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Forward/backward
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired
direction.
After releasing the lever, move the seat forward
or back slightly making sure it engages prop‐
erly.
Height
Pull the lever up or press it down as often as
needed to reach the desired height.
Backrest tilt
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the
backrest or lift it off, as necessary.
Lumbar support
The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐
justed in a way that it supports the lumbar re‐
gion of the spine. The lower back and the spine
are supported for upright posture.
Turn the wheel in order to increase or decrease
the curvature.
Thigh support
Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjust
the thigh support.
In 3-door models: entering the rearInformation WARNING
There is risk of jamming when moving the
seats. There is risk of injuries or risk of property
damage. Make sure that the area of movement
of the seat is clear prior to any adjustment. ◀
WARNING
Unexpected movements of the backrest
while driving may occur due to an unlocked
backrest. Vehicle control could be lost. There is
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Everything from A to ZIndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 97
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 61
ACC, see camera-based cruise control 101
Activated-charcoal filter 120
Active Cruise Control, see camera-based cruise con‐
trol 101
Additives, oil 197
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 36
Adjustments, steering wheel 44
After washing vehicle 221
Airbags 81
Airbags, indicator/warning light 82
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 119
Air circulation, see Recircu‐ lated-air mode 116
Air conditioner 115
Air, dehumidifying, see Cool‐ ing function 116, 118
Air distribution, manual 116, 119
Air flow, air conditioner 116
Air flow, automatic climate control 119
Air pressure, tires 178
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 120
Alarm system 30
Alarm triggering 30
Alarm, unintentional 31
All around the center con‐ sole 16 All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, see Winter tires 187
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 122
Alternative oil types 197
Antifreeze, washer fluid 57
Antilock Brake System, ABS 97
Anti-slip control, see DSC 97
Apple iPod/iPhone 157
Approved axle load 227
Ash tray 125
Assistance when driving off 100
Assist system, see Intelligent Safety 90
AUTO intensity 118
Automatic car wash 220
Automatic climate con‐ trol 117
Automatic Curb Monitor 42
Automatic deactivation, Front- seat passenger airbags 83
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 77
Automatic locking 30
Automatic recirculated-air control 119
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 58
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 118
AUTO program, intensity 118
Auto Start/Stop function 51
AUX-IN port 156
Average fuel consumption 71
Average speed 72
Axle loads, weights 227 B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 37
Balance 150
Band-aids, see First-aid kit 214
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 217
Bass 150
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 212
Battery, vehicle 212
Belts, safety belts 38
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 130
Bluetooth, refer to Hands-free system 164
Bonus range, GREEN mode 144
Bottle holder, see Cu‐ pholder 130
Brake assistant 97
Brake discs, break-in 136
Brake pads, break-in 136
Braking, hints 137
Breakdown assistance 214
Break-in 136
Bug light 204
Bulb replacement 203
Bulb replacement, front 204
Bulb replacement, rear 206
Bulb replacement, side 209
Bulbs and lights 203
Button, Start/Stop 49
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J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 210
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 58
Jump-starting 214
K
Key/remote control 22
Keyless Go, see Comfort Ac‐ cess 28
Key Memory, see Personal Profile 24
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 58
Knee airbag 82
L
Label on recommended tires 186
Lamp replacement 203
Lamp replacement, front 204
Lamp replacement, rear 206
Lamp replacement, side 209
Language, setting 72
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 140
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 47
Launch Control 61
Leather, care 221
LED bug light 204
LED headlights 204
LED ring, central instrument cluster 73
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 203
License Texts and Certifica‐ tions 235
Light 76
Light-alloy wheels, care 222
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 203 Lighter 125
Lighting 76
Lights and bulbs 203
Light switch 76
Load 140
Loading 139
Lock, door 26
Locking/unlocking via door lock 26
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 24
Locking, automatic 30
Locking, settings 29
Lock, power window 33
Locks, doors, and windows 48
Low beams 76
Low beams, automatic, see High-beam Assistant 78
Lower back support, mechani‐ cal 37
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 140
Lumbar support, mechani‐ cal 37
M
Maintenance 200
Maintenance require‐ ments 200
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 68
Maintenance system, MINI 200
Make-up mirror 125
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 63
Manual air distribu‐ tion 116, 119
Manual air flow 116, 119
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 59
Manual operation, door lock 26
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 42 Manual operation, fuel filler
flap 174
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 110
Manual transmission 58
Manufacturer of the MINI 7
Marking, run-flat tires 187
Master key, see Remote con‐ trol 22
Maximum cooling 118
Maximum speed, display 69
Maximum speed, winter tires 187
Medical kit 214
Menu in instrument cluster 70
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 63
Microfilter 117, 120
MID - program, driving dy‐ namics 99
MINI maintenance sys‐ tem 200
Minimum tread, tires 185
Mirrors 42
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 137
Mobile phone 164
Mobility System 188
Mode, GREEN Mode 143
Modifications, technical, refer to Own Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 204
Mounting of child restraint systems 46
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N
Neck restraints, front, see Head restraints 40
Neck restraints, rear, see Head restraints 41
New wheels and tires 186
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 217 Seite 246REFERENCEEverything from A to Z246
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