MINI Convertible Warning Lights: What They Mean

Red: stop or act now

Airbag system

Brief illumination at start means airbags and belt tensioners work. If it stays off or stays on, the system may not be operational.
What to do: Have the vehicle checked immediately by an authorized service center or qualified repair shop. PDF page 136

Brake system

Brake pads are worn or the brake system has another issue; braking assistance may fail and higher pedal force may be needed.
What to do: Have the vehicle checked immediately by an authorized service center or qualified repair shop. PDF page 136

Pedestrian Warning

Steady: risk of collision with a person detected. Flashing with signal: imminent collision with a pedestrian or cyclist.
What to do: Steady: be more alert. Flashing: brake immediately or make an evasive maneuver. PDF page 137

Forward Collision Warning

Steady: risk of collision with a vehicle. Flashing with signal: imminent collision with a vehicle.
What to do: Steady: be more alert. Flashing: brake immediately or evade. PDF page 137

Risk of collision

Lights or flashes with an acoustic signal when a collision is imminent. PDF page 137

Intersection Collision Warning: vehicle detected from the right

Steady: risk of collision with a vehicle crossing from the right. Flashing with signal: imminent collision.
What to do: Steady: be more alert. Flashing: brake immediately or evade. PDF page 137

Intersection Collision Warning: vehicle detected from the left

Steady: risk of collision with a vehicle crossing from the left. Flashing with signal: imminent collision.
What to do: Steady: be more alert. Flashing: brake immediately or evade. PDF page 137

Distance Control

Flashing with acoustic signal warns of a possible collision with the vehicle ahead.
What to do: Brake and evade as necessary. PDF page 137

Assisted Driving Mode: hands are not on steering wheel

Hands are off the wheel and system interruption is imminent; the system may slow the vehicle to a standstill without steering support.
What to do: Grab the steering wheel immediately. PDF page 138

Assisted Driving Mode

Flashing with signal: the system is switched off or will be interrupted very soon. PDF page 137

Seat belt reminder

The driver's seat belt is not engaged. PDF page 136

Parking brake

The parking brake is set. PDF page 136

Amber: check soon

Antilock Braking System

The system may not be operational; ABS is unavailable and steering may be restricted during full braking.
What to do: Have the vehicle checked immediately by an authorized service center or qualified repair shop. PDF page 138

Dynamic Stability Control

Flashing: system is stabilizing the vehicle. Steady: malfunction or initializing, stabilization restricted or failed.
What to do: Flashing: slow down and adapt driving. Staying on: have the vehicle checked immediately. PDF page 138

Flat tire monitor

The monitor indicates a flat tire or tire pressure loss.
What to do: Reduce speed and stop cautiously; avoid sudden braking and steering. PDF page 139

Tire Pressure Monitor

Steady: flat tire or pressure loss. Flashing then steady: losses cannot be detected, due to interference, reset failure, or malfunction.
What to do: Follow the Check Control message; if malfunction, have the vehicle checked by a service center. PDF page 139

Exhaust emissions

Exhaust quality is declining, e.g., loose fuel cap. Flashing indicates excessive engine misfiring.
What to do: If flashing, reduce speed and have the vehicle checked immediately to protect the catalytic converter. PDF page 139

Steering system

The steering system may not be operational.
What to do: Have the vehicle checked by an authorized service center or qualified repair shop. PDF page 139

Assisted Driving Mode: Hands are not on steering wheel

Hands are not on the wheel; the system is still active.
What to do: Grab the steering wheel with your hands. PDF page 138

Assisted Driving Mode

Steady with signal: system interruption imminent. Flashing: a lane boundary has been crossed. PDF page 138

Dynamic Stability Control deactivated, or increased driving dynamics activated

Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated or enhanced driving dynamics is activated. PDF page 138

Drive-off support

Drive-off support is activated. PDF page 139

Green: system on

Turn signal

The turn signal is on; unusually fast flashing means a turn signal bulb has failed. PDF page 139

Summarized in our own words from the 2025 MINI Convertible owner's manual (AI-assisted; every light name was matched against its cited page 2026-10-18). Your vehicle may not have every light, and other years can differ. A red warning that stays on usually means stop safely and check: your manual has the final word.