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REFERENCE AT A GLANCECONTROLSDRIVING TIPSMOBILITY
121
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 pressure must be at least
18 psi/130 kPa. If it is not, do not con-
tinue driving.<
If a tire pressure of at least 18 psi/130 kPa is dis-
played:
1. Switch on the compressor. Correct the tire
inflation pressure to the specified value,
page 96.
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
Space-saver spare tire*
To change a space-saver spare tire, proceed as
follows:
> Remove space-saver spare tire, page 121
> Prepare for tire change, page 122
> Jack up vehicle, page 122
> Mount space-saver spare tire, page 122
> Tighten lug bolts, page 123
> Drive with space-saver spare tire, page 122
Tire change set for a space-saver spare
tire*
In vehicles with the space-saver spare tire, the
tire change set with the onboard tool kit is
located beneath the floor mat or level load floor
in the cargo bay.
1 Folding chock and cover for defective wheel
2 Vehicle jack
3 Wheel stud wrench
4 Hub cover remover
5 Flat screwdriver/Phillips screwdriver
6 Torx insert bit for screwdriver
7 Towing eye
The onboard tool kit includes a pouch with a
plastic bag in which you can place the damaged
wheel.
Removing the space-saver spare tire
The space-saver spare tire is located under the
tire change set in the cargo bay.
1. Fold up the floor mat.
2. Unscrew the nut, arrow, and remove the
space-saver spare tire.
Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 601 017 - © 08/08 BMW AG
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