Mini COUNTRYMAN Owner's Manual page 275

Safety information
Warning
With the mounting of tire chains on un-
suitable tires, the tire chains can come
into contact with vehicle parts. There may
be a risk of accident or risk of damage to
property. Only mount tire chains on tires
that are designated by their manufacturer
as suitable for the use of tire chains.
Warning
Insufficiently tight tire chains may dam-
age tires and vehicle components. There
may be a risk of accident or risk of damage
to property. Make sure that the tire chains
are always sufficiently tight. Re-tighten as
needed according to the tire chain manu-
facturer's instructions.
Fine-link tire chains
The manufacturer of the vehicle recom-
mends the use of fine-link tire chains. Cer-
tain types of fine-link tire chains have been
tested by the manufacturer of the vehicle
and recommended as road-safe and suitable.
Information regarding suitable tire chains is
available from a dealer's service center or
another qualified service center or repair
shop.
Use
Use only in pairs on the front wheels, equip-
ped with the tires of the following size:
– 205/65 R 16.
– 205/60 R 17.
– 205/55 R 18.
John Cooper Works:
– 205/60 R 17.
– 205/55 R 18.
Online Edition for Part no. 01405A541E1 - II/22
Wheels and tires
Maximum speed with tire chains
Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h
when using tire chains.
Changing wheels/tires
General information
When using runflat tires or a flat tire kit, a
wheel does not always need to be changed
immediately in case of a breakdown when
there is a tire pressure loss due to a flat tire.
If needed, the appropriate tool for a wheel
change, e.g., a jack, is available as an acces-
sory from a dealer's service center, another
qualified service center or a repair shop.
Safety information
DANGER
The jack is only provided for short-term
lifting of the vehicle for wheel changes.
Even if all safety precautions are observed,
there is a risk of the raised vehicle falling,
if the jack tips over. There is a risk of in-
jury or danger to life. If the vehicle is
raised with the jack, do not lie under the
vehicle and do not start the engine.
Warning
Supports such as wooden blocks under
the jack reduce the load-carrying capacity
of the jack to bear weight. The load-carry-
ing capacity of the wooden blocks may be
exceeded and the vehicle may tip over.
There is a risk of injury or danger to life.
Do not place supports under the jack.
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