CONTROLSAdjustments
38
Seats
Note before adjusting
Never attempt to adjust your seat while
the vehicle is moving. The seat could
respond with unexpected movement, and the
ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an
accident.
On the front passenger seat as well, do not
incline the backrest too far to the rear while the
vehicle is being driven; otherwise, there is a dan-
ger in the event of an accident of sliding under
the safety belt, eliminat ing the protection nor-
mally provided by the belt. <
Comply with the instruct ions on head restraint
height on page 39 and on damaged safety belts
on page 41.
Seat adjustment
Observe the instructions on page 38 to
ensure the best possible personal protec-
tion. <
Longitudinal adjustment
Pull the lever, arrow 1, and slide the seat into the
desired position, arrows 2.
After releasing the lever, move the seat slightly
forward or back so that it engages properly.
Height
Pull up or push down the lever repeatedly,
arrows 1, until the desired he ight is reached,
arrows 2.
Backrest
Pull the lever, arrow 1, and apply your weight to
the backrest or lift it off, as necessary, arrows 2.
Lumbar support*
You can also adjust the contour of the backrest
to obtain additional support in the lumbar
region.
The upper hips and spinal column receive sup-
plementary support to help you maintain a
relaxed, upright sitting position.
AdjustmentsCONTROLS
39
Turn the wheel to increase or decrease the cur-
vature.
Getting in back
1.Pull up the lever on the seat backrest,
arrow 1.
The backrest folds forward.
2. Move the seat forwar d by pushing on the
backrest, arrow 2.
Return seat to original position
The driver's seat has a mechanical memory
function for the forwar d/back setting and the
backrest adjustment.
1. Slide the seat to return to its starting posi-
tion.
Do not fold the backrest up until the
seat is in its previous position. Other-
wise, the seat will engage in its current posi-
tion. In this case, adjust the longitudinal
position manually, page 38.<
2. Fold the backrest back up to lock the seat.
When moving the seat backward, ensure
that you do not cause personal injury or
property damage. Before driving off, engage the front seats and
seat backrests. Ot
herwise, there is a risk of acci-
dent due to unexpected movement. <
Head restraints
Correctly adjusted head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
Correctly adjust the head restraints of all
occupied seats; otherwise, there is an
increased risk of injury in an accident. <
Height
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is
approximately at ear level.
Distance
Adjust the distance so th at the head restraint is
as close as possible to the back of the head.
Height adjustment
To raise: pull up.
To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and slide
the head restraint down.
Removing
Only remove a head restraint if no one will be
sitting on the seat in question.
Reinstall the head restraint before trans-
porting passengers, as otherwise the head
restraint cannot provide its protective func-
tion. <
MOBILITYUnder the hood
198
Under the hood
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without
the required professional technical training. If
you are not familiar with the regulations to be
observed, have the necessary work on your
vehicle carried out only by a MINI dealer or a
workshop that has specially trained personnel
working in accordance with the specifications of
the MINI manufacturer. If this work is not carried
out properly, there is a danger of subsequent
damage and related safety hazards. <
Hood
Releasing
Pull the lever.
Do not clean the windshield and head-
lamps if the hood is unlocked as this may
damage the headlamp washer system
*. <
Opening
To avoid damage, make sure that the
wiper arms are against the windshield
before you open the hood. <
Press the release handle and open the hood.
Closing
Close the hood from a height of approx. 16 in/
40 cm with momentum. It must be clearly heard
to engage.
If you notice any signs while driving your
vehicle that the hood is not completely
closed, stop at once and close it securely.
Make sure that the closing path of the hood is
clear; otherwise, injuries may result. <
MOBILITYReplacing components
216
1.Fold up the floor mat.
2. Unscrew the nut, arrow, and remove the
space-saver spare tire.
Driving with the space-saver spare tire
Drive cautiously and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. Changes may
occur in vehicle handling such as lower track sta-
bility during br aking, longer braking distances
and changes in self-steering properties when
close to the handling limit. These properties are
more noticeable with winter tires. <
Only one space-saver spare tire may be
mounted at one time. Mount a wheel and
tire of the original size as soon as possible, to
avoid any safety risks. <
Check the tire inflation pressure at the ear-
liest opportunity and correct it if neces-
sary. Replace the defective tire as soon as possi-
ble and have the new wheel/tire assembly
balanced. <
Preparing for a tire change
Observe the safety precautions regarding
flat tires on page 213.<
Additional safety measures when chang-
ing tires:
Only change the tire wh en parked on a surface
that is level, firm and not slippery.
The vehicle or the jack could slip sideways on
soft or slippery support surfaces, such as snow,
ice, flagstones, etc.
Do not use a wooden block or similar object as a
support base for the jack, as this would prevent
it from extending to its full support height and
reduce its load-carrying capacity. Do not lie under the vehicle or start the engine
when the vehicle is supported by the jack; other-
wise, there is a risk of fatal injury.
<
1. Place the foldable chock
* behind the front
wheel on the other side of the vehicle or in
front of the wheel if the vehicle is on an
incline. If the wheel is changed on a surface
with a more severe sl ope, take additional
precautions to secure the vehicle from roll-
ing.
2. Uncover the lug bolts if necessary.
3. Loosen the lug bolts by a half turn.
Jacking up the vehicle
The vehicle jack is designed for changing
wheels only. Do not attempt to raise
another vehicle model with it or to raise any load
of any kind. To do so could cause accidents and
personal injury. <
1. Place the jack at the jacking point closest to
the wheel.
The jack base must be perpendicular to the
surface beneath the jacking point.
2. During jacking up, insert the jack head in the
square recess of the jacking point.
Everything from A to ZREFERENCE
243
Gear shifting
– automatic transmission49
– manual transmission 48
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 49
– manual transmission 48
General driving notes 98
Glass roof, electric 35
– convenient operation 28,29
– opening, closing 35
– remote control 28
– tilting 35
Glove compartment 92
GPS navigation, refer to Navigation system 108
Grills, refer to Air vents 85
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 228
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulb 210
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake 48
Hands-free device Bluetooth 154
Hands-free system 14,161 ,173
Hazard warning flashers 14
HD Radio 133
Head airbags 78
Head Light, refer to Adaptive Light Control 82
Head restraints 39
– sitting safely 37
Headlamp control, automatic 81
Headlamp flasher 51
– indicator lamp 11,13
Headlamp glass lens 209
Headlamps
– replacing bulb 210
Headlamps, care 205Heated
– mirrors
41
– rear window 86,88
– seats 40
Heating 85
– mirrors 41
– rear window 86,88
– seats 40
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing cargo 103
Height adjustment
– seats 38
– steering wheel 42
Height, refer to Dimensions 227
High beams 83
– headlamp flasher 83
– indicator lamp 13
– replacing bulb 210
High water, refer to Driving through water 99
Highway, refer to Route
criteria 118
Hill Assist 71
Hills 99
Holders for cups 94
Homepage 4
Hood 198
Horn 10
Hot exhaust system 98
Hydro
planing 99
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio 133
iDrive
– status information 19
Ignition 46
– switched off 47
– switched on 46
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio readiness 46
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 46
Ignition key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control 26 Ignition lock
46
Imprint 2
Incoming call 157,169
Indicator and warning
lamps 13
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 75
Indicator lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 83
Individual air distribution 87
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile 26
Inflation pressure monitoring, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 74
Information
– on another location 112
– on current position 112
– on destination location 112
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM 72
– glass roof, electric 35
– radio, refer to Station,
storing 133
Instructions for navigation system, refer to Voice
instructions 122
Instrument cluster, refer to Displays 12
Instrument lighting 83
Instrument pane l, refer to
Cockpit 10
Instrument pane l, refer to
Displays 12
Integrated key 26
Integrated universal remote control 90
Interactive map 114
Interesting destination for navigation 112
Interior lamps 84
– remote control 28
Interior rearview mirror 41
– automatic dimming feature 41
Interlock 49
Intermittent mode of the wipers 51