Towing and Service Manual BMW Mini Cooper and Mini Cooper S

Tire Change On the Mini Cooper S, run-flat safety tires are standard and no spare is provided. A space-saver spare tire is located beneath the rear luggage compartment on Mini Cooper models without optional run-flat safety tires. To use the spare tire, proceed as follows: 1. Obtain the wheel nut wrench and tire lifting tools from the on-board tool kit… 2. Using the wheel nut wrench, unscrew the retaining bolt located beneath the rear luggage compartment floor cover. 3. Screw the lifting handle into the threads, and then lift the tire slightly. 4. Squeeze the two retaining clips together. The tire is now released and may be gently lowered using the lifting handle. 5. When the tire is lowered, unscrew the lifting handle and unscrew the extension tube from the tire valve stem. The spare tire may now be installed using proper jacking and safety precautions. Jump-starting Refer to all general jump-starting procedures and precautions found in the General Information section of the AAA/CAA Towing and Service Manual. Always use the latest available edition of the manual to assure the most up-to-date information. The following procedures are specific to the Mini Cooper and Mini Cooper S. Prepare for jump-starting as follows: 1. Ensure that all accessories and systems are turned off on both the Mini and the service vehicle. The batteries should be of approximately the same capacity rating. Never use more than normal charging system voltage (12 volt battery and charging system of 14.8 volts or less.) 2. Turn off the engine of the service vehicle until connections are made. 3. On Mini Cooper models, the battery is located in the engine compartment. Depress both clips of the Mini’s battery cover at the same time and remove the cover. On Mini Cooper S models, the battery is located in the rear luggage compartment. Open the engine compartment and remove the cover from the positive terminal connection provided for jump- starting. 4. Connect the jumper cables in the standard sequence: a. Connect the positive cable to the service vehicle battery, then to the positive terminal of the Mini. b. Connect the negative cable to the service vehicle battery, then to an engine or body ground of the Mini. 5. Start the engine of the service vehicle. Wait several minutes to charge the battery before cranking the Mini. 6. Crank the Mini’s engine. If the engine does not start after 10 seconds of cranking, wait at least 2 minutes before trying again. 7. Before disconnecting the jumper cables, switch on the Mini’s headlights, rear window defroster, and high blower speed. Wait 10 seconds before disconnecting. 8. Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse order of connection as stated above.

Mini Cooper S, Tire Change, Charging System, Safety Precautions, Engine Compartment, Terminal Connection, Jumper Cables, Lifting Tools, Wheel Nut Wrench