2nd Gen R56 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Warning Light

"Smart" is one way to put it. "Nanny State" is another.

 

At 45,000 miles the CBS (Condition Based Service) will automatically warn that it wants the air filter element replaced. Dusty conditions can move that up.

With the ignition on, if you press and hold the lower right button on the tachometer for 10 seconds the upper panel in the tachometer will illuminate with a service item, the lower will show the number of miles left for that service item. If you push the button on the end of the the turn signal stalk, it will move to the next service item.

I don't think there's a specific icon in the upper display for the air filter, but that's probably what the light went off for, based on normal maintenance cycles for an R56.

If you replace the air filter yourself, you can reset the CBS by repeating the above, then holding the turn signal stalk button again until it shows "reset." You can then reset any service item you've just replaced.


Thank you, Bentley Service Manual.

 

You should still be under your 5 year / 50,000 mile warranty too.

If you've got time, why not swing by MAG and have them take a look? Take advantage of free stuff while you got it!

 

In an R56 it goes bong bong bong if the e brake is up....

That is maddening when you are doing a hand brake turn. :incazzato:

My guess that I'm going on record with is it has been more than 2 years & your service nanny wants you to have the brake fluid changed.

 

The car is telling you your rear pads are 10 miles overdue.

 

Brakes are an easy DIY as is that vacuum pump. I'd do that pump first since it can frag your engine. :yesnod:

 

Did it go away?

 

That usually means the computer thinks it's overdue for service.

How many miles are on it?

 

I think it is time for a brake fluid flush. Just a guess, but I may be right.

Open the bonnet first & check that you have enough brake fluid in the master. As pads wear fluid level drops. If that isn't it I'll stick with my first guess.

 

Ah, I just thought you had the e-brake on in that picture. Maybe you have worn brakes too. If you follow the steps I outlined above, it will tell you front or rear. It could also be a faulty sensor if you know the brakes are good. Also check if the rear brake sensor is seated correctly. I've had that one shake loose before. It's on the right rear.

 

The one at the back of your engine compartment, so yeah.

 

I'm just saying what the Bentley Manual says.

/me shrugs