MINI Convertible 2018 Owner's Manual

WARNING
Improperly executed work can lead to
failure, malfunction or unintentional triggering of the system. In the case of a malfunction, the
system might not trigger as intended even if
there is an accident severe enough to warrant
it. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.
Have the system checked, repaired, dismantled and scrapped by a dealer

Via the Central Information Display (CID):1. "Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)"
The current status is displayed.
Tire
conditions
General
information
Tire and system status are indicated by the
color of the wheels and a SMS text message on
the Control Display.
All
wheels
green System is active and will issue a warning related
to the tire inflation pressures stored during the
last reset.
One
to
four
yellow
wheels A flat tire or major drop in the tire inflation
pressure has occurred in the indicated tires.
Gray
wheels It may not be possible to identify tire pressure
losses.
Possible causes:
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SymbolPossible causeThe system has detected a wheel
change, but no reset was done.
No reset was performed for the sys~
tem. The system issues a warning
based on the tire inflation pressures
stored during the last reset.
Inflation was not carried out accord~ ing to specifications.The tire inflation pressure has fallen
below the level of the last reset.
Measure
1.Check the tire pressure and correct as
needed.2.Reset the system.
If
the
tire
inflation
pressure
is
too
low
Message A yellow warning light is illuminated in
the instrument cluster.
In addition, a symbol with a Check Control mes~
sage appears on the Control Display.
SymbolPossible causeThere is a tire inflation pressure loss.
No reset was performed for the sys~
tem. The system issues a warning
based on the tire inflation pressures stored during the last reset.
Measure
1.Reduce your speed and drive moderately.
Do not exceed a speed of
80 mph/130 km/h.2.At the next opportunity, for instance gas
station, check and correct the tire inflation pressure in all four tires, if necessary.3.Reset the system.If
there
is
a
significant
loss
of
tire
inflation
pressure
Message A yellow warning light is illuminated in
the instrument cluster.
In addition, a symbol with the affected tire ap~
pears in a Check Control message on the Con~
trol Display.SymbolPossible causeThere is a flat tire or a major loss in
tire inflation pressure.
No reset was performed for the sys~
tem. The system issues a warning
based on the tire inflation pressures stored during the last reset.
Measure
1.Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu~ vers.2.Check whether the vehicle is fitted with
normal tires or run-flat tires.
Run-flat tires, refer to page 210, are la~
beled with a circular symbol containing the
letters RSC marked on the tire's sidewall.
Actions
in
the
event
of
a
flat
tire
Normal
tires
1.Identify the damaged tire.
To do this, check the tire inflation pressure
in all four tires, for instance using the tire pressure gage of a flat tire kit.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not
have been reset. In this case, perform the
reset.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have
been initialized. In this case, initialize the
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If identification of flat tire damage is not
possible, please contact a dealer

These circumstances may cause a warningwhen temperatures fall very sharply.
Sudden
tire
pressure
loss
The system cannot indicate sudden serious tire
damage caused by external circumstances.
Failure
to
perform
a
reset
The system does not function properly if a reset
has not been carried out, for instance a flat tire is reported though tire inflation pressures arecorrect.
Malfunction The yellow warning light flashes and is
then illuminated continuously. A Check
Control message is displayed. It may
not be possible to identify tire pressure losses.
Examples and recommendations in the follow~
ing situations:'

FTM
Flat
Tire
Monitor
Concept The system detects tire inflation pressure losson the basis of rotation speed differences be~tween the individual wheels while driving.
In the event of a tire inflation pressure loss, thediameter and therefore the rotational speed ofthe corresponding wheel changes. The differ~ence will be detected and reported as a flat tire.
The system does not measure the actual infla~
tion pressure in the tires.
Functional
requirements
The following conditions must be met for the system; otherwise, reliable flagging of a loss of
tire inflation pressure is not assured:'

In addition, a symbol with a Check Control mes~sage appears on the Control Display.SymbolPossible causeThere is a flat tire or a major loss in
tire inflation pressure.
Measure
1.Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu~ vers.2.Check whether the vehicle is fitted with
normal tires or run-flat tires.
Run-flat tires, refer to page 210, are la~
beled with a circular symbol containing the
letters RSC marked on the tire's sidewall.
Actions
in
the
event
of
a
flat
tire
Normal
tires
1.Identify the damaged tire.
To do this, check the tire inflation pressure
in all four tires, for instance using the tire pressure gage of a flat tire kit.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not
have been reset. In this case, perform the
reset.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have
been initialized. In this case, initialize the
system.
If identification of flat tire damage is not
possible, please contact a dealer

Vehicle
handling
with
damaged
tires
Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will handle differently, potentially leading to conditions
such as the following:'

Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Intelligent Safety button
Switching
on/off Some Intelligent Safety systems are automati~cally active after every departure. Some Intelli~
gent Safety systems activate according to the last setting.
Press button briefly:
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Detection
range
Objects that the system can detect are taken
into account.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not relieve from per~
sonal responsibility to assess visibility and traffic
situation. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropri~ ate. '