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
transport position they are nearly vertical.
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
WARNING
With an unlocked backrest, an unsecured
load can be thrown into the car's interior, e.g.
in case of an accident, braking or evasive ma‐
neuver. There is risk of injuries. Make sure that
the backrest engages into the locking after
folding it back. ◀
WARNING
The stability of the child restraint system
is limited or compromised with incorrect seat
adjustment or improper installation of the child
seat. There is risk of injuries or danger to life.
Make sure that the child restraint system fits
securely against the backrest. If possible, adjust
the backrest tilt for all affected backrests and
correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that seats
and backrests are securely engaged. If possible,
adjust the height of the head restraints or re‐
move them. ◀
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 backrests1.Fold the belt buckles down.2.Pull on the respective loop, arrow.
The backrest is unlocked.3.Fold the backrest forward.
Folding the backrests back up Hold the top of the backrest, for example the
head restraint, and fold it back.
WARNING
With an unlocked backrest, an unsecured
load can be thrown into the car's interior, e.g.
in case of an accident, braking or evasive ma‐
neuver. There is risk of injuries. Make sure that
the backrest engages into the locking after
folding it back. ◀
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Bluetooth audio 171
Bluetooth connection, activat‐ ing/deactivating, hands-free
system 179
Bluetooth connection, activat‐ ing/deactivating, mobile
phone preparation 189
Bluetooth hands-free sys‐ tem 178
Brake assistant 93
Brake discs, breaking in 120
Brake fluid, refer to Service re‐ quirements 74
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic 93
Brake pads, breaking in 120
Brake, refer to Parking brake 60
Brakes, MINI maintenance system 236
Brakes, service require‐ ments 74
Brake system, MINI mainte‐ nance system 236
Braking, notes 121
Braking, parking brake 60
Breakdown assistance, Road‐ side Assistance 248
Breaking in 120
Brightness on the Control Dis‐ play 74
Buckle tongues height adjust‐ ment 47
Button for starting the engine, refer to Start/Stop button 58
C
Calendar 204
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 Ac‐
cess 37
Cargo area door, refer to Tail‐ gate 35
Cargo area, enlarging, cargo cover 111
Cargo area, flat loading floor 113
Cargo area light, refer to Inte‐ rior lights 81
Cargo area, multi-function hook 114
Cargo area, opening from the outside 35
Cargo area, partition net 113
Car horn, refer to Horn 12
Carpet, care 257
Car phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 178
Car phone, refer to Telephone, mobile phone prepara‐
tion 188
Car wash 254
CBC, Cornering Brake Con‐ trol 93
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 236
CD 164
CD/DVD drives, care 257
CD player 164
Center armrest 116
Center console, refer to Around the center con‐
sole 16
Center rail 116
Center rail, refer to Storage compartments 116
Central locking, Comfort Ac‐ cess 37
Central locking from the in‐ side 34
Central locking system, con‐ cept 31
Central locking system, from the outside 31 Central screen, see Control
Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Own Safety 6
Changing wheels/tires 224
Check Control 75
Children, transporting 53
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 55
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tems 53
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 54
Child seat, mounting 54
Child seats, refer to Transport‐ ing children safely 53
Chrome parts, care 256
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode, air con‐
ditioner 101
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode, auto‐
matic climate control 103
Cleaning, displays 257
Cleaning, refer to Care 254
Climate 100
Climate mode, ventila‐ tion 104
Clock 68
Clock, 12h/24h format 72
Clock, setting the time and date 72
Clock, setting the time zone 73
Closing from the inside 34
Closing from the outside 32
Clutch, breaking in 120
Cockpit 12
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 59
Combination instrument, refer to Displays 14
Combination switch, refer to Turn signal/high-beams/
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Ignition key position 2, referto Ignition on 58
Ignition key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 30
Ignition lock 58
Ignition, switched off 59
Ignition, switched on 58
Indicator and warning lamps, Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 89
Indicator and warning lights 15
Individual air distribution 101
Inflation pressure monitor, re‐ fer to Flat Tire Monitor 85
Inflation pressure monitor, re‐ fer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 87
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 218
Information on the navigation data 132
Initializing, compass, refer to Calibrating 108
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 86
Initializing, glass sunroof, electrical 41
Initializing, refer to Setting the time and date 72
Instrument cluster, refer to Displays 14
Instrument lighting 80
Instruments, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Integrated key 30
Integrated universal remote control 105
Interactive map 139
Interior equipment 105
Interior lights 81
Interior lights, remote con‐ trol 33
Interior mirror 51
Interior motion sensor 40 Interior rearview mirror, com‐
pass 107
Interior temperature, setting, air conditioner 100
Interior temperature, setting, automatic climate con‐
trol 102
Internet page 6
Intersection, entering for navi‐ gation 135
J
Jump-starting 248
K Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 37
Keyless opening and closing, refer to Comfort Access 37
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 31
Key, refer to Remote control with integrated key 30
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 66
Knee airbag 82
Knocking control 216
L Lamp and bulb replacement, bulb replacement 239
Lamp, replacing, refer to Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment 239
Lamps 78
Lamps, automatic headlight control 78
Language, changing on the Control Display 73
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer to Safety belts 46
LATCH child restraint fixing system 55 Leather care 256
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 239
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 22
License plate light, bulb re‐ placement 243
Light-alloy wheels, care 256
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 239
Lighter, socket 109
Lighting, instruments 80
Lighting, light and bulb re‐ placement 239
Lighting, vehicle, refer to Lamps 78
Lights, parking lamps/low beams 78
Light switch 78
Limit, refer to Speed limit 91
Lock buttons on doors, refer to Locking 35
Locking from the inside 35
Locking, from the outside 33
Locking, setting the confirma‐ tion signal 33
Locking the vehicle from the inside 34
Locking the vehicle from the outside 32
Locking without remote con‐ trol, refer to Comfort Ac‐
cess 37
Longlife oils, alternative oil types 233
Longlife oils, refer to Ap‐ proved engine oils 233
Low beams 78
Low beams, automatic 78
Low beams, bulb replace‐ ment 240
Lower back support, refer to Lumbar support 45
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M
Main inspection, refer to Serv‐ ice requirements 74
Maintenance, refer to Service booklet
Maintenance, refer to Service requirements 74
Maintenance require‐ ments 236
Maintenance system MINI 236
Makeup mirror 107
Malfunction, door lock 34
Malfunction, fuel filler flap 214
Malfunction, Steptronic trans‐ mission 67
Malfunction warnings, refer to Check Control 75
Manual air distribution, air conditioner 101
Manual air distribution, auto‐ matic climate control 103
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 66
Manual operation, door lock 34
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 214
Manual operation, selector lever lock, Steptronic trans‐
mission 67
Map, destination entry 139
Map display in black and white 148
Map view 146
Marking on approved tires 225
Maximum cooling 103
Maximum speed, winter tires 225
Menu operation, onboard monitor 18 Menus, refer to Onboard
monitor operating con‐
cept 19
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins 147
Messages 203
Microfilter 102
Microfilter, with automatic cli‐ mate control 104
MINI Connected 208
MINI Homepage 6
MINI Internet page 6
MINI maintenance sys‐ tem 236
MINI Mobility System 226
Minimum tread, tires 224
Mirrors 50
Mirrors, folding in and out 51
Mirrors, interior mirror 51
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 121
Mobile phone, refer to Tele‐ phone, mobile phone prepa‐
ration 188
Mobile phone, refer to Tele‐ phone with hands-free sys‐
tem 178
Mobile phone with hands-free system 178
Mobile phone with mobile phone preparation 188
Mobility System 226
Modifications, technical, refer to Own Safety 6
Monitor, see Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 54
MP3 player 167
N Navigation 132
Navigation data 132
Navigation data, updat‐ ing 132 Navigation system, destina‐
tion entry by voice 140
Neck restraints, refer to Head restraints 49
New wheels and tires 224
Notes 6, 205
Nozzles, refer to Ventila‐ tion 104
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 237
OBD socket, refer to Socket for OBD Onboard Diagno‐
sis 237
Octane number, refer to Fuel quality 216
Octane rating, refer to Recom‐ mended fuel grade 216
Odometer 68
Office 200
Oil additives 233
Oil level 232
Oil types, alternative 233
Oil types, approved 233
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 237
Onboard monitor 18
Opening and closing, Comfort Access 37
Opening and closing from the inside 34
Opening and closing from the outside 32
Opening and closing, using the door lock 34
Opening and closing, via the remote control 32
Opening and unlocking from the inside 35
Operating concept of the on‐ board monitor 18
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