Mini 2011 Cooper Convertible User Manual
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Lights up in red:
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Transmission limp-home pro-
gram active with restricted range
of gears, possibly with reduced
acceleration
You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the system
checked without delay.
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Gears can be engaged without
depressing the brake
Always depress the brake to engage a
gear.
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Automatic selector lever locked
Manually releasing the selector lever
lock, page
Lights up in yellow:
Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
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Automatic selector lever locked:
Selector lever locked in position P
with engine running and brake
depressed or
Manually releasing the selector lever
lock, page
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brake signal malfunctioning: gear
can be engaged without depress-
ing 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:
Transmission overheating
Bring the car to a stop and move the
selector lever to position P. Allow the
transmission to cool down. You can
continue your journey, but moderate
your speed and exercise due caution.
Have the system checked if the situa-
tion reoccurs.
Lights up in yellow:
Transmission too hot
Avoid high engine loads. You can con-
tinue your journey, but moderate
your speed and exercise due caution.
Selector lever position P not engaged.
Vehicle not prevented from rolling
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Cause
What to do
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