2014 MINI Clubman child restraint

Transporting children safelyVehicle 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.
The right place for chil‐
dren
Notes Children in the vehicle
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger them‐
selves and other persons, e.g., by opening the
doors. ◀
Children should always be in the rear Accident research shows that the safest place
for children is on the rear seat.
Transporting children in the rear
Transport children younger than 13 years
of age or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm in the rear
only, using child restraint fixing systems suita‐
ble for the age, weight, and height of the child; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in
an accident.
Children 13 years of age or older must wear a
safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint fixing system can no longer be used, due to
their age, weight and size. ◀Installing child seats
Only install child seats in the rear when
the rear seat backrest is folded all the way back
and engaged; otherwise, there is an increased
risk of injury in an accident. ◀
Children on the front passenger seat
Front passenger airbags Should it be necessary to use a child restraint
fixing system on the front passenger seat,
make sure that the front and side airbags on
the front passenger side are deactivated, refer
to page 68.
Deactivating the front passenger airbags
If a child restraint fixing system is used in
the front passenger seat, the front passenger
airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there
is an increased risk of injury to the child when
the airbags are triggered, even with a child re‐
straint fixing system. ◀
Installing child re‐
straint fixing systems
Notes Manufacturer's information for child re‐
straint fixing systems
To select, mount and use child restraint fixing
systems, observe the information provided by
the system manufacturer; otherwise, the pro‐
tective effect can be impaired. ◀
On the front passenger seat
Deactivating the airbags After installing a child restraint fixing system on
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and side airbags on the front passenger side
are deactivated.
Deactivating the front passenger airbags
If a child restraint fixing system is used in
the front passenger seat, the front passenger
airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there
is an increased risk of injury to the child when
the airbags are triggered, even with a child re‐
straint fixing system. ◀
Seat position and height
Before installing a child restraint fixing system,
move the front passenger seat as far back as
possible and adjust its height to the highest po‐
sition to obtain the best possible position for
the belt and to offer optimal protection in the
event of an accident.
Do not change this seat position once it has
been set.
Child seat security
To lock the safety belt
1.Secure the child restraint fixing system with
the belt.2.Pull out the belt webbing completely.3.Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and
pull it taut against the child restraint fixing
system.
The safety belt is locked.
To unlock the safety belt
1.Open the belt buckle.2.Remove the child restraint fixing system.3.Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com‐
pletely.
Guide the safety belt to the holder on the
headliner.
LATCH child restraint fix‐
ing system
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children.
Notes Manufacturer's information for LATCH
child restraint fixing systems
To mount and use the LATCH child restraint fix‐
ing systems, observe the operating and safety
information from the system manufacturer;
otherwise, the level of protection may be re‐
duced. ◀
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors
The lower anchors may be used to attach the
CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child
and CRS weight of 65 lb/30 kg when the child is
restrained by the internal harnesses.
Correctly engage the lower LATCH an‐
chors
Make sure that the lower LATCH anchors have
properly engaged and that the child restraint
fixing system is resting snugly against the back‐
rest; otherwise, the degree of protection of‐
fered may be reduced. ◀
Before installing the child seat, pull the belt out
of the area for the child restraint fixing system.
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The mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are
located behind the indicated cover caps.
Mounting LATCH child restraint fixing
systems
1.Mount the child restraint fixing system; re‐
fer to the operating instructions of the sys‐
tem.2.Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐
erly connected.
Child restraint fixing
systems with an upper re‐
taining strap
Mounting points LATCH mounting eyes
Only use the mounting eyes for the upper
LATCH retaining strap to secure child restraint
fixing systems; otherwise, the mounting eyes
could be damaged. ◀
The figure shows an example of the cargo area
of the MINI.
There are two additional mounting points for
child restraint fixing systems with an upper re‐
taining strap, arrows.
MINI Clubman:
When the flat loading floor is installed, the
mounting points are concealed. The positions
are marked.
There are two additional mounting points for
child restraint fixing systems with an upper re‐
taining strap, arrows.
Guide of the upper LATCH retaining
strap
Retaining strap
Make sure the upper retaining strap does
not run over sharp edges and is not twisted as
it passes to the top anchor. Otherwise, the
strap will not properly secure the child restraint
fixing system in the event of an accident. ◀1Direction of travel2Head restraint3Hook for upper retaining strap4Cargo area floor5Mounting point6Backrest7Upper retaining strap of child restraint fix‐
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Attaching the upper retaining strap to
the mounting point1.Slide the head restraint upward.2.Guide the upper retaining strap between
the supports of the head restraint.3.Attach the upper retaining strap to the
mounting point with the hook.4.Slide the head restraint into the bottom po‐
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▷Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐
bag cover panels, cover them or modify
them in any way.▷Never modify either the individual compo‐
nents or the wiring in the airbag system.
This also applies to steering wheel covers,
the dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars
and the sides of the headliner. ◀
Even when all instructions are followed closely,
injury from contact with the airbags cannot be
ruled out in certain situations.
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to
short-term and, in most cases, temporary hear‐
ing impairment in sensitive individuals.
In the case of a malfunction, deactivation
and after triggering of the airbags
Do not touch the individual components imme‐
diately after the system has been triggered;
otherwise, there is the danger of burns.
Only have the airbags checked, repaired or dis‐
mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by
your service center or a workshop that has the
necessary authorization for handling explo‐
sives.
Non-professional attempts to service the sys‐
tem could lead to failure in an emergency or
undesired triggering of the airbag, either of
which could result in injury. ◀
Warning notices and information about the air‐
bags can also be found on the sun visors.
Automatic deactivation of the front
passenger airbags
The occupation of the seat is detected by eval‐
uating the impression on the occupied seat sur‐
face of the front passenger seat.
The front and side airbags on the front passen‐
ger side are activated or deactivated accord‐
ingly by the system.
The indicator lamp above the interior rearview
mirror, refer to page 69, shows the current
status of the front passenger airbags, deacti‐
vated or activated.
Leave feet in the footwell
Make sure that the front passenger keeps
his or her feet in the footwell; otherwise, the
front passenger airbags may not function prop‐
erly. ◀
Child restraint fixing system in the front
passenger seat
Before transporting a child on the front passen‐
ger seat, read the safety and operating instruc‐
tions under Transporting children safely, refer
to page 40.◀
Malfunction of the automatic deactivation system
When transporting older children and adults,
the front passenger airbags may be deactivated
in certain sitting positions. In this case, the indi‐
cator lamp for the front passenger airbags
lights up.
In this case, change the sitting position so that
the front passenger airbags are activated and
the indicator lamp goes out.
If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have
the person sit in the rear.
To make sure that occupation of the seat cush‐
ion can be detected correctly:▷Do not attach seat covers, seat cushion
padding, ball mats, or other items to the
front passenger seat unless they are specifi‐
cally recommended by the manufacturer of
your MINI.▷Do not place electronic devices on the pas‐
senger seat if a child restraint fixing system
is mounted on the seat.▷Do not place objects under the seat that
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2.Swing the cargo cover up on both sides, ar‐
row 1, and lift it out of the brackets, ar‐
row 2.
Installing
1.Insert the cargo cover into the holders on
the left and right.2.Push down until the cargo cover is resting
on the brackets.
Enlarging the cargo area
The rear seat backrest is divided. Both seats can
be folded down individually to enlarge the
cargo area.
Remove the third head restraint, refer to
page 37, if necessary.
1.Pull the levers, arrows.2.Fold the rear seat backrests forward.
The figure shows an example of the cargo area
of the MINI.
When the backrests are folded back up, they
engage.
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. ◀
Rear seat backrest adjustment
Enlarge the cargo area by adjusting the rear
seat backrests to a more upright position.
The figure shows an example of the cargo area
of the MINI.
1.Pull the lever, arrow 1, and fold down the
rear seat backrest.2.Fold up the hook for the backrest lock until
it engages audibly, arrow 2.3.Fold back the backrest and let it engage.
No child restraint fixing systems
Do not mount child restraint fixing sys‐
tems in the rear when the rear seat backrests
are adjusted to a more vertical position; other‐
wise, the protection provided by these systems
may be reduced. ◀
MINI Clubman: partition net Firmly attach the partition net
Make sure that the partition net is firmly
attached; otherwise, injuries may result. ◀
The partition net can be attached behind the
front or rear seats.
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Breaking in 100
Button for starting the engine, refer to Start/Stop button 44
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery 172
Car care products 180
Care, displays 182
Care, vehicle 180
Cargo area– Comfort Access 29– Doors, refer to Split door 27– Opening from the out‐
side 27– Tailgate, refer to Split
door 27
Cargo area doors, refer to Split
door 27
Cargo area lamp, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps 65
Cargo area tailgate, refer to Tailgate 27
Car horn, refer to Horn 12
Carpet, care 182
Car phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 126
Car wash 179
CBC, Cornering Brake Con‐ trol 76
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 160
CD/DVD drives, care 182
Center console, refer to Around the center con‐
sole 15
Central locking
– Comfort Access 28– From the inside 25– From the outside 22
Central locking system
– Concept 21– From the outside 21Changes, technical, refer to
Safety 6
Changing wheels/tires 149
Check Control 60
Children, transporting 40
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 41
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tems 40
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 40
Child seat, mounting 40
Child seats, refer to Transport‐ ing children safely 40
Chrome parts, care 182
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode 83, 85
Cleaning, displays 182
Cleaning, refer to Care 179
Climate 82
Climate mode– Ventilation 86
Clock 54
Clock
– 12h/24h format 57
Closing
– From the inside 25– From the outside 22
Clubdoor 26
Clutch, breaking in 100
Cockpit 12
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 45
Combination instrument, refer to Displays 14
Combination switch, refer to Turn signal/high beams/
headlamp flasher 47
Combination switch, refer to Washer/wiper system 48
Comfort Access
– In the car wash 29– Replacing the battery 30
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console 15
Compact wheel, inflation pres‐ sure 143
Compartment for remote con‐
trol, refer to Ignition lock 44
Compass, digital 89
Computer 55
Computer, displaying informa‐ tion 55
Condition Based Service CBS 160
Confirmation signals for vehi‐ cle locking/unlocking 23
Consumption, refer to Aver‐ age fuel consumption 56
Control Display, care 182
Controls and displays 12
Control systems, driving stabil‐ ity 76
Convenient operation– Windows 23
Coolant temperature 55
Cooling function, switching on and off 86
Cooling, maximum 85
Cornering Brake Control,
CBC 76
Corrosion on brake discs 102
Cradle for telephone or mobile phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 133
Cruise control 79
Cupholders 91
Current fuel consumption 56
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control 64
Cylinders, number of, refer to Engine data 196
D
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 65
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Dashboard, refer to Dis‐ plays 14
Data, technical 196
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Hood, opening 156
Hood, unlocking 156
Horn 12
Hydraulic brake assistant 76
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 54
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 54
Identification marks, run-flat tires 151
Identification marks, tires 147
Ignition 44
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio ready state 44
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 44
Ignition key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 20
Ignition lock 44
Ignition, switched off 45
Ignition, switched on 44
Indicator and warning lamps 15
Indicator and warning lamps– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 73
Indicator and warning lamps,
overview 183
Individual air distribution 83
Inflation pressure monitor, re‐ fer to Flat Tire Monitor 69
Inflation pressure monitor, re‐ fer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 72
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 142
Initializing
– Compass, refer to Calibrat‐
ing 90– Glass sunroof, electrical 31
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor
FTM 70
Instrument cluster, refer to
Displays 14
Instrument lighting 65
Instruments, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Integrated key 20
Interior equipment 87
Interior lamps 65
Interior lamps– Remote control 24
Interior mirror 38
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 89
Interior temperature, setting
– Air conditioner 82– Automatic climate con‐
trol 84
Internet page 6
J Jump-starting 175
K
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 28
Keyless opening and closing, refer to Comfort Access 28
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 20
Key, refer to Remote control with integrated key 20
Kickdown
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 52
Knocking control 140
L Lamp and bulb replacement, bulb replacement 164
Lamp, replacing, refer to Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment 164
Lamps 62
Lamps, automatic headlamp
control 62
Lamps, parking lamps/low beams 62
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer to Safety belts 36
LATCH child restraint fixing system 41
Leather, care 181
Leather care 181
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 164
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 167
Light-alloy wheels, care 182
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 164
Lighter– Socket 91
Lighting
– Instruments 65
Lighting, lamp and bulb re‐
placement 164
Lighting, vehicle, refer to Lamps 62
Light switch 62
Lock buttons on doors, refer to Locking 25
Locking
– From the inside 25– From the outside 23– Setting the confirmation sig‐
nal 23– Without remote control, re‐
fer to Comfort Access 28
Locking, vehicle
– From the inside 25– From the outside 22
Longlife oils, alternative oil
types 158
Longlife oils, refer to Ap‐ proved engine oils 158
Low beams 62
Low beams
– Automatic 62
Low beams, automatic 62
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