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kalaharidave · Mar 28th, 2008, 12:54 PM

Hiya stupid question as just got my 01 Cooper but no handbook. What is the switch underneath the handbrake for (in the centre console, switch facing forward....
Thanks!!!

mini_mart · Mar 28th, 2008, 12:59 PM

run flat indicator

Randall Raines · Mar 28th, 2008, 02:00 PM

It's the switch for resetting the Run-flat indicator light as indicated by "mini_mart" here's how to reset / use the button

, from a previous thread.

Quote: Originally Posted by Randall Raines (original)

Run-flat Indicator light / Tyre Pressure warning light.

Initialising the system, after changing a wheel, tyre, or just doing the pressures (make sure all the tyre pressures are correct), even if the light isn't already on

.

Just before you're about to go for a drive, start the car up (don't drive off), press the button (keeping it pressed until the run-flat warning light comes on, then release it) under the hand brake that looks like a cross section of a tyre with a ! in it eg.

( ! )

If your light is already on it should go of and come back on again (if not already on it should come on), set of on your journey (drive), a few yards down the road it should go off (Reset)

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kalaharidave · Mar 28th, 2008, 09:36 PM

Thanks guys

---wouldnt have guessed that in a million years...
and here is the sad bit---my mini is going back on a low loader tomorrow, as after 60 miles the gearbox went (that nasty sewing machine noise thing that there are so may threads about).
39k on the clock--beautiful yellow and black Cooper...and I'm about to loose it to be fixed

.

mini_mart · Mar 28th, 2008, 10:07 PM

sorry to here that, was it a cherished mini?

kalaharidave · Mar 29th, 2008, 07:26 AM

No it wasnt but it's going back no quibbles to have a replacment box. Fingers crossed....

Thanks, Dave

Mar 28th, 2008, 12:54 PM	#1
kalaharidave MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Local Time: 04:00 AM Posts: 6 Offline	Stupid switch question.... Hiya stupid question as just got my 01 Cooper but no handbook. What is the switch underneath the handbrake for (in the centre console, switch facing forward.... Thanks!!!

Mar 28th, 2008, 02:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Randall Raines MINI & other ½ both whine Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Messing with a MINI Local Time: 04:00 AM Posts: 521 Offline	It's the switch for resetting the Run-flat indicator light as indicated by "mini_mart" here's how to reset / use the button , from a previous thread. Quote: Originally Posted by Randall Raines (original) Run-flat Indicator light / Tyre Pressure warning light. Initialising the system, after changing a wheel, tyre, or just doing the pressures (make sure all the tyre pressures are correct), even if the light isn't already on . Just before you're about to go for a drive, start the car up (don't drive off), press the button (keeping it pressed until the run-flat warning light comes on, then release it) under the hand brake that looks like a cross section of a tyre with a ! in it eg. ( ! ) If your light is already on it should go of and come back on again (if not already on it should come on), set of on your journey (drive), a few yards down the road it should go off (Reset) . Destined to live life £5 behind. Disclaimer

Mar 28th, 2008, 09:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
kalaharidave MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Local Time: 04:00 AM Posts: 6 Offline	Thanks guys---wouldnt have guessed that in a million years... and here is the sad bit---my mini is going back on a low loader tomorrow, as after 60 miles the gearbox went (that nasty sewing machine noise thing that there are so may threads about). 39k on the clock--beautiful yellow and black Cooper...and I'm about to loose it to be fixed.

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Mar 28th, 2008, 12:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
mini_mart MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: wolverhampton Local Time: 04:00 AM Posts: 59 Offline	run flat indicator

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mini_mart MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: wolverhampton Local Time: 04:00 AM Posts: 59 Offline	sorry to here that, was it a cherished mini?

Mar 29th, 2008, 07:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
kalaharidave MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Local Time: 04:00 AM Posts: 6 Offline	No it wasnt but it's going back no quibbles to have a replacment box. Fingers crossed.... Thanks, Dave

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