BMW 2004 Mini Convertible Cooper Manual Do Utilizador
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REPAIRING A FLAT TIRE
SPACE-SAVER SPARE TIRE
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Safety measures in the event of a flat
tire:
tire:
Stop the vehicle as far as possible from
passing traffic. Switch on the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
Turn the steering wheel to the straight-
ahead wheel position and engage the
steering lock. Engage the parking brake and
shift into 1st or reverse gear – selector lever
in P.
All passengers should be outside the vehi-
cle and well away from your immediate
working area – behind a guardrail, for
instance.
If a portable hazard warning lamp is avail-
able, set it up on the roadside at an appro-
priate distance from the rear of the vehicle.
Comply with all safety guidelines and regu-
lations.
passing traffic. Switch on the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
Turn the steering wheel to the straight-
ahead wheel position and engage the
steering lock. Engage the parking brake and
shift into 1st or reverse gear – selector lever
in P.
All passengers should be outside the vehi-
cle and well away from your immediate
working area – behind a guardrail, for
instance.
If a portable hazard warning lamp is avail-
able, set it up on the roadside at an appro-
priate distance from the rear of the vehicle.
Comply with all safety guidelines and regu-
lations.
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In the event of a flat tire, different proce-
dures should be followed depending on the
equipment included in your vehicle:
>Vehicles with Run Flat tires, refer to
dures should be followed depending on the
equipment included in your vehicle:
>Vehicles with Run Flat tires, refer to
>Vehicles with a space-saver spare tire,
refer to the following section
>Vehicles with MINI Mobility System,
refer to page
To change a space-saver spare tire, proceed
as follows:
>Remove space-saver spare tire, refer to
as follows:
>Remove space-saver spare tire, refer to
the section after the next one
>Prepare for tire change, refer to page
>Jack up the vehicle, refer to page
>Mount the space-saver spare tire, refer
>Tighten the lug bolts, refer to page
>Drive with space-saver spare tire, refer to
Tire change set
On vehicles with a space-saver spare tire,
the tire change set with onboard tools is
stored in the luggage compartment under
the floor mat.
the tire change set with onboard tools is
stored in the luggage compartment under
the floor mat.
1 Chock, folding
2 Hubcap remover
3 Wheel stud wrench
4 Jack
5 Special wrench for removing the space-
saver spare tire
6 Towing eyelet
7 Lifting handle
The onboard tool kit includes a pouch with
a plastic bag in which you can place the
damaged wheel.
a plastic bag in which you can place the
damaged wheel.
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