duced.
Resuming a speed stored beforehand Press button 4.
The last stored speed is resumed and main‐
tained.
The stored speed is cleared when the ignition is
switched off.
Display in the tachometer
The selected speed is displayed briefly.
If the display --- mph or --- km/h appears
briefly, conditions may not be adequate to op‐
erate the system.
For better control The indicator lamp lights up in the
speedometer. Cruise control is ready to
operate and can be activated.
Malfunction The warning lamp in the tachometer
lights up. A message appears on the
Control Display. The system is malfunc‐
tioning or has failed.
Park Distance Control
PDC
The concept
PDC provides support when parking in reverse.
Signal tones and a visual display indicate that
the vehicle is approaching an object behind it.
Measurements are made by four ultrasound
sensors in the bumpers.
The range of these sensors is approx. 6 ft/2 m.
An acoustic warning is first given:
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▷By the rear middle sensors at approx.
5 ft/1.50 m.
Avoid driving quickly with PDC
PDC is a parking aid that can display ob‐
jects when the vehicle approaches them slowly,
as is the case during parking maneuvers. Avoid
driving toward an object quickly as the system
may then be too late in issuing a warning for
technical reasons. ◀
Automatic operation
The system is activated after approx. one sec‐ ond when reverse gear or selector lever posi‐
tion R is engaged while the engine is running or
the ignition is switched on. Await this short pe‐
riod before setting the vehicle into motion.
Signal tones
The closer the vehicle is to the object, the
shorter the intervals become. If the distance to
a detected object is less than approx.
12 in/30 cm, a continuous tone is sounded.
If the distance remains constant, for example
when driving parallel to a wall, the signal tone
is stopped after approx. 3 seconds.
PDC with visual warning
Displaying the approach to an object on the
Control Display. The contours of distant objects
are displayed on the Control Display before a
signal tone is output. The display is shown on
the Control Display as soon as reverse gear or
selector lever position R is engaged.
System limits Check the traffic situation as well
PDC cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver's personal judgment of the traffic situa‐
tion. Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐
dent could result from road users or objects
located outside of the PDC detection range.
Loud noises from outside and inside the vehicle
may prevent you from hearing the PDC's signal
tone. ◀
Malfunction The warning lamp lights up. A message
appears on the Control Display. PDC is
malfunctioning or has failed. Have the
system checked.
To ensure full functionality of the sensors, keep
the sensors clean and free of ice. When using
high-pressure washers, do not spray the sen‐
sors for long periods and maintain a distance of
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CoolantVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
General information Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while the
engine is hot; otherwise, escaping coolant may
cause burns. ◀
Suitable additives
Only use suitable additives; otherwise,
engine damage may occur. The additives are
harmful to your health. ◀
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for your MINI vehicle. Ask your service
center for suitable additives.
Coolant temperature
If the coolant and therefore the engine over‐
heat, a warning lamp lights up. A message ap‐
pears on the Control Display.
Coolant level Checking1.Do not open the hood until the engine has
cooled down.2.Turn the expansion tank cap counterclock‐
wise slightly to allow any accumulated
pressure to escape; then continue turning
to open.3.The coolant level is correct if it is between
the markings. The markings are located on
the side of the coolant reservoir.
Refilling
1.Do not open the hood until the engine has
cooled down.2.Turn the expansion tank cap counterclock‐
wise slightly to allow any accumulated
pressure to escape, then continue turning
to open.3.If the coolant level is low, slowly add cool‐
ant up to the specified level; do not overfill.4.Twist the cap closed.5.Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐
nated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the appropriate environ‐mental protection regulations when dis‐
posing of coolant additives.
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Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis
Primary components in the vehicle emissions
can be checked via the OBD socket using a de‐
vice.
Emissions The warning lamps light up. The vehicle
is producing higher emissions. You can
continue your journey, but moderate
your speed and exercise due caution. Have the
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Under certain circumstances, one of the lamps
flashes or lights up continuously. This indicates
that there is excessive misfiring or a malfunc‐
tion in the engine. If this happens, reduce the
vehicle speed and drive to the next service cen‐
ter promptly. Serious engine misfiring within a
brief period can seriously damage emission
control components, in particular the catalytic
converter. In addition, the mechanical engine
components may become damaged.
If the fuel filler cap is not properly tight‐
ened, the OBD system may conclude that fuel vapor is escaping; this will
cause a display to light up. If the filler cap is
then tightened, the display should go out in a
few days.
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3.Mount the new wheel.4.Screw in at least two bolts crosswise.5.Screw in the remaining lug bolts.6.Fully tighten all lug bolts in a diagonal pat‐
tern.7.Lower the vehicle.8.Remove the jack.
Retightening the lug bolts
Retighten the lug bolts diagonally.
Checking that the lug bolts are tight
Always have the lug bolts checked with a
calibrated torque wrench as soon as possible to
ensure that they are tightened to the specified
torque. Otherwise, incorrectly tightened lug
bolts are a hidden safety risk. ◀
The tightening torque equals
103.3 lb ft/140 Nm.
Replace the defective tire as soon as possible
and have the new wheel balanced.
Vehicle battery Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the elec‐
trolyte will last for the life of the battery in tem‐
perate climate conditions.
The service center will be happy to answer any
questions on the battery.
Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble. ◀
Have the vehicle battery registered by the serv‐
ice center after it is replaced to ensure that all comfort functions are available without restric‐
tions and that any associated Check Control
messages are no longer displayed.
Charging the battery
Note Do not connect the charger to the socket
Do not connect the battery charger to the
socket installed in the vehicle at the factory as
this could damage the battery. ◀
Only charge the battery in the vehicle when the
engine is switched off. Connections, refer to
page 254.
General information Ensure that the battery is sufficiently charged to
achieve the full battery life.
It may be necessary to charge the battery in
the following cases:▷When the vehicle is frequently used to
travel short distances.▷When the vehicle has not been driven for
more than one month.
Power failure
After a temporary power failure, some equip‐
ment will be restricted in its use and will need
to be reinitialized. In addition, certain individual
settings will be lost and must be updated:
▷Time and date: the values must be up‐
dated, refer to page 79.▷Radio: the stations need to be stored again,
refer to page 161.▷Onboard monitor: full functionality will be
restored after some time.
Indicator/warning lamps
Lights up red: the vehicle battery is no
longer being charged. Alternator mal‐
function.
Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
Have the battery checked immediately.
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Cooling function, switching onand off 112
Cooling, maximum 111
Cornering Brake Control, CBC 101
Corrosion on brake discs 126
Cradle for telephone or mobile phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 202
Cruise control 105
Cupholders 114
Current fuel consumption 76
Current location, storing 140
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control 87
Cylinders, number of, refer to Engine data 266
D
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 88
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Dashboard, refer to Dis‐ plays 14
Data, technical 266
Date– Date format 80– Setting 79
Daytime running lights 86
Decorative trim, care 262
Defogging windows 109
Defroster
– Rear window 109, 112
Defrosting windows 109
Defrost setting, refer to De‐ frosting windows 109
Destination entry via the ad‐ dress book 140
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 145
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 138
Digital radio 161
Dip stick, engine oil 238
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals 67
Displacement, refer to Engine data 266
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 88
Displays 14
Displays and controls 12
Displays, care 263
Displays, cleaning 263
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Disposal– Remote control battery 39
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC 106
Door key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 30
Door lock 34
Door lock, confirmation sig‐ nals 33
Doors, manual operation 35
Doors, unlocking and locking
– Confirmation signals 33– From the inside 35– From the outside 32
DOT Quality Grades 228
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 103
Driving notes, breaking in 124
Driving off on hills, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 103
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 101
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 124
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ tion 112
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 101
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 102
DTMF suffix dialing 187, 199
Dynamic destination guid‐
ance 154
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 101
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 102
E
Electrical convertible top 42
Electrical malfunction– Convertible top 44, 51– Door lock 35– Fuel filler flap 218– Tailgate 36
Electronic brake-force distri‐
bution 101
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Stabil‐
ity Control DSC 101
Emergency activation
– Automatic transmission, re‐
fer to Overriding selector
lever lock 72
Emergency activation, refer to
Manual activation
– Tailgate 36
Emergency operation, fuel
filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 218
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– Convertible top 44, 51– Door lock 35
Energy, saving, refer to Saving
fuel 131
Engine, breaking in 124
Engine compartment 236
Engine oil, adding 238
Engine oil, additives, refer to Approved engine oils 239
Engine oil, alternative oil types 239
Engine oil change intervals, refer to Service require‐
ments 81
Engine oil, dip stick 238
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Rear fog lamps, indicatorlamp 15
Rear lamps, refer to Tail lamps 247
Rear spoiler 103
Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐ rors 57
Rear window de‐ froster 109, 112
Recirculated air mode 109, 111
Recommended tire brands 231
Redialing 188, 200
Releasing, refer to Unlock‐ ing 38
Remaining range for service, refer to Service require‐
ments 81
Remaining range, refer to Range 76
Reminders 210
Remote control– Battery replacement 39– Comfort Access 37– Malfunctions 33, 39– Tailgate 33
Remote control, removing
from the ignition lock 64
Remote control, service data 241
Remote inquiry 187, 199
Replacement remote con‐ trol 30
Replacing wheels/tires 231
Reporting safety defects 9
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 75
Reservoir for washer fluid, re‐ fer to Washer fluid reser‐
voir 69
Restraining systems
– Refer to Safety belts 55
Restraint systems for chil‐
dren 59
Retreaded tires 231
Reverse gear, manual trans‐
mission 70
Road, avoiding 147
Road detour 147
Roadside Assistance 254
Roadside parking lamp, bulb replacement 246
Roadside parking lamps 86
RON gasoline quality 220
RON, refer to Fuel quality 220
Route 148
Route criteria, route 147
Route, displaying 148
Route section, bypassing 148
RPM, refer to Engine data 266
Rubber seals, care 262
Run-flat tires 232
Run-flat tires– Flat tire 94
Run-flat tires, tire inflation
pressure 222
Running lights, refer to Park‐ ing lamps/low beams 85
S Safe braking 126
Safety 7
Safety belts 55
Safety belts
– Damage 56
Safety belts, care 262
Safety belts, indicator/warning lamp 56
Safety belts, reminder 56
Safety systems
– Safety belts 55
Safety systems, airbags 90
Satellite radio 162
Saving fuel 131
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation 151
Screen, see Control Display 18
Seat adjustment
– Manual 53
Seat belts
– Refer to Safety belts 55Seat heating 55
Seats– Adjusting 53– Heating 55– Sitting safely 53
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic 71
Selector lever lock, overrid‐ ing 72
Selector lever lock, refer to Changing selector lever posi‐
tions, Shiftlock 71
Selector lever positions, auto‐ matic transmission with
Steptronic 71
Service and warranty 7
Service data in the remote control 241
Service interval display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 241
Service interval display, refer to Service requirements 81
Service requirements 81
Service requirements, CBS Condition Based Service 241
Settings
– Changing on the Control Dis‐
play 80– Language 80
Settings and information 77
Settings, configuring, refer to Personal Profile 31
Setting the clock, 12h/24h for‐ mat 79
Shifting
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 71
Shifting, manual transmis‐
sion 70
Shift lever
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 71
Shift paddles on the steering
wheel 72
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