reset MINI Clubman 2010 User Guide

Technology for driving comfort and safety
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Malfunction
The small warning lamp flashes in yel-
low and then lights up continuously; the
larger warning lamp comes on in yel-
low. No punctures can be detected.
This type of message is shown in the following
situations:
>If there is a malfunction.
Have the system checked.
>If a wheel without TPM electronics has been
mounted.
>If TPM is temporarily malfunctioning due to
other systems or devices using the same
radio frequency.
Message for unsuccessful system reset
Both warning lamps come on in yellow.
The system is not reset after a tire has
been changed, for example.
Check the tire inflation pressure and
reset the system, page62.
Declaration according to NHTSA/
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring
Systems
Each tire, including the spare, should be che-
cked monthly when cold and inflated to the
inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire infla-
tion pressure label. If your vehicle has tires of a
different size than the size indicated on the vehi-
cle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire inflation pres-
sure for those tires. As an added safety feature,
your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pres-
sure monitoring system TPMS that illuminates a
low tire pressure telltale when one or more of
your tires are significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check your tires
as soon as possible, and inflate them to the
proper pressure. Driving on a significantly
under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat
and can lead to tire failure. Underinflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and
may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping
ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substi-tute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the
driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if underinflation has not reached
the level at which the TPMS low tire pressure tell-
tale illuminates.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined
with the low tire pressure telltale. When the sys-
tem detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash
for approximately one minute and then remain
continuously lit. This sequence will continue
upon subsequent vehicle startups as long as the
malfunction exists. When the malfunction indi-
cator is illuminated, the system may not be able
to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replace-
ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop-
erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale
after replacing one or more tires or wheels on
your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.

Wheels and tires
96
Wheels and tires
Tire inflation pressures
Information for your safety
It is not merely the tires' service life, but also
driving comfort and, to a great extent, driving
safety that depend on the condition of the tires
and the maintenance of the specified tire
pressure.
Checking pressure
Check the tire inflation pressure regularly
and correct it, if necessary: at least twice a
month and before starting long trips. If you fail
to observe this precaution you may be driving
on tires with incorrect tire pressures, a condition
that can not only compromise your vehicle's
driving stability, but also lead to tire damage and
the risk of an accident. Do not drive with
deflated, i.e. flat tires, except when using run-
flat tires. A flat tire will seriously impair your
vehicle's handling and braking response.
Attempts to drive on a flat tire can lead to loss of
control over the vehicle.<
Check the tire inflation pressures only on cold
tires. This means after a maximum of 1.25 miles/
2 km driving or when the vehicle has been
parked for at least 2 hours. When tires are warm,
the tire inflation pressure is higher.
After adjusting the tire inflation pressure,
reinitialize the flat tire monitor, page60,
or reset the tire pressure control, page62.<
Checking the tire inflation pressure of
the compact tire*
To check the inflation pressure, fold up the level
load floor. Remove the onboard vehicle tool kit
and the space-saver spare tire, refer to
page121.
Inflation pressure specifications
The tables below provide all the correct inflation
pressures for the specified tire sizes at ambient
temperature.
The tire inflation pressures apply to the
tire sizes approved and the tire brands
recommended by the manufacturer of
your MINI. Your MINI dealer will be glad to
advise you.<
For correct identification of the right tire infla-
tion pressures, observe the following:
>Tire sizes for your vehicle
>Load conditions
>Maximum allowable driving speed
Tire inflation pressures for driving up to
100 mph or 160 km/h
For normal driving up to 100 mph or 160 km/h
and to achieve optimum driving comfort, adjust
pressures to the respective tire inflation pres-
sures listed on the following pages in the col-
umns for traveling speeds up to a maximum of
100 mph or 160 km/h.
These tire inflation pressures can also be found
on the driver's side door post when the driver's
door is open.
The maximum permissible speed for these
tire pressures is 100 mph or 160 km/h. Do
not exceed this speed; otherwise, tire damage
and accidents could occur.<

REFERENCEAT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS MOBILITY
135
Vehicles with Flat Tire Monitor*
Light up in yellow and red:
>Tire damageCarefully bring the car to a stop.
Observe the information starting on
page60.
>Flat Tire Monitor not initializedInitialize Flat Tire Monitor, page60.
Light up in yellow:
Flat Tire Monitor failed. Punctures are
not indicatedHave the system checked.
Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor
*
Light up in yellow and red:
There is a flat tire or substantial loss
in tire pressureCarefully bring the car to a stop.
Observe the information starting on
page62.
Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor
*
Light up in yellow:
Tire Pressure Monitor not initializedCheck the inflation pressure and reset
the system, page63.
The small lamp flashes yellow and
then stays on, the large lamp lights
up in yellow:
>Tire Pressure Monitor failed.
Punctures are not indicatedHave the system checked.
>Wheel mounted without TPM
electronicsHave the system checked.
>The TPM is temporarily malfunc-
tioning due to other systems or
devices using the same radio fre-
quency.
12Cause What to do

From A to Z
154
Storage compartment, front
passenger side80
Storage compartments80
Storage space
– storage compartments80
Storing the vehicle113
Storing tires104
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments80
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires96
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine41
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button40
Switching the cooling function
on and off76
Symbols4
T
Tachometer49
Tail lamp, refer to Tail
lamps117
– replacing bulb117
Tail lamps117
Tailgate
– Comfort Access28
Tailgate, refer to Splitdoor23
Tank volume, refer to
Capacities144
Technical data142
Technical modifications5
Telephone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest79
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Telephone call, refer to the
Owner's Manual for the
telephone
Temperature display
– ice warning49
– outside temperature49
– setting the units52Temperature of coolant, refer
to Coolant temperature49
Temperature setting
– air conditioner73
– automatic climate control75
Tensioning straps, refer to
Securing cargo88
The individual vehicle4
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp118
Three-point safety belt34
Tightening the lug bolts
– keys121
– torque122,123
Tightening torque, refer to
Tightening the lug bolts122
Tire change set
– space-saver spare tire121
Tire failure
– Flat Tire Monitor61
– indicator/warning lamp61
– MINI Mobility System118
– run-flat tires61
– space-saver spare tire121
– Tire Pressure Monitor62
Tire inflation pressure96
– loss61
– space-saver spare tire96
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM62
– limitations of system62
– resetting system62
– warning lamp63
Tire pressure monitoring, refer
to Flat Tire Monitor60
Tire Quality Grading101Tires
– age102
– breaking in
84
– changing, refer to Changing
wheels121
– condition102
– damage102
– inflation pressure96
– inflation pressure loss63
– minimum tread depth102
– new tires103
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor60
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM62
– puncture61
– run-flat tires103
– size101
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth102
– winter tires104
Tires with safety features, refer
to Run-flat tires103
Tools, refer to Onboard vehicle
tool kit114
Torque142
– lug bolts122
Tow bar126
Tow fitting125
– screw thread126
Tow fittings for tow-starting
and towing away125
Tow rope126
Towing125
– car with automatic
transmission126
– methods126
Tow-starting125
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor62
Track width, refer to
Dimension143
Traction control, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control
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