Here’s a guide to what the different lights mean: Red Lights:īrake System Warning Light: This light comes on when there’s a problem with your brakes. If it’s flashing, that means there’s a problem. If the light is solid, that means the feature is turned on. There are a few different meanings for the lights on your Mini Cooper’s dashboard. When this happens, stop at the nearest gas station and inflate your tires to the proper pressure. Low Tire Pressure Warning Light: This light means one or more of your tires is low on air.