tire type MINI Hardtop 2 Door 2015 Owner's Manual

Addendum
9.At page 162, under “Bluetooth Hands-Free
System,” the heading that reads “Approved
mobile phones” should read “Recommen-
ded mobile phones.”
10. At page 176, under the heading “Pressure
specifications,” the sentence beginning,
“Pressure specifications apply to approved
tire sizes …” should be disregarded.
11. At page 183, under the heading: “Moun-
ting,” the paragraph beginning, “Have
mounting and balancing …” should be dis-
regarded and the following text should be
read in lieu thereof: “MINI recommends that
you have mounting and balancing perfor-
med by your service center or a tire moun-
ting specialist.”
12. At page 183, under the heading: “Approved
wheels and tires,” the term “Approved”
should be disregarded and in lieu thereof,
the term “Recommended” should be read in
its place. In addition, the text of that section
should be disregarded and the following
text should be read in lieu thereof:
The manufacturer of your vehicle strongly
suggests that you use wheels and tires that
have been recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer for your vehicle type; other-
wise, for example, despite having the same
official size ratings, variations can lead to
body contact and with it, the risk of severe
accidents.
The manufacturer of your vehicle does not
evaluate non-recommended wheels and ti-
res to determine if they are suitable for use
on your vehicle.
13. At page 188, under the heading: “Snow
Chains,” the paragraph beginning, “Only
certain fine-link snow chains …” should be
disregarded and the following text should
be read in lieu thereof:
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains
have been tested by the manufacturer of
your vehicle and are determined by the ma-
nufacturer of your vehicle to be road safe
and are recommended by the manufacturer
of your vehicle.
Information about recommended snow
chains is available from a service center.
14. At page 190, under the heading “Hood,” the
sentence beginning, “If you are unfamiliar”
should be disregarded.
15. At page 194, under the heading: “Engine oil
change,” the text should be disregarded and
in lieu thereof should be read as follows:
MINI recommends that you have the oil
changed at your MINI dealer's service center
or at another service center that has trained
personnel that can perform the work in ac-
cordance with MINI specifications.
16. At page 197, under the heading: “Service
and Warranty Information Booklet for US
Models and Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian Models,” the second
paragraph should be disregarded and the
following text read in lieu thereof:
The manufacturer of your vehicle recom-
mends that you have maintenance and re-
pair performed by your MINI dealer's service
center or another service center or repair
shop that employs trained personnel that
can perform maintenance and repair work
on your vehicle in accordance with MINI
specifications. The manufacturer of your ve-
hicle recommends that you maintain re-
cords of all maintenance and repair work
performed on your vehicle.
17. At page 209, under the “Battery replace-
ment” section, the text should be disregar-
ded and in lieu thereof the following text
should be read:
Use of recommended vehicle batteries
The manufacturer of your vehicle recom-
mends that you use vehicle batteries that it
has tested and recommends for use in your
vehicle; otherwise the vehicle could be da-
maged and systems or functions may not be
fully available.
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In case of tire damage
If there are indications of tire damage, re‐
duce your speed immediately and have the
rims and tires checked right away; otherwise,
there is the increased risk of an accident.
Drive carefully to the nearest service center. If
necessary, have the vehicle towed or trans‐
ported there. Otherwise, tire damage can be‐
come life threatening for vehicle occupants and
also other traffic. ◀
Repair of tire damage
For safety reasons, the manufacturer of
your vehicle recommends that you do not have
damaged tires repaired; they should be re‐
placed. Otherwise, damage can occur as a re‐
sult. ◀
Changing wheels and
tires
Mounting Information on mounting tires
Have mounting and balancing performed
only by a service center.
If work is not carried out properly, there is a
danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards. ◀
Wheel and tire combination Information on the correct wheel-tire combina‐
tion and rim versions for your vehicle can be
obtained from your service center.
Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair
the function of a variety of systems such as ABS
or DSC.
To maintain good handling and vehicle re‐
sponse, use only tires with a single tread con‐
figuration from a single manufacturer.Following tire damage, have the original wheel
and tire combination remounted on the vehicle
as soon as possible.
Approved wheels and tires
You should only use wheels and tires that
have been approved by the vehicle manufac‐
turer for your vehicle type; otherwise, e.g., de‐
spite having the same official size ratings, varia‐
tions can lead to chassis contact and with it, the
risk of severe accidents
The manufacturer of your vehicle cannot evalu‐
ate non-approved wheels and tires to deter‐
mine if they are suited for use, and therefore
cannot guarantee the operating safety of the
vehicle. ◀
Recommended tire brands
For each tire size, the manufacturer of your ve‐
hicle recommends certain tire brands. These
can be identified by a star on the tire sidewall.
With proper use, these tires meet the highest
standards for safety and handling.
New tires
Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur‐
ing circumstances when tires are brand-new;
they achieve their full traction potential after a
break-in time.
Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.
Retreaded tires The manufacturer of your vehicle does not rec‐
ommend the use of retreaded tires.
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To correct the tire inflation pressure1.Stop at a suitable location.2.Screw the connection hose onto the tire
valve stem.3.Attach the connection hose directly to the
compressor.4.Insert the connector into a power socket in‐
side the vehicle.5.Correct the tire inflation pressure to 2.5 bar.▷Increase pressure: with the ignition
turned on or the engine running, reel
on the compressor.▷To reduce the pressure: press the but‐
ton on the compressor.Continuing the trip
Do not exceed the maximum permissible speed
of 50 mph/80 km/h.
Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page 84.
Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to
page 81.
Replace the defective tire and the sealant con‐
tainer of the Mobility System as soon as possi‐
ble.
Snow chains Fine-link snow chains
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains have
been tested by the manufacturer of your vehi‐
cle, classified as road-safe and approved.
Information about the approved snow chains
are available from the service center.
Use Use only in pairs on the front wheels, equipped
with the tires of the following size:▷175/65 R 15.▷175/60 R 16.
John Cooper Works:
▷185/50 R 17
Follow the chain manufacturer's instructions.
Make sure that the snow chains are always suf‐
ficiently tight. Retighten as needed according
to the chain manufacturer's instructions.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
When driving with snow chains, briefly activate
Dynamic Traction Control if needed.
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South Korea
Continental S180052056
KCC-CRM-TAL-S180052056
Europe Declaration of Conformity in accordance with
Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive)
Manufacturer: Continental Automotive GmbH
Product type designation: S180052056
Intended use: Tire pressure monitoring system
The product mentioned above complies with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC, when used
for its intended purpose:
Health and safety pursuant to Art. 3(1)(a):
Applied standard(s):
EN 60950–1:2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 +
A12:2011
EN 62479:2010
Electromagnetic compatibility pursuant to Art.
3(1)(b):
Applied standard(s):
EN 301 489–1 V1.8.1 (2008–04)
EN 301 489–3 V1.4.1 (2002–08)
Efficient use of spectrum pursuant to Art. 3(2):
Applied standard(s):
EN 300 220–1 V2.3.1 (2010–02)
EN 300 220–2 V2.3.1 (2010–02)
The following marking applies to the above
mentioned product:
Hrvatski
Ovim, Continental Automotive GmbH, izjavljuje
da ovaj tip TPMS zadovoljava bitne zahtjeve i
ostale važece odrednice, a sukladno Smjernici
1999/5/EC.
Čeština
Continental Automotive GmbH tímto prohla‐
šuje, že tento TPMS je ve shodě se základními
požadavky a dalšími príslušnými ustanoveními
smernice 1999/5/ES.
Dansk Undertegnede Continental Automotive GmbH
erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr TPMS over‐
holder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante
krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Deutsch
Hiermit erklärt Continental Automotive GmbH,
dass sich das Gerät TPMS in Übereinstimmung
mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der
Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Eesti Käesolevaga kinnitab Continental Automotive
GmbH seadme TPMS vastavust direktiivi
1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiiv‐
ist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
English Hereby, Continental Automotive GmbH, de‐
clares that this TPMS is in compliance with the
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Everything from A to ZIndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 94
ACC, Active Cruise Control 98
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 58
Activated-charcoal filter 117
Active Cruise Control, ACC 98
Additives, oil 193
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 35
Adjustments, steering wheel 42
After washing vehicle 217
Airbags 78
Airbags, indicator/warning light 79
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 113, 117
Air conditioner 112
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 113, 116
Air distribution, manual 113, 116
Air flow, air conditioner 113
Air flow, automatic climate control 116
Air pressure, tires 176
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 118
Alarm system 30
Alarm triggering 30
Alarm, unintentional 31
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 184 Alternating-code hand-held
transmitter 120
Alternative oil types 194
Antifreeze, washer fluid 54
Antilock Brake System, ABS 94
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 94
Apple iPod/iPhone 155
Approved axle load 223
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 194
Ash tray 123
Assistance when driving off 97
Assist system, refer to Intelli‐ gent Safety 86
AUTO intensity 116
Automatic car wash 216
Automatic climate con‐ trol 115
Automatic Curb Monitor 41
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 80
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 74
Automatic locking 29
Automatic recirculated-air control 117
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 55
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 116
AUTO program, intensity 116
Auto Start/Stop function 49
AUX-IN port 154
Average fuel consumption 68
Average speed 68
Axle loads, weights 223 B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 36
Balance 148
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 211
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 214
Bass 148
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 209
Battery, vehicle 209
Belts, safety belts 37
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 128
Bluetooth, refer to Hands-free system 162
Bonus range, GREEN mode 143
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 128
Brake assistant 94
Brake discs, break-in 134
Brake pads, break-in 134
Braking, hints 135
Breakdown assistance 211
Break-in 134
Bug light 201
Bulb replacement 200
Bulb replacement, front 201
Bulb replacement, rear 203
Bulb replacement, side 206
Bulbs and lights 200
Button, RES 100
Button, Start/Stop 47
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 211 Seite 238REFERENCEEverything from A to Z238
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Direction indicator, refer toTurn signals 52
Display, electronic, instrument cluster 60
Display, engine tempera‐ ture 68
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 76
Displays 59
Displays, cleaning 219
Disposal, coolant 196
Disposal, vehicle battery 210
Distance control, refer to PDC 106
Distance covered, setting units 69
Door lock, refer to Remote control 22
Drive mode, GREEN mode 142
Drive-off assistant 97
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 94
Driving Dynamics Control 96
Driving instruction, GREEN mode 144
Driving instructions, break- in 134
Driving mode 96
Driving notes, general 134
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 94
Driving tips 134
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 94
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 95
Dynamic Damping Control 95
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 94
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 95 E
Electronic displays, instrument cluster 60
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 192
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 94
Emergency detection, remote control 23
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 172
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 23
Emergency wheel, compact wheel, refer to Emergency
wheel 207
Energy Control 65
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 49
Engine, automatic switch- off 49
Engine compartment 190
Engine compartment, working in 190
Engine coolant 195
Engine idling when driving, coasting 144
Engine oil 192
Engine oil, adding 193
Engine oil additives 193
Engine oil change 194
Engine oil filler neck 193
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 194
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 194
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 23
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 211
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 48
Engine stop 48
Engine temperature, dis‐ play 68 Entering a car wash 216
Equipment, interior 119
Error displays, see Check Con‐ trol 60
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 94
Exchanging wheels/tires 183
Exhaust system 135
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 41
Exterior mirrors 40
External start 211
External temperature dis‐ play 64
External temperature warn‐ ing 64
Eyes for securing cargo 138
F
Fader 148
Failure message, see Check Control 60
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 31
Fan, refer to Air flow 113, 116
Filler neck for engine oil 193
Fine wood, care 218
First aid kit 211
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 214
Flat tire, changing wheels 206
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 84
Flat tire, repairing 185
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 81
Flat tire, warning lamp 82, 85
Flooding 135
Floor carpet, care 219
Floor mats, care 219
Fogged up windows 113
Folding back rear seat back‐ rests 125
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 54
Foot brake 135 Seite 240REFERENCEEverything from A to Z240
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NNeck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 38
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 39
New wheels and tires 183
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 214
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 198
Octane rating, refer to Recom‐ mended fuel grade 174
Odometer 64
Oil 192
Oil, adding 193
Oil additives 193
Oil change 194
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 65
Oil filler neck 193
Oil types, alternative 194
Oil types, approved 194
Old batteries, disposal 210
On-board computer 67
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 198
Onboard vehicle tool kit 199
Opening/closing via door lock 26
Opening/closing with remote control 24
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 117
Own safety 7
P Paint, vehicle 217
Panoramic glass sunroof 32
Parallel parking assistant 108 Park Distance Control
PDC 106
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 136
Parking aid, refer to PDC 106
Parking assistant 108
Parking brake 51
Parking lights 73
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 41
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 106
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 90
Performance Control 95
Personal Profile 23
Phone 162
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 33
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 32
Plastic, care 218
Power failure 209
Power windows 31
Pressure, tire air pressure 176
Pressure warning, tires 84
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 23
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 33
Protective function, win‐ dows 32
R
Radiator fluid 195
Radio, AM/FM stations 149
Radio, Apple iPod/iPhone 155
Radio, AUX-IN port 154
Radio, control ele‐ ments 149, 154
Radio, external devices 154
Radio, FM/AM 149
Radio, muting 149
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 22 Radio, overview 149, 154
Radio ready state 47
Radio, satellite radio 152
Radio, save stations 151
Radio, USB audio inter‐ face 155
Rain sensor 53
Rear fog lights 76
Rear lights 203
Rear luggage rack 139
Rearview mirror 40
Rear window de‐ froster 114, 117
Recirculated-air filter 117
Recirculated-air mode 113, 117
Recommended fuel grade 174
Recommended tire brands 183
Refueling 172
Remaining range 64
Remote control/key 22
Remote control, blocking 23
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 25
Remote control, replacing the battery 22
Remote control, univer‐ sal 119
Replacement fuse 210
Replacing parts 199
Replacing the battery, remote control 22
Replacing wheels/tires 183
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 100
Reserve warning, refer to Range 64
Resetting the tone set‐ tings 148
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 82
Retaining straps, securing cargo 138
Retreaded tires 183 Seite 243Everything from A to ZREFERENCE243
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Roadside parking lights 73
RON recommended fuel grade 174
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 223
Roof-mounted luggage rack 138
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 214
RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 184
Rubber components, care 218
Run-flat tires 184
S
Safe braking 135
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passenger
seat 38
Safety belts 37
Safety belts, care 218
Safety reel, windows 32
Safety systems, airbags 78
Satellite radio 152
Saving fuel 141
Screwdriver 199
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 215
Sealant 185
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 37
Seat heating, front 37
Seating position for chil‐ dren 43
Seats 35
Select a station 150
Selecting a station man‐ ually 150
Selection list in instrument cluster 67
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 56
Sensors, care 219 Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 197
Service requirements, dis‐ play 65
Settings and information 69
Settings, locking/unlocking 29
Settings, mirrors 40
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 57
Side airbags 78
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 29
Sitting safely 35
Size 222
Slide/tilt glass roof 32
Snow chains 188
Socket 123
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 198
Sound settings 148, 149
Spare fuse 210
Spare tire, refer to Emergency wheel 207
Specified engine oil types 194
Speed, average 68
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter 69
Speed limiter, display 66
Speed Limit Information 66
Speed warning 69
Sport instruments, cockpit 70
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 96
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 56
Stability control systems 94
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 49
Start/Stop button 47
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 23
Starting the engine 48
Station, storing 150
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering wheel, adjusting 42 Steptronic Sport transmission,
see Steptronic transmis‐
sion 55
Steptronic transmission 55
Stopping the engine 48
Storage compartments 127
Storage, tires 184
Storing the vehicle 219
Suitable engine oils 194
Summer tires, tread 182
Sun visor 123
Supplementary text mes‐ sages 63
Switch for Dynamic Driving 96
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
T Tachometer 64
Tailgate 27
Tailgate via remote control 25
Tail lights 203
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 222
Temperature, air condi‐ tioner 113
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 115
Temperature display for exter‐ nal temperature 64
Temperature display, setting units 69
Temperature, engine 68
Tempomat, see Camera- based cruise control 98
Terminal, starting aid 212
Text messages, supplemen‐ tary 63
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 30
Thigh support 36
Tilt alarm sensor 30
Time, radio, setting time on the radio 69 Seite 244REFERENCEEverything from A to Z244
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