Changing wheels – Mini 2012 Coupe Roadster Convertible User Manual
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Replacing components
MOBILITY
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Adjusting the tire pressure
1.
After driving approx. 3.1 miles/5 km or
10 minutes, stop at a suitable location.
2.
Screw the connection hose 6 of the
compressor directly onto the tire valve.
3.
Insert the plug 5 into the power socket in
the vehicle interior.
4.
Adjust tire pressure to 1.8 bar/26 psi. With
the engine running:
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To increase the inflation pressure: switch on
the compressor. To check the current infla-
tion pressure, switch off the compressor.
Do not run the compressor for longer
than 10 minutes; otherwise, the
device will overheat and possibly be
damaged.
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To decrease the inflation pressure: press the
release button 9.
If the tire cannot maintain the inflation
pressure, drive the vehicle again, refer to
Distributing the sealant. Then repeat steps
1 to 4.
If an inflation pressure of 1.8 bar/26 psi still
cannot be reached, then the tire is too heavily
damaged. Contact your nearest MINI dealer.
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Driving on
Do not exceed the permitted maximum
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h; doing so may
result in an accident.
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Replace the defective tire as soon as possible
and have the new wheel/tire assembly
balanced.
Have the Mobility Kit refilled.
Changing wheels
Run-flat tires
Tire change for run-flat tires:
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Prepare for tire change, page
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Jack up vehicle, page
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Tighten lug bolts, page
Space-saver spare tire
Tire change with space-saver spare tire:
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Remove the space-saver spare tire,
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Prepare for tire change, page
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Jack up vehicle, page
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Mount space-saver spare tire, page
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Tighten lug bolts, page
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Drive with space-saver spare tire, page
Removing the space-saver spare tire
The screw connection of the space-saver spare
tire is under the floor mat in the cargo area, on
the base of the storage compartment for the tire
change set.
1.
Unscrew the screw connection with the
special wrench.
2.
Take out the cover panel.
3.
Screw the lifting handle from the toolkit onto
the thread.
4.
Raise the lifting handle slightly.
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