winter tires MINI 3 door 2013 Owner's Manual

100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, how‐
ever, and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road characteristics
and climate.
Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop
on wet pavement as measured under control‐
led conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked
C may have poor traction performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based
on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and
does not include acceleration, cornering, hy‐
droplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature The temperature grades are A, the highest, B,
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the ma‐
terial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to
a level of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehi‐
cle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades Band A
represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum re‐
quired by law.
Temperature grade for this tire
The temperature grade for this tire is es‐
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla‐
tion, or excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
If necessary, have the vehicle towed. ◀RSC – Run-flat tires
Run-flat tires, refer to page 173, are labeled
with a circular symbol containing the letters
RSC marked on the sidewall.
M+S Winter and all-season tires with better cold
weather performance than summer tires.
Tire tread Summer tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.12 in/3 mm.
There is an increased danger of hydroplaning if
the tread depth is less than 0.12 in/3 mm.
Winter tires Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.16 in/4 mm.
Below a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, tires are
less suitable for winter operation.
Minimum tread depth
Wear indicators are distributed around the tire's
circumference and have the legally required
minimum height of 0.063 in/1.6 mm.
They are marked on the side of the tire with
TWI, Tread Wear Indicator.
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Recommended tire brands
For each tire size, the manufacturer of your ve‐
hicle recommends certain tire brands. These
can be identified by a star on the tire sidewall.
With proper use, these tires meet the highest
standards for safety and handling.
New tires
Due to technical factors associated with their
manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac‐
tion potential until after an initial breaking-in
period.
Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.
Retreaded tires The manufacturer of your vehicle does not rec‐
ommend the use of retreaded tires.
Retreaded tires
Possibly substantial variations in the de‐
sign and age of the tire casing structures can
limit service life and have a negative impact on
road safety. ◀
Winter tires
Winter tires are recommended for operating on
winter roads.
Although so-called all-season M+S tires do pro‐
vide better winter traction than summer tires, they do not provide the same level of perform‐
ance as winter tires.
Maximum speed of winter tires
If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher
than the permissible speed for the winter tires,
then display a corresponding sign in the field of
vision. You can obtain this sign from the tire
specialist or from your service center.
Maximum speed for winter tires
Do not exceed the maximum speed for
the respective winter tires; otherwise, tire dam‐
age and accidents can occur. ◀
Run-flat tires If you are already using run-flat tires, for your
own safety you should replace them only with
the same kind. No spare tire is available in the
case of a flat tire. Your service center will be
glad to advise you.
Rotating wheels between axles
The manufacturer of your vehicle advises
against swapping wheels between the front
and rear axles.
This can impair the handling characteristics.
Storage Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐
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CareVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehi‐
cle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Car washes
Hints Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a
distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is main‐
tained. Holding them too close or using exces‐
sively high pressures or temperatures can
cause damage or preliminary damage that may
then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure
washer. ◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-pres‐
sure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g.,
Park Distance Control, for extended periods of
time and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm. ◀▷Regularly remove foreign items such as
leaves in the area below the windshield
when the hood is raised.▷Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter.Intense soiling and road salt can damage
the vehicle.
Automatic car washes
Hints
▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Unscrew the rod antenna.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 50, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instructions
on avoiding an unintentional alarm, refer to
page 28.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged. ◀
Before driving into a car wash In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
Manual transmission:
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K
Key/remote control 20
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort
Access 25
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile 21
Kickdown, automatic trans‐
mission 53
Knee airbag 71
L
Lamp replacement 187
Lamp replacement, front 188
Lamp replacement, rear 190
Lamp replacement, side 193
Lamps and bulbs 187
Language, setting 65
Lashing eyes, securing
cargo 128
LATCH child restraint fixing
system 41
Launch Control 55
Leather, care 204
LED bug light 188
LED headlamps 188
LED ring, central instrument
cluster 65
LEDs, light-emitting di‐
odes 187
Left-hand traffic, lamp set‐
ting 69
License Texts and Certifica‐
tions
Light 66
Light-alloy wheels, care 205
Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 187
Lighter 115
Lighting 66
Lighting via remote con‐
trol 22
Light switch 66
Load 127
Loading 127
Lock, door 23
Locking/unlocking via door
lock 23
Locking/unlocking with re‐
mote control 22
Locking, automatic 27
Locking, settings 26
Low beams 66
Low beams, automatic, refer
to High-beam Assistant 68
Lower back support, mechani‐
cal 33
Low-Sulfur Diesel 165
Lug bolt lock 196
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack 128
Lumbar support, mechani‐
cal 33
M
Maintenance 184
Maintenance require‐
ments 184
Maintenance, service require‐
ments 60
Maintenance system,
MINI 184
Malfunction displays, refer to
Check Control 57
Manual air distribu‐
tion 105, 107
Manual air flow 105, 107
Manual mode, transmis‐
sion 53
Manual operation, door
lock 23
Manual operation, exterior
mirrors 37
Manual operation, fuel filler
flap 162
Manual operation, Park Dis‐
tance Control PDC 99
Manual transmission 52
Manufacturer of the MINI 6
Marking on approved
tires 172
Marking, run-flat tires 173
Master key, refer to Remote
control 20
Maximum cooling 107
Maximum speed, display 61
Maximum speed, winter
tires 172
Medical kit 198
Menu in instrument cluster 63
Microfilter 106, 109
MID - program, driving dy‐
namics 88
MINI maintenance sys‐
tem 184
Minimum tread, tires 170
Mirrors 37
Mobile communication devi‐
ces in the vehicle 125
Mobile phone 152
Mobility System 173
Mode, GREEN Mode 131
Modifications, technical, refer
to Safety 6
Moisture in headlamp 187
Mounting of child restraint fix‐
ing systems 40
Multifunction steering wheel,
buttons 12
N
Neck restraints, front, refer to
Head restraints 35
Neck restraints, rear, refer to
Head restraints 36
New wheels and tires 171
No Passing Information 61
Nylon rope for tow-starting/
towing 201
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐
tics 184
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Tourist function, refer to
Right-hand/left-hand traf‐
fic 69
Tow fitting 201
Towing 199
Tow-starting 199
TPM Tire Pressure Monitor 74
Traction control 87
TRACTION drive mode, driving
dynamics 87
Traffic bulletins 142
Transmission, automatic 52
Transmission, manual 52
Transporting children
safely 40
Tread, tires 170
Treble 138
Triple turn signal activa‐
tion 49
Trip odometer 59
Turn signal, front 188
Turn signal, side 193
Turn signals, operation 49
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐
placement 190
U
Unintentional alarm 28
Units 65
Units, setting 65
Universal remote control 110
Unlock button, automatic
transmission 53
Unlocking/locking via door
lock 23
Unlocking/locking with re‐
mote control 22
Unlocking, settings 26
Updates made after the edito‐
rial deadline 6
Updates, refer to Appen‐
dix
Upholstery care 205
USB interface 114
V
Vehicle battery 196
Vehicle battery, replacing 196
Vehicle, breaking in 124
Vehicle care 204
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number,
refer to Identification num‐
ber in the engine compart‐
ment 178
Vehicle jack 194
Vehicle paint 204
Vehicle storage 206
Vehicle wash 203
Ventilation 109
W
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control 57
Warning triangle 198
Washer fluid 51
Washer nozzles, wind‐
shield 51
Washer system 49
Washing, vehicle 203
Water on roads 125
Weights 210
Welcome lamps 67
Wheels, changing 171
Wheels, everything on wheels
and tires 166
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor
FTM 77
Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 74
Window defroster,
rear 105, 108
Windows, powered 29
Windshield de‐
froster 106, 108
Windshield washer fluid 51
Windshield washer nozzles 51
Windshield washer system 49
Windshield wiper 49
Windshield wipers, fold-out
position 51
Winter diesel 165
Winter storage, care 206
Winter tires, suitable tires 172
Winter tires, tread 170
Wiper blades, replacing 186
Wiper fluid 51
Wiper system 49
Wood, care 205
Wrench 186
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