2013 MINI 3 door snow chains

Addendum
13.At page 176, under the heading:
“Snow Chains,” the paragraph
beginning, “Only certain fine-link
snow chains . . .” should be
disregarded and the following text
should be read in lieu thereof:
Only certain types of fine-link snow
chains have been tested by the
manufacturer of your vehicle and
are determined by the manufacturer
of your vehicle to be road safe and
are recommended by the
manufacturer of your vehicle.
Information about recommended
snow chains is available from a
service center.
14.At page 178, under the heading
“Hood,” the sentence beginning, “If
you are unfamiliar” should be
disregarded.
15.At page 182, under the heading:
“Approved oil types,” the references
to “Approved” should be read as
“Suitable.” Immediately preceding
the “Gasoline engine” chart, the
following sentence should be
inserted: “Add engine oils that meet
the following oil rating standards: . .
.”
16.At page 182, under the heading:
“Alternative oil types,” the text
preceding the chart should be
disregarded, and in lieu thereof
should be read as follows: “If an
engine oil suitable for continuous use
is not available, up to 1 US quart/liter
of an engine oil with the following oil
rating can be added: . . .”
17.At page 182, under the heading:
“Engine oil change,” the text should
be disregarded and in lieu thereof
should be read as follows:
MINI recommends that you have
the oil changed at your MINI
dealer’s service center or at another
service center that has trained
personnel that can perform the work
in accordance with MINI
specifications.
18.At page 184, under the heading:
“Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US Models and
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian Models,” the
second paragraph should be
disregarded and the following text
read in lieu thereof:
The manufacturer of your vehicle
recommends that you have
maintenance and repair performed
by your MINI dealer’s service center
or another service center or repair
shop that employs trained
personnel that can perform
maintenance and repair work on
your vehicle in accordance with
MINI specifications. The
manufacturer of your vehicle
recommends that you maintain
records of all maintenance and
repair work performed on your
vehicle.
19.At page 196, under the “Battery
replacement” section, the text
should be disregarded and in lieu
thereof the following text should be
read:

InitializationThe initialization process adopts the set infla‐
tion tire pressures as reference values for the
detection of a flat tire. Initialization is started by
confirming the inflation pressures.
Do not initialize the system when driving with
snow chains.1. Press the button.2. "Vehicle Info"3."Vehicle status"4."Flat Tire Monitor (FTM)"5.Start the engine - do not drive away.6.Start the initialization with "Flat Tire
Monitor (FTM) reset".7.Drive away.
The initialization is completed while driving,
which can be interrupted at any time.
The initialization automatically continues when
driving resumes.
Indication of a flat tire The yellow warning lamp lights up. A
Check Control message is displayed.
There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire
inflation pressure.
1.Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.2.Check whether the vehicle is fitted with
regular tires or run-flat tires.
Run-flat tires, refer to page 173, are la‐
beled with a circular symbol containing the
letters RSC marked on the tire sidewall.
Do not continue driving without run-flat
tires
Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not
equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving
may result in serious accidents. ◀
When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control is switched on if necessary.
System limits Sudden tire damage
Sudden serious tire damage caused by
external influences cannot be indicated in ad‐
vance. ◀
A natural, even pressure loss in all four tires
cannot be detected. Therefore, check the tire
inflation pressure regularly.
The system could be delayed or malfunction in
the following situations:▷When the system has not been initialized.▷When driving on a snowy or slippery road
surface.▷Sporty driving style: slip in the drive wheels,
high lateral acceleration.▷When driving with snow chains.
Actions in the event of a flat tire
Normal tires
1.Identify the damaged tire.
Do this by checking the air pressure in all
four tires.
The tire pressure gauge of the Mobility Sys‐
tem, refer to page 173, can be used for this
purpose.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is
correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have
been initialized. In this case, initialize the
system.
If an identification is not possible, please
contact the service center.2.Rectify the flat tire using the Mobility Sys‐
tem, refer to page 173.Seite 78ControlsSafety78
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DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator lamp go
out.
Indicator/warning lamps When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is displayed
in the instrument cluster.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is de‐
activated.
Automatic activation When DSC is deactivated, automatic activation
occurs in the following situations:▷Failure of Dynamic Damping Control.▷The vehicle has a flat tire.▷When activating cruise control in TRACTION
or DSC OFF mode.
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control
The concept
The DTC system is a version of the DSC in which
forward momentum is optimized.
The system ensures maximum forward mo‐
mentum on special road conditions, e.g., unp‐
lowed snowy roads, but driving stability is lim‐
ited.
It is therefore necessary to drive with appropri‐
ate caution.
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC
under the following special circumstances:
▷When driving in slush or on uncleared,
snow-covered roads.▷When rocking the vehicle or driving off in
deep snow or on loose surfaces.▷When driving with snow chains.Deactivating/activating DTC Dynamic
Traction Control
Activating the Dynamic Traction Control DTC
provides maximum traction on loose ground. TRACTION is activated. Driving stability is lim‐
ited during acceleration and when driving in
bends.
Activating DTC Press the button.
TRACTION is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC
OFF lights up.
Deactivating DTC Press the button again.
TRACTION and the DSC OFF indicator
lamp go out.
Performance Control
Performance Control enhances the agility of
your vehicle.
To enhance performance during sporty driving,
the front wheel on the inside of the curve is
braked while the resulting braking effect is
largely compensated by engine intervention.
Dynamic Damping Con‐
trol
The concept
This system reduces undesirable vehicle motion
when using a dynamic driving style or traveling
on uneven road surfaces.
The system enhances driving dynamics and
comfort as required for the road surface and
driving style.Seite 87Driving stability control systemsControls87
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Stowing the Mobility System1.Disconnect the connection hose of the seal‐
ant bottle from the wheel.2.Disconnect the connection hose from the
sealant bottle.3.Wrap the empty sealant bottle and connec‐
tion hose in suitable material to avoid dirty‐
ing the cargo area.4.Stow the Mobility System back in the vehi‐
cle.
Distributing the sealant
Immediately drive to ensure that the sealant is
evenly distributed in the tire.
Do not exceed a speed of .
Do not drop below if possible.
Correcting the tire inflation pressure
1.Stop at a suitable location.2.Screw the connection hose onto the tire
valve stem.3.Attach the connection hose directly to the
compressor.4.Insert the connector into a power socket in‐
side the vehicle.5.Correct the tire inflation pressure to 2.5 bar.▷Increase pressure: with the ignition
turned on or the engine running, switch
on the compressor.▷To reduce the pressure: press the but‐
ton on the compressor.
Continuing the trip
Do not exceed the maximum permissible speed
of 50 mph/80 km/h.
Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page 77.
Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to
page 74.
Replace the defective tire and the sealant bot‐
tle of the Mobility System as soon as possible.
Snow chains
Fine-link snow chains Only certain types of fine-link snow chains have
been tested by the manufacturer of your vehi‐
cle, classified as road-safe and approved.
Information about the approved snow chains
are available from the service center.
Use
Use only in pairs on the front wheels, equipped
with the tires of the following size:
▷175/65 R 15.Seite 176MobilityWheels and tires176
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▷175/60 R 16.▷195/55 R 16.
Follow the chain manufacturer's instructions.
Make sure that the snow chains are always suf‐
ficiently tight. Retighten as needed according
to the chain manufacturer's instructions.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
When driving with snow chains, briefly activate
Dynamic Traction Control if necessary.
Maximum speed with snow chains Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h
when using snow chains.
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Safety belt reminder for driv‐
er's seat and front passenger
seat 35
Safety belts 34
Safety belts, care 205
Safety systems, airbags 71
Satellite radio 143
Saving fuel 130
Screwdriver 186
Screw thread for tow fit‐
ting 202
Sealant 173
Seat belts, refer to Safety
belts 34
Seat heating, front 34
Seating position for chil‐
dren 40
Seats 32
Select a station 139
Selecting a station man‐
ually 140
Selection list in instrument
cluster 63
Sensors, care 206
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐
tion Based Service CBS 184
Service requirements, dis‐
play 60
Service, Roadside Assis‐
tance 198
Settings and information 65
Settings, locking/unlocking 26
Settings, mirrors 37
Shifting, automatic transmis‐
sion 52
Shifting, manual transmis‐
sion 52
Shift paddles on steering
wheel 54
Side airbags 71
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 27
Sitting safely 32
Size 210
Slide/tilt glass roof 30
Snow chains 176
Socket 114
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐
nostics 184
Soot particulate filter 125
Spare fuse 197
Specified engine oil types 182
Speed, average 64
Speed limit detection, on‐
board computer 64
Speed limiter, display 61
Speed Limit Information 61
Speed limit in the com‐
puter 64
Sport automatic transmis‐
sion 54
SPORT program, Dynamic
Driving Control 88
Sport program, transmis‐
sion 53
Stability control systems 86
Start/stop, automatic func‐
tion 46
Start/Stop button 44
Start function during malfunc‐
tion 21
Starting the engine 45
Station, storing 140
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering wheel, adjusting 39
Steptronic, automatic trans‐
mission 52
Stopping the engine 45
Storage compartments 118
Storage, tires 172
Storing the vehicle 206
Summer tires, tread 170
Supplementary text mes‐
sages 58
Switch for Dynamic Driving 88
Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Symbols 6
T
Tachometer 59
Tailgate 24
Tailgate via remote control 23
Tail lamps 190
Technical changes, refer to
Safety 6
Technical data 210
Temperature, air condi‐
tioner 105
Temperature, automatic cli‐
mate control 107
Temperature display, external
temperature 59
Temperature display, setting
units 65
Temperature, engine oil 59
Terminal, starting aid 199
Text messages, supplemen‐
tary 58
Theft alarm system, refer to
Alarm system 27
Theft protection, lug
bolts 196
Thigh support 33
Tilt alarm sensor 28
Time, radio, setting time on
the radio 65
Tire damage 171
Tire identification marks 169
Tire inflation pressure 166
Tire inflation pressure moni‐
tor, refer to FTM 77
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 74
Tires, changing 171
Tire sealant 173
Tires, everything on wheels
and tires 166
Tires, run-flat tires 173
Tire tread 170
Tone settings 138
Tools 186
Total vehicle weight 210
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