2011 MINI Countryman fold seats

CONTROLSAdjustments
40
Front
1.Pull up as far as it will go.
2. Fold the backrest back slightly.
3. Press button 1 and pull the head restraint
out as far as it will go.
4. Also press button 2 with a suitable tool and
completely remove the head restraint.
5. Fold back the backrest.
Rear
1.Pull up as far as it will go.
2. Fold the backrest forward slightly.
3. Press button 1 and pull the head restraint
out completely.
4. Also press button 2 with a suitable tool and
completely remove the head restraint.
5. Fold rear seat backrest back into position.
Seat heating*
Switching on
Press once for each temperature level.
Three LEDs indicate the highest temperature.
If you continue driving within the next
15 minutes, the seat heat ing is automatically
activated at the previously set temperature.
The temperature is lowe red or the heating is
switched off entirely to reduce the drain on the
battery.
The LEDs stay lit.
Switching off
Press button longer.
Safety belts
Observe the instructions on page 38 to
ensure the best possible personal protec-
tion. <
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.
Front and rear seats
Closing
Make sure you hear the lock engage in the belt
buckle.
The upper belt anchor is suitable for adults of
any stature as long as th e seat is adjusted prop-
erly, page 38.
Opening
1.Grasp the belt firmly.
2. Press the red button in the buckle.
3. Guide the belt into its reel.
Height adjustment for rear seat belt
tongues
When the outer rear seats are unoccupied, the
seat belt tongues can be slid back to the cargo
area trim panel with a clasp to prevent noise.

AdjustmentsCONTROLS
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Safety belt reminder
Front seats
The indicator lamps come on and an
acoustic signal sounds.A message also
appears on the Control Display.Check
whether the safety belt has been fas-
tened correctly. The 'Fasten safety belts'
reminder is issued when the driver's safety belt
has not been fastened. The 'Fasten safety belts'
reminder is also activate d at road speeds above
approx. 5 mph or 8 km/h if the front passenger's
safety belt has not been fastened, if objects are
placed on the front passenger seat, or if driver or
front passenger unfasten their safety belts.
Damage to safety belts
If the safety belts are damaged or stressed
in an accident: have the safety belt system
and its seat-belt tensio ners replaced and the
belt anchors checked. Have this work carried out
only by a MINI dealer or by a workshop that has
specially trained personnel working in accor-
dance with the specifications of the MINI manu-
facturer; otherwise, correct operation of these
safety systems is not ensured. <
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
The mirror on the passenger's side is more
curved than the driver's mirror. The
objects seen in the mirror are closer than they
appear. Do not gauge your distance from traffic
behind you on the basis of what you see in the
mirror; otherwise, there is an increased risk of an
accident. < 1
Adjusting the left or right exterior mirror
2 Folding mirrors in and out
*
Manual adjustment
The mirrors can also be adjusted manually: press
the edge of the glass.
Folding mirrors in and out*
Turn the knob beyond the pressure point in
direction 2. The mirrors can be folded in at road
speeds up to approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.
This can be beneficial in narrow streets, for
example, or for moving mirrors that were folded
in by hand back out into their correct positions.
Automatic heating*
At external temperatures below a certain limit,
both exterior mirrors are automatically heated
while the engine is running or the ignition
switched on.
Interior rearview mirror
To reduce glare from vehicles behind you when
you are driving at night:
Turn the knob.

DRIVING TIPSThings to remember when driving
100
Flat load floor*
Do not exceed the maximum load of
150 kg for the load floor; otherwise, dam-
age may result. <
Access to the storage space
Under the load floor, there is storage space, e.g.,
for the cargo net
*.
1. Reach into the recess, arrow 1, at the back
edge of the load floor.
2. Lift up load floor behind and fold forwards,
arrow 2.
Before closing the liftgate, put the load floor
back on the cargo area floor.
Removing
If necessary, the load fl oor can be removed. To
do this, lift the load floor at the recess, fold up
and remove.
Cargo net*
Ensure that the cargo net is firmly
attached; otherwise, injuries may occur. <
Before installing
1.Remove the pouch with the cargo net from
the storage compartment under the pull-out
floor panel in the cargo area.
2. Remove the cargo net from the pouch, then
unroll and unfold it.
After use, fold the cargo net together, roll it
back up in the same way, and place it in the
pouch so that it can be stowed under the
floor panel again. When doing so, make sure
that hooks and tensioning buckles do not
rest against the rod elements.
3. Unfold the cargo net until the rod elements
snap into place.
Installing behind the front seats
1.If necessary, remove the cargo area cover.
2. Fold down the rear seat backrests, refer to
Expanding cargo area.
3. Insert each cargo net mounting pin all the
way into its respective front mount in the
headliner, arrow 1, and push it forward.
4. Attach the hook, arrow 2, at the bottom of
each retaining strap to the respective eye on
the vehicle floor.
5. Lash the cargo net se curely. To do so,
tighten the retaining stra ps at the tensioning
buckles.
Removing
When removing and stowing the cargo net, pro-
ceed in the reverse sequence.

REFERENCEEverything from A to Z
244
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket for On-Board Diagnosis 203
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel specifications 189
Odometer 55
Office 176
– current office 176
– What to do if…. 182
Oil consumption 199
Oil level 199
Oil, refer to Engine oil 199
Oil types 200
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal 216
On-board computer 16
– changing language 65
– menu guidance 17
– operating principles 16
– overview 16
– status information 19
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access 32
– from inside 30
– from outside 27
– using the door lock 29
– using the remote control 27
Opening and unlocking
– from inside 30
Options, selecting for navigation 118
Orientation menu, refer to
Main menu 17
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation 87
Outlets, refer to Air vents 83
Output, refer to Engine data 224
Outside-air mode
– automatic cl imate control86
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature 201
P
Paintwork, care205
Park Distance Control PDC 66
Parking
– vehicle 47
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC 66
Parking brake 47
– indicator lamp 13
Parking lamps, replacing bulb 210
Parking lamps/low beams 79
Parts and accessories, refer to Your individual vehicle 4
Pathway lighting 79
Personal Profile 26
Phone numbers
– dialing 157,169
Pinch protection system
– windows 36
Plastic parts, care 206
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter for air conditioner 85
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control 87
Power failure 216
Power window
– safety switch 36
Power windows 35
Power windows, refer to Windows 35
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 72
Pressure monitoring, tires 69
– Flat Tire Monitor 69
Pressure, tires 190
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– windows 36
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor 69
R
Radio
– controls130
– HD Radio 133
– satellite radio 134
– select waveband 132
– storing stations 133
– switching on/off 130
– tone control 131
– volume 130
Radio key, refer to Integrated key/remote control 26
Radio position, refer to Radio readiness 46
Radio readiness 46
– switched off 46
– switched on 46
Rain sensor 51
Random sequence
– external devices 145
Range, refer to Cruising
range 56
Reading aloud 182
Reading lamps 82
Rear lamps
– bulb replacement 211
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps 211
Rear seat backrest, folding 98
Rear seats
– adjusting 39
– folding down the
backrests 98
Rear window
– windshield wiper 52
Rear window defroster 84,86
Rear window safety switch 36
Rear-mounted luggage
rack 103
Rearview mirror, refer to Mirrors 41
Reception
– quality 133
– radio station 133
Recirculated-air mode 84,86