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Changing wheels, Re p la c ing co mp o n en ts – Mini 2007 Cooper User Manual

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Distributing liquid sealant

Immediately drive for approx. 10 minutes, so
that the liquid sealant is uniformly distributed.

Do not exceed a speed of 35 mph/
60 km/h.

If possible, do not drive at a speed lower than
12 mph/20 km/h.

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Checking tire inflation pressure

1.

After driving for approx. 10 minutes, pull
over at a suitable location.

2.

Screw the hose with manometer back onto
the tire valve.

3.

Check the tire inflation pressure.

The tire inflation pressure must be at
least 18.9 psi/1.3 bar. If it is not, do not

continue driving.

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If at least 18.9 psi/1.3 bar are displayed:

1.

Switch on the compressor. Correct the tire
inflation pressure to the specified value,
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2.

Replace the tire as soon as possible.

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 bal-
anced.
Have the MINI Mobility System refilled.

Tire change set

When changing a tire, always observe the safety
measures and the procedure for changing tires
described below.

In case of a flat tire the tire change set is
not needed due to the availability of the

MINI Mobility System.

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Changing wheels

Tire change set for space-saver spare
tire*

On vehicles with a space-saver spare tire, the
tire change set with onboard tools is stored in
the cargo area under the floor mat.
1 Chock, folding
2 Wheel stud wrench
3 Vehicle jack
4 Special wrench for removing the space-

saver spare tire

5 Flat screwdriver/Phillips screwdriver
6 Towing eyelet
7 Adapter for wheel lug lock
8 Wrench
9 Lifting handle
The onboard tool kit includes a pouch with a
plastic bag in which you can place the damaged
wheel.

Space-saver spare tire*

To change a space-saver spare tire, proceed as
follows:

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Remove space-saver spare tire, page

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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

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