43
OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATIONCONTROLS DATA INDEX
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
HEAD RESTRAINTS
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 maintain a relaxed,
upright posture. Turn the wheel.
The curvature is increased or decreased.
Backrest tilt 1. Pull up the lever at the inside of the seat2. Apply weight to or remove weight from
the backrest as required3. Release the lever so that the backrest
locks into place.
AdjustingTo raise: pull the head restraint upward.To lower: press the button and push the
head restraint downward.
You can reduce the risk of spinal injury and whiplash by adjusting the
head restraint to a height at which it is cen
-
tered roughly at ear level.
To avoid possible violation of traffic laws,
never retract the head restraints unless the
rear seats are empty. Always ensure that
the head restraints are raised before trans
-
porting passengers in the rear seat.<
EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
Interlock, refer to Steering
locked
51
Intermittent operation of the
wipers
59
Interval
display, service
112
J Jack
125
, 129
points
128
Jack, refer to Tire change set
MINI Mobility System
129
Run Flat tires
102
space-saver spare tire
125
Jacking points
128
Jets, refer to Ventilation
77, 80
Jets, refer to Windshield
washer jets
60
Jump-starting
134
K Keys
24
Kickdown
55
Knock control
94
L Lamp defect
121
Lamp replacement, refer to
Lamps and bulbs
121
Lamps and bulbs
121
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
Low beams
57
Lashing eyelets, refer to
Securing the load
88
LATCH child-restraint
mounting system
50
Leather care
115
LEDs light-emitting diodes
124
Length, refer to
Dimensions
141
, 142
License plate lamp, bulb
replacement
124
Lifting handle, space-saver
spare tire
125
Light switch
57
Light-alloy wheels, care
114
Light-emitting diodes
(LEDs)
124
Lighter
82
Lighting of the instruments
58
'Lights on' warning
57
Load securing devices, refer to
Securing the load
88
Loading the vehicle
86
Loads, refer to Loading cargo
86
Locking
from inside
28
from outside
26
Locking/unlocking the vehicle,
acknowledgment
signals
26, 27
Low beams
57
bulb replacement
122
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support
43
Luggage compartment
cover
85
emergency operation, refer
to Manual release
30
opening from the outside
29
opening with the remote
control
26
opening/closing, refer to
Tailgate
29
tailgate
29
volume
143
, 144
Luggage compartment in the
MINI
85
Luggage compartment lid
emergency operation, refer
to Manual release
30
opening, remote control
26
Luggage compartment lid, refer
to Tailgate
29
Luggage compartment net
88
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack
89
Lumbar support
43
M M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires
103
Maintenance system
112
Make-up mirror, illuminated
47
Malfunction
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
56
convertible top
37
door lock
27
fuel filler door
95
glass sunroof, electric
34
tailgate
30
Manual air distribution
76
Manual operation
door lock
27
driver's door
27
fuel filler door
95
glass sunroof, electric
34
power convertible top
37
tailgate
30
transmission lock for
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
54
Manual transmission
53
Master keys with remote
control
24
Maximum cooling
79
Maximum speed, with winter
tires
103
MC operation, refer to
Owner's Manual for Radio
