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Replacing components
108
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.<
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,
page 86.
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
Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 013 069 - © 11/06 BMW AG
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