2018 MINI COOPER Owners Manual

WARNING
Unexpected movements of the backrest
while driving may occur due to an unlocked
backrest. Vehicle control could be lost. There is
a risk of injury. Fold back and lock the backrests before driving. '

The center safety belt buckle of the rear seat isintended for the person sitting in the middle.
General
information Always make sure that safety belts are beingworn by all occupants before driving off. Al~though airbags enhance safety by providingadded protection, they are not a substitute forsafety belts.
If needed, disengage the safety belt in the rear from the belt buckle on the side.
The upper shoulder strap's anchorage point will
be correct for adult seat occupants of every
build if the seat is correctly adjusted.
Safety
information WARNING
Use of a safety belt to buckle more than
one person will potentially defeat the ability of the safety belt to serve its protective func~
tion.There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.
Do not allow more than one person to wear a single safety belt. Infants and children are not
allowed on an occupant's lap, but must be transported and secured in designated child re~straint systems. '

2.Insert the tongue plate into the safety belt
buckle. The safety belt buckle must engage
audibly.
Unbuckling
the
safety
belt
1.Hold the safety belt firmly.2.Press the red button in the belt buckle.3.Guide the safety belt back into its roll-up
mechanism.
Safety
belt
reminder
for
driver's
seat
and
front
passenger
seat
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster The indicator light lights up and a signal
sounds. Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly. The safety belt
reminder can also be activated if objects are placed on the front passenger seat.
Front
head
restraints
Safety
information WARNING
A missing protective effect due to re~
moved or not correctly adjusted head restraints can cause injuries in the head and neck area.There is a risk of injury.
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Fold
down'

MalfunctionIn case of an electrical malfunction, adjust themirror by pressing the edges of the mirrorglass.
Folding
in
and
out NOTE
Depending on the vehicle width, the ve~
hicle can be damaged in vehicle washes. There is a risk of damage to property. Before washing,
fold in the mirrors by hand or with the button. '

Interior
mirror,
automatic
dimming
feature
Overview
Photocells are used for control:
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Transporting
children
safelyVehicle
features
and
op