2014 MINI Roadster 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 44.2.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 89
Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control 72
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate con‐
trol 100
Adaptive Light Control 76
Additives, engine oil 171
Airbags 80
Airbags, indicator/warning light 82
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode 97, 99
Air conditioner 96
Air conditioning 96
Air conditioning mode– Air conditioner 96– Automatic climate con‐
trol 98
Air distribution
– Automatic 99– Individual 97– Manual 97, 100
Air drying, refer to Cooling
function 100
Air flow rate 96, 99
Air pressure, refer to Tire infla‐ tion pressure 154
Air supply
– Air conditioner 96– Automatic climate con‐
trol 98
Alarm system 31
Alarm system
– Avoiding unintentional
alarms 31– Interior motion sensor 31– Tilt alarm sensor 31
Always Open Timer 67
Ambient lighting 78
Antifreeze, washer fluid 61
Antilock Brake System, ABS 89
Anti-slip control, refer to Dy‐ namic Stability Control
DSC 89
Anti-theft protection 21
Approved engine oils 171
Ashtray 102
Assistance, roadside 186
Assistance when driving off, refer to Hill drive-off assis‐
tant 91
Assistance with starting en‐ gine, refer to Jump-start‐
ing 186
Automatic– Air distribution 99– Air flow rate 99
Automatic car wash 191
Automatic climate control
– Automatic air distribution 99
Automatic, cruise control 93
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 74
Automatic rear spoiler 91
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
– Kickdown 63– Overriding selector lever
lock 64
AUTO program with auto‐
matic climate control 99
AUX-IN port 132
Average fuel consumption 67
Average fuel consumption
– Setting the units 69
Average speed 67
Average speed, refer to Com‐ puter 66
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 45
Backrests, refer to Seats 44
Backup lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 179
Battery– Disposal 30– Remote control 20
Battery, refer to Vehicle bat‐
tery 184
Battery replacement
– Remote control 30
Belts, refer to Safety belts 46
Belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts 46
Bi-xenon headlamps 177
Blower, refer to Air flow rate 96, 99
Brake assistant 89
Brake discs, breaking in 112
Brake fluid, refer to Service re‐ quirements 70
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic 89
Brake pads, breaking in 112
Brakes
– Handbrake 57
Brakes, MINI maintenance
system 173
Brakes, service require‐ ments 70
Brake system, MINI mainte‐ nance system 173
Braking, notes 114
Breakdown assistance, Road‐ side Assistance 186
Breaking in 112
Button for starting the engine, refer to Start/Stop button 55
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Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 65
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 65
Identification marks, run-flat tires 164
Identification marks, tires 160
Ignition 55
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio ready state 55
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 55
Ignition key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 20
Ignition lock 55
Ignition, switched off 56
Ignition, switched on 55
Indicator and warning lamps 15
Indicator and warning lamps– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 86
Indicator and warning lamps,
overview 196
Individual air distribution 97
Inflation pressure monitor, re‐ fer to Flat Tire Monitor 83
Inflation pressure monitor, re‐ fer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 85
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 154
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 83
Instrument cluster, refer to Displays 14
Instrument lighting 77
Instruments, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Integrated key 20
Interior lamps 78
Interior lamps
– Remote control 24
Interior mirror 48
Interior temperature, setting– Air conditioner 96– Automatic climate con‐
trol 98
Internet page 6
J Jump-starting 186
K
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 28
Keyless opening and closing, refer to Comfort Access 28
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 21
Key, refer to Remote control with integrated key 20
Kickdown
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 63
Knocking control 152
L Lamp and bulb replacement, bulb replacement 176
Lamp, replacing, refer to Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment 176
Lamps 74
Lamps, automatic headlamp control 74
Lamps, parking lamps/low beams 74
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer to Safety belts 46
LATCH child restraint fixing system 52
Leather, care 193
Leather care 193
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 177
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 179
Light-alloy wheels, care 194
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 177
Lighter– Socket 102
Lighting
– Instruments 77
Lighting, lamp and bulb re‐
placement 176
Lighting, vehicle, refer to Lamps 74
Light switch 74
Lock buttons on doors, refer to Locking 26
Locking
– From the inside 26– From the outside 23– Setting the confirmation sig‐
nal 23– Without remote control, re‐
fer to Comfort Access 28
Locking, vehicle
– From the inside 25– From the outside 22
Longlife oils, alternative oil
types 171
Longlife oils, refer to Ap‐ proved engine oils 171
Low beams 74
Low beams
– Automatic 74
Low beams, automatic 74
Low beams, bulb replace‐ ment 177
Lower back support, refer to Lumbar support 45
Lumbar support 45
M
Main inspection, refer to Serv‐ ice requirements 70
Maintenance, refer to Service booklet
Maintenance, refer to Service requirements 70
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