2013 MINI Coupe trunk

2.Pry out the trunk lamp in the left side trim
using the screwdriver, arrow.3.Using the screwdriver, unscrew the gold-
colored screw by approx. one and a half
turns.
Unlocking the convertible top
1.Release the screw, arrow, using the hex key
and take it out.2.Slide the cover in the direction of travel, ar‐
row 1, and twist it out sideways, arrow 2. If
necessary, push the plastic trim, arrow 3,
inward slightly.3.Pull the sensor out of the cover, arrow, and
set it down on the inside side trim.4.Release the second screw, arrow, using the
hex key to unlock the convertible top.5.Take out the screw.6.Lift the side frame slightly, arrow 1, and pull
the sensor and cable forward out of the
guide.7.Pivot the cable out sideways, arrow 2.
When setting it down, ensure that the cable
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MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: through-loading opening
Securing cargo
Always secure transported snowboards or
similar objects as they could otherwise endan‐
ger occupants during braking or swerving. ◀1.Fold the seat forward if necessary, refer to
page 54.2.Unlock the lock using the integrated key,
refer to page 30.3.Pull the handle and fold down the lid.
MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: storage
compartment in cargo area
The front of the cargo area contains a storage
compartment under a cover panel.
The figure shows an example of the cargo area
of the MINI Coupe.
1.Open the through-loading opening from
the passenger compartment.2.Fold up the cover panel, arrow 1.MINI Convertible: cargo area
Do not place objects on the cargo cover
Do not place objects on the cargo cover;
otherwise, the cover or the convertible top
could be damaged. ◀
Loading aid When the convertible top is closed, unlocking
and folding up the convertible top may make it
easier to load the vehicle.1.Unlock the convertible top with the han‐
dles, see arrows 1.2.Raise the convertible top, see arrow 2.3.Fold back the handles and rest them on the
brackets 3.
Enlarging the cargo area
When the convertible top is closed, the cargo
area can be enlarged.
1.Fold the convertible top upward, refer to
Loading aid.2.Pull the trunk cover backwards out of the
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3.Slide into the upper holders, arrows 2, and
set down horizontally.
Move the trunk cover back into the lower posi‐
tion so that the convertible top can be oper‐
ated.
Through-loading system
To enable the transport of larger objects, the
rear seat backrest can be folded down.
1.Using the integrated key, unlock the lock 1
of the rear seat backrest.2.Press button 2 and fold the rear seat back‐
rest forward while guiding the safety belt.3.Fold down the backrest.
Locking the backrest
Before taking along passengers in the
rear, fold back the backrests. When folding
back, ensure that the locks engage properly;
otherwise, cargo could be catapulted forward
into the passenger compartment during brak‐
ing maneuvers and swerving, endangering the
occupants.
The belt guide loop must be closed. ◀
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Breakdown assistanceVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Hazard warning flash‐
ers
The button is located on the speedometer.
Warning triangle The warning triangle is located in the front on
the trunk floor.
First aid kit Some of the articles contained in the first aid kit
have a limited service life. Therefore, check the
use-by dates of the contents regularly and re‐
place the items before they expire.
The first aid kit is located in the left side trim on
the cargo area floor.
Roadside Assistance
Service availability Roadside Assistance can be reached around the
clock in many countries. You can obtain assis‐
tance there in the event of a vehicle break‐
down.
Jump-starting
Notes If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle and
two jumper cables. In the same way, you can
help jump-start another vehicle. Only use
jumper cables with fully insulated clamp han‐
dles.
To prevent personal injury or damage to both
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐
dure.
Do not touch live parts
To avoid the risk of potentially fatal injury,
always avoid all contact with electrical compo‐
nents while the engine is running. ◀
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Torque, refer to Enginedata 266
Towing another vehicle 256
Towing, being towed 256
Town/city, navigation 138
Tow-starting 256
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor 95
Traction control 102
Traffic bulletins, naviga‐ tion 151
Transmission– Overriding selector lever
lock in case of automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic 72
Transmission lock
– Refer to Changing selector
lever positions 71
Transmission, manual 70
Transporting children safely 59
Treble, tone 158
Trip-distance counter, refer to Trip odometer 74
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 67
Trip odometer 74
Trips, planning 145
Trunk
– Opening from the inside 36
Trunk lid
– Emergency activation, refer
to Unlocking manually 36
Trunk lid, refer to Tailgate 35
Trunk, refer to Cargo area 35
Turning lamps, refer to Adap‐ tive Light Control 87
Turn signal
– Indicator lamp 14
Turn signal, bulb replace‐
ment 246
Turn signals 67
Turn signals, triple turn signal activation 67
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ UTQG 228
Units– Average fuel consump‐
tion 78– Temperature 78
Units of measure, changing on
Control Display 78
Unlocking
– From the inside 35– From the outside 32– Tailgate 38– Without remote control, re‐
fer to Comfort Access 37
Update, software 178
Upholstery care 261
Upholstery material care 261
V
Vehicle
– Identification num‐
ber 182, 192
Vehicle battery 252
Vehicle, breaking in 124
Vehicle care 260
Vehicle care, refer to Care 259
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle paintwork, care 261
Vehicle storage 263
Vehicle, switching off 66
Vehicle wash 259
Ventilation
– Air conditioning 113
Version of the navigation
data 136
Video playback, iPhone 174
Video playback, snap-in adapter 174
Voice activation
– Navigation 144
Voice activation, short com‐
mands 274
Voice activation system 24
Volume, setting 158
W Warning and indicator lamps 15
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 82
Warning signal volumes 158
Warning triangle 254
Washer/wiper system 67
Washer/wiper system, rain sensor 68
Washer/wiper system, washer fluid 69
Washer fluid 69
Washer fluid reservoir 69
Washing, vehicle 259
Welcome lamps 86
Wheel change 249
Wheels and tires 222
Wheels, changing 231
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 93
Wind baffle, refer to Wind de‐ flector 46, 52
Wind deflector 46, 52
Windows– Closing 41– Convenient operation 32– Opening 41
Windows, care 260
Windows, defrosting and de‐ fogging 109
Windshield
– Defrosting and defog‐
ging 109
Windshield, defrosting, refer
to Defrosting windows 109
Windshield wash 67
Windshield washer fluid 69
Windshield wash, reservoir for washer fluid 69
Windshield wash, washer fluid 69
Windshield wiper blades, changing 243
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