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Getting in back
1.Pull up the lever on the seat backrest, 
arrow1.
The backrest folds forward.
2.Move the seat forward by pushing on the 
backrest, arrow2.
Return seat to original position
The driver's seat has a mechanical memory 
function for the forward/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, page36.<
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. Otherwise, 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 that 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, arrow1, 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.< 
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Glove compartment
Opening
Press the button to open the cover. 
The light in the glove compartment comes on.
Closing
Fold cover up.
To prevent injury in the event of an acci-
dent, close the glove compartment after 
use while the vehicle is being driven.<
MINI Convertible: locking
Use the integrated key to lock the remote con-
trol system, refer to page18.
Ventilation*
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the 
glove compartment can be ventilated and, if the 
cooling function
* is switched on, can also be 
cooled.
Opening
Rotate the switch in the direction of the arrow.
Closing
Rotate the switch in the opposite direction of the 
arrow until it is in the vertical position.
Depending on the temperature setting of the air 
conditioning or the automatic climate control, 
high temperatures may result in the glove com-
partment.
Center armrest*
Storage compartment
The center armrest between the front seats con-
tains either a compartment or the cover for the 
mobile phone base plate
* or the snap-in 
adapter
*.
Opening
The cover slides along guide rails and can be 
opened fully by pushing it back and lifting it.
Closing
Push the cover forward.
Connection for external 
audio device
>iPods/iPhones or USB devices such as MP3 
players and USB memory sticks: connect via 
the USB audio interface.
>iPhone/mobile phone music players: con-
nect via the snap-in adapter
*, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual. Playback is only 
possible if there is no device connected to 
the USB audio interface. 
Everything from A to Z
176
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic46
– manual transmission46
General driving notes92
Glass sunroof, electric28
– Convenient operation20,22
– opening, closing28
– remote control20
– tilting28
Glove compartment85
Grills, refer to Air vents78
Gross vehicle weight, refer to 
Weights169
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulb138
Handbrake, refer to Parking 
brake45
Hands-free system14,110
Hazard warning flashers14
Head airbags70
Head Light, refer to Adaptive 
Light Control75
Head restraints37
– sitting safely35
Headlamp control, 
automatic73
Headlamp flasher48
– indicator lamp11,152
Headlamps
– replacing bulb138
Headlamps, care134
Headlight glass lens138
Heated
– mirrors39
– rear window79,82
– seats38
Heating78
– mirrors39
– rear window79,82
– seats38
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing 
cargo96
Height adjustment
– seats36
– steering wheel40Height, refer to 
Dimensions167
High beams75
– headlamp flasher75
– indicator lamp152
– replacing bulb138
High water, refer to Driving 
through water93
Hill Assist64
Hills93
Holders for cups87
Homepage4
Hood127
Horn10
Hot exhaust system92
Hydroplaning93I
Ignition44
– switched off44
– switched on44
Ignition key position 1, refer to 
Radio readiness44
Ignition key position 2, refer to 
Ignition on44
Ignition key, refer to 
Integrated key/remote 
control18
Ignition lock44
Imprint2
Incoming call108
Indicator and warning 
lamps13,152
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM68
Indicator lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting76
Individual air distribution80
Individual settings, refer to 
Personal Profile18
Inflation pressure monitoring, 
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM67
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM65
– glass sunroof, electric29
Instrument cluster, refer to 
Displays12
Instrument lighting76Instrument panel, refer to 
Cockpit10
Instrument panel, refer to 
Displays12
Integrated key18
Integrated universal remote 
control83
Interior lamps77
– remote control21
Interior rearview mirror40
– automatic dimming 
feature40
Interlock46
Intermittent mode of the 
wipers49
Internet page4
J
Jacking points146
Jets, refer to Window washer 
nozzles51
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting148
Jump-starting148
K
Key Memory, refer to Personal 
Profile18
Key, refer to Keys/remote 
controls18
Keyless opening and closing, 
refer to Comfort Access26
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort 
Access26
Keypad dialing108
Kickdown47
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic47
Knock control117
L
Lamps and bulbs, replacing 
bulbs137
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
Low beams73