Mini 2009 Cooper Convertible - Manual (Page 131)

REFERENCE
AT A GLANCE
CONTROLS
DRIVIN
G TIP
S
MOBILITY
129
Compressor
1 Hose with manometer
2 Compressor
3 Connector for power supply
Reinflating the tire
1. Screw hose 1 with manometer onto the tire
valve.
2. Insert connector 3 into the lighter socket in
the interior of the vehicle, page
87 .
3. Switch on compressor 2.
4. Inflate the tire to at least 26 psi/180 kPa and
at most 36 psi/250 kPa.
To check the air pressure, shut off the device
for a short time.
Do not run the compressor for longer
than 6 minutes, otherwise the device
will overheat and possibly be damaged. <
If an air pressure of 26 psi/180 kPa is not reached:
1. Unscrew hose 1 and drive the vehicle for-
ward and backward about 33 ft/10 m to dis-
tribute the liquid sealant in the tires evenly.
2. Repeat the procedure.
If an air pressure of 26 psi/180 kPa still
cannot be reached, the tire is too severely
damaged. Please contact the nearest MINI
Dealer.
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Distributing liquid sealant
Immediately drive for approx. 10 minutes, so
that the liquid sealant is uniformly distributed.
Do not exceed speeds of
40 mph/60 km/h.
If possible, do not drop below
10 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 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
102 .
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 130
> Prepare for tire change, page 131
> Jack up vehicle, page 131
> Mount space-saver spare tire, page 132
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