
Instruments and controls75
To reset, with the trip odometer
displayed, press and hold button for a few seconds with the ignition on. The
display will flash and the value will
reset to zero.
Tachograph 3 88.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible.
Caution
If the needle is in the red warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk.
Fuel gauge
Displays fuel level in the tank.
Control indicator Y illuminates if the
level in the tank is low.Refuel
immediately 3 133.
Never run the tank dry.Diesel fuel
system, bleeding 3 146.
Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified tank capacity.
Engine coolant
temperature gauge
Displays the coolant temperature.
left area=engine operating
temperature not
yet reachedcentral area=normal operating
temperatureright area=temperature too
high

76Instruments and controls
Control indicator W illuminates if the
temperature is too high 3 80,
3 82.Caution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
For physical reasons, the coolant
temperature gauge shows the coolant temperature only if the coolant level is adequate.
Engine oil level monitor
The engine oil level monitor is correct
only if the vehicle is parked on a level
surface with a cold engine.
If the engine oil level is correct when
the ignition is switched on OIL LEVEL
CORRECT appears briefly in the
Driver Information Centre.
If the engine oil is above the minimum level, press the trip computer button
on the end of the wiper lever within
30 seconds of switching on the
ignition. The message OIL LEVEL is
displayed in combination with the squares that correspond to the oil
level.
As the oil level diminishes, the
squares in the display are replaced
with dashes.▢▢▢▢▢▢=Maximum level▢▢▢- - -=Intermediate level- - - - - -=Minimum level
If the minimum engine oil level is
reached TOP-UP OIL LEVEL is
displayed in combination with control
indicator A after the ignition is
switched on for 30 seconds. Check
and top up engine oil 3 140.
To exit the oil level monitor display,
press either trip computer button.
Trip computer 3 86.
Service display
When the ignition is switched on, the
remaining distance before the next
service is due may be shown briefly in the Driver Information Centre. Based
on driving conditions, the interval at
which a service will be indicated can
vary considerably.
When the remaining distance before
the next service is less than
1800 miles or 2 months, SERVICE
IN appears in the Driver Information
Centre.
When the distance reaches 0 miles or
the service date is due, control
indicators o and A illuminate in the
instrument cluster and SERVICE
DUE appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
The vehicle needs a service. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Resetting the service display After a service, the service displaymust be reset: if available, select the
distance before service display in the
Driver Information Centre, then press and hold button on end of wiper lever
for approx. 10 seconds until the
distance before service is displayed
continuously.
Trip computer 3 86.
Driver Information Centre 3 84.

82Instruments and controls
ESP®Plus
3 125, Traction Control
system 3 124.
Electronic Stability
Program off Ø illuminates yellow.
If ESP ®Plus
has been deactivated with
button Ø on the instrument panel,
control indicator Ø illuminates and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre 3 84.
ESP® Plus
3 125, Traction Control
system 3 124.
Engine coolant
temperature
W illuminates red.
Illuminates when the engine is running
If W illuminates (possibly in
combination with control indicator
C ), stop vehicle and switch off
engine.Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level 3 142.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated.Only
activates when outside temperature is low.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system
w illuminates or flashes.
Illuminates Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Control indicator w illuminates
together with C 3 80 and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre when a
puncture or severely under-inflated
tyre is detected.
Flashes
Fault in system. After a delay the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Control indicator w illuminates
together with A 3 80 and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre when a tyre without a pressure sensor is
mounted (e.g. spare wheel).
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 160.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.

Vehicle care139
■ Open bonnet, close all doors andlock the vehicle.
■ Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems are
not functional, e.g. anti-theft alarm
system.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
■ Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle battery.
Activate the electronics of the
power windows.
■ Check tyre pressure.
■ Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check the engine oil level.
■ Check the coolant level.
■ Fit the number plate, if necessary.End-of-life vehicle
recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised recycling centre.Vehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.
9 Danger
The ignition system generates
extremely high voltages. Do not
touch.
The caps for topping up the engine oil, the coolant, the washer fluid and the
oil dipstick handle are yellow for ease
of identification.

142Vehicle careEngine coolantThe coolant provides freeze
protection down to approx. -28 °C.Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant level
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause engine damage.
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be just above the
MINI mark.Top up if the level is low.9Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
Top up with antifreeze.If no antifreeze
is available, use clean tap water or
distilled water.Install the cap
tightly.Have the antifreeze
concentration checked and have the
cause of the coolant loss remedied by a workshop.
If a substantial amount of coolant is
required, it will be necessary to bleed
any trapped air from the cooling
system.Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Power steering fluidCaution
Extremely small amounts of
contamination can cause steering
system damage and cause it to not work properly. Do not allow
contaminates to contact the fluid
side of the reservoir cap or from
entering the reservoir.
The fluid level normally does not need
to be checked. If an unusual noise is
heard during steering or if the power
steering reacts conspicuously, seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Depending on vehicle, the power
steering fluid reservoir may be
located in the engine compartment
(Type A) or below the front wheel
arch, behind a trim panel (Type B).

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Cleaning the vehicle...................175
Climate control ............................. 14
Climate control systems ...............96
Clock ............................................ 72
Control indicators.......................... 77
Control of the vehicle .................108
Controls ........................................ 69
Convex shape .............................. 30
Coolant ....................................... 142
Coolant and antifreeze ...............179
Coolant heater ............................ 102
Cornering light ......................91, 150
Coupling ball bar ........................135
Cruise control ...................... 84, 126
Cupholders .................................. 62
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running lights .................90
Declaration of conformity ............203
Demisting and defrosting ..............14
Diesel fuel ................................... 132
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 146
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......146
Diesel particle filter ....................116
Door locks..................................... 19
Door open .................................... 84
Doors ............................................ 24
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........116Driver assistance systems ..........126
Driver Information Centre .............84
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 134
Driving economically................... 108
Driving hints ................................ 108
E ECO mode .................................. 108
Electric adjustment ......................31
Electrical system......................... 155
Electronic climate control system 98
Electronic driving programmes ..120
Electronic Stability Program .....
.................................. 81, 125, 136
Electronic Stability Program off ...82
Emergency exit ............................. 35
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......139
Engine compartment fuse box ...156
Engine coolant ........................... 142
Engine coolant temperature ........82
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 75
Engine data ............................... 185
Engine exhaust .......................... 116
Engine identification ...........182, 183
Engine oil ................... 140, 179, 184
Engine oil additives ....................179
Engine oil level monitor ................76
Engine oil pressure ......................82Engine oil viscosity grades .........179
Enhanced Traction function 124, 125
Event data recorders ..................203
Exhaust gases ............................ 116
Exit lighting .................................. 95
Exterior care .............................. 175
Exterior light ................................. 83
Exterior lighting ......................12, 89
Exterior mirrors ............................. 30
F
Fault ........................................... 121
Fire extinguisher ..........................66
First aid ......................................... 66
First aid kit ................................... 66
Fixed air vents ........................... 107
Fog light ....................................... 84
Fog lights .............................. 92, 150
Folding mirrors ............................. 31
Front airbag system .....................50
Front fog lights ........................ 89, 92
Front seats.................................... 37
Front storage ............................... 62
Front turn signal lights ...............150
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 134
Fuel for diesel engines ..............132
Fuel gauge ................................... 75 Fuse box ............................. 156, 157
Fuses ......................................... 155