Flat tire – run flat tires, Run flat tires – Mini 2003 Cooper User Manual

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FLAT TIRE– RUN FLAT TIRES

You will recognize Run Flat tires by a circu-
lar symbol containing the letters RSC on
the side of the tire.

Run Flat tires consist of self-contained tires
and special rims. The tire reinforcement
ensures that the tire retains some residual
safety in the event of pressure drop and
driving remains possible to a restricted
degree.

The reinforcement on the flanks of
the Run Flat tires means that it is usu-

ally not possible to detect an air loss from
outside.

Flat tire

The yellow indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up to indicate a flat tire.
In addition, a gong sounds, see pages

1. Reduce vehicle speed carefully to under

50 mph / 80 km/h, avoiding hard brake
applications and steering maneuvers.

2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph /

80 km/h.

3. Identify damaged tires; check tire infla-

tion pressures on all four wheels at the
next opportunity, see page

4. Correct the tire inflation pressure if you

wish to continue your journey and this is
permitted, see next text section

5. Have damaged tires changed by your

MINI Dealer, see page

Your MINI Dealer has the information
needed for working with Run Flat

tires and is equipped with the necessary
special tools. They provide advice if you
wish to replace the tires on your MINI, or re-
equip from summer to winter tires or vice
versa, also see pages

For safety reasons, do not have a
damaged safety tire repaired.

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