wheel bolts MINI Hardtop 2 Door 2010 Owner's Manual (Mini Connected)

Replacing components
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Wrap the empty sealant bottle in suitable mate-
rial to avoid dirtying the cargo bay. Stow the
Mobility System back in the vehicle.
Distributing the sealant
Immediately drive approx. 3 mls/5 km to evenly
distribute the sealant.
Do not exceed speeds of 50 mph/
80 km/h.
If possible, do not drop below 10 mph/
20 km/h.<
Correcting the tire inflation pressure
1.After driving approx. 3 mls/5 km or ten min-
utes, stop at a suitable location.
2.Screw the connection hose 2 of the com-
pressor directly onto the tire valve.
3.Insert the plug 3 into the power socket in the
vehicle interior.
4.Correct the inflation pressure to 26 psi/
180 kPa. With the engine running:
>To increase the inflation pressure: switch on
the compressor. To check the current infla-
tion pressure, switch off the compressor.
Do not run the compressor for longer
than 10 minutes; otherwise, the
device will overheat and possibly be
damaged.<
>To decrease the inflation pressure: press the
release button 5.
If the tire cannot maintain the inflation
pressure, drive the vehicle again, refer to
Distributing the sealant. Then repeat steps
1to4.
If an inflation pressure of 26 psi/180 kPa still
cannot be reached, the tire is too heavily dam-
aged. Contact the nearest MINI dealer.<
Driving on
Do not exceed the permitted maximum
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h; doing so may
result in an accident.<
Replace the defective tire as soon as possible
and have the new wheel/tire assembly bal-
anced.Have the Mobility System refilled.
Changing wheels
Space-saver spare tire*
To change a space-saver spare tire, proceed as
follows:
>Remove the space-saver spare tire,
page193
>Prepare for tire change, page193
>Jack up vehicle, page194
>Mount space-saver spare tire, page194
>Tighten lug bolts, page194
>Drive with space-saver spare tire, page193
Tire change set for a space-saver
spare tire*
On vehicles with a space-saver spare tire, the
tire change set with onboard tools is stored
under the floor mat in the cargo bay.
1Chock, folding
2Hub cover remover
3Wheel stud wrench
4Vehicle jack
5Special wrench for removing the space-
saver spare tire
6Flat screwdriver/Phillips screwdriver
7Towing eyelet
8Lifting handle
The onboard vehicle tool kit includes a pouch
with a plastic bag in which you can place the
damaged wheel.

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Only change the tire when 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 bolts if necessary.
If the wheel is equipped with a hub cover,
pry it off using the screwdriver from the tire
change kit.
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.
6.Tighten all the lug bolts firmly in a diagonal
pattern.
7.Lower the vehicle.
8.Remove the jack.
Tightening the lug bolts
Tighten the lug bolts in a diagonal pattern.
Immediately have the wheels checked
with a calibrated torque wrench to ensure
that the lug bolts are firmly seated. Otherwise,
incorrectly tightened lug bolts can present a
safety hazard.<
Tightening torque: 103.3 lb ft or 140 Nm.
Replace the defective tire as soon as possible
and have the new wheel/tire assembly bal-
anced.

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MOBILITYAT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS ENTERTAINMENT NAVIGATION REFERENCE
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing4
Steering wheel47
– adjustment47
– buttons on steering wheel11
– lock51
– shift paddles54
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic53
"Stopwatch"73
Stopwatch73
Storage area
– cargo bay104
Storage compartment, front
passenger side97
Storage compartments96
Storage space
– storage compartments96
Storage space, refer to
– Luggage compartment in the
MINI Convertible104
"Store in address book" in
navigation122
"Store" on the radio143,147
Storing current position122
Storing radio stations143
Storing the vehicle184
Storing tires175
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments96
"Street" in destination
entry116
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires164
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine52
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button51
Switching on
– audio138
– CD changer138
– CD player138
– radio138
Switching on the hour
signal69Switching the cooling function
on and off93
Symbols4
– Control Display20
– navigation system133
– traffic info for navigation
system133
T
Tachometer60
Tail lamp, refer to Tail
lamps188
– replacing bulb188
Tail lamps188
Tailgate31
– Comfort Access34
– opening from outside31
– opening/closing31
– unlocking with remote
control29
Tank volume, refer to
Capacities206
Technical data202
Technical modifications5
Telephone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest96
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Telephone call, refer to the
Owner's Manual for the
telephone
Temperature display
– ice warning60
– outside temperature60
– setting the units65
Temperature of coolant, refer
to Coolant temperature61
Temperature setting
– automatic climate control93
Tensioning straps, refer to
Securing cargo106
"Text language"74
The individual vehicle4
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp189
Three-point safety belt45Through-loading system105
Tightening the lug bolts
– keys192
– torque194,195
Tightening torque, refer to
Tightening the lug bolts194
"Time format"69
Tire change set
– space-saver spare tire192
Tire failure
– Flat Tire Monitor79
– indicator/warning lamp79
– MINI Mobility System190
– run-flat tires80
– space-saver spare tire192
– Tire Pressure Monitor80
Tire inflation pressure164
– loss79,81
– space-saver spare tire164
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM80
– limitations of system80
– resetting system81
– warning lamp82
Tire pressure monitoring, refer
to Flat Tire Monitor78
Tire Quality Grading172
Tires
– age173
– breaking in102
– changing, refer to Changing
wheels192
– condition173
– damage173
– inflation pressure164
– inflation pressure loss82
– minimum tread depth173
– new tires174
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor78
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM80
– puncture79
– run-flat tires174
– size172
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth173
– winter tires175