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SPACE-SAVER SPARE TIRE
*
CHANGING TIRES
9.
Pull out the space-saver spare tire towards the rear underneath the vehi
-
cle
10. Position the space-saver spare tire with
the valve facing upwards11. Unscrew the valve extension from the
valve of the space-saver spare tire12. Unscrew the dust cap from the exten
-
sion and place it on the valve of the
space-saver spare tire.Due to its different dimensions, the damaged wheel cannot be placed in
the recess for the space-saver spare tire.<
Driving with the space-saver spare tireDrive cautiously. Do not exceed a speed of
50 mph
/ 80
km/h.
You must expect changes in vehicle han
-
dling such as lower track stability during
braking, longer braking distances and
changes in self-steering properties when
close to the handling limit. These effects
are more pronounced when driving with
winter tires.
Only one space-saver spare tire may be mounted at one time. Reinstall a
wheel and tire of the original size as soon
as possible.
if necessary. Replace the defective tire as
soon as possible and have the new wheel/
tire assembly balanced.<
Additional safety measures in the event of a tire change:
Change the tire only on a level, firm surface
which is 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 capac
-
ity.
Do not lie under the vehicle or start the
engine when the vehicle is supported by
the jack – risk of fatal injury.
Observe the safety precautions regarding flat tires on page
125
.<
1. For vehicles with a space-saver spare
tire:
Place the folding chock behind the front
wheel on the other side of the vehicle;
on downward inclines, place it in front of
this wheel. If the wheel is changed on a
surface with a more severe slope, take
additional precautions to secure the
vehicle from rolling
2. Loosen the lug bolts by a half turn.
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Technical modifications, refer
to For your own safety
7
Telephone call, refer to the Owner's Manual for the telephone
Temperature
air conditioning system
76
automatic climate control
79
Temperature display
ice warning
66
outside temperature
66
setting units
66
Temperature grades
100
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control
61
Three-point safety belt
45
Through-loading system
85, 86
Tightening the lug bolts
keys
125
, 129
torque
128
Tightening torque, refer to
Tightening the lug bolts
128
Tire change set
MINI Mobility System
131
Run Flat tires
102
space-saver spare tire
125
Tire failure
125
MINI Mobility System
129
space-saver spare tire
125
Tire inflation pressure
97
reinflation
130
Tire pressure monitor, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor
71
Tire pressure monitoring, Flat
Tire Monitor
71
Tires
age
99
break-in procedures
92
changing
127
condition
100
damage
101
flat tire
101
, 125
inflation pressure
97
replacement
102
size, refer to New wheels and
tires
102
storage
103
tread
100
wear indicator, refer to Tire
tread
100
winter tires
103
Tires with emergency
properties, refer to Run Flat
tires
101
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit
120
Torque
engine
140
lug bolts
128
Tow bar
137
Tow rope
137
Tow socket for towing
eyelet
136
Towing
136
with automatic
transmission
136
, 137
Towing eyelet
136
Tow-starting
137
Track width, refer to
Dimensions
141
, 142
Traction grades
100
Transmission
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
54
manual transmission
53
Transmission lock, refer to
Range selection
54
Transmission malfunction,
refer to Malfunction
56
Transporting children safely
48
Transporting securely, refer to
Securing the load
88
Trap protection,
electric glass sunroof
34
Trash container, refer to
Ashtray
81
Tread depth, refer to Tire
tread
100
Treadwear grade
99
Trip odometer
63
Trunk, refer to Luggage
compartment in the MINI
85
Turn signal indicators
58
indicator lamp
19
Turn signal indicators on the
side, bulb replacement
123
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions
141
, 142
U Uniform Tire Quality
Grading
99
Units
average consumption
67
average speed
67
temperature
66
Universal garage door
opener
83
Universal remote control
83
Unlocking
bonnet
105
from inside
28
from outside
26
Used batteries, refer to
Disposal
132
Using antifreeze
108
, 110
V Vacuum cleaner, connecting,
refer to Cigarette lighter
socket
82
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