tire size MINI COOPER 2012 User Guide

Wheels and tiresMOBILITY
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New wheels and tires
Have new wheels and tires mounted only
by your MINI dealer or a specialized tire
shop that has specially trained personnel work-
ing in accordance with th e specifications of the
MINI manufacturer. If this work is not carried out
properly, there is a danger of subsequent
damage and related safety hazards. Make sure
that the new wheels are balanced. <
Retreaded tires
The manufacturer of your MINI recom-
mends that you avoid using retreaded
tires, as this could impair driving safety. The
causes for this include potentially different tire
casing structures and of ten wide variations in
tire age, which can result in a limited service
life.<
Correct wheels and tires
The manufacturer of your MINI recom-
mends mounting only wheels and tires
that it has specifically approved for use on your
particular model. Alth ough other wheels and
tires may theoretically have the same dimen-
sions, variations in factors such as manufactur-
ing tolerances can result in contact between tire
and bodywork, ultimately leading to serious
accidents. The manufacturer of your MINI can-
not evaluate non-approved wheels and tires to
determine if they are su ited for use, and there-
fore cannot ensure the operating safety of the
vehicle if they are mounted. <
Your MINI dealer will be glad to inform you
about the correct wheel an d tire combination for
your vehicle.
The correct combination of wheels and tires is
also necessary to ensure reliable operation of
various vehicle systems such as ABS and DSC.
To maintain good handling and vehicle
response, use only tires of a single brand and
tread configuration. After a tire has been dam-
aged, mount the previous wheel and tire combi-
nation again as soon as possible.
Wheels with Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
electronics
When mounting new tires or changing over from
summer to winter tires, or vice versa, only use
wheels with TPM electronics; otherwise, the Tire
Pressure Monitor may not be able to detect a
puncture, refer to page 70. Your MINI dealer will
be glad to advise you.
Recommended tire brands
For each tire size, the manufacturer of your MINI
recommends certain tire brands. They are
marked with a clearly visible MINI designation
on the sidewall of the tire.
When properly used, these tires meet the
highest standards in terms of safety and
handling characteristics.
Run-flat tires
When mounting new tires or changing over from
summer to winter tires and vice versa, mount
run-flat tires for your ow n safety. Keep in mind
that no space-saver spare tire is available in the
event of a flat. Your MINI dealer will be glad to
advise you.
Special characteristics of winter tires
The manufacturer of your MINI recommends
the use of winter tires on snowy roads or if
temperatures drop below 45 7/ +7 6.
Although all-season M+S tires provide better
winter traction than summer tires, they
generally fail to provide the same levels of cold-
weather performance as winter tires.
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MOBILITYReplacing components
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stability during braking, longer braking
distances and changes in self-steering proper-
ties when close to the handling limit. These
properties are more noticeable with winter
tires. <
Only one space-saver spare tire may be
mounted at one time. Mount a wheel and
tire of the original size as soon as possible, to
avoid any safety risks. <
Check the tire inflat ion pressure at the
earliest opportunity and correct it if
necessary. Replace the defective tire as soon as
possible and have the new wheel/tire assembly
balanced. <
Preparing for a tire change
Observe the safety precautions regarding
flat tires on page 160.<
Additional safety measures when chang-
ing tires:
Only change the tire wh en parked on a surface
that is level, firm and not slippery.
The vehicle or the jack could slip sideways on
soft or slippery support surfaces, such as snow,
ice, flagstones, 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.
Do not lie under the vehicle or start the engine
when the vehicle is supported by the jack; other-
wise, there is a risk of fatal injury. <
1. Place the foldable chock behind the front
wheel on the other side of the vehicle or in
front of the wheel if the vehicle is on an
incline. If the wheel is changed on a surface
with a more severe slope, take additional
precautions to secure the vehicle from
rolling.
2. Uncover the lug bo lts if necessary.
3. Loosen the lug bolts by a half turn.
Jacking up the vehicle
The vehicle jack is designed for changing
wheels only. Do not attempt to raise
another vehicle model with it or to raise any load
of any kind. To do so could cause accidents and
personal injury. <
1. Place the jack at the jacking point closest to
the wheel.
The jack base must be perpendicular to the
surface beneath the jacking point.
2. During jacking up, insert the jack head in the
square recess of the jacking point.
3. Jack the vehicle up until the wheel you are
changing is raised off the ground.
Mounting the space-saver spare tire
1.Unscrew the lug bolts and remove the
wheel.
2. Remove accumulations of mud or dirt from
the mounting surfaces of the wheel and
hub. Clean the lug bolts.
3. Lift the new wheel into place.
4. Screw at least two lug bolts finger-tight into
opposite bolt holes.
5. Screw in the remaining bolts.
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REFERENCEEverything from A to Z
202
S
Safety belt
– number35
Safety Belt Reminder 38
Safety belts 38
– care 152
– damage 39
– indicator lamp 38
– reminder 38
– sitting safely 35
Safety systems
– airbags 72
– Antilock Brake System ABS 64
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 64
– safety belts 38
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires 140
Satellite radio 107
– activating 108
Scan, listening to test
– radio MINI Boost CD 106
Screw thread for tow
fitting 169
Searching
– CD player 109
– radio 105
Searching for a music track
– CD 109
Seat adjustment
– mechanical 36
Seats 36
– adjusting the seats 36
– heating 38
– sitting safely 35
Securing the vehicle
– from inside 26
– from outside 23
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 47 Selector lever lock
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic, refer to
Shiftlock 47
– overriding manually 48
Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 47
Service, refer to Roadside Assistance 167
Service car, refe r to Roadside
Assistance 167
Service data in the remote
control 147
Service Interval Display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 147
Service requirement display, refer to Condition Based
Service CBS 147
Service requirements 59
Settings
– clock, 12 h/24 h mode 58
Setting the date 105
Setting the time format 105
Setting tone controls 105
Sh

ifting gears
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 48
– manual transmission 46
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission, refer to Changing selector lever
positions 47
Side airbags 72
Side door, rear, refer to Club
Door 28
Side turn signal
– replacing bulb 158
Side windows, refer to Windows 33
Signal horn, refer to Horn 10
Sitting safely 35
– airbags 35
– safety belts 35
– with head restraint 35Size, refer to Dimensions
187
Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Glass roof, electric 32
Slot for remote control 44
Smokers' package, refer to Ashtray 91
Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing 124
– use 116
Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest storage
compartment 89
Snow chains 142
Socket, refer to Connecting electrical appliances 91
Socket for On-Board Diagnosis
OBD 148
Space-saver spare tire
– changing tires 162
– inflation pressure 131
Spare wheel, refer to Space- saver spare tire 162
Special oils, refer to Approved engine oils 145
Speed 186
– with winter tires 142
Speed-dependent volume 104
Speedo, refer to
Speedometer 12
Speedometer 12
Split Rear Barn Doors 28
– opening/closing 28
– opening from outside 28
– unlocking with remote control 25
Split rear seat backrest, refer to
Expanding the cargo area 97
Sport button 66
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems 64
Start/Stop button 44
– starting the engine 45
– switching off the engine 45
Startin
g, refer to Starting the
engine 45
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Everything from A to ZREFERENCE
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Starting assistance, refer to Jump-starting 168
Starting the CD player 109
Starting the engine 45
– Start/Stop button 44
Start-off assistance, refer to
– DSC 64
– Hill Assist 66
Stations, refer to Radio MINI Boost CD 106
Status of this Owner's Manual at time of printing 4
Steering wheel 40
– adjustment 40
– buttons on steering wheel 11
– lock 44
– shift paddles 48
Steptronic, refer to Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 46
Storage area
– cargo area 96
Storage compartment, front passenger side 90
Storage compartments 90
Storage space
– storage compartments 90
Storing the vehicle 152
Storing tires 142
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments 90
Summer tires, re fer to Wheels
and tires 131
Switches, refer to Cockpit 10
Switching off
– engine 45
Switching off the engine 45
– Start/Stop button 44
Switching on
– CD player 104,109
– radio MINI Boost CD 104
Switching the cooling function
on and off 84
Symbols 4T
Tachometer 54
Tailgate 28
– Comfort Access 31
Tailgate, refer to Split Rear Barn Doors 25
Tail lamp, refer to Tail lamps 158
– replacing bulb 158
Tail lamps 158
Tank volume, refer to Capacities 192
Technical data 186
Technical modifications 4
Telephone 116
– hands-free system 124
– installation location, refer to Center armrest 89
Temperature display
– setting the units 58
Temperature of coolant, refer
to Coolant temperature 146
Temperature setting
– air conditioner 81
– automatic climate control 83
Tempomat, refer to Cruise control 52
Tensioning straps, refer to Securing cargo 99
Third brake lamp, refer to Center brake lamp 160
Three-point safety belt 38
Tightening the lug bolts
– keys 153,154
– torque 165
Tightening torque, refer to Tightening lug bolts 165
Time
– setting 105
Tire change set
– space-saver spare tire 153Tire failure
– Flat Tire Monitor
67
– indicator/warning lamp 67
– MINI Mobility Kit 160
– run-flat tires 68
– space-saver spare tire 162
– Tire Pressure Monitor 69
Tire inflation pressure 131
– loss 67
– space-saver spare tire 131
Tire pressure monitoring, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 66
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 69
– limitations of system 69
– resetting system 69
– warning lamp 70
Tire Quality Grading 138
Tires
– age 140
– breaking in 94
– changi

ng, refe r to Changing
wheels 162
– condition 139
– damage 139,140
– inflation pressure 131
– inflation pressure loss 70
– minimum tread depth 139
– new tires 141
– pressure monitoring, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 66
– pressure monitoring, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 69
– puncture 67
– size 138
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth 140
– winter tires 141
– with emergency operation
properties 140
Tires with emergency operation properties, refer to
Run-flat tires 140
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