2015 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE 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 45.2.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 91
Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control 73
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate con‐
trol 103
Adaptive Light Control 77
Additives, engine oil 173
Airbags 81
Airbags, indicator/warning light 83
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode, air condi‐
tioner 100
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode, automatic
climate control 102
Air conditioning 99
Air conditioning mode, air conditioner 99
Air conditioning mode, auto‐ matic climate control 101
Air distribution, air condi‐ tioner, manual 100
Air distribution, auto‐ matic 102
Air distribution, automatic cli‐ mate control, manual 103
Air distribution, individual 100
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 103
Air flow rate for air condi‐ tioner 100
Air flow rate with automatic climate control 102
Air pressure, refer to Tire infla‐ tion pressure 156
Air supply, air conditioner 99 Air supply, automatic climate
control 101
Alarm system 31
Alarm system, avoiding unin‐ tentional alarms 32
Alarm system, ending an alarm 31
Alarm system, interior motion sensor 32
Alarm system, tilt alarm sen‐ sor 32
Always Open Timer 68
Ambient lighting 79
Antifreeze, washer fluid 62
Antilock Brake System, ABS 91
Anti-slip control, refer to Dy‐ namic Stability Control
DSC 91
Anti-theft protection 21
Approved engine oils 173
Ashtray 105
Assistance, roadside 189
Assistance when driving off, refer to Hill drive-off assis‐
tant 93
Assistance with starting en‐ gine, refer to Jump-start‐
ing 189
Automatic air distribution 102
Automatic air flow 102
Automatic car wash 194
Automatic climate con‐ trol 101
Automatic climate control, au‐ tomatic air distribution 102
Automatic, cruise control 96
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 75
Automatic rear spoiler 93 Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 63
AUTO program with auto‐ matic climate control 102
AUX-IN port 134
Average fuel consumption 68
Average fuel consumption, setting the units 70
Average speed 68
Average speed, refer to Com‐ puter 67
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 46
Backrests, refer to Seats 45
Backup lights, bulb replace‐ ment 182
Battery disposal 31
Battery, refer to Vehicle bat‐ tery 187
Battery, remote control 20
Battery replacement, remote control 31
Belts, refer to Safety belts 47
Belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts 47
Bi-xenon headlights 179
Brake assistant 91
Brake discs, breaking in 114
Brake fluid, refer to Service re‐ quirements 71
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic 91
Brake pads, breaking in 114
Brake, refer to Parking brake 58
Brakes, MINI maintenance system 175 Seite 218REFERENCEEverything from A to Z218
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Lighting, vehicle, refer toLamps 75
Lights, parking lamps/low beams 75
Light switch 75
Lock buttons on doors, refer to Locking 26
Locking from the inside 26
Locking, from the outside 23
Locking, setting the confirma‐ tion signal 24
Locking the vehicle from the inside 26
Locking vehicle, from the out‐ side 22
Locking without remote con‐ trol, refer to Comfort Ac‐
cess 29
Longlife oils, alternative oil types 173
Longlife oils, refer to Ap‐ proved engine oils 173
Low beams 75
Low beams, automatic 75
Low beams, bulb replace‐ ment 180
Lower back support, refer to Lumbar support 46
Luggage compartment lid, re‐ fer to Tailgate 27
Luggage compartment, refer to Cargo area 27
Lumbar support 46
M
Main inspection, refer to Serv‐ ice requirements 71
Maintenance, refer to Service booklet
Maintenance, refer to Service requirements 71
Maintenance require‐ ments 175
Maintenance system MINI 175 Makeup mirror 105
Malfunction, convertible top 36, 42
Malfunction, door lock 26
Malfunction, fuel filler flap 152
Malfunction, Steptronic trans‐ mission 65
Malfunction, tailgate 27
Malfunction warnings, refer to Check Control 73
Manual air distribution, air conditioner 100
Manual air distribution, auto‐ matic climate control 103
Manual convertible top 39
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 64
Manual operation, door lock 26
Manual operation, electrical convertible top 36, 42
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 152
Manual operation, selector lever lock, Steptronic trans‐
mission 65
Manual operation, tailgate 27
Marking on approved tires 165
Maximum cooling 103
Maximum speed, winter tires 166
Mechanical convertible top 39
Microfilter 101
Microfilter, with automatic cli‐ mate control 103
MINI Homepage 6
MINI Internet page 6
MINI maintenance sys‐ tem 175
MINI Mobility System 167
Minimum tread, tires 164
Mirrors 49
Mirrors, folding in and out 49 Mirrors, interior mirror 50
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 115
Mobile phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 140
Mobility System 167
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 6
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 51
N Neck restraints, refer to Head restraints 48
New wheels and tires 165
Notes 6
Nozzles, refer to Ventila‐ tion 104
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 176
OBD socket, refer to Socket for OBD Onboard Diagno‐
sis 176
Octane number, refer to Fuel quality 154
Octane rating, refer to Recom‐ mended fuel grade 154
Odometer 66
Oil additives 173
Oil level 172
Oil types, alternative 173
Oil types, approved 173
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 176
Onboard vehicle tool kit 177
Opening and closing, Comfort Access 29
Opening and closing from the inside 26
Opening and closing, from the outside 22 Seite 223Everything from A to ZREFERENCE223
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