2006 MINI Hardtop 2 Door seat adjustment

CONTENTS
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© 2005 Bayerische Motoren Werke
Aktiengesellschaft
Munich, Germany
Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the
written consent of BMW AG, Munich.
Order No. 01 41 0 159 801
US-English VIII/05
Printed in Germany
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bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.
NOTES
About this Owner's Manual6
Additional sources of information6
Symbols used6
Your individual vehicle6
Editorial notice7
For your own safety7
Symbol on vehicle parts8
Service and warranty8
Reporting safety defects9
OVERVIEW
Cockpit12
Display elements13
Display elements with navigation system
or Cockpit Chrono Pack14
Indicator and warning lamps16
Multifunction steering wheel20
CONTROLS
Opening and closing:
Keys24
Central locking system24
Opening and closing: from outside25
Opening and closing: from inside28
Tailgate29
Electric power windows31
Glass sunroof, electric33
Roller sun blind34
Convertible top with integrated sliding
sunroof35
Wind deflector40
Adjustments:
Safe seating position42
Seat adjustment43
Head restraints44
Entry to the rear45
Safety belts46
Seat heating47
Steering wheel47
Mirrors48
Vehicle Memory49
Transporting children safely50

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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATIONCONTROLS DATA INDEX
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
Important adjustment information
Never try to adjust your seat while
operating the vehicle. The seat could
respond with an unexpected movement,
and the ensuing loss of vehicle control
could lead to an accident.
While driving, do not recline the backrest
too far toward the rear; this especially
applies to the front passenger seat. Other-
wise there is a risk that you will slide under
the safety belt in an accident, thus reducing
the protection provided by the safety
belt.<
Comply with the instructions on head
restraint height adjustment on page44
and on damaged safety belts on page47.
Longitudinal 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.
Height adjustment
1. To raise:
Pull the handle up repeatedly, continu-
ing until the seat reaches the desired
height
2. To lower:
Push the handle repeatedly, continuing
until the seat reaches the desired height.

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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 seat
2. Apply weight to or remove weight from
the backrest as required
3. Release the lever so that the backrest
locks into place.
Adjusting
To raise: pull the head restraint upward.
To lower: press the button, see arrow 1,
and push the head restraint downward.
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces
the risk of injury to the cervical spine in the
event of an accident.

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SAFETY BELTS
Comply with the instructions on
page42, or the occupants' personal
safety will be diminished.<
Make sure every occupant fastens his or
her safety belt. Airbags are an additional
safety device and work in conjunction with
the safety belts, but do not replace them.
To close
Make sure you hear the lock engage in the
belt buckle.
Safety belt reminder for the front seats
The indicator lamp flashes or lights
up. A signal also sounds. Check if
the safety belts have been properly
fastened.
The safety belt reminder is operational
above a speed of approx. 5 mph / 8 km/h.
The reminder can also occur if objects are
on the front passenger seat.
To release
1. Press the red button in the belt buckle
2. Hold the belt
3. Guide the belt back into its reel.Safety belt height adjustment in the
MINI
Press the button and at the same time push
the entire unit upwards or downwards.
Also observe the instructions on adjusting
the seats on page42.
Safety belt height in the MINI
Convertible
The seat belt height is adapted to your
body size if you are sitting correctly.

EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
158
Fuel filler door99
unlocking in the event of
electrical malfunction100
Fuel tank capacity151
Fuses139
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control86
Gas, refer to Average
consumption70
Gas, refer to Fuel quality99
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel
gauge66,67
Gasoline, refer to Fuel
quality99
Gear indicator, for automatic
transmission with
Steptronic57
Gear shifts, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic56
Gearshift lever
automatic transmission with
Steptronic56
manual transmission55
General driving notes96 Glass sunroof, electric33
convenience operation27
opening and closing in the
event of an electrical
malfunction34
remote control26
Glove compartment84
Gross weight, refer to
Weights149,150
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake54
Hazard warning flashers12
Head airbags75
Head restraints44
Headlamp flasher60
indicator lamp19
Headlamp washer reservoir63
capacity, refer to
Capacities151
Headlamp washer system
cleaning headlamps63
washer fluid63
Headlamps
bulb replacement128
care120
Heated mirrors48
Heated rear window
air conditioning system79
automatic climate control82 Heating78
exterior mirrors48
rear window79,82
seats47
windshield79,82
Heavy load, refer to Loading92
Height adjustment
seats43
steering wheel47
Height, refer to
Dimensions147,148
High beams60
bulb replacement128
headlamp flasher60
indicator lamp19
High Performance Synthetic
Oil, refer to Engine oil115
capacity151
recommended oils115
specified oils115
Holders for beverages85
Horn12
Hot exhaust system98
Hydraulic brake117
Hydroplaning
97
I
Ignition53
Ignition key24
Ignition key positions, refer to
Ignition lock53 Ignition lock53
Illuminated vanity mirror48
Imitation leather120
Imprint2
Index154
Indicator and warning lamps,
overview16
Indicator/warning lamp
airbags76
ASC72
brakes117
coolant temperature67
DSC72
fasten safety belts46
Flat Tire Monitor74
fog lamps61
reserve fuel capacity66,67
Individual air distribution83
Individual settings, refer to
Vehicle Memory49
Inflation pressure monitor,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor73
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure101
Inspection68
Instrument cluster, refer to
Display elements13
Instrument lighting61
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit12

EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
161
OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
Pollen, refer to
Microfilter80
Microfilter/Activated-
charcoal filter83
Power convertible top35
Power failure138
Power output, refer to Engine
data146
Power supply, refer to Cigarette
lighter socket85
Power windows31
Pressure, tires101
reinflation using MINI
Mobility System136
Protective function, electric
glass sunroof34
Pumping in liquid sealant136
Q
Quality grades, refer to
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading105
R
Radiator, refer to Coolant115
Radio, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
Rain sensor62
Range69
Reading lamps62
Rear backrest, foldable88,89 Rear fog lamp61
bulb replacement130
indicator lamp61
Rear lamps, bulb
replacement129
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps129
Rear seats, adjusting head
restraints44
Rear shelf, refer to Luggage
compartment cover88
Rear turn signal indicators, bulb
replacement129
Rear window wiper63,64
replacement
127
Rearview mirror48
Recirculated air mode
air conditioning system79
automatic climate control82
Reclining seat, refer to Backrest
tilt44
Refueling99
fuel filler door99
Remaining distance for
service68
Remaining distance, refer to
Range69
Remote control25,26
garage door opener86
malfunction27 Remote control key, refer to
Master keys with remote
control24
Replacement key24
Replacement of tires
changing tires131
new wheels and tires109
Reporting safety defects9
Reserve indicator light, refer to
Fuel gauge66,67
Reservoir, washing systems63
Restraint systems
for children50
refer to Safety belts46
Retaining straps92
Reverse
automatic transmission with
Steptronic56
manual transmission55
Roller sun blind34
Roof load, refer to
Weights149,150
Roof-mounted luggage rack93
Rope, refer to Towing and Tow-
starting142

RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to
Run Flat tires108 Run Flat tires108
puncture107
replacing109
tire inflation pressure102
winter tires109
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run Flat
tires108
S
Safety belt height
adjustment46
Safety belts46
care121
height adjustment46
indicator lamp17,46
safe seating position42
Safety lock buttons, doors,
refer to Locking28
Safety systems, refer to
Airbags75
All Season traction Control
(ASC)71
Antilock Brake System
(ABS)71
Brake system71
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)71
Safety tires, refer to
Run Flat tires108
Seat adjustment43