wheel size MINI Hardtop 2 Door 2015 User Guide

To correct the tire inflation pressure1.Stop at a suitable location.2.Screw the connection hose onto the tire
valve stem.3.Attach the connection hose directly to the
compressor.4.Insert the connector into a power socket in‐
side the vehicle.5.Correct the tire inflation pressure to 2.5 bar.▷Increase pressure: with the ignition
turned on or the engine running, reel
on the compressor.▷To reduce the pressure: press the but‐
ton on the compressor.Continuing the trip
Do not exceed the maximum permissible speed
of 50 mph/80 km/h.
Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page 84.
Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to
page 81.
Replace the defective tire and the sealant con‐
tainer of the Mobility System as soon as possi‐
ble.
Snow chains Fine-link snow chains
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains have
been tested by the manufacturer of your vehi‐
cle, classified as road-safe and approved.
Information about the approved snow chains
are available from the service center.
Use Use only in pairs on the front wheels, equipped
with the tires of the following size:▷175/65 R 15.▷175/60 R 16.
John Cooper Works:
▷185/50 R 17
Follow the chain manufacturer's instructions.
Make sure that the snow chains are always suf‐
ficiently tight. Retighten as needed according
to the chain manufacturer's instructions.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
When driving with snow chains, briefly activate
Dynamic Traction Control if needed.
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The defective wheel cannot be stored in the
emergency wheel bracket because of its
size.3.Check tire inflation pressure at the next op‐
portunity and correct as needed.4.Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page 85.
Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer
to page 82.5.Replace the damaged tires as soon as pos‐
sible.
Driving with emergency wheel
Watch the speed when driving with the
emergency wheel
Drive conservatively and do not exceed a speed
of 50 mph/80 km/h; otherwise, changed driving
characteristics such as reduced lane stability
while braking, extended braking distance and
changed self-steering properties in the limit
area. ◀
Mount one emergency wheel only
Only a single emergency wheel may be
mounted. Reinstall wheels and tires of the orig‐
inal size as quickly as possible; otherwise, there
is a safety risk. ◀
Vehicle battery
Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the elec‐
trolyte will last for the life of the battery.
Your service center will be glad to advise you
on questions regarding the battery.
Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries only
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble. ◀
After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by your service center
to ensure that all comfort features are fully
available and that any Check Control messages
are no longer displayed.
Charging the battery
General information Make sure that the battery is always sufficiently
charged to guarantee that the battery remains
usable for its full service life.
The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐
lowing cases:▷When making frequent short-distance
drives.▷If the vehicle is not used for prolonged peri‐
ods, longer than a month.▷Steptronic transmission: when parked for
long periods of time in selector lever posi‐
tion D, R or N.
Note
Do not connect charging devices to the
12 volt socket in the vehicle
Do not connect battery chargers to the factory-
installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as this
may damage the vehicle battery due to an in‐ creased power consumption. ◀
Starting aid terminals In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 212, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be reset.
Individual settings need to be reprogrammed:
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California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera-based cruise control, ACC 98
Camera lenses, care 219
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 128
Car battery 209
Car care products 217
Care, displays 219
Care, vehicle 217
Cargo area 124
Cargo area, adapting size 129
Cargo area, enlarging 125
Cargo area lid 27
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 129
Cargo cover 124
Cargo, securing 138
Cargo straps, securing cargo 138
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 22
Carpet, care 219
Car wash 216
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 135
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 197
Center armrest 128
Center console 16
Central instrument cluster, LED ring 70
Central locking system 26
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 199
Changing the station 150
Changing wheels 206
Changing wheels/tires 183
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 60 Checking the oil level elec‐
tronically 192
Children, seating position 43
Children, transporting safely 43
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 43
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 44
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 43
Child safety locks 46
Child seat, mounting 43
Child seats 43
Chrome parts, care 218
Chrono package, cockpit 70
Cigarette lighter 123
Cleaning, displays 219
Climate control 112, 115
Clock 64
Closing/opening via door lock 26
Closing/opening with remote control 24
Clothes hooks 129
Coasting 144
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 144
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 144
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 52
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system 52
Comfort Access 27
Compartments in the doors 128
Compass 121
Compressor 185
Computer, refer to On-board computer 67
Condensation on win‐ dows 117
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 136 Condition Based Service
CBS 197
Confirmation signal 29
Control systems, driving stabil‐ ity 94
Convenient opening 24
Coolant 195
Cooling function 113, 116
Cooling, maximum 116
Cooling system 195
Cornering lamp 75
Corrosion on brake discs 136
Cosmetic mirror 123
Courtesy lamps during unlock‐ ing 24
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 25
Cruise control 104
Cruise control, active 98
Cruising range 64
Cupholder 128
Current fuel consumption 65
D
Damage, tires 182
Damping control, dynamic 95
Data, technical 222
Date 64
Date, radio 69
Date, setting on radio 69
Daytime running lights 74
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 113
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 117
Defrosting the windows 113
Dehumidifying, air 113, 116
Digital clock 64
Digital compass 121
Digital radio 151
Dimensions 222
Dimmable exterior mirrors 41
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Roadside parking lights 73
RON recommended fuel grade 174
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 223
Roof-mounted luggage rack 138
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 214
RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 184
Rubber components, care 218
Run-flat tires 184
S
Safe braking 135
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passenger
seat 38
Safety belts 37
Safety belts, care 218
Safety reel, windows 32
Safety systems, airbags 78
Satellite radio 152
Saving fuel 141
Screwdriver 199
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 215
Sealant 185
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 37
Seat heating, front 37
Seating position for chil‐ dren 43
Seats 35
Select a station 150
Selecting a station man‐ ually 150
Selection list in instrument cluster 67
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 56
Sensors, care 219 Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 197
Service requirements, dis‐ play 65
Settings and information 69
Settings, locking/unlocking 29
Settings, mirrors 40
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 57
Side airbags 78
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 29
Sitting safely 35
Size 222
Slide/tilt glass roof 32
Snow chains 188
Socket 123
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 198
Sound settings 148, 149
Spare fuse 210
Spare tire, refer to Emergency wheel 207
Specified engine oil types 194
Speed, average 68
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter 69
Speed limiter, display 66
Speed Limit Information 66
Speed warning 69
Sport instruments, cockpit 70
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 96
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 56
Stability control systems 94
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 49
Start/Stop button 47
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 23
Starting the engine 48
Station, storing 150
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering wheel, adjusting 42 Steptronic Sport transmission,
see Steptronic transmis‐
sion 55
Steptronic transmission 55
Stopping the engine 48
Storage compartments 127
Storage, tires 184
Storing the vehicle 219
Suitable engine oils 194
Summer tires, tread 182
Sun visor 123
Supplementary text mes‐ sages 63
Switch for Dynamic Driving 96
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
T Tachometer 64
Tailgate 27
Tailgate via remote control 25
Tail lights 203
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 222
Temperature, air condi‐ tioner 113
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 115
Temperature display for exter‐ nal temperature 64
Temperature display, setting units 69
Temperature, engine 68
Tempomat, see Camera- based cruise control 98
Terminal, starting aid 212
Text messages, supplemen‐ tary 63
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 30
Thigh support 36
Tilt alarm sensor 30
Time, radio, setting time on the radio 69 Seite 244REFERENCEEverything from A to Z244
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