Indic a to r and war n ing lamp s – Mini 2008 Cooper User Manual

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Indicator lamp 1 flashes:

Engine malfunction under high load.
High engine load will result in dam-
age to the catalytic converter

You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the vehicle
checked without delay.

Indicator lamp 1 comes on:

Engine malfunction with adverse
effect on exhaust emissions

You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the car checked as
soon as possible.

Lights up in red:

Engine overheating

Carefully bring the car to a stop,
switch off the engine and allow it to
cool down. Do not open the bonnet,
otherwise there would be a risk of
injury by scalding. Contact your MINI
Dealer.

Lights up in yellow:

Engine too hot

Continue driving at more moderate
speed so that the engine can cool
down. Have the engine checked with-
out delay if the situation reoccurs.

Lights up in red:

Battery is no longer being charged.
Alternator malfunction

Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers. Have the battery checked
without delay.

Lights up in yellow:

Battery charge level very low, battery
aged or not securely connected

Have the battery checked as soon as
possible.

Indication in US models

Parking brake applied

1

2

Cause

What to do

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