tires MINI Coupe 2014 Owner's Guide

Maximum speed of winter tires
If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher
than the permissible speed for the winter tires,
then display a corresponding sign in the field of
vision. You can obtain this sign from the tire
specialist or from your service center.
Maximum speed for winter tires
Do not exceed the maximum speed for
the winter tires; otherwise, tire damage and ac‐
cidents can occur. ◀
Run-flat tires When mounting new tires or changing fromsummer to winter tires or vice versa, use run-
flat tires for your own safety. Also, a compact
wheel is not available in case of a flat tire. Your
service center will be glad to advise you.
Rotating wheels between axles
Different wear patterns occur on the front and
rear axles, depending on the individual condi‐
tions of use.
To ensure even wear on the tires, the wheels
can be rotated between the axles. Your service
center will be glad to advise you.
After changing the tires, check the tire inflation
pressure and correct it if necessary.
Storage Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.Run-flat tires
Label
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 84.
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,
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▷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 164.▷MINI Mobility System, refer to page 165.▷Wheel change with a compact wheel, refer
to page 181.
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.3Holder for the sealant bottle4Compressor5Connector and cable for the lighter socket/
socket in passenger compartment   102.6Connection hose for connecting the com‐
pressor and sealant bottle or the compres‐
sor and wheel7On/off switch8Pressure gauge for displaying the tire infla‐
tion pressure9Release button for reducing the tire infla‐
tion pressure
The connector, cable, and connecting hose are
stowed in the compressor housing.
Using the Mobility System
To repair a flat tire with the Mobility System,
proceed as follows:
▷Filling the tire with sealant▷Distributing the sealant▷Correcting the tire inflation pressure
Filling the tire with sealant
Adhere to the specified sequence
Adhere to the specified sequence of the
steps; otherwise, sealant may escape under
high pressure. ◀
1.Shake the sealant bottle.2.Pull the connection hose 6 fully out of the
compressor housing and screw it onto the
sealant bottle connection. Ensure that the
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3.Insert the sealant bottle into the compres‐
sor housing in a vertical position.4.Unscrew the dust cap off of the valve of the
defective wheel and screw the filling hose 2
of the sealant bottle onto the valve.5.Ensure that the compressor is switched off.6.Insert connector 5 into the lighter socket/
socket in the passenger compartment, refer
to page 102.7.When the engine is running:
Switch on the compressor and let it run for
approx. 3 to 8 minutes to fill sealant into
the tire and achieve a tire inflation pressure
of approx. 1.8 bar/26 psi.
While sealant is being filled, the inflation
pressure may intermittently rise to approx.
5 bar/73 psi. Do not switch off the com‐
pressor in this phase.8.Switch off the compressor.
Do not allow the compressor to run too
long
Do not allow the compressor to run longer than
10 minutes; otherwise, the device will overheat
and may be damaged. ◀
If an air pressure of 1.8 bar/26 psi is not
reached:
1.Unscrew the filling hose 2 from the wheel
and drive forward and back approx.
33 ft/10 m to evenly distribute the sealant
in the tire.2.Inflate the tire again using the compressor.If the inflation pressure of 1.8 bar/26 psi is still
not reached, the tire is too heavily damaged.
Contact the nearest service center.
Stowing the Mobility System1.Unscrew the filling hose 2 of the sealant
bottle from the wheel.2.Unscrew the compressor connection hose 6
from the sealant bottle.3.Connect the filling hose 2 of the sealant
bottle with the free connector on the seal‐
ant bottle.
This prevents left-over sealant from escap‐
ing from the bottle.4.Wrap the empty sealant bottle in suitable
material to avoid dirtying the cargo area.5.Stow the Mobility System back in the vehi‐
cle.
Distributing the sealant
Drive approx. 3.1 miles/5 km to evenly distrib‐
ute the sealant.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. If
possible, do not drop below a speed of
10 mph/20 km/h.
Correcting the tire inflation pressure
1.After driving approx. 3.1 miles/5 km, or
about 10 minutes, stop in a suitable loca‐
tion.2.Screw the connection hose 6 of the com‐
pressor directly onto the tire valve.3.Insert the connector 5 into the power
socket in the passenger compartment.4.Correct the tire inflation pressure to
1.8 bar/26 psi. When the engine is running:▷To increase the inflation pressure:
switch on the compressor. To check the
currently set inflation pressure, switch
off the compressor.▷To reduce the inflation pressure: press
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Do not allow the compressor to run too
long
Do not allow the compressor to run longer than
10 minutes; otherwise, the device will overheat
and may be damaged. ◀
If the inflation pressure is not maintained, take
the vehicle on another drive, distributing the
sealant, refer to page 166. Then repeat steps
1 to 4 once.
If the inflation pressure of 1.8 bar/26 psi is still
not reached, the tire is too heavily damaged.
Contact the nearest service center.
Continuing the trip Note the maximum speed
Do not exceed the maximum speed of
50 mph/80 km/h; otherwise, accidents can oc‐
cur. ◀
Replace the defective tire as soon as possible
and have the wheel balanced.
Have the Mobility System refilled.
Snow chains
Only certain fine-link snow chains have been
tested by MINI, classified as safe for use, and
recommended. Consult your service center for more information.
Use only in pairs on the front wheels, equipped
with tires of the following size:▷175/65 R 15 M+S▷175/60 R 16 M+S
John Cooper Works:
▷185/50 R 17 86 H M+S XL RSC
Observe the manufacturer's instructions when
mounting snow chains. Do not exceed a speed
of 30 mph or 50 km/h when using snow chains.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor if snow
chains are mounted; otherwise, the instrument
might issue an incorrect reading. When driving
with snow chains, it may be useful to tempora‐
rily deactivate DSC or activate DTC, refer to
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Replacing componentsVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Tool kit Depending on the vehicle equipment, your ve‐
hicle contains a special onboard vehicle tool kit
that is stowed under the flat loading floor in the
cargo area.
With Mobility System1Sealant bottle2Hex key3Pulling hook4Vehicle jack5Lug bolts wrench6Screwdriver/cross-head, tow fitting7CompressorWith run-flat tires or compact wheel
The onboard vehicle tool kit contains a pouch
holding a plastic bag in which you can stow the
defective wheel.1Folding wheel chock and cover for the de‐
fective wheel2Pulling hook3Lug bolts wrench4Vehicle jack5Special wrench for releasing the compact
wheel6Screwdriver/cross-head7Tow fitting8Lifting handle
Wiper blade replacement
General information Do not fold down the wipers withoutwiper blades
Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades
have not been installed; this may damage the
windshield. ◀
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1.Squeeze the clips, arrows, and remove the
bulb holder.2.Pull off the bulb and replace it.3.Insert the new bulb and bulb holder in re‐
verse order.4.Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audi‐
bly clicks into place.
John Cooper Works: aerodynamic bumper
The lamps are accessed via the rear side or the
underside of the bumper.
1.Remove the bulb holder by turning it coun‐
terclockwise, arrow.2.Pull off the bulb and replace it.3.Insert the new bulb and bulb holder in re‐
verse order.
License plate lamps
5-watt bulb, C 5 W
Replacing1.Push the lamp to the left in the catch of the
lamp housing using the screwdriver, ar‐
row 1.2.Take out the lamp, arrow 2.3.Replace the bulb.4.Insert the lamp.
Center brake lamp
This lamp uses LED technology for operation.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Changing wheels Notes
Wheel change for run-flat tires:
▷Prepare for the wheel change, refer to
page 183.▷Jack up the vehicle, refer to page 183.▷Tighten the lug bolts, refer to page 184.
Compact wheel
Wheel change with a compact wheel:
▷Remove the compact wheel, refer to
page 182.▷Prepare for the wheel change, refer to
page 183.▷Jack up the vehicle, refer to page 183.▷Mount the compact wheel, refer to
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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 164.
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
The vehicle jack is designed for changing
wheels only.
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 per‐
sonal injury. ◀
1.Position the vehicle jack at the jacking point
closest to the wheel.
The entire surface of the jack base must
rest on the ground vertically beneath the
jacking point.2.Guide the jack head into the rectangular re‐
cess of the jacking point when cranking up.3.Jack the vehicle up until the wheel you are
changing is raised from the ground.
Mounting the compact wheel
1.Unscrew the lug bolts and remove the
wheel.2.Remove accumulations of mud or dirt from
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C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery 184
Car care products 192
Care, displays 195
Care, vehicle 192
Cargo area– Comfort Access 29– Emergency activation, refer
to Unlocking manually 27– Emergency unlocking 28– Opening from the out‐
side 27
Cargo area lamp, refer to Inte‐
rior lamps 78
Cargo area tailgate, refer to Tailgate 27
Car horn, refer to Horn 12
Carpet, care 194
Car phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 138
Car wash 191
CBC, Cornering Brake Con‐ trol 89
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 173
CD/DVD drives, care 195
Center console, refer to Around the center con‐
sole 15
Central locking
– Comfort Access 28– From the inside 25– From the outside 22
Central locking system
– Concept 21– From the outside 21
Changes, technical, refer to
Safety 6
Changing wheels/tires 163
Check Control 72
Children, transporting 50
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 52
Child restraint fixing sys‐
tems 50
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 50
Child seat, mounting 50
Child seats, refer to Transport‐ ing children safely 50
Chrome parts, care 194
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode 97, 99
Cleaning, displays 195
Cleaning, refer to Care 191
Climate 96
Climate mode– Ventilation 101
Clock 65
Clock
– 12h/24h format 69
Closing
– From the inside 25– From the outside 22
Clutch, breaking in 112
Cockpit 12
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 56
Combination instrument, refer to Displays 14
Combination switch, refer to Turn signal/high beams/
headlamp flasher 58
Combination switch, refer to Washer/wiper system 59
Comfort Access
– In the car wash 30– Replacing the battery 30
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console 15
Compact wheel, inflation pres‐ sure 158
Compartment for remote con‐ trol, refer to Ignition lock 55
Computer 66
Computer, displaying informa‐ tion 66
Condition Based Service CBS 173
Confirmation signals for vehi‐
cle locking/unlocking 23
Consumption, refer to Aver‐ age fuel consumption 67
Control Display, care 195
Controls and displays 12
Control systems, driving stabil‐ ity 89
Convenient operation– Windows 23
Convertible top 32
Convertible top
– Manual 38– Mechanical 38
Coolant temperature 66
Cooling function, switching on and off 100
Cooling, maximum 99
Cornering Brake Control, CBC 89
Corrosion on brake discs 114
Cradle for telephone or mobile phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 145
Cruise control 93
Cupholders 102
Current fuel consumption 67
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control 76
Cylinders, number of, refer to Engine data 210
D
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 77
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Dashboard, refer to Dis‐ plays 14
Data, technical 210
Date
– Display format 69– Setting 70
Daytime running lights 75
Decorative trim, care 194
Defogging windows 97
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Defroster– Rear window 97, 100
Defrosting windows 97
Defrost setting, refer to De‐ frosting windows 97
Dip stick, engine oil 170
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 58
Displacement, refer to Engine data 210
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 77
Displays 14
Displays and controls 12
Displays, care 195
Displays, cleaning 195
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Disposal
– Remote control battery 30
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC 94
Door key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key 20
Door lock 25
Door lock, confirmation sig‐ nals 23
Doors, manual operation 25
Doors, unlocking and locking
– Confirmation signals 23– From the inside 25– From the outside 22
DOT Quality Grades 160
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 91
Driving notes, breaking in 112
Driving off on hills, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 91
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 89
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 112
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ tion 100
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol 89
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 90
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 89
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 90
E Electrical convertible top 33
Electrical malfunction– Convertible top 35, 41– Door lock 25– Fuel filler flap 150– Tailgate 27
Electronic brake-force distri‐
bution 89
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Stabil‐
ity Control DSC 89
Emergency activation
– Automatic transmission, re‐
fer to Overriding selector
lever lock 64
Emergency activation, refer to
Manual activation
– Tailgate 27
Emergency operation, fuel
filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 150
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– Convertible top 35, 41– Door lock 25
Energy, saving, refer to Saving
fuel 119
Engine, breaking in 112
Engine compartment 168
Engine oil, adding 170
Engine oil, additives, refer to Approved engine oils 171
Engine oil, alternative oil types 171
Engine oil change intervals,
refer to Service require‐
ments 70
Engine oil, dip stick 170
Engine oil, filling capacity 213
Engine oil, MINI maintenance system 173
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 171
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 171
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 66
Engine power, refer to Engine data 210
Engine, RPM 210
Engine start, assistance 186
Engine, starting 56
Engine, starting– Comfort Access 28
Engine, starting, Start/Stop
button 55
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop
button 55
Engine, switching off 57
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 89
Exchanging wheels/tires 163
Exterior mirrors 48
Exterior mirrors, adjusting 48
Exterior mirrors, folding in and out 48
Exterior sensors, care 194
External temperature dis‐ play 65
External temperature display
– Changing the units 69– On the computer 69
External temperature warn‐
ing 65
Externel temperature dis‐ play 65
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Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 65
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 65
Identification marks, run-flat tires 164
Identification marks, tires 160
Ignition 55
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio ready state 55
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 55
Ignition key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 20
Ignition lock 55
Ignition, switched off 56
Ignition, switched on 55
Indicator and warning lamps 15
Indicator and warning lamps– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 86
Indicator and warning lamps,
overview 196
Individual air distribution 97
Inflation pressure monitor, re‐ fer to Flat Tire Monitor 83
Inflation pressure monitor, re‐ fer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 85
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 154
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 83
Instrument cluster, refer to Displays 14
Instrument lighting 77
Instruments, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Integrated key 20
Interior lamps 78
Interior lamps
– Remote control 24
Interior mirror 48
Interior temperature, setting– Air conditioner 96– Automatic climate con‐
trol 98
Internet page 6
J Jump-starting 186
K
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 28
Keyless opening and closing, refer to Comfort Access 28
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 21
Key, refer to Remote control with integrated key 20
Kickdown
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 63
Knocking control 152
L Lamp and bulb replacement, bulb replacement 176
Lamp, replacing, refer to Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment 176
Lamps 74
Lamps, automatic headlamp control 74
Lamps, parking lamps/low beams 74
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer to Safety belts 46
LATCH child restraint fixing system 52
Leather, care 193
Leather care 193
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 177
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 179
Light-alloy wheels, care 194
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 177
Lighter– Socket 102
Lighting
– Instruments 77
Lighting, lamp and bulb re‐
placement 176
Lighting, vehicle, refer to Lamps 74
Light switch 74
Lock buttons on doors, refer to Locking 26
Locking
– From the inside 26– From the outside 23– Setting the confirmation sig‐
nal 23– Without remote control, re‐
fer to Comfort Access 28
Locking, vehicle
– From the inside 25– From the outside 22
Longlife oils, alternative oil
types 171
Longlife oils, refer to Ap‐ proved engine oils 171
Low beams 74
Low beams
– Automatic 74
Low beams, automatic 74
Low beams, bulb replace‐ ment 177
Lower back support, refer to Lumbar support 45
Lumbar support 45
M
Main inspection, refer to Serv‐ ice requirements 70
Maintenance, refer to Service booklet
Maintenance, refer to Service requirements 70
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