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SEAT ADJUSTMENTLongitudinal seat adjustment 1. Lift the handle
2. Push the seat into the desired position
3. After releasing the handle, apply pres-
sure to the seat to ensure that the latch
engages securely.
Make corrections in the longitudinal
adjustment of the seat to ensure that
the safety belt still fits firmly against your
body. If you do not do this, the protection
provided by the safety belt may be
reduced.<
Seat height 1. To raise:
Pull the handle up repeatedly,
continuing until the seat reaches the
desired height
2. To lower:
Push the handle repeatedly, continuing
until the seat reaches the desired height.
Lumbar support* You can adjust the contour of the backrest
for additional support in the curvature of
your spine's lumbar region.
The upper hips and spinal column receive
supplementary support to help you main-
tain a relaxed, upright posture.
Turn the wheel to increase or decrease the
curvature.
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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATIONCONTROLS DATA INDEX
SAFETY BELTS STEERING WHEEL Drive with your safety belt onEven though there is an airbag, wear a
safety belt every time you get in the
vehicle, because airbags enhance safety by
providing added protection.To fastenMake sure you hear the lock engage in the
belt buckle.To release1. Press the red button in the belt buckle
2. Hold the belt
3. Guide the belt back into its reel.
Safety belt height adjustmentUse the height adjustment mechanism to
adapt the safety belt to the ideal position
for your own body:
Press the button and at the same time push
the entire unit upwards or downwards.
Also observe the instructions on adjusting
the seats on page 31.
If the safety belts are damaged or
stretched in an accident: have the
safety belt system replaced by your MINI
center and the belt anchors checked, other-
wise the safety function can no longer be
guaranteed. If a child-restraint system was
in the vehicle during an accident, consult
the manufacturer's instructions regarding
replacement.<
To adjust the steering wheel height1. Push the locking lever downward
2. Adjust the desired steering wheel
position
3. Pull the lever back in.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while the vehicle is moving, other-
wise unexpected movement could increase
the risk of accident.<
