2015 MINI Hardtop 2 Door winter tires

laboratory test wheel than the minimum re‐
quired by law.
Temperature grade for this tire
The temperature grade for this tire is es‐
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla‐
tion, or excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
If necessary, have the vehicle towed. ◀
RSC – Run-flat tires
Run-flat tires, refer to page 184, are labeled
with a circular symbol containing the letters
RSC marked on the sidewall.
M+S
Winter and all-season tires with better cold
weather performance than summer tires.
Tire tread Summer tiresDo not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.12 in/3 mm.
There is an increased danger of hydroplaning if
the tread depth is less than 0.12 in/3 mm.
Winter tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.16 in/4 mm.
Below a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, tires are
less suitable for winter operation.Minimum tread depth
Wear indicators are distributed around the tire's
circumference and have the legally required
minimum height of 0.063 in/1.6 mm.
They are marked on the side of the tire with
TWI, Tread Wear Indicator.
Tire damage General information
Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign ob‐
jects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.
Hints 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 de‐
fects:
▷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.
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Retreaded tires
Possibly substantial variations in the de‐
sign and age of the tire casing structures can
limit service life and have a negative impact on
road safety. ◀
Winter tires
Winter tires are recommended for operating on
winter roads.
Although so-called all-season M+S tires provide
better winter traction than summer tires, they
do not provide the same level of performance
as winter tires.
Maximum speed of winter tires
If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher
than the permissible speed for the winter tires,
then a respective symbol is displayed in your
field of vision. You can obtain this sign from the
tire specialist or from your service center.
Maximum speed for winter tires
Do not exceed the maximum speed for
the respective winter tires; otherwise, tire dam‐
age and accidents can occur. ◀
Run-flat tires If you are already using run-flat tires, for your
own safety you should replace them only with
the same kind. No spare tire is available in the
case of a flat tire. Your service center will be
glad to advise you.
Rotating wheels between axles
Different wear patterns can occur on the front
and rear axles depending on individual driving
conditions.
The tires can be rotated between the axles to
achieve even wear. Your service center will be
glad to advise you.
After rotating, check the tire pressure and cor‐
rect if needed.Storage
Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.
Run-flat tires Label
RSC label on the tire sidewall.
The wheels are composed of tires that are self-
supporting to a limited degree.
The support of the sidewall allows the tire to re‐
main drivable to a restricted degree in the
event of a tire inflation pressure loss.
Continued driving with a damaged tire, refer to
page 86.
Continued driving with a damaged tire, refer to
page 82.
Changing run-flat tires
For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No
spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire.
Your service center will be glad to advise you.
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CareVehicle 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.
Car washes
General information Regularly remove foreign objects such as leaves
in the area below the windshield when the
hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam‐
age the vehicle.
Hints Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a
distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is main‐
tained. Holding them too close or using exces‐
sively high pressures or temperatures can
cause damage or preliminary damage that may
then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure
washer. ◀Cleaning sensors/camera lenses with
high-pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors and camera lenses on the
outside of the vehicle for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm. ◀
Automatic car washes
Hints▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Unscrew the rod antenna.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 53, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instructions
on avoiding an unintentional alarm, refer to
page 31.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged. ◀
Before driving into a car wash In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
Manual transmission:
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Interior rearview mirror, man‐ually dimmable 41
Internet site 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 65
Interval mode 53
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 207
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 56
Jump-starting 211
K
Key/remote control 22
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 27
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 23
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 56
Knee airbag 79
L Lamp replacement 200
Lamp replacement, front 201
Lamp replacement, rear 203
Lamp replacement, side 206
Language, setting 69
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 138
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 44
Launch Control 58
Leather, care 217
LED bug light 201
LED headlights 201
LED ring, central instrument cluster 70
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 200 License Texts and Certifica‐
tions 231
Light 73
Light-alloy wheels, care 218
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 200
Lighter 123
Lighting 73
Lights and bulbs 200
Light switch 73
Load 138
Loading 137
Lock, door 26
Locking/unlocking via door lock 26
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 24
Locking, automatic 29
Locking, settings 29
Lock, power window 32
Locks, doors, and windows 46
Low beams 73
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 75
Lower back support, mechani‐ cal 36
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 138
Lumbar support, mechani‐ cal 36
M Maintenance 197
Maintenance require‐ ments 197
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 65
Maintenance system, MINI 197
Make-up mirror 123
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 60
Manual air distribu‐ tion 113, 116
Manual air flow 113, 116 Manual mode, transmis‐
sion 56
Manual operation, door lock 26
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 41
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 172
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 107
Manual transmission 55
Manufacturer of the MINI 7
Marking on approved tires 183
Marking, run-flat tires 184
Master key, refer to Remote control 22
Maximum cooling 116
Maximum speed, display 66
Maximum speed, winter tires 184
Medical kit 211
Menu in instrument cluster 67
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 60
Microfilter 114, 117
MID - program, driving dy‐ namics 96
MINI maintenance sys‐ tem 197
Minimum tread, tires 182
Mirrors 40
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 135
Mobile phone 162
Mobility System 185
Mode, GREEN Mode 142
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 200
Mounting of child restraint systems 43
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Tire damage 182
Tire identification marks 180
Tire inflation pressure 176
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 84
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 81
Tires, changing 183
Tire sealant 185
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 176
Tires, run-flat tires 184
Tire tread 182
Tools 199
Total vehicle weight 223
Tow fitting 214
Towing 213
Tow-starting 213
TPM Tire Pressure Monitor 81
Traction control 95
TRACTION drive mode, driving dynamics 95
Transmission lock, releasing manually 57
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission 55
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 55
Transporting children safely 43
Tread, tires 182
Treble 148
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 52
Trip odometer 64
Turn signal, front 201
Turn signal, side 206
Turn signals, operation 52
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 203
U
Unintentional alarm 31
Units 69
Units, setting 69
Universal remote control 119 Unlock button, Steptronic
transmission 56
Unlocking/locking via door lock 26
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 24
Unlocking, settings 29
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Upholstery care 218
USB audio interface 155
USB interface 124
V
Vanity mirror 123
Vehicle battery 209
Vehicle battery, replacing 209
Vehicle, break-in 134
Vehicle care 217
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 207
Vehicle paint 217
Vehicle storage 219
Vehicle wash 216
Ventilation 118
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 60
Warning displays, see Check Control 60
Warning messages, see Check Control 60
Warning triangle 211
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 54
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 54
Washer system 52 Washing, vehicle 216
Water on roads 135
Weights 223
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 24
Welcome lights 74
Wheels, changing 183
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 176
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 84
Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 81
Window defroster, rear 114, 117
Windows, powered 31
Windshield de‐ froster 114, 117
Windshield washer fluid 54
Windshield washer nozzles 54
Windshield washer system 52
Windshield wiper 52
Windshield wipers, fold-out position 54
Winter storage, care 219
Winter tires, suitable tires 184
Winter tires, tread 182
Wiper blades, replacing 199
Wiper fluid 54
Wiper system 52
Wood, care 218
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