Adjustments
36
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, eliminating the protection nor-
mally provided by the belt.<
Comply with the instructions on head restraint 
height on page37 and on damaged safety belts 
on page39.
Seat adjustment
Observe the instructions on page36 to 
ensure the best possible personal protec-
tion.<
Longitudinal adjustment
Pull the lever, arrow1, and slide the seat into the 
desired position, arrows2.
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 height 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.
Turn the wheel to increase or decrease the cur-
vature. 
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AT A GLANCE REFERENCEMOBILITYCONTROLS DRIVING TIPS COMMUNICATIONS
Lashing eyes, refer to Securing 
cargo97
LATCH child restraint fixing 
system42
Leather care135
LEDs light-emitting diodes138
Length, refer to 
Dimensions167
License plate lamp
– bulb replacement141
Liftgate24
– Comfort Access27
– emergency operation24
– manually releasing24
– opening from outside24
– opening/closing24
– unlocking with remote 
control21
Light switch73
Light-alloy wheels, care135
Light-emitting diodes 
LEDs138
Lighter87
– socket87
Lighting
– lamps and bulbs137
– of the instruments76
– of vehicle, refer to Lamps73
Limit163
Load96
Load securing equipment, 
refer to Securing cargo97
Lock buttons of doors, refer to 
Locking23
Locking
– adjusting confirmation 
signal21
– from inside23
– from outside20
– without remote control, refer 
to Comfort Access26
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals21
– from inside23
– from outside19
Low beams73
– automatic73
– replacing bulb138Lower back support, refer to 
Lumbar support36
Luggage compartment
– emergency operation, refer 
to Manually releasing24
– increasing the capacity95
– opening from the inside24
Luggage compartment lid
– emergency actuation, refer 
to manually releasing24
Luggage compartment lid, 
refer to Liftgate24
Luggage compartment, refer 
to Cargo area
24
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack97
Lumbar support36
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter 
tires126
Maintenance, refer to Service 
Booklet
Maintenance system131
Malfunction
– convertible top32
– liftgate24
Malfunction warnings, refer to 
Check Control60
Manual air distribution80
Manual mode
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic47
Manual operation
– door lock22
– fuel filler flap116
– liftgate24
– power convertible top32
– transmission lock, automatic 
transmission48
Manual transmission46
Manual washing134
Master key, refer to Integrated 
key/remote control18
Maximum cooling81
Maximum speed
– with winter tires126Medical assistance, refer to 
First aid pouch148
Microfilter
– for air conditioner80
– for automatic climate 
control82
– MINI Maintenance 
System131
Microfilter/activated-charcoal 
filter
– MINI Maintenance 
System131
Microphone for telephone14
MINI Internet page4
MINI Maintenance System131
Mirror dimming feature40
Mirrors39
– exterior mirrors39
– heating39
– interior rearview mirror40
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume108
– connecting, refer to Mobile 
phone, pairing104
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest85
– pairing104
– refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
– What to do if…107
Mobile phone, installation 
location, refer to Center 
armrest85
Mobile phone, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual
Mobility System142
Modifications, technical, refer 
to For your own safety5
Monitoring system for tire 
pressures, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor65
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher48
– refer to Wiper system49
Multifunctional steering 
wheel, refer to Buttons on 
the steering wheel11