2003 Mini Cooper Base, Automatic CVTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

MRS Warning Lamp

The red MRS warning LED is located in the instrument cluster and is illuminated for a short period after switching the ignition to position 1.

If a fault is present within the MRS, the LED will illuminate and remain on until the ignition is switched off. With the warning LED on the MRS may not operate in the event of a collision.

Fig 1: MRS Warning Lamp
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