Mini Cooper 2002, Owner'S Manual

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FUEL GAUGE TEMPERATURE GAUGE
In the navigation system
Please also comply with the instruc-
tions in the previous column.
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Once indicator lamp 1 switches from
orange to red, there are still approx.
2.1 gallons (8 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
Low temperature
The needle is located at the bottom or on
the right.
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 to cool down.
Checking coolant level, see page 91.
1 Red indicator lamp
When you switch on the ignition, warning
lamp 1 comes on briefly to confirm that the
system is operational.
If the lamp comes on while operating the
vehicle, the engine has overheated. Switch
off the engine immediately and allow it to
cool down.
Navigation system option
Coolant temperature warning
lamp in the tachometer.
If the lamp comes on while oper-
ating the vehicle, the engine has over-
heated. Switch off the engine immediately
and allow it to cool down.
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