Mini 2009 Cooper User Manual
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Start driving.
After driving a few minutes, the set inflation
pressures in the tires are accepted as the tar-
get values to be monitored. The system
reset is completed during your drive, and
can be interrupted at any time. When driving
resumes, the reset is continued automati-
cally. The indicator lamp goes out after the
system reset is completed.
Message for low tire inflation pressure
The warning lamps come on in yellow
and red. An acoustic signal also sounds.
There is a flat tire or substantial loss of
tire pressure.
1.
Reduce speed and stop the vehicle with cau-
tion. Avoid sudden braking and steering
maneuvers.
2.
Check whether your vehicle is equipped
with normal tires or Run-Flat Tires.
The symbol identifying Run-Flat Tires
is a circle with the letters RSC on the
sidewall, refer to the Owner's Manual for Ve-
hicle.
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Normal tires
1.
Determine which tire is damaged.
If this cannot be determined, contact
your MINI Dealer.
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2.
Repair the flat tire or change the damaged
tire, refer to page
Run-Flat Tires*
1.
Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph/
80 km/h. Avoid sudden braking and steering
maneuvers. Do not exceed a speed of
50 mph/80 km/h.
Do not continue driving if the vehicle is
not equipped with Run-Flat Tires, oth-
erwise a serious accident could result.
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2.
In the event of complete tire pressure loss,
0 psi/0 kPa, you can estimate the possible
distance for continued driving on the basis
of the following guidelines:
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With a light load:
1 to 2 persons without luggage:
approx. 155 miles/250 km
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With a medium load:
2 persons, cargo bay full, or 4 persons
without luggage:
approx. 90 miles/150 km
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With a full load:
4 persons, load compartment full:
approx. 30 miles/50 km
Drive cautiously and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h, otherwise an
accident may occur. In the event of pressure
loss, vehicle handling changes. This includes
reduced tracking stability in braking, extended
braking distance and altered natural steering
characteristics. If unusual vibration or loud
noises occur during the journey, this may be an
indication that the damaged tire has finally
failed. Reduce the vehicle speed and stop as
soon as possible. Otherwise, sections of the
tire may come loose and cause accidents. Do
not continue driving and contact your MINI
Dealer.
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Malfunction
The small warning lamp flashes in yel-
low and then lights up continuously; the
larger warning lamp comes on in yel-
low.
On the onboard monitor, the tires are shown in
gray and a message appears. No punctures can
be detected.
This type of message is shown in the following
situations:
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If there is a malfunction
Have the system checked.
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If a wheel without TPM electronics has been
mounted
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If TPM is temporarily malfunctioning due to
other systems or devices using the same
radio frequency.
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