Safety Warning
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2005COOPER S CONVERTIBLE (R52) L4-1.6L SC (W11)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISLIGHTING AND HORNSTURN SIGNALSDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONTURN SIGNAL INDICATOREXTERIOR LIGHTS - EMERGENCY OPERATING MODE
2005 Mini Cooper S Convertible (R52) L4-1.6L SC (W11)
Exterior Lights - Emergency Operating Mode
2005 Mini Cooper S Convertible (R52) L4-1.6L SC (W11)SECTION Exterior Lights - Emergency Operating Mode
Exterior lights - emergency operating mode
Function
An emergency operating mode circuit is used to supply the exterior lights if the central body electrical system fails. If the central body electrical system fails, the exterior lights switch into emergency operating mode. The exterior lights can still operate. However, the functionality is restricted.
Lights that function in emergency operating mode
A list of the exterior lights and functions that continue to operate with the ignition key in position ON no matter what the position of the main light switch appears below:
- Front limit lights
- Taillights
- Low beam headlamps
- left and right brake lights (when brake is operated)
Lights that do not function in emergency operating mode
A list of the exterior lights and functions that do not operate in emergency operating mode appears below:
- Turn indicator lamps
- Hazard warning lights
- High beam headlamps
- Fog lights
- Rear fog lights
- Central body electrical system communication to the body bus
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.