2014 MINI Coupe lumbar support

Backrest tilt
Pull the lever, arrow 1, and apply your weight
to the backrest or lift it off, as necessary, ar‐
rows 2.
Lumbar support
You can also adjust the contour of the backrest
to obtain additional support in the lumbar re‐
gion.
The upper hips and spinal column receive sup‐
plementary support to help you maintain a re‐
laxed, upright sitting position.
Turn the wheel to increase or decrease the cur‐
vature.
Entry in the rear
MINI Convertible: entry in the rear.
MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: access to the rear
storage shelf.
1.Pull the lever on the back of the seat up‐
ward, arrow 1.
The backrest folds forward.2.Push against the backrest to move the seat
forward, arrow 2.
Restoring the original seat position
The driver's seat has a mechanical memory
function for the forward/backward seat setting and the backrest setting.
1.Push the seat back to the original position.
Do not fold back the backrest until the seat
is in its original position; otherwise, the seat
will engage in its current position. If this
happens, adjust the forward/backward po‐
sition manually, refer to page 54.2.Fold back the backrest to lock the seat.
Note the following when moving back the
seat
When moving back the seat, ensure that per‐
sons cannot be injured and objects cannot be
damaged. Lock the front seats and front back‐
rests before driving away; otherwise, there is
the risk of an accident if the seat or backrest
moves unexpectedly. ◀
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Everything from A to ZIndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 101
Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control 82
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate con‐
trol 112
Adaptive Light Control 87
Additional telephone 192
Additives, engine oil 239
Airbags 90
Airbags, indicator/warning light 92
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode 109, 111
Air conditioner 108
Air conditioning 108
Air conditioning mode– Air conditioner 108– Automatic climate con‐
trol 110
Air distribution
– Automatic 111– Individual 109– Manual 109, 112
Air drying, refer to Cooling
function 112
Air flow rate 108, 111
Air pressure, refer to Tire infla‐ tion pressure 222
Air supply
– Air conditioner 108– Automatic climate con‐
trol 110
Alarm system 41
Alarm system
– Avoiding unintentional
alarms 42– Interior motion sensor 42– Tilt alarm sensor 42Always Open Timer 77
AM/FM station 160
Ambient lighting 89
Announcement, navigation, refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 149
Antifreeze, washer fluid 70
Antilock Brake System, ABS 101
Anti-slip control, refer to Dy‐ namic Stability Control
DSC 101
Anti-theft protection 33
Appointments 208
Approved engine oils 239
Ashtray 114
Assistance, roadside 254
Assistance when driving off, refer to Hill drive-off assis‐
tant 103
Assistance with starting en‐ gine, refer to Jump-start‐
ing 254
Audio playback 169
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 175
Automatic– Air distribution 111– Air flow rate 111
Automatic car wash 259
Automatic climate control
– Automatic air distribu‐
tion 111
Automatic, cruise control 105
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 85
Automatic rear spoiler 103
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic– Kickdown 72– Overriding selector lever
lock 73
AUTO program with auto‐
matic climate control 111
AUX-IN port 171
Average fuel consumption 76
Average fuel consumption
– Setting the units 78
Average speed 76
Average speed, refer to Com‐ puter 75
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 55
Backrests, refer to Seats 54
Backup lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 247
Balance 158
Bass 158
Battery
– Disposal 41– Remote control 32
Battery, refer to Vehicle bat‐
tery 252
Battery replacement
– Remote control 41
Belts, refer to Safety belts 56
Belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts 56
Bi-xenon headlamps 245
Black and white map dis‐ play 152
Blower, refer to Air flow rate 108, 111
Bluetooth audio 175
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Key Memory, refer to PersonalProfile 33
Key, refer to Remote control with integrated key 32
Kickdown– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 72
Knocking control 220
L Lamp and bulb replacement, bulb replacement 244
Lamp, replacing, refer to Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment 244
Lamps 85
Lamps, automatic headlamp control 85
Lamps, parking lamps/low beams 85
Language, changing on the Control Display 80
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer to Safety belts 56
LATCH child restraint fixing system 62
Leather, care 261
Leather care 261
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 245
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 247
Light-alloy wheels, care 262
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 245
Lighter
– Socket 114
Lighting
– Instruments 88
Lighting, lamp and bulb re‐
placement 244
Lighting, vehicle, refer to Lamps 85
Light switch 85
Limit, refer to Speed limit 99
Lock buttons on doors, refer to Locking 37
Locking– From the inside 37– From the outside 35– Setting the confirmation sig‐
nal 35– Without remote control, re‐
fer to Comfort Access 39
Locking, vehicle
– From the inside 37– From the outside 34
Longlife oils, alternative oil
types 239
Longlife oils, refer to Ap‐ proved engine oils 239
Low beams 85
Low beams
– Automatic 85
Low beams, automatic 85
Low beams, bulb replace‐ ment 245
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support 55
Lumbar support 55
M
Main inspection, refer to Serv‐ ice requirements 81
Maintenance, refer to Service booklet
Maintenance, refer to Service requirements 81
Maintenance require‐ ments 241
Maintenance system MINI 241
Malfunction
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 73– Convertible top 45, 52– Door lock 37– Fuel filler flap 218– Tailgate 38
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control 82
Manual activation– Tailgate 38
Manual air distribu‐
tion 109, 112
Manual convertible top 48
Manual mode, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 72
Manual operation
– Door lock 37– Electrical convertible
top 45, 52– Selector lever lock, auto‐
matic transmission 73
Manual operation, fuel filler
flap 218
Manual transmission 71
Map, destination entry 143
Map display in black and white 152
Map view 150
Marking on approved tires 231
Maximum cooling 111
Maximum speed, winter tires 232
Mechanical convertible top 48
Menu operation, onboard monitor 20
Menus, refer to Onboard monitor operating con‐
cept 21
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins 151
Messages 207
Microfilter 110
Microfilter
– With automatic climate con‐
trol 112
MINI Connected 212
MINI Homepage 6
MINI Internet page 6
MINI maintenance sys‐ tem 241
MINI Mobility System 233
Minimum tread, tires 230
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