Mini CLUBMAN Owner's Manual page 262

MOBILITY
Safety information
Warning
The vehicle handles differently when a
runflat tire has insufficient or no tire pres-
sure; for instance, reduced directional sta-
bility when braking, braking distances are
longer and the self-steering properties will
change. There is a risk of accident. Drive
moderately and do not exceed a speed of
50 mph/80 km/h.
Identification
Runflat tires are labeled with a circular icon
containing the letters RSC marked on the
tire sidewall.
Repairing a flat tire
Safety precautions
– Park the vehicle as far away as possible
from passing traffic and on solid ground.
– Turn on the hazard warning system.
– Secure the vehicle against rolling away
by setting the parking brake.
– Turn the steering wheel until the front
wheels are in the straight-ahead posi-
tion and engage the steering wheel lock.
– Have all vehicle occupants get out of the
vehicle and ensure that they remain out-
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side the hazardous area in a safe place,
such as behind a guardrail.
– If necessary, set up a warning triangle
at an appropriate distance.
Tire repair set
Principle
With the tire repair set, minor tire damage
can be sealed temporarily to enable contin-
ued driving. To accomplish this, sealing
compound is pumped into the tires, which
hardens and seals the damage from the in-
side.
General information
– Follow the instructions on using the tire
repair set found on the compressor and
sealant bottle.
– Use of the tire repair set may be ineffec-
tive if the tire puncture measures ap-
prox. 4 mm or more.
– Contact a dealer's service center or an-
other qualified service center or repair
shop if the tire cannot be made drivable.
– Do not remove foreign objects that have
penetrated the tire. Only remove foreign
bodies if they are visibly protruding
from the tire.
– Pull the speed limit sticker off the seal-
ant bottle and apply it to the steering
wheel.
– The use of a sealing compound can dam-
age the TPM wheel electronics. In this
case, have the TPM wheel electronics
replaced at the next opportunity.
– The compressor can be used to check
the tire inflation pressure.