Mini 2004 Cooper - Manual (Page 65)

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OVERVIEW
REPAIRS
OPERATION
CONTROLS
DATA
INDEX
FLAT TIRE MONITOR
Flat tire
Indicator lamp:
The indicator lamp in the display
elements flashes. In addition, an
acoustic signal sounds.
1. Reduce speed and stop the vehicle with
caution. Avoid hard brake applications
and steering maneuvers
2. Determine which tire is damaged
If this cannot be determined, con-
tact your MINI Dealer.
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3. Replace the damaged tire, refer to
Changing tires on page 117 , or repair the
flat tire using the MINI Moblity System,
refer to page
121 .
Vehicles with Run Flat tires:
1. Reduce vehicle speed carefully to under
50 mph / 80 km/h. Avoid hard brake
applications and steering maneuvers.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph /
80 km/h
Since Run Flat tires are reinforced
on the flanks, it is usually not pos-
sible to detect a loss of pressure from
the outside, refer to Run Flat tires on
page
93 . <
2. To continue driving, follow the instruc-
tions on driving with damaged tires on
page
93 .
System malfunction
Indicator lamp:
The symbol in the instrument clus-
ter lights up. The Flat Tire Monitor
is malfunctioning or out of order.
Please contact your MINI Dealer.
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