flat tire MINI 3 door 2015 Owner's Guide

4.Screw the filling hose of the sealant con‐
tainer onto the tire valve of the nonworking
wheel.5.With the compressor switched off, insert
the plug into the power socket inside the
vehicle.6.With operating readiness switched on or
the engine running, switch on the compres‐
sor.
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.
CAUTION
The compressor can overheat during ex‐
tended operation. There is risk of property
damage. Do not run the compressor for more
than 10 min. ◀
If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar is not
reached:1.Switch off the compressor.2.Unscrew the filling hose from the wheel.3.Drive forward and back to distribute the
sealant in the tire.4.Inflate the tire again using the compressor.
If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar cannot be
reached, contact your dealer’s service cen‐
ter or another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop.
Stowing the Mobility System
1.Remove the connection hose of the sealant
container from the wheel.2.After pressing the red unlock button on the
compressor, remove the sealing container.3.Wrap the empty sealant container in suita‐
ble material to avoid dirtying the trunk.4.Stow the Mobility System back in the vehi‐
cle.
Distributing the sealant
Immediately drive approx. 5 miles/10 km to en‐
sure that the sealant is evenly distributed in the
tire.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
If possible, do not drive at speeds less than
12 mph/20 km/h.
Seite 192MOBILITYWheels and tires192
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 625 - X/15

To correct the tire inflation pressure1.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 a power socket in‐
side the vehicle.4.Correct the tire inflation pressure to at least
2.0 bar.▷Increase pressure: with the ignition
turned on or the engine running, switch
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 107.
Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to
page 103.
Replace the nonworking tire and the sealant
container of the Mobility System as soon as
possible.
Snow chains
Fine-link snow chains
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends use of fine-link snow chains. Certain types of
fine-link snow chains have been tested by the
manufacturer of the vehicle and recommended
as road-safe and suitable.
Information regarding suitable snow chains is
available from a dealer’s service center or an‐ other qualified service center or repair shop.
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 snow chain manufacturer's instruc‐
tions.
Make sure that the snow chains are always suf‐
ficiently tight. Re-tighten as needed according
to the snow 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.
Maximum speed with snow chains
Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h
when using snow chains.
Seite 193Wheels and tiresMOBILITY193
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 625 - X/15

Changing wheels/tiresInformationWhen using run-flat tires or tire sealants, a tire
does not need to be changed immediately in
the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
Which is why no spare tire is available.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your dealer’s service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop.
Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated at the positions shown.
Emergency wheel
Safety measures
▷Park the vehicle as far away as possible
from passing traffic and on solid ground.
Switch on the hazard warning system.▷Set the parking brake and engage lever in
position P P.▷Have all vehicle occupants get out of the
vehicle and ensure that they remain out‐
side the immediate area in a safe place,
such as behind a guardrail.▷If necessary, set up a warning triangle or
portable hazard warning lamp at an appro‐
priate distance.▷Perform wheel change only on a flat, solid
and slip-resistant surface. On soft or slip‐
pery ground, for example, snow, ice, tiles,etc., the vehicle or vehicle jack can slip
away to the side.▷Do not place wood blocks or similar items
under the vehicle jack; otherwise, it cannot
reach its carrying capacity because of the
restricted height.▷If the vehicle is raised, do not lie under the
vehicle and do not start the engine; other‐
wise, a fatal hazard exists.
Information
WARNING
The vehicle jack is optimized for lifting
the vehicle and for the jacking points on the ve‐
hicle only. There is risk of injuries. Do not lift
any other vehicle or cargo using the vehicle
jack. ◀
Removing the emergency wheel The emergency wheel is housed in a well on
the underbody of the vehicle. The screw con‐
nection of the emergency wheel is in the cargo
area underneath the floor mat, on the floor of
the storage compartment for the onboard vehi‐
cle tool kit.
1.Loosen the nut using the wheel wrench
from the onboard vehicle tool kit.2.Remove the retaining plate.Seite 212MOBILITYReplacing components212
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 625 - X/15

The nonworking 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 107.
Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer
to page 104.5.Check to make sure the lug bolts are tight
with a calibrated torque wrench.
Driving with emergency wheel
WARNING
The emergency wheel has particular di‐
mensions. When driving with an emergency wheel, changed driving properties may occur at
higher speeds, for example reduced lane stabil‐
ity when braking, longer braking distance and
changed self-steering properties in the limit
area. There is risk of an accident. Drive moder‐
ately and do not exceed a speed of
50 mph/80 km/h. ◀
After the trip with emergency wheel Have the following work performed only by a
dealer's service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
1.Replace the damaged tires as soon as pos‐
sible.2.Replace the emergency wheel with a new
wheel.3.Have the tray with the emergency wheel
installed.
Vehicle battery
Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
service life of the battery.
More information about the battery can be re‐
quested from a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Battery replacement CAUTION
Vehicle batteries that are not compatible
can damage vehicle systems and impair vehicle
functions. There is a risk of personal and prop‐
erty damage. Only vehicle batteries that are
compatible with your vehicle type should be in‐
stalled in your vehicle. Information on compati‐
ble vehicle batteries is available at your dealer’s
service center. ◀
After a battery replacement, the manufacturer
of your vehicle recommends that the vehicle
battery be registered on the vehicle by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop to ensure that all
comfort features are fully available and that
any Check Control messages of these comfort
features 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 more than a
month.▷Steptronic transmission: when parked for
long periods of time in selector lever posi‐
tion D, R or N.Seite 214MOBILITYReplacing components214
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 625 - X/15

Direction indicator, see Turnsignals 67
Display, electronic, instrument cluster 77
Display, engine tempera‐ ture 86
Display lighting, see Instru‐ ment lighting 98
Displays 76
Displays, cleaning 224
Disposal, coolant 201
Disposal, vehicle battery 215
Distance control, see PDC 128
Distance to destination 86
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Drive mode, GREEN Mode 167
Drive-off assistant 119
Drive-off assistant, see DSC 116
Driving Dynamics Control 118
Driving Excitement, SPORT 87
Driving instruction, GREEN Mode 169
Driving instructions, break- in 160
Driving mode 118
Driving notes, general 161
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 116
Driving style analysis 171
Driving tips 161
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 116
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 117
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 118
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 116
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 117 E
Electronic displays, instrument cluster 77
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 196
Electronic Stability Program ESP, see DSC 116
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 176
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency wheel, compact wheel, see Emergency
wheel 212
Energy Control 82
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 64
Engine, automatic switch- off 64
Engine compartment 194
Engine compartment, working in 194
Engine coolant 200
Engine idling when driving, coasting 170
Engine oil 196
Engine oil, adding 197
Engine oil additives 198
Engine oil change 198
Engine oil filler neck 197
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 198
Engine oil types, suitable 198
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 216
Engine start, see Starting the engine 63
Engine stop 63
Engine temperature, dis‐ play 86
Entering a car wash 221 Equipment, interior 145
Error displays, see Check Con‐ trol 77
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, see DSC 116
Exchanging wheels/tires 188
Exhaust system 161
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 56
Exterior mirrors 55
External start 216
External temperature dis‐ play 81
External temperature warn‐ ing 81
Eyes for securing cargo 164
F
Failure message, see Check Control 77
False alarm, see Unintentional alarm 45
Fan, see Air flow 139, 142
Favorites buttons, onboard monitor 24
Filler neck for engine oil 197
Fine wood, care 223
First-aid kit 216
Flat tire, changing wheels 212
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 107
Flat tire, repairing 190
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 103
Flat tire, warning lamp 104, 107
Flooding 161
Floor carpet, care 224
Floor mats, care 224
Fogged up windows 140
Folding back rear seat back‐ rests 151
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 70
Foot brake 161
Front airbags 100 Seite 240REFERENCEEverything from A to Z240
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 625 - X/15

Front-end collision warningwith City Braking func‐
tion 110
Front fog lights 98
Front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 102
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 102
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 107
Fuel 178
Fuel consumption, see Aver‐ age fuel consumption 86
Fuel filler flap 176
Fuel gauge 81
Fuel lid 176
Fuel quality 178
Fuel recommendation 178
Fuel, tank capacity 232
Fuse 215
G Garage door opener, see Uni‐ versal Integrated Remote
Control 145
Gasoline 178
Gear change, Steptronic trans‐ mission 72
Gear shift indicator 83
General driving notes 161
Glare shield 149
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 47
Glove compartment 153
GREEN Mode 167
GREEN Mode, bonus range 169
GREEN Mode driving style analysis 171
GREEN Mode indicator 167
GREEN - program, driving dy‐ namics 118
GREEN tip 169
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 229
Ground clearance 162 H
Halogen headlights 206
Handbrake, see parking brake 66
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 146
Hazard warning flashers 216
Head airbag 100
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 96
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 96
Headlight flasher 68
Headlight glass 205
Headlights, care 222
Head restraints 49
Head restraints, front 53
Head restraints, rear 54
Head-up Display 90
Head-Up Display, Shift point indicator 92
Head-up Display, sport dis‐ plays 92
Head-up Display, standard view 91
Heavy cargo, stowing 164
High-beam Assistant 97
High beams 68
High beams/low beams, see High-beam Assistant 97
Hills 162
Hill start assistant, see Drive- off assistant 119
Holder for beverages 154
Homepage 6
Hood 194
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 161
HUD Head-up Display 90
Hydroplaning 161
I
Ice warning, see External tem‐ perature warning 81 Icy roads, see External tem‐
perature warning 81
Identification marks, tires 186
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 10
Ignition key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Ignition off 62
Ignition on 62
Illuminated ring, central in‐ strument cluster 89
Indication of a flat tire 104, 107
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 77
Individual air distribu‐ tion 139, 142
Individual settings, see Per‐ sonal Profile 36
Inflation pressure, tires 180
Inflation pressure warning, tires 107
Info display, refer to On-Board computer 85
Information 6
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 104
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 107
Instrument cluster 76
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 77
Instrument lighting 98
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Safety 109
Intensity, AUTO program 142
Interior equipment 145
Interior lights 98
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 37
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 38 Seite 241Everything from A to ZREFERENCE241
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 625 - X/15

Interior mirror, automaticdimming feature 56
Interior mirror, manually dim‐ mable 56
Interior motion sensor 44
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 147
Internet site 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 82
Interval mode 69
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 212
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 72
Jump-starting 216
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, see Comfort Ac‐ cess 41
Key Memory, see Personal Profile 36
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 72
Knee airbag 101
L
Label on recommended tires 189
Lamp replacement 205
Lamp replacement, front 206
Lamp replacement, rear 208
Lamp replacement, side 211
Language on Control Dis‐ play 89
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 164
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 60
Launch Control 74 Leather, care 222
LED bug light 206
LED headlights 206
LED ring, central instrument cluster 89
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 205
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light 95
Light-alloy wheels, care 223
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 205
Lighter 149
Lighting 95
Lights and bulbs 205
Light switch 95
Load 164
Loading 163
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 43
Locking, settings 43
Lock, power window 46
Locks, doors, and windows 61
Low beams 95
Low beams, automatic, see High-beam Assistant 97
Lower back support, mechani‐ cal 50
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 164
Lumbar support, mechani‐ cal 50
M
Maintenance 202
Maintenance require‐ ments 202
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 82 Maintenance system,
MINI 202
Make-up mirror 149
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 77
Manual air distribu‐ tion 139, 142
Manual air flow 139, 142
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 73
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 55
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 176
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 129
Manual operation, rearview camera 131
Manual transmission 71
Manufacturer of the MINI 7
Marking, run-flat tires 190
Master key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Maximum cooling 141
Maximum speed, display 83
Maximum speed, winter tires 189
Measurement, units of 89
Medical kit 216
Menu in instrument cluster 85
Menus, refer to onboard mon‐ itor operating concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 77
Microfilter 140, 143
MID - program, driving dy‐ namics 118
MINI Connected, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
MINI maintenance sys‐ tem 202
MINIMALISM Analyser 171
MINIMALISM info 170
MINI Motorer’s Guide app 6 Seite 242REFERENCEEverything from A to Z242
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 625 - X/15

Recommended fuelgrade 178
Recommended tire brands 189
Refueling 176
Remaining range 82
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, blocking 35
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 39
Remote control, replacing the battery 34
Remote control, univer‐ sal 145
Replacement fuse 215
Replacing parts 204
Replacing the battery, remote control 34
Replacing wheels/tires 188
Reporting safety malfunc‐ tions 10
RES CNCL button, see camera- based cruise control 120
RES CNCL button, see Cruise control 126
Reserve warning, see Range 82
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 104
Retaining straps, securing cargo 164
Retreaded tires 189
Roadside parking lights 96
RON recommended fuel grade 178
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 229
Roof-mounted luggage rack 164
RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ nent, see Run-flat tires 190
Rubber components, care 223
Run-flat tires 190 S
Safe braking 161
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passenger
seat 52
Safety belts 51
Safety belts, care 224
Safety switch, windows 46
Safety systems, airbags 100
Saving fuel 166
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver 204
Sealant 190
Seat belts, see Safety belts 51
Seat heating, front 51
Seating position for chil‐ dren 58
Seats 49
Selection list in instrument cluster 85
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 72
Sensors, care 224
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 202
Service requirements, dis‐ play 82
SET button, see camera-based cruise control 120
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 126
Settings, locking/unlocking 43
Settings, mirrors 55
Settings on Control Display 88
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 73
Shift point indicator, Head-Up Display 92
Side airbag 100
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 43
Sitting safely 49
Size 228 Slide/tilt glass roof 47
Snow chains 193
Socket 149
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 203
Spare fuse 215
Spare tire, see Emergency wheel 212
Speed, average 86
Speed limit detection, on‐ board computer 86
Speed limiter, display 83
Speed Limit Information 83
Speed warning 88
Split screen 23
Sport displays 87
Sport displays, Head-up Dis‐ play 92
Sport instruments, cockpit 93
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 118
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 73
Stability control systems 116
Standard view, Head-up Dis‐ play 91
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 64
Start/Stop button 62
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 63
Status control display, tires 104
Status information, onboard monitor 23
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering wheel, adjusting 57
Steptronic Sport transmission, see Steptronic transmis‐
sion 72
Steptronic transmission 72
Stopping the engine 63
Storage compartments 153
Storage, tires 189
Storing the vehicle 224 Seite 244REFERENCEEverything from A to Z244
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 625 - X/15

Suitable engine oil types 198
Summer tires, tread 187
Sun visor 149
Supplementary text mes‐ sages 80
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing 118
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 143
Switch, see Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 23
T Tachometer 81
Tailgate 40
Tailgate via remote control 38
Tail lamps 208
Technical changes, refer to Own Safety 7
Technical data 228
Temperature, air condi‐ tioner 139
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 141
Temperature display for exter‐ nal temperature 81
Temperature, engine 86
Tempomat, see camera-based cruise control 120
Terminal, starting aid 217
Text messages, supplemen‐ tary 80
Theft alarm system, see Alarm system 43
Thigh support 50
Tilt alarm sensor 44
Time of arrival 86
Tire damage 188
Tire identification marks 186
Tire inflation pressure 180
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 107
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 103 Tires, changing 188
Tire sealant 190
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 180
Tires, run-flat tires 190
Tire tread 187
Tone, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Tools 204
Total vehicle weight 229
Touchpad 21
Towing 218
Tow-starting 218
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 103
Traction control 117
TRACTION drive mode, driving dynamics 117
Transmission lock, releasing manually 74
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission 71
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 72
Transporting children safely 58
Tread, tires 187
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 67
Trip odometer 81
Trip onboard computer 87
Trip recorder, see Trip odome‐ ter 81
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 132
Turn signal, front 206
Turn signal, side 211
Turn signals, operation 67
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 208
U
Unintentional alarm 45
Units of measurement 89
Universal remote control 145 Unlock button, Steptronic
transmission 72
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 43
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 223
USB interface 150
V
Vanity mirror 149
Vehicle battery 214
Vehicle battery, replacing 214
Vehicle, break-in 160
Vehicle care 222
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 7
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 10
Vehicle jack 212
Vehicle paint 222
Vehicle storage 224
Vehicle wash 221
Ventilation 143
Ventilation, see Parked-car ventilation 143
VIN, see vehicle identification number 10
Voice activation system 26
W
Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 77
Warning displays, see Check Control 77
Warning messages, see Check Control 77
Warning triangle 216
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 70 Seite 245Everything from A to ZREFERENCE245
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 625 - X/15

Washer nozzles, wind‐shield 70
Washing, vehicle 221
Water on roads 161
Weights 229
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 37
Welcome lights 96
Wheels, changing 188
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 180
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 107
Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 103
Window defroster, rear 140, 143
Windows, powered 45
Windshield cleaning sys‐ tem 68
Windshield de‐ froster 140, 142
Windshield washer fluid 70
Windshield washer nozzles 70
Windshield wipers, fold-out position 70
Windshield wipers, see wiper system 68
Winter storage, care 224
Winter tires, suitable tires 189
Winter tires, tread 187
Wiper blades, replacing 204
Wiper fluid 70
Wiper system 68
Wood, care 223
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 25
Wrench 204 Seite 246REFERENCEEverything from A to Z246
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 964 625 - X/15