steering MINI Clubman 2014 (Mini Connected) Owner's Guide

Run-flat tiresLabel
The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle
with the letters RSC on the sidewall.
Run-flat tires are tires with special rims that
support themselves for a limited period of time.
The sidewall reinforcement ensures that the
tire can continue to be used to a limited extent
if it has lost pressure and even if it has become
completely depressurized.
For continued driving in the event of a flat tire,
refer to page 82.
Correcting a flat tire Safety measures in case of a breakdown
▷Park the vehicle as far as possible
from passing traffic and on solid
ground. Switch on the hazard warn‐
ing system.▷Let the steering wheel lock engage with the
wheels in the straight-ahead position, set
the handbrake, and engage first gear or re‐
verse, or engage selector lever position 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 a warning triangle or portable hazard
warning lamp is required, set it up on the
roadside at an appropriate distance from
the rear of the vehicle. Comply with all
safety guidelines and regulations. ◀
The procedure to correct a flat tire depends on
the equipment in the vehicle:
▷Run-flat tires, refer to page 219.▷MINI Mobility System, refer to page 219.▷Wheel change with a compact wheel, refer
to page 238.
MINI Mobility System
Notes
▷Follow the instructions on using the Mobi‐
lity System found on the compressor and
sealant bottle.▷Use of the Mobility System may be ineffec‐
tive if tire damage is greater than approx.
1/8 in/4 mm in size.▷Contact the nearest service center if the tire
cannot be made drivable.▷If possible, do not remove foreign bodies
that have penetrated the tire.▷Pull the speed limit sticker off the sealant
bottle and apply it to the steering wheel.
Sealant and compressor
1Sealant bottle and speed limit sticker2Filling hose
Note the use-by date on the sealant bottle.Seite 219Wheels and tiresMobility219
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11.Unscrew the valve extension from the valve
of the compact wheel.12.Unscrew the dust cap from the extension
and attach it to the valve of the compact
wheel.
The defective wheel cannot be stowed in the
compact wheel holder because it has a differ‐
ent size.
MINI Clubman: removing the compact
wheel
The compact wheel is located under the wheel
change set in the cargo area.
1.Fold up the floor mat.2.Unscrew the nut, arrow, and take out the
compact wheel.
Driving with compact wheel
Do not exceed a speed of
50 mph/80 km/h.
Drive conservatively and do not exceed a speed
of 50 mph/80 km/h. Otherwise, changes in the
driving characteristics could result, for example
reduced track stability on braking, extended
braking distance, and altered self-steering
characteristics in the limit range. In conjunction
with winter tires, these characteristics are more
pronounced. ◀
Only mount one compact wheel
Only one compact wheel may be
mounted. Restore the wheels and tires to their
original size as quickly as possible. Failure to do
so is a safety risk. ◀
Check the tire inflation pressure at the next op‐
portunity and correct it if necessary. Replace
the defective tire as soon as possible and have
the new wheel balanced.
Preparing wheel change
Observe the safety precautions regarding flat
tires, refer to page 219.
Additional safety precautions in the event
of a wheel change
Change the wheel only on a level, firm surface
which is not slippery.
The vehicle or the jack could slip to the side if
you attempt to raise the vehicle on a soft or
slippery surface, snow, ice, tiles, etc. Do not use
a wooden block or similar object as a support
base for the jack, as this would prevent it from
extending to its full support height and reduce
its load-carrying capacity.
To avoid serious or fatal injury: never lie under
the vehicle, and never start the engine while it
is supported by the jack. ◀1.Place the folding wheel chock behind the
front wheel of the other vehicle side; if the
vehicle is on an incline, place it in front of
this wheel. If the vehicle is parked on a
steep incline, additionally secure the vehi‐
cle against rolling.2.Expose the lug bolts if necessary.3.Loosen the lug bolts a half turn.
Jacking up vehicle
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Using a tow fittingThe screw-in tow fitting must always be carried
in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the front
or rear of the MINI.
It is stored in the onboard vehicle tool kit under
the cover on right in the cargo area, refer to
page 230.
Tow fitting, information on use▷Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the
vehicle can occur. ◀
Access to the screw thread Push out the tow fitting cover at the appropri‐
ate recess in the bumper.
Front
MINI: rear
John Cooper Works with aerodynamic bumper:
Pull out the tow fitting cover in the bumper in
the lower section, arrow.
MINI Clubman: rear
Being towed
Follow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions, or vehicle
damage or accidents may occur. ◀
▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lamps, turn
signals, and windshield wipers may be un‐
available.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and
steering.▷Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.Seite 246MobilityBreakdown assistance246
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Setting the clock, 12h/24h for‐mat 68
Shifting– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 62
Shifting, manual transmis‐
sion 60
Shift lever
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 61
Shift paddles on the steering
wheel 62
Short commands, voice acti‐ vation 258
Side airbags 78
Side door, rear, refer to Club‐ door 37
Side windows, refer to Win‐ dows 42
Sliding/tilting sunroof
– Refer to Glass sunroof, elec‐
trical 41
Slot for remote control 54
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 190
Socket, OBD Onboard Diagno‐ sis 229
Software applications, iPhone 200
Software part num‐ ber 170, 180
Software update 166
Special destinations, naviga‐ tion 130
Special equipment, series equipment 6
Speed, average 66
Speed limit 87
Speed limit
– Setting 87
Speedometer 16
Speed, with winter tires 218
Split door– Opening/closing 37– Opening from the out‐
side 37– Unlocking with remote con‐
trol 35
Spoken instructions, naviga‐
tion 137
Sport button 90
Sport program, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 62
Stability control systems 88
Start/Stop button 54
Start/Stop button, starting the engine 55
Start/Stop button, switching off the engine 56
Starting the engine 55
Start problems, refer to Jump- starting 244
State/province, selecting for navigation 126
Stations, stored 154
Station, storing 149
Status information, onboard monitor 23
Steering wheel 49
Steering wheel
– Shift paddles 62
Steering wheel, adjusting 49
Steering wheel lock 54
Stopping, engine 56
Storage, tires 218
Storing the vehicle 251
Street, entering for naviga‐ tion 127
Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires 210
Summer tires, tread 216
Swing doors, refer to Split door 37
Switches, refer to Cockpit 14
Switching off, engine 56
Switching off, vehicle 56
Symbols 6
T
Tachometer 65
Tailgate 37
Tailgate– Comfort Access 39
Tailgate, see Split door 35
Tail lamps 235
Tank gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 65
Tasks 197
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 254
Telephone 170, 180
Telephone, adjusting the vol‐ ume 173, 185
Temperature
– Air conditioner 95– Automatic climate con‐
trol 97– Changing the unit of meas‐
ure 68
Temperature, coolant, refer to
Coolant temperature 65
Temperature display
– External temperature 64– External temperature warn‐
ing 64– Setting the unit 68
Temperature warning 64
Text messages 195
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 41
Time
– Setting the time 68– Setting the time zone 69
Tire age 217
Tire identification marks 215
Tire inflation pressure 210
Tire inflation pressure
– Pressure loss 82, 83
Tire pressure monitor, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor 80
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
– System limits 83– System reset 84– Warning lamp 84Seite 272ReferenceEverything from A to Z272
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