2014 MINI Paceman Owner's Manual (Mini Connected)

To fold up, press the release button, arrow.
MINI Countryman: multi-function hook
Hooks designed for hanging shopping bags and
totes, for example, are located on the left and
right sides of the cargo cover support, arrow.
Do not hang heavy items from the hooks
Only hang light bags or suitable objects
from the holders. Otherwise, there is a danger
of objects flying about during braking and eva‐
sive maneuvers.
Only transport heavy luggage in the trunk if it
has been appropriately secured. ◀
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Storage compartmentsVehicle 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.
Notes No loose objects in the passenger com‐partment
Do not stow any objects in the passenger com‐
partment without securing them; otherwise,
they may present a danger to occupants for in‐
stance during braking and avoidance maneu‐
vers. ◀
No non-slip mats on the dashboard
Do not use non-slip materials, such as
non-slip mats, on the dashboard, or it could be
damaged by the substances in the materials. ◀
Storage compartments
Interior▷Glove compartment, refer to page 114.▷Center armrest, refer to page 115.▷Center rail, refer to page 116.▷Compartments in the center console.▷Compartments in the doors.▷Pockets on the back of the front seat back‐
rests.▷Cupholder, refer to page 108.▷Clothes hooks, refer to page 117.Cargo area▷Lashing eyes, refer to page 127.▷Storage compartment under the flat load‐
ing floor, refer to page 111.▷Multi-function hook on the cargo cover
support, refer to page 113.
Glove compartment
Opening
Pull the handle to open the lid.
The light in the glove compartment switches
on.
Closing Fold up the cover.
Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately after
use while driving; otherwise, injury may occur
during accidents. ◀
Ventilation
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the
glove compartment can be ventilated and, if
the cooling function is switched on, cooled.
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Opening
Turn the switch in the direction of the arrow.ClosingMove the switch to the vertical position by
turning it in the opposite direction of the arrow.
Depending on the temperature setting of the
air conditioning or automatic climate control,
high temperatures may occur in the glove com‐
partment.
USB interface for data transfer Updating the navigation data, refer to
page 134, from the USB medium via the USB
interface in the glove compartment.
Observe the following when connecting:
▷Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.▷Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB interface.▷Do not connect USB hard drives.▷Do not use the USB interface to recharge
external devices.
Center armrest
The center armrest between the front seats
contains a storage compartment or a cover for
the snap-in adapter, refer to page 200, de‐
pending on the equipment.
The center armrest between the rear seats con‐
tains a storage compartment.
Do not position tall accessory parts directly on
the center rail of the center armrest; otherwise,
they may be damaged when the center arm‐
rest is opened or closed.
Center armrest front
Opening
Press the button, arrow, and pull up the lid.
MINI Paceman: center armrest, rear
Removing
The rear center armrest can be removed to en‐
large the loading area.
1.Turn the handwheel counterclockwise all
the way to open it, arrow 1.2.Push the center armrest back slightly in the
base plate, arrow 2.3.Lift the center armrest at the front and
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Installing1.Insert the center armrest into the rear re‐
cess of the base plate, arrow 1.2.Push it back and pivot it down at the front,
arrow 2.3.Push the center armrest forward in the base
plate.4.Tighten the handwheel by turning it clock‐
wise.
Ensure that the center armrest engages prop‐
erly when installed; otherwise, it could become
damaged during braking maneuvers, for exam‐
ple.
Center rail Various accessory parts can be mounted on the
center rail and moved to different positions.
Do not use accessory parts in the area of the
handbrake; otherwise, they may become dam‐
aged when the handbrake lever is activated.
Smartphone cradle The upper part of the smartphone cradle can
be rotated by 360°.
When installing it at the front of the rail, ensure
that it is surrounded by adequate clearance,
such as toward the seat; otherwise, damage
may result when it is rotated.
1.Pull up the lever 1 to unlock the holders.2.Insert the smartphone cradle into the cen‐
ter rail with the holders 2 first.3.To fix, push the lever 1 downward. Ensure
that the lever is properly engaged.
When connecting a smartphone to the USB au‐
dio interface, refer to page 170, pass the con‐
nection cable under the smartphone cradle.
In addition, the connection cable can be at‐
tached inside the rail.
1.Twist the rail segment, arrow 1, to remove
it.2.Insert the connection cable centrally into
the recess, arrow 2.3.Fix the rail segment in the rail.
Base plate
Various accessory parts such as cupholders,
eyeglass holders, and mobile phone cradles can
be mounted on the base plate.
Inserting the base plate
The lever 3 can be engaged in three positions.
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0Setting1Adjusting the position on the rail2Inserting the base plate
To insert, move the lever to position 2.
Adjusting the position and fixing
1.Push lever 3 into position 1.2.Adjust the position of the base plate.3.Push lever 3 downward into position 0.
Do not apply excessive pressure to the
lever.
The base plate is fixed.
Fix the base plate
Fix the base plate before driving away;
otherwise, injuries may result during an acci‐
dent. ◀
An example: eyeglass holder
Attach the eyeglass holder and adjust the posi‐
tion.
Mounting the eyeglass holder
1.If necessary, fix the base plate, refer to Ad‐
justing the position and fixing.2.Pull up lever 6 to unlock the holders.3.First engage the eyeglass holder in the
front holders 4 and then in the rear hold‐
ers 5.
Ensure that lever 6 is across from holder 4.
Clothes hooks Clothes hooks are located on the grab handles
in the rear.
Do not obstruct view
When suspending clothing from the
hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct the driv‐
er's vision. ◀
No heavy objects
Do not hang heavy objects from the
hooks; otherwise, they may present a danger
to passengers during braking and evasive ma‐
neuvers. ◀
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Connection for an exter‐
nal audio device
This can be used to connect an external audio
device, refer to page 169, such as a CD or MP3
player.
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