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This post will show you the full symbols and meanings of the dashboard warning lights on your Mini Cooper.
Check it out to find out their meaning and WHAT SHOULD YOU DO when they come up.
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Mini Cooper Dashboard Warning Lights: Symbols and Meanings [FULL LIST]
1. Dashboard warning light Name Message
Charging System TroubleLight
Serious Charging System problem.
Thevehicleshould bebrought to a completestop as quickly as possibleor the
vehiclemay simply stop running.
Charging System TroubleLight
Thevehicle's hybrid battery must beserviced by your dealer or qualified
serviceprofessional as soon as possible.
BrakeTroubleLight
Aserious problem with thebrakes.
Thelight will also beon when thehand, or emergency, brakeis engaged.
BrakeTroubleLight
Aserious problem with thebrakes.
Thelight will also beon when thehand, or emergency, brakeis engaged.
BrakeTroubleLight
Aserious problem with thebrakes.
Thelight will also beon when thehand, or emergency, brakeis engaged.
BrakeTroubleLight
Aserious problem with thebrakes.
Thelight will also beon when thehand, or emergency, brakeis engaged.
Parking BrakeIndicator
Indicates that theparking, or emergency brakeis engaged. Besureto
disengagetheparking or emergency brakebeforedriving.
Parking BrakeIndicator
Indicates that theparking, or emergency brakeis engaged. Besureto
disengagetheparking or emergency brakebeforedriving.
Parking BrakeIndicator Indicates that serviceis necessary.
Oil Warning Lights Without thewavy line, your engineis telling you that theoil pressureis low
Oil Warning Lights Awavy linebelow theoil can indicates theoil level is low.
Oil Warning Lights
Ifit is seen on theinstrument panel, pull over and shut down theengineas
soon as possibleto allow it to cool down.
TemperatureWarning Indicators
Theenginetemperatureis too high.
Should stop thevehicleand turn offtheengine.
Turning on theheater to thehighest setting will removesomeoftheheat as
well.
Seat Belt Reminder Indicator Theindicators simply want you to put on your seat belt.
Seat Belt Reminder Indicator Theindicators simply want you to put on your seat belt.
SRS Air Bag Indicator
Aproblem exists with oneofthemany airbags in thevehicle, which should be
taken to thedealer or authorized servicecenter as soon as possible.
SRS Air Bag Indicator
Aproblem exists with oneofthemany airbags in thevehicle, which should be
taken to thedealer or authorized servicecenter as soon as possible.
Security and Immobilizer System
Indicator
Indicatethat theignition switch is locked and will need theproper
transponder-equipped key fob to start or re-start.
Security and Immobilizer System
Indicator
Indicatethat theignition switch is locked and will need theproper
transponder-equipped key fob to start or re-start.
Door Ajar and Other Open Indicator
Closethedoor, trunk lid, rear hatch, hood, or whatever is shown as open as
soon as possible.
2. Door Ajar and Other Open Indicator
Theignition is on and Driver’s Door is theoneopen. So long as thevehicle
is not in gear, thereshould benothing to beconcerned about.
Hood Ajar Indicator
Besurethehood is closed and/or that nothing is preventing thehood from
fully closing. Otherwise, havethelight and its trigger serviced as soon as
possible
Power Steering TroubleLight
Maintenanceor ServiceRequired
Indicator
Therequired servicemay bea common oil changeor something more
important such as a transmission service.
Master Warning Light Indicator
It could very well point out something as serious as low oil pressure.
However, despitetheserious look to thesymbol, it is generally associated
with simplereminders such as a door ajar or that it is timeto changetheoil.
Master Warning Light Indicator
It could very well point out something as serious as low oil pressure.
However, despitetheserious look to thesymbol, it is generally associated
with simplereminders such as a door ajar or that it is timeto changetheoil.
Transmission Oil TemperatureIndicators
Theoil temperaturein thetransmission is too high, which risks transmission
failure.
Transmission Oil TemperatureIndicators
Theoil temperaturein thetransmission is too high, which risks transmission
failure.
Transmission Oil TemperatureIndicators
Atransmission in a number ofinstances. Again, pull over and allow the
transmission to cool down or thereis a risk offailure.
Keyless Ignition Detection Indicator indicates that thekey is not detected
Low BrakePad Warning Light Your vehicle’s brakepads areworn, or low, and need servicing
Pedestrian Warning Indicator Aman standing in thedriving lane.
Pedestrian Warning Indicator Acollision with a person detected is imminent
Pedestrian Warning Indicator Acollision with a person detected is imminent
Collision Warning System and
Malfunction Indicator
ServiceInterval Indicator Indicatetheapproach ofa ServiceInterval
Top Lock Indicator Thelock mechanism is not engaged or has failed.
Top FailureIndicator
Thecar does not recognizewherethetop is and will need to besecured,
opened or closed, manually.
External Sound System Fault Indicator Alert pedestrians to thepresenceofthevehicle.
LaneDepartureWarning Indicator Thevehiclecrosses thelinewithout having used a turn signal.
3. Dashboard
warning light
Name Message
Parking BrakeIndicator Indicates that serviceis necessary.
Parking BrakeIndicator Indicates that serviceis necessary.
Oil Warning Lights An admonition to check theoil.
Iftheoil level is good, theengineneeds servicing as soon as possibleas an oil pump
failureis likely and will lead to serious enginedamage.
Oil Warning Lights An admonition to check theoil.
Iftheoil level is good, theengineneeds servicing as soon as possibleas an oil pump
failureis likely and will lead to serious enginedamage.
Oil Warning Lights Theengine’s RPMhas been reduced.
Low oil pressurecan result in serious enginedamage, even at reduced RPMs, so havethe
engineserviced as soon as possible.
TemperatureWarning Indicators Theenginetemperatureis too high.
Stop thevehicleand turn offtheengine.
Turning on theheater to thehighest setting will removesomeoftheheat as well.
TemperatureWarning Indicators Fuel having entered theengineoil. Run theengineuntil warm to allow thefuel to
evaporate. Also, avoid running at a high rpm as well.
SRS Air Bag Indicator Aproblem exists with oneofthemany airbags in thevehicle, which should betaken to
thedealer or authorized servicecenter as soon as possible.
Security and Immobilizer System
Indicator
Indicatethat theignition switch is locked and will need theproper transponder-
equipped key fob to start or re-start
SunroofOpen indicator Closethesunroofifyou wish.
Power Steering TroubleLight
Maintenanceor ServiceRequired
Indicator
Areminder that routinemaintenanceis needed, such as an oil change, although thecar
on thelift could suggest a moreserious problem.
Maintenanceor ServiceRequired
Indicator
Areminder that routinemaintenanceis needed, such as an oil change, although thecar
on thelift could suggest a moreserious problem.
Maintenanceor ServiceRequired
Indicator
Indicatethat oneofthevehicle’s systems has failed and needs repair.
Master Warning Light Indicator Afault in thevehicle’s Stability Control System, as well as a slip indicator. Thevehicle
can bedriven with caution, but without thebenefit oftheadvanced electronic control
system.
Automatic Shift Lock / Engine
Start Operation
Areminder that thebrakemust bestepped on to releasethelock and shift the
transmission into driveor reverse.
Automatic Shift Lock / Engine
Start Operation
Areminder that thebrakemust bestepped on to releasethelock and shift the
transmission into driveor reverse.
Automatic Shift Lock / Engine
Start Operation
Areminder that thebrakemust bestepped on to releasethelock and shift the
transmission into driveor reverse.
Roll Away Potential Indicator Theshift lever in a vehicleequipped with an automatic transmission is not fully engaged
in Park. This leaves thepotential for thevehicleto moveeven with theengineoff.
Check EngineLight
4. Check EngineLight
Check EngineLight
Electronic Shift or Throttle
Control Indicator
denotethat thesystem should bedeactivated under normal driving conditions.
Electronic Shift or Throttle
Control Indicator
thereis a malfunction in thesystem.
Transmission Oil Temperature
Indicator
Theoil temperaturein thetransmission is too high, which risks transmission failure.
Low BrakePad Warning Light Your vehicle’s brakepads areworn, or low, and need servicing.
Low BrakePad Warning Light Thepads areworn and need to bereplaced.
Fuel, Low Fuel, and Fuel Sensor
Indicators
Thefuel is low
Fuel, Low Fuel, and Fuel Sensor
Indicators
Indicates a failureofthesensor and that thelevel shown on thefuel gaugecannot be
relied upon.
Fuel, Low Fuel, and Fuel Sensor
Indicators
When thefuel level drops in vehicles powered by thegas
Low Windshield Washer Fluid
Indicators
Fill thewindshield washer fluid reservoir as soon as possible.
Low Windshield Washer Fluid
Indicators
Fill thewindshield washer fluid reservoir as soon as possible.
Low Windshield Washer Fluid
Indicators
Fill thewindshield washer fluid reservoir as soon as possible.
Low Windshield Washer Fluid
Indicators
Fill thewindshield washer fluid reservoir as soon as possible.
Slip, Stability Control and Fault
Indicator
When a vehicledetects slippery conditions, its stability or traction control system is
activated. Thelight will flash, irregularly in somevehicles, indicating that thesystem is
doing its work, helping to keep thevehiclein control.
Slip, Stability Control and Fault
Indicator
When a vehicledetects slippery conditions, its stability or traction control system is
activated. Thelight will flash, irregularly in somevehicles, indicating that thesystem is
doing its work, helping to keep thevehiclein control.
Slip, Stability Control and Fault
Indicator
When a vehicledetects slippery conditions, its stability or traction control system is
activated. Thelight will flash, irregularly in somevehicles, indicating that thesystem is
doing its work, helping to keep thevehiclein control.
Slip, Stability Control and Fault
Indicator
When a vehicledetects slippery conditions, its stability or traction control system is
activated. Thelight will flash, irregularly in somevehicles, indicating that thesystem is
doing its work, helping to keep thevehiclein control.
Stability Control OffIndicators Thestability control system is deactivated.
Stability Control OffIndicators Thestability control system is deactivated.
Stability Control OffIndicators Thestability control system is deactivated.
5. Traction and ActiveTraction
Control Indicator
Indicates thesystem is on and functioning or that thesystem has a malfunction,
respectively.
Traction and ActiveTraction
Control Indicator
Amalfunction is indicated. Notethat traction control systems usethevehicle’s
brakes and throttlein their operations and themalfunctions may bein theantilock
brakes or theengine.
Traction and ActiveTraction
Control Indicator
Amalfunction is indicated. Notethat traction control systems usethevehicle’s
brakes and throttlein their operations and themalfunctions may bein theantilock
brakes or theengine.
TirePressureMonitoring System Theinflation on oneofthetires is reduced about 25% or more. In most cases, that will be
about eight pounds
TirePressureMonitoring System Thesystem needs to bereset or could mean that a tireis low as well. Regardless, thetire
pressures must bechecked for thesakeofsafety.
Collision Warning System and
Malfunction Indicators
Collision Warning System and
Malfunction Indicators
Useradar whileothers usecameras, which can befound here.
Collision Warning System and
Malfunction Indicators
When thebrakes areapplied automatically, which would beobvious if it occurred!
Park Assist Systems Indicator Thereis a malfunction in thesystem or thesensors aredirty
Park Assist Systems Indicator Thesystem may simply havebeen turned off.
Frost or Cold Warning or Snow
ModeIndicator
Thevehiclehas been placed in Snow Mode
Frost or Cold Warning or Snow
ModeIndicator
Indicatecold weather and thepossibility offrost on theroadway.
Frost or Cold Warning or Snow
ModeIndicator
Indicatecold weather and thepossibility offrost on theroadway.
Activeor Advanced Cruise
Control Indicators
Intended to imply a forward looking radar.
Lamp Out Indicator
Automatic Headlight Dimmer or
Malfunction Indicator
Theheadlights themselves will continueto function in high or low beam, but they will
need to becycled manually
Automatic Headlight Dimmer or
Malfunction Indicator
Useas an Automatic Wiper Fault Indicator
Auto BrakeHold Indicator Indicatea fault in thesystem.
Auto BrakeHold Indicator Indicatea fault in thesystem.
Auto BrakeHold Indicator Indicatea fault in thesystem.
LaneDepartureWarning
Indicator
Thevehicleis traveling closeto either theleft or theright ofthetraveling lane.
6. LaneDepartureWarning
Indicator
Thevehicleis traveling closeto either theleft or theright ofthetraveling lane.
LaneDepartureWarning
Indicator
Thevehicleis traveling closeto either theleft or theright ofthetraveling lane.
LaneDepartureWarning
Indicator
Awarning chimemay also beheard.
LaneDepartureWarning
Indicator
Awarning chimemay also beheard.
LaneDepartureWarning
Indicator
Thesystem is turned off.
LaneDepartureWarning
Indicator
Afault in thesystem.
External Sound System Fault
Indicator
Alert pedestrians to thepresenceofthevehicle.
External Sound System Fault
Indicator
Alert pedestrians to thepresenceofthevehicle.
External Sound System Fault
Indicator
Alert pedestrians to thepresenceofthevehicle.
Power Top TroubleIndicator Theroofcan befolded away.
Power Top TroubleIndicator What goes up can comedown.
Antilock Braking System Trouble
Light
TheABS system helps to keep thecar from skidding out ofcontrol during braking in
slippery or extremebraking conditions by limiting your wheels from locking up.
Antilock Braking System Trouble
Light
TheABS system helps to keep thecar from skidding out ofcontrol during braking in
slippery or extremebraking conditions by limiting your wheels from locking up.
Antilock Braking System Trouble
Light
In slippery conditions, thedriver must control any tendency for thewheels to lock
during braking.
Antilock Braking System Trouble
Light
Indicatea problem with the4-or All-wheel Drivesystem as well as theABS System. Ifthis
is thecase, oneor moreadditional indicators will bepresent. Havethevehiclechecked as
soon as possibleby a competent shop.
Antilock Braking System Trouble
Light
Comeon when theABS system is simply doing its job . It does not indicatea fault.
Keyless Ignition Detection
Indicator
Indicatethepresenceofan electronic key in a push button or, ironically, keyless start, or
keyless ignition, vehicle.
Keyless Ignition Detection
Indicator
Indicatethepresenceofan electronic key in a push button or, ironically, keyless start, or
keyless ignition, vehicle.
Keyless Ignition Detection
Indicator
Indicatethepresenceofan electronic key in a push button or, ironically, keyless start, or
keyless ignition, vehicle.
Keyless Ignition Detection
Indicator
Indicatea weak fob battery
Keyless Ignition Detection
Indicator
Indicates that thefob is not detected or has been removed from thevehicle.
7. Keyless Ignition Detection
Indicator
Indicates that thefob is not detected or has been removed from thevehicle.
Keyless Ignition Detection
Indicator
Thefob is detected but that thebattery in thefob is low and should bereplaced.
Keyless Ignition Detection
Indicator
Replacethebattery as soon as possible. They do NOTuseAAor AAAbatteries!
Keyless Ignition Detection
Indicator
Replacethebattery as soon as possible. They do NOTuseAAor AAAbatteries!
Keyless Ignition Detection
Indicator
Replacethebattery as soon as possible. They do NOTuseAAor AAAbatteries!
Keyless Ignition Detection
Indicator
Get to get into and start your vehicleonly ifthecorrect deviceis present, has a working
battery and is not interfered with by other electronics
Keyless Ignition Detection
Indicator
Get to get into and start your vehicleonly ifthecorrect deviceis present, has a working
battery and is not interfered with by other electronics
Electronic BrakeForce
Distribution TroubleIndicator
Thesystem is unavailableor has a fault. In either case, an authorized repair facility will be
needed to resolveits issue.
Low Coolant Warning Symbol Theengine’s cooling system is low on fluid. Topping offthecooling system fluid —
whiletheengineis cool — may resolvetheissue.
Low Coolant Warning Symbol Theengine’s cooling system is low on fluid. Topping offthecooling system fluid —
whiletheengineis cool — may resolvetheissue.
Check Gas Cap Indicator Check that thecap’s seal is good and replacethecap iftheseal is cracked or otherwise
damaged.
Check Gas Cap Indicator Check that thecap’s seal is good and replacethecap iftheseal is cracked or otherwise
damaged.
Check Gas Cap Indicator Check that thecap’s seal is good and replacethecap iftheseal is cracked or otherwise
damaged.
Check Gas Cap Indicator Check that thecap’s seal is good and replacethecap iftheseal is cracked or otherwise
damaged.
Check Gas Cap Indicator Check that thecap’s seal is good and replacethecap iftheseal is cracked or otherwise
damaged.
Speed Warning Indicator Thetop cannot beactivated becausethecar is moving too fast.
8. Dashboard
warning light
Name Message
Security and Immobilizer System
Indicator
Thevehicleis immobilized.
Electronic Shift or ThrottleControl
Indicator
your vehicleis either kept it in a lower gear for more
powerful acceleration in difficult terrain or allowed to
throttlemorepowerfully or deliberately
Keyless Ignition Detection Indicator
a vehicleto bestarted only when an electronic key is
present in, and detected by, thevehicle
Traction and ActiveTraction Control
Indicator
Indicatethat thesystem has been activated and doing
its job to maintain traction in slippery conditions
Traction and ActiveTraction Control
Indicator
Indicatethat thesystem has been activated and doing
its job to maintain traction in slippery conditions
Traction and ActiveTraction Control
Indicator
Indicatethat thesystem has been activated and doing
its job to maintain traction in slippery conditions
Park Assist Systems Indicator Thesystem is activated and working.
Activeor Advanced CruiseControl
Indicators
Thesystem is responding to traffic ahead and thearrow
indicates a speed has been set.
Activeor Advanced CruiseControl
Indicators
Thesystem is turned on and amber when actually
adjusting thedistanceto a vehicleahead.
Cruiseor Speed Control Text Indicator
Thecruisecontrol is engaged.
It is perfectly straightforward, as opposed to thetwo
imagesymbols below that arenow often used in its
place.
Cruiseor Speed Control Text Indicator
Thecruisecontrol is engaged.
It is perfectly straightforward, as opposed to thetwo
imagesymbols below that arenow often used in its
place.
Cruiseor Speed Control Text Indicator Aspeed is set
Cruiseor Speed Control Text Indicator Thecruisecontrol is engaged
Lamp Out Indicator
Automatic Headlight Dimmer or
Malfunction Indicator
Indicates that thehigh beams areon and that the
system will automatically (AUTO or A) switch between
thelow and high headlight beams on theautomobile
depending on whether or not sensors detect oncoming
Automatic Headlight Dimmer or
Malfunction Indicator
Indicates that thehigh beams areon and that the
system will automatically (AUTO or A) switch between
thelow and high headlight beams on theautomobile
depending on whether or not sensors detect oncoming
Park Lamp or Tail Light (Canada) Indicator All thelights, except theheadlights, arein use.
Turn Signal Indicator
Auto BrakeHold Indicator TheAuto BrakeHold system is activated.
Auto BrakeHold Indicator TheAuto BrakeHold system is activated.
10. Dashboard
warning light
Name Message
TemperatureWarning Indicator
Indicates that thecoolant temperatureis below what is needed for optimum
performance.
Automatic Headlight Dimmer or Malfunction
Indicator
Thehigh beams areon and that thesystem will automatically (AUTO or A)
switch between thelow and high headlight beams on theautomobile
depending on whether or not sensors detect oncoming vehiclehead lights in
thedistance.
Automatic Headlight Dimmer or Malfunction
Indicator
Thehigh beams areon and that thesystem will automatically (AUTO or A)
switch between thelow and high headlight beams on theautomobile
depending on whether or not sensors detect oncoming vehiclehead lights in
thedistance.
High or Low Beam on Indicators
Thelight is activeonly when thehigh beams areactive(turned on) and has
been a standard in vehicles for decades.
High or Low Beam on Indicators
Thelight is activeonly when thehigh beams areactive(turned on) and has
been a standard in vehicles for decades.
Frost or Cold Warning or Snow ModeIndicator
Somechargein themain EV battery may belost or unavailabledueto cold
weather.
11. Dashboard
warning light
Name Message
Maintenanceor ServiceRequired Indicator
LaneDepartureWarning Indicators
Thevehicleis traveling closeto either theleft or theright ofthe
traveling lane.
LaneDepartureWarning Indicators
Thevehicleis traveling closeto either theleft or theright ofthe
traveling lane.
Park Assist Systems Indicator Thesystem is activated and working.
Low Speed, Gradeand Terrain Assist Indicator Indicates a problem with Downhill Speed Regulation.
Activeor Advanced CruiseControl Indicator
Thesystem is turned on and amber when actually adjusting the
distanceto a vehicleahead.
Automatic Headlight Dimmer or Malfunction
Indicator
Thehigh beam system off. Thepark lights areon
Master Warning Light Indicator
Alert thedriver to look for a messagein theinformation center, but
themessagewill not involvea serious drivability issue.
Power Top TroubleIndicator Aconvertibletop partially open.
Power Top TroubleIndicator Thetrunk partition is not fully closed.