
12CauseHow to respondThe vehicle electronics have failed.You cannot continue your journey.
Contact a dealer’s service center or
another qualified service center or
repair shop.Indication in Canadian modelsThe vehicle electronics have failed.You cannot continue your journey.
Contact a dealer’s service center or
another qualified service center or
repair shop.Lights up in red:Have the system in question
checked immediately.The starter has failed orThe engine cannot be restarted.Ignition malfunctioning. The engine can
only be restarted when the brake is de‐
pressed or
Lighting system failed. Low beams/tail lights
and brake lights still operational. All other
lights failed.Depress the brake to restart the en‐
gine.Lights up in yellow:Brake light control failed or
The fuel supply is malfunctioning.Further driving at a moderate pace
is possible. Have the system in
question checked immediately.Drive malfunctioning.Further driving at a moderate pace
is possible. Transmission limp-
home program with reduced accel‐
eration is active. Have the system
checked immediately.Flashing:
Dynamic Stability Control DSC or Dynamic
Traction Control DTC is controlling drive and
braking forces, refer to page  84.Dynamic Traction Control DTC is activated,
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12CauseHow to respondDynamic Stability Control DSC and Dynamic
Traction Control DTC are deactivated, refer
to page  84.Driving stability limited during ac‐
celeration and cornering.
Driving style must be readjusted.Dynamic Stability Control DSC and Dynamic
Traction Control DTC failed.Driving stability limited during ac‐
celeration and cornering.
Further driving at a moderate pace
is possible. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.ALL4 all-wheel drive failed.It is possible to continue driving.
Drive cautiously and defensively.
Avoid operating on poor roads and
using the full throttle and kickdown
positions of the accelerator. Have
the system checked immediately.ALL4 all-wheel drive and DSC failed.It is possible to continue driving.
Drive cautiously and defensively.
Avoid operating on poor roads and
using the full throttle and kickdown
positions of the accelerator. Have
the system checked immediately.Indication in US modelsThe driving stability control systems includ‐
ing ABS and the Tire Pressure Monitor dis‐
play have failed, refer to page  84.Reduced braking and driving stabil‐
ity. Drive cautiously and defen‐
sively. Avoid full brake application,
operation on poor roads, and use of
full throttle and kickdown positions
of the accelerator. Have the system
checked immediately.Indication in US modelsSeite 200MOBILITYIndicator/warning lamps200
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12CauseHow to respondThe driving stability control systems includ‐
ing ABS, ALL4 all-wheel drive, and the Tire
Pressure Monitor display have failed, refer
to page  84.Reduced braking and driving stabil‐
ity. Drive cautiously and defen‐
sively. Avoid full brake application,
operation on poor roads, and use of
full throttle and kickdown positions
of the accelerator. Have the system
checked immediately.Indication in Canadian modelsThe driving stability control systems includ‐
ing ABS and the Flat Tire Monitor or the Tire
Pressure Monitor have failed, refer to
page  84.Reduced braking and driving stabil‐
ity. Drive cautiously and defen‐
sively. Avoid full brake application,
operation on poor roads, and use of
full throttle and kickdown positions
of the accelerator. Have the system
checked immediately.Indication in Canadian modelsThe driving stability control systems includ‐
ing ABS, ALL4 all-wheel drive, and the Flat
Tire Monitor or the Tire Pressure Monitor
have failed, refer to page  84.Reduced braking and driving stabil‐
ity. Drive cautiously and defen‐
sively. Avoid full brake application,
operation on poor roads, and use of
full throttle and kickdown positions
of the accelerator. Have the system
checked immediately.In vehicles with the Flat Tire MonitorLight up in yellow and red:A tire is deflated.Stop carefully. Additional informa‐
tion, refer to page  77.The Flat Tire Monitor was not initialized.Initialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer
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12CauseHow to respondLight up in yellow:Flat Tire Monitor failed. Punctures are not
indicated.Have the system checked.In vehicles with the Tire Pressure MonitorLight up in yellow and red:There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire
pressure.Stop carefully. Additional informa‐
tion, refer to page  79.In vehicles with the Tire Pressure MonitorLight up in yellow:Tire Pressure Monitor not initialized.Check the inflation pressure and re‐
set the system, refer to page  79.The small light flashes yellow and then stays
on, the large light lights up in yellow:Tire Pressure Monitor failed. Punctures are
not indicated.Have the system checked.A wheel without TPM electronics is
mounted.Have the system checked.TPM is temporarily malfunctioning due to
other systems or devices using the same
radio frequency.In vehicles with the Tire Pressure MonitorThe small light flashes yellow and then stays
on, the large light lights up in yellow:Tire Pressure Monitor failed. Punctures are
not indicated.Have the system checked.A wheel without TPM electronics is
mounted.Have the system checked.Lights up in red:Seite 202MOBILITYIndicator/warning lamps202
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12CauseHow to respondTransmission limp-home program active
with restricted range of gears, possibly with
reduced acceleration.Further driving at a moderate pace
is possible. Have the system
checked immediately.Gears can be engaged without depressing
the brake.Always depress the brake to en‐
gage a gear.Automatic selector lever locked:Manually unlock the selector lever
lock, refer to page  59.Lights up in yellow:Have the system checked as soon
as possible.Automatic selector lever locked:
The selector lever is locked in position P
with the engine running or the ignition
switched on and the brake depressed orManually unlock the selector lever
lock, refer to page  59.The brake signal is malfunctioning: a gear
can be engaged without depressing the
brake.To engage a gear while the vehicle
is at a standstill, always depress the
brake. Before leaving the vehicle,
move the selector lever to position
P and switch off the engine.Lights up in red:The transmission is overheating.Bring the car to a stop and move
the selector lever to position P. Al‐
low the transmission to cool down.
Further driving at a moderate pace
is possible. Have the system
checked if the situation reoccurs.Lights up in yellow:The transmission is too hot.Avoid high engine loads. Further
driving at a moderate pace is possi‐
ble.Selector lever position P not engaged. The
vehicle is not secured against rolling.Selector lever position P not engaged. The
ignition cannot be switched off.Engage selector lever position P
when you wish to switch off the ig‐
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12CauseHow to respondThe cruise control system has failed.Have the system checked.The Park Distance Control has failed.Have the system checked.A bulb of the exterior lighting system has
failed.Have the exterior lighting checked
as soon as possible.A low-beam headlight or front fog light has
failed.Have the lights checked as soon as
possible.A high-beam headlight has failed.Have the high-beam headlights
checked.A rear fog light has failed.Have the rear fog lights checked.The headlight beam throw adjustment has
failed.Have the headlight beam throw ad‐
justment system checked.The Adaptive Light Control has failed.The engine oil pressure is too low.Stop immediately and switch off
the engine. You cannot continue
your journey. Contact a dealer’s
service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.Lights up in red:The service appointment is overdue.Arrange a service appointment.
Check the service requirements, re‐
fer to page  66.Lights up in yellow:Service is due.Arrange a service appointment.
Check the service requirements, re‐
fer to page  66.Seite 204MOBILITYIndicator/warning lamps204
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12CauseHow to respondNo service due.The set speed limit was exceeded.The time and date are no longer correct.Set the time and date, refer to
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Cradle for telephone or mobilephone, refer to Snap-in
adapter  145 
Cruise control  88 
Cupholders  100 
Current fuel consumption  63 
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control  71 
D Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting  72 
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit  12 
Dashboard, refer to Dis‐ plays  14 
Date, display format  64 
Date, setting  65 
Daytime running lights  70 
Decorative trim, care  193 
Defogging windows  92 
Defroster, rear window, auto‐ matic climate control  95 
Defroster, rear window, with air conditioner  92 
Defrosting windows  92 
Defrost setting, refer to De‐ frosting windows  92 
Digital compass  98 
Dip stick, engine oil  168 
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals  53 
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting  72 
Displays  14 
Displays and controls  12 
Displays, care  193 
Displays, cleaning  193 
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster  14 
Disposal, remote control bat‐ tery  30 
Distance warning, refer to Park Distance Control
PDC  90 Door key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key  20 
Door lock  25 
Door lock, confirmation sig‐ nals  23 
Doors, manual operation  25 
Doors, unlocking and locking, confirmation signals  23 
Doors, unlocking and locking from the inside  25 
Doors, unlocking and locking, from the outside  22 
DOT Quality Grades  158 
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill drive-off assistant  86 
Driving notes, breaking in  112  
Driving off on hills, refer to Hill drive-off assistant  86 
Driving on poor roads  114 
Driving stability control sys‐ tems  84 
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes  112 
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ tion  95 
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  84 
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol  85 
Dynamic Stability Control DSC  84 
Dynamic Traction Control DTC  85 
E
Electrical malfunction, door lock  25 
Electrical malfunction, fuel filler flap  150 
Electronic brake-force distri‐ bution  84 Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic Stabil‐
ity Control DSC  84 
Emergency operation, fuel filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually  150 
Emergency operation, refer to Manual operation  25 
Emergency operation, Step‐ tronic transmission, refer to
Selector lever lock, overrid‐
ing  59 
Energy, saving, refer to Saving fuel  120 
Engine, breaking in  112 
Engine compartment  166 
Engine oil, adding  168 
Engine oil, additives, refer to Approved engine oils  169 
Engine oil, alternative oil types  169 
Engine oil change intervals, refer to Service require‐
ments  66 
Engine oil, dip stick  168 
Engine oil, filling capacity  211 
Engine oil, MINI maintenance system  172 
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive  169 
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved  169 
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature  62 
Engine start, assistance  184 
Engine, starting  51 
Engine, starting, Comfort Ac‐ cess  28 
Engine, starting, Start/Stop button  50 
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop button  50 
Engine, switching off  52 
Equipment, interior  96 Seite 214REFERENCEEverything from A to Z214
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