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Coolant temperature gauge, Engine coolant temperature gauge – Mini 2004 Cooper User Manual

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OVERVIEW

REPAIRS

OPERATION

CONTROLS

DATA

INDEX

FUEL GAUGE

COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE

In the navigation system

Please also comply with the instruc-
tions in the previous section.

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If the indicator light 1 changes from orange
to red, there are approx. 2.1 gallons /
8 liters of fuel in the tank.

Low temperature

The needle is at the bottom or on the right
of the range.

The engine is still cold. Drive at moderate
engine and vehicle speeds.

Center position

Normal operating temperature of the
engine.

High temperature

As soon as there is a deviation from the
center position upwards or to the left:

Drive moderately and at low engine speed.
If necessary, switch off the engine and
allow it to cool down.

Checking coolant level, refer to page

100

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1 Red indicator lamp

When you switch on the ignition, warning
lamp 1 comes on briefly to confirm that the
system is operational.

Lights up while driving:
Engine is too hot. Switch off the engine
immediately and allow it to cool down.

Navigation system option

Coolant temperature warning
lamp in the speedometer lights up
while driving:

Engine is too hot. Switch off the engine
immediately and allow it to cool down.

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