Replacing components
122
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 capacity.
Do not lie under the vehicle or start the engine
when the vehicle is supported by the jack; other-
wise, there is a risk of fatal injury.<
1.Place the foldable chock
* behind the front
wheel on the other side of the vehicle or in
front of the wheel if the vehicle is on an
incline. If the wheel is changed on a surface
with a more severe slope, take additional
precautions to secure the vehicle from
rolling.
2.Uncover the lug bolts if necessary.
If the wheel is equipped with a hub cover,
pry it off using the screwdriver from the tire
change kit.
3.Loosen the lug bolts by a half turn.
Jacking up the vehicle
The vehicle jack is designed for changing
wheels only. Do not attempt to raise
another vehicle model with it or to raise any load
of any kind. To do so could cause accidents and
personal injury.<
1.Place the jack at the jacking point closest to
the wheel.
The jack base must be perpendicular to the
surface beneath the jacking point.2.During jacking up, insert the jack head in the
square recess of the jacking point.
3.Jack the vehicle up until the wheel you are
changing is raised off the ground.
Mounting the space-saver spare tire
1.Unscrew the lug bolts and remove the
wheel.
2.Remove accumulations of mud or dirt from
the mounting surfaces of the wheel and
hub. Clean the lug bolts.
3.Lift the new wheel into place.
4.Screw at least two lug bolts finger-tight into
opposite bolt holes.
5.Screw in the remaining bolts.
6.Tighten all the lug bolts firmly in a diagonal
pattern.
7.Lower the vehicle.
8.Remove the jack.
Tightening the lug bolts
Tighten the lug bolts in a diagonal pattern.
Immediately have the wheels checked
with a calibrated torque wrench to ensure
that the lug bolts are firmly seated. Otherwise,
incorrectly tightened lug bolts can present a
safety hazard.<
Tightening torque: 103.3 lb ft or 140 Nm.
Replace the defective tire as soon as possible
and have the new wheel/tire assembly bal-
anced.
From A to Z
154
Storage compartment, front
passenger side80
Storage compartments80
Storage space
– storage compartments80
Storing the vehicle113
Storing tires104
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments80
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires96
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine41
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button40
Switching the cooling function
on and off76
Symbols4
T
Tachometer49
Tail lamp, refer to Tail
lamps117
– replacing bulb117
Tail lamps117
Tailgate
– Comfort Access28
Tailgate, refer to Splitdoor23
Tank volume, refer to
Capacities144
Technical data142
Technical modifications5
Telephone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest79
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Telephone call, refer to the
Owner's Manual for the
telephone
Temperature display
– ice warning49
– outside temperature49
– setting the units52Temperature of coolant, refer
to Coolant temperature49
Temperature setting
– air conditioner73
– automatic climate control75
Tensioning straps, refer to
Securing cargo88
The individual vehicle4
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp118
Three-point safety belt34
Tightening the lug bolts
– keys121
– torque122,123
Tightening torque, refer to
Tightening the lug bolts122
Tire change set
– space-saver spare tire121
Tire failure
– Flat Tire Monitor61
– indicator/warning lamp61
– MINI Mobility System118
– run-flat tires61
– space-saver spare tire121
– Tire Pressure Monitor62
Tire inflation pressure96
– loss61
– space-saver spare tire96
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM62
– limitations of system62
– resetting system62
– warning lamp63
Tire pressure monitoring, refer
to Flat Tire Monitor60
Tire Quality Grading101Tires
– age102
– breaking in
84
– changing, refer to Changing
wheels121
– condition102
– damage102
– inflation pressure96
– inflation pressure loss63
– minimum tread depth102
– new tires103
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor60
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM62
– puncture61
– run-flat tires103
– size101
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth102
– winter tires104
Tires with safety features, refer
to Run-flat tires103
Tools, refer to Onboard vehicle
tool kit114
Torque142
– lug bolts122
Tow bar126
Tow fitting125
– screw thread126
Tow fittings for tow-starting
and towing away125
Tow rope126
Towing125
– car with automatic
transmission126
– methods126
Tow-starting125
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor62
Track width, refer to
Dimension143
Traction control, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control
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