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Removing the space-saver spare tire
The screw connection of the space-saver spare 
tire is under the floor mat in the cargo bay, on 
the base of the storage compartment for the tire 
change set.
1.Unscrew the screw connection with the spe-
cial wrench.
2.Take out the cover panel.
3.Screw the lifting handle from the onboard 
vehicle tool kit onto the thread.
4.Raise the lifting handle slightly.
5.Squeeze the securing spring.
6.The space-saver spare tire is released and 
must be held by the lifting handle.
7.Lower the space-saver spare tire with the 
lifting handle.
8.Unscrew the lifting handle.9.Pull the space-saver spare tire underneath 
the vehicle out towards the rear.
10.Position the space-saver spare tire with the 
valve facing upward.
11.Unscrew the valve extension from the valve 
of the space-saver spare tire.
12.Unscrew the dust cap from the extension 
and place it on the valve of the space-saver 
spare tire.
Due to its different dimensions, the dam-
aged wheel cannot be placed in the recess 
for the space-saver spare tire.<
Driving with the space-saver spare tire
Drive cautiously and do not exceed a 
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. Changes may 
occur in vehicle handling such as lower track sta-
bility during braking, longer braking distances 
and changes in self-steering properties when 
close to the handling limit. These properties are 
more noticeable with winter tires.<
Only one space-saver spare tire may be 
mounted at one time. Mount a wheel and 
tire of the original size as soon as possible, to 
avoid any safety risks.<
Check the tire inflation pressure at the ear-
liest opportunity and correct it if neces-
sary. Replace the defective tire as soon as possi-
ble and have the new wheel/tire assembly 
balanced.<
Preparing for a tire change
Observe the safety precautions regarding 
flat tires on page130.<
Additional safety measures when chang-
ing tires:  
     
        
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Rubber parts, care123
Runflat System Component 
RSC, refer to Run-flat 
tires114
Run-flat tires114
– flat tire68
– new tires114
– tire inflation pressure104
– winter tires115
Runflat Tyres, refer to Run-flat 
tires114
S
Safety belts40
– damage41
– indicator lamp41
– reminder41
– sitting safely37
Safety belts, care124
Safety systems
– airbags72
– Antilock Brake System 
ABS65
– Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC65
– safety belts40
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat 
tires114
Screw thread for tow 
fitting138
Seat adjustment
– mechanical38
Seats37
– adjusting the seats38
– heating40
– sitting safely37
Securing the vehicle
– from inside25
– from outside21
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic48
Selector lever lock
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic, refer to 
Shiftlock48
– overriding manually50Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic48
Service car, refer to Roadside 
Assistance136
Service data in the remote 
control119
Service Interval Display, refer 
to Condition Based Service 
CBS119
Service, refer to Roadside 
Assistance136
Service requirement display, 
refer to Condition Based 
Service CBS119
Service requirements60
Settings
– clock, 12h/24h mode59
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic49
– manual transmission48
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission, refer 
to Changing selector lever 
positions48
Side airbags72
Side turn signal indicator
– replacing bulb128
Side windows, refer to 
Windows31
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely37
– airbags37
– safety belts
37
– with head restraint37
Size, refer to Dimensions155
Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Glass sunroof, 
electric30
Slipstream deflector, refer to 
Wind deflector35
Slot for remote control46
Smokers' package, refer to 
Ashtray89
Snap-in adapter, refer to 
Center armrest storage 
compartment87Snow chains115
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis 
OBD119
Socket, refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances89
Space-saver spare tire
– changing tires132
– inflation pressure104
Spare wheel, refer to Space-
saver spare tire132
Special oils, refer to Approved 
engine oils118
Speed154
– with winter tires115
Speed control, refer to Cruise 
control53
Speedometer12
Split rear backrest, refer to
Through-loading system95
Split rear seat backrest, refer to 
Expanding the cargo bay94
Sport button67
Stability control, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems64
Start/stop button46
– starting the engine47
– switching off the engine47
Starting assistance, refer to 
Jump-starting136
Starting, refer to Starting the 
engine47
Starting the engine
– start/stop button46
Start-off assistance, refer to
– DSC65
– Hill Assist66
Status of this Owner's Manual 
at time of printing4
Steering wheel42
– adjustment42
– buttons on steering wheel11
– lock46
– shift paddles49
Steptronic, refer to Automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic48 
     
        
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Storage area
– cargo bay94
Storage compartment, front 
passenger side88
Storage compartments88
Storage space
– storage compartments88
Storage space, refer to
– Luggage compartment in the 
MINI Convertible94
Storing the vehicle124
Storing tires115
Stowage, refer to Storage 
compartments88
Summer tires, refer to Wheels 
and tires104
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine47
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button46
Switching the cooling function 
on and off84
Symbols4
T
Tachometer55
Tail lamp, refer to Tail 
lamps128
– replacing bulb128
Tail lamps128
Tailgate26
– Comfort Access29
– opening from outside26
– opening/closing26
– unlocking with remote 
control23
Tank volume, refer to 
Capacities158
Technical data154
Technical modifications5
Telephone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest87
– refer to separate Owner's 
ManualTelephone call, refer to the 
Owner's Manual for the 
telephone
Temperature display
– ice warning55
– outside temperature55
– setting the units59
Temperature of coolant, refer 
to Coolant temperature55
Temperature setting
– air conditioner81
– automatic climate control83
Tensioning straps, refer to 
Securing cargo96
The individual vehicle4
Third brake lamp, refer to 
Center brake lamp129
Three-point safety belt40
Through-loading system95
Tightening the lug bolts
– keys132
– torque134,135
Tightening torque, refer to 
Tightening the lug bolts134
Tire change set
– space-saver spare tire132
Tire failure
– Flat Tire Monitor68
– indicator/warning lamp68
– MINI Mobility System130
– run-flat tires68
– space-saver spare tire132
– Tire Pressure Monitor69
Tire inflation pressure104
– loss68
– space-saver spare tire104
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM69
– limitations of system69
– resetting system69
– warning lamp70
Tire pressure monitoring, refer 
to Flat Tire Monitor67
Tire Quality Grading112Tires
– age113
– breaking in92
– changing, refer to Changing 
wheels132
– condition113
– damage113
– inflation pressure104
– inflation pressure loss70
– minimum tread depth113
– new tires114
– pressure monitoring, refer to 
Flat Tire Monitor67
– pressure monitoring, refer to 
Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM69
– puncture68
– run-flat tires114
– size112
– wear indicators, refer to 
Minimum tread depth113
– winter tires115
Tires with safety features, refer 
to Run-flat tires114
Tools, refer to Onboard vehicle 
tool kit125
Torque154
– lug bolts134
Tow bar138
Tow fitting137
– screw thread138
Tow fittings for tow-starting 
and towing away137
Tow rope138
Towing137
– car with automatic 
transmission138
– methods138
Tow-starting137
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor69
Track width, refer to 
Dimension155
Traction control, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC65