Mini 2010 Clubman User Manual download pdf (Page 123)

REFERENCE AT A GLANCECONTROLSDRIVING TIPSMOBILITY

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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,

page 121

> Prepare for tire change, page 122

> Jack up vehicle, page 122

> Mount space-saver spare tire, page 122

> Tighten lug bolts, page 122

> Drive with space-saver spare tire, page 121

Tire change set for a space-saver spare

tire*

In vehicles with the space-saver spare tire, the

tire change set with the onboard vehicle tool kit

is located beneath the floor mat or level load

floor in the cargo bay.

1 Folding chock and cover for defective wheel

2 Vehicle jack

3 Wheel stud wrench

4 Extractor hook

*

5 Flat screwdriver/Phillips screwdriver

6 Torx insert bit for screwdriver

7 Towing eyelet

The onboard vehicle tool kit includes a pouch

with a plastic bag in which you can place the

damaged wheel.

Removing the space-saver spare tire

The space-saver spare tire is located under the

tire change set in the cargo bay.

1. Fold up the floor mat.

2. Unscrew the nut, arrow, and remove the

space-saver spare tire.

Driving with the space-saver spare tire

Drive cautiously and do not exceed a

speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. Changes may

occur in vehicle handling such as lower track sta-

bility during braking, longer braking distances

and changes in self-steering properties when

close to the handling limit. These properties are

more noticeable with winter tires.<

Only one space-saver spare tire may be

mounted at one time. Mount a wheel and

tire of the original size as soon as possible, to

avoid any safety risks.<

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