Mini Cooper 2006, Owner'S Manual

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Distributing liquid sealant
Immediately drive for approx. 10 minutes, so
that the liquid sealant is uniformly distributed.
Do not exceed a speed of 35 mph/
60 km/h.
If possible, do not drive at a speed lower than
12 mph/20 km/h.
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Checking tire inflation pressure
1. After driving for approx. 10 minutes, pull
over at a suitable location.
2. Screw the hose with manometer back onto
the tire valve.
3. Check the tire inflation pressure.
The tire inflation pressure must be at
least 18.9 psi/1.3 bar. If it is not, do not
continue driving. <
If at least 18.9 psi/1.3 bar are displayed:
1. Switch on the compressor. Correct the tire
inflation pressure to the specified value,
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2. Replace the tire as soon as possible.
Driving on
Do not exceed the permitted maximum
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h; doing so may
result in an accident. <
Replace the defective tire as soon as possible
and have the new wheel/tire assembly bal-
anced.
Have the MINI Mobility System refilled.
Tire change set
When changing a tire, always observe the safety
measures and the procedure for changing tires
described below.
In case of a flat tire the tire change set is
not needed due to the availability of the
MINI Mobility System. <
Changing wheels
Tire change set for space-saver spare
tire*
On vehicles with a space-saver spare tire, the
tire change set with onboard tools is stored in
the cargo area under the floor mat.
1 Chock, folding
2 Wheel stud wrench
3 Vehicle jack
4 Special wrench for removing the space-
saver spare tire
5
Flat screwdriver/Phillips screwdriver
6 Towing eyelet
7 Adapter for wheel lug lock
8 Wrench
9 Lifting handle
The onboard tool kit includes a pouch with a
plastic bag in which you can place the damaged
wheel.
Space-saver spare tire*
To change a space-saver spare tire, proceed as
follows:
> Remove space-saver spare tire, page 109
> Prepare for tire change, page 109
> Jack up vehicle, page 110
> Mount space-saver spare tire, page 110
> Tighten lug bolts, page 110
> Drive with space-saver spare tire, page 109
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