Mini Cooper Dashboard Lights, Buttons & Switches Explained R52 2007 Model

A very thorough, exhaustive tour of everything on the dashboard of a 2007 Mini Cooper base model convertible. All the controls etc. Let me know what I missed and I'll try and put it in the next one.
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[@goddamnadina]

I bought a 2006 Mini Cooper S yesterday and had no idea how everything worked. Thank you SO much for this fantastic video.

[@Logan-wv8qf]

I bought the convertible S a year ago. Most fun car I’ve had in 20 years! Per local guys British cars shop (it’s BMW motor design/parts). Change oil every 6k and rotate tires every 3k. Don’t take it to a generic oil change place, they will screw it all up. Find a local British or German car shop or mechanic that will do it right. Mine has been pretty reliable. Bought with 68k and have 112k on it now. Just replaced the battery (it’s under the rear hatch floor cover) yesterday. Replaced thermostat housing ($640) here in Cali. That’s it! Driven to Vegas and back a couple of times. It’s VERY comfortable. Wife likes traveling in it and so does our little dog. Chose it over a 2 seater Porsche Boxster. Loving it, a year later!

[@Logan-wv8qf]

PS: same 2006 Convertible Mini Cooper S, supercharged, 6 speed! Love that supercharger!

[@HotDayPleatherSeats]

You're very welcome!

[@casperscott3402]

Thank you.... this was VERY helpful. I appreciate you taking the time to make and post this video.

[@156aliciasy]

Thank you I bought my daughter this one and so far you are the only person I found that could explain all of the dashboard. Thank you

[@thenewlife7588]

I really appreciated this video. I bought a beautiful, low mileage 2004 S but for some reason the owner didn't include the owner's manual. I could figure out most but not all of the switch gear so this video was very helpful. TY so much for making it.

[@fsdahykplygmr7705]

Thanks! Im about to start driving a similar model and i had no idea what button does what on the steering wheel. This really helped me out!

[@dannarocks8192]

Thank you-1st generation owner and now I understand the buttons. Kudos

[@dr.alleyartorius392]

Thank you for the beautiful quite details vids, two thumbs up.

[@equaliser2265]

In the glove box to the right of the Aux cable is a knob. If you turn it open it allows cold air from aircon into the glove box to keep it cold like a fridge.

[@jamesfrederick99]

My road beer does not last long enough to get warm.

[@travelfox4820]

Good reply now let’s go advertizsinging the beer got it

[@bossmsmaya]

Thank you Sirr you actually have the best show and for minis.... I have the 2007 premium package and I couldn’t for the life of me figure out how to pair my cell to the Car!! Thanks again ❤️❤️❤️💪🏾💪🏾

[@ChromaMatrix]

An honestly helpful video. Thank you.

[@yvonnekee]

Great video! Very thorough!

[@gordandrazin890]

Hello, great video, I h e to add one more feature I realised many 1st gen Mini owners don't know, if you shortly push toggle for windows it will go all the way down, same thing for raising them. Further, some Minis have active feature to keep pushed unlock button on your keyfob, it will open all the windows and sunroof. If it is not active in your service you can ask and they will activate it for you. While you there you can ask them to activate also lights to switch off automatically when you switch off car even your leaver remains up in ON position, this is useful feature if you prefer to drive with lights on all the time.

[@joshuaehl1481]

Brilliant. Thank you so much for this Vehicle. I have an 03 but this was so helpful. I don't have the heated seats, obviously, but most of the other stuff were the same.

[@runalperun]

Thank you for this informative content!

[@jedibiker6911]

Nice and very helpful. Forget the boot though 😀 pedals 😁 looking to buy some point soon ty for the heads up without looking silly when looking

[@Kjonghi]

Thank you very much. I have also the same auto but i didn’t know well all the things but now i realized what those meaning especially bonet open. 👍

[@kushsakhu]

Great video.

[@michellegloria6639]

Yes loved the video it was very helpful I just purchased an 05 Cooper love it but didn't have a Manuel !

[@tomflynn9551]

Thanks for the video

[@user-yo6cb1sf2n]

Funny how skipped "EML" light on...that was the main reason I clicked on this video

[@rubenlazo8071]

Thank you so much for this

[@tristramcoffin926]

I just bought an 08 Mini Base and there is some overlap on your car so that was helpful. However, an owners manual did not come with the car and it's as if the Mini is a list of gadgets with a car built around it. I think I will be discovering controls years from now (assuming it lasts that long). I don't have the advanced stereo but do have the bluetooth. I originally came to look for a tutorial for the little joystick in the center console that controls the nav computer and other stuff I'm not sure what it is. However, despite your car not having that a lot of the controls especially on the steering column were helpful. If anyone is aware of a video that goes over the bluetooth/nav computer for an 08 that would be helpful as well. Thanks for your vid.

[@glasgowents9024]

Thank you a very informative video

[@margaretmitchell4200]

Thanks a lot, very informative

[@tedh1979]

Thank you!

[@martinconcannon7140]

Thanks for this.

[@TheDuckseason]

Thanks so much for this.

[@jamespollock5594]

I've got to sit my driving test tomorrow in the same car. I was freaking out about remembering where everything is in the car. I'm relaxed now, one less thing to worry about. If I pass tomorrow I'll pop you a tip as my problem was I'd get flustered and look in the wrong place for the window buttons etc. Cheers mate

[@HotDayPleatherSeats]

Awesome! Good luck!

[@Homegamers001]

There is another hidden compartment above the glove box. Just press it👍. Thanks for the tour 😀

[@gordandrazin890]

Hello, that is feature on newer models not r50-53

[@rudigianto7183]

thank you so much for your videoclip. real by chance that I also have mini 2007. Now I know the function of my mini.

[@boricuajedi954]

Thank to this video find out how to change the temperature and milage display.

[@HotDayPleatherSeats]

Glad to help a fellow Mini owner!

[@gutnut5]

Just learned this. 3 buttons on the bottom left on the mirror can be paired to your garage door opener. :)

[@annedixon3696]

Thanx helped me to find a warning light I wasn't sure about 🐱

[@douglasangelflores6796]

Thank you

[@travelfox4820]

Thanks that was cool

[@leeshort3661]

Helpful

[@artur89898]

thank you :)

[@rettawilliams143]

Thanks

[@ryangarland987]

Awesome thanks

[@ardalan82]

VERY HELPFUL. THANKS How can switch to KILOMETRE from MILE?

[@elobiretv]

Thanks was wondering what the dash dim button was for. Where it's put makes you think it's gonna be for something important, not something I'll probably never use.

[@dennishollis2438]

Great

[@hechavarria100]

Once I change my oil, how do I reset or erase the “need service soon light” in my 2005 Mini Cooper not the S model. The big and small round gages look just like your! I loved your instructional instruments panel video!👍

[@elizabethphotiou8708]

Hello your 2005 mini cooper does it har electric side mirrors? Im wondering if mibe does?

[@bigdawg9504]

Make a video on how to do the new button

[@pitchayalaohaphensang5533]

Hi, I have 2003 mini cooper. Just wondering how to setting the dash to show the actual current speed on the digital (now showing Ave. Speed at the moment)

[@alysonfhiggins]

You did not point out about the central locking switch that if you hold it up/down for 5 seconds it will close /open all windows and operate the roof

[@6155ish]

Hello, I purchased a paceman s 2015 about 4 months ago. How do I know if the service indicators are correct. I only noticed recently, when I first put the key fob in, start the car, it shows service with a -5000, but I don't recall seeing this when I first purchased the vehicle. I recently had an oil change and I am wondering if the tech set the service information incorrectly, or does the computer on the vehicle automatically reset itself? I did not get an owner's manual with the vehicle,but I downloaded one from online which is a countryman/paceman combo manual. Several features on the paceman are not in the manual, like do I have a factory alarm on the car. When I use the key fob to lock the car, I don't hear the little beep sound when most people hear when they remotely lock their vehicle, that's one thing. Another thing is there's like a little rectangular, red color, I think liight on top of the tachometer and I have no idea what its for, it doesn't light up and i'm not sure whether it is a light or not. There is also what appears to look like a camera lens on the backside of the rear view mirror but i'm not sure what it's for either, I thought maybe it was the garage door opener feature, but there are no buttons on the mirror anywhere to activate!!! , that's just a few of my unknowns, can you help?

[@kwameansah1]

At the passenger side down to the feet on the left side what is the cover components and it function thanks

[@andrewphillips1054]

On my right hand side drive car below the air duct there is a switch that swivels for height adjustment of your head light

[@occupiedkashmirsrinagar.8636]

Can we install mini Cooper 2008 model head light and dashboard to mini 2003 model? Which and which is not?

[@equaliser2265]

Is it the convertible 2007 R52.

[@enriqueorihuela8717]

Profe buenas cual es el indicador del timon del mini 2005 y cuando se prende. Que indicaria?

[@joshuaprusha8300]

I can get the mph on and temperature on the blinker, but I can't get fuel mileage miles till empty. Please advise. I've got a 2005 mini cooper s convertible

[@smithb21]

Do you know where I can purchase a navigation disk for 2008 Mini Cooper?

[@nikkitucker763]

The link to the Bluetooth adapter is no longer available. Do you know of another one? I have no idea what to even look for. Right now I have a Bluetooth thingy that plugs into cigarette letter but it's aggravating cause that space is small & I'm always knocking it loose. Please help! Thank you!!!

[@minimanadam]

Mine has the GPS in the center . I need a video for that one as mine has way more buttons

[@pekausiitis]

Any idea why my both option screens are not showing anything... no t°, dont even have that kind of buttun to change info.. on other screen dont see how much miles it has drived.. pres the button but nothing heppening 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@incognitor6617]

Can someone tell me the size of the dash speedometer in the middle

[@OtakugameFR]

omg it's a real mini

[@goddamnadina]

Does anyone know how much a Bluetooth setup would be?

[@domi10121]

Where is the rear wiper control?

[@schu6487]

Is it and automatic?

[@joshuawarrington1051]

What’s the light for on the windshield washer stork

[@bryan8638]

It flashes when the window washer tank is empty

[@tracierisheberger5572]

My mini is a 2004 Mini Cooper regular you know and it has a DSC switch and I can't find out what that is for

[@abdulnoor8876]

Do a video on how to connect your iPhone to your Mini Cooper s 2007

[@weibinliu1919]

You can buy a aux audio adapter cable. At the back of radio, it has a place for cable connection. And here is the link for the audio aux adapater cable. CBK New 3.5MM Male AUX Audio Adapter Cable For BMW Z4 E83 E85 E86 X3 MINI COOPER www.amazon.com/dp/B015F6YEL4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ngYtCbBCNPME4

[@bossmsmaya]

Look at vid between 11 mins forward.. it in the middle of that compartment between the driver sit and passenger it’s at the tip

[@baileybaker455]

What does the ems and the light above it mean ?

[@giocordero601]

I have the same question🤷‍♂️

[@maxs6775]

Where is the battery 🔋 warning ⚠️ light ?

[@drejohnson3146]

Really Appreciated this video on controles to Mini Cooper, just wondering if the 2002 model has the Auxiliary input in the glove compartment bc mines just have a spot wit something over it

[@nikkitucker763]

I have a 2005 and mine is like yours, it has a spot in glove box but it's got a plastic cover on it and it doesn't come off. 😔

[@upriseproduction2733]

what about the key fob

[@Projectminecraft66]

I dont have a aux option why?

[@Woofwoof1929]

Can you tell me what the tire sensor button below the e-brake is for?! Is it a traction control button?

[@vasme973]

In owner manual comes. If you dont have it. Then on internet you can find it easly.

[@Rogerdiddy]

It turns off the low air pressure tire warning light.

[@Woofwoof1929]

@@Rogerdiddy my low pressure light is on & it didn't turn it off

[@RolandFarias-pn7zc]

Does anyone know how to repair RPM gauge illumination? None of the lights in RPM gauge not working including check engine, mileage etc. This is 2006 Mini. Thank you in advance

[@johnunderwood3132]

My daughters 2006 mini The airbag light is on? How do I turn it off

[@HotDayPleatherSeats]

There is a recall for the passenger seat weight switch that causes the light to turn on. I had the dealership replace it, they do it for free. The light stayed on, they said it wont turn off. Kinda lame, I didn't like it but it's worth finding out about your daughters. I'd be interested to know if they replace it and your light turns off. Hope that helps!

[@grantwhiteside8651]

My 2006 mini stabiliy caution light blinks when i accelerate in gear, somebody please help

[@faithwinchell6708]

Do you know how to lock the doors from the outside? (Besides putting the key into the lock)

[@jeramiesly130]

Faith Winchell the key fob has a lock button and the mini symbol is unlock.

[@nikkitucker763]

Yeah, my buttons don't work on my fob. The battery is dead and you can't just pop it open and replace the battery because it's soldered together 🙄

[@ishmaeldassa8268]

It looks good, but many problems.

[@paigeedwards8379]

Side view mirror controls ?

[@elizabethphotiou8708]

I wantvto know if mine are electric for a 2005 mini cooper

[@nikkitucker763]

@@elizabethphotiou8708 I have a 2005 and mine is electric. It's on the console between the front seats.

[@elizabethphotiou8708]

I dont have electric mirrors can i have that fitted??

[@nikkitucker763]

@@elizabethphotiou8708 I'm not sure about that. Sorry.

[@troybegay2670]

How do you open the back door No key or latch knob

[@nikkitucker763]

Yeah, mine is like that too, it's really aggravating.

[@troybegay2670]

@@nikkitucker763 do you know where I can get cv joints for my cooper,. And how do you bleed the water system

[@nikkitucker763]

@@troybegay2670 Autozone, O'reilly's and Amazon is where I've found parts and tires. Look that up on here, I'm sure someone has posted a video on how to do that. I do know when you mess with the brake system that you have to replace the speed/brake sensors also. They aren't much at Auto Zone. They're like $25 a piece but you DO have to replace them. I did see a video where you can bypass that but I wouldn't do it.

[@SpikezMetal]

There's a cable with a ring on the end underneath the back seat on the passenger side close to the middle of the two seats. As far as I know it's the only way to open the 3rd door from inside the car.

[@melindapajkic4150]

I have one button under the handbrake. Do you know anything about it?

[@bryan8638]

Tpms reset switch

[@jayblowfish7070]

A mini cooper is not a British car...It is German and made by BMW.

[@wrexhamseal]

And that’s why we need to leave the EU to save what’s left of our industry’s!

[@jayblowfish7070]

@@wrexhamseal very interesting point. Hope for the best.

[@vasme973]

@@wrexhamseal 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 but whats left of it? And now UK have a worst problem. The muslims and sharia law. But hey , please leave Euro , see how you hold on its own ,that island. At the end of day you people are still ( europe rase). But you play with british.

[@mindlessmonk3322]

That has to be the most ridiculous speedometer I've ever seen.

[@michaelking7873]

Thank you!

[@stormyclements7374]

Thank you

[@jamely9209]

Thanks