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SPACE-SAVER SPARE TIRE
*
CHANGING TIRES
9.
Pull out the space-saver spare tire towards the rear underneath the vehi
-
cle
10. Position the space-saver spare tire with
the valve facing upwards11. Unscrew the valve extension from the
valve of the space-saver spare tire12. Unscrew the dust cap from the exten
-
sion and place it on the valve of the
space-saver spare tire.Due to its different dimensions, the damaged wheel cannot be placed in
the recess for the space-saver spare tire.<
Driving with the space-saver spare tireDrive cautiously. Do not exceed a speed of
50 mph
/ 80
km/h.
You must expect changes in vehicle han
-
dling such as lower track stability during
braking, longer braking distances and
changes in self-steering properties when
close to the handling limit. These effects
are more pronounced when driving with
winter tires.
Only one space-saver spare tire may be mounted at one time. Reinstall a
wheel and tire of the original size as soon
as possible.<Check the tire inflation pressure at the earliest opportunity and correct it
if necessary. Replace the defective tire as
soon as possible and have the new wheel/
tire assembly balanced.<
Additional safety measures in the event of a tire change:
Change the tire only on a level, firm surface
which is not slippery.
The vehicle or the jack could slip sideways
on soft or slippery support surfaces, such as
snow, ice, flagstones, etc..
Do not use a wooden block or similar object
as a support base for the jack, as this would
prevent it from extending to its full support
height and reduce its load-carrying capac
-
ity.
Do not lie under the vehicle or start the
engine when the vehicle is supported by
the jack – risk of fatal injury.<Preparing for a tire change
Observe the safety precautions regarding flat tires on page
125
.<
1. For vehicles with a space-saver spare
tire:
Place the folding chock behind the front
wheel on the other side of the vehicle;
on downward inclines, place it in front of
this wheel. If the wheel is changed on a
surface with a more severe slope, take
additional precautions to secure the
vehicle from rolling
2. Loosen the lug bolts by a half turn.
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Brakes
96
ABS
70
brake fluid
111
brake pads
96
break-in procedures
92
handbrake
53
indicator/warning
lamps
16, 17, 18
Breaking in
92
Bulb replacement, refer to
Lamps and bulbs
121
Buttons in multifunction
steering wheel
20
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
56
C California Proposition 65
warning
7
Capacities
145
Car care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle
113
Car keys, refer to Keys
24
Car radio, refer to separate Owner's Manual
Car telephone, refer to separate Owner's Manual
Car vacuum cleaner,
connecting, refer to Cigarette
lighter socket
82
Car wash
113
Car wash, refer to Washing
your vehicle
113
Car-care products
113
Care of plastics
114
Care of synthetic leather
114
Care, vehicle
113
Cargo area cover, refer to
Luggage compartment
cover
85
Cargo area, refer to Luggage
compartment in the MINI
85
Cargo area, refer to Luggage
compartment in the MINI
Convertible
86
Carpet care
115
Cassette operation, refer to
Owner's Manual for Radio
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system
93
CBC Cornering Brake Control
70
CD changer, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio
CD operation, refer to
Owner's Manual for Radio
Central locking system
24
interior
28
Changing bulbs
121
Changing the wiper
blades
120
, 121
Changing tires
127
space-saver spare tire
125
Charge-current indicator
light
16
Child seat, refer to Installing
child-restraint systems
49
Children, transporting
48
Child-restraint mounting
system, LATCH
50
Child-restraint systems
48
Chock, folding
space-saver spare tire
125
Chrome parts, refer to Caring
for your vehicle
114
Chrome-plated parts, care
114
Cigarette lighter
82
Cigarette lighter socket
82
Circulation of air, refer to
Recirculated air mode
76, 79
Cleaning the rear window
60
Cleaning the vehicle, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
113
Clock
63
12-hour/24-hour mode
63
changing the time
63
Closing
from inside
28
from outside
25
Clothes hooks
93
Clutch
51
break-in procedures
92
Cockpit
12
Coding, tires
99
Cold start, refer to
Starting the engine
52
Compact disk operation, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio
Compartments
81
Computer, refer to Onboard
computer
66
Condensed water, refer to Air
conditioning
76, 79
Configuring settings, refer to
Vehicle Memory
47
Consumption, refer to
Average consumption
67
Current fuel consumption
67
Contents
2
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
54
ignition
51
indicator lamp
56
interlock
51
selector lever lock
54
shiftlock
54
towing
136
tow-starting
137
Control elements, refer to
Cockpit
12
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Electric glass sunroof
33
Electric power windows
31
initializing
32
Electrical malfunction
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
56
convertible top
37
door lock
27
driver's door
27
fuel filler door
95
glass sunroof, electric
34
tailgate
30
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD)
70
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP), refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)
69
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
convertible top
37
driver's door
27
fuel filler door
95
glass sunroof, electric
34
tailgate
30
transmission lock for
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
54
Engine
break-in procedures
92
data
140
electronics
18
indicator lamp
18
speed
65
starting
51
switching off
52
Engine compartment
MINI COOPER and MINI
COOPER Convertible
106
MINI COOPER S and MINI
COOPER S Convertible
107
Engine coolant
110
Engine data
140
Engine oil
108
capacity
145
indicator/warning lamp
16
recommended oils
109
specified oil grades
109
viscosities
109
Engine oil level
108
indicator/warning lamp
16
Engine oil level, checking
108
Engine oil pressure, indicator/
warning lamp
16
Engine output, refer to Engine
data
140
Entry to the rear
44
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC)
69
Exhaust system, refer to
Hot exhaust system
93
Exterior mirrors
46
folding in and out
46
Eyelet, for towing and tow-
starting
136
F Failure of an electrical
consumer
132
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts
45
Filling canister, refer to MINI
Mobility System
130
Filling hose, refer to MINI
Mobility System
130
Filter, refer to
Microfilter
77
Microfilter/Activated-
charcoal filter
80
Flat tire
Flat Tire Monitor
71, 72
MINI Mobility System
129
Run Flat tires
101
space-saver spare tire
125
Flat Tire Monitor
71
indicator lamp
17
Flat tire, refer to Changing
tires
127
Flat tire, refer to Tires,
condition
100
Floor mats
115
Fog lamps
58
indicator lamp
58
Foldable rear backrest
85, 86
Folding roof
35
'Follow me home' lamps
57
Foot brake, refer to General
driving notes
93
Front airbags
72
Front turn signal indicators,
bulb replacement
122
Fuel
94
average consumption
67
gauge
63, 64
quality
94
tank capacity
145
Fuel filler door
94
unlocking in the event of
electrical malfunction
95
Fuel tank capacity
145
Fuses
133
G Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control
83
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Interlock, refer to Steering
locked
51
Intermittent operation of the
wipers
59
Interval
display, service
112
J Jack
125
, 129
points
128
Jack, refer to Tire change set
MINI Mobility System
129
Run Flat tires
102
space-saver spare tire
125
Jacking points
128
Jets, refer to Ventilation
77, 80
Jets, refer to Windshield
washer jets
60
Jump-starting
134
K Keys
24
Kickdown
55
Knock control
94
L Lamp defect
121
Lamp replacement, refer to
Lamps and bulbs
121
Lamps and bulbs
121
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
Low beams
57
Lashing eyelets, refer to
Securing the load
88
LATCH child-restraint
mounting system
50
Leather care
115
LEDs light-emitting diodes
124
Length, refer to
Dimensions
141
, 142
License plate lamp, bulb
replacement
124
Lifting handle, space-saver
spare tire
125
Light switch
57
Light-alloy wheels, care
114
Light-emitting diodes
(LEDs)
124
Lighter
82
Lighting of the instruments
58
'Lights on' warning
57
Load securing devices, refer to
Securing the load
88
Loading the vehicle
86
Loads, refer to Loading cargo
86
Locking
from inside
28
from outside
26
Locking/unlocking the vehicle,
acknowledgment
signals
26, 27
Low beams
57
bulb replacement
122
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support
43
Luggage compartment
cover
85
emergency operation, refer
to Manual release
30
opening from the outside
29
opening with the remote
control
26
opening/closing, refer to
Tailgate
29
tailgate
29
volume
143
, 144
Luggage compartment in the
MINI
85
Luggage compartment lid
emergency operation, refer
to Manual release
30
opening, remote control
26
Luggage compartment lid, refer
to Tailgate
29
Luggage compartment net
88
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack
89
Lumbar support
43
M M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires
103
Maintenance system
112
Make-up mirror, illuminated
47
Malfunction
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
56
convertible top
37
door lock
27
fuel filler door
95
glass sunroof, electric
34
tailgate
30
Manual air distribution
76
Manual operation
door lock
27
driver's door
27
fuel filler door
95
glass sunroof, electric
34
power convertible top
37
tailgate
30
transmission lock for
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
54
Manual transmission
53
Master keys with remote
control
24
Maximum cooling
79
Maximum speed, with winter
tires
103
MC operation, refer to
Owner's Manual for Radio
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Mechanical keys, refer to Master keys
24
Memory, refer to Vehicle
Memory
47
Microfilter
air conditioning system
77
automatic climate control
80
MINI Maintenance System
112
MINI manufacturer
6
MINI Mobility System
129
compressor
130
liquid sealant
130
Mirrors
46
heating
46
Mobile telephone, refer to separate Owner’s Manual
Mobility System
129
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety
7
Multifunction steering
wheel
20
Multifunction switch
turn signal indicator/
headlamp flasher
58
washer/wiper system
59
N Navigation system, refer to separate Owner's Manual
Neck restraints, refer to Head
restraints
43
New tires
102
Non-smoker's equipment
package, refer to Cigarette
lighter socket
82
Nylon rope, refer to Towing and
tow-starting
137
O OBD interface socket
113
Octane number, refer to Fuel
quality
94
Odometer
63
Oil
additives, refer to Adding
engine oil
109
alternative oil grades
109
approved engine oils
109
capacity
145
dipstick
108
Oil change intervals, refer to Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models, Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models
Oil consumption
109
Oil filter change
145
Oil level
108
indicator lamp
16
Oil pressure, indicator lamp
16
Oil service
65
Onboard computer
66
Onboard tool kit
120
MINI Mobility System
129
Run Flat tires
120
space-saver spare tire
125
Opening and closing
from inside
28
from outside
25
via remote control
26
via the door lock
27
Outlets, refer to
Ventilation
75, 78
Outside air
76
air conditioning system
76
Outside air mode, automatic
climate control
79
Outside temperature
display
66
changing units
66
in the onboard computer
66
P Paintwork care, refer to Vehicle
paintwork
114
Park Distance Control (PDC)
74
Parking
vehicle
93
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control (PDC)
74
Parking brake
53
warning lamp
17
Parking lamps
57
bulb replacement
122
Parking lamps/Low beams
57
Parking lock, refer to P
Parking
55
Parts and accessories, refer to
Your individual vehicle
6
PDC Park Distance Control
74
Plastic
114
Pollen, refer to
Microfilter
77
Microfilter/Activated-
charcoal filter
80
Power convertible top
35
Power failure
132
Power output, refer to Engine
data
140
Power supply, refer to Cigarette
lighter socket
82
Power windows
31
Pressure, tires
97
reinflation using MINI
Mobility System
130
Protective function, electric
glass sunroof
34
Pumping in liquid sealant
130
Q Quality grades, refer to
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading
99
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Selector lever shiftlock, refer to
Shiftlock
54
Selector lever, Continuously
Variable automatic
Transmission (CVT)
54
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models, Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
112
Service interval display
65, 112
Shift paddles
56
Shifting gears with
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
55
Shiftlock, refer to Range
selection
54
Side airbags
72
Side turn signal indicators, bulb
replacement
123
Signal horn, refer to Horn
12
Sitting safely
41
with airbags
41
with safety belt
41
Slipstream deflector, refer to
Wind deflector
39
Smoker's equipment package,
refer to Ashtray
81
Snow chains
104
Socket 12 V
82
Socket for
onboard diagnostics
113
Space-saver spare tire
changing tires
125
inflation pressure
98
Spare key
24
Spare tire, refer to Space-saver
spare tire
125
Special oils, refer to Specified
engine oils
109
Special wash program
113
Specified oils
109
Speed
140
with Run Flat tires
101
with the space-saver spare
tire
127
with winter tires
103
Speedometer
13, 14
Speedometer, refer to Display
elements
13, 14
Split rear backrest, refer to
Foldable rear backrest
85
Through-loading system
86
Sport program, Continuously
Variable automatic
Transmission CVT
55
Stability control
All Season traction Control
(ASC)
68
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)
69
Standing lamps
57
bulb replacement
122
Starting aid, refer to Jump-
starting
134
Starting problems
at very low temperatures
52
jump-starting
134
Starting the engine
51
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine
51
Start-off assistance, refer to
ASC
68
Start-off assistance, refer to
DSC
69
Steering lock
51
Steering wheel
12
settings
46
Steering wheel lock
51
Steering wheel with
multifunction buttons
20, 21
Steptronic, refer to Manual
mode
55
Storage compartments
81
Storage space, refer to
Luggage compartment in the
MINI
85
Luggage compartment in the
MINI Convertible
86
Storing the tires
103
Storing the vehicle
116
Sun blind, refer to Roller sun
blind
34
Sun visors
47
Surface ice, refer to Ice
warning
66
Switches, refer to Cockpit
12
Switching off
the engine
52
Switching the air conditioning
on and off manually
76, 79
Symbols
6
T Tachometer
65
Tail lamps, bulb
replacement
123
Tail lamps, refer to Rear
lamps
123
Tailgate
29
emergency operation
30
indicator lamp
17
opening from the outside
29
releasing manually
30
remote control
26
Tank capacity, refer to Fuel tank
capacity
145
Tank gauge, refer to Fuel
gauge
63, 64
Technical data
140
Technical modifications
7
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Technical modifications, refer
to For your own safety
7
Telephone call, refer to the Owner's Manual for the telephone
Temperature
air conditioning system
76
automatic climate control
79
Temperature display
ice warning
66
outside temperature
66
setting units
66
Temperature grades
100
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control
61
Three-point safety belt
45
Through-loading system
85, 86
Tightening the lug bolts
keys
125
, 129
torque
128
Tightening torque, refer to
Tightening the lug bolts
128
Tire change set
MINI Mobility System
131
Run Flat tires
102
space-saver spare tire
125
Tire failure
125
MINI Mobility System
129
space-saver spare tire
125
Tire inflation pressure
97
reinflation
130
Tire pressure monitor, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor
71
Tire pressure monitoring, Flat
Tire Monitor
71
Tires
age
99
break-in procedures
92
changing
127
condition
100
damage
101
flat tire
101
, 125
inflation pressure
97
replacement
102
size, refer to New wheels and
tires
102
storage
103
tread
100
wear indicator, refer to Tire
tread
100
winter tires
103
Tires with emergency
properties, refer to Run Flat
tires
101
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit
120
Torque
engine
140
lug bolts
128
Tow bar
137
Tow rope
137
Tow socket for towing
eyelet
136
Towing
136
with automatic
transmission
136
, 137
Towing eyelet
136
Tow-starting
137
Track width, refer to
Dimensions
141
, 142
Traction grades
100
Transmission
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
54
manual transmission
53
Transmission lock, refer to
Range selection
54
Transmission malfunction,
refer to Malfunction
56
Transporting children safely
48
Transporting securely, refer to
Securing the load
88
Trap protection,
electric glass sunroof
34
Trash container, refer to
Ashtray
81
Tread depth, refer to Tire
tread
100
Treadwear grade
99
Trip odometer
63
Trunk, refer to Luggage
compartment in the MINI
85
Turn signal indicators
58
indicator lamp
19
Turn signal indicators on the
side, bulb replacement
123
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions
141
, 142
U Uniform Tire Quality
Grading
99
Units
average consumption
67
average speed
67
temperature
66
Universal garage door
opener
83
Universal remote control
83
Unlocking
bonnet
105
from inside
28
from outside
26
Used batteries, refer to
Disposal
132
Using antifreeze
108
, 110
V Vacuum cleaner, connecting,
refer to Cigarette lighter
socket
82
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Valve
core
129
dust cap
127
remover
129
spare
129
Valve remover, refer to
Onboard tool kit
129
Valve stem and replacement
valve, refer to Onboard tool
kit
129
Vehicle
battery
132
break-in procedures
92
care
113
dimensions
141
loading cargo
86
parking
93
storage
116
washing
113
weight
143
, 144
Vehicle battery
132
Vehicle identification number,
refer to
Engine
compartment
106
, 107
Vehicle Memory
47
Ventilation, draft-free
77, 80
Ventilation, refer to Draft-free
ventilation
77, 80
Viscosity
109
Volume
luggage
compartment
143
, 144
W Warning and indicator
lamps
16
Washer fluid
108
Washer fluid reservoir,
capacity
145
Washer fluid reservoir, refer to
Washer/Wiper system
108
Washer systems
108
Washer/wiper system
59
Washing your vehicle
113
Water on roadways, deep
water
93
Wear indicators in the tires,
refer to Tire condition
101
Weights
143
, 144
Wheel stud wrench
MINI Mobility System
129
space-saver spare tire
125
Wheel/tire combination
102
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions
141
, 142
Wheels and tires
102
Wheelslip control
All Season traction Control
(ASC)
68
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)
69
Width, refer to Dimensions
141
Wind deflector
39
Window washer reservoir
108
capacity, refer to
Capacities
145
Window washer system
washer fluid
108
washer/wiper system
59
Windows, convenience
operation
26, 27
Windscreen wipers
replacement
120
, 121
Windshield heating
air conditioning system
76
automatic climate control
79
Windshield washer jets
60
Windshield wiper blades
care
115
replacement
120
, 121
Windshield wipers
intermittent operation
59
Windshield wipers, refer to
Washer/wiper system
59
Windshield, cleaning
60
Winter tires
103
changing
127
condition
100
Run Flat tires
103
storage
103
Wood paneling
115
Work in the engine
compartment
105
Wrench, refer to Onboard tool
kit
120
X Xenon lamps
bulb replacement
122
daytime driving lamps
57
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