12CauseHow to respondLights up briefly:
Approx. 2.1 US gal/8 liters of fuel remain in
the tank.
Remains on:
The remaining range is no more than
30 miles/50 km, refer to page  67.The engine refuses to start.Depress the brake or clutch to start
the engine, refer to page  57.The ignition is switched on and driver's
door is open.Switch off the ignition, refer to
page  56, or close the driver's door.The lights are still switched on.Switch off the lights, refer to
page  75.The roadside parking lamps are still on.Switch off the roadside parking
lights, refer to page  76.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  108.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  42.Sliding sunroof/convertible top.Permissible speed for operation ex‐
ceeded; slow the vehicle and con‐
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12CauseHow to respondThe fuel cap is missing or loose.Make sure that the fuel cap is cor‐
rectly positioned and close it until it
clicks audibly. Do not jam the strap
between the fuel cap and the vehi‐
cle.The windshield washer fluid level is too
low.Add washer fluid, refer to page  62,
as soon as possible.Lights up in red:Service is due.Arrange a service appointment.
Check the service requirements, re‐
fer to page  175.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 depressed.The 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‐
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Brakes, service require‐ments  71 
Brake system, MINI mainte‐ nance system  175 
Braking, notes  116 
Braking, parking brake  58 
Breakdown assistance, Road‐ side Assistance  189 
Breaking in  114 
Button for starting the engine, refer to Start/Stop button  56 
C
California Proposition 65 Warning  7 
Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery  187 
Car care products  195 
Care, displays  198 
Care, vehicle  195 
Cargo area, Comfort Ac‐ cess  30 
Cargo area door, refer to Tail‐ gate  27 
Cargo area, emergency opera‐ tion, refer to Unlocking man‐
ually  27 
Cargo area, emergency un‐ locking  28 
Cargo area light, refer to Inte‐ rior lights  79 
Cargo area, opening from the outside  27 
Car horn, refer to Horn  12 
Carpet, care  198 
Car phone, refer to Tele‐ phone  140 
Car wash  194 
CBC, Cornering Brake Con‐ trol  91 
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice  175  
CD/DVD drives, care  198 Center console, refer to
Around the center con‐
sole  15 
Central locking, Comfort Ac‐ cess  29 
Central locking from the in‐ side  26 
Central locking system, con‐ cept  21 
Central locking system, from the outside  21 
Changes, technical, refer to Safety  6 
Changing wheels/tires  165 
Check Control  73 
Children, transporting  51 
Child restraint fixing system LATCH  53 
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tems  51 
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting  51 
Child seat, mounting  51 
Child seats, refer to Transport‐ ing children safely  51 
Chrome parts, care  197 
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode, air con‐
ditioner  100 
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode, auto‐
matic climate control  102 
Cleaning, displays  198 
Cleaning, refer to Care  194 
Climate  99 
Climate mode, ventila‐ tion  104 
Clock  66 
Clock, 12h/24h mode  70 
Closing from the inside  26 
Closing, from the outside  22 
Clutch, breaking in  114 
Cockpit  12 
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine  57 Combination instrument, refer
to Displays  14 
Combination switch, refer to Turn signal/high-beams/
headlight flasher  59 
Combination switch, refer to Washer/wiper system  60 
Comfort Access  29 
Comfort Access, in the car wash  30 
Comfort Access, replacing the battery  31 
Comfort area, refer to Around the center console  15 
Compact wheel, inflation pres‐ sure  161 
Compartment for remote con‐ trol, refer to Ignition lock  56 
Computer  67 
Computer, displaying informa‐ tion  67 
Condition Based Service CBS  175 
Confirmation signals for vehi‐ cle locking/unlocking  24 
Consumption, refer to Aver‐ age fuel consumption  68 
Control Display, care  198 
Controls and displays  12 
Control systems, driving stabil‐ ity  91 
Convenient operation, win‐ dow  23 
Convertible top  34 
Convertible top, manual  39 
Convertible top, mechani‐ cal  39 
Coolant temperature  67 
Cooling function, switching on and off  103 
Cooling, maximum  103 
Cornering Brake Control, CBC  91 
Corrosion on brake discs  116 Seite 219Everything from A to ZREFERENCE219
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