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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 45.1.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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Brakes, MINI maintenancesystem 172
Brakes, service require‐ ments 66
Brake system, MINI mainte‐ nance system 172
Braking, notes 113
Braking, parking brake 52
Breakdown assistance, Road‐ side Assistance 184
Breaking in 112
Buckle tongues height adjust‐ ment 39
Button for starting the engine, refer to Start/Stop button 50
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery 182
Car care products 191
Care, displays 193
Care, vehicle 191
Cargo area, Comfort Ac‐ cess 29
Cargo area door, refer to Tail‐ gate 27
Cargo area, enlarging, cargo cover 102
Cargo area, flat loading floor 104
Cargo area light, refer to Inte‐ rior lights 72
Cargo area, multi-function hook 105
Cargo area, opening from the outside 27
Cargo area, partition net 104
Car horn, refer to Horn 12
Carpet, care 193
Car phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 138
Car wash 190 CBC, Cornering Brake Con‐
trol 84
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 172
CD/DVD drives, care 193
Center armrest 107
Center console, refer to Around the center con‐
sole 15
Center rail 107
Center rail, refer to Storage compartments 107
Central locking, Comfort Ac‐ cess 28
Central locking from the in‐ side 25
Central locking system, con‐ cept 21
Central locking system, from the outside 21
Changes, technical, refer to Own Safety 6
Changing wheels/tires 160
Check Control 67
Children, transporting 45
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 47
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tems 45
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 46
Child seat, mounting 46
Child seats, refer to Transport‐ ing children safely 45
Chrome parts, care 192
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode, air con‐
ditioner 92
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode, auto‐
matic climate control 94
Cleaning, displays 193
Cleaning, refer to Care 190
Climate 91
Climate mode, ventilation 95
Clock 61 Clock, 12h/24h mode 64
Closing from the inside 25
Closing from the outside 22
Clutch, breaking in 112
Cockpit 12
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 51
Combination instrument, refer to Displays 14
Combination switch, refer to Turn signal/high-beams/
headlight flasher 53
Combination switch, refer to Washer/wiper system 54
Comfort Access 28
Comfort Access, in the car wash 29
Comfort Access, replacing the battery 30
Comfort area, refer to Around the center console 15
Compartment for remote con‐ trol, refer to Ignition lock 50
Compass, digital 98
Computer 62
Computer, displaying informa‐ tion 62
Condition Based Service CBS 172
Confirmation signals for vehi‐ cle locking/unlocking 23
Consumption, refer to Aver‐ age fuel consumption 63
Control Display, care 193
Controls and displays 12
Control systems, driving stabil‐ ity 84
Convenient operation, win‐ dow 23
Coolant temperature 62
Cooling function, switching on and off 95
Cooling, maximum 94
Cornering Brake Control, CBC 84
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LATCH child restraint fixingsystem 47
Leather care 192
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 175
License plate light, bulb re‐ placement 179
Light-alloy wheels, care 192
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 175
Lighter, socket 100
Lighting, instruments 72
Lighting, light and bulb re‐ placement 175
Lighting, vehicle, refer to Lamps 69
Lights, parking lamps/low beams 69
Light switch 69
Lock buttons on doors, refer to Locking 26
Locking from the inside 26
Locking, from the outside 23
Locking, setting the confirma‐ tion signal 23
Locking the vehicle from the inside 25
Locking the vehicle from the outside 22
Locking without remote con‐ trol, refer to Comfort Ac‐
cess 28
Longlife oils, alternative oil types 169
Longlife oils, refer to Ap‐ proved engine oils 169
Low beams 69
Low beams, automatic 69
Low beams, bulb replace‐ ment 176
Lower back support, refer to Lumbar support 37
Lumbar support 37 M
Main inspection, refer to Serv‐ ice requirements 66
Maintenance, refer to Service booklet
Maintenance, refer to Service requirements 66
Maintenance require‐ ments 172
Maintenance system MINI 172
Makeup mirror 98
Malfunction, door lock 25
Malfunction, fuel filler flap 150
Malfunction, Steptronic trans‐ mission 59
Malfunction warnings, refer to Check Control 67
Manual air distribution, air conditioner 92
Manual air distribution, auto‐ matic climate control 94
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 58
Manual operation, door lock 25
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 150
Manual operation, selector lever lock, Steptronic trans‐
mission 59
Marking on approved tires 161
Maximum cooling 94
Maximum speed, winter tires 161
Microfilter 93
Microfilter, with automatic cli‐ mate control 95
MINI Homepage 6
MINI Internet page 6
MINI maintenance sys‐ tem 172
MINI Mobility System 162 Minimum tread, tires 160
Mirrors 42
Mirrors, folding in and out 43
Mirrors, interior mirror 43
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 113
Mobile phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 138
Mobility System 162
Modifications, technical, refer to Own Safety 6
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 46
N Neck restraints, refer to Head restraints 41
New wheels and tires 160
Notes 6
Nozzles, refer to Ventila‐ tion 95
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 173
OBD socket, refer to Socket for OBD Onboard Diagno‐
sis 173
Octane number, refer to Fuel quality 152
Octane rating, refer to Recom‐ mended fuel grade 152
Odometer 61
Oil additives 169
Oil level 168
Oil types, alternative 169
Oil types, approved 169
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 173
Opening and closing, Comfort Access 28
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