2014 MINI Paceman seat

Cupholders and ashtray/
lighter
Cupholders
Two cupholders are located in the center con‐
sole in the front.
MINI Countryman: two additional cupholders
are located at the end of the center console in
the rear. Additional cupholders can be installed
on the center rail.
MINI Paceman: additional cupholders are lo‐
cated in the console between the rear seats.
Depending on the equipment, additional cu‐
pholders can be installed on the center rail.
Shatter-proof containers and no hot
drinks
Use light and shatter-proof containers and do
not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is the
increased danger of injury in an accident. ◀
Unsuitable containers
Do not forcefully push unsuitable contain‐
ers into the cupholders. This may result in dam‐
age. ◀
Ashtray The ashtray is located in one of the cupholders
in the center console at the front.
Emptying Take out the entire ashtray, arrow.
When installing, ensure that the ashtray is in‐
serted in the cupholder with the adapter.
Lighter
With the engine running or the ignition
switched on, press in the cigarette lighter.
The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops
back out.
Danger of burns
Only hold the hot lighter by its head; oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of getting burned.
Switch off the ignition and take the remote
control with you when leaving the vehicle so
that children cannot use the lighter and burn
themselves. ◀
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Cargo areaCargo cover Do not place objects on the covers
Do not place objects on the cover; if you
do so, they may pose a danger to vehicle occu‐
pants during braking or evasive maneuvers or
damage the cover. ◀
When the tailgate is opened, the cargo cover is
raised.
To load bulky luggage, the cover can be re‐
moved.1.Detach the securing straps from the tail‐
gate.2.Lift the cover slightly, arrow 1, and pull it
back and out of the bracket, arrow 2.
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MINI Countryman: rear seat backrests
Danger of pinching
Before folding down the rear seat back‐
rests, ensure that path of movement of the
backrests is clear. Especially when the middle
section is folded down, ensure that no one is
located in or reaches into the path of move‐ ment of the rear seat backrests. Otherwise, in‐
juries or damage may result. ◀
Observe the instructions concerning the
safety belt
Observe the instructions concerning the safety
belt, refer to page 38. Otherwise, personal pro‐
tection may be compromised. ◀
The rear seat backrest is divided at a ratio of 40-20-40.
When the outer rear seat backrests are folded down, it is not permissible for a person to travel
on the center seat.
Remove the third head restraint, refer to
page 41, if necessary.
Open the center safety belt and insert it in the
belt holder on the headliner, refer to page 39.
Enlarge the cargo area by adjusting the rear
seat backrests to a more upright position.
The backrests can be adjusted to 10 different
positions between the comfort and transport
positions and they can be folded down.
In the comfort position, the backrests are tilted
back to the greatest possible angle and in the
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Before beginning with the mounting of a child
restraint fixing system, note the instructions,
refer to page 44.1.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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2.Lift the loading floor at the rear, arrow 1,
and fold it forward, arrow 2.
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Before closing the tailgate, lower the loading
floor back onto the cargo area floor.
Removing
The loading floor can be removed if necessary.
1.Fold up the loading floor.2.Pull it back slightly and out of the holders.3.Then remove it upward.
The folded loading floor can be stored in the
cargo area.
MINI Countryman: partition net Firmly attach the partition net
Make sure that the partition net is firmly
attached; otherwise, injuries may result. ◀
Before installing1.Remove the pouch with the partition net
from the storage compartment under the
loading floor in the cargo area.2.Take the partition net out of the pouch, un‐
roll it, and unfold it.
After use, fold and roll up the partition net
in the same manner and place it in the
pouch so that it can be stowed back under
the cargo floor panel. Ensure that hooks
and tensioning buckles do not rest on the
rod elements.3.Unfold the partition net to the point where
the rod elements engage.
Installation behind the front seats
1.Take out the cargo cover if necessary.2.Fold down the rear seat backrests, refer to
Enlarging the cargo area.3.Insert the retaining pins of the partition net
all the way into the front holders in the
headliner, arrow 1, and push forward.4.Attach the hooks, arrow 2, at the bottom of
the retaining straps on both sides to the
eyelets on the vehicle floor.5.Lash the partition net tightly. To do this,
tighten the retaining straps using the ten‐
sioning buckles.
Removing
To remove and stow the partition net, proceed
in reverse order.
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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 102.▷Center armrest, refer to page 103.▷Center rail, refer to page 104.▷Compartments in the center console.▷Compartments in the doors.▷Pockets on the back of the front seat back‐
rests.▷Cupholder, refer to page 96.▷Clothes hooks, refer to page 105.Cargo area▷Lashing eyes, refer to page 115.▷Storage compartment under the flat load‐
ing floor, refer to page 99.▷Multi-function hook on the cargo cover
support, refer to page 101.
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.
Center armrest
The center armrest between the front seats
contains a storage compartment or a cover for
the snap-in adapter, refer to page 143, 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 131, 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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LoadingVehicle 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.
General information Overloading the vehicle
To avoid exceeding the approved carry‐
ing capacity of the tires, never overload the ve‐
hicle. Overloading can lead to overheating and
increases the rate at which damage develops
inside the tires. This could result in a sudden
loss of tire inflation pressure. ◀
No fluids in the cargo area
Make sure that fluids do not leak into the
cargo area; otherwise, the vehicle may be dam‐ aged. ◀
Determining the load
limit1.Locate the following statement on your ve‐
hicle’s placard:▷The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to the ve‐
hicle and unstable driving situations
may result.2.Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY
pounds.4.The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load ca‐
pacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,000 lbs and there will be four 150 lbs pas‐
sengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity
is 400 lbs: 1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs =
400 lbs.5.Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.6.If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transfered to your
vehicle. Consult the manual for transporting
a trailer to determine how this may reduce
the available cargo and luggage load ca‐
pacity of your vehicle.
Load
4-seater:
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