Emergency running systems
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 MINI Cooper and 2008 MINI Cooper. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
In addition to the warning systems, two emergency running systems are also employed to prevent a depressurized tire from caving in:
Components of emergency running system with self-supporting tires:
EMERGENCY RUNNING SYSTEMS CHART (SELF-SUPPORTING TIRES)
| RAW (standard equipment) | Tyre pressure warning |
| RD. (available as option from 03/2000) | Tyre pressure control |
| SST | Self Supporting Tyre |
| EH2 disc wheel | Disc wheel with Extended Hump 2 |
Components of emergency running system with integrated support ring:
EMERGENCY RUNNING SYSTEMS CHART (INTEGRATED SUPPORT RING)
| Support ring |
NOTE:
In the future, only for heavy safety vehicles (E38/3)
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| RD. (optional) | Tyre pressure control |
| H2 disc wheel | Standard disc wheel with Hump 2 |