Socket for on-board diagnosis obd, Emissions – Mini 2013 Countryman User Manual

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Maintenance

MOBILITY

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Socket for On-Board
Diagnosis OBD

The primary components that make up the
emissions can be checked by a device via the
OBD socket.

Emissions

The warning lamps come on. The vehicle
is producing higher emissions. You can
continue your journey, but moderate
your speed and exercise due caution.

Have the car checked as soon as possible.
Under certain circumstances, one of the lamps
will flash or light up continuously. This indicates
excessive misfiring or a malfunction in the
engine. If this happens, reduce your speed and
visit the nearest MINI dealer as soon as possible.
Severe misfiring can quickly lead to serious dam-
age of emissions-related components, espe-
cially the catalytic converter. In addition,
mechanical engine components can become
damaged.

If the fuel cap is not properly tightened,
the OBD system may conclude that fuel
vapors are escaping, causing an indica-

tor to light up. If the fuel cap is then tightened,
the indicator should go out within a few days.

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