Tire pressure monitor tpm – Mini 2011 Cooper Convertible User Manual

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Adapt your driving style accordingly. Avoid turn-
ing abruptly and driving over obstacles such as
curbs, potholes, etc.
Since the possible driving distance depends to a
considerable degree on the strain exerted on
the vehicle while driving, it can be shorter or,
with a gentle driving style, can also be longer,
depending on the speed, road condition, out-
side temperature, vehicle load, etc.

Drive cautiously and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a
change in the handling characteristics, e.g.
reduced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance and altered self-steering prop-
erties.

Vibrations or loud noises while driving can
indicate final failure of the tire. Reduce

your speed and bring the vehicle to a stop; oth-
erwise, pieces of tire may come off, which could
result in an accident. Do not continue driving
and contact your MINI center.

Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM*

The concept

Measuring the inflation pressure in the four
mounted tires. The system notifies you if there is
a significant loss of pressure in one or more tires.

Functional requirement

The system must have been reset while the
inflation pressure was correct; otherwise, reli-
able signaling of a flat tire is not ensured.
Always use wheels with TPM electronics to
ensure that the system will operate properly.
Reset the system again after each correction of
the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
wheel change.

System limitations

Sudden, serious tire damage caused by
external influences cannot be indicated in

advance.

The system does not operate correctly if it has
not been reset. For example, a flat tire may be
indicated despite correct tire inflation pressures.
The system is inactive and cannot indicate a flat
tire:

if a wheel without TPM electronics, e.g. a
compact spare wheel

, is mounted.

Interference with TPM by other systems or
devices with the same transmission fre-
quency.

Resetting the system

Reset the system again after each correction of
the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
wheel change.

Using the button in the turn signal lever

Start the engine, but do not start driving.

Briefly press the button in the turn signal
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis-
played.

Press and hold the button until the display
changes.

Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol for Tire Pressure Monitor and
"ACTIVE" are displayed.