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TIRE CODINGKnowing the tire code on the tire's sidewall
makes it easier for you to choose and iden-
tify the correct tires.Tire sizee.g. 205/45 R 17 84 V
Nominal width in mm
Cross-sectional
ratio in %
Radial belt construction
Rim diameter in inches
Load index,
not on ZR tires
Speed code letter,
in front of the R on ZR tires
Speed code letters:
Q = up to 100 mph / 160 km/h
T = up to 118 mph / 190 km/h
H = up to 131 mph / 210 km/h
V = up to 150 mph / 240 km/h
W= up to 167 mph / 270 km/hTire Identification NumberTires with DOT codes meet the guidelines
of the US Department of Transportation.DOT code:
e.g. DOT xxxx xxx 3506
Manufacturer's code
for tire make
Tire size and
tire version
Tire age
Tire ageThe tire's date of manufacture is included
in the tire coding:
DOT...3506 means that the tire was manu-
factured in the 35th week of the year 2006.
The manufacturer of your MINI recom-
mends replacing all tires after 6 years at
the latest, even if a tire service life of
10 years is possible.Uniform Tire Quality GradingQuality grades can be found where applica-
ble on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width.
For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A
DOT quality gradesTread wear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
All passenger car tires must conform
to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades.
ing based on the wear rate of the tire when
tested under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear
one and one-half, 1γ, times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly
from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
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EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
170
Tire puncture
Run-Flat Tires75
Run Flat tires77
Tires
age112
air loss77
break-in procedures102
changing139
condition113
damage114
flat tire115
,137
inflation pressure108
pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM76
replacement116
size, refer to New wheels and
tires116
storage117
tread113
wear indicator, refer to Tire
tread113
winter tires117
Tires with emergency
properties, refer to Run-Flat
Tires115
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit132
Torque
engine152
lug bolts140Tow bar148
Towing147
with automatic
transmission148
,149
Towing eyelet147
Tow rope148
Tow-starting149
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor76
Track width, refer to
Dimensions153,154
Traction grades113
Transmission
automatic transmission with
Steptronic56
manual transmission55
Transmission lock, refer to
Range selection56
Transmission malfunction,
refer to Malfunction58
Transporting children safely50
Transporting securely, refer to
Securing the load97
Trash container, refer to
Ashtray89
Tread depth, refer to Tire
tread113
Treadwear grade112
Trip odometer67Trunk, refer to Luggage
compartment in the MINI
Convertible94
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions153
,154
Turn signal indicators61
indicator lamp19
Turn signal indicators on the
side, bulb replacement135
U
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading112
Units
average consumption71
average speed71
temperature70
Universal garage door
opener91
Universal remote control91
Unlocking
bonnet118
from inside28
from outside26
Used batteries, refer to
Disposal144
Using antifreeze64,122V
Vacuum cleaner, connecting,
refer to Cigarette lighter
socket90
Valve
core141
dust cap139
remover141
spare141
Valve remover, refer to
Onboard tool kit141
Valve stem and replacement
valve, refer to Onboard tool
kit141
Vanity mirror, illuminated48
Vehicle
battery144
break-in procedures102
care126
dimensions153
loading cargo95
parking104
storage129
washing126
weight155
,156
Vehicle battery144
Vehicle identification number,
refer to Engine
compartment119
,120
Vehicle illumination, refer to
Lamps60
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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
Vehicle Memory49
Ventilation, draft-free84
,87
Ventilation, refer to
Air conditioning system84
Automatic climate control86
Ventilation, refer to Draft-free
ventilation84
,87
Volume
luggage
compartment155
,156
W
Warning and indicator
lamps16
Washer/wiper system63
Washer fluid64
Washer fluid reservoir,
capacity157
Washer fluid reservoir, refer to
Washer/wiper system64
Washer systems64
Washing your vehicle126
Water on roadways, deep
water104
Wear indicators in the tires,
refer to Tire condition114
Weights155
,156
Wheel/tire combination116
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions153
,154
Wheels and tires116Wheelslip control
All Season traction Control
(ASC)72
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)72
Wheel stud wrench
MINI Mobility System141
space-saver spare tire137
Width, refer to Dimensions153
Wind deflector39
Windows, convenience
operation26
,27
Window washer reservoir64
capacity, refer to
Capacities157
Window washer system
washer/wiper system63
washer fluid64
Windscreen wipers
replacement132
,133
Windshield, cleaning64
Windshield heating
air conditioning system83
automatic climate control86
Windshield washer jets64
Windshield wiper blades
care128
replacement132,133
Windshield wipers
intermittent operation63Windshield wipers, refer to
Washer/wiper system63
Winter tires117
changing139
condition113
Run-Flat Tires116
storage117
Wood paneling128
Work in the engine
compartment118
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to
Onboard tool kit132
X
Xenon lamps
bulb replacement134
Y
Your individual vehicle6