Mini 2012 Coupe Roadster Convertible User Manual

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MOBILITY

Replacing components

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Squeeze the securing spring.

The space-saver spare tire is released and
must be held by the lifting handle.

Lower the space-saver spare tire with the
lifting handle.

Unscrew the lifting handle.

Pull the space-saver spare tire underneath
the vehicle out toward the rear.

10.

Position the space-saver spare tire with the
valve facing upward.

11.

Unscrew the valve extension from the valve
of the space-saver spare tire.

12.

Unscrew the dust cap from the extension
and place it on the valve of the space-saver
spare tire.

Due to its different dimensions, the dam-
aged wheel cannot be placed in the recess

for 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.

Check the tire inflation pressure at the
earliest opportunity and correct it if

necessary. Replace the defective tire as soon as
possible and have the new wheel/tire assembly
balanced.

Preparing for a tire change

Observe the safety precautions regarding
flat tires on page

237

Additional safety measures when chang-
ing tires:

Only change the tire when parked on a surface
that is level, firm and not slippery.
The vehicle or the jack could slip sideways on
soft or slippery support surfaces, such as snow,
ice, flagstones, 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.
Do not lie under the vehicle or start the engine
when the vehicle is supported by the jack; other-
wise, there is a risk of fatal injury.

Place the foldable chock behind the front
wheel on the other side of the vehicle or in
front of the wheel if the vehicle is on an
incline. If the wheel is changed on a surface
with a more severe slope, take additional
precautions to secure the vehicle from
rolling.

Uncover the lug bolts if necessary.

Loosen the lug bolts by a half turn.