2011 MINI Clubman steering wheel adjustment

CONTROLSAdjustments
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Adjustments
Sitting safely
The ideal sitting position can make a vital contri-
bution to relaxed, fatigu e-free driving. In con-
junction with the safety belts, the head restraints
and the airbags, the seated position has a major
influence on your safety in the event of an acci-
dent. To ensure that th e safety systems operate
with optimal efficiency, we strongly urge you to
observe the instructions contained in the follow-
ing section.
For additional informatio n on transporting chil-
dren safely, refer to page 38.
Airbags
Always maintain an adequate distance
between yourself and the airbags. Always
grip the steering wheel on the rim, with your
hands in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to
minimize the risk of inju ry to the hands or arms
in the event of the airbag being triggered off.
No one and nothing should come between the
airbags and the seat occupant.
Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the
front passenger side as a storage area. Ensure
that the front passenger is correctly seated, e.g.
that no feet or legs are propped against the
dashboard. Otherwise, leg injury could result if
the front airbag suddenly deployed.
Make sure that occupants keep their heads
away from the side ai rbag and do not lean
against the head-level ai rbag; otherwise injuries
can occur when the airbag is triggered. <
Even if you follow all the instructions, injuries
resulting from contact with airbags cannot be
fully excluded, depending on the circumstances.
The ignition and inflation noise may provoke a
mild hearing loss in extremely sensitive individ-
uals. This effect is usually only temporary.
For airbag locations and additional information
on airbags, refer to page 69.
Head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
Adjust the head restraint in such a way
that its center is at approx. ear level. Oth-
erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the
event of an accident. <
Head restraints, refer to page 34.
Safety belt
Before every drive, make sure that all occupants
wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the
safety belt as an additional safety device, but
they do not represent a substitute.
Number of safety belts
Never allow more than one person to
wear a single safety belt. Never allow
infants or small children to ride in a passenger's
lap.
Make sure that the belt in the lap area sits low
across the hips and does not press against the
abdomen. The safety belt must not rest against
the throat, run across sh arp edges, pass over
hard or fragile objects or be pinched. Fasten the
safety belt so that it is pulled taut across the lap
and shoulder, fitting the body snugly without
any twists. Otherwise, the belt could slide over
the hips in the event of a frontal collision and
injure the abdomen. Avoid wearing bulky cloth-
ing and regularly pull the belt in the upper-body
area taut; otherwise, its restraining effect could
be impaired. <
Safety belts, refer to page 35.

AdjustmentsCONTROLS
37
For proper function:
>Keep the photosensors clean
> Do not cover the area between the interior
rearview mirror and the windshield
> Do not place stickers or decals on the wind-
shield in front of the mirror.
Steering wheel
Adjustments
Do not adjust the steering wheel position
while the car is in motion; otherwise, there
is a risk of accident due to an unexpected move-
ment. <
1. Fold the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred
distance and angle to su it your seated posi-
tion.
3. Swing the lever back up.
Do not use force to swing the lever
back up; otherwise, the mechanism
will be damaged. <

REFERENCEEverything from A to Z
184
Footbrake, refer to Braking safely 91
Footwell lamps 76
For your own safety 5
Front airbags 69
Front fog lamps 75
– indicator lamp 161
– replacing bulb 149
Front seat adjustment 33
Frost on windows, refer to
Defrosting windows 80,82
FTM, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 63
Fuel 127
– gauge 51
– high-quality brands 127
– quality 127
– specifications 127
– tank volume 179
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel gauge 51
Fuel consumption display
– average fuel consumption 52
Fuel display, refer to Fuel gauge 51
Fuel filler flap 126
– releasing in the event of electrical malfunction 126
Fuses 156
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control 83
Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel consumption 52
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge 51
Gasoline, refer to Required fuel 127
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 44 Gear shifting
– automatic transmission
44
– manual transmission 43
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 44
– manual transmission 43
General driving notes 90
Glass roof, electric 30
– convenient operation 22,24
– opening, closing 30
– remote control 22
– tilting 30
Glove compartment 85
Grills, refer to Air vents 78
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights 178
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulb 148
Handbrake, refe r to Parking
brake 43
Hands-free system 14,120
Hazard warning flashers 14
HD Radio 103
Head airbags 69
Head Light, refer to Adaptive Light Control 74
Head restraints 34
– sitting safely 32
Headlamp control,
automatic 72
Headlamp flasher 46
– indicator lamp 11,161
Headlamp glass lens 147
Headlamps
– replacing bulb 148
Headlamps, care 143
Heated
– mirrors 36
– rear window 79,81
– seats 35 Heating
78
– mirrors 36
– rear window 79,81
– seats 35
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing cargo 95
Height adjustment
– seats 33
– steering wheel 37
Height, refer to
Dimensions 177
High beams 75
– headlamp flasher 75
– indicator lamp 161
– replacing bulb 148
High water, refer to Driving
through water 91
Hill Assist 63
Hills 91
Holders for cups 87
Homepage 4
Hood 136
Horn 10
Hot exhaust system 90
Hydroplaning 91
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio 103
Ignition 41
– switched off 42
– switched on 41
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness 41
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 41
Ignition key, refer to Integrated key/remote
control 20
Ignition lock 41
Imprint 2
Incoming call 117
Indicator and warning lamps 13,161
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 66
Indicator lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 76

Everything from A to ZREFERENCE
189
Steering wheel37
– adjustment 37
– buttons on steering wheel 11
– lock 41
– shift paddles 45
Steptronic, refer to Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 43
Storage area
– cargo area 92
Storage compartment, front passenger side 86
Storage compartments 86
Storage space
– storage compartments 86
Storing the vehicle 145
Storing tires 135
Stowage, refer to Storage compartments 86
Summer tires, re fer to Wheels
and tires 128
Switches, refer to Cockpit 10
Switching off
– engine 42
Switching off the engine
– Start/Stop button 41
Switching on
– CD player 100,105
– Radio MINI Boost CD 100
Switching the cooling function
on and off 82
Symbols 4
T
Tachometer 51
Tail lamp, refer to Tail lamps 150
– replacing bulb 150
Tail lamps 150
Tank volume, refer to Capacities 179
Technical data 176
Technical modifications 5Telephone
112
– hands-free system 120
– installation location, refer to Center armrest 85
– refer to separate Owner's Manual
– voice commands 120
Telephone call, refer to the Owner's Manual for the
telephone
Temperature display
– setting the units 55
Temperature of coolant, refer
to Coolant temperature 139
Temperature setting
– air conditioner 79
– automatic climate control 81
Tempomat, refer to Cruise control 49
Tensioning straps, refer to Securing cargo 95
The individual vehicle 4
Third brake lamp, refer to Center brake lamp 151
Three-point safety belt 35
Tightening the lug bolts
– keys 146
– torque 155
Tightening torque, refer to Tightening lug bolts 155
Time
– setting 101
Tire change set
– space-saver spare tire 146
Tire failure
– Flat Tire Monitor 64
– indicator/warning lamp 64
– MINI Mobility System 151
– run-flat tires 65
– space-saver spare tire 153
– Tire Pressure Monitor 65
Tire inflation pressure 128
– loss 64
– space-saver spare tire 128Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
65
– limitations of system 66
– resetting system 66
– warning lamp 66
Tire pressure monitoring, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 63
Tire Quality Grading 132
Tires
– age 133
– breaking in 90
– changi

ng, refe r to Changing
wheels 153
– condition 133
– damage 133
– inflation pressure 128
– inflation pressure loss 66
– minimum tread depth 133
– new tires 134
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor 63
– pressure monitoring, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 65
– puncture 64
– size 131
– wear indicators, refer to Minimum tread depth 133
– winter tires 135
– with emergency operation properties 134
Tires with emergency operation properties, refer to
Run-flat tires 134
Tires with safety features, refer
to Run-flat tires 134
Tone
– middle setting 101
Tone control 101
Tools, refer to Onboard vehicle
toolkit 146
Torque 176
– lug bolts 155
Tow bar 159
Tow fitting 159
– screw thread 159
Tow fittings for tow-starting and towing away 159