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REPAIRING A FLAT TIRE SPACE-SAVER SPARE TIRE
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Safety measures in the event of a flat
tire:
Stop the vehicle as far as possible from
passing traffic. Switch on the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
Turn the steering wheel to the straight-
ahead wheel position and engage the
steering lock. Engage the parking brake and
shift into 1st or reverse gear – selector lever
in P.
All passengers should be outside the vehi-
cle and well away from your immediate
working area – behind a guardrail, for
instance.
If a portable hazard warning lamp is avail-
able, set it up on the roadside at an appro-
priate distance from the rear of the vehicle.
Comply with all safety guidelines and regu-
lations.
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In the event of a flat tire, different proce-
dures should be followed depending on the
equipment included in your vehicle:
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Vehicles with Run Flat tires, refer to
page
101
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Vehicles with a space-saver spare tire,
refer to the following section
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Vehicles with MINI Mobility System,
refer to page
129 .
To change a space-saver spare tire, proceed
as follows:
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Remove space-saver spare tire, refer to
the section after the next one
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Prepare for tire change, refer to page 127
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Jack up the vehicle, refer to page 128
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Mount the space-saver spare tire, refer
to page
128
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Tighten the lug bolts, refer to page 128
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Drive with space-saver spare tire, refer to
page
127 .
Tire change set
On vehicles with a space-saver spare tire,
the tire change set with onboard tools is
stored in the luggage compartment under
the floor mat.
1 Chock, folding
2 Hubcap remover
3 Wheel stud wrench
4 Jack
5 Special wrench for removing the space-
saver spare tire
6 Towing eyelet
7 Lifting handle
The onboard tool kit includes a pouch with
a plastic bag in which you can place the
damaged wheel.
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