Mini 2003 Cooper - Manual (Page 87)

85
OVERVIEW
REPAIRS
OPERATION
CONTROLS
DATA
INDEX
TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
Information for your safety
The factory-approved radial tires are
matched to the vehicle and have been
selected to provide optimum safety and
driving comfort if used properly.
It is not merely the tire's service life, but
also driving comfort and – above all else –
driving safety that depend on the condition
of the tires and the maintenance of the
specified tire pressure.
Incorrect inflation pressure is a frequent
cause of tire damage. It also significantly
influences the roadholding ability of your
MINI.
Check tire inflation pressures regu-
larly – at least every two weeks and
before beginning a longer trip. Failure to
observe these precautions can result in
incorrect tire pressures, which cause unsta-
ble handling response as well as tire dam-
age, and can ultimately lead to an accident.
Also check the inflation pressure on the
space-saver spare tire.
<
Comply with tire approval specifications
Tire pressures given are valid for tire sizes
and makes recommended by the manufac-
turer of your MINI, which can be asked for
from your MINI Dealer.
Inflation pressures are on a sticker attached
to the B-pillar and visible with the driver's
door open.
Checking tire inflation pressures
All pressures are specified in the standard
units of pressure for your country – psi/
kilopascal – and apply to cold tires, i.e. tires
at ambient temperature.
After correcting the tire inflation pressure,
reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, see
page
64 .
Checking the inflation pressure on the
space-saver spare tire
Behind the bumper there is a valve exten-
sion accessible from the outside for check-
ing the inflation pressure.
Run Flat tires
Run Flat tires, available as an optional
extra, consist of self-contained tires and
special rims. The tire reinforcement
ensures that the tire retains residual safety
in the event of pressure drop, and driving
remains possible to a restricted degree. The
vehicle is equipped with a Flat Tire Monitor
which indicates a flat tire.
More information, see pages 64 , 116 .
ba.book Seite 85 Montag, 5. August 2002 8:09 20
Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 156 890 - © 09/02 BMW AG