2011 MINI Clubman winter tires

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M+S
Winter and all-season tires.
These have better winter properties than sum-
mer tires.
XL
Designation for specially reinforced tires.
Tire condition
Inspect your tires regula rly for tread wear, signs
of damage and for foreig n objects lodged in the
tread. Check the tread depth.
Tread depth
The tread depth should not drop below 1/8 in/
3 mm, although, for exam ple, European legis-
lation only specifies a minimum tread depth of
1/16 in/1.6 mm. At tread depths below 1/8 in/
3 mm there is an increased risk of high-speed
hydroplaning, even when only small amounts of
water are present on the road surface.
Winter tires
When winter tires wear down past a tread depth
of 1/6 in/4 mm, they become perceptibly less
suitable for winter conditions. In the interest of
safety, new tires should be installed.
Minimum tread depth
Wear indicators in the base of the tread groove
are distributed around the tire's circumference;
the letters TWI, for Tread Wear Indicator, on the
tire's sidewalls identify tires that incorporate
these wear indicators. When tire tread is worn down to the level of the wear indicators, the
remaining tread depth is 1/16 in/1.6 mm.
Tire damage
Due to low-profile tires, please note that wheels,
tires and suspensions parts are more susceptible
to road hazards and consequential damages.
Unusual vibrations encountered during normal
vehicle operation can indicate tire failure or
some other vehicle defect
. This can, for exam-
ple, be caused by driving over curbs. The same
applies to any other ab normal road behavior,
such as pulling severely to the right or left.
In these cases, reduce speed immediately
and have wheels an d tires thoroughly
checked. To do so, drive carefully to the nearest
MINI dealer or tire shop that works according to
MINI repair procedures with correspondingly
trained personnel. If necessary, have the vehicle
towed there.
Otherwise, tire damage can be extremely dan-
gerous for vehicle occupants and other road
users. <
Tire age
The manufacturing date of tires is contained in
the tire coding:
DOT ... 0211 means that the tire was manufac-
tured in week 2 of 2011.
For various reasons, such as the development of
brittleness, the manufacturer of your MINI rec-
ommends tire replacemen t after no more than
6 years, regardless of th e actual wear of the
tires.

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Run-flat tires*
The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle
with the letters RSC on the sidewall.
Run-flat tires comprise a conditionally self-sup-
porting tire and a special rim. The reinforcement
in the sidewalls ensures that the tire can con-
tinue to be used subject to certain restrictions,
even if depressurized.
For information on continui ng to drive with a flat
tire, refer to Indication of a flat tire, page 73.
New wheels and tires
Have new wheels and tires mounted only
by your MINI dealer or a specialized tire
shop that has specially trained personnel work-
ing in accordance with the specifications of the
MINI manufacturer. If this work is not carried out
properly, there is a danger of subsequent dam-
age and related safety haza rds. Make sure that
the new wheels are balanced. <
Retreaded tires
The manufacturer of your MINI recom-
mends that you avoid using retreaded
tires, as this could impair driving safety. The
causes for this include potentially different tire
casing structures and often wide variations in
tire age, which can resu lt in a limited service
life.<
Correct wheels and tires
The manufacturer of your MINI recom-
mends mounting only wheels and tires that it has specifically approved for use on your
particular model. Although other wheels and
tires may theoretically have the same dimen-
sions, variations in factors such as manufactur-
ing tolerances can result
in contact between tire
and bodywork, ultimately leading to serious
accidents. The manufacturer of your MINI can-
not evaluate non-approved wheels and tires to
determine if they are suited for use, and there-
fore cannot ensure the operating safety of the
vehicle if they are mounted. <
Your MINI dealer will be glad to inform you
about the correct wheel an d tire combination for
your vehicle.
The correct combin ation of wheels and tires is
also necessary to ensure reliable operation of
various vehicle systems such as ABS and DSC.
To maintain good handling and vehicle
response, use only tires of a single brand and
tread configuration. Afte r a tire has been dam-
aged, mount the previous wheel and tire combi-
nation again as soon as possible.
Wheels with Tire Pr essure Monitor TPM
electronics
When mounting new tires or changing over from
summer to winter tires, or vice versa, only use
wheels with TPM electronics; otherwise, the Tire
Pressure Monitor may not be able to detect a
puncture, refer to page 75. Your MINI dealer will
be glad to advise you.
Recommended tire brands
For each tire size, the manufacturer of your MINI
recommends certain tire brands. They are

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marked with a clearly visible MINI designation
on the sidewall of the tire.
When properly used, these tires meet the high-
est standards in terms of safety and handling
characteristics.
Run-flat tires*
When mounting new tires or changing over from
summer to winter tires and vice versa, mount
run-flat tires for your own safety. Keep in mind
that no space-saver spare tire is available in the
event of a flat. Your MINI dealer will be glad to
advise you.
Special characteristics of winter tires
The manufacturer of MINI recommends the use
of winter tires on roads during the winter, or if
temperatures drop below 45 7/ +7 6.
Although all-season M+S tires provide better
winter traction than summer tires, they gener-
ally fail to provide the same levels of cold-
weather performance as winter tires.
Pay attention to speed
Always comply with the speed limit for the
winter tires mounted on your car; failure
to do so could result in tire damage and acci-
dents. <
If the car is capable of speeds higher than that
permitted for the winter ti res, a label stating the
maximum permitted speed for the mounted
tires must be displayed in your field of view. This
label is available at your tire dealer or MINI
dealer.
Storage
Always store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place
with as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires agains t all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres-
sure indicated on the sidewall of the tire.
Swapping wheels among the axles
Depending on the individual use, front and rear
tires may exhibit diff erent wear and tear.
In order to maintain an even wear and tear, the
wheels may be rotated between the axles. Your
MINI dealer will be glad to advise you.
Always check the inflation pressure after the tire
rotation, if necessary change the pressure.
Snow chains*
Only certain types of fi ne-link snow chains have
been tested by the manufacturer of your MINI,
classified as road-saf e and recommended. Con-
tact your MINI deal er for more details.
Only attach snow chains in pairs to the front
wheels with the following tires.
> 175/65 R 15 M+S
> 175/60 R 16 M+S
John Cooper Works:
> 185/50 R 17 86 H M+S XL RSC
Observe the manufacturer's instructions when
mounting snow chains. Do not exceed a speed
of 30 mph or 50 km/h. Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor if
snow chains are mounted; otherwise, the
instrument might issue an incorrect reading.
When driving with snow chains, it can be useful
to briefly deactivate the DSC or activate the DTC,
refer to page 70.<

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1.Fold up the floor mat.
2. Unscrew the nut, arrow, and remove 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 br aking, 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 page 213.<
Additional safety measures when chang-
ing tires:
Only change the tire wh en parked on a surface
that is level, firm and 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 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 sl ope, take additional
precautions to secure the vehicle from roll-
ing.
2. Uncover the lug bolts if necessary.
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.

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REFERENCEEverything from A to Z
Everything from A to Z
INDEX
A
ABS Antilock Brake System69
Accessories, refer to Your individual vehicle 4
Acknowledgment signals for
locking/unlocking vehicle 28
Activated-charcoa l filter for
automatic climate control 89
Adaptive Light Control 82
Additives
– coolant 200
– engine oil 200
Address, entering 115
Address for navigation
– entering 109,115
Adjusting temperature inside the car, refer to Air
conditioner 86
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Automatic
climate control 87
Adjusting the tone during
audio operation, refer to
Tone control 131
Air conditioner 85
Air conditioning mode
– air conditioner 86
– automatic cl imate control87
– ventilation 89
Air distribution
– automatic 88
– individual 87
– manual 87
Air flow rate 86,88
– air conditioning system 86
– automatic cl imate control88
– heating, ventilation 86
Air outlets, refer to Air vents 85Air pressure, checking, refer to
Tire inflation pressure 190
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode 86,88
Air supply
– air conditioner 86
– automatic climate control 87
– ventilation 89
Air vents 85
Airbags 78
– sitting safely 37
– warning lamp 80
Airing, refer to Ventilation89
AKI, refer to Fuel grade 189
Alarm system 31
All-season tires, refer to Winter tires 197
AM, waveband 132
Am

bient air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode 86,88
Ambient lighting 84
Antenna, care 204
Antifreeze
– coolant 200
– washer fluid 53
Antilock Brake System ABS 69
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system 31
Anti-theft system 27
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights 228
Approved engine oils 200
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights 228
Armrest, refer to Center armrest 93
Arrival time
– computer 58
– route guidance 118Ashtray
94
Assistant systems, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 69
Audio 130
– controls 130
– switching on/off 130
– tone control 131
– volume 130
Audio device, external 93
AUTO program for automatic climate control 88
Automatic
– air distribution 88
– air flow rate 88
– cruise control 54
– headlamp control 81
Automatic climate control 85
– automatic air distribution 88
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 48
– interlock 49
– overriding selector lever
lock 50
– shiftlock 49
– sport program 50
Auxiliary phone 166
AUX-IN connection 142
AUX-IN, refer to External audio
device 93
Average fuel consumption 57
– setting the units 60
Average speed 57
Avoiding highways for navigation 118
Axle loads, refer to Weights 228

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Internet page4
J
Jacking points 216
Jets, refer to Window washer nozzles 53
Joystick, refer to On-board computer 16
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting 219
Jump-starting 219
K
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile 26
Key, refer to Keys/remote controls 26
Keyless opening and closing, refer to Comfort Access 33
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort
Access 33
Keypad dialing 159,171
Kickdown 49
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 49
Knock control 189
L
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs 209
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/ Low beams 81
Lashing eyes, refer to Securing
cargo 103
Last destinations 112
LATCH child restraint fixing
system 44
Leather care 206
LEDs light-emitting diodes 209
Length, refer to Dimensions 227
License plate lamp
– bulb replacement 213Liftgate
– Comfort Access
34
Liftgate, refer to Split Rear Barn Doors 28
Light alloy wheels, care 206
Light switch 81
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs 209
Lighter 94
– socket 94
Lighting
– lamps and bulbs 209
– of the instruments 83
– of vehicle, refer to Lamps 81
Limit, refer to Speed limit 65
Load 102
Load securing equipment, refer to Securing cargo 103
Lock buttons of doors, refer to
Locking 30
Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal 28
– from inside 30
– from outside 28
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access 33
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals 28
– from inside 30
– from outside 27
Longlife oils
– approved motor oils 200
Low beams 81
– automatic 81
– replacing bulb 210
Lower back support, refer to Lumbar support 38
Luggage compartment doors,
refer to Split Rear Barn
Doors 31
Luggage compartment
partition net, refer to Cargo
net 101
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack 103
Lumbar support 38
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires 197
Main menu 17
Maintenance, refer to Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Maintenance system 202
Malfunction warnings, refer to Check Control 64
Manual air distribution 87
Manual mode
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 50
Manual operation
– door lock 29
– fuel filler flap 188
– transmission lock, automatic transmission 50
Manual transmission 48
Manual washing 205
Map
– changing scale 121
Map for navigation
– entering destination 114
Master key, refer to Integrated key/remote control 26
Maximum cooling 88
Maximum speed
– with winter tires 197
Medical assistance, refer to First aid pouch 219
MENU button 16
Menus, refer to On-board computer 16
Messages 180
Microfilter
– for air conditioner 87
– for automatic climate
control 89
– MINI Maintenance System 202

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Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements 60
Roof load capacity 228
Roof-mounted luggage
rack 103
Rope, refer to Tow-starting, towing away 221
Route 118,119
– bypassing sections 119
– changing 118,119
– changing criteria 118
– displaying arrow view 119
– displaying map view 120
– displaying streets or towns/ cities 119
– selecting 118
Route guidance 118
– bypassing a route section 119
– changing specified route 118
– continuing 118
– distance and arrival 118
– starting 118
– voice instructions 122
– volume of voice
instructions 122
Route section, changing 119
Route selection 118
RSC Run-flat System Component, refer to Run-flat
tires 196
Rubber parts, care 205
Run-flat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires 196
Run-flat tires 196
– flat tire 73
– tire inflation pressure 190
– tire replacement 196
– winter tires 197
S
Safety belt
– number37
Safety Belt Reminder 40 Safety belts
40
– damage 41
– indicator lamp 40
– reminder 40
– sitting safely 37
Safety belts, care 207
Safety systems
– airbags 78
– Antilock Brake System ABS 69
– Dynamic Stability Control DSC 69
– safety belts 40
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat tires 196
Satellite radio 134
– channel, activating or deactivating 135
– channel, selecting 135
– channel, storing 136
– favorites 137
– time shift 136
– Traffic Jump 138
Screen, refer to On-board computer controls 16
Screw thread for tow fitting 221
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio 134
Seat adjustment
– mechanical 38
Seats 38
– adjusting the seats 38
– heating 40
– sitting safely 37
Securing the vehicle
– from inside 30
– from outside 27
Selecting new scale for
navigation 121
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 49 Selector lever lock
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic, refer to
Shiftlock 49
– overriding manually 50
Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 49
Service car, refer to Roadside Assistance 219
Service data in the remote control 202
Service Interval Display, refer
to Condition Based Service
CBS 202
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance 219
Service requirement display, refer to Condition Based
Servi

ce CBS 202
Service requirements 60
Setting time and date 62
Setting time zone, time, and date 62
Settings
– clock, 12 h/24 h mode 63
– date format 63
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 50
– manual transmission 48
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission, refer
to Changing selector lever
positions 49
Short commands for the voice
activation system 230
Short route in navigation, refer to Selecting route 118
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD player 141
Side airbags 78
Side door, rear, refer to Club
Door 30
Side turn signal
– replacing bulb 212

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Side windows, refer to Windows 35
Signal horn, refer to Horn 10
Sitting safely 37
– airbags 37
– safety belts 37
– with head restraint 37
Size, refer to Dimensions 227
Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Glass roof, electric 35
Slot for remote control 46
Smokers' package, refer to Ashtray 94
Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing 175
– use 164
Snap-in adapter, refer to Center armrest storage
compartment 93
Snow chains 197
Socket for On-Board Diagnosis OBD 203
Socket, refer to Connecting electrical appliances 94
Software update 149
Space-saver spare tire
– changing tires 215
– inflation pressure 190
Spare wheel, refer to Space- saver spare tire 215
Speaking, refer to Voice instructions from navigation
system 122
Special destinations 112
Special oils, refer to Approved engine oils 200
Speed 226
– with winter tires 197
Speed limit 65
– setting 65
Speed limit warning, refer to Speed limit 65
Speed volume 131
Speedo, refer to Speedometer 12
Speedometer 12 Split Rear Barn Doors
31
– opening from outside 31
– unlocking with remote control 28
Split rear seat backrest, refer to Expanding the cargo
area 100
Sport button 71
Stability contro l, refer to
Driving stability control
systems 69
Start/Stop button 46
– starting the engine 47
– switching off the engine 47
Starting assistance, refer to Jump-starting 219
Starting, refer to Starting the engine 47
Sta
rting the engine
– Start/Stop button 46
Start-off assistance, refer to
– DSC 69
– Hill Assist 71
State/province, for navigation 109
Station, selecting
– radio 132
Status information on the
Control Display 19
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing 5
Steering wheel 42
– adjustment 42
– buttons on steering wheel 11
– lock 46
– shift paddles 50
Steptronic, refer to Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 48
Storage area
– cargo area 100
Storage compartment, front
passenger side 93
Storage compartments 93
Storage space
– storage compartments 93Storing a destination in the
address book 111
Storing the vehicle 207
Storing tires 197
Stowage, refer to Storage compartments 93
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires 190
SW, waveband 132
Switches, refer to Cockpit 10
Switching off
– engine 47
Switching off the engine
– Start/Stop button 46
Switching on
– audio 130
– CD player 130
– radio 130
Switching the cooling function
on and off 89
Symbols 4
– status information 19
T
Tachometer56
Tail lamp, refer to Tail lamps 212
– replacing bulb 212
Tail lamps 212
Tank volume, refer to Capacities 229
Target cursor for
navigation 114
Tasks 181
Technical data 226
Technical modifications 5
Telephone
– hands-free system 161,173
– installation lo cation, refer to
Center armrest 93
– refer to sepa rate Owner's
Manual
– voice commands 173