MINI COOPER 2018 Owners Manual

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 213, 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:'

on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the
tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Un~ der-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency andtire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's han~
dling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte~
nance, and it is the driver's responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-in~
flation has not reached the level to trigger illu~
mination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when
the system is not operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined with the low
tire pressure telltale. When the system detects
a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi~
mately one minute and then remain continu~
ously illuminated. This sequence will continue
upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as
the malfunction exists. When the malfunction
indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as in~
tended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a va~
riety of reasons, including the installation of re~ placement or alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning
properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more tires or
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the re~
placement or alternate tires and wheels allow
the TPMS to continue to function properly.
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:'

5.Start the initialization with: "Perform reset".6.Drive away.
The initialization is completed while driving,
which can be interrupted at any time.
The initialization automatically continues when driving resumes.
Messages
General
information When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta~bility Control is switched on, if needed.
Safety
information WARNING
A damaged regular tire with low or miss~
ing tire inflation pressure impacts handling, such as steering and braking response. Run-flattires can maintain limited stability. There is arisk of an accident. Do not continue driving if
the vehicle is equipped with normal tires. Fol~ low the information on run-flat tires and con~tinued driving with these tires. '

Maximum
speed
You may continue driving with a damaged tire at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Continued
driving
with
a
flat
tire
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:1.Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu~ vers.2.Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.3.Check the tire inflation pressure in all fourtires at the next opportunity.
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.
Possible
driving
range
with
a
depressurized
tire
The possible driving range varies depending on the how the vehicle is loaded and used, e.g.,speed, road conditions, external temperature.
The driving range may be less but may also be
more if an economical driving style is used.
If the vehicle is loaded with an average weight
and used under favorable conditions, its possi~
ble driving range will be up to 50 miles/80 km.
Vehicle
handling
with
damaged
tires
Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will handle
differently, potentially leading to conditions
such as the following:
'

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropri~ ate. '

General
information
The system warns at two levels of an imminent
danger of collision at speeds from approx. 3 mph/5 km/h. Time of warnings may vary withthe current driving situation.
Appropriate braking kicks in at speeds of up to 35 mph/60 km/h.
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. '

'

The driver may cancel the braking intervention
by stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac~
tively moving the steering wheel.
Object detection can be restricted. Follow the
limitations of the detection range and func~ tional restrictions.
System
limits
Safety
information WARNING
The system can react not at all, too late,
incorrectly, or without justification due to the system limits. There is a risk of accidents or riskof damage to property. Follow the informationregarding the system limits and actively inter~
vene, if needed. '

Detection
range
The detection area in front of the vehicle is div~ided into two areas:
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