2012 MINI Countryman four wheel drive

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Flat Tire Monitor FTM
The concept
The system does not measure the actual infla-
tion pressure in the tires.
The system detects a pressure loss in a tire by
comparing the rotational speeds of the individ-
ual wheels while moving.
In the event of a pressure loss, the diameter and
therefore the rotational speed of the corre-
sponding wheel change. This is detected and
reported as a flat tire.
Functional requirement
The system must have be en initialized while the
tire inflation pressure was correct; otherwise,
reliable signaling of a fl at tire is not ensured.
Initialize the system afte r every correction of the
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
wheel change.
System limitations
Sudden serious tire damage caused by
external influences cannot be indicated in
advance. <
A natural, even pressure loss in all four tires
cannot be detected. Therefore, check the tire
inflation pressure regularly.
In the following situations, the system could be
delayed or malfunction:
> System has not been initialized
> Driving on snowy or sl ippery road surface
> Performance-oriented style of driving: slip in
the drive wheels, high lateral acceleration
> Snow chains are attached
Initializing the system
The initialization process adopts the set inflation
tire pressures as refere nce values for the detec-
tion of a flat tire. Initia lization is started by con-
firming the inflation pressures. Do not initialize the syst
em when driving with
snow chains.
Using the button in the turn signal lever
1. Start the engine, but do not start driving.
2. Press the button in the turn signal indicator
as often as necessary until "SET/INFO" is dis-
played.
3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
4. Press the button repeatedly until the corre-
sponding symbol and "RESET" are displayed.
5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6. Start driving.
Initialization is completed while the car is on
the move, without any feedback.
The initialization is completed during driv-
ing, which can be interrupted at any time.
When driving resumes, the initialization is con-
tinued automatically. <
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Indication of a flat tire
The warning lamps come on in yellow
and red. An acoustic signal also sounds.
There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire
inflation pressure.
1. Reduce speed and stop the vehicle with cau-
tion. Avoid sudden braking and steering
maneuvers.
2. Check whether the vehicle is equipped with
normal tires or with run-flat tires.
Run-flat tires, refer to page 143, are identi-
fied by a circular symbol containing the
letters RSC on the tire sidewall.
If the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat
tires, do not continue driving; continuing
to drive can result in serious accidents. <
When a flat tire is repo rted, the Dynamic Stability
Control DSC is activated.
Actions in the event of a flat tire
Normal tires
1. Identify the damaged tire.
To do so, check the inflation pressure in all
four tires.
The inflation pressure di splay of the Mobility
Kit, page 160, can be used for this purpose.
If the inflation pressure in all four tires is cor-
rect, the Flat Tire Monitor might not have
been initialized. The system must then be
initialized.
If it is not possible to identify the damaged
tire, contact your MINI dealer
2. Use the Mobility Kit to remedy the flat tire on
the damaged wheel, refer to page 159.
Run-flat tires
You can continue driving with a damaged tire at
speeds up to 50 mph or 80 km/h.
Continued driving with a flat tire
When driving with a damaged tire:
1.Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu-
vers.
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph or
80 km/h.
3. At the next opportunity, check the air
pressure in all four tires.
If the inflation pressure in all four tires is
correct, the Flat Tire Monitor might not have
been initialized. The system must then be
initialized.
Possible driving distance with complete loss of
tire inflation pressure:
The distance it is possible to drive depends on
the load and the stress on the vehicle while
driving.
With an average load, it may be possible to drive
for approx. 50 miles/80 km.
When driving with damage d tires, the handling
characteristics change, e.g. the vehicle will skid
sooner when braking, braking distances will be
longer, or self-steering response will change.
Adapt your driving style accordingly. Avoid turn-
ing abruptly and driving over obstacles such as
curbs, potholes, etc.
Since the possible driving distance depends to a
considerable degree on the strain exerted on
the vehicle while driving, it can be shorter or,
with a gentle dr iving style, can also be longer,
depending on the speed, road condition, exter-
nal temperature, vehicle load, etc.
Drive cautiously and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a
change in the handling characteristics, e.g.
reduced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance and altered self-steering
properties. <
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can
indicate final failure of the tire. Reduce
your speed and bring the vehicle to a stop;
otherwise, pieces of tire may come off, which
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get values to be monitored. The system
reset is completed during your drive, and
can be interrupted at any time. When driving
resumes, the reset is continued automati-
cally. The indicator lamp goes out after the
system reset is completed.
Message with low tire inflation pressure
The warning lamps come on in yellow
and red. An acoustic signal also sounds.
> There is a flat tire or substantial loss in
tire pressure in the displayed tire.
> The system was not reset after a wheel
change and thus issues a warning based on
the inflation pressures initialized last.
1. Reduce speed and stop the vehicle with cau-
tion. Avoid sudden braking and steering
maneuvers.
2. Check whether the vehicle is equipped with
normal tires or with run-flat tires.
Run-flat tires, refer to page 143, are identi-
fied by a circular symbol containing the let-
ters RSC on the tire sidewall.
When a low inflation pressure is reported, the
Dynamic Stability Control DSC is activated.
Actions in the event of a flat tire
Normal tires
1. Identify the damaged tire.
To do so, check the inflation pressure in all
four tires. The inflation pressure display of
the Mobility Kit, page 160, can be used for
this purpose.
If the inflation pressure is correct in all four
tires, then the Tire Pressure Monitor may not
have been reset. The system must then be
reset.
If it is not possible to identify the damaged
tire, contact your MINI dealer.
2. Use the Mobility Kit to remedy the flat tire on
the damaged wheel, refer to page 160. The use of tire sealant, e.g. Mobility Kit, can
damage the TPM wheel electronics. In this
case, have the electronics checked and
replaced if necessary at your earliest oppor-
tunity.
Run-flat tires
You can continue driving with a damaged tire at
speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
If the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat
tires, do not continue driving; continuing
to drive can result in serious accidents. <
Continued driving with a flat tire
When driving with a damaged tire:
1.Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu-
vers.
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph or
80 km/h.
3. At the next opportunity, check the air pres-
sure in all four tires.
If the inflation pressure is correct in all four
tires, then the Tire Pressure Monitor may not
have been reset. The system must then be
reset.
Possible driving distance with complete loss of
tire inflation pressure:
The distance it is possible to drive depends on
the load and the stress on the vehicle while
driving.
With an average load, it may be possible to drive
for approx. 50 miles/80 km.
When driving with damage d tires, the handling
characteristics change, e.g. the vehicle will skid
sooner when braking, braking distances will be
longer, or self-steering response will change.
Adapt your driving style accordingly. Avoid turn-
ing abruptly and driving over obstacles such as
curbs, potholes, etc.
Since the possible driving distance depends to a
considerable degree on the strain exerted on
the vehicle while driving, it can be shorter or,
with a gentle dr iving style, can also be longer,
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REFERENCEEverything from A to Z
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Four-wheel drive, refer to ALL4 67
Front airbags 73
Front fog lamps 79
– indicator lamp 169
– replacing bulb 157
Front seat adjustment 35
Frost on windows, refer to Defrosting windows 83,85
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 68
Fuel 135
– fuel tank volume 187
– gauge 55
– high-quality brands 135
– quality 135
– specifications 135
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel gauge 55
Fuel consumption display
– average fuel consumption 56
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge 55
Fuel filler flap 134
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction 134
Fuses 164
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control 86
Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel consumption 56
Gasoline, refer to Required fuel 135
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge 55
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 48
Gear shifting
– automatic transmission 48
– manual transmission 47Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 48
– manual transmission 47
General driving notes 96
Glass roof, electric 31
– convenience operation 24
– opening, closing 32
– remote control 24
– tilting 32
Glove compartment 90
Gong
– volume 108
Grills, refer to Air vents 81
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 186
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulb 156
Handbrake, refe r to Parking
brake 47
Hands-free system 14,128
Hazard warning flashers 14
HD Radio 111
Head airbags 73
Headlamp control,
automatic 76
Headlamp flasher 50
– indicator lamp 11,82 ,85, 169
Headlamp glass lens 156
Headlamps
– replacing bulb 156
Headlamps, care 152
Head Light, refer to Adaptive Light Control 78
Head restraints 36
– sitting safely 34
Heated
– mirrors 40
– rear window 82,84
– seats 37 Heating
81
– mirrors 40
– rear window 82,84
– seats 37
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing cargo 102
Height, refer to
Dimensions 185
Height adjustment
– seats 35
– steering wheel 40
High beams 78
– headlamp flasher 78
– indicator lamp 82,85,169
– replacing bulb 156
High water, refer to Driving
through water 97
Hill Assist 67
Hills 97
Holders for cups 93
Homepage 4
Hood 146
Horn 10
Hot exhaust system 97
Hyd ro
planing 97
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio 111
Ice warning, refer to External
temperature warning 56
Ignition 45
– switched off 46
– switched on 45
Ignition key, refer to Integrated key/remote
control 22
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio readiness 45
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 45
Ignition lock 45
Imprint 2
Incoming call 125
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