BMW 2012 MINI COUNTRYMAN Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 78)

Technology for driving comfort and safety CONTROLS

Continued driving with a flat tire

When driving with a damaged tire:

1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu-

vers.

2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph or

80 km/h.

3. At the next opportunity, check the air pres-

sure in all four tires.

If the inflation pressure is correct in all four

tires, then the Tire Pressure Monitor may not

have been reset. The system must then be

reset.

Possible driving distance with complete loss of

tire inflation pressure:

The distance it is possible to drive depends on

the load and the stress on the vehicle while driv-

ing.

With an average load, it may be possible to drive

for approx. 50 miles/80 km.

When driving with damaged tires, the handling

characteristics change, e.g. the vehicle will skid

sooner when braking, braking distances will be

longer, or self-steering response will change.

Adapt your driving style accordingly. Avoid turn-

ing abruptly and driving over obstacles such as

curbs, potholes, etc.

Since the possible driving distance depends to a

considerable degree on the strain exerted on

the vehicle while driving, it can be shorter or,

with a gentle driving style, can also be longer,

depending on the speed, road condition, exter-

nal temperature, vehicle load, etc.

Drive cautiously and do not exceed a

speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a

change in the handling characteristics, e.g.

reduced lane stability during braking, a longer

braking distance and altered self-steering prop-

erties.<

Vibrations or loud noises while driving can

indicate complete failure of the tire.

Reduce your speed and bring the vehicle to a

stop; otherwise, pieces of tire may come off,

which could result in an accident. Do not con-

tinue driving and contact your MINI dealer.<

Malfunction

The small warning lamp flashes in yel-

low and then lights up continuously; the

larger warning lamp lights up in yellow.

On the onboard computer, the tires are

shown in gray and a message appears.

No flat tire can be detected.

Display in the following situations:

> Wheel without TPM electronics is mounted:

If need be, have it checked by your MINI

dealer.

> Malfunction:

Have the system checked

> TPM was unable to complete the resetting

procedure; reset the system again.

The small warning lamp flashes in yel-

low and then lights up continuously; the

larger warning lamp lights up in yellow.

On the onboard computer, the tires are

shown in gray and a message appears.

No flat tire can be detected.

Display in the following situation:

> Interference due to systems or devices that

use the same radio frequency:

The system automatically reactivates once it

is outside of the field of interference.

Message for unsuccessful system reset

Yellow warning lamp comes on. A mes-

sage appears on the onboard com-

puter.

The system has detected a wheel change, but

has not yet been reset. It is not possible to pro-

vide a reliable warning about the current infla-

tion pressure.

Check the tire inflation pressure and reset the

system, page 76.

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