MINI 3 door 2016 Owner's Manual

On
3-door
models:
JOHN
COOPER
WORKSTire sizePressure specifications in
bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires185/50 R 17 86 H
M+S XL RSC
205/45 R 17 88 W
XL RSC
205/45 R 17 88 V
M+S XL A/S RSC
205/45 R 17 88 V
M+S XL RSC3.1 / 452.9 /42205/40 R 18 86 W
XL RSC3.4 / 493.2 / 46On
5-door
models:
COOPERTire sizePressure specifications in
bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires175/65 R 15 84 H
M+S A/S Std
175/65 R 15 84 H
M+S Std
175/65 R 15 84 H
Std
195/55 R 16 87 H
M+S RSC
195/55 R 16 87
V M+S A/S RSC
195/55 R 16 87 W
RSC
205/45 R 17 88 V
M+S XL A/S RSC
205/45 R 17 88 V
M+S XL RSC
205/45 R 17 88 W
XL RSC2.8 / 412.6 / 38175/60 R 16 86 H
M+S XL RSC
185/50 R 17 86 H
M+S XL RSC
205/40 R 18 86 W
XL RSC2.8 / 412.8 / 41Emergency wheel
T 115/70 R 15 90
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60Seite 191Wheels
and
tiresMOBILITY191
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 972 313 - VI/16

On
5-door
models:
COOPER
STire sizePressure specifications in
bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires195/55 R 16 87 H
M+S RSC
195/55 R 16 87 V M
+S A/S RSC
195/55 R 16 87 W
RSC2.8 / 412.8 / 41175/60 R 16 86 H
M+S XL RSC
205/45 R 17 88 V M
+S XL A/S RSC
205/45 R 17 88 V M
+S XL RSC
205/45 R 17 88 W
XL RSC
185/50 R 17 86 H
M+S XL RSC
205/40 R 18 86 W
XL RSC3.1 / 453.1 / 45
Tire
identification
marks
Tire
size 205/45 R 17 84 V
205: nominal width in mm
45: aspect ratio in %
R: radial tire code
17: rim diameter in inches
84: load rating, not for ZR tires
F: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires
Speed
letter T  up to 118 mph, 190 km/h
H  up to 131 mph, 210 km/h
V  up to 150 mph, 240 km/h
W  up to 167 mph, 270 km/h
Y  up to 186 mph, 300 km/h
Tire
Identification
Number
DOT code: DOT xxxx xxx 2116
xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand xxx: tire size and tire design
2116: tire age
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of
the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Tire
ageDOT 

under controlled conditions on a specified gov~ernment test course. E.g., a tire graded 150
would wear one and one-half, 1 g, times as well
on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon
the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and cli~
mate.
TractionThe traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under control~led conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked
C may have poor traction performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based
on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hy~droplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature
The temperature grades are A, the highest, B,
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the ma~
terial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to
a level of performance which all passenger ve~
hicle tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades Band A
represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum re~
quired by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is es~
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla~tion, or excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. '

They are marked on the side of the tire with
TWI, Tread Wear Indicator.
Tire
damage General
information
Inspect your tires regularly for damage, foreign
objects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.
Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces,
as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles can cause serious damage to wheels, tires and sus~
pension parts. This is more likely to occur with
low-profile tires, which provide less cushioning between the wheel and the road. Be careful to
avoid road hazards and reduce your speed, es~ pecially if your vehicle is equipped with low-
profile tires.
Indications of tire damage or other vehicle mal~
functions:'

Recommended
tire
brands
For each tire size, the manufacturer of the vehi~
cle recommends certain tire brands. These can
be identified by a star on the tire sidewall.
New
tires
Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur~ ing circumstances when tires are brand-new;they achieve their full traction potential after a
break-in time.
Drive conservatively for the first 200 miles/300 km.
Retreaded
tires The manufacturer of your vehicle does not rec~
ommend the use of retreaded tires.
WARNING
Retreaded tires can have different tire
casing structures. With advanced age the serv~ ice life can be limited. There is a risk of an acci~
dent. The manufacturer of your vehicle does
not recommend the use of retreaded tires. '

Run-flat
tiresLabel
RSC label on the tire sidewall.
The wheels are composed of tires that are self- supporting to a limited degree.
The support of the sidewall allows the tire to re~ main drivable to a restricted degree in the
event of a tire inflation pressure loss.
Follow the instructions for continued driving
with a flat tire.
Changing
run-flat
tires
For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire.
A dealer

Sealant
container'

4.Screw the filling hose of the sealant con~
tainer onto the tire valve of the nonworking wheel.5.With the compressor switched off, insertthe plug into the power socket inside the
vehicle.6.With standby state switched on or the en~
gine running, switch on the compressor.
Let the compressor run for max. 10 minutes to
fill the tire with sealant and achieve a tire infla~
tion pressure of approx. 2.5 bar.
While the tire is being filled with sealant, the tire inflation pressure may sporadically reach
approx. 5 bar. Do not switch off the compressor
at this point.
DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventila~
tion is insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can
enter into the vehicle. The exhaust gases con~
tain carbon monoxide, an odorless and color~
less but highly toxic gas. In enclosed areas, ex~
haust gases can also accumulate outside of the
vehicle. There is danger to life. Keep the ex~ haust pipe free and ensure sufficient ventila~
tion. '

4.Wrap the empty sealant container in suita~ble material to avoid dirtying the cargo
area.5.Stow the Mobility System back in the vehi~
cle.
Distributing
the
sealant
Immediately drive approx. 5 miles/10 km to en~
sure that the sealant is evenly distributed in the tire.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. If possible, do not drive at speeds less than
12 mph/20 km/h.
To
correct
the
tire
inflation
pressure
1.Stop at a suitable location.2.Screw the connection hose of the compres~
sor directly onto the tire valve stem.3.Insert the connector into a power socket in~ side the vehicle.4.Correct the tire inflation pressure to at least2.0 bar.'

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