Cross posting this from the Clubman Talk Forum:

Hi Mini Fam,

been off this forum for a while but seeking some insight on two observations that I’m hoping you can help with. Long time mini owner, I’m on #4 (‘22 Clubman S All4), purchased used two years ago with like, 13k miles. This is the first mini of that gen I’ve owned.

my questions are as follows:
-#1I remember with all my previous minis that they would throw the outside temp warning upon startup if it’s 37 degrees or below outside. This year, mine has not be giving me that warning at all, despite the car reading accurately when it’s well below 37.

Brought it to the dealer and asked them, and they can’t seem to find anything wrong with it.

To my understanding, this is a “safety feature” that can’t be turned off by users. The dealer tried telling me it was just a simple menu option that I can enable. I know most people get annoyed by this warning and wish to turn it off. My concern is that it could be an indicator that something else is already, or is about to fail and my warranty is up next month.

Am I making it up? Do you guys get the warning during winter months (at or below 37) every time you start the car?

-#2 Does this sound normal for the turbo/4 engine: when I accelerate moderately to harshly, I get a rough raspy sounding engine noise that is louder than the normal hum of the engine.. It’s in the early gears (auto), around high 1k/2k RPMs. Car shifts fine. No vibrations in the car. It runs fine otherwise. Happens regardless of climate control being on. Dealer said is normal, but I can’t help but think it sounds..off.

any insight is appreciated!

 

Re the sound, a recording would probably help. Re the temp alert, my F56 S does it like clockwork as you describe, with 37F being the highest temp it will trigger at. I don't recall seeing a way to turn that off in any infotainment system menus (but I haven't exactly looked in a while).

 

Minor tweak, the other day my temp alert popped on at 38 instead of 37. Who knew?