MINI COOPER 2018 Owners Manual

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Recommended
tire
brands
For each tire size, the manufacturer of the vehi~
cle recommends certain tire brands. The tire brands can be identified by a star on the tiresidewall.
New
tires Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur~ing circumstances when tires are brand-new;they achieve their full traction potential after abreak-in time.
Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.
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 doesnot recommend the use of retreaded tires. '

Run-flat
tiresConcept
Run-flat tires permit continued driving under
restricted conditions even in the event of a
complete loss of tire inflation pressure.
General
information 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 drivingwith a flat tire.
Safety
information WARNING
Your vehicle handles differently with a
run-flat with no or low inflation pressure; for in~
stance, your lane stability when braking is re~
duced, braking distances are longer and the
self-steering properties will change. There is a risk of an accident.
Drive moderately and do not exceed a speed of
50 mph/80 km/h. '

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Filling1.Shake the sealant container.2.Pull filling hose completely out of the cover
of the sealant container. Do not kink the
hose.3.Slide the sealant container into the holder
on the compressor housing, ensuring that it
engages audibly.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 the ignition switched on or the engine 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.
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Checking
and
adjusting
the
tire
inflation
pressure
Checking1.Switch off the compressor.2.Read the tire inflation pressure on the tire
pressure gage.
To continue the trip, a tire inflation pressure of at least 2 bar must be reached.
Removing
and
stowing
the
sealant
container
1.Unscrew the filling hose of the sealant con~
tainer from the tire valve.2.Press the red unlocking device.3.Remove the sealant container from the
compressor.4.Wrap and store the sealant container in
suitable material to avoid dirtying the cargo area.
Minimum
tire
inflation
pressure
is
not
reached
1.Pull the connector out of the power socket inside the vehicle.2.Drive 33 ft/10 m forward and back to dis~
tribute the sealant in the tire.3.Screw the connection hose of the compres~
sor directly onto the tire valve stem.4.Insert the connector into the power socket inside the vehicle.5.With the ignition switched on or the enginerunning, switch on the compressor.
If a tire inflation pressure of at least 2 bar
cannot be reached, contact your dealer

Adjustment1.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 the power socket inside the vehicle.4.Correct the tire inflation pressure to at least2.0 bar.'

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WARNING
A vehicle that is raised on a vehicle jack
may fall off of the jack if lateral forces are ex~ erted on it. There is a risk of injury and risk of
damage to property. While the vehicle is raised,
do not exert lateral forces on the vehicle or pull abruptly on the vehicle. Have a stuck wheel re~
moved by a dealer

Preparing
the
vehicle'