Checking Tire Inflation Pressure - Mini Owner's Manual

1
Connector and cable for lighter socket
2
Connection hose for connecting the com-
pressor and tire valve
3
On/off switch
4
Pressure gauge for indicating the tire infla-
tion pressure
5
Release button for reducing the tire inflation
pressure
Reinflating the tire
1. Unscrew the dust cap from the tire valve of
the defective tire.
2. Screw connection hose 2 onto the tire valve.
3. Insert connector 1 into the lighter socket in
the interior of the vehicle, page 88.
4. Switch on the compressor using switch 3.
5. Inflate the tire to at least 26 psi/180 kPa and
at most 36 psi/250 kPa.
To check the inflation pressure, switch off
the compressor briefly.
Do not run the compressor for longer
than 6 minutes, otherwise the device
will overheat and possibly be
If an air pressure of 26 psi/180 kPa is not
reached:
1. Unscrew connection hose 2 and drive the
vehicle forward and backward about 33 ft/
10 m to distribute the liquid sealant in the
tires evenly.
2. Repeat the procedure.
If an inflation pressure of 26 psi/180 kPa
still cannot be reached, the tire is too
heavily damaged. Please contact the nearest
MINI Dealer.<
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Distributing liquid sealant
Immediately drive for approx. 10 minutes, so
that the liquid sealant is uniformly distributed.
If possible, do not drop below 10 mph/
20 km/h.<

Checking tire inflation pressure

1. After driving for approx. 10 minutes, pull
over at a suitable location.
2. Screw connection hose 2 onto the tire valve.
3. Check the tire inflation pressure.
tinue
If a tire pressure of at least 18 psi/130 kPa is
displayed:
1. Switch on the compressor. Correct the tire
inflation pressure to the specified value,
page 104.
2. Replace the tire as soon as possible.
Driving on
result in an
Replace the defective tire as soon as possible
and have the new wheel/tire assembly bal-
anced.
Have the Mobility System refilled.
damaged.<
Tire change set
When changing a tire, always observe the safety
measures and the procedure for changing tires
described below.
Mobility
Do not exceed speeds of 40 mph/
60 km/h.
The tire pressure must be at least
18 psi/130 kPa. If it is not, do not con-
driving.<
Do not exceed the permitted maximum
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h; doing so may
accident.<
In case of a flat tire, the tire change set is
not needed due to the availability of the
System.<