2008 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE height adjustment

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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATIONCONTROLS DATA INDEX
SEAT ADJUSTMENTImportant 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 adjustment1. 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. Upward:
pull the handle repeatedly, continuing
until the seat reaches the desired height
2. Downward:
push the handle repeatedly, continuing
until the seat reaches the desired height.

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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 closeMake 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 release1. 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
MINIPress 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
ConvertibleThe seat belt height is adapted to your
body size if you are sitting correctly.

EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
164
Flat tire
Flat Tire Monitor74
,75
MINI Mobility System141
Run-Flat Tires75
space-saver spare tire137
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM76
Flat tire, refer to Changing
tires139
Flat tire, refer to Tire
condition113
Flat Tire Monitor74
indicator lamp17
issuing a flat tire warning75
malfunction75
,77
Floor coverings, carpets128
Floor mats128
Fog lamps62
indicator lamp62
Foldable rear backrest93
,94
Folding roof, refer to
Convertible top with
integrated sliding sunroof35
Foot braking, refer to General
driving notes103
Fresh air nozzles,
refer to Draft-free
ventilation84
Front airbags79
Front turn signal indicators,
bulb replacement134Fuel105
average consumption71
gauge67
,68
quality105
tank capacity157
Fuel filler door105
unlocking in the event of
electrical
malfunction106
,107
Fuses145
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control91
Gas, refer to Average
consumption71
Gas, refer to Fuel quality105
Gas cap105
Gasoline, refer to Fuel
quality105
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel
gauge67
,68
Gear indicator, for automatic
transmission with
Steptronic57
Gearshift lever
automatic transmission with
Steptronic56
manual transmission55Gear shifts, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic56
General driving notes102
Glass sunroof, electric33
convenience operation27
opening and closing in the
event of an electrical
malfunction34
remote control26
Glove compartment88
Gross weight, refer to
Weights155
,156
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake54
Hazard warning flashers12
Head airbags79
Headlamp flasher61
indicator lamp19
Headlamps
bulb replacement134
care127
Headlamp washer reservoir64
capacity, refer to
Capacities157
Headlamp washer system
cleaning headlamps64
washer fluid64
Head restraints44Heated rear window
air conditioning system83
automatic climate control86
Heating82
exterior mirrors48
mirrors48
rear window83
,86
seats47
windshield83
,86
Heavy load, refer to Loading97
Height, refer to
Dimensions153,154
Height adjustment
seats43
steering wheel47
High beams61
bulb replacement134
headlamp flasher61
indicator lamp19
High Performance Synthetic
Oil, refer to Engine oil122
recommended oils122
specified oils122
Holders for beverages89
Horn12
Hot exhaust system104
Hydraulic brake124
Hydroplaning103

EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
168
Remote control key, refer to
Master keys with remote
control24
Replacement key24
Replacement of tires
changing tires137
new wheels and tires116
Reporting safety defects9
Reserve indicator light, refer to
Fuel gauge67
,68
Reservoir, washing systems64
Reservoir for washer fluid64
Restraint systems
for children50
refer to Safety belts46
Retaining straps97
Reverse
automatic transmission with
Steptronic56
manual transmission55
Rod antenna127
Roller sun blind34
Roof load, refer to
Weights155,156
Roof-mounted luggage rack98
Rope, refer to Towing and Tow-
starting148
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to
Run-Flat Tires115Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-Flat
Tires115
Run-Flat Tires115
puncture114
replacing116
tire inflation pressure109
winter tires116
S
Safety belt height
adjustment46
Safety belts46
care128
height adjustment46
indicator lamp17
,46
reminder46
safe seating position42
Safety lock buttons, doors,
refer to Locking28
Safety systems, refer to
Airbags79
All Season traction Control
(ASC)72
Antilock Brake System
(ABS)72
Brake system72
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)72
Safety tires, refer to
Run-Flat Tires115Seat adjustment43
Seat-belt tensioner, refer to
Safety belts47
Seat heating47
Seats
heating47
safe seating position42
Securing loads, refer to Loading
cargo95
Securing the load97
Securing the vehicle
from inside28
from outside26
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic56
Selector lever positions,
automatic transmission with
Steptronic56
Selector lever shiftlock, refer to
Shiftlock56
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models, Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models125
Service interval display69
,125
Shifting gears in the automatic
transmission with
Steptronic58Shiftlock, refer to Range
selection56
Shift paddles58
Side airbags79
Side turn signal indicators, bulb
replacement135
Signal horn, refer to Horn12
Sitting safely42
with airbags42
with head restraints42
with safety belt42
Slipstream deflector, refer to
Wind deflector39
Smoker's equipment package,
refer to Ashtray89
Snow chains117
Socket 12 V90
Socket for
onboard diagnostics126
Socket in the luggage
compartment90
Space-saver spare tire
changing tires137
inflation pressure109
Spare key24
Spare tire, refer to Space-saver
spare tire137
Special oils, refer to Specified
engine oils122
Special wash program126
Specified oils122