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TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR
*
The concept
TPM checks the inflation pressures of the
four mounted tires. The system notifies you
if there is a significant loss of pressure in
one or more tires.System requirementsIn order to assure the reliable reporting of a
flat tire, the system must be reset while all
tire inflation pressures are correct.
Always use wheels with TPM electronics
and a metal valve. Otherwise, the system
may malfunction.
Each time a tire inflation pressure has
been corrected or a wheel or tire has
been changed, reset the system.<
System limitations
TPM cannot warn you in advance of
sudden severe tire damage caused by
outside influences.<
The system does not work correctly if it has
not been reset; for example, a flat tire may
be indicated even though the tire inflation
pressures are correct.
The system is inactive and cannot indicate
a flat tire if a wheel without TPM electron-
ics, such as a compact spare wheel, has
been mounted, or if TPM is temporarily
malfunctioning due to other systems or de-
vices using the same radio frequency.
Resetting the system
Each time a tire inflation pressure has
been corrected or a wheel or tire has
been changed, reset the system.<
1. Start the engine, but do not start driving.
2. Press the button until the yellow warn-
ing lamp in the display elements lights
up yellow for several seconds.
3. Drive off.
After driving a few minutes, the set
inflation pressures in the tires are
accepted as the target values to be mon-
itored. The system reset is completed
without notification during your drive,
which can be interrupted at any time.
When driving resumes, the reset is con-
tinued automatically.
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TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE Information for your safetyIt is not merely the tire's service life, but
also driving safety and driving comfort that
depend on the condition of the tires and
the maintenance of the specified tire pres-
sure.Checking tire inflation pressuresCheck the tire inflation pressures only on
cold tires. This means after driving a maxi-
mum of 1.25 miles/2 km or when the vehi-
cle has been parked for at least 2 hours.
Warm tires have higher pressures.
Check the tire inflation pressures reg-
ularly and correct them, if necessary,
including the space-saver spare tire: at
least twice a month and before an
extended trip. Otherwise, incorrect tire
pressures can cause driving instability or
tire damage, ultimately resulting in acci-
dents. Do not drive with deflated, i.e. flat,
tires except if Run-Flat Tires are fitted. A
flat tire greatly impairs steering and brak-
ing response, and can lead to complete loss
of control over the vehicle.<
After correcting the tire inflation
pressure, reinitialize the Flat Tire
Monitor
*, refer to page74 or reset the Tire
Pressure Monitor
*, page 76.<
Tire inflation pressures for original
tiresThe tire inflation pressures for your stan-
dard tires are shown on the driver's-side
door post, visible when the door is open.Tire inflation pressures for other tire
sizesIn the following tire pressure table, all pres-
sures are given for the specified tire sizes at
ambient temperature.
In order to determine the correct
inflation pressures for your tires,
refer to the values for the tire size in ques-
tion.<
Checking the inflation pressure on the
space-saver spare tireBehind the bumper there is a valve exten-
sion accessible from the outside for check-
ing the inflation pressure.Tire sizeThe tire inflation pressures apply to the tire
sizes approved and the tire brands recom-
mended by the manufacturer of your MINI.
Your MINI Dealer will be glad to advise you.
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EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
169
OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
Speed152
with Run-Flat Tires75
with Run Flat tires77
with the space-saver spare
tire139
with winter tires117
Speedometer13
,14
Speedometer, refer to Display
elements13
,14
Split rear backrest, refer to
Foldable rear backrest93
Through-loading system94
Sport program, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic57
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems72
Standing lamps60
bulb replacement134
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine53
Starting aid, refer to Jump-
starting146
Starting problems
at very low temperatures54
jump-starting146
Starting the engine53
Start-off assistance, refer to
ASC72Start-off assistance, refer to
DSC72
Steering lock53
Steering wheel12
buttons on the steering
wheel20
settings47
Steering wheel lock53
Steptronic, refer to Manual
mode57
Storage compartments88
Storage space, refer to
Luggage compartment in the
MINI93
Luggage compartment in the
MINI Convertible94
Storing the tires117
Storing the vehicle129
Sun blind, refer to Roller sun
blind34
Sun visors48
Switches, refer to Cockpit12
Switching off
the engine54
Switching the cooling function
on and off manually83
,86
Symbols6T
Tachometer69
Tailgate29
emergency operation30
indicator lamp17
opening from the outside29
releasing manually30
remote control26
Tail lamps, bulb
replacement135
Tail lamps, refer to Rear
lamps135
Tank capacity, refer to Fuel tank
capacity157
Tank gauge, refer to Fuel
gauge67
,68
Technical data152
Technical modifications7
Technical modifications, refer
to For your own safety7
Telephone call, refer to the
Owner's Manual for the
telephone
Temperature
air conditioning system83
automatic climate control86
Temperature display
ice warning70
outside temperature70
setting units70
Temperature grades113Temperature warning70
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control65
Threaded hole for towing
eyelet148
Three-point safety belt46
Through-loading system93
,94
Tightening the lug bolts
keys137
,141
torque140
Tightening torque, refer to
Tightening the lug bolts140
Tire change set
MINI Mobility System143
Run-Flat Tires115
space-saver spare tire137
Tire failure137
MINI Mobility System141
space-saver spare tire137
Tire inflation pressure108
reinflation142
Tire pressure monitor, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor74
Tire pressure monitoring, Flat
Tire Monitor74
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM76
resetting the system76
system limitations76
warning lamp77