MINI automotive symbols
MINI: dashboard warning and indicator lights, vehicle controls and car-related marks.
MINI red warning lights7
Red usually means a serious fault or a safety warning. Stop when it is safe and check the light's meaning before driving on.
Airbag system (red figure with oval airbag)Dashboard lightsAirbag system (red figure with oval airbag)Lights up briefly when the vehicle is ready: readiness check of the airbag system and belt tensioners. Stays lit: the airbag system or belt tensioners are malfunctioning; have them checked immediately.On MINI
Brake system fault (red circle with exclamation mark)Dashboard lightsBrake system fault (red circle with exclamation mark)Brake pads are worn or there is a fault in the brake system. Braking assistance may not work and higher pedal force may be needed. Have the system checked immediately.On MINI
Brake warning (BRAKE)5 meaningsBrake warning (BRAKE)Brake pads are worn or there is a fault in the brake system. Braking assistance may not work and higher pedal force may be needed. Have the system checked immediately.Differs by brand.On MINI
Forward collision warning (red solid car)Dashboard lightsForward collision warning (red solid car)Lights up: a risk of collision has been detected; increased awareness is needed. Flashes: a collision is imminent; brake or evade immediately.On MINI
Parking brake (PARK)2 meaningsParking brake (PARK)The red light comes on when the electric parking brake is set.Differs by brand.On MINI
Pedestrian warning (red person between road lines)Dashboard lightsPedestrian warning (red person between road lines)The light flashes and an acoustic signal sounds: a collision with a person is imminent. Brake or evade immediately.On MINI
Seat belt reminder (red seated figure with seat)2 meaningsSeat belt reminder (red seated figure with seat)Flashes or lights up: the driver or front passenger seat belt is not buckled. Objects on the front passenger seat can also trigger the reminder. Make sure the seat belts are worn correctly.Differs by brand.On MINI
MINI amber and yellow warning lights4
Amber or yellow usually means a fault or a reminder: the car can normally be driven, but have it checked soon.
ABS text (amber)3 meaningsABS text (amber)ABS may not be operational or available. Steering may be restricted under full braking. Have the system checked immediately.Differs by brand.On MINI
ABS warning18 meaningsABS warningABS may not be operational or available. Steering may be restricted under full braking. Have the system checked immediately.Differs by brand.On MINI
Low tyre pressure (TPMS)18 meaningsLow tyre pressure (TPMS)The yellow light indicates a flat tire or a loss of tire pressure. Reduce speed and stop cautiously, avoiding sudden braking and steering manoeuvres.Differs by brand.On MINI
Steering fault (amber heavy wheel with !)2 meaningsSteering fault (amber heavy wheel with !)The yellow light shows that the steering system may be faulty. Have the steering system checked.Differs by brand.On MINI
MINI green indicator lights7
Green usually shows that a system is switched on and working, such as lights, cruise control or a driving mode.
Bad weather light (green cloud, rain and lamp)Dashboard lightsBad weather light (green cloud, rain and lamp)The green light shows that the bad weather light is switched on.On MINI
Cruise control (green dial with marker)Dashboard lightsCruise control (green dial with marker)The system is switched on and maintains the speed that has been set.On MINI
High beam assist (green, A in lamp)3 meaningsHigh beam assist (green, A in lamp)The Automatic High Beam Assistant is switched on; the high beams are switched on and off automatically.Differs by brand.On MINI
Rear seat belt buckled (green seated figure with seat)Dashboard lightsRear seat belt buckled (green seated figure with seat)The green light shows that the seat belt on the corresponding rear seat is buckled.On MINI
Speed limiter (green LIM)Dashboard lightsSpeed limiter (green LIM)Lit: the system is switched on. Flashes with a signal: the set speed limit has been exceeded; reduce speed or deactivate the system.On MINI
Tail lights / parking lights indicator11 meaningsTail lights / parking lights indicatorThe green light shows that the parking lights or the headlights are switched on.Differs by brand.On MINI
Turn signal indicator9 meaningsTurn signal indicatorThe green arrows show that the turn signal is on. Unusually rapid flashing means a turn signal bulb has failed.Differs by brand.On MINI
MINI blue indicator lights1
Blue is used for a few indicators, most often the high beam (main beam) headlights.
