Repairing A Flat Tire; Rear Fog Lamp - Mini Cooper Owner's Manual

3. Pull off the cable connector 1, unlock the
bulb holder, arrow 2, and remove it,
arrow 3.
4. Screw out the respective bulb counter-
clockwise.
5. To insert the new bulb and reinstall the tail
lamp, proceed in reverse order.

Rear fog lamp*

21 watt bulb, P 21 W
The rear fog lamp is located in the left tail
lamp, see Tail lamps page
License plate lamps
5 watt bulb, C 5 W
1. Using a screwdriver, push the lamp to the
left in the tab of the lamp housing, arrow 1.
2. Remove the lamp, arrow 2.
3. Replace the bulb.
4. Insert the lamp.
Center brake lamp
This lamp uses LED technology for operation. In
the event of a malfunction, contact your MINI
Dealer or a workshop that has specially trained
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personnel working in accordance with the spec-
ifications of your MINI manufacturer.

Repairing a flat tire

Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving
traffic and switch on the hazard warning
flashers.
Turn the steering wheel until the front wheels
are in the straight-ahead position and engage
the steering wheel lock. Engage the parking
brake and shift into 1st or reverse gear or place
the selector lever in position P.
All passengers should be outside the vehicle and
in a safe place, e.g. behind a guardrail.
Erect a warning triangle or warning flasher at the
appropriate distance if necessary. Comply with
all safety guidelines and
In the event of a flat tire, different procedures
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should be followed depending on the equip-
ment included in your vehicle:
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MINI Mobility System with onboard tool
kit and tire change set*
the sealant
Do not remove foreign bodies which have pen-
etrated the tire if possible.
Pull the sticker for the speed restriction off and
apply it to the steering wheel.
The Mobility System with tire change set and
onboard tool kit is located under the floor mat or
the level load floor in the cargo bay.
Safety measures in the event of a break-
down:
regulations.<
MINI Mobility System, refer to the following
section
Run-Flat Tires, page 100
Tire change with space-saver spare tire,
page 118
Follow the instructions on using the Mobil-
ity System found on the compressor and
bottle.<