MINI 5 door 2016 Owner's Manual

Grasp the cargo floor panel in the rear and foldslightly upward. Next, pull it backward from thesupports.
The cargo floor panel can be removed from the
trunk above the tail lamps.
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General
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Closing
the
tailgate WARNING
An open tailgate protrudes from the vehi~
cle and can endanger occupants and other traf~
fic participants or damage the vehicle in the event of an accident, braking or evasive ma~neuvers. In addition, exhaust fumes may enterthe vehicle interior. There is a risk of injury or
risk of property damage. Do not drive with the
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Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds fromthe hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in itsactive mode.
Objects
in
the
area
around
the
pedals WARNING
Objects in the driver's floor area can limit
the pedal distance or block a depressed pedal.
There is a risk of an accident. Stow objects in
the vehicle such that they are secured and can~ not enter into the driver's floor area. Use floor
mats that are suitable for the vehicle and can be safely attached to the floor. Do not use
loose floor mats and do not layer several floor
mats. Make sure that there is sufficient clear~
ance for the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats
are securely fastened again after they were re~
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racetracksHigher mechanical and thermal loads duringracetrack operation lead to increased wear.This wear is not covered by the warranty. Thevehicle is not designed for motorsports com~petitive use.Seite 167Things
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and luggage load capacity is 400 lbs:
1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs  400 lbs.5.Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed theavailable cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
Load
On 3-door modelsOn 5-door models
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of the occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the
less cargo that can be transported.
Stowing
and
securing cargo
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Roof-mounted
luggage
rack
Safety
information
Installation only possible with roof rack.
Roof racks are available as special accessories.
Securing
Follow the installation instructions of the roof
rack.
Loading
Because roof-mounted luggage racks raise the vehicle's center of gravity when loaded, theyhave a major effect on vehicle handling andsteering response.
Therefore, note the following when loading and
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