Before beginning with the mounting of a child
restraint fixing system, note the instructions,
refer to page 53.1.Hold the top of the backrest, for example
the head restraint, and pull on the loop, ar‐
row.2.Engage the backrest in the desired position
or fold it down.
Folding the backrests back up
Locking the backrest
When folding back, ensure that the locks
engage properly; otherwise, cargo could be
catapulted forward into the passenger com‐
partment during braking maneuvers and
swerving, endangering the occupants. ◀
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. ◀
When the backrests are folded back up, they
engage in the transport position.
To set the desired backrest inclination or com‐
fort position, hold the backrest, pull the loop
forward, and adjust the backrest.
MINI Paceman: rear seat backrests
Danger of pinching
Before folding down the rear seat back‐
rests, ensure that path of movement of the
backrests is clear; otherwise, injuries or damage
may result. ◀1.Pull on the respective loop, arrow.
The backrest is unlocked.2.Fold the backrest forward.
Folding the backrests back up Hold the top of the backrest, for example the
head restraint, and fold it back.
Locking the backrest
When folding back, ensure that the locks
engage properly; otherwise, cargo could be
catapulted forward into the passenger com‐
partment during braking maneuvers and
swerving, endangering the occupants. ◀
Flat loading floor Maximum load
Do not exceed the maximum load of
330 lbs, 150 kg, on the loading floor; otherwise,
damage may result. ◀
Access to storage area A storage area for items like the partition net is
found under the loading floor.
1.Reach into the recess, arrow 1, on the rear
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Bluetooth connection, activat‐ing/deactivating 181, 191
Bluetooth hands-free sys‐ tem 180
Brake assistant 93
Brake discs, breaking in 122
Brake fluid, refer to Service re‐ quirements 74
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic 93
Brake pads, breaking in 122
Brakes– Handbrake 60
Brakes, MINI maintenance
system 237
Brakes, service require‐ ments 74
Brake system, MINI mainte‐ nance system 237
Braking, notes 123
Breakdown assistance, Road‐ side Assistance 248
Breaking in 122
Brightness on the Control Dis‐ play 74
Buckle tongue, rear
– Height adjustment 48
Button for starting the engine,
refer to Start/Stop button 58
C
Calendar 206
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery 246
Car care products 255
Care, displays 257
Care, vehicle 255
Cargo area
– Comfort Access 39– Flat loading floor 111– Multi-function hook 113– Opening from the out‐
side 37– Partition net 112Cargo area, enlarging– Cargo cover 110
Cargo area lamp, refer to Inte‐
rior lamps 81
Cargo area tailgate, refer to Tailgate 37
Car horn, refer to Horn 14
Carpet, care 257
Car phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 180, 190
Car wash 254
CBC, Cornering Brake Con‐
trol 93
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 237
CD 166
CD/DVD drives, care 257
CD player 166
Center armrest 115
Center console, refer to Around the center con‐
sole 18
Center rail 116
Center rail, refer to Storage compartments 116
Central locking
– Comfort Access 38– From the inside 36– From the outside 34
Central locking system
– Concept 33– From the outside 33
Central screen, see Control
Display 20
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing wheels/tires 227
Check Control 75
Children, transporting 53
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 54
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tems 53
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 53
Child seat, mounting 53
Child seats, refer to Transport‐
ing children safely 53
Chrome parts, care 257
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air
mode 100, 102
Cleaning, displays 257
Cleaning, refer to Care 254
Climate 99
Climate mode– Ventilation 103
Clock 68
Clock
– 12h/24h format 72– Setting the time and date 72
Closing
– From the inside 36– From the outside 34
Clutch, breaking in 122
Cockpit 14
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 59
Combination instrument, refer to Displays 16
Combination switch, refer to Turn signal/high beams/
headlamp flasher 61
Combination switch, refer to Washer/wiper system 61
Comfort Access
– In the car wash 40– Replacing the battery 41
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console 18
Compartment for remote con‐ trol, refer to Ignition lock 58
Compass, digital 106
Computer 69
Computer, displaying informa‐ tion 69
Condition Based Service CBS 237
Confirmation signals for vehi‐ cle locking/unlocking 35
Connecting, mobile phone, re‐ fer to Pairing the mobile
phone 180, 191
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