2015 MINI COOPER tire type

Wheels and tiresVehicle features and op‐
tions
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. The respectively applicable country provi‐
sions must be observed when using the respec‐
tive features and systems.
Tire inflation pressure Safety informationThe tire characteristics and tire inflation pres‐
sure influence the following:▷The service life of the tires.▷Road safety.▷Driving comfort.
Checking the tire inflation pressure
WARNING
A tire with low or missing tire inflation
pressure impacts handling, such as steering
and braking response. There is risk of an acci‐
dent. Regularly check the tire inflation pressure,
and correct it as needed, for example twice a
month and before a long trip. ◀
Tires have a natural, consistent loss of tire infla‐
tion pressure.
Tires heat up while driving, and the tire inflation
pressure increases along with the tire's temper‐
ature. The tire inflation pressure specifications
relate to cold tires or tires with the ambient
temperature.
Only check the tire inflation pressure when the
tires are cold. This means after driving no more
than 1.25 miles/2 km or when the vehicle has
been parked for at least 2 hours.
The displays of inflation devices may under-
read by up to 0.1 bar.
For Flat Tire Monitor: after correcting the tire
inflation pressure, reinitialize the Flat Tire Moni‐
tor.
For Tire Pressure Monitor: after correcting the
tire inflation pressure, reset the Tire Pressure
Monitor.▷Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor.▷Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor.
Checking the inflation pressure of the
emergency wheel
Located behind the bumper on the underside
of the vehicle is an opening for checking the
tire inflation pressure.
Pressure specifications
The tire inflation pressure table, refer to
page 181, contains all tire inflation pressure
specifications for the specified tire sizes at the
ambient temperature. The tire inflation pres‐
sure values apply to tire sizes approved by the
manufacturer of the vehicle for the vehicle
type.
To identify the correct tire inflation pressure,
please note the following:
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They are marked on the side of the tire with
TWI, Tread Wear Indicator.
Tire damage General information
Inspect your tires regularly for damage, foreign
objects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.
Information Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces,
as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles can
cause serious damage to wheels, tires and sus‐
pension parts. This is more likely to occur with
low-profile tires, which provide less cushioning
between the wheel and the road. Be careful to
avoid road hazards and reduce your speed, es‐
pecially if your vehicle is equipped with low-
profile tires.
Indications of tire damage or other vehicle mal‐
functions:▷Unusual vibrations while driving.▷Unusual handling such as a strong ten‐
dency to pull to the left or right.
Damage can, e. g., be caused by driving over
curbs, road damage, or similar things.
WARNING
Damaged tires can lose tire inflation pres‐
sure, which can lead to loss of vehicle control.
There is risk of an accident. If tire damage is
suspected while driving, immediately reduce
speed and stop. Have wheels and tires
checked. For this purpose, drive carefully to the
nearest dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop. Have
vehicle towed or transported as needed. ◀
WARNING
Damaged tires can lose tire inflation pres‐
sure, which can lead to loss of vehicle control.
There is risk of an accident. Do not repair dam‐
aged tires, but have them replaced. ◀
Changing wheels and
tires
Mounting Have mounting and wheel balancing carried
out by a dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Wheel and tire combination
You can ask the dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop
about the right wheel/tire combination and
wheel rim versions for the vehicle.
Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair
the function of a variety of systems such as ABS
or DSC.
To maintain good handling and vehicle re‐
sponse, use only tires with a single tread con‐
figuration from a single manufacturer.
Following tire damage, have the original wheel
and tire combination remounted on the vehicle
as soon as possible.
WARNING
Wheels and tires which are not suitable
for your vehicle can damage parts of the vehi‐
cle, e.g. due to contact with the body due to
tolerances despite the same official size rating.
There is risk of an accident. The manufacturer
of your vehicle strongly suggests that you use
wheels and tires that have been recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer for your vehicle
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To correct the tire inflation pressure1.Stop at a suitable location.2.Screw the connection hose of the compres‐
sor directly onto the tire valve stem.3.Insert the connector into a power socket in‐
side the vehicle.4.Correct the tire inflation pressure to at least
2.0 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 107.
Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to
page 103.
Replace the nonworking tire and the sealant
container of the Mobility System as soon as
possible.
Snow chains
Fine-link snow chains
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends use of fine-link snow chains. Certain types of
fine-link snow chains have been tested by the
manufacturer of the vehicle and recommended
as road-safe and suitable.
Information regarding suitable snow chains is
available from a dealer’s service center or an‐ other qualified service center or repair shop.
Use Use only in pairs on the front wheels, equipped
with the tires of the following size:▷175/65 R 15.▷175/60 R 16.
John Cooper Works:
▷185/50 R 17.
Follow the snow chain manufacturer's instruc‐
tions.
Make sure that the snow chains are always suf‐
ficiently tight. Re-tighten as needed according
to the snow 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 needed.
Maximum speed with snow chains
Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h
when using snow chains.
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The nonworking wheel cannot be stored in
the emergency wheel bracket because of
its size.3.Check tire inflation pressure at the next op‐
portunity and correct as needed.4.Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page 107.
Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer
to page 104.5.Check to make sure the lug bolts are tight
with a calibrated torque wrench.
Driving with emergency wheel
WARNING
The emergency wheel has particular di‐
mensions. When driving with an emergency wheel, changed driving properties may occur at
higher speeds, for example reduced lane stabil‐
ity when braking, longer braking distance and
changed self-steering properties in the limit
area. There is risk of an accident. Drive moder‐
ately and do not exceed a speed of
50 mph/80 km/h. ◀
After the trip with emergency wheel Have the following work performed only by a
dealer's service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
1.Replace the damaged tires as soon as pos‐
sible.2.Replace the emergency wheel with a new
wheel.3.Have the tray with the emergency wheel
installed.
Vehicle battery
Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
service life of the battery.
More information about the battery can be re‐
quested from a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Battery replacement CAUTION
Vehicle batteries that are not compatible
can damage vehicle systems and impair vehicle
functions. There is a risk of personal and prop‐
erty damage. Only vehicle batteries that are
compatible with your vehicle type should be in‐
stalled in your vehicle. Information on compati‐
ble vehicle batteries is available at your dealer’s
service center. ◀
After a battery replacement, the manufacturer
of your vehicle recommends that the vehicle
battery be registered on the vehicle by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop to ensure that all
comfort features are fully available and that
any Check Control messages of these comfort
features are no longer displayed.
Charging the battery
General information
Make sure that the battery is always sufficiently
charged to guarantee that the battery remains
usable for its full service life.
The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐
lowing cases:▷When making frequent short-distance
drives.▷If the vehicle is not used for more than a
month.▷Steptronic transmission: when parked for
long periods of time in selector lever posi‐
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Everything from A to ZIndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 116
Acceleration Assistant, see Launch Control 74
Accessories and parts 8
ACC, see camera-based cruise control 120
Activated-charcoal filter 143
Active Cruise Control, see camera-based cruise con‐
trol 120
Additives, oil 198
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 49
Adjustments, steering wheel 57
After washing vehicle 222
Airbags 100
Airbags, indicator/warning light 101
Air circulation, see Recircu‐ lated-air mode 139, 142
Air conditioner 138
Air, dehumidifying, see Cool‐ ing function 139, 141
Air distribution, manual 139, 142
Air flow, air conditioner 139
Air flow, automatic climate control 142
Air pressure, tires 180
Air vents, see Ventilation 143
Alarm system 43
Alarm triggering 43
Alarm, unintentional 45
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17 All around the steering
wheel 14
All-season tires, see Winter tires 189
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 146
Alternative oil types 198
Antifreeze, washer fluid 70
Antilock Brake System, ABS 116
Anti-slip control, see DSC 116
App, MINI Motorer’s Guide 6
Approved axle load 229
Arrival time 86
Ash tray 149
Assistance when driving off 119
Assist system, see Intelligent Safety 109
AUTO intensity 142
Automatic car wash 221
Automatic climate con‐ trol 140
Automatic Curb Monitor 55
Automatic deactivation, Front- seat passenger airbags 102
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 96
Automatic locking 43
Automatic recirculated-air control 142
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 72
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 141
AUTO program, intensity 142
Auto Start/Stop function 64
Average fuel consumption 86
Average speed 86
Axle loads, weights 229 B
Backrest curvature, see Lum‐ bar support 50
Band-aids, see First-aid kit 216
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 214
Battery, vehicle 214
Being towed, see Tow-starting and towing 218
Belts, safety belts 51
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 154
Bonus range, GREEN Mode 169
Bottle holder, see Cu‐ pholder 154
Brake assistant 116
Brake discs, break-in 160
Brake pads, break-in 160
Braking, hints 161
Breakdown assistance 216
Break-in 160
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 89
Bug light 206
Bulb replacement 205
Bulb replacement, front 206
Bulb replacement, rear 208
Bulb replacement, side 211
Bulbs and lights 205
Button, Start/Stop 62
Bypassing, see Jump-start‐ ing 216
C
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Direction indicator, see Turnsignals 67
Display, electronic, instrument cluster 77
Display, engine tempera‐ ture 86
Display lighting, see Instru‐ ment lighting 98
Displays 76
Displays, cleaning 224
Disposal, coolant 201
Disposal, vehicle battery 215
Distance control, see PDC 128
Distance to destination 86
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Drive mode, GREEN Mode 167
Drive-off assistant 119
Drive-off assistant, see DSC 116
Driving Dynamics Control 118
Driving Excitement, SPORT 87
Driving instruction, GREEN Mode 169
Driving instructions, break- in 160
Driving mode 118
Driving notes, general 161
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 116
Driving style analysis 171
Driving tips 161
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 116
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 117
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 118
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 116
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 117 E
Electronic displays, instrument cluster 77
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 196
Electronic Stability Program ESP, see DSC 116
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 176
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency wheel, compact wheel, see Emergency
wheel 212
Energy Control 82
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 64
Engine, automatic switch- off 64
Engine compartment 194
Engine compartment, working in 194
Engine coolant 200
Engine idling when driving, coasting 170
Engine oil 196
Engine oil, adding 197
Engine oil additives 198
Engine oil change 198
Engine oil filler neck 197
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 198
Engine oil types, suitable 198
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 216
Engine start, see Starting the engine 63
Engine stop 63
Engine temperature, dis‐ play 86
Entering a car wash 221 Equipment, interior 145
Error displays, see Check Con‐ trol 77
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, see DSC 116
Exchanging wheels/tires 188
Exhaust system 161
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 56
Exterior mirrors 55
External start 216
External temperature dis‐ play 81
External temperature warn‐ ing 81
Eyes for securing cargo 164
F
Failure message, see Check Control 77
False alarm, see Unintentional alarm 45
Fan, see Air flow 139, 142
Favorites buttons, onboard monitor 24
Filler neck for engine oil 197
Fine wood, care 223
First-aid kit 216
Flat tire, changing wheels 212
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 107
Flat tire, repairing 190
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 103
Flat tire, warning lamp 104, 107
Flooding 161
Floor carpet, care 224
Floor mats, care 224
Fogged up windows 140
Folding back rear seat back‐ rests 151
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 70
Foot brake 161
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Minimum tread, tires 187
Mirrors 55
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 161
Mobility System 190
Mode, GREEN Mode 167
Modifications, technical, refer to Own Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 205
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 59
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
Multimedia, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
N Navigation, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Neck restraints, front, see Head restraints 53
Neck restraints, rear, see Head restraints 54
New wheels and tires 188
O OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 203
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 132
Octane rating, see Recom‐ mended fuel grade 178
Odometer 81
Office, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Oil 196
Oil, adding 197
Oil additives 198
Oil change 198
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 82
Oil filler neck 197 Oil types, alternative 198
Oil types, suitable 198
Old batteries, disposal 215
On-board computer 85
On-board computer, refer to On-board computer 85
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 203
Onboard monitor 18
Onboard monitor operating concept 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 204
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening/closing with remote control 37
Operating menus, onboard monitor 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 7
Outside air, see Automatic re‐ circulated-air control 142
Own safety 7
P
Paint, vehicle 222
Panoramic glass sunroof 47
Parallel parking assistant 133
Park Distance Control PDC 128
Parked-car ventilation 143
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 162
Parking aid, see PDC 128
Parking assistant 133
Parking brake 66
Parking lights 95
Parts and accessories 8
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 55
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 132
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 128
Performance Control 117 Personal Profile 36
Person warning with City light braking function 113
Phone, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 48
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 46
Plastic, care 223
PostCrash 115
Power failure 215
Power windows 45
Prescribed engine oil types 198
Pressure, tire air pressure 180
Pressure warning, tires 107
Profile, see Personal Pro‐ file 36
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 48
Protective function, win‐ dows 46
Push-and-turn switch, see Controller 19
R
Radiator fluid 200
Radio-operated key, see Re‐ mote control 34
Radio ready state 62
Radio, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Rain sensor 69
Rear fog lights 98
Rear lights 208
Rear luggage rack 165
Rearview camera 131
Rearview mirror 55
Rear window de‐ froster 140, 143
Recirculated-air filter 143
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Suitable engine oil types 198
Summer tires, tread 187
Sun visor 149
Supplementary text mes‐ sages 80
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing 118
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 143
Switch, see Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 23
T Tachometer 81
Tailgate 40
Tailgate via remote control 38
Tail lamps 208
Technical changes, refer to Own Safety 7
Technical data 228
Temperature, air condi‐ tioner 139
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 141
Temperature display for exter‐ nal temperature 81
Temperature, engine 86
Tempomat, see camera-based cruise control 120
Terminal, starting aid 217
Text messages, supplemen‐ tary 80
Theft alarm system, see Alarm system 43
Thigh support 50
Tilt alarm sensor 44
Time of arrival 86
Tire damage 188
Tire identification marks 186
Tire inflation pressure 180
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 107
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 103 Tires, changing 188
Tire sealant 190
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 180
Tires, run-flat tires 190
Tire tread 187
Tone, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Tools 204
Total vehicle weight 229
Touchpad 21
Towing 218
Tow-starting 218
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 103
Traction control 117
TRACTION drive mode, driving dynamics 117
Transmission lock, releasing manually 74
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission 71
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 72
Transporting children safely 58
Tread, tires 187
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 67
Trip odometer 81
Trip onboard computer 87
Trip recorder, see Trip odome‐ ter 81
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 132
Turn signal, front 206
Turn signal, side 211
Turn signals, operation 67
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 208
U
Unintentional alarm 45
Units of measurement 89
Universal remote control 145 Unlock button, Steptronic
transmission 72
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 43
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 223
USB interface 150
V
Vanity mirror 149
Vehicle battery 214
Vehicle battery, replacing 214
Vehicle, break-in 160
Vehicle care 222
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 7
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 10
Vehicle jack 212
Vehicle paint 222
Vehicle storage 224
Vehicle wash 221
Ventilation 143
Ventilation, see Parked-car ventilation 143
VIN, see vehicle identification number 10
Voice activation system 26
W
Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 77
Warning displays, see Check Control 77
Warning messages, see Check Control 77
Warning triangle 216
Warranty 7
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