12CauseHow to respondEngine malfunction with adverse effect on
emissions.Further driving at a moderate pace
is possible. Have the vehicle
checked as soon as possible.Lights up in red:The engine is overheating.Carefully bring the car to a stop,
switch off the engine and allow it to
cool down. Do not open the hood;
otherwise, there would be a risk of
injury due to scalding. Contact a
dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair
shop.Lights up in yellow:The engine is too hot.Continue driving at more moderate
speed so that the engine can cool
down. Have the engine checked
without delay if the situation reoc‐
curs.Lights up in red:Battery is no longer being charged. Alterna‐
tor malfunction.Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers. Have the power supply
system checked without delay.Lights up in yellow:The battery charge level is very low, the bat‐
tery is old or is not securely connected.Charge the battery by taking a long
drive or using an external charger.
If necessary, switch off automatic
power consumers. Have the battery
checked as soon as possible.Indication in US models
The parking brake is set.Indication in Canadian models
The parking brake is set.Seite 197Indicator/warning lampsMOBILITY197
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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‐
nition, refer to page 50.Seite 203Indicator/warning lampsMOBILITY203
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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
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Opening and closing from theoutside 22
Opening and closing, using the door lock 25
Opening and closing, via the remote control 22
Opening and unlocking from the inside 26
Outside air mode, automatic climate control 94
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐ lated air mode, air condi‐
tioner 92
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐ lated air mode, automatic
climate control 94
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 62
Own safety 6
P
Park Distance Control PDC 90
Parking aid, refer to Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 90
Parking assistant, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 90
Parking brake 52
Parking light, bulb replace‐ ment 177
Parking lights 69
Parking lights/low beams 69
PDC Park Distance Control 90
Personal Profile 21
Pinch protection, windows 34
Pivoting sun visor 98
Plastic, care 192
Pollen, refer to Microfilter 93
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/ activated-charcoal filter 93
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/ activated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol 95
Poor road operation 114
Power windows 33 Power windows, refer to Win‐
dows 33
Prescribed engine oils, refer to Approved engine oils 169
Pressure monitoring of tires, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 79
Pressure, tires 154
Pressure warning, tires 77
Profile depth, refer to Mini‐ mum tread depth 160
Profile, tires 159
Protective function, refer to Pinch protection system,
windows 34
R
Radio MINI Boost CD 124
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key 20
Radio ready state 50
Radio ready state, switched off 51
Radio ready state, switched on 50
Radio setting, refer to Radio ready state 50
Rain sensor 55
Range 63
Rear 37
Rear fog light, bulb replace‐ ment 179
Rear lights, refer to Tail lights 179
Rear seat backrests, foldable, MINI Countryman 102
Rear seat backrests, foldable, MINI Paceman 103
Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐ rors 42
Rear window defroster with air conditioner 92 Rear window defroster with
automatic climate con‐
trol 95
Rear window, washing 56
Rear window wiper 56
Recirculated air mode, air conditioner 92
Recirculated air mode, auto‐ matic climate control 94
Recommended fuel grade 152
Recommended tire brands 161
Releasing, refer to Unlock‐ ing 29
Remaining range for service, refer to Service require‐
ments 66
Remaining range, refer to Range 63
Remote control 20
Remote control, battery re‐ placement 30
Remote control, Comfort Ac‐ cess 28
Remote control, Comfort Ac‐ cess, malfunctions 29
Remote control, garage door opener 96
Remote control, radio interfer‐ ence 24
Remote control, removing from the ignition lock 50
Remote control, service data 172
Remote control, universal 96
Replacement remote con‐ trol 20
Replacing wheels/tires 160
Reporting safety malfunc‐ tions 9
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 62
Reservoir for washer fluid, re‐ fer to Washer fluid reser‐
voir 57 Seite 218REFERENCEEverything from A to Z218
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