2016 MINI Countryman winter tires

Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov‐
ernment test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times
as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of their
use, however, and may depart significantly
from the norm due to variations in driving hab‐
its, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop
on wet pavement as measured under control‐
led conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked
C may have poor traction performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based
on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and
does not include acceleration, cornering, hy‐
droplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature
The temperature grades are A, the highest, B,
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the ma‐
terial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to
a level of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehi‐
cle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum re‐
quired by law.WARNING
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. ◀
RSC – Run-flat tires
The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle
with the letters RSC on the sidewall, refer to
page 226.
M+S Winter and all-season tires.
These have better winter properties than
summer tires.
XL
Designation for specially reinforced tires.
Tire treadSummer tiresThe tread depth should not be less than
0.12 in/3 mm, although European legislation,
for example, requires a minimum tread depth
of only 0.063 in/1.6 mm. At tread depths less
than 0.12 in/3 mm, there is a great danger of
hydroplaning even in low water depths and at
raised speeds.
Winter tires The suitability of winter tires for winter driving
is reduced noticeably when their tread depth
becomes less than 0.16 in/4 mm.Seite 223Wheels and tiresMOBILITY223
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Wheel and tire combination
Information on the right wheel/tire combina‐
tion and wheel rim versions for your vehicle can
be obtained from the dealer’s service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop.
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. ◀
Wheels with electronics for TPM Tire
Pressure Monitor
When mounting new tires or changing from
summer to winter tires or vice versa, only use
wheels with TPM electronics; otherwise, the
Tire Pressure Monitor will not be able to detect
a flat tire, refer to page 87. A dealer’s service
center will be glad to answer any questions you
may have.Recommended tire brands
For each tire size, the manufacturer of your ve‐
hicle recommends certain tire brands. These
can be identified by a star on the tire sidewall.
Retreaded tires WARNING
Retreaded tires can have different tire
casing structures. With advanced age the serv‐
ice life can be limited. There is risk of an acci‐
dent. The manufacturer of your vehicle does
not recommend the use of retreaded tires. ◀
Winter tires The manufacturer of your vehicle recommendswinter tires for winter roads or at temperatures
below +45 ℉/+7 ℃.
Although so-called all-season M+S tires do pro‐
vide better winter traction than summer tires, they do not provide the same level of perform‐
ance 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 display a corresponding sign in the field of
vision. The sign is available from the tire dealer
or from a dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
With mounted winter tires, observe and adhere
to the permissible maximum speed.
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Run-flat tiresWhen mounting new tires or changing fromsummer to winter tires or vice versa, use run-
flat tires for your own safety. Also, a compact
wheel is not available in case of a flat tire. A
dealer’s service center will be glad to answer
any questions you may have.
Rotating wheels between axles
Different wear patterns occur on the front and
rear axles, depending on the individual condi‐
tions of use.
To ensure even wear on the tires, the wheels
can be rotated between the axles. A dealer’s
service center will be glad to answer any ques‐
tions you may have.
After changing the tires, check the tire inflation
pressure and correct it if necessary.
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
The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle
with the letters RSC on the sidewall.
Run-flat tires are tires that support themselves
for a limited period of time, and they may also
come with special rims. The sidewall reinforce‐
ment ensures that the tire can continue to be
used to a limited extent if it has lost pressure
and even if it has become completely depres‐
surized.
For continued driving in the event of a flat tire,
refer to page 86.
Correcting a flat tire
Safety measures▷Park the vehicle as far as possible from
passing traffic and on solid ground. Switch
on the hazard warning system.▷Let the steering wheel lock engage with the
wheels in the straight-ahead position, set
the parking brake, and engage first gear or
reverse, or engage selector lever position P.▷Have all vehicle occupants get out of the
vehicle and ensure that they remain out‐
side the immediate area in a safe place,
such as behind a guardrail.▷If a warning triangle or portable hazard
warning lamp is required, set it up on the
roadside at an appropriate distance from
the rear of the vehicle. Comply with all
safety guidelines and regulations.
The procedure to correct a flat tire depends on
the equipment in the vehicle:
▷Run-flat tires, refer to page 226.▷MINI Mobility System, refer to page 226.
MINI Mobility System
Information
▷Follow the instructions on using the Mobi‐
lity System found on the compressor and
sealant bottle.Seite 226MOBILITYWheels and tires226
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M
Main inspection, refer to Serv‐ ice requirements 74
Maintenance, refer to Service booklet
Maintenance, refer to Service requirements 74
Maintenance require‐ ments 236
Maintenance system MINI 236
Makeup mirror 107
Malfunction, door lock 34
Malfunction, fuel filler flap 214
Malfunction, Steptronic trans‐ mission 67
Malfunction warnings, refer to Check Control 75
Manual air distribution, air conditioner 101
Manual air distribution, auto‐ matic climate control 103
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 66
Manual operation, door lock 34
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 214
Manual operation, selector lever lock, Steptronic trans‐
mission 67
Map, destination entry 139
Map display in black and white 148
Map view 146
Marking on approved tires 225
Maximum cooling 103
Maximum speed, winter tires 225
Menu operation, onboard monitor 18 Menus, refer to Onboard
monitor operating con‐
cept 19
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins 147
Messages 203
Microfilter 102
Microfilter, with automatic cli‐ mate control 104
MINI Connected 208
MINI Homepage 6
MINI Internet page 6
MINI maintenance sys‐ tem 236
MINI Mobility System 226
Minimum tread, tires 224
Mirrors 50
Mirrors, folding in and out 51
Mirrors, interior mirror 51
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 121
Mobile phone, refer to Tele‐ phone, mobile phone prepa‐
ration 188
Mobile phone, refer to Tele‐ phone with hands-free sys‐
tem 178
Mobile phone with hands-free system 178
Mobile phone with mobile phone preparation 188
Mobility System 226
Modifications, technical, refer to Own Safety 6
Monitor, see Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 54
MP3 player 167
N Navigation 132
Navigation data 132
Navigation data, updat‐ ing 132 Navigation system, destina‐
tion entry by voice 140
Neck restraints, refer to Head restraints 49
New wheels and tires 224
Notes 6, 205
Nozzles, refer to Ventila‐ tion 104
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 237
OBD socket, refer to Socket for OBD Onboard Diagno‐
sis 237
Octane number, refer to Fuel quality 216
Octane rating, refer to Recom‐ mended fuel grade 216
Odometer 68
Office 200
Oil additives 233
Oil level 232
Oil types, alternative 233
Oil types, approved 233
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 237
Onboard monitor 18
Opening and closing, Comfort Access 37
Opening and closing from the inside 34
Opening and closing from the outside 32
Opening and closing, using the door lock 34
Opening and closing, via the remote control 32
Opening and unlocking from the inside 35
Operating concept of the on‐ board monitor 18
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Remote inquiry, mobile phonepreparation 193
Replacement remote con‐ trol 30
Replacing wheels/tires 224
Reporting safety malfunc‐ tions 9
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 69
Reservoir for washer fluid, re‐ fer to Washer fluid reser‐
voir 64
Restraining systems, refer to Safety belts 46
Restraint systems for chil‐ dren 53
Retreaded tires 225
Reverse gear, manual trans‐ mission 65
Road, avoiding 143
Road detour 143
Roadside Assistance 248
Roadside parking light, bulb replacement 241
Roadside parking lights 79
RON recommended fuel grade 216
RON, refer to Fuel quality 216
Route 144
Route criteria, route 143
Route, displaying 144
Route section, bypassing 144
Rubber seals, care 256
Run-flat tires 226
Run-flat tires, flat tire 86
Run-flat tires, tire inflation pressure 218
S
Safe braking 121
Safety belts, care 257
Safety belts, damage 49
Safety belts, indicator/warning light 49 Safety belts, rear center safety
belt 48
Safety belts, reminder 49
Safety systems, airbags 82
Safety systems, safety belts 46
Satellite radio 158
Saving fuel 128
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation 147
Screen, see Control Display 18
Seat adjustment 45
Seat adjustment, manual 44
Seat belts 46
Seat heating 46
Seats 44
Seats, adjusting 44
Seats, heating 46
Seats, sitting safely 44
Selector lever lock, overrid‐ ing 67
Selector lever lock, refer to Se‐ lector level positions, chang‐
ing, shiftlock 65
Selector lever positions, Step‐ tronic transmission 65
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 65
Service and warranty 7
Service data in the remote control 236
Service interval display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 236
Service interval display, refer to Service requirements 74
Service requirements 74
Service requirements, CBS Condition Based Service 236
Settings and information 71
Settings, changing on the Control Display 73
Settings, clock, 12h/24h mode 72
Settings, configuring, refer to Personal Profile 31 Settings, language 73
Shifting, manual transmis‐ sion 65
Shifting, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 66
Shift lever, Steptronic trans‐ mission 65
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 66
Short commands, voice acti‐ vation 264
Side airbags 82
Side windows, refer to Win‐ dows 42
Sitting safely 44
Sliding/tilting sunroof, refer to Glass sunroof, electrical 40
Slot for remote control 58
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 198
Snow chains 229
Socket, OBD Onboard Diagno‐ sis 237
Software applications, iPhone 208
Software part number, hands- free system 178
Software part number, mobile phone preparation 188
Software update 175
Special destinations, naviga‐ tion 138
Special equipment, series equipment 6
Speed, average 70
Speed limit 91
Speed limit, setting 92
Speedometer 14
Speed, with winter tires 225
Spoken instructions, naviga‐ tion 145
Sport button 95
Sport program, Steptronic transmission 66
Stability control systems 93
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Triple turn signal activa‐tion 61
Trip odometer 68
Trips, planning 141
Trunk lid, refer to Tailgate 35
Trunk, refer to Cargo area 35
Turning lights, refer to Adap‐ tive Light Control 80
Turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment 241
Turn signal indicator lamp 14
Turn signals 61
Turn signals, triple turn signal activation 61
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ UTQG 222
Unintentional alarms, avoid‐ ing 40
Units, average fuel consump‐ tion 72
Units of measure, changing on the Control Display 72
Units, temperature 72
Universal remote control 105
Unlocking from the inside 35
Unlocking, from the out‐ side 32
Unlocking, tailgate 37
Unlocking, without remote control, refer to Comfort Ac‐
cess 37
Update, software 175
Upholstery care 256
Upholstery material care 256
V
Vanity mirror 107
Vehicle battery 246
Vehicle, breaking in 120
Vehicle care 255
Vehicle care, refer to Care 254 Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, hands-free system 178
Vehicle identification number, mobile phone prepara‐
tion 188
Vehicle paintwork, care 255
Vehicle storage 257
Vehicle, switching off 60
Vehicle wash 254
Ventilation, air condition‐ ing 104
Version of the navigation data 132
Video playback, iPhone 170
Video playback, snap-in adapter 170
Voice activation, naviga‐ tion 140
Voice activation, short com‐ mands 264
Voice activation system 24
Volume, setting 154
W Warning and indicator lamps 15
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 75
Warning signal volumes 154
Warning triangle 248
Washer/wiper system 61
Washer/wiper system, rain sensor 62
Washer/wiper system, washer fluid 64
Washer fluid 64
Washer fluid reservoir 64
Washing, vehicle 254
Welcome lights 79
Wheel change 245
Wheels and tires 218
Wheels, changing 224
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 85 Window, convenient opera‐
tion 32
Windows 42
Windows, care 255
Windows, closing 42
Windows, defrosting and de‐ fogging 101
Windows, opening 42
Windows, pinch protection 43
Windshield defroster 104
Windshield, defrosting and defogging 101
Windshield, defrosting, refer to Defrosting windows 101
Windshield wash 61
Windshield washer fluid 64
Windshield wash, rear win‐ dow 63
Windshield wash, reservoir for washer fluid 64
Windshield wash, washer fluid 64
Windshield wiper blades, changing 238
Windshield wiper, refer to Washer/wiper system 61
Winter storage, care 257
Winter tires 225
Winter tires, setting the speed limit 92
Winter tires, tread 223
Wiper blades, care 255
Wiper blades, changing 238
Wiper fluid 64
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 23
Y Your individual vehicle, set‐ tings, refer to Personal Pro‐
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