2014 MINI COOPER child seat

Original positionThe driver's seat contains a mechanical mem‐
ory function for forward/aft and backrest ad‐
justment.1.Push the seat back into the original posi‐
tion.2.Fold back the backrest to lock the seat.
If the backrest is folded back when the seat is
not yet in the original position, the seat latches
in the current position. In this case, manually
adjust longitudinal direction, refer to page 47.
Front seat heating
Switching on Press the button once for each tem‐
perature level.
The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
If the drive is continued within approx. 15 mi‐
nutes, the seat heating is activated automati‐
cally with the temperature selected last.
When Green mode, refer to page 156, is acti‐
vated, the heater output is reduced.
Switching off Press the button longer.
The LEDs go out.
Safety belts
Seats with safety belt
The vehicle has four seats, each of which is
equipped with a safety belt.
Number of safety beltsYour vehicle has been fitted with four safety
belts for the safety of you and your passengers.
However, they can only offer protection when
adjusted correctly.
Hints Always make sure that safety belts are beingworn by all occupants before driving away.
To protect the occupants, the belt locking trig‐
gers early. Slowly guide the belt out of the
holder when applying it.
Although airbags enhance safety by providing
added protection, they are not a substitute for
safety belts.
One person per safety belt
Never allow more than one person to
wear a single safety belt. Never allow infants or
small children to ride on a passenger's lap. ◀
Putting on the belt
Lay the belt, without twisting, snugly
across the lap and shoulders, as close to the
body as possible. Make sure that the belt lies
low around the hips in the lap area and does
not press on the abdomen. Otherwise, the belt
can slip over the hips in the lap area in a frontal
impact and injure the abdomen.
The safety belt must not lie across the neck, rub
on sharp edges, be routed over breakable ob‐
jects, or be pinched. ◀
Reduction of restraining effect
Avoid wearing bulky clothing, and pull
the shoulder belt periodically to readjust the
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Transporting children safelyVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipmentis also described that is not available in a vehi‐
cle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
The right place for children
Note
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 in the back seat.
Transporting children in the rear
Only transport children younger than
13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm in
the rear in child restraint fixing systems pro‐
vided in accordance with the age, weight and
size of the child; otherwise, there is an in‐
creased 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. ◀
Children on the front passenger seat Should it ever be necessary to use a child re‐
straint fixing system in the front passenger
seat, make sure that the front, knee and side
airbags on the front passenger side are deacti‐
vated. Automatic deactivation of front passen‐
ger airbags, refer to page 93.Note
Deactivated 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
Hints 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. ◀
Ensuring the stability of the child seat
When installing child restraint fixing sys‐
tems, make sure that the child seat is securely
fastened to the backrest of the seat. The angle
of the backrest may need to be adjusted and,
where necessary, the headrest height may also
need to be adjusted, or if possible removed.
Make sure that all backrests are securely
locked. Otherwise, the stability of the child seat
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jury because of unexpected movement of the
rear seat backrest. ◀
On the front passenger seat
Deactivating airbags
After installing a child restraint fixing system in
the front passenger seat, make sure that the
front, knee and side airbags on the front pas‐
senger side are deactivated.
Deactivate the front passenger airbags auto‐
matically, refer to page 93.
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.
If the upper fixing point of the safety belt is lo‐
cated before the belt guide of the child seat,
move the passenger seat carefully forward until
the best possible belt guide position is reached.Child seat security
The rear safety belts and the front passenger
safety belt can be locked against pulling out for
mounting the child restraint fixing systems.
Locking the safety belt
1.Pull out the belt webbing completely.2.Secure the child restraint fixing system with
the belt.3.Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and
pull it taut against the child restraint fixing
system. The safety belt is locked.
Unlocking the safety belt
1.Unbuckle the belt buckle.2.Remove the child restraint fixing system.3.Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com‐
pletely.
LATCH child restraint fixing system
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Children.
Note Follow 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 when the child is re‐
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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 mounting the LATCH child restraint fix‐
ing system, pull the belt away from the child re‐
straint fixing system.
Position
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are lo‐
cated behind the indicated covers.
Mounting LATCH child restraint fixing
systems
1.Mount the child restraint fixing system; re‐
fer to the user's manual of the system.2.Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐
erly connected.
Child restraint fixing system with a
tether strap
Note Mounting eyes
Only use the mounting eyes for the upper
retaining strap to secure child restraint fixing
systems; otherwise, the mounting eyes could
be damaged. ◀
Mounting points
There are two mounting points for the upper
retaining strap of LATCH child restraint fixing
systems.
Retaining strap guide Retaining strap
Make sure that the upper retaining strap
is not routed over the head restraints or sharp
edges and is free of twisting on its way to the
upper mounting point; otherwise, the belt can‐
not properly secure the child restraint fixing
system in an accident. ◀
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Attaching the upper retaining strap to
the mounting point
1.Raise the head restraint if necessary.2.Guide the upper retaining strap between
the supports of the head restraint.
3.Attach the hook of the retaining strap to
the mounting eye on the rear seat.
4.Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it
down.
No persons on the back seat when there
is a child restraint fixing system with an
upper retaining strap on the front passenger
seat.
When there is a child restraint fixing system
with an upper retaining strap on the front pas‐
senger seat, no one should sit in the back seat
directly behind it, otherwise there is an in‐
creased risk of injury due to the upper retaining
strap.◀
Upper retaining strap when the backrest
is folded down
When the backrest is folded down, do not
guide the belt through the head restraint sup‐
ports on the backrest; otherwise the belt may
not secure the child restraint fixing system
properly in case of an accident
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When there is a malfunction, have the air‐
bag system checked immediately
When there is a malfunction, have the airbag
system checked immediately; otherwise, there
is a risk that the system does not function as
expected in the event of an accident despite
corresponding severity of the accident. ◀
Automatic deactivation of the front
passenger airbags
The system determines whether the front pas‐
senger seat is occupied by measuring the re‐
sistance of the human body.
The front, knee, and side airbag on the front
passenger side are activated or deactivated ac‐
cordingly.
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, refer to the safety notes and instruc‐
tions under Children on the front passenger
seat. ◀
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 the occupied seat cushion
can be evaluated correctly▷Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats or
other items to the front passenger seat un‐
less they are specifically recommended by
the manufacturer of your vehicle.▷Do not place any electronic devices on the
passenger seat if a child restraint system is
to be installed on it.▷Do not place objects under the seat that
could press against the seat from below.▷No moisture in or on the seat.
Indicator lamp for the front passenger
airbags
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air‐
bags indicates the operating state of the front
passenger airbags.
The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ac‐
tivated or deactivated.
▷The indicator lamp lights up
when a child who is properly
seated in a child restraint fix‐
ing system intended for that
purpose is detected on the
seat or the seat is empty. The
airbags on the front passen‐
ger side are not activated.▷The indicator lamp does not light up when,
for example, a correctly seated person of
sufficient size is detected on the seat. The
airbags on the front passenger side are ac‐
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Detected child seatsThe system generally detects children seated in
a child seat, especially in the child seats that
were required by NHTSA when the vehicle was
manufactured. After installing a child seat,
make sure that the indicator lamp for the front
passenger airbags lights up. This indicates that
the child seat has been detected and the front
passenger airbags are not activated.
Strength of the driver's and front
passenger airbag
The strength with which the driver's and front
passenger airbags are triggered depends on
the position of the driver's and front passenger
seats.
To maintain the accuracy of this function over
the long-term, calibrate the front seats when a
corresponding message appears on the Control
Display.
Calibrating the front seats
A corresponding message appears on the Con‐
trol Display.1.Move the respective seat forward all the
way.2.Move the respective seat forward again. It
moves forward briefly.3.Readjust the seat to the desired position.
The calibration procedure is completed when
the message on the Control Display disappears.
If the message continues to be displayed, re‐
peat the calibration.
If the message does not disappear after a re‐
peat calibration, have the system checked as
soon as possible.
Unobstructed area of movement
Ensure that the area of movement of the
seats is unobstructed to avoid personal injury
or damage to objects. ◀
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM
The concept The system monitors tire pressure in the four
mounted tires. The system warns you if there is
a significant loss of pressure in one or more
tires. For this purpose, sensors in the tire valves
measure the tire inflation pressure.
Hints Tire damage due to external factors
Sudden tire damage caused by external
influences cannot be indicated in advance. ◀
Pay attention to the other information and indi‐
cations under Tire inflation pressure, refer to
page 168, as well when using the system.
Functional requirements The system must have been reset with the cor‐
rect tire inflation pressure; otherwise, reliable
signaling of tire pressure loss is not ensured.
Reset the system after each adjustment of the
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
wheel change.
Always use wheels with TPM electronics to en‐
sure that the system will operate properly.
Status display On the onboard monitor, the current status of
the Tire Pressure Monitor TPM can be dis‐
played, e.g., whether or not the TPM is active.1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)"
The status is displayed.
Status display The tire and system status is indicated by the
color of the tires and a text message on the
Control Display.
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C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera-based cruise control, ACC 110
Camera, care 210
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 120
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 142
Car battery 198
Car care products 208
Care, displays 210
Care, vehicle 208
Cargo 151
Cargo area 138
Cargo area, adapting size 143
Cargo area, enlarging 139
Cargo area lid 39
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 143
Cargo cover 138
Cargo, securing 152
Cargo straps, securing cargo 152
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 210
Car wash 207
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 149
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 186
Center armrest 142
Center console 16
Central screen, refer to Control Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 188
Changing wheels 196
Changing wheels/tires 173
Check Control 72
Children, seating position 55 Children, transporting
safely 55
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 55
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 56
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 55
Child seat, mounting 55
Child seats 55
Chrome parts, care 209
Cigarette lighter 138
Cleaning, displays 210
Climate control 127, 129
Clock 75
Closing/opening via door lock 38
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Clothes hooks 143
Coasting 159
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 159
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 159
Cold starting, refer to Starting the engine 60
Collision warning with City Braking function 100
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 64
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 64
Comfort Access 40
Compact wheel 196
Compartments in the doors 142
Compass 135
Compressor 175
Computer 79
Condensation on win‐ dows 131
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 150
Condition Based Service CBS 186 Configuring drive pro‐
gram 109
Confirmation signal 42
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 81
Controller 18, 19
Control systems, driving stabil‐ ity 106
Convenient opening 37
Coolant 185
Coolant temperature 74
Cooling function 128, 131
Cooling, maximum 130
Cooling system 185
Cornering lamp 87
Corrosion on brake discs 150
Cruise control 116
Cruise control, active 110
Cruise control, refer to cam‐ era-based cruise control 110
Cruising range 75
Cupholder 142
Current fuel consumption 75
D
Damage, tires 173
Damping control, dy‐ namic 107
Data, technical 214
Date 75
Daytime running lights 87
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 128
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 131
Defrosting the windows 128
Dehumidifying, air 128, 131
Destination distance 80
Diesel particulate filter 149
Digital clock 75
Digital compass 135
Dimensions 214
Dimmable exterior mirrors 53
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