12CauseHow to respondThe engine refuses to start.Depress the brake or clutch to start
the engine, refer to page 56.The ignition is switched on and driver's
door is open.Switch off the ignition, refer to
page 55, or close the driver's door.The lights are still switched on.Switch off the lights, refer to
page 74.The roadside parking lamps are still on.Switch off the roadside parking
lamps, refer to page 75.A door is open.The hood is open.The tailgate is open.Trunk cover in the MINI ConvertibleThe convertible top cannot be oper‐
ated. Move the trunk cover into the
required position, refer to page 104.Lights up in red:The convertible top is not locked.The convertible top is not locked.
Fully open or close the convertible
top before continuing to drive, refer
to page 34.Sliding sunroof/convertible top.Permissible speed for operation ex‐
ceeded; slow the vehicle and con‐
tinue operating.Lights up in red:Seite 197Indicator/warning lampsMobility197
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12CauseHow to respondThe windshield washer fluid level is too
low.Add washer fluid, refer to page 61,
as soon as possible.Lights up in red:Service is due.Arrange a service appointment.
Check the service requirements, re‐
fer to page 173.Lights up in yellow:The engine will start the next time the
Start/Stop button is touched, possibly with‐
out the brake or clutch being depressedThe remote control is malfunctioning or, in
cars with Comfort Access, was not de‐
tected.The engine cannot be started. Have
the remote control checked, if nec‐
essary.The battery in the remote control is dis‐
charged.Use the remote control for a longer
journey or, in cars with Comfort Ac‐
cess, replace the battery.The belt tensioners and/or airbag system
has failed.Have the system checked immedi‐
ately.
Fasten the safety belts anyway.Steering assistance has failed.You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Markedly different
steering response. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.Lights up in red:Engine malfunctionStop the car and switch off the en‐
gine. You cannot continue your jour‐
ney. Contact your service center.Lights up in yellow:Full engine power is no longer available.You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the engine
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California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery 184
Car care products 192
Care, displays 195
Care, vehicle 192
Cargo area– Comfort Access 29– Emergency activation, refer
to Unlocking manually 27– Emergency unlocking 28– Opening from the out‐
side 27
Cargo area lamp, refer to Inte‐
rior lamps 78
Cargo area tailgate, refer to Tailgate 27
Car horn, refer to Horn 12
Carpet, care 194
Car phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 138
Car wash 191
CBC, Cornering Brake Con‐ trol 89
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 173
CD/DVD drives, care 195
Center console, refer to Around the center con‐
sole 15
Central locking
– Comfort Access 28– From the inside 25– From the outside 22
Central locking system
– Concept 21– From the outside 21
Changes, technical, refer to
Safety 6
Changing wheels/tires 163
Check Control 72
Children, transporting 50
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 52
Child restraint fixing sys‐
tems 50
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 50
Child seat, mounting 50
Child seats, refer to Transport‐ ing children safely 50
Chrome parts, care 194
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode 97, 99
Cleaning, displays 195
Cleaning, refer to Care 191
Climate 96
Climate mode– Ventilation 101
Clock 65
Clock
– 12h/24h format 69
Closing
– From the inside 25– From the outside 22
Clutch, breaking in 112
Cockpit 12
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 56
Combination instrument, refer to Displays 14
Combination switch, refer to Turn signal/high beams/
headlamp flasher 58
Combination switch, refer to Washer/wiper system 59
Comfort Access
– In the car wash 30– Replacing the battery 30
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console 15
Compact wheel, inflation pres‐ sure 158
Compartment for remote con‐ trol, refer to Ignition lock 55
Computer 66
Computer, displaying informa‐ tion 66
Condition Based Service CBS 173
Confirmation signals for vehi‐
cle locking/unlocking 23
Consumption, refer to Aver‐ age fuel consumption 67
Control Display, care 195
Controls and displays 12
Control systems, driving stabil‐ ity 89
Convenient operation– Windows 23
Convertible top 32
Convertible top
– Manual 38– Mechanical 38
Coolant temperature 66
Cooling function, switching on and off 100
Cooling, maximum 99
Cornering Brake Control, CBC 89
Corrosion on brake discs 114
Cradle for telephone or mobile phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 145
Cruise control 93
Cupholders 102
Current fuel consumption 67
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control 76
Cylinders, number of, refer to Engine data 210
D
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 77
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Dashboard, refer to Dis‐ plays 14
Data, technical 210
Date
– Display format 69– Setting 70
Daytime running lights 75
Decorative trim, care 194
Defogging windows 97
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