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▷ If the vehicle has not moved again for at

least 2 hours after a trip.

1. Determine, refer to page 202, the intended

tire inflation pressure levels for the

mounted tires.

2. Check the tire inflation pressure in all four

tires, using a pressure gage, for example.

3. Correct the tire inflation pressure if the cur-

rent tire inflation pressure value deviates

These pressure values can also be found on the

from the specified value.

tire inflation pressure label on the driver's door

4. Check whether all valve caps are screwed

pillar.

onto the tire valves.

Do not exceed a speed of 100 mph/160 km/h.

After correcting the tire inflation

pressure

For run-flat tires: reinitialize run-flat tires.

For the Tire Pressure Monitor TPM: reset the

Tire Pressure Monitor TPM.

Checking the tire inflation pressure of

the emergency wheel

Located behind the bumper on the underside

of the vehicle is an opening for checking the

tire inflation pressure.

Tire inflation pressures up to 100 mph/

160 km/h

For speeds of up to 100 mph/160 km/h and for

optimum driving comfort, note the pressure

values in the tire inflation pressure table, refer

to page 204, and adjust as necessary.

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Wheels and tires

Tire inflation pressure values up to

On 3-door models: COOPER S

100 mph/160 km/h

Tire size

Pressure specifications in

bar/PSI

On 3-door models: COOPER

Specifications in

Tire size

Pressure specifications in

bar/PSI with cold

bar/PSI

tires

Specifications in

bar/PSI with cold

tires

195/55 R 16 87 H

2.4 / 35

M+S RSC

195/55 R 16 87 V M

175/60 R 16 86 H

2.4 / 35

+S A/S RSC

M+S XL RSC

195/55 R 16 87 W

175/65 R 15 84 H

RSC

M+S A/S Std

175/60 R 16 86 H

2.6 / 38

2.4 / 35

175/65 R 15 88 H

M+S XL RSC

M+S XL Std

185/50 R 17 86 H

175/65 R 15 88

M+S XL RSC

rear XL Std

205/45 R 17 88 V M

185/50 R 17 86 H

+S XL A/S RSC

M+S XL RSC

205/45 R 17 88 V M

195/55 R 16 87 H

+S XL RSC

M+S RSC

205/45 R 17 88 W

195/55 R 16 87

XL RSC

V M+S A/S RSC

205/40 R 18 86 W

195/55 R 16 87 W

XL RSC

RSC

205/45 R 17 88 V

M+S XL A/S RSC

205/45 R 17 88 V

M+S XL RSC

205/45 R 17 88 W

XL RSC

205/40 R 18 86 W

XL RSC

Emergency wheel

Speed up to a max. of

50 mph / 80 km/h

T 115/70 R 15 90

4.2 / 60

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On 3-door models: JOHN COOPER

Tire size

Pressure specifications in

bar/PSI

WORKS

205/45 R 17 88 V

2.5 / 36

2.4 / 35

Tire size

Pressure specifications in

M+S XL A/S RSC

bar/PSI

205/45 R 17 88 V

Specifications in

M+S XL RSC

bar/PSI with cold

tires

205/45 R 17 88 W

XL RSC

175/60 R 16 86 H

2.6 / 38

185/50 R 17 86 H

2.9 / 42

2.7 / 39

M+S XL RSC

205/40 R 18 86 W

205/45 R 17 88 W

XL RSC

185/50 R 17 86 H

205/45 R 17 88 V

M+S XL RSC

M+S XL A/S RSC

205/45 R 17 88 V

Emergency wheel

Speed up to a max. of

M+S XL RSC

50 mph / 80 km/h

T 115/70 R 15 90

205/40 R 18 86 W

4.2 / 60

XL RSC

On 5-door models: COOPER

Tire size

Pressure specifications in

bar/PSI

Specifications in

bar/PSI with cold

tires

175/65 R 15 84 H

2.5 / 36

2.3 / 33

M+S A/S Std

175/65 R 15 88 H

M+S XL Std

175/65 R 15 88

rear XL Std

195/55 R 16 87 H

M+S RSC

195/55 R 16 87

V M+S A/S RSC

195/55 R 16 87 W

RSC

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On 5-door models: COOPER S

Tire inflation pressure values over

100 mph/160 km/h

Tire size

Pressure specifications in

bar/PSI

On 3-door models: COOPER

Specifications in

bar/PSI with cold

Tire size

Pressure specifications in

bar/PSI

tires

Specifications in

bar/PSI with cold

195/55 R 16 87 H

2.5 / 36

2.3 / 33

tires

M+S RSC

195/55 R 16 87 V M

175/65 R 15 84 H

2.8 / 41

2.6 / 38

+S A/S RSC

M+S A/S Std

195/55 R 16 87 W

175/65 R 15 88 H

RSC

M+S XL Std

175/60 R 16 86 H

2.7 / 39

175/65 R 15 88

M+S XL RSC

rear XL Std

205/45 R 17 88 V M

175/60 R 16 86 H

+S XL A/S RSC

M+S XL RSC

205/45 R 17 88 V M

185/50 R 17 86 H

+S XL RSC

M+S XL RSC

205/45 R 17 88 W

195/55 R 16 87 H

XL RSC

M+S RSC

185/50 R 17 86 H

195/55 R 16 87

M+S XL RSC

V M+S A/S RSC

205/40 R 18 86 W

195/55 R 16 87 W

XL RSC

RSC

205/45 R 17 88 V

Tire inflation pressures at max. speeds

M+S XL A/S RSC

above 100 mph/160 km/h

205/45 R 17 88 V

WARNING

M+S XL RSC

In order to drive at maximum speeds in

205/45 R 17 88 W

excess of 100 mph/160 km/h, please observe,

XL RSC

and, if necessary, adjust tire pressures for

205/40 R 18 86 W

speeds exceeding 100 mph/160 km/h from the

XL RSC

relevant table on the following pages. Other-

wise, tire damage and accidents could occur.◀

Emergency wheel

Speed up to a max. of

50 mph / 80 km/h

T 115/70 R 15 90

For speeds over 100 mph/160 km/h and for op-

4.2 / 60

timum driving comfort, note the pressure val-

ues in the tire inflation pressure table, refer to

page 206, and adjust as necessary.

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On 3-door models: COOPER S

On 3-door models: JOHN COOPER

WORKS

Tire size

Pressure specifications in

bar/PSI

Tire size

Pressure specifications in

bar/PSI

Specifications in

bar/PSI with cold

Specifications in

tires

bar/PSI with cold

tires

195/55 R 16 87 H

2.8 / 41

2.6 / 38

M+S RSC

185/50 R 17 86 H

3.1 / 45

2.9 / 42

M+S XL RSC

195/55 R 16 87 V M

+S A/S RSC

205/45 R 17 88 W

XL RSC

195/55 R 16 87 W

RSC

205/45 R 17 88 V

M+S XL A/S RSC

175/60 R 16 86 H

3.1 / 45

2.9 / 42

205/45 R 17 88 V

M+S XL RSC

185/50 R 17 86 H

M+S XL RSC

205/40 R 18 86 W

3.4 / 49

3.2 / 46

XL RSC

205/45 R 17 88 V M

+S XL A/S RSC

205/45 R 17 88 V M

+S XL RSC

205/45 R 17 88 W

XL RSC

205/40 R 18 86 W

XL RSC

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On 5-door models: COOPER

On 5-door models: COOPER S

Tire size

Pressure specifications in

Tire size

Pressure specifications in

bar/PSI

Specifications in

bar/PSI with cold

tires

175/65 R 15 84 H

2.8 / 41

2.6 / 38

195/55 R 16 87 H

2.8 / 41

M+S A/S Std

M+S RSC

175/65 R 15 88 H

195/55 R 16 87 V M

M+S XL Std

+S A/S RSC

175/65 R 15 88

195/55 R 16 87 W

rear XL Std

RSC

195/55 R 16 87 H

175/60 R 16 86 H

3.1 / 45

M+S RSC

M+S XL RSC

195/55 R 16 87

205/45 R 17 88 V M

V M+S A/S RSC

+S XL A/S RSC

195/55 R 16 87 W

205/45 R 17 88 V M

RSC

+S XL RSC

205/45 R 17 88 V

205/45 R 17 88 W

M+S XL A/S RSC

XL RSC

205/45 R 17 88 V

185/50 R 17 86 H

M+S XL RSC

205/45 R 17 88 W

205/40 R 18 86 W

XL RSC

175/60 R 16 86 H

2.8 / 41

M+S XL RSC

185/50 R 17 86 H

Tire identification marks

M+S XL RSC

205/40 R 18 86 W

Tire size

XL RSC

205/45 R 17 84 V

Emergency wheel

Speed up to a max. of

205: nominal width in mm

T 115/70 R 15 90

50 mph / 80 km/h

45: aspect ratio in %

4.2 / 60

R: radial tire code

17: rim diameter in inches

84: load rating, not for ZR tires

V: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires

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Maximum tire load

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Maximum tire load is the maximum permissible

Quality grades can be found where applicable

weight for which the tire is approved.

on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder

and maximum section width.

Locate the maximum tire load on the tire side-

wall and the Gross Axle Weight Rating - GAWR -

E.g.: Treadwear 200; Traction AA; Temperature

on the certification label on the driver’s door

pillar. Divide the tire load by 1.1. It must be

greater than one-half of the vehicle’s Gross

DOT Quality Grades

Axle Weight Rating - GAWR. Note, front vs. rear

Treadwear

GAWR and tire loads, respectively.

Traction AA A B C

Temperature A B C

Speed letter

Q = up to 100 mph/160 km/h

All passenger vehicle tires must conform to

Federal Safety Requirements in addition to

R = 106 mph/170 km/h

these grades.

S = up to 112 mph/180 km/h

T = up to 118 mph/190 km/h

Treadwear

H = up to 131 mph/210 km/h

The treadwear grade is a comparative rating

based on the wear rate of the tire when tested

V = up to 150 mph/240 km/h

under controlled conditions on a specified gov-

W = up to 167 mph/270 km/h

ernment test course. E.g., a tire graded 150

Y = up to 186 mph/300 km/h

would wear one and one-half, 1 g, times as well

on the government course as a tire graded 100.

Tire Identification Number

The relative performance of tires depends upon

DOT code: DOT xxxx xxx 3817

the actual conditions of their use, however, and

may depart significantly from the norm due to

xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand

variations in driving habits, service practices

xxx: tire size and tire design

and differences in road characteristics and cli-

3817: tire age

mate.

Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of

the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Traction

The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are

Tire age

AA, A, B, and C.

Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop

Recommendation

on wet pavement as measured under control-

Regardless of the tire tread, replace tires at

led conditions on specified government test

least every 6 years.

surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked

C may have poor traction performance.

Manufacture date

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based

You can find the manufacture date of the tire

on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and

on the tire's sidewall.

does not include acceleration, cornering, hy-

droplaning, or peak traction characteristics.

Designation

Manufacture date

DOT … 3817

38th week, 2017

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Wheels and tires

Temperature

Winter tires

The temperature grades are A, the highest, B,

Do not drive with a tire tread of less than

and C, representing the tire's resistance to the

0.16 in/4 mm, as such tires are less suitable for

generation of heat and its ability to dissipate

winter operation.

heat when tested under controlled conditions

on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.

Minimum tread depth

Sustained high temperature can cause the ma-

terial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire

life, and excessive temperature can lead to

sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to

a level of performance which all passenger ve-

hicle tires must meet under the Federal Motor

Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades Band A

represent higher levels of performance on the

laboratory test wheel than the minimum re-

quired by law.

Wear indicators are distributed around the tire's

WARNING

circumference and have the legally required

The temperature grade for this tire is es-

minimum height of 0.063 inches/1.6 mm.

tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and

not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla-

The positions of the wear indicators are marked

tion, or excessive loading, either separately or

on the tire sidewall with TWI, Tread Wear Indi-

in combination, can cause heat buildup and

cator.

possible tire failure.◀

Tire damage

RSC - Run-flat tires

Run-flat tires, refer to page 213, are labeled

General information

with a circular symbol containing the letters

RSC marked on the sidewall.

Inspect your tires regularly for damage, foreign

objects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.

M+S

Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces,

Winter and all-season tires with better cold

as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles can

weather performance than summer tires.

cause serious damage to wheels, tires and sus-

pension parts. This is more likely to occur with

low-profile tires, which provide less cushioning

between the wheel and the road. Be careful to

Tire tread

avoid road hazards and reduce your speed, es-

pecially if your vehicle is equipped with low-

Summer tires

profile tires.

Do not drive with a tire tread of less than

Indications of tire damage or other vehicle mal-

0.12 in/3 mm, otherwise there is an increased

functions:

risk of hydroplaning.

▷ Unusual vibrations.

▷ Unusual tire or running noises.

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▷ Unusual handling such as a strong ten-

Wheel and tire combination

dency to pull to the left or right.

Damage can be caused by the following situa-

General information

tions, for instance:

You can ask the dealer’s service center or an-

other qualified service center or repair shop

▷ Driving over curbs.

about the correct wheel/tire combination and

▷ Road damage.

wheel rim versions for the vehicle.

▷ Tire inflation pressure too low.

▷ Vehicle overloading.

Safety information

▷ Incorrect tire storage.

WARNING

Wheels and tires which are not suitable

Safety information

for your vehicle can damage parts of the vehi-

WARNING

cle, for instance due to contact with the body

due to tolerances despite the same official size

Damaged tires can lose tire inflation pres-

rating. There is a risk of an accident. The manu-

sure, which can lead to loss of vehicle control.

facturer of your vehicle strongly suggests that

There is a risk of an accident. If tire damage is

you use wheels and tires that have been rec-

suspected while driving, immediately reduce

ommended by the vehicle manufacturer for

speed and stop. Have wheels and tires

your vehicle type.◀

checked. For this purpose, drive carefully to the

nearest dealer’s service center or another

WARNING

qualified service center or repair shop. Have

Incorrect wheel/tire combinations will

vehicle towed or transported as needed. Do not

have a negative impact on the vehicle's han-

repair damaged tires, but have them re-

dling and on the function of a variety of sys-

placed.◀

tems, such as ABS or DSC. There is a risk of an

WARNING

accident. To maintain good handling and vehi-

cle response, use only tires with a single tread

Tires can become damaged by driving

configuration from a single manufacturer. The

over obstacles, e.g., curbs or road damage, at

manufacturer of the vehicle recommends that

high speed. Larger wheels have a smaller tire

you use wheels and tires that have been rec-

cross-section. The smaller the tire cross-section,

ommended by the vehicle manufacturer for

the higher the risk of tire damage. There is a

your vehicle type. Following tire damage, have

danger of accidents and property damage. If

the original wheel/tire combination remounted

possible, drive around obstacles, or drive over

on the vehicle as soon as possible.◀

them slowly and carefully.◀

Changing wheels and

tires

Mounting and wheel balancing

Have mounting and wheel balancing carried

out by a dealer’s service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop.

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Wheels and tires

Recommended tire brands

Maximum speed of winter tires

If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher

than the permissible speed for the winter tires,

then attach a label showing the permissible

maximum speed in the field of view. The label

is available from a dealer’s service center or an-

other qualified service center or repair shop.

With winter tires mounted, observe and do not

exceed the permissible maximum speed.

For each tire size, the manufacturer of the vehi-

Run-flat tires

cle recommends certain tire brands. The tire

If you are already using run-flat tires, for your

brands can be identified by a star on the tire

own safety you should replace them only with

sidewall.

the same kind. No spare tire is available in the

case of a flat tire. Further information is availa-

ble from a dealer’s service center or another

New tires

qualified service center or repair shop.

Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur-

ing circumstances when tires are brand-new;

Rotating wheels between axles

they achieve their full traction potential after a

Different wear patterns can occur on the front

break-in time.

and rear axles depending on individual driving

Drive conservatively for the first

conditions. The tires can be rotated in pairs be-

200 miles/300 km.

tween the axles to achieve even wear. Further

information is available from a dealer’s service

Retreaded tires

center or another qualified service center or re-

WARNING

pair shop. After rotating, check the tire pressure

and correct, if needed.

Retreaded tires can have different tire

casing structures. With advanced age the serv-

Storing tires

ice life can be limited. There is a risk of an acci-

dent. The manufacturer of your vehicle does

Air pressure

not recommend the use of retreaded tires.◀

Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres-

The manufacturer of your vehicle does not rec-

sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.

ommend the use of retreaded tires.

Storage

Winter tires

Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry and dark

Winter tires are recommended for operating on

place.

winter roads.

Always protect tires against all contact with oil,

Although so-called all-season M+S tires provide

grease, and solvents.

better winter traction than summer tires, they

Do not leave tires in plastic bags.

usually do not provide the same level of per-

formance as winter tires.

Remove dirt from wheels or tires.

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Run-flat tires

Repairing a flat tire

Concept

Safety measures

Run-flat tires permit continued driving under

▷ Park the vehicle as far away as possible

restricted conditions even in the event of a

from passing traffic and on solid ground.

complete loss of tire inflation pressure.

▷ Switch on the hazard warning system.

▷ Secure the vehicle against rolling away by

General information

setting the parking brake.

The wheels are composed of tires that are self-

▷ Turn the steering wheel until the front

supporting to a limited degree.

wheels are in the straight-ahead position

The support of the sidewall allows the tire to re-

and engage the steering wheel lock.

main drivable to a restricted degree in the

▷ Have all vehicle occupants get out of the

event of a tire inflation pressure loss.

vehicle and ensure that they remain out-

Follow the instructions for continued driving

side the immediate area in a safe place,

with a flat tire.

such as behind a guardrail.

▷ If necessary, set up a warning triangle at an

Safety information

appropriate distance.

WARNING

Your vehicle handles differently with a

run-flat with no or low inflation pressure; for in-

Mobility System

stance, your lane stability when braking is re-

duced, braking distances are longer and the

Concept

self-steering properties will change. There is a

With the Mobility System, minor tire damage

risk of an accident.

can be sealed temporarily to enable continued

Drive moderately and do not exceed a speed of

travel. To accomplish this, sealant is pumped

50 mph/80 km/h.◀

into the tires, which seals the damage from the

inside.

Label

General information

▷ Follow the instructions on using the Mobi-

lity System found on the compressor and

sealant container.

▷ Use of the Mobility System may be ineffec-

tive if the tire puncture measures approx.

1/8 inches/4 mm or more.

▷ Contact a dealer’s service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop if the

The tires are marked on the tire sidewall with

tire cannot be made drivable.

RSC Run-flat System Component.

▷ If possible, do not remove foreign bodies

that have penetrated the tire. Only remove

foreign objects if they are visibly protruding

from the tire.

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▷ Pull the speed limit sticker off the sealant

Inflation pressure dial

container and apply it to the steering

Reduce inflation pressure

wheel.

On/off switch

▷ The use of a sealant can damage the TPM

wheel electronics. In this case, have the

Compressor

TPM wheel electronics replaced at the next

Connector/cable for socket

opportunity.

Connection hose

▷ The compressor can be used to check the

tire inflation pressure.

Safety measures

▷ Park the vehicle as far away as possible

Overview

from passing traffic and on solid ground.

Storage

▷ Switch on the hazard warning system.

The Mobility System is located under the cargo

▷ Secure the vehicle against rolling away by

floor panel.

setting the parking brake.

▷ Turn the steering wheel until the front

Sealant container

wheels are in the straight-ahead position

and engage the steering wheel lock.

▷ Have all vehicle occupants get out of the

vehicle and ensure that they remain out-

side the immediate area in a safe place,

such as behind a guardrail.

▷ If necessary, set up a warning triangle at an

appropriate distance.

Filling the tire with sealant

▷ Sealant container, arrow 1.

▷ Filling hose, arrow 2.

Safety information

Observe use-by date on the sealant container.

DANGER

If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventila-

tion is insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can

Compressor

enter into the vehicle. The exhaust gases con-

tain pollutants which are colorless and odorless.

In enclosed areas, exhaust gases can also accu-

mulate outside of the vehicle. There is danger

to life. Keep the exhaust pipe free and ensure

sufficient ventilation.◀

NOTE

The compressor can overheat during ex-

tended operation. There is a risk of damage to

Sealant container unlocking

property. Do not run the compressor for more

than 10 minutes.◀

Holder for sealant container

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Filling

4. Screw the filling hose of the sealant con-

tainer onto the tire valve of the nonworking

1. Shake the sealant container.

wheel.

2. Pull filling hose completely out of the cover

5. With the compressor switched off, insert

of the sealant container. Do not kink the

the plug into the power socket inside the

hose.

vehicle.

3. Slide the sealant container into the holder

6. With the ignition switched on or the engine

on the compressor housing, ensuring that it

running, switch on the compressor.

engages audibly.

Let the compressor run for max. 10 minutes to

fill the tire with sealant and achieve a tire infla-

tion pressure of approx. 2.5 bar.

While the tire is being filled with sealant, the

tire inflation pressure may sporadically reach

approx. 5 bar. Do not switch off the compressor

at this point.

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Checking and adjusting the tire

Insert the connector into the power socket

inflation pressure

inside the vehicle.

Checking

1. Switch off the compressor.

2. Read the tire inflation pressure on the tire

pressure gage.

To continue the trip, a tire inflation pressure of

at least 2 bar must be reached.

Removing and stowing the sealant

container

With the ignition switched on or the engine

running, switch on the compressor.

1. Unscrew the filling hose of the sealant con-

tainer from the tire valve.

If a tire inflation pressure of at least 2 bar

cannot be reached, contact your dealer’s

2. Press the red unlocking device.

service center or another qualified service

3. Remove the sealant container from the

center or repair shop.

compressor.

If a tire inflation pressure of at least 2 bar is

4. Wrap and store the sealant container in

reached, see Minimum tire inflation pres-

suitable material to avoid dirtying the cargo

sure is reached.

area.

Unscrew the connection hose of the com-

pressor from the tire valve.

Minimum tire inflation pressure is not

reached

Pull the connector out of the power socket

inside the vehicle.

1. Pull the connector out of the power socket

inside the vehicle.

Stow the Mobility System in the vehicle.

2. Drive 33 ft/10 m forward and back to dis-

tribute the sealant in the tire.

Minimum tire inflation pressure is

reached

3. Screw the connection hose of the compres-

1. Unscrew the connection hose of the com-

sor directly onto the tire valve stem.

pressor from the tire valve.

2. Pull the connector out of the power socket

inside the vehicle.

3. Stow the Mobility System in the vehicle.

4. Immediately drive approx. 5 miles/10 km to

ensure that the sealant is evenly distributed

in the tire.

Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

If possible, do not drive at speeds less than

12 mph/20 km/h.

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Adjustment

Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor TPM, refer

to page 118.

1. Stop at a suitable location.

Replace the nonworking tire and the sealant

2. Screw the connection hose of the compres-

container of the Mobility System at the next op-

sor directly onto the tire valve stem.

portunity.

Snow chains

Safety information

WARNING

With the mounting of snow chains on un-

suitable tires, the snow chains can come into

Insert the connector into the power socket

contact with vehicle parts. There is a risk of ac-

inside the vehicle.

cidents or risk of damage to property. Only

mount snow chains on tires that are designated

by their manufacturer as suitable for the use of

snow chains.◀

WARNING

Insufficiently tight snow chains may dam-

age tires and vehicle components. There is a

risk of accidents or risk of damage to property.

Make sure that the snow chains are always suf-

ficiently tight. Re-tighten as needed according

Correct the tire inflation pressure to at least

to the snow chain manufacturer's instruc-

2.0 bar.

tions.◀

▷ Increase tire inflation pressure: with the

ignition switched on or the engine run-

Fine-link snow chains

ning, switch on the compressor.

The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends

▷ Reduce tire inflation pressure: press the

use of fine-link snow chains. Certain types of

button on the compressor.

fine-link snow chains have been tested by the

Unscrew the connection hose of the com-

manufacturer of the vehicle and recommended

pressor from the tire valve.

as road-safe and suitable.

Pull the connector out of the power socket

Information regarding suitable snow chains is

inside the vehicle.

available from a dealer’s service center or an-

other qualified service center or repair shop.

Stow the Mobility System in the vehicle.

Use

Continuing the trip

Use only in pairs on the front wheels, equipped

Do not exceed the maximum permissible speed

with the tires of the following size:

of 50 mph/80 km/h.

▷

175/65 R 15.

Reinitialize the run-flat tires, refer to page 123.

▷

175/60 R 16.

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Wheels and tires

▷

185/50 R 17.

DANGER

John Cooper Works:

Supports such as wooden blocks under

the vehicle jack may prevent it from achieving

185/50 R 17.

its load capacity due to its restricted height. The

Follow the snow chain manufacturer's instruc-

load capacity of the wooden blocks may be ex-

tions.

ceeded, causing the vehicle to tip over. There is

Do not initialize the run-flat tires after mount-

a risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not place

ing snow chains, as doing so may result in in-

supports under the vehicle jack.◀

correct readings.

WARNING

Do not reset the Tire Pressure Monitor TPM af-

ter mounting snow chains, as doing so may re-

The jack, issued by the vehicle manufac-

sult in incorrect readings.

turer, is provided in order to perform a wheel

change in the event of a breakdown. The jack is

When driving with snow chains, briefly activate

not designed for frequent use; for example,

Dynamic Traction Control DTC, if needed.

changing from summer to winter tires. Using

the jack frequently may cause it to become

Maximum speed with snow chains

jammed or damaged. There is a risk of injury

Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h

and risk of damage to property. Only use the

when using snow chains.

jack to attach an emergency or spare wheel in

the event of a breakdown.◀

Changing wheels/tires

WARNING

On soft, uneven or slippery ground, for

General information

example snow, ice, tiles, etc., the vehicle jack

can slip away. There is a risk of injury. If possi-

When using run-flat tires or a flat tire kit, a

ble, change the wheel on a flat, solid, and slip-

wheel does not always need to be changed im-

resistant surface.◀

mediately when there is a loss of tire inflation

pressure due to a flat tire.

WARNING

If needed, the tools for changing wheels are

The vehicle jack is optimized for lifting

available as accessories from a dealer’s service

the vehicle and for the jacking points on the ve-

center or another qualified service center or re-

hicle only. There is a risk of injury. Do not lift

pair shop.

any other vehicle or cargo using the vehicle

jack.◀

Safety information

WARNING

DANGER

If the vehicle jack is not inserted into the

The vehicle jack is only provided for

jacking point provided for this purpose, the ve-

short-term lifting of the vehicle for wheel

hicle may be damaged or the vehicle jack may

changes. Even if all safety measures are ob-

slip when it is being cranked up. There is a risk

served, there is a risk of the raised vehicle fall-

of injury or risk of damage to property. When

ing, if the vehicle jack tilts over. There is a risk

cranking up the vehicle jack, ensure that it is in-

of injuries or danger to life. If the vehicle is

serted in the jacking point next to the wheel

raised, do not lie under the vehicle and do not

housing.◀

start the engine.◀

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Wheels and tires

MOBILITY

WARNING

objects, for instance a rock, under the wheels

of both the front and rear axles against the roll-

A vehicle that is raised on a vehicle jack

ing direction.

may fall off of the jack if lateral forces are ex-

erted on it. There is a risk of injury and risk of

damage to property. While the vehicle is raised,

Lug bolt lock

do not exert lateral forces on the vehicle or pull

abruptly on the vehicle. Have a stuck wheel re-

Concept

moved by a dealer’s service center or another

The wheel lug bolts have a special coding. The

qualified service center or repair shop.◀

lug bolts can only be released with the adapter

which matches the coding.

Securing the vehicle against rolling

Overview

General information

The adapter of the lug bolt lock is located in the

The vehicle manufacturer recommends to addi-

onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 233.

tionally secure the vehicle against rolling away

when changing a wheel.

On a level surface

▷ Lug bolt, arrow 1.

▷ Adapter, arrow 2.

Place wheel chocks or other suitable objects in

Unscrewing

front and behind the wheel that is diagonal to

1. Attach the adapter to the lug bolt.

the wheel to be changed.

2. Unscrew the lug bolt.

3. Remove the adapter after unscrewing the

On a slight downhill gradient

lug bolt.

Screwing on

1. Attach the adapter to the lug bolt. If neces-

sary, turn the adapter until it fits on the lug

bolt.

2. Screw on the lug bolt. The tightening tor-

que is 140 Nm.

3. Remove the adapter and stow it after

screwing on the lug bolt.

If you need to change a wheel on a slight

downhill grade, place chocks and other suitable

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