width MINI Clubman 2011 Owner's Manual (Mini Connected)

Wheels and tiresMOBILITY
193
MINI John Cooper Works Clubman tire inflation pressures
Tire coding
Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire
makes it easier to identify and choose the right
tires.
Tire size
Speed letter
Q = up to 100 mph/160 km/h
T = up to 118 mph/190 km/h
H = up to 131 mph/210 km/h
V = up to 150 mph/240 km/h
W = up to 167 mph/270 km/h
Y = up to 186 mph/300 km/h
Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Speeds up to a max. of
100 mph /160 km/h Speeds including those
exceeding
100 mph / 160 km/h
All pressure specifications in the
table are indicated in psi/kilopas-
cal with cold tires. Cold = ambient
temperature
185/50 R 17 86 H M+S XL RSC
205/45 R 17 84 V M+S RSC
205/45 R 17 84 W RSC 38/260 38/260 39/270 45/310
205/40 R 18 82 W RSC 41/280 41/280 42/290 48/330
More details on the perm issible load and weights can be found on page 228.
e.g.
Nominal width in mm
Aspect ratio in Ξ
Radial belt construction
Rim diameter in inches
Load rating,
not on ZR tires
Speed code letter,
in front of the R on ZR tires225/45 R 17 91 V

MOBILITYWheels and tires
194
Tire Identification Number
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of the
US Department of Transportation.
DOT code:
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Tread wear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A
DOT Quality Grades
Tread wear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B CAll passenger car tires must conform to
Federal Safety Requirements in addition
to these grades. <
Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov-
ernment test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half (1 γ) times as
well on the government co urse as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditio ns 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 controlled
conditions on specified government test sur-
faces 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 incl ude acceleration, corner-
ing, hydroplaning, or pe ak traction characteris-
tics. <
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 labo ratory test wheel. Sus-
tained high temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corre sponds to a level of
performance which all pa ssenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent lev-
els of performance on the laboratory test wheel
that exceed the minimum required by law.
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overlo aded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive loading, either sep-
arately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure. <
RSC - run-flat tires*
You will recognize run-flat tires by a circular
symbol containing the letters RSC on the side of
the tire, page 196.
For instance:
Manufacturer's
code for tire make
Tire size and tire design
Tire ageDOT xxxx xxx 0211

MOBILITYCare
204
Care
Car-care products
Regular cleaning and care helps to maintain the
value of your MINI.
The manufacturer of your MINI recommends
using manufacturer-approved products to clean
and care for your vehicle.
Your MINI dealer would be pleased to advise
you on cleaning and care products and services
for your MINI.The ingredients of original MINI Care Prod-
ucts have been tested, and the products
have been tested in the laboratory and in prac-
tice. They offer optimum care and protection for
your vehicle. <
Do not use any cleansers containing alco-
hol or solvents as these may cause dam-
age. <
Cleaning agents may contain hazardous
or health-damaging substances. Follow
the warning and hazard instructions on the
packaging. For interior cleaning, always open
the doors or windows of the vehicle.
Do not use any products that are not intended
for cleaning the vehicle. <
External care
Washing your vehicle
Especially during the winter months the
vehicle should be frequently washed. Dirt
and road salt can damage the vehicle. <
After washing the vehicle, apply the
brakes briefly to dry them; otherwise,
water can reduce braking efficiency over the
short term and the brake rotors can corrode. <
Car washes
Preference should be given to cloth car washes. Do not use automatic high-pressure car
washes; otherwise, water may drip into
the vehicle around the windows. <
Before driving in to the car wash, check if the sys-
tem is suitable for your MINI. Observe the fol-
lowing points:
> Vehicle dimensions, page 227
> If necessary: fold in the outside mirrors,
page 41
> Maximum permissible tire width
Avoid car washes with tracks higher than
4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the chassis could
be damaged. <
Preparations for driving into the car wash:
> Unscrew the rod antenna.
> Deactivate the rain sensor
* to prevent unin-
tentional wiping.
> Deactivate the rear window wiper
* and pro-
tect it from damage. Ask the car wash oper-
ator about measures that can be taken to
protect the wipers.
> Remove additional atta chments, e.g. spoil-
ers or telephone antennas, if there is a pos-
sibility that they could be damaged.
> Inserting the remote control into the ignition
lock.
Automatic transmission
Before driving into the car wash, make sure that
the vehicle can roll:
1.Place the remote control, even with Comfort
Access, in the ignition lock.
2. Move the selector le ver to position N.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Switch off the engine.
5. Insert the remote control in the ignition lock
so that the vehicle can roll.

Everything from A to ZREFERENCE
249
Telephone call, refer to the Owner's Manual for the
telephone
Telephone receiving power,
refer to Status
information 19
Temperature display
– setting the units 60
Temperature of coolant, refer to Coolant temperature 201
Temperature setting
– air conditioner 86
– automatic climate control 88
Tempomat, refer to Cruise control 54
Tensioning straps, refer to
Securing cargo 103
Text message 180
The individual vehicle 4
Third brake lamp, refer to Center brake lamp 213
Three-point safety belt 40
Tightening the lug bolts
– keys 208
– torque 217
Tightening torque, refer to Tightening lug bolts 217
Tire change set
– space-saver spare tire 208
Tire failure
– Flat Tire Monitor 73
– indicator/warning lamp 73
– MINI Mobility System 213
– run-flat tires 73
– space-saver spare tire 215
– Tire Pressure Monitor 74
Tire inflation pressure 190
– loss 73,74
– space-saver spare tire 190
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 74
– limitations of system 74
– resetting system 75
– warning lamp 75
Tire pressure monitoring, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 71
Tire Quality Grading 194Tires
– age
195
– breaking in 98
– changing, refe r to Changing
wheels 215
– condition 195
– damage 195
– inflation pressure 190
– inflation pressure loss 75
– minimum tread depth 195
– new tires 196
– pressure monitoring, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 71
–

pressure monitoring, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 74
– puncture 73
– size 193
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth 195
– winter tires 197
– with emergency operation
properties 196
Tires with emergency operation properties, refer to
Run-flat tires 196
Tires with safety features, refer
to Run-flat tires 196
TMC station, refer to Traffic information 122
Tone
– middle setting 131
Tone during audio playback
– adjusting 131
Tools, refer to Onboard vehicle toolkit 208
Torque 226
– lug bolts 217
Tow bar 221
Tow fitting 221
– screw thread 221
Tow fittings for tow-starting
and towing away 221
Tow rope 221 Towing
220
– car with automatic transmission 221
– methods 221
Tow-starting 220
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor 74
Track
– selecting on CD 140
Track width, refer to
Dimension 227
Traction control, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 69
Traffic bulletins
– categories 124
Traffic bulletins, filtering 124
Traffic congestion
– displaying traffic
information 122
– refer to Route, bypassing segments 119
Traffic information for navigation
– displaying 123
Traffic information in navigation
– screen display in the map
view 124
Transmission
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 48
– manual transmission 48
– overriding selector lever lock for automatic transmission
with Steptronic 50
Transport securing devices, refer to Securing cargo 103
Tr
ansporting children safely 43
Tread depth, refer to Minimum tire tread 195
Treble, refer to Tone
control 131
Trip computer 58
Trip odometer 56
Trip-distance counter, refer to Trip odometer 56

REFERENCEEverything from A to Z
250
Triple turn signal activation 51
Turn signal 51
– front, replacing bulb 211
– indicator lamp 12,13
– rear, replacing bulb 212
– side, replacing bulb 212
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions 227
Tying down load s, refer to
Cargo loading 103
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
UTQR 194
Units
– average fuel consumption 60
– temperature 60
Universal garage-door opener,
refer to Integrated universal
remote control 90
Universal remote control 90
Unlatching, refer to Unlocking 33
Unlocking
– from inside 30
– from outside 27
– liftgate 34
– without remote control, refer to Comfort Access 33
Updating the navigation data 108
Upholstery, care 206
USB audio interface 143
USB interface 92
V
Vehicle
– battery217
– breaking in 98
– cargo loading 100
– dimensions 227
– identification number, refer to Engine compartment 199
– parking 47
– storage 207
– weight 228
Vehicle jack 208
– jacking points 216
Ventilation
– air conditioner 89
Vents, refer to Air vents 85
Vents, refer to Ventilation 89
Voice commands
– overview 21
– short commands 230
– telephone 173
Voice instructions for navigation system 122
– repeating 122
– switching on/off 122
– volume 122
Voice phone book 174
Volume 130
– audio sources 130
– mobile phone 157,169
– voice instructions 122
Volume balance, tone
setting 131
Volume of cargo area 228
W
Warning and indicator
lamps 13
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 64
Warning triangle 219
Washer fluid 53
– capacity of reservoir 53
Washer fluid reservoir 53
Waste tray, refer to Ashtray 94Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water 99
Waterfall lighti ng, refer to
Ambient lighting 84
Waveband for radio 132
Wear indicators in tires, refer to Minimum tread depth 195
Weights 228
Welcome lamps 81
Wheel stud wrench
– space-saver spare tire 208
Wheelbase, refer to Dimensions 227
Wheels and tires 190
Wheels, new 196
Width, refer to
Dimensions 227
Window washer, refer to Washer fluid 53
Window washer reservoir, refer to Washer fluid
– volume, refer to
Capacities 229
Window washer system 51
– washer fluid 53
– washer jets 53
Windows 35
– closing 36
– convenient operation 28
– opening 36
– pinch protection system 36
Windows, indicator on Control Display 16
Windshield
– cleaning 52
– defrosting and removing
condensation 87,89
Windshield wiper blades, changing 208
Windshield wipers, refer to Wiper system 51
Winter tires 197
– setting speed limit 65
– storage 197
Wiper blade replacement 208
Wiper system 51