Coolant Temperature Gauge - Mini S Owner's Manual

FUEL GAUGE
In the navigation system
Please also comply with the instruc-
tions in the previous section.
If the indicator light 1 changes from orange
to red, there are approx. 2.1 gallons /
8 liters of fuel in the tank.

COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE

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, see page 96.
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 tachometer lights up while
driving:
Engine is too hot. Switch off the engine
immediately and allow it to cool down.
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