MINI John Cooper Works GP Warning Lights: What They Mean

Amber: check soon

Tire Pressure Monitor TPM

Lit: low tire pressure or flat tire. Flashing then steady: flat tires or pressure losses cannot be detected (malfunction, interference, failed reset, or wheel without TPM electronics).
What to do: Follow the Check Control message. For a malfunction, have the system checked by a dealer or qualified service center; reset again if the reset failed. PDF page 127

Other warnings and indicators

Steering system

The steering system may not be working.
What to do: Have the system checked by a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop. PDF page 127

Flat Tire Monitor FTM

The system signals a loss of tire inflation pressure in a tire.
What to do: Reduce speed and stop cautiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers. PDF page 127

Emissions

Lit: emissions are deteriorating. Flashing: excessive engine misfiring.
What to do: Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible. PDF page 127

DSC Dynamic Stability Control

Flashing: DSC is controlling drive and braking forces to stabilize the vehicle. Lit: DSC has malfunctioned.
What to do: If flashing, reduce speed and adapt driving style. If lit, have the system checked by a dealer or qualified service center. PDF page 127

DSC OFF indicator light

DSC is deactivated, so driving stability is reduced in acceleration and curves.
What to do: Press the button to reactivate DSC as soon as possible. PDF page 174

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated or DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated

DSC is deactivated or DTC is activated. PDF page 127

John Cooper Works GP: Dynamic Stability Control DSC deactivated or GP MODE activated

DSC is deactivated or GP MODE is activated. PDF page 127

Green: system on

LIMIT or LIM indicator

Speed Limiter active when green; flashes when the set speed limit is exceeded; off when system is switched off. PDF page 170

Summarized in our own words from the 2021 MINI John Cooper Works GP 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.