Tire inflation pressure – BMW 2004 Mini Convertible Cooper User Manual

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TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE

Information for your safety

It is not merely the tire's service life, but
also driving safety and driving comfort that
depend on the condition of the tires and
the maintenance of the specified tire pres-
sure.

Check tire inflation pressures regu-
larly and correct them if necessary,

including the space-saver spare tire: at
least twice a month and before long jour-
neys. Failure to observe this precaution can
result in incorrect tire pressures, which
cause unstable handling response as well
as tire damage, and can ultimately lead to
an accident.
Do not drive with deflated, i.e. flat, tires
except if Run Flat tires are fitted. A flat tire
greatly impairs steering and braking
response, and can lead to complete loss of
control over the vehicle.

Checking tire inflation pressures

Check the tire inflation pressures only on
cold tires. This means after driving a maxi-
mum of 1.25 miles / 2 km or when the
vehicle has been parked for at least 2 hours.
Warm tires have higher pressures.
After correcting the tire inflation pressure,
reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page

Tire inflation pressures for original
tires

The tire inflation pressures for your stan-
dard tires are shown on the driver's-side
door post, visible when the door is open.

Tire inflation pressures for other tire
sizes

In the following tire pressure table, all pres-
sures are given for the specified tire sizes at
ambient temperature.

In order to determine the correct
inflation pressures for your tires,

refer to the values for the tire size in ques-
tion.

Checking the inflation pressure on the
space-saver spare tire

Behind the bumper there is a valve exten-
sion accessible from the outside for check-
ing the inflation pressure.

Tire size

The tire inflation pressures apply to the tire
sizes approved and the tire brands recom-
mended by the manufacturer of your MINI
or MINI Convertible. Your MINI Dealer will
be glad to advise you.