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Indicator/warning lamps
The concept
The indicator and warning lamps can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors in display
area 1 or 2.
Several of the lamps are checked for proper
functioning when the engine is started or the
ignition is switched on, and light up briefly.
What to do in case of a malfunction
A list of all indicator and warning lamps, as well
as notes on possible causes of malfunctions
and on how to respond, refer to page 196.
All around the center console
1Hazard warning system2Speedometer with
Radio MINI Boost CD 1243CD drive4Air conditioning, automatic climate con‐
trol 965Buttons on the center consoleSeite 15CockpitAt a glance15
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ClimateVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it alsodescribes 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.
Air conditioning
1Air volume2Cooling function3Recirculated air mode4Temperature5Rear window defroster6Vent settings7Windshield heatingAir volume
Vary the air volume. The higher
the rate, the more effective the
heating or cooling will be.
The air flow rate may be reduced
or the blower may be switched
off entirely to save on battery power.Switching the system on/off
Turn the rotary switch for the air volume to 0.
The blower and air conditioner are completely switched off and the air supply is cut off.
Set any air volume to switch on the air condi‐
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Everything from A to ZIndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 89
Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control 72
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate con‐
trol 100
Adaptive Light Control 76
Additives, engine oil 171
Airbags 80
Airbags, indicator/warning light 82
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode 97, 99
Air conditioner 96
Air conditioning 96
Air conditioning mode– Air conditioner 96– Automatic climate con‐
trol 98
Air distribution
– Automatic 99– Individual 97– Manual 97, 100
Air drying, refer to Cooling
function 100
Air flow rate 96, 99
Air pressure, refer to Tire infla‐ tion pressure 154
Air supply
– Air conditioner 96– Automatic climate con‐
trol 98
Alarm system 31
Alarm system
– Avoiding unintentional
alarms 31– Interior motion sensor 31– Tilt alarm sensor 31
Always Open Timer 67
Ambient lighting 78
Antifreeze, washer fluid 61
Antilock Brake System, ABS 89
Anti-slip control, refer to Dy‐ namic Stability Control
DSC 89
Anti-theft protection 21
Approved engine oils 171
Ashtray 102
Assistance, roadside 186
Assistance when driving off, refer to Hill drive-off assis‐
tant 91
Assistance with starting en‐ gine, refer to Jump-start‐
ing 186
Automatic– Air distribution 99– Air flow rate 99
Automatic car wash 191
Automatic climate control
– Automatic air distribution 99
Automatic, cruise control 93
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 74
Automatic rear spoiler 91
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
– Kickdown 63– Overriding selector lever
lock 64
AUTO program with auto‐
matic climate control 99
AUX-IN port 132
Average fuel consumption 67
Average fuel consumption
– Setting the units 69
Average speed 67
Average speed, refer to Com‐ puter 66
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 45
Backrests, refer to Seats 44
Backup lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 179
Battery– Disposal 30– Remote control 20
Battery, refer to Vehicle bat‐
tery 184
Battery replacement
– Remote control 30
Belts, refer to Safety belts 46
Belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts 46
Bi-xenon headlamps 177
Blower, refer to Air flow rate 96, 99
Brake assistant 89
Brake discs, breaking in 112
Brake fluid, refer to Service re‐ quirements 70
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic 89
Brake pads, breaking in 112
Brakes
– Handbrake 57
Brakes, MINI maintenance
system 173
Brakes, service require‐ ments 70
Brake system, MINI mainte‐ nance system 173
Braking, notes 114
Breakdown assistance, Road‐ side Assistance 186
Breaking in 112
Button for starting the engine, refer to Start/Stop button 55
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Trunk lid– Emergency activation, refer
to Unlocking manually 27
Trunk lid, refer to Tailgate 27
Trunk, refer to Cargo area 27
Turning lamps, refer to Adap‐ tive Light Control 76
Turn signal
– Indicator lamp 14
Turn signal, bulb replace‐
ment 178
Turn signals 58
Turn signals, triple turn signal activation 58
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ UTQG 160
Unintentional alarms, avoid‐ ing 31
Units
– Average fuel consump‐
tion 69– Temperature 69
Unlocking
– From the inside 26– From the outside 22– Tailgate 29– Without remote control, re‐
fer to Comfort Access 28
Upholstery care 194
Upholstery material care 194
USB audio interface 133
V Vehicle battery 184
Vehicle, breaking in 112
Vehicle care 192
Vehicle care, refer to Care 191
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle paintwork, care 193
Vehicle storage 195
Vehicle, switching off 57
Vehicle wash 191
Ventilation– Air conditioning 101
W
Warning and indicator lamps 15
Warning and indicator lamps, overview 196
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 72
Warning triangle 186
Washer/wiper system 59
Washer/wiper system, rain sensor 59
Washer/wiper system, washer fluid 61
Washer fluid 61
Washer fluid reservoir 61
Washing, vehicle 191
Welcome lamps 76
Wheel change 181
Wheels and tires 154
Wheels, changing 163
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 83
Wind baffle, refer to Wind de‐ flector 37, 42
Wind deflector 37, 42
Windows
– Closing 31, 32– Convenient operation 23– Opening 31, 32
Windows, care 192
Windows, defrosting and de‐ fogging 97
Windshield
– Defrosting and defogging 97
Windshield, defrosting, refer
to Defrosting windows 97
Windshield wash 59
Windshield washer fluid 61
Windshield wash, reservoir for washer fluid 61
Windshield wash, washer fluid 61
Windshield wiper blades,
changing 175
Windshield wiper, refer to Washer/wiper system 59
Winter storage, care 195
Winter tires 163
Winter tires, tread 161
Wiper blades, care 192
Wiper blades, changing 175
Wiper fluid 61
Y
Your individual vehicle– Settings, refer to Personal
Profile 21Seite 222ReferenceEverything from A to Z222
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