
Excessive application of the parking brake can
block the rear wheels and lead to fishtailing of
the vehicle. ◀
The brake lights do not light up when the park‐
ing brake is pulled.
Turn signal, high-beams,
headlight flasher1Turn signal2Switching on the high-beams3Switching off the high-beams/headlight
flasher
Turn signal
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To switch off manually, press the lever to the
resistance point.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp
indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
Signaling a turn briefly Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal
to flash.
Triple turn signal activation Press the lever to the resistance point.
The turn signal flashes three times.
This function can be activated or deactivated:1.Switch on the ignition, refer to page  57.2.Press the button on the turn indicator lever
repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.3.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.4.Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐
bol and "SET" are displayed.5.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.6.Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐
bol shown is displayed, arrow.7.Press and hold the button until the display
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Use a clean tissue, cloth or something similar,
or hold the bulb by its base. ◀
Caring for the headlights, refer to page  195.
For bulb replacement that is not described
here, please contact the service center or a
workshop that works according to the repair
procedures of the manufacturer with corre‐
spondingly trained personnel.
For checking and adjusting headlight aim,
please contact your MINI dealer.
Light-emitting diodes LEDs In some equipment, the light source is provided
by light-emitting diodes behind a cover.
These light-emitting diodes, which operate us‐
ing a concept similar to that applied in conven‐
tional lasers, are designated as Class 1 light-
emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers
Do not remove the covers, and never
stare into the unfiltered light for several hours;
otherwise, irritation of the retina could result. ◀
Headlight glass Condensation can form on the inside of the
headlights in cool or humid weather. When the
light is switched on, the condensation evapo‐
rates after a short time. The headlights do not
need to be changed.
If the condensation in the headlights does not
evaporate after trips with the lights switched
on, and the amount of moisture in the head‐
lights increases, for example if water droplets
form, have them checked by your service cen‐
ter.
Bi-xenon headlights
These bulbs have a very long life and the likeli‐
hood of failure is very low, provided that they
are not switched on and off excessively. If a
bulb should nevertheless fail, you can continue
driving cautiously with the front fog lights, pro‐
vided this is permitted by local laws.Do not perform work/bulb replacement
on xenon headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system,
including bulb replacement, performed only by
a service center.
Due to the high voltage present in the system,
there is the danger of fatal injuries if work is
carried out improperly. ◀
Front lights, bulb replacement
At a glance
Headlights1Low beams/high-beams2Turn signal
Lower front lights
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3.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
reverse order.
LED parking lights/LED fog lights/LED
daytime running lights
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page  178.
Lights are implemented using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Turn signals/parking lights/roadside
parking lights/fog lights/and daytime
running lights
Access to the bulbs via the wheel housing
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page  178.
1Turn signal2Parking lights/roadside parking lights/fog
lights/and daytime running lights
Replacing the turn signal bulb
21-watt bulb, P 21 W, or PY 21 W
1.Turn the wheel.2.Remove cover 1.
To do this, turn the cover counterclockwise.3.Remove the inside cover. To do this, turn
the cover counterclockwise.4.Turn the bulb counterclockwise and re‐
move it.5.Insert the new bulb and attach the covers
in reverse order.
Replacing the parking light bulb and
roadside parking light bulb
5-watt bulb, W 5 W
1.Turn the wheel.2.Remove cover 2.
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3.Turn the upper bulb counterclockwise and
remove it.4.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
reverse order.
Replacing the front fog light bulb
H8 bulb, 35 watt
1.Turn the wheel.2.Remove cover 2.
To do this, turn the cover counterclockwise.3.Pull off the plug-in cable connector.4.Turn the lower bulb counterclockwise and
remove it.5.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
reverse order.
Replacing the daytime running light bulb
Bulb PSX24W
1.Turn the wheel.2.Remove cover 2.
To do this, turn the cover counterclockwise.3.Pull off the plug-in cable connector.4.Squeeze the lower bulb at both tabs and
pull out.5.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
reverse order.
Lateral turn signals
5-watt bulb, W 5 W
1.Push the light forward with the air grille and
remove it.2.Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and
remove it.3.Pull out the bulb and replace it.4.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
reverse order.
Tail lights, bulb replacement
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page  178.
Turn signal: 21-watt bulb, PY 21 W
Brake light: 21-watt/5-watt bulb, W 5 W
Remaining lights: 21-watt bulb, P 21 W
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1Turn signal2Tail light LED3Brake light
Replacing
MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster
1.Remove the cover of the cargo area side
wall.2.Turn the corresponding bulb counterclock‐
wise, arrows 1, and remove.
Another bulb is located behind the cargo
area side wall, arrow 2.3.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
reverse order.MINI Convertible1.Remove the cover of the cargo area side
wall.
Move the convertible top to the top posi‐
tion, refer to page  108, and take off the
cover of the cargo area side wall.2.Turn the corresponding bulb counterclock‐
wise, arrows 1, and remove.
Another bulb is located behind the cargo
area side wall, arrow 2.3.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
reverse order.
Rear fog light/backup light
16-watt bulbs, W 16W
The lights are accessed via the rear side or the
underside of the bumper.
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Temperature display, externaltemperature  66 
Temperature display, setting the units  70 
Temperature warning  66 
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system  31 
Tilt alarm sensor  32 
Time, setting the time  71 
Tire age  164 
Tire, flat tire  85 
Tire identification marks  162 
Tire inflation pressure  156 
Tire inflation pressure, pres‐ sure loss, FTM  85 
Tire pressure loss, RDC  87 
Tire, pressure monitoring, re‐ fer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM  86 
Tire pressure monitor, refer to Flat Tire Monitor  84 
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  86 
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM, system limits  89 
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM, system reset  87 
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM, warning lamp  87 
Tire Quality Grading  163 
Tires, breaking in  114 
Tires, changing  165 
Tires, condition  163 
Tires, damage  164 
Tire size  162 
Tires, minimum tread  164 
Tires, retreaded tires  165 
Tires, storage  166 
Tire tread  163 
Tool kit, refer to Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit  177 
Tools, refer to Onboard vehi‐ cle tool kit  177 
Towing another vehicle  191 
Towing, being towed  191 
Tow-starting  191 TPM, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor  86 
Traction control  92 
Transmission lock, refer to Changing the selector lever
positions  63 
Transmission, overriding the selector lever lock with Step‐
tronic transmission  65 
Transmission, refer to Manual transmission  62 
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission  63 
Transporting children safely  51 
Trip-distance counter, refer to Trip odometer  66 
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion  59 
Trip odometer  66 
Trunk lid, emergency opera‐ tion, refer to Unlocking man‐
ually  27 
Trunk, opening from the in‐ side  27 
Turning lights, refer to Adap‐ tive Light Control  77 
Turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment  181 
Turn signal indicator lamp  14 
Turn signals  59 
Turn signals, triple turn signal activation  59 
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ UTQG  163 
Unintentional alarms, avoid‐ ing  32 
Units, average fuel consump‐ tion  70 
Units, temperature  70 
Unlocking from the inside  26 
Unlocking, from the out‐ side  22 Unlocking, tailgate  30 
Unlocking, without remote control, refer to Comfort Ac‐
cess  29 
Upholstery care  197 
Upholstery material care  197 
USB audio interface  135 
V Vanity mirror  105 
Vehicle battery  187 
Vehicle, breaking in  114 
Vehicle care  195 
Vehicle care, refer to Care  194 
Vehicle equipment  6 
Vehicle paintwork, care  196 
Vehicle storage  198 
Vehicle, switching off  58 
Vehicle wash  194 
Ventilation, air condi‐ tioner  104 
W Warning and indicator lamps  15 
Warning and indicator lamps, overview  199 
Warning messages, refer to Check Control  73 
Warning triangle  189 
Washer/wiper system  60 
Washer/wiper system, rain sensor  60 
Washer/wiper system, washer fluid  62 
Washer fluid  62 
Washer fluid reservoir  62 
Washing, vehicle  194 
Welcome lights  77 
Wheel change  184 
Wheels and tires  156 
Wheels, changing  165 Seite 226REFERENCEEverything from A to Z226
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