Mini 2007 Owner's Manual page 18

INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPS
Technology that monitors itself
The system runs a check on the indicator
and warning lamps marked by
turn the key in the ignition lock. 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.
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Red: stop immediately
Battery charge current
when you The battery is no longer being
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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
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
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level is too low. Before driving further, be
sure to comply with the information on
page 120. Have the system checked imme-
diately.
If equipped with a navigation system or
Cockpit Chrono Pack:
required.<
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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 68. Have the system checked
immediately.
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Brake warning lamp
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Lights up although the parking
brake is released. The brake fluid
Canadian models display this
warning lamp.
Coolant temperature warning
lamp in the navigation system or
Cockpit Chrono Pack +