tire pressure MINI Hardtop 4 Door 2016 Owner's Manual
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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 Conā
trol DTC is switched on.
For additional information, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC, refer to page 97, and
Dynamic Traction Control DTC, refer to
page 98.
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 88.
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.ā·Interference through systems or devices
with the same radio frequency: After leavā
ing the area of the interference, the system
automatically becomes active again.ā·TPM could not conclude the reset: perform
the reset of the system again.ā·A wheel without TPM electronics is
mounted: Have it checked by a dealerās
service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop as needed.ā·Malfunction: Have system checked by a
dealerās service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.For additional information, refer to Tire Presā
sure Monitor, refer to page 84.
Steering system Steering system in some cases not
working.
Have steering system checked immediā
ately by a dealerās service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Engine functions Have vehicle checked immediately by a
dealerās service center or another qualiā
fied service center or repair shop.
For additional information, refer to On-board
Diagnostics socket, refer to page 201.
Green lights
Turn signal Turn signal switched 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 54.
Parking lights, headlight control Parking lights or headlights are actiā
vated.
For additional information, refer to
Parking lights/low beams, headlight control, reā
fer to page 76.
Front fog lights Front fog lights are activated.
For additional information, refer to
Front fog lights, refer to page 79.Seite 65DisplaysCONTROLS65
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The lamp indicates whether the airbags are eiā
ther activated or deactivated.ā·The indicator lamp lights up
when a child is properly
seated in a child restraint fixā
ing system or when the seat
is empty. The airbags on the
front passenger side are not
activated.ā·The indicator lamp does not light up when,
e.g., a correctly seated person of sufficient
size is detected on the seat. The airbags on
the front passenger side are activated.
Detected child seats
The system generally detects children seated in
a child seat, particularly in child seats required
by NHTSA when the vehicle was manufactured.
After installing a child seat, make sure that the
indicator lamp for the front-seat passenger airā
bags lights up. This indicates that the child seat
has been detected and the front-seat passenā
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 passengā
er's seat.
To maintain the accuracy of this function over
the long-term, calibrate the front seats as soon
as a relevant Check Control message is disā
played.
Calibrating the front seats WARNING
There is risk of jamming when moving the
seats. There is risk of injuries or risk of property
damage. Make sure that the area of movement
of the seat is clear prior to any adjustment. ā
An appropriate Check Control message is disā
played.1.Move the respective seat all the way forā
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 Check Control message disappears.
If the message continues to be displayed, reā
peat the calibration.
If the message does not disappear after a reā
peat calibration, have the system checked as
soon as possible.
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.
Information With use of the system observe further inforā
mation found under Tire inflation pressure, reā
fer to page 178.
Functional requirements The system must have been reset with the corā
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 enā
sure that the system will operate properly.
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Status displayThe current status of the Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM can be displayed, e.g., whether or not the
TPM is active.1. Press button.2. "Vehicle Info"3."Vehicle status"4."Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)"
The status is displayed.
In addition, the current tire inflation pressures
are displayed. 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.
1.Start the engine - do not drive off.2. Press button.3. "Vehicle Info"4."Vehicle status"5."Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)"6.To reset the tire pressure: "Perform reset"7.Drive away.
"Resettingā¦" 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 drivā
ing.
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.
ā·There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inā
flation pressure.ā·A 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 maneuā
vers.2.Check whether the vehicle is fitted with
regular tires or run-flat tires.
Run-flat tires, refer to page 187, are laā
beled with a circular symbol containing the
letters RSC marked on the tire's sidewall.
WARNING
A damaged regular tire with low or missā
ing tire inflation pressure impacts handling,
such as steering and braking response. Run-flat
tires can maintain limited stability. There is risk
of an accident. Do not continue driving if the
vehicle is not equipped with run-flat tires. Obā
serve the information on run-flat tires and conā
tinued driving with these tires. ā
A low tire inflation pressure might turn on DSC
Dynamic Stability Control.
Actions in the event of a flat tireNormal tires
1.Identify the damaged tire.
Do this by checking the air pressure in all
four tires.
The tire pressure gauge of the Mobility Sysā
tem, refer to page 188, 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.
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center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.2.Fix the flat tire using the Mobility System,
refer to page 188.
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 maneuā
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 reā
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, drivā
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 brakā
ing, a longer braking distance and different
self-steering properties. Adjust your driving
style accordingly. Avoid abrupt steering maā
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 deā
pending on the driving speed, road conditions,
external temperature, cargo load, etc.
WARNING
Your vehicle handles differently when a
run-flat tire is damaged and has low or missing
tire inflation pressure, e.g., your lane stability is
reduced when braking, braking distances are
longer and the self-steering properties will
change. There is risk of an accident.
Drive moderately and do not exceed a speed of
50 mph/80 km/h. ā
Final tire failure
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indiā
cate the final failure of a tire.
Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of
the tire could come loose and cause an acciā
dent.
Do not continue driving. Contact a dealerās
service center or another qualified service cenā
ter or repair shop.
Required inflation pressure check
message
A Check Control message is displayed in the folā
lowing situationsā·The system has detected a wheel change,
but no reset was done.ā·Inflation was not carried out according to
specifications.ā·The tire inflation pressure has fallen below
the level of the last confirmation.
In this case:
ā·Check the tire pressure and correct as
needed.ā·Carry 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 reā
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ported though tire inflation pressures are corā
rect.
The tire inflation pressure depends on the tire's
temperature. Driving or exposure to the sun
will increase the tire's temperature, thus inā
creasing the tire inflation pressure. The tire inā
flation pressure is reduced when the tire temā
perature falls again. These circumstances may
cause a warning when temperatures fall very
sharply.
The system cannot indicate sudden serious tire
damage caused by external circumstances.
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.
Examples and recommendations in the followā
ing situations:ā·A wheel without TPM electronics is
mounted, e.g. emergency wheel: Have it
checked by a dealerās service center or anā
other qualified service center or repair shop
as needed.ā·Malfunction: Have system checked by a
dealerās service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.ā·TPM was unable to complete the reset. Reā
set the system again.ā·Interference through systems or devices
with the same radio frequency: After leavā
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 inā
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 sysā
tem (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure
telltale when one or more of your tires is signifiā
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. Unā
der-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and
tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's hanā
dling and stopping ability. Please note that the
TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainteā
nance, and it is the driver's responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inā
flation has not reached the level to trigger illuā
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 approxiā
mately one minute and then remain continuā
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 inā
tended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a vaā
riety of reasons, including the installation of reā
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 reā
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FTM Flat Tire Monitor
The concept
The system does not measure the actual inflaā
tion pressure in the tires.
It detects a tire inflation pressure loss by comā
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; otherā
wise, reliable flagging of a flat tire is not asā
sured. Initialize the system after each correcā
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, e.g., whether the RPA is active.1. Press button.2. "Vehicle Info"3."Vehicle status"4."Flat Tire Monitor (FTM)"
The status is displayed.
Initialization When initializing the once set inflation tire presā
sures serve as reference values in order to deā
tect a flat tire. Initialization is started by conā
firming the inflation pressures.
Do not initialize the system when driving with
snow chains.
1. Press button.2. "Vehicle Info"3."Vehicle status"4."Flat Tire Monitor (FTM)"5.Start the engine - do not drive off.6.Start the initialization with "Flat Tire
Monitor (FTM) reset".7.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 maneuā
vers.2.Check whether the vehicle is fitted with
normal tires or run-flat tires.
Run-flat tires, refer to page 187, are laā
beled with a circular symbol containing the
letters RSC marked on the tire's sidewall.
WARNING
A damaged regular tire with low or missā
ing tire inflation pressure impacts handling,
such as steering and braking response. Run-flat
tires can maintain limited stability. There is risk
of an accident. Do not continue driving if the
vehicle is not equipped with run-flat tires. Obā
serve the information on run-flat tires and conā
tinued driving with these tires. ā
When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Staā
bility Control is switched on if needed.
System limits A natural, even tire inflation pressure loss in all
four tires will not be recognized. Therefore,
check the tire inflation pressure regularly.
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Sudden serious tire damage caused by external
circumstances cannot be recognized in adā
vance.
The system could be delayed or malfunction in
the following situations:ā·When the system has not been initialized.ā·When driving on a snowy or slippery road
surface.ā·Sporty driving style: spinning traction
wheels, high lateral acceleration (drifting).ā·When 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 Sysā
tem, refer to page 188, 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 identification of flat tire damage is not
possible, please contact a dealerās service
center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.2.Fix the flat tire using the Mobility System,
refer to page 188.
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 maneuā
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, drivā
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 brakā
ing, a longer braking distance and different
self-steering properties. Adjust your driving
style accordingly. Avoid abrupt steering maā
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 deā
pending on the driving speed, road conditions,
external temperature, cargo load, etc.
WARNING
Your vehicle handles differently when a
run-flat tire is damaged and has low or missing
tire inflation pressure, e.g., your lane stability is
reduced when braking, braking distances are
longer and the self-steering properties will
change. There is risk of an accident.
Drive moderately and do not exceed a speed of
50 mph/80 km/h. ā
Final tire failure
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indiā
cate the final failure of a tire.
Reduce speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of
the tire could come loose and cause an acciā
dent.
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LoadingVehicle features and opātions
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 sysā
tems. The respectively applicable country proviā
sions must be observed when using the respecā
tive features and systems.
Information WARNING
High gross weight can overheat the tires,
damage them internally, and cause a sudden
drop in tire inflation pressure. There is risk of an
accident. Pay attention to the permitted load
capacity of the tires and never exceed the perā
mitted gross weight. ā
CAUTION
Fluids in the cargo area can cause damā
age. There is risk of property damage. Make
sure that no fluids leak in the cargo area. ā
WARNING
Loose objects in the car's interior can be
thrown into the car's interior while driving, e.g.
in the event of an accident or during braking
and evasive maneuvers. There is risk of injuries.
Secure loose objects in the car's interior. āDetermining the load
limit1.Locate the following statement on your veā
hicleās placard:ā·The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to the veā
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 caā
pacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,000 lbs and there will be four 150 lbs pasā
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 139LoadingDRIVING TIPS139
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Saving fuelVehicle features and opātions
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 sysā
tems. The respectively applicable country proviā
sions must be observed when using the respecā
tive features and systems.
General information Your vehicle contains advanced technology for
the reduction of fuel consumption and emisā
sions.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of difā
ferent factors.
The implementation of certain measures, drivā
ing style and regular maintenance can influā
ence fuel consumption and environmental imā
pact.
Remove unnecessary
cargo
Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts
following use
Remove roof or rear luggage racks which are
no longer required following use.
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aeroā
dynamics and increase the fuel consumption.Close the windows and
glass sunroof
Driving with the glass sunroof and windows
open results in increased air resistance and
raises fuel consumption.
Tires
General information Tires can affect fuel consumption in various
ways, e.g., tire size may influence fuel conā
sumption.
Check the tire inflation pressure
regularly
Check and, if needed, correct the tire inflation
pressure at least twice a month and before
starting on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling reā
sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and
tire wear.
Drive away without deā
lay
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving
right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the fastest way for the cold engine to
reach its operating temperature.
Look well ahead when
driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.Seite 142DRIVING TIPSSaving fuel142
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Wheels and tiresVehicle features and opā
tions
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 sysā
tems. The respectively applicable country proviā
sions must be observed when using the respecā
tive features and systems.
Tire inflation pressure Safety informationThe tire characteristics and tire inflation presā
sure influence the following:ā·The service life of the tires.ā·Road safety.ā·Driving comfort.
Checking the tire inflation pressure
WARNING
A tire with low or missing tire inflation
pressure impacts handling, such as steering
and braking response. There is risk of an acciā
dent. Regularly check the tire inflation pressure,
and correct it as needed, e.g. twice a month
and before a long trip. ā
Tires have a natural, consistent loss of tire inflaā tion pressure.
Tires heat up while driving, and the tire inflation
pressure increases along with the tire's temperā
ature. The tire inflation pressure specifications
relate to cold tires or tires with the ambient
temperature.
Only check the tire inflation pressure when the
tires are cold. This means after driving no more
than 1.25 miles/2 km or when the vehicle has
been parked for at least 2 hours.
The displays of inflation devices may under-
read by up to 0.1 bar.
For Flat Tire Monitor: after correcting the tire
inflation pressure, reinitialize the Flat Tire Moniā
tor.
For Tire Pressure Monitor: after correcting the
tire inflation pressure, reset the Tire Pressure
Monitor.ā·Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor.ā·Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor.
Checking the inflation pressure of the
emergency wheel
Located behind the bumper on the underside
of the vehicle is an opening for checking the
tire inflation pressure.
Pressure specifications
The tire inflation pressure table, refer to
page 179, contains all tire inflation pressure
specifications for the specified tire sizes at the
ambient temperature. The tire inflation presā
sure values apply to tire sizes approved by the
manufacturer of the vehicle for the vehicle
type.
To identify the correct tire inflation pressure,
please note the following:
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