tire size MINI Roadster 2013 User Guide

▷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 232.▷MINI Mobility System, refer to page 233.▷Wheel change with a compact wheel, refer
to page 249.
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   114.6Connection 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
connection hose is not kinked.Seite 233Wheels and tiresMobility233
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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 234. 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
page 101.Seite 235Wheels and tiresMobility235
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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 232.
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
the mounting surfaces of the wheel and
hub. Also clean the lug bolts.Seite 251Replacing componentsMobility251
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Short commands, voice acti‐vation 274
Side airbags 90
Side windows, refer to Win‐ dows 41
Slot for remote control 64
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 202
Socket, OBD Onboard Diagno‐ sis 242
Software applications, iPhone 212
Software part num‐ ber 182, 192
Software update 178
Special destinations, naviga‐ tion 142
Special equipment, series equipment 6
Speed, average 76
Speed limit 99
Speed limit– Setting 99
Speedometer 14
Speed, with winter tires 232
Spoken instructions, naviga‐ tion 149
Sport button 103
Sport program, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 71
Stability control systems 101
Start/Stop button 64
Start/Stop button, starting the engine 65
Start/Stop button, switching off the engine 66
Starting the engine 65
Start problems, refer to Jump- starting 254
State/province, selecting for navigation 138
Stations, stored 166
Station, storing 161
Status information, onboard monitor 21
Steering wheel 58
Steering wheel– Shift paddles 72
Steering wheel, adjusting 58
Steering wheel lock 64
Stopping, engine 66
Storage, tires 232
Storing the vehicle 263
Street, entering for naviga‐ tion 139
Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires 222
Summer tires, tread 229
Switches, refer to Cockpit 12
Switching off, engine 66
Switching off, vehicle 66
Symbols 6
T Tachometer 75
Tailgate
– Comfort Access 38– Emergency activation 37– Emergency unlocking 37– Opening/closing 35– Opening from the out‐
side 35– Unlocking manually 36– Unlocking with remote con‐
trol 33
Tail lamps 247
Tank gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 75
Tasks 209
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 266
Telephone 182, 192
Telephone, adjusting the vol‐ ume 185, 197
Temperature
– Air conditioner 109– Automatic climate con‐
trol 112– Changing the unit of meas‐
ure 78Temperature, coolant, refer to
Coolant temperature 75
Temperature display– External temperature 74– External temperature warn‐
ing 74– Setting the unit 78
Temperature warning 74
Text messages 207
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 39
Time
– Setting the time 79– Setting the time zone 79
Tire age 230
Tire identification marks 228
Tire inflation pressure 222
Tire inflation pressure
– Pressure loss 94, 96
Tire pressure monitor, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor 93
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
– System limits 95– System reset 96– Warning lamp 97
Tire Quality Grading 228
Tires
– Flat tire 94– Inflation pressure 222– Inflation pressure loss 97– Pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 95
Tires, breaking in 124
Tires, changing 231
Tires, condition 229
Tires, damage 230
Tire size 228
Tires, minimum tread 230
Tires, retreaded tires 231
Tires, storage 232
Tire tread 229
Toll roads, route 147
Tone 158
Tool kit, refer to Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 243
Tools, refer to Onboard vehi‐ cle tool kit 243
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