This part accommodates lots of the dashboard warning lights and engine administration symbols for BMW Mini Cooper, Clubman and Mini Countryman from numerous dates.
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Every warning mild checklist gives a proof of its which means detailing the fault. The dashboard warning lights that illuminate in your Mini could fluctuate relying on the mannequin, the 12 months and the nation the place it was manufactured. Automobile warning lights in all makes and fashions usually observe an identical rule by way of image color.
The color of the illuminated image signifies how critical the issue is. Pink symbols for instance will often signify a extra critical situation the place rapid consideration is important to keep away from injury to car parts, or the place security could also be compromised.
Orange or yellow symbols signify much less pressing points, reminiscent of a car service is required for instance. Different image colors signify driver info, sometimes within the type of inexperienced or blue illuminations. Flashing dashboard warning lights signify pressing points.
Airbag and seat belt tensioner failure mild
These dashboard lights will illuminate if both a number of airbags methods have reported a fault, or if the seat belt tensioners have failed. If seat belt tensioners have failed, use seat belts as regular. Have the car checked by an authorised workshop instantly. For additional details about airbags and potential faults, see why is the airbag mild on?
Energy steering failure
If this dashboard warning mild illuminates, the facility assisted steering has failed. The car can nonetheless be pushed though considerably completely different steering traits shall be felt. Take your Mini to an authorised restore workshop as quickly as potential.
Mini outdoors temperature
The BMW Mini outdoors temperature warning mild (snowflake inside a triangle) illuminates if the temperature falls to round +3C / 37F. A sign will sound and this warning mild will come on. That is to warn you to drive cautiously. This additionally signifies an elevated threat of sheet ice on the roads.
Engine refuses to start out
To start out the engine, depress the brake if the automotive has computerized transmission, or depress the clutch if the automotive has guide transmission.
Ignition on and driver’s door open
This exclamation mark dashboard image illuminate when the ignition is tried to be switched on while the motive force door shouldn’t be shut.
Diesel preheat mild
When temperatures fall beneath 0C / 32F, beginning the engine could also be delayed by way of computerized preheating on diesel engines.
Distant management defective
The important thing dashboard mild will illuminate if the distant management is defective or not detected if the automotive has handy entry with out its want. If the engine can’t be began, have the distant management checked.
Distant management battery
The important thing with the battery image warning will illuminate if the battery within the distant management is discharged or flat. Drive longer journeys to recharge the battery or in older fashions exchange the battery.
Engine malfunction mild
This dashboard image signifies an engine malfunction inside your Mini automotive. The severity of the malfunction is dependent upon the sunshine color. If the image reveals purple, cease the automotive and change off the engine. You can be unable to proceed your journey. If the image reveals yellow, engine energy is proscribed. You’ll be able to proceed the journey, however have the difficulty handled by an authorised workshop as quickly as potential.
Engine fault warning
This mild signifies a fault throughout the engine. On the Mini dashboard, if the fault mild is flashing, scale back velocity and average engine load. Excessive engine load will lead to injury to the catalytic converter. If the image stays a relentless illumination, a degradation in car emissions will happen. In both case, car might be pushed, however search help from a car technician as quickly as potential.
Battery warning mild
Severity of the issue is signified by color of the dashboard image. Pink signifies the battery is now not being charged. Yellow signifies the battery has a low cost. In both case, flip off any car methods that eat electrical cost and have the battery checked as quickly as potential. See Why is the battery warning mild on for additional assist. See automotive battery life expectancy and upkeep for assist.
Brake points warning
In addition to informing the motive force that the handbrake is utilized, this warning mild has different makes use of relying on its color. If purple, brake fluid is simply too low. High up the brake fluid reservoir with fluid or search technical help if unsure. If yellow, the Hill Begins Help function has failed and the automotive won’t be held in place after the brake has been launched. If the mixture reveals the above image together with the automotive on a service ramp / raise stand, this signifies the brake pads are worn. this needs to be checked out immediately as braking might grow to be significantly impaired.
Engine temperature
Severity of the engine temperature warning mild is dependent upon color. If the dashboard image is purple, overheating will happen. Cease the automotive and change off the engine to permit cooling. Don’t open bonnet till engine has sufficiently cooled as there’s a threat of scolding. If the sunshine is yellow, the engine is working sizzling. Decelerate and average engine load to permit the engine to chill. See what’s engine coolant and find out how to test engine coolant for additional particulars.
Electronics failure
The automotive on a service ramp stand raise dashboard warning mild together with the symbols discovered below it signifies a car electronics failure.
The automotive can now not be pushed with out being seen by a car technician.
Automobile on ramp / raise mild
The Mini automotive on ramp / raise warning mild signifies numerous points relying on the color of the image when illuminated. An evidence of the colors follows beneath.
Exhibits purple:
- The engine starter has failed. On this scenario, you’ll be unable to start out the engine and mechanical help is required.
- The ignition is malfunctioning and the engine is just potential to start out when the brake pedal is depressed.
- Automobile lighting system failed. Rear and brake lights operational in addition to low beam lights. All different mild non-operational.
Exhibits yellow:
- Brake mild failure.
- Gas provide defective. Automobile will nonetheless be operational though velocity of car needs to be moderated.
- Drive system malfunctioning. Automobile will nonetheless function although at a decreased velocity.
Anti-lock brakes mild
The driving stability management methods have failed, together with the run flat indicator. Hampered braking and decreased stability while driving could also be skilled. Cut back velocity and keep away from conditions that require full or heavy braking. See the Anti-Lock Braking System information for understanding what ABS is and the way it works.
Low engine oil stress mild
If the low oil stress mild illuminates, you have to cease instantly and switch off the engine to keep away from critical injury to engine parts and to stay protected. The help of an authorised Mini technician have to be seen. See find out how to test engine oil for additional info.
Tyre run flat monitor mild
The tyre monitor run flat warning mild will illuminate because of a failure within the system. A purple lights reveals {that a} tyre is deflated or that the run flat indicator didn’t initialise. A yellow image will point out the run flat indicator has failed and punctures won’t be detected. If you’re experiencing issues, see tyre stress warning mild retains approaching. See tyre authorized restrict for info on having too excessive and too low stress in tyres.
Transmission overheating mild
The Mini warning mild cog with thermometer signifies that the transmission is overheating. The severity of the issue is decided by the color of the image. Pink signifies overheating and requires that you just cease the car to permit the transmission to chill down earlier than persevering with. Yellow signifies a sizzling transmission. Cut back engine hundreds to permit for cooling.
Transmission fault dashboard warning mild
The Mini warning mild cog with exclamation mark signifies points with the transmission. The image varies in color; purple or yellow relying on the kind of fault it’s displaying.
Exhibits purple:
- The Mini transmission limp-home programme has activated with a restricted vary of gears. this will likely additionally scale back acceleration. Automobile can nonetheless be pushed though it needs to be checked as quickly as potential.
- Gears might be engaged with out the necessity to depress the brake. At all times depress the brake to have interaction a gear.
- The automated selector lever has locked. Manually unlock the selector lever inter-lock.
Exhibits yellow:
- Automated selector lever is locked in place P with engine working and brake depressed, or the brake sign is defective as a gear might be engaged with out miserable the brake. Manually unlock the selector lever inter-lock or when the car is stationary, at all times depress the brake earlier than partaking a gear. Earlier than exiting the car, transfer the selector lever to place P and switch off the engine.
Dynamic Stability / Traction Management mild
If the sunshine stays on and the system shouldn’t be in use, the Mini Dynamic Stability Management (DSC) and Dynamic Traction Management (DTC) has failed. Automobile can nonetheless be pushed though velocity needs to be decreased, particularly round corners the place traction and stability could also be decreased. Automobile will should be checked as quickly as potential. The arrow circle containing a orange triangle and exclamation mark can be the DSC mild utilized in various fashions of Mini.
Electrical steering wheel lock defective
This dashboard warning mild will illuminate in purple when the electrical steering wheel lock is defective. If relevant, don’t flip off the engine as it will likely be unable to be began. A BMW Mini technician might want to resolve the difficulty.
Mini dashboard mild symbols
All Mini dashboard warning lights can come on in numerous colors and mixtures. Listed beneath are a number of the extra widespread dashboard mild symbols for the BMW Mini.
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