Mini 2011 Clubman User Manual

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Technology

r driving comfort

d safety

Use the Mobility System to remedy the flat
tire on the damaged wheel, refer to
page

131

, or to replace the damaged wheel,

refer to page.

134

The use of tire sealant, e.g. Mobility System,
can damage the TPM wheel electronics. In
this case, have the electronics checked and
replaced if necessary at your earliest oppor-
tunity.

Run-flat tires*

You can continue driving with a damaged tire at
speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.

If the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat
tires, do not continue driving; continuing

to drive can result in serious accidents.

Continued driving with a flat tire

When driving with a damaged tire:

Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu-
vers.

Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

At the next opportunity, check the air pres-
sure in all four tires.
If the inflation pressure is correct in all four
tires, then the Tire Pressure Monitor may not
have been reset. The system must then be
reset.

Possible driving distance with complete loss of
tire inflation pressure:
The distance it is possible to drive with a flat tire
depends on the load and the stress on the vehi-
cle while driving.
With an average load, it may be possible to drive
for approx. 50 miles/80 km.
When driving with damaged tires, the handling
characteristics change, e.g. the vehicle will skid
sooner when braking, braking distances will be
longer, or self-steering response will change.
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 complete failure of the tire.

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

Malfunction

The small warning lamp flashes in yel-
low and then lights up continuously; the
larger warning lamp comes on in yel-
low. No punctures can be detected.

This type of message is shown in the following
situations:

If there is a malfunction.
Have the system checked.

If a wheel without TPM electronics has been
mounted.

If TPM is temporarily malfunctioning due to
other systems or devices using the same
radio frequency.

Message for unsuccessful system reset

Both warning lamps come on in yellow.
The system is not reset after a tire has
been changed, for example.
Check the tire inflation pressure and

reset the system, page