width MINI Coupe 2012 Owner's Manual

MOBILITYWheels and tires
150
MINI John Cooper Works Convertible 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 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:
Tire size Tire pressures in bar/psi
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 bar/psi for
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 2.7/39 2.7/39 2.9/42 2.9/42
205/40 R 18 82 W RSC 2.9/42 2.9/42 3.1/45 3.1/45
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page203.
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,
(before the R on ZR tires)225/45 R 17 91 V
For instance:
Manufacturer's code
for tire make
tire size and
tire design
Tire ageDOT xxxx xxx 1012
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CareMOBILITY
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Care
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or count ry version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.
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
Products have been tested, and the
products have been tested in the laboratory
and in practice. They offer optimum care and
protection for your vehicle. <
Do not use any cleansers containing
alcohol or solvents as these may cause
damage. <
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 into the car wash, check if the
system is suitable for your MINI. Observe the
following points:
> Vehicle dimensions, page 197.
> If necessary: fold in the outside mirrors,
page 49.
> 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.
> MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: retract spoiler.
> Deactivate the rain sensor to prevent
unintentional wiping.
> Remove additional attachments, e.g.
spoilers or telephone antennas, if there is
a possibility that they could be damaged.
> Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock.
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REFERENCETechnical data
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CooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
1Vehicle height without roof
antenna 54.3/1,378 54.5/1,384 54.5/1,385
2 Track, front
57.4/1,459 57.2/1,453 57.2/1,453
3 Vehicle width, with outside mi
rror 74.5/1,892 74.5/1,892 74.5/1,892
4 Track, rear
57.8/1,467 57.5/1,461 57.5/1,461
5 Vehicle width, without outside
mirror 66.3/1,683 66.3/1,683 66.3/1,683
6 Wheelbase
97.1/2,467 97.1/2,467 97.1/2,467
7 Vehicle length
146.8/3,728 147/3,734 148/3,758
All dimensions in inches/mm. Minimum turning radius dia.: 35 ft 10 in/10.7 m.
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REFERENCETechnical data
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CooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
1Vehicle height without roof
antenna 54.5/1,384 54.7/1,390 54.8/1,391
2 Track, front
57.4/1,459 57.2/1,453 57.2/1,453
3 Vehicle width, with outside
mirror 74.5/1,892 74.5/1,892 74.5/1,892
4 Track, rear
57.8/1,467 57.5/1,461 57.5/1,461
5 Vehicle width, without outside
mirror 66.3/1,683 66.3/1,683 66.3/1,683
6 Wheelbase
97.1/2,467 97.1/2,467 97.1/2,467
7 Vehicle length
146.8/3,728 147/3,734 148/3,758
All dimensions in inches/mm. Minimum turning radius dia.: 35 ft 10 in/10.7 m.
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REFERENCETechnical data
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CooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
1Vehicle height without roof
antenna 55.7/1,414 55.7/1,414 55.7/1,414
2 Track, front
57.4/1,459 57.2/1,453 57.2/1,453
3 Vehicle width, with outside
mirror 75.3/1,913 75.3/1,913 75.3/1,913
4 Track, rear
57.8/1,467 57.5/1,461 57.5/1,461
5 Vehicle width, without outside
mirror 66.3/1,683 66.3/1,683 66.3/1,683
6 Wheelbase
97.1/2,467 97.1/2,467 97.1/2,467
7 Vehicle length
146.6/3,723 146.8/3,729 148/3,758
All dimensions in inches/mm. Minimum turning radius dia.: 35 ft 10 in/10.7 m.
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Everything from A to ZREFERENCE
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T
Tachometer65
Tailgate 28
– Comfort Access 32
– emergency operation 29
– emergency unlocking 29
– manually releasing 28
– opening/closing 28
– opening from outside 28
– unlocking with remote control 26
Tail lamp, refer to Tail
lamps 169
– replacing bulb 169
Tail lamps 169
Tank volume, refer to Capacities 205
Technical data 196
Technical modifications 4
Telephone 128
– hands-free system 136
– installation location, refer to Center armrest 100
Temperature display
– setting the units 70
Temperature of coolant, refer to Coolant temperature 158
Temperature setting
– air conditioner 95
– automatic climate control 97
Tempomat, refer to Cruise control 63
Tensioning straps, refer to Securing cargo 111
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp 170
Three-point safety belt 48
Tightening the lug bolts
– keys 165
– torque 175
Tightening torque, refer to
Tightening lug bolts 175
Time
– setting 117
Tire change set
– space-saver spare tire 165Tire failure
– Flat Tire Monitor
81
– indicator/warning lamp 81
– MINI Mobility Kit 171
– run-flat tires 81
– space-saver spare tire 173
– Tire Pressure Monitor 82
Tire inflation pressure 143
– loss 81
– space-saver spare tire 143
Tire pressure mo nitoring, refer
to Flat Tire Monitor 80
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 82
– limitations of system 82
–

resetting system 82
– warning lamp 83
Tire Quality Grading 150
Tires
– age 152
– breaking in 106
– changing, refe r to Changing
wheels 173
– condition 151
– damage 151,152
– inflation pressure 143
– inflation pressure loss 83
– minimum tread depth 151
– new tires 153
– pressure monitoring, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 80
– pressure monitoring, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 82
– puncture 81
– size 150
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth 152
– winter tires 153
– with emergency operation
properties 152
Tires with emergency operation properties, refer to
Run-flat tires 152
Tires with safety features, refer
to Run-flat tires 152
Tone
– middle setting 117 Toolkit
165
Tools, refer to Toolkit 165
Torque 196
– lug bolts 175
Tow bar 179
Tow fitting 179
– screw thread 179
Tow fittings for tow-starting and towing away 179
Towing 178
– car with automatic transmission 179
– methods 179
Tow rope 180
Tow-starting 178
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor 82
Track width, refer to Dimension 197
Traction control, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control DSC 76
Trailer operation
– trailer loads and gross vehicle weight 203
Transmission
– automatic transmission with
Steptron
ic57
– manual transmission 57
– overriding selector lever lock
for automatic transmission
with Steptronic 59
Transporting children safely 51
Transport securing devices, refer to Securing cargo 111
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread 151
"TRIP" 71
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer 66
Triple turn signal activation 60
Trip odometer 66
Trunk, refer to Luggage compartment in the MINI
Convertible 109
Turning circle, refer to Dimensions 197
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REFERENCEEverything from A to Z
216
Turn signal60
– front, replacing bulb 168
– indicator lamp 12
– rear, replacing bulb 169
– side, replacing bulb 169
Tying down load s, refer to
Cargo loading 111
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
UTQR 150
Units
– average fuel consumption 70
– temperature 70
Unlatching, refer to
Unlocking 31
Unlocking
– from inside 27
– from outside 24
– tailgate 32
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access 31
Upholstery, care 163
USB audio interface 123
V
Valve
– dust cap174
Vehicle
– battery 175
– breaking in 106
– cargo loading 108
– dimensions 197
– identification number, refer
to Engine compartment 155
– parking 56
– storage 164
– weight 203
Vehicle equipment 4
Vehicle jack 165
– jacking points 174
Ventilation
– air conditioner 98
Vents, refer to Air vents 94
Vents, refer to Ventilation 98Volume
– gong
116
– mobile phone 133
– PDC 116
– setting speed- dependent 116
Volume of cargo area 203
W
Warning and indicator
lamps 13,181
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control 73
Warning triangle 177
Washer fluid 62
– capacity of reservoir 63
Washer fluid reservoir 62
Waste tray, refer to
Ashtray 101
Waterfall lighting, refer to Ambient lighting 93
Water on roads, refer to Driving through water 107
Wear indicators in tires, refer to
Minimum tread depth 152
Weights 203
Welcome lamps 89
Wheelbase, refer to Dimensions 197
Wheels, new 153
Wheels and tires 143
Wheel stud wrench
– space-saver spare tire 165
Width, refer to Dimensions 197
Wind deflector 38,43
Windows 33
– closing 33
– convenience operation 24
– opening 33
Window washer, refer to Washer fluid 62
Window washer reservoir, refer to Washer fluid
– volume, refer to
Capacities 205 Window washer system
61
– washer fluid 62
– washer jets 62
Windshield
– cleaning 62
– defrosting and removing condensation 96,98
Windshield wiper blades, changing 165
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper system 61
Winter tires 153
– storage 154
Wiper blade replacement 165
Wiper system 61
WMA 121
Work in the engine compartment 156
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to
Toolkit 165
X
Xenon lamps
– replacing bulb 167
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