flat tire MINI Hardtop 2 Door 2015 Owner's Manual (Mini Connected)
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DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated
or DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated
Dynamic Stability Control DSC is
switched off or Dynamic Traction Conâ
trol DTC is switched on.
For additional information, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control, refer to page 111, and Dyâ
namic Traction Control, refer to page 112.
Flat Tire Monitor FTM The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss of
tire inflation pressure in a tire.
Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
For additional information, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor, refer to page 102.
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM Illuminated: the Tire Pressure Monitor
signals a loss of tire inflation pressure in
a tire.
Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Avoid
sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
Flashing and then continuously illuminated: no
flat tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can be
detected.âˇInterference through systems or devices
with the same radio frequency: after leavâ
ing the area of the interference, the system
automatically becomes active again.âˇTPM could not conclude the reset: perform
the reset of the system again.âˇA wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:
have the service center check it if needed.âˇMalfunction: have the system checked by
your service center.
For additional information, refer to Tire Presâ
sure Monitor, refer to page 98.
Steering system
Steering system in some cases defecâtive.
Have the steering system checked by
the service center.
Engine functions Illuminated: vehicle generates inâ
creased exhaust emissions. It is possible
to continue driving. Exhaust system in
some cases defective.
Flashing: increased engine load damages the
catalytic converter. Continue driving with a
lower engine load. Possible engine problem.
Have the vehicle checked by the service center.
For additional information, refer to On-board
Diagnostics socket, refer to page 196.
Green lights
Turn signal Turn signal on.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb
has failed.
For additional information, refer to Turn signal,
refer to page 65.
Parking lights, headlight control Parking lights or headlights are actiâ
vated.
For additional information, refer to
Parking lights/low beams, headlight control, reâ
fer to page 90.
Front fog lights Front fog lights are activated.
For additional information, refer to
Front fog lights, refer to page 93.Seite 75DisplaysCONTROLS75
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Knee airbagThe knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal
impact.
Protective action Airbags are not triggered in every impact situaâ
tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end
collisions.
Information on how to ensure the optiâ
mal protective effect of the airbagsâˇKeep at a distance from the airbags.âˇAlways grasp the steering wheel on the
steering wheel rim, holding your hands at
the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to
keep the risk of injury to your hands or
arms as low as possible when the airbag is
triggered.âˇThere should be no person, animals, or obâ
jects between an airbag and a person.âˇDo not use the cover of the front airbag on
the front passenger side as a storage area.âˇDashboard and windshield on the front
passenger side must stay clear - do not atâ
tach adhesive labels or coverings and do
not attach brackets or cables, e. g., for GPS
devices or' mobile phones.âˇMake sure that the front passenger is sitting
correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and legs
in the footwell; otherwise, leg injuries might
occur when front airbag is activated.âˇDo not place slip covers, seat cushions or
other objects on the front passenger seat
that are not approved specifically for seats
with integrated side airbags.âˇDo not hang pieces of clothing, such as
jackets, over the backrests.âˇMake sure that occupants keep their heads
away from the side airbag and do not rest
against the head airbag; otherwise, injuries
might occur when airbag is activated.âˇDo not remove the airbag system.âˇDo not remove the steering wheel.âˇDo not apply adhesive materials to the airâ
bag cover panels, do not cover them or
modify them in any way.âˇNever modify either the individual compoâ
nents or the wiring in the airbag system.
This also applies to steering wheel covers,
the dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars
and the sides of the roofliner. â
Even when you follow all instructions very
closely, injury from contact with the airbags
cannot be ruled out in certain situations.
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to
short-term and, in most cases, temporary hearâ
ing impairment in sensitive individuals.
Malfunction, deactivation and after deâ
ploying the airbags
Do not touch the individual components immeâ
diately after the system has been triggered;
otherwise, you may risk burns.
Only have the airbags checked, repaired or disâ
mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by
the service center or an authorized repair shop
for handling explosives.
Non-professional attempts to service the sysâ
tem could lead to failure in an emergency or
unintentional activation of the airbag - both
may lead to injury. â
Warnings and information on the airbags are
also found on the sun visors.
Functional readiness of the airbag
system
When the ignition is reel on, the warnâ
ing lamp in the instrument cluster lights
up briefly and thereby indicates the opâ
erational readiness of the entire airbag system
and the belt tensioner.
Airbag system malfunctioning
âˇWarning lamp does not come on when the
ignition is turned on.âˇThe warning lamp lights up continuously.Seite 96CONTROLSSafety96
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After installing a child seat, make sure that the
indicator lamp for the front-seat passenger airâ
bags lights up. This indicates that the child seat
has been detected and the front-seat passenâ
ger airbags are not activated.
Strength of the driver's and front-seat
passenger airbag
The explosive power that activates driver's/
front passenger's airbags very much depends
on the positions of the driver's/front passengâ
er's seat.
With a respective message appearing on Conâ
trol Display calibrate the front seats to keep the
accuracy of this function over the long-term.
Calibrating the front seats
A corresponding message appears on the Conâ
trol Display.1.Move the respective seat all the way forâ
ward.2.Move the respective seat forward again. It
moves forward briefly.3.Readjust the seat to the desired position.
The calibration procedure is completed when
the message on the Control Display disappears.
If the message continues to be displayed, reâ
peat the calibration.
If the message does not disappear after a reâ
peat calibration, have the system checked as
soon as possible.
Unobstructed area of movement
Ensure that the area of movement of the
seats is unobstructed to avoid personal injury
or damage to objects. â
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM
The concept The system monitors tire inflation pressure in
the four mounted tires. The system warns you if
there is a significant loss of pressure in one or
more tires. For this purpose, sensors in the tire
valves measure the tire inflation pressure.
Hints Tire damage due to external factors
Sudden tire damage caused by external
circumstances cannot be recognized in adâ
vance. â
With use of the system observe further inforâ
mation found under Tire inflation pressure, reâ
fer to page 174.
Functional requirements
The system must have been reset with the corâ
rect tire inflation pressure; otherwise, reliable
signaling of tire pressure loss is not assured.
Reset the system after each adjustment of the
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
wheel change.
Always use wheels with TPM electronics to enâ
sure that the system will operate properly.
Status display
The current status of the Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM can be displayed on the Control Display,
e.g., whether or not the TPM is active.
On the Control Display:1. "Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)"
The status is displayed.
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Status control displayTire and system status are indicated by the
color of the tires and a text message on the
Control Display.
All wheels green System is active and will issue a warning relaâ
tive to the tire inflation pressures stored during
the last reset.
One wheel is yellowA flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in
the indicated tire.
All wheels are yellow A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in
several tires.
Wheels, gray
The system cannot detect a flat tire due to a
malfunction.
Status information The status control display additionally shows
the current tire inflation pressures. It shows the
actual values read; they may vary depending
on driving style or weather conditions.
Carry out reset
Reset the system after each adjustment of the
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
wheel change.
On the Control Display and on the vehicle:1. "Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Perform reset"4.Start the engine - do not drive off.5.Reset the tire inflation pressure using
"Perform reset".6.Drive away.
The tires are shown in gray and the status is
displayed.
After driving faster than 19 mph/30 km/h for a
short period, the set tire inflation pressures are
accepted as reference values. The resetting
process is completed automatically while drivâ
ing. After successful completion of the reset,
the tires appear in green on the Control Display
and "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) active" is disâ played.
The progress of the reset is displayed.
You may interrupt this trip at any time. When
you continue the reset resumes automatically.
Low tire pressure message The yellow warning lamp lights up. A
Check Control message is displayed.âˇThere is a flat tire or a major loss in
tire inflation pressure.âˇA reset of the system was not carried out
after a wheel was changed. The system
therefore issues a warning based on the tire
pressures before the last reset.1.Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuâ
vers.2.Check whether the vehicle is fitted with
regular tires or run-flat tires.
Run-flat tires, refer to page 182, are laâ
beled with a circular symbol containing the
letters RSC marked on the tire's sidewall.
Do not continue driving without run-flat
tires
Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not
equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving
may result in serious accidents. â
A low tire inflation pressure might turn on DSC
Dynamic Stability Control.
Actions in the event of a flat tireNormal tires
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Do this by checking the air pressure in all
four tires.
The tire pressure gauge of the Mobility Sysâ
tem, refer to page 183, can be used for this
purpose.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is
correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not
have been initialized. In this case, initialize
the system.
If an identification is not possible, please
contact the service center.2.Fix the flat tire using the Mobility System,
refer to page 183.
Use of tire sealant, e.g., the Mobility System,
may damage the TPM wheel electronics. In this
case, have the electronics checked at the next
opportunity and have them replaced if needed.
Run-flat tires Maximum speed
You may continue driving with a damaged tire
at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Continued driving with a flat tire
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:
1.Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuâ
vers.2.Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.3.Check the air pressure in all four tires at the
next opportunity.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is
shown to be correct, it is possible that the
Tire Pressure Monitor did not perform a reâ
set. Then perform the reset.
Possible driving distance with complete loss of
tire inflation pressure:
The possible driving distance after a loss of tire
inflation pressure depends on cargo load, drivâ
ing style and road conditions.
A vehicle with an average load has a possible
driving range of approx. 50 miles/80 km.
A vehicle with a damaged tire reacts differently,
e.g., it has reduced lane stability during brakâ
ing, a longer braking distance and different
self-steering properties. Adjust your driving
style accordingly. Avoid abrupt steering maâ
neuvers or driving over obstacles, e.g., curbs,
potholes, etc.
Because the possible driving distance depends
on how the vehicle is used during the trip, the
actual distance may be shorter or longer deâ
pending on the driving speed, road conditions,
external temperature, cargo load, etc.
Continued driving with a flat tire
Drive moderately and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
Your car handles differently when you lose tire
inflation pressure, e.g., your lane stability is reâ
duced when braking, braking distances are lonâ
ger and the self-steering properties will
change. â
Final tire failure
Vibrations or loud noises while driving
can indicate the final failure of a tire. Reduce
speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire
could come loose and cause an accident. Do
not continue driving and contact your service
center. â
Required inflation pressure check
message
A Check Control message is displayed in the folâ
lowing situationsâˇThe system has detected a wheel change,
but no reset was done.âˇInflation was not carried out according to
specifications.âˇThe tire inflation pressure has fallen below
the level of the last confirmation.
In this case:
âˇCheck the tire pressure and correct as
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âˇCarry out a reset of the system after a tire
change.
System limits
The system does not function properly if a reset
has not been carried out, e.g., a flat tire is reâ
ported though tire inflation pressures are corâ
rect.
The tire inflation pressure depends on the tire's
temperature. Driving or exposure to the sun
will increase the tire's temperature, thus inâ
creasing the tire inflation pressure. The tire inâ
flation pressure is reduced when the tire temâ perature falls again. These circumstances may
cause a warning when temperatures fall very
sharply.
Malfunction The yellow warning lamp flashes and
then lights up continuously. A Check
Control message is displayed. No flat
tire or loss of tire pressure can be detected.
Display in the following situations:
âˇA wheel without TPM electronics, such as
an emergency wheel, is mounted: have the
service center check it if needed.âˇMalfunction: have the system checked by
your service center.âˇTPM was unable to complete the reset. Reâ
set the system again.âˇInterference through systems or devices
with the same radio frequency: after leavâ
ing the area of the interference, the system
automatically becomes active again.
Declaration according to NHTSA/FMVSS
138 Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Each tire, including the spare (if provided)
should be checked monthly when cold and inâ
flated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label, you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) As
an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring sysâ
tem (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure
telltale when one or more of your tires is signifiâ
cantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the
low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should
stop and check your tires as soon as possible,
and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving
on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the
tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Unâ
der-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and
tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's hanâ
dling and stopping ability. Please note that the
TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainteâ
nance, and it is the driver's responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inâ
flation has not reached the level to trigger illuâ
mination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when
the system is not operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined with the low
tire pressure telltale. When the system detects
a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxiâ
mately one minute and then remain continuâ
ously illuminated. This sequence will continue
upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as
the malfunction exists. When the malfunction
indicator is illuminated, the system may not be
able to detect or signal low tire pressure as inâ
tended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a vaâ
riety of reasons, including the installation of reâ
placement or alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning
properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more tires or
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the reâ
placement or alternate tires and wheels allow
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FTM Flat Tire Monitor
The concept
The system does not measure the actual inflaâ
tion pressure in the tires.
It detects a tire inflation pressure loss by comâ
paring the rotational speeds of the individual
wheels while moving.
In the event of a tire inflation pressure loss, the
diameter and therefore the rotational speed of
the corresponding wheel changes. This will be
detected and reported as a flat tire.
Functional requirements
The system must have been initialized when
the tire inflation pressure was correct; otherâ
wise, reliable flagging of a flat tire is not asâ
sured. Initialize the system after each correcâ
tion of the tire inflation pressure and after
every tire or wheel change.
Status display The current status of the Flat Tire Monitor can
be displayed on the Control Display, e.g.,
whether or not the FTM is active.
On the Control Display:1. "Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Flat Tire Monitor (FTM)"
The status is displayed.
Initialization When initializing the once set inflation tire presâ
sures serve as reference values in order to deâ
tect a flat tire. Initialization is started by conâ
firming the inflation pressures.
Do not initialize the system when driving with
snow chains.
On the Control Display:
1. "Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Perform reset"4.Start the engine - do not drive off.5.Start the initialization with "Perform reset".6.Drive away.
The initialization is completed while driving,
which can be interrupted at any time.
The initialization automatically continues when
driving resumes.
Indication of a flat tire The yellow warning lamp lights up. A
Check Control message is displayed.
There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire
inflation pressure.
1.Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuâ
vers.2.Check whether the vehicle is fitted with
regular tires or run-flat tires.
Run-flat tires, refer to page 182, are laâ
beled with a circular symbol containing the
letters RSC marked on the tire's sidewall.
Do not continue driving without run-flat
tires
Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not
equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving
may result in serious accidents. â
When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Staâ
bility Control is switched on if needed.
System limits Sudden tire damage
Sudden serious tire damage caused by
external circumstances cannot be recognized in
advance. â
A natural, even tire inflation pressure loss in all
four tires will not be recognized. Therefore,
check the tire inflation pressure regularly.
The system could be delayed or malfunction in
the following situations:
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âˇWhen the system has not been initialized.âˇWhen driving on a snowy or slippery road
surface.âˇSporty driving style: spinning traction
wheels, high lateral acceleration (drifting).âˇWhen driving with snow chains.
Actions in the event of a flat tire
Normal tires
1.Identify the damaged tire.
Do this by checking the air pressure in all
four tires.
The tire pressure gauge of the Mobility Sysâ
tem, refer to page 183, can be used for this
purpose.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is
correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have
been initialized. In this case, initialize the
system.
If an identification is not possible, please
contact the service center.2.Fix the flat tire using the Mobility System,
refer to page 183.
Run-flat tires
Maximum speed
You may continue driving with a damaged tire at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Continued driving with a flat tire
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:
1.Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuâ
vers.2.Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.3.Check the air pressure in all four tires at the
next opportunity.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is
correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have
been initialized. In this case, initialize the
system.Possible driving distance with complete loss of
tire inflation pressure:
The possible driving distance after a loss of tire
inflation pressure depends on cargo load, drivâ
ing style and road conditions.
A vehicle with an average load has a possible
driving range of approx. 50 miles/80 km.
A vehicle with a damaged tire reacts differently,
e.g., it has reduced lane stability during brakâ
ing, a longer braking distance and different
self-steering properties. Adjust your driving
style accordingly. Avoid abrupt steering maâ
neuvers or driving over obstacles, e.g., curbs,
potholes, etc.
Because the possible driving distance depends
on how the vehicle is used during the trip, the
actual distance may be shorter or longer deâ
pending on the driving speed, road conditions,
external temperature, cargo load, etc.
Continued driving with a flat tire
Drive moderately and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
Your car handles differently when you lose tire
inflation pressure, e.g., your lane stability is reâ
duced when braking, braking distances are lonâ
ger and the self-steering properties will
change. â
Final tire failure
Vibrations or loud noises while driving
can indicate the final failure of a tire. Reduce
speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire
could come loose and cause an accident. Do
not continue driving and contact your service
center. â
Intelligent Safety
The concept
Intelligent Safety enables central operation of
the driver assistance system.Seite 103SafetyCONTROLS103
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The DSC system is switched off.
Activating DSC Press button.
DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator
lamp go out.
Indicator/warning lights
When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is displayed
in the instrument cluster.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is deâ
activated.
Automatic activation When DSC is deactivated, automatic activation
occurs in the following situations:âˇThe vehicle has a flat tire.âˇWhen activating cruise control in TRACTION
or DSC OFF mode.
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control
The concept
The DTC system is a version of the DSC where
forward momentum is optimized.
The system ensures maximum headway on
special road conditions or loose road surfaces,
e.g., unplowed snowy roads, but with someâ
what limited driving stability.
Activating the Dynamic Traction Control DTC
provides maximum traction. Driving stability is
limited during acceleration and when driving in
curves.
Therefore drive with appropriate caution.
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC
under the following special circumstances:
âˇWhen driving in slush or on uncleared,
snow-covered roads.âˇWhen freeing vehicle from deep snow or
driving off from loose grounds.âˇWhen driving with snow chains.
Deactivating/activating DTC Dynamic
Traction Control
Activating DTC Press button.
TRACTION is displayed in the instruâ
ment cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC
OFF lights up.
Deactivating DTC Press button again.
TRACTION and the DSC OFF indicator
lamp go out.
Performance Control
Performance Control enhances the agility of the
vehicle.
To increase maneuverability, with a correâ
spondingly sporty driving style, wheels are
braked individually.
Dynamic Damping Conâ
trol
The concept
The tuning of the suspension can be changed
with the system.
Programs
The system offers several different programs.
Select the programs via the Driving Dynamics
Control, refer to page 113.
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LoadingVehicle features and opâtions
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sysâ
tems. The respectively applicable country proviâ
sions must be observed when using the respecâ
tive features and systems.
Hints Overloading the vehicle
To avoid exceeding the approved caâ
pacity of the tires, never overload the vehicle. Overloading can lead to overheating and inâ
creases the rate at which damage develops inâ
side the tires. This could result in a sudden loss
of tire inflation pressure. â
No fluids in the cargo area
Make sure that fluids do not leak into the
cargo area; otherwise, the vehicle may be damâ aged. â
Heavy and hard objects
Do not stow any heavy and hard objects
in the car's interior without securing them; othâ
erwise, they may present a danger to occuâ
pants, e.g., during braking and evasive maneuâ
vers. âDetermining the load
limit1.Locate the following statement on your veâ
hicleâs placard:âˇThe combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to the veâ
hicle and unstable driving situations
may result.2.Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY
pounds.4.The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load caâ
pacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,000 lbs and there will be four 150 lbs pasâ
sengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity
is 400 lbs: 1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs =
400 lbs.5.Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.Seite 157LoadingDRIVING TIPS157
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