Indicator and warning lamps – BMW 2004 Mini Convertible Cooper User Manual

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INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPS

Technology that monitors itself

The system runs a check on the indicator
and warning lamps marked by

each time

you switch on the ignition. They each light
up once for different periods of time.

If a malfunction should occur in one of
these systems, the corresponding lamp
does not go out after the engine is started
or it lights up while the vehicle is moving.
You will see below the correct way to react
to this.

Red: stop immediately

Battery charge current

The battery is no longer being
charged. Indicates a defective alter-

nator drive belt or a problem with the
charge circuit. Please contact your MINI
Dealer.

If the drive belt is defective, do not
continue driving. The engine could be

damaged due to overheating. When the
power-assist is deactivated, increased
steering effort is required.

Engine oil pressure

The engine oil pressure is too low.
Pull over immediately and switch

off the engine. Please contact your MINI
Dealer.

Do not continue driving; otherwise,
the engine could be damaged

because of inadequate lubrication.

Brake warning lamp

Lights up although the parking
brake is released. The brake fluid

level is too low. Before driving further, be
sure to comply with the information on
pages

and

111

. Have the system

checked immediately.

Display of the malfunction
described above in Canadian mod-
els.

If equipped with a navigation system or
Cockpit Chrono Pack:

Coolant temperature warning
lamp in the navigation system or
Cockpit Chrono Pack

Lights up while driving:
Engine is too hot. Pull over to the side of
the road immediately, switch off the
engine and allow it to cool down, refer also
to page

. Have the system checked

immediately.