Controls overview, Tachometer, Displays in tachometer – Mini 2011 Cooper Convertible User Manual

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Controls overview

Tachometer

Never operate the engine with the needle in the
red overspeed zone of the gauge. In this range,
the fuel supply is interrupted to protect the
engine.

Displays in tachometer

1 Current vehicle speed
2 Odometer, trip odometer, outside tempera-

ture display

3 Resetting the trip odometer

Outside temperature warning

When the displayed temperature sinks to
approx. +37

7/+3 6, a signal sounds and a

warning lamp lights up. There is an increased
risk of black ice.

Black ice can also form at temperatures
above +37

7/+3 6. Therefore, drive

carefully, e.g. on bridges and sections of road in
the shade; otherwise, there is an increased acci-
dent risk.

Odometer and trip odometer

Resetting the trip odometer

With the ignition switched on, press knob 3 in
the tachometer.

Units of measure

Select the respective units of measure, miles or
km for the odometer as well as

7 or 6 for the

outside temperature, page

Coolant temperature

A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and
therefore the engine, becomes too hot.
Check coolant level, refer to page

129

Fuel gauge

Fuel tank capacity

Approx. 13.2 US gallons/50 liters.
You can find information on refueling on
page

117

If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period,
when you are driving in mountainous areas, for
example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.
The arrow next to the gas pump symbol of the
fuel gauge points toward the side of the vehicle
with the fuel filler flap.